Actress-TV Host Melai Cantiveros has been recently named as the new honorary ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in the Philippines.
The Kapamilya actress, who has been vocal about her love for Hallyu, shared the photos from her ceremonial appointment on her Instagram earlier this week, which she attended together with her husband Jason Francisco, their daughters Mela and Stela, and her mother Virgie.
"Kamsahamnidaaa mga Kamsamiii! Kung 'di dahil sa inyo, 'di kami mapipili na maging ambassador and ambasadress ng KTO as Korean Tourism Ambassador Family," Melai wrote in her caption.
"This oppurtunity ay para sa inyo mga Kamsamiiii, ipapakita namin sa inyp ang mga happiness namin dito sa Korea," she added. "This appointment ay para sa inyo, at inaappoint namin kayo mga Kamsamiii na Best Viewers Awards."
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According to KTO, Cantiveros will serve her duties from May 21, 2024, to May 20, 2025.
As the honorary ambassador for family tourism, Cantiveros will be the "celebrity representative for the Korea Tourism Organization’s family tourism promotional campaigns, programs, and events in the Philippines."
"Part of her duties and activities is visiting Korea with her family and sharing her experiences through her social media accounts. She will promote Korea’s attractive family tourist attractions at various events arranged by KTO and other Korean government agencies. She is also set to appear in select big campaigns and events of KTO such as familiarization tour and travel fair within one year from the date of her appointment," KTO said in a release.
Cantiveros together with her family visited South Korea in 2023.
In the same year, she starred in the movie "Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul," which was shot in South Korea, where she received the Best Actor award during the 8th Asia Artist Awards held in the Philippine Arena in December.
