Lunch Date
''Lunch Date'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Chiqui Hollman and Toni Rose Gayda, it premiered on June 9, 1986 replacing '' Student Canteen''. The show concluded on March 19, 1993. It was replaced by '' SST: Salo-Salo Together'' in its timeslot. Overview ''Lunch Date'' started airing on June 9, 1986 replacing '' Student Canteen'', with Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Toni Rose Gayda and Chiqui Hollmann serving as the hosts.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=142834 The show originally aired from Studio A of the old GMA building in EDSA, but moved to the GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987, the first of GMA's programs to do so. When the show was reformatted after a year, it retained both Gayda and Hollman and added Randy Santiago, Keno, Lito Pimentel, Tina Revilla, Louie Heredia, Jon Santos, Dennis Padilla, Manilyn Reynes, Willie Revillame and Ai-Ai delas Alas to the show. Cast *Orly Mercado ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Variety Show
Variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is entertainment made up of a variety of acts including musical theatre, musical performances, sketch comedy, magic (illusion), magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a Master of Ceremonies, compère (master of ceremonies) or Television presenter, host. The variety format made its way from the Victorian era stage in Britain and America to radio and then television. Variety shows were a staple of English language television from the late 1940s into the 1980s. While still widespread in some parts of the world, such as in the United Kingdom with the ''Royal Variety Performance'', and South Korea with ''Running Man (South Korean TV series), Running Man'', the proliferation of multichannel television and evolving viewer tastes have affected the popularity of variety shows in the United States. Despite this, their influence has still had a major effect on late night television whose la ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Keno (singer)
Joaquin Francisco Sanchez (born June 16, 1962), more commonly known as Keno, is a Filipino writer and former singer and actor. He was popular from the late 1980s until 1991. As a singer, he popularized songs such as "A Friend", "Leaving Yesterday Behind", "On Wings of a Dream", "Want You to Cry Too", "Why Do I Love You", and "Wish". As an actor, Keno was in the cast of a teen-oriented action film, ''Ninja Kids'', playing the Yellow Ninja, in 1986. As an author, he published ''The Last Castrato'' in 2005, with I.M. Wolf Publishing. As in his song, Keno "left yesterday behind", leaving admirers and fans with much music and a children's movie. Life and career He graduated from secondary school at Notre Dame of Greater Manila, Class of 1978. He studied at University of the Philippines Diliman. He continued his education at the New York Institute of Technology, graduating summa cum laude with Bachelors in Behavioral Science degree. Keno started his music career in opera but swit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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PMPC Star Awards For Television
PMPC Star Awards for Television is an annual award-giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines. It was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club, an organization of tabloid reporters, in 1987. The PMPC Star Awards for Television is generally held in October (1987-2004, 2006, 2016, 2018-2019 and 2021), November (2007-2014 and 2017) and/or December (2005 and 2015). But due to the awarding event skips the 4th quarter of a previous year, It is held on January (2023). They are seen in rotation among the television channels such as ABS-CBN 2 (1988 and 2009-2019), TV5 (2008), RPN 9 (1987, 2000-2004 and 2006-2007), IBC 13 (1989-1999 and 2005) and STV (2021). Ceremonies Categories Programming * Best Children Show (not given in 2005 and 2016-2017) *Best Educational Program (not given in 1998) * Best Lifestyle Show (since 2001) *Best Travel Show (since 2006) *Best Morning Show (since 1999) *Best Public Affairs Progra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2nd PMPC Star Awards For Television
The 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City on October 15, 1988, and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2. The ceremony was directed by Al Quinn. Nominees These are the nominations for the 2nd Star Awards for Television. The winners are in bold. Best TV station *ABS-CBN-2 * PTV-4 * GMA-7 * RPN-9 *IBC-13 Best Drama Serial * Agila (RPN 9) *Gintong Krystal (GMA 7) *Gulong ng Palad Best Drama Series *Balintawtaw (PTV 4) *Coney Reyes on Camera (RPN 9) *Lovingly Yours, Helen (GMA 7) *Maricel Regal Drama Special (ABS-CBN 2) *Princess (GMA 7) Best Drama Actor *Rey Abellana (K / IBC 13) *Robert Arevalo (Balintawtaw / PTV 4) * Ronald Corveau (Gulong ng Palad / RPN 9) *Juan Rodrigo (Banyuhay / RPN 9) *Roi Vinzon (K / IBC 13) Best Drama Actress *Precious Hipolito (Stop Child Abuse / ABS-CBN 2) *Princess Punzalan (Princess / GMA 7) *Coney Reyes (Coney Reyes on Camera / RPN 9) *Caridad Sanchez (Gulong ng Palad) * Aurora Sevill ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ike Lozada
Enrique Tagle Lozada, also known as Kuya Ike, or Iking (July 5, 1943 – March 8, 1995) was a Filipino actor, comedian, and television host. Early life Lozada was born on July 7, 1943 in Iloilo City. He was 2nd of brood of 4, he is the son of the late Jose Lozada, Sr. He started acting at the age of 11 on the movie '' Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan'' with the younger Susan Roces. Death He died on March 8, 1995 in Manila of a heart attack at the Quezon City Medical Center. He was 51. His remains were laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque. Filmography Film *''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' (1958) *''Strangers in the Night'' (1966) *''Langit Pa Rin Kita'' (1967) *''Sons of the Lo' Waist Gang'' (1967) *''Bertang Palengke'' (1967) *''Shing-A-Ling-A-Loo, Pretty Girl'' (1967) *''Somebody Cares'' (1967) *''Way Out in the Country'' (1967) *''Top Ten'' (1967) *''Goin' to A-Go-Go'' (1967) *''Shake-a-Boom! (Naghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan)'' (1967) *''Mash K' Pops'' (1967) *''Sitting i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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German Moreno
German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director. Early life Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina. He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite. His father died after an incident involving an American soldier. Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold ''bibingka'', peanuts, and cigarettes. He also became a jeepney barker. Career Early career Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and ''telonero'' (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater in 1957. His first break was a role as Jesus Christ for the Manila Grand Opera House. He later went on to pursue a career as a comedian of the bodabil stage and the post-war screen. Later career In 1963, Moreno took his comedy act to Sampaguita Pictures, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bayani Agbayani
Bayani Agbayani (born January 3, 1969) is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS-CBN once more. Most of his television shows involves hosting, though he starred in several sitcoms. Most of his films involve actions with comedy. He is a graduate of Mass Communication in Broadcasting at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Early life Bayani Agbayani was born as Bayani Rogacion, Jr. on January 3, 1969 in Silang, Cavite. He worked as a vendor and porter to support himself in college. Agbayani is a practicing Roman Catholic. And also worked as extra in the television show of the late Apeng Daldal "Cafeteria Aroma" on GMA Ch. 7. Career Upon graduating from college, Bayani was hired by GMA Network as one of the production staff for the then noontime show ''Lunch Date''. When the show was reformatted to '' SST: Salo- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mahal (actress)
Noemi Tesorero (December 29, 1974 – August 31, 2021), known professionally as Mahal, was a Filipino actress, comedian and vlogger. She had dwarfism, but was noted for her childlike roles and giggly personality. Career Mahal was discovered when a newspaper article featured her and a policeman comparing her size to an ArmaLite assault rifle. She then went on to be featured by Inday Badiday in her talk show ''Eye to Eye'', before appearing regularly on television in 1988 through the noontime show ''Lunch Date''. Living with dwarfism, standing three feet tall, she was candid with her self-deprecating humor and embraced roles using her height to comic effect, or to fulfill demands of fantasy characters. Mahal played the role of the elfin daughter in the 1991 film ''Anak ni Janice'' In the 2003 film '' Mr. Suave'', Mahal along with Dagul, who also has dwarfism, took the role of parents of Vhong Navarro's character. She later starred in several TV shows, including ''Idol Ko s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Geneva Cruz
Geneva Mendoza Cruz (; born April 2, 1976) is a multi-platinum Filipina singer and actress known for her hit songs, ''“Anak Ng Pasig”'' (Son/Daughter of Pasig) and ''“Kailan”'' (When). She was discovered and mentored by National Artist of the Philippines for Music, Ryan Cayabyab who formed the defunct iconic music group Smokey Mountain, which she was a member of. She just recently moved back to Manila, The Philippines, from The United States, where she worked as A weight-loss coach for a few years. On March 9, 2022, Geneva Cruz earned the rank of sergeant under the Philippine Air Force Reserve Command after she graduated from its four-month military training. Personal life Geneva Cruz was born in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. One of the great-grand daughters of Tirso Cruz, Sr., Geneva hails from the famous Cruz clan of Philippine showbiz which includes actors like Tirso Cruz III, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, and Donna Cruz. She is also the cousin of actor-dancer Rayver Cr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Early career Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group '' Kundirana'' batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, ''Pitong Gamol''. Television career Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show ''Small Brothers'' on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's ''Mana Mana'' (1991–92), ABC's ''Tropang Trumpo'' (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's ''Bubble Gang'' (1995-2013), QTV's ''Ay, Robot!'' (2005–07), and a sitcom ''Show Me Da Manny'' (2010–11). He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's ''Game N ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Isabel Granada
Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer, and Isabel Villarama, a Spanish homemaker. Her father died in 1995. Granada attended the Philippine Air Transport and Training Services College, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering in 2001 and secured her private pilot license. She served as an airwoman second class in the Philippine Air Force for two years. Career Granada was a commercial model prior to starting a career in acting. Acting Granada's career started after auditioning for '' That's Entertainment'' in 1986, where she became a member of the Tuesday group. She was part of the cast of the film, ''Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin'' which starred Rosanna Roces, and was given the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1998 for her role in the film. After joining the cast ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BB Gandanghari
Binibini Gandanghari (; born Rustom Cariño Padilla; Robinpadilla.net. Retrieved on August 17, 2012. ; September 4, 1967), commonly known as BB Gandanghari, is a , model, entertainer, comedian, and director. She is the older sibling of actor and current senator and younger sibling of Royette and Rommel Pad ...
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