World Hip-hop Dance Champion Gela Atayde expressed gratitude to ABS-CBN over the weekend for providing her with a platform to inspire aspiring dancers across the country.

Atayde, the youngest daughter of actress Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde, is hosting the survival dance reality show "Time to Dance" with Robi Domingo. The show premiered Saturday night on ABS-CBN and Nathan Studios.

"All I want is really to front all the dancers here. It is really their show. I am very excited to showcase their journeys and hope their stories will inspire the viewers," the 22-year-old De La Salle University AB Communication Arts student said.

"They can surely relate to the life of the dancers. Their stories must be seen and must be heard by the people, especially in the dance community. It's really great to be a part of this. I am very thankful to ABS-CBN," Atayde said as she stressed her passion for the show.

Atayde, a talented actress and dancer, admitted that while acting is her first love, she hopes to excel in both fields.

"Dancing is close to my heart, but then first love ko is acting, they would expose me to teleseryes. That is my ultimate dream, but upon entering, I want to showcase this talent of mine," said Atayde.

She also encouraged the show's participants to trust their training and preparation.

"Do it alone, do it scare, and do it with pride. Just do it. Just trust your body because if you know that you rehearse enough and you do very well in practice and training, it will come out during the contest on stage," Atayde said.

She is a member of Legit Status, the dance group that won the 2023 World Hip-hop Dance Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, defeating 54 other groups worldwide.