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Gilbert Kim Sancha

Gilbert Kim Sancha

Gilbert Kim Sancha is the chief critic and host of BroadwayWorld Philippines and Singapore, providing expert reviews and commentary on stage productions and live performances.

As the Entertainment Editor of Simpol.ph, Kim oversees high-quality content on film, television, theater, music, and pop culture. His work is dedicated to celebrating the performing arts and bringing insightful perspectives to both local and international audiences.

Previously, Kim worked as a lifestyle and entertainment multimedia journalist and host at the Daily Tribune, where he covered lifestyle, entertainment, arts, pageants, and fashion. His reporting included interviews with industry leaders, in-depth cultural analysis, and coverage of major entertainment events.

Kim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Far Eastern University and is currently studying Spanish at Instituto Cervantes de Manila. Fluent in Filipino, English, and Spanish, he connects with diverse audiences and brings a global perspective to his work.

In addition to his journalism, Kim has strong experience in production and stage management, having worked behind the scenes on numerous theatrical productions and live events. A passionate supporter of the arts, he regularly immerses himself in plays, musicals, operas, and fashion shows, deepening both his expertise and appreciation for the creative world.






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Solaire Rings in 2026 with Lea Salonga, Raymond Lauchengco
Solaire Rings in 2026 with Lea Salonga, Raymond Lauchengco
October 23, 2025

Join Lea Salonga and Raymond Lauchengco for 'Symphony of the Stars' at Solaire on Dec 31. Enjoy a night of music and elegance!

Review: REP’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND is Lively, Polished Retelling of Lewis Carroll’s Classic
Review: REP’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND is Lively, Polished Retelling of Lewis Carroll’s Classic
October 8, 2025

Repertory Philippines’ latest Theater for Young Audiences (RTYA) production, 'Alice in Wonderland,' is a lively and polished retelling of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic—one that balances spectacle with sincerity.

Review: THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL Launches Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater in Spectacular Style
Review: THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL Launches Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater in Spectacular Style
October 1, 2025

Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater makes its grand debut, heralding not just a new stage but a hub for immersive, unforgettable theatrical experiences in the heart of Metro Manila.

PIVOT! THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE Makes Asian Debut in Manila
PIVOT! THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE Makes Asian Debut in Manila
September 30, 2025

Could we be any more excited? This October, Filipino fans will finally have the opportunity to step through the iconic purple door as the world-renowned THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE makes its long-awaited Asian debut in Manila.

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Manila Speaks to a New Generation
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Manila Speaks to a New Generation
September 22, 2025

Presented by GMG Productions, this landmark staging of the Tony Award-winning phenomenon, 'Dear Evan Hansen,' introduces the show to local audiences and marks the Asia premiere of the acclaimed UK touring production.

Ji Chang-wook, NTX, and BINI to Headline IAM Worldwide's 8th Anniversary Show
Ji Chang-wook, NTX, and BINI to Headline IAM Worldwide's 8th Anniversary Show
August 27, 2025

A star-studded triumvirate of Korean and Filipino talent is set to electrify the SM Mall of Asia Arena as IAM Worldwide celebrates its eighth anniversary with a show titled 'DOMIN8' on October 19, 2025.

Singapore to Mark 60 Years of Independence
Singapore to Mark 60 Years of Independence
August 9, 2025

Singapore is set to commemorate its 60th year of independence on August 9 with an expanded National Day Parade (NDP). Held across the Padang and Marina Bay area, this year's celebration is themed Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore), a powerful call to action that honors the nation's past, unites its people, and inspires a shared vision for the future.

Music, Drama, and Dance Come Together in PETER AND THE WOLF and LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
Music, Drama, and Dance Come Together in PETER AND THE WOLF and LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
July 8, 2025

Three of the country’s premier cultural institutions are joining forces to bring together music, drama, and dance on one stage in a world-class, family-friendly production. Ballet Philippines (BP) opens its 56th Season with a historic collaboration with Repertory Philippines (REP) and the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a family-friendly performance of 'Peter and the Wolf' and 'Little Red Riding Hood.'

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, A Timeless Masterpiece
Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, A Timeless Masterpiece
May 18, 2025

In 2013 and 2019, Base Entertainment Asia previously presented Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed musical 'The Phantom of the Opera.' On May 13, 2025, this timeless masterpiece's haunting love story and hypnotizing musicality returned to a packed house in the 2,183-seat The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

PILATO Asks: What’s the Truth Amid Misinformation?
PILATO Asks: What’s the Truth Amid Misinformation?
April 2, 2025

'Ano ba ang katotohanan?' This is the heartbeat of 'Pilato,' an all-original Filipino musical set to captivate audiences today, where misinformation spreads faster than light, and truth seemingly wears many faces.

FEU Dance Concert Explores the ‘Unseen’
FEU Dance Concert Explores the ‘Unseen’
March 27, 2025

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Dance Company stages its annual major concert titled “FRAMES: Elevating the Unseen' at the FEU Auditorium from March 28 to 29 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy an Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodriguez III at 12 Monkeys
Enjoy an Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodriguez III at 12 Monkeys
February 20, 2025

Internationally recognized for his portrayal as Josh Chan on the CW’s Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award-winning comedy-drama series 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' Vincent Rodriguez III is making his homecoming to the Philippines.

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD Is A Must-See Musical Revival
Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD Is A Must-See Musical Revival
February 13, 2025

For a strictly limited season until 23 February 2025, the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, will be the home of the highly anticipated theatrical event 'Sunset Boulevard,' a musical based on the 1950 Paramount film by Billy Wilder with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton.

Review: THE MONGOL KHAN is Theatrical Brilliance
Review: THE MONGOL KHAN is Theatrical Brilliance
October 27, 2024

Asia Pacific’s leading live entertainment company, Base Entertainment Asia, officially opened 'The Mongol Khan,' an epic theatrical drama based on Central Asia historical events, archaeological discoveries, traditional nomadic dances, and the music of the ancient Hun culture 3000 years ago.

Review: MISS SAIGON Doesn't Look Its Age at the Sands Theatre
Review: MISS SAIGON Doesn't Look Its Age at the Sands Theatre
August 30, 2024

After its critically acclaimed and phenomenal run in Australia, the Philippines, and Taiwan, 'the show which is like dancing on a razor blade with a powerful and poignant story that you cannot do anything gratifying,' as producer Cameron Mackintosh described, returns to Singapore after 23 years.

MISS SAIGON Remains Relevant, Given the Continuous Acts of Violence and War Today
MISS SAIGON Remains Relevant, Given the Continuous Acts of Violence and War Today
May 12, 2024

After its phenomenally successful run in Australia in collaboration with Opera Australia, GMG Productions, in association with GWB Entertainment, presented this new and stunning production in Manila, 24 years after a six-month commercially successful run in the Philippine capital.

Exclusive: Woods, Abraham, & Hill Make Their Mark in the 'HAMILTON Universe'
Exclusive: Woods, Abraham, & Hill Make Their Mark in the 'HAMILTON Universe'
March 31, 2024

He started as a standby when he joined the 'Hamilton Universe' in 2018. In Puerto Rico, Darnell Abraham debuted as George Washington for a limited historic run, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton. As excited as he was, Abraham became full-time when he took over the role a few months later and has been doing it ever since.

Video: Meet MISS SAIGON's The Engineer, Seann Miley Moore
Video: Meet MISS SAIGON's The Engineer, Seann Miley Moore
March 17, 2024

'The X Factor UK' alum Seann Miley Moore, who is part-Filipino, revisits the Philippines as The Engineer ('EnginQUeer') in the new acclaimed production of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Miss Saigon.'

Review: & JULIET Reinvents Shakespeare, Jukebox Musical Genre
Review: & JULIET Reinvents Shakespeare, Jukebox Musical Genre
October 7, 2023

The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands is the home of commercially successful and internationally acclaimed Broadway spectacles and concerts by a roster of regional and international actors and stars. The venue is technically tailored and designed to meet the extensive range of acts and shows and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment.



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