Several Star Magic heartthrobs and members of the It’s Showtime family already went head-to-head with each other on the hardcourt in the previous editions of the Star Magic All-Star Games. And it happened again this year as the latter aimed to defend its championship title in their latest showdown that transpired at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, June 2.

Gerald Anderson was the team captain of the Team Shooting Stars Red, which was also comprised of actors RK Bagatsing, Jeremiah Lisbo, Tristan Ramirez, Miko Raval, Elyson de Dios, Young JV Kapunan, Lance Carr, Argel Saycon, LA Nepomuceno, and Ashton Salvador.

Across the court was Team It’s Showtime, which included Eruption, Derrick Hubalde, Wendell Ramos, Polo Laurel, Vitto Marquez, Kid Yambao, Nyoy Volante, Ronnie Alonte, JC de Vera, JC de Vera, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez, and was led by mainstay Vhong Navarro.

Ion, Lance, Argel, Derrick, and Young JV made up the Mythical 5 during the second game, with Young JV crowned MVP.
Gerald’s Shooting Stars Red Team ended “It's Showtime” team’s winning streak.