“It’s Showtime” co-hosts Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro have departed for Dubai to headline the much-anticipated Barrio Fiesta Dubai 2026, promising an unforgettable celebration of music, dance, and laughter for thousands of overseas Filipinos in the Middle East.
Navarro shared his excitement ahead of the show, saying, “Sa totoo lang ay sobrang excited ako dahil isa ako sa napili ng TFC na ipadala sa Dubai para magpasaya ng ating mga kababayan doon. Kaya excited na ako na pasayahin sila, sayawan sila, kantahan sila, at patawanin sila.”
He also emphasized the importance of connecting with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who long for home.
“Sila’ yung mga kababayan natin na… siyempre hindi kasi makauwi dahil nga kailangan nila magtrabaho. Sila ‘yung mga nagsasakripisyo… Kaya ito ang regalo ng TFC para ay kahit konti ay mapasaya sila. Tayo na ‘yung babawi sa mga kalungkutan na pinagdadaanan nila, na kahit papaano ay mapaligaya natin sila,” Navarro added.
Meanwhile, Hilario expressed his own excitement, highlighting how special this event is for both of them.
“I’m excited to see all my kababayans sa Dubai. It’s not our first time in Dubai, pero it’s our first time to do a show, so sobrang excited kami. Actually, si Vhong daw ay ‘di nakatulog. Sobrang blessed na binigyan tayo ng talent ni Lord para magpasaya sa ating mga kababayan, and I’m sure na namimiss na nila ang Pilipinas. Pero 'wag silang mag-alala kasi dadalhin namin ang Pilipinas sa kanila.” Hilario said.
Joining Hilario and Navarro at the Barrio Fiesta Dubai 2026 are Cianne Dominguez, Marko Rudio, Kai Montinola, and Kyle Echarri who flew to Dubai Thursday, ahead of the 'It's Showtime” kuys.
Barrio Fiesta Dubai 2026 is expected to gather thousands of Filipinos on Sunday, February 8, for a full day of music, performances, and Filipino festivities bringing the warmth of home straight to Dubai.