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Celebrity Bluff
''Celebrity Bluff'' is a Philippine television comedy game show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Eugene Domingo, it premiered on November 17, 2012. The show originally featured Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as the original "Gangnammms" (also known as "Celebrity Bluffers"), which later consisted of Celebrity Bluffers, Boobay and Brod Pete. The show concluded on June 30, 2018, with a total of 213 episodes. It was replaced by ''The Clash'' in its timeslot. Overview In September 2013, Bayola left the show after facing a scandal. He was then replaced by Boobay and Brod Pete who later became regular cast members. In November 2015, Manalo decided not to renew his contract due to scheduling conflict, at the same time Salvador also left the show before the season ended. The two were replaced by several guests such as Betong Sumaya, Boobsie, Jerald Napoles, Ai Ai delas Alas and Pauleen Luna among others. On February 4, 2016, the director of the show, Uro dela Cruz, died at the age of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or Let's Play, demonstrative and are typically directed by a game show host, host, sharing the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. The history of game shows dates back to the invention of television as a medium. On most game shows, contestants either have to answer questions or solve puzzles, typically to win either money or prizes. Game shows often reward players with prizes such as cash, trips and goods and services provided by the show's sponsor. History 1930s–1950s Game shows began to appear on radio and television in the late 1930s. The first television game show, ''Spelling Bee (game show), Spelling Bee'', as well as the first radio game show, ''Information Please'', were both broadcast in 1938; the first major success in the game show genre was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boobay
Norman Balbuena (born November 7, 1986), better known in his stage name Boobay, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in several GMA News and Public Affairs shows (including ''Unang Hirit'') as a co-host. He was also regular in the award-winning comedy-game show ''Celebrity Bluff'' as a bluffer or ''gangnammm'' along with Edu Manzano, Brod Pete and host Eugene Domingo. Personal life Born in the small town of San Narciso in Zambales province, Boobay is the eldest among the four children of Honorio Balbuena, a soldier, and Aquilla Balbuena, a retired elementary teacher. He was in grade school when Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, this caused him and his family to dwell in an evacuation site for two years after their house was destroyed by the eruption. Despite the hardships, Boobay finished grade school in Zambales. He pursued his college education at St. Louis University – Baguio taking AB Communication where he earned a scholarship up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Bornea
Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley". Biography He was born in Visayas and raised on February 23, 1995 in Talisay City, Cebu and studied at University of Cebu, later the video "Twerk It Like Miley" was viral the video in social media. He also auditioned in GMA's hit reality show StarStruck on 6th season. Dave was one of the Top 18 Survivors, along with Nikki Co, Beatriz Imperial and Camille Torres. After joining StarStruck, he bagged supporting roles in various shows in the network, notably as Julian "Jek Jek" Balbuena in Alyas Robin Hood ''Alyas Robin Hood'' (International title: ''Bow of Justice'' / ) is a Philippine television drama action crime series broadcast by GMA Network. The series was inspired by the English folk hero, Robin Hood. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it st .... He is also part of boy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Arcilla
Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla simply known as Jay Arcilla (born May 21, 1996) is a YouTube sensation, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his viral Dubsmash video ''Twerk It Like Miley'' by ''Brandon Beal'', and bagged his role as Reggie in the Primetime series broadcast by GMA Network, Little Nanay. Biography Arcilla was born and raised in San Pablo, Laguna. In 2015, he joined ''Eat Bulaga!s segment, '' That's My Bae: "Twerk It" Dance Contest''. The same year, he also joined the comeback '' StarStruck'' with its 6th season. He is the nephew of the lead actor of Heneral Luna, John Arcilla. Career That's My Bae In 2015, he auditioned in an Eat Bulaga! segment, '' That's My Bae: "Twerk It" Dance Contest''. He is one of the first Baes to enter the Eat Bulaga! stage together with Miggy Tolentino and Tommy Peñaflor. Arcilla did not pass through the Semi-finals because of joining the reality show slated to air in an early September day, StarStruck. StarStruck He also aud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Tekla
Romeo Librada (born January 13, 1982), better known in his stage name Super Tekla or simply Tekla, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in GMA Network's variety show, ''Wowowin'' as one of its hosts. Early life Librada was born in the small town of Pigcawayan, a town in Cotabato wherein he was raised by the Manobo tribe and was trained to be a farmer. His mother died at an early age, according to him. Due to this, he supported his own education until he finished high school. He has seven siblings. Career Stand-up comedy Out of curiosity, Librada went alone to Manila wherein he found himself singing on stage at malls and comedy bars for fun. He was then discovered and got regular stints as a singer first, then a stand-up comedian, at a popular comedy bar. He is best known for his Celine Dion and Whitney Houston voice impersonations. Television In 2016, Librada appeared as a contestant in GMA Network's game show, ''Wowowin'' main host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donita Nose
Donita Nose (born Rodello Juntos Solano on June 29, 1979) is a Filipina comic, actress and TV host on the GMA Network. She is best known as a transgender comic in Punch Line and Klownz together with other celebrities in showbiz like Super Tekla, Iyah, Boobay and Ate Gay. Nose is also known as one of the television hosts of ''Wowowin,'' together with Super Tekla and Willie Revillame. She also impersonates the actress and MTV VJ Donita Rose, where her screen name was taken from. On July 27, Nose tested positive for COVID-19, after she experienced symptoms of the disease. Filmography Television See also * Donita Rose * Willie Revillame * Boobay * Petite (comedian) * Betong Sumaya * Ate Gay Gil Morales, known professionally as Ate Gay (born August 12, 1971), is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator and singer. In November 2012, he accomplished his first major arena concert in SM Mall of Asia Arena, titled ''Ako Naman... Ate Ga ... References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The Weakest Link'', ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?, Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', ''1 vs. 100 (Philippine game show), 1 vs. 100'' and ''Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!''. Early life Eduardo Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, USA to Filipino people, Filipino parents. Due to his parentage (''jus sanguinis'') and the place of his birth (''jus soli''), he is a Multiple citizenship, dual citizen of the Philippines and the United States, as per the laws of both countries. Edu Manzano studied at De La Salle University in Manila. Acting career Manzano moved to the Philippines to pursue a full-time career with the local film industry. He was president of the actors’ group ''Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full House Tonight
''Full House Tonight'' is a 2017 Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Regine Velasquez, it premiered on February 18, 2017 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up replacing ''Kapuso Movie Night''. The show concluded on May 27, 2017 with a total of 14 episodes. It was replaced by ''Celebrity Bluff'' in its timeslot. Cast *Regine Velasquez *Solenn Heussaff *Miguel Tanfelix *Bianca Umali *Joross Gamboa *Kim Idol *Nar Cabico *Tammy Brown *Terry Gian *Boobay *Philip Lazaro *To the Top *One Up Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement, the pilot episode of ''Full House Tonight'' earned an 11.8% rating. While the final episode scored a 6.7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lip Sync Battle Philippines
''Lip Sync Battle Philippines'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The show is the Philippine version of the American reality television series of the same title. Hosted by Michael V. and Iya Villania, it premiered on February 27, 2016 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up replacing ''Celebrity Bluff''. The show concluded on July 1, 2018 with a total of 3 seasons and 40 episodes. It was replaced by ''The Clash'' in its timeslot. Overview ''Lip Sync Battle Philippines'' debuted on GMA Network on February 27, 2016. It is presented by Michael V. with Iya Villania serving as the color commentator. The show is an adaptation of the American TV series, ''Lip Sync Battle''. The game pits two celebrities against each other in a lip sync battle for two rounds. The celebrities lip sync songs of their choice. The crowd determines the winner after the two rounds have been completed. During the third episode of the first season, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauleen Luna
Marie Pauleen Luna Sotto (born Marie Pauleen Javier Luna; born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress and television personality. She appears on GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng. Career Luna began her show business career when she joined ''Eat Bulaga!s ''Little Miss Philippines'' talent contest in 1995 where she first met her future husband, Vic Sotto. She began acting at 13 years of age when she became a member of ABS-CBN Corporation's Star Magic Batch 11 in 2002, before transferring to GMA Network. She played the role of Odessa in ''Etheria'', the second installment of the ''Encantadia'' trilogy, and appeared in the second Koreanovela adaptation of GMA Network's ''Ako si Kim Samsoon''. Following this, she appeared in ''Luna Mystika'', starring Heart Evangelista. In 2009 she played with Dennis Trillo and Jennica Garcia in the romantic-com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Ai Delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best known for her role in the film ''Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003), which became a blockbuster hit. On account of the film's popularity, a television series spin-off was produced, as well as three sequels: ''Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat'' (2008), ''Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' (2010) and '' Enteng ng Ina Mo'' (2011), with delas Alas reprising her role. She also appeared in the comedy film ''Our Mighty Yaya'', which premiered on May 10, 2017, through Regal Entertainment. Early and personal life Delas Alas is the daughter of Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas ''née'' Hernández (died December 30, 2013), and was later adopted by her older, unmarried aunt, Justa delas Alas. She earned a mass communication degree from Far East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerald Napoles
Jerald Napoles (born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino theater actor and comedian known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play ''Rak of Aegis''. He is a talent of Triple A Management and has worked in the GMA Network as a host in the weekly variety show ''Sunday PinaSaya'' and an actor in ''That's My Amboy'' portraying the role of Tope. As of 2019, he transferred to VIVA Entertainment and returns ABS-CBN. Background Jerald Napoles finished high school at Florentino Torres High School in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. He had been juggling acting and his studies at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila taking Chemical Engineering, but he eventually had quit college to focus on his passion for performing. Career Early years: Theater career Napoles who loves dancing fell into acting accidentally when his English teacher in high school, Ethel Rocha, ask him if he wants to join the production of a stage play musical. ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' was his first taste of theater when he accept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
