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Survivor Philippines
''Survivor Philippines'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The show is the Philippine version of the television series '' Survivor''. Originally hosted by Paolo Bediones, it premiered on September 15, 2008, on the network's Telebabad line up. The show concluded on February 19, 2012, with a total of 269 episodes and 4 seasons. Richard Gutierrez served as the host for the final two seasons. Format The show follows the same general format as the other editions of the show. The players are split between two or three "tribes", are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for 39 days (36 in the ''Celebrity Showdown'' seasons). Frequent physical and mental challenges are used to pit the teams against each other for rewards, such as food or luxuries, or for "immunity", forcing the other tribe to attend "Tribal Council", where they must vote off one of their members. When 10 players are r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Show
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as '' The Real World'', then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series '' Survivor'', '' Idols'', and '' Big Brother'', all of which became global franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", short interview segments in which cast members reflect on or provide context for the events being depicted on-screen; this is most commonly seen in American reality television. Competition-based reality shows typically feature gradual elimination of participants, either by a panel of judges, by the viewership of the show, or by the contestants themselves. Documentaries, television news, sports television, talk shows, and traditional game shows are generally not cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survivor Philippines (season 1)
The first season of '' Survivor Philippines'' premiered on September 15, 2008, and ended its run on December 14 of the same year, when John Carlo "JC" Tiuseco, defeating Robert Vincent "Rob" Sy in a vote of 7–2. Auditions for this season were held in six Philippine cities in May 2008. From these auditions, 18 contestants were selected to participate on the show in June 2008. The show was filmed in Ko Tarutao, the same island where '' Survivor: Thailand'' took place, from July to August, 2008. Format changes Although the main format is the same, this season introduced several notable differences from the American version of ''Survivor'': *Airing format: This season aired five times a week, compared to the once-weekly airing schedule of the American version. The American version largely produces one episode for every three days, culminating in an elimination; this season had 65 episodes, with between four and six episodes for every three days. *Black and white pearls: Small tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survivor (US TV Series)
''Survivor'' is the American version of the international '' Survivor'' reality competition television franchise, itself derived from the Swedish television series '' Expedition Robinson'' created by Charlie Parsons which premiered in 1997. The American series premiered on May 31, 2000, on CBS. It is hosted by Jeff Probst, who is also an executive producer along with Mark Burnett and the original creator, Parsons. ''Survivor'' places a group of strangers in an isolated location, where they must provide food, fire, and shelter for themselves. The contestants compete in challenges including testing the contestants' physical ability like running and swimming or their mental abilities like puzzles and endurance challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination. The contestants are progressively eliminated from the game as they are voted out by their fellow contestants until only one remains and is given the title of "Sole Survivor" and is awarded the grand prize of US$1,000, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survivor (UK TV Series)
''Survivor'' is a British competition television series based on the international reality franchise of the same name. The series aired for two series on ITV network in 2001 and 2002, before being revived in 2023 by BBC. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants become castaways as they are marooned in an isolated location, where they must provide food, water, fire, and shelter for themselves. The contestants compete in challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination. The contestants are progressively eliminated from the game as they are voted off the island by their fellow castaways. The final castaway remaining is awarded the title of "Ultimate Survivor" and a monetary prize. While it was considered a failure in the ratings by ITV, the programme was watched by more viewers than other reality series at the time, including '' Big Brother''. ITV cancelled ''Survivor'' after two series after it had failed to garner a loy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stef Prescott
''StarStruck'' is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has aired seven seasons and 538 episodes. Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado served as the hosts for the show's most recent season. Format Across the Philippines, casting tours are held in different regions, wherein hopeful contestants are screened by preliminary panels to be selected for star quality, acting talent, or humorous potential and human interest. The audition process is long, beginning with thousands of hopefuls showcasing their talents and being interviewed by the panelists. The competition heats up when 14 hopefuls are left as the contestants for a respective season. During the finals, the finalists were eliminated one by one until three pairs remain. After two weeks, one pair will be eliminated. The remaining four advances to the Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mara Lopez
Mara Isabella Yokohama (born May 20, 1991), known professionally as Mara Lopez, is a Filipino-American actress and surfer. She is a member of Star Magic Batch 13. Early life Mara Lopez was born on May 20, 1991 in San Pablo, California, the daughter of beauty queen, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1982 and actress Maria Isabel Lopez with Japanese ex-husband Hiroshi Yokohama. She is the older of two siblings. Her younger brother is five years younger. Career Acting Lopez made her acting debut in 2003, playing a younger version of her real-life mother Maria Isabel Lopez, in an episode in GMA's ''Magpakailanman''. In 2006 she was launched, along with 23 other aspiring actors and actresses, as a member of Star Magic Batch 13. She then starred in ABS-CBN's '' Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?''. In 2002, she played the lead role in the indie film ''Following Rosa'', a Sundance Film Festival entry. Yokohama was one of the castaways of '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betong Sumaya
Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975), popularly known as Betong Sumaya, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Filipino and a minor in mass communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown'' (2011), where he also became the eventual victor. He appears in GMA's longtime-running gag show ''Bubble Gang''. Television career Betong has numerous roles as Antonietta in various GMA TV shows, ''CelebriTV'', ''Celebrity Bluff'' and ''Wowowin''; with Boobay and Donita Nose. Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Betong Sumaya was named as the second Celebrity Sole Survivor in the season, '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. The live announcement was held at the GMA Network Studio hosted by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Doubles Showdown
Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. An individual may attain a celebrity status from having great wealth, their participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even from their connection to another celebrity. 'Celebrity' usually implies a favorable public image, as opposed to the neutrals 'famous' or 'notable', or the negatives 'infamous' and 'notorious'. History In his 2020 book ''Dead Famous: an unexpected history of celebrity'', British historian Greg Jenner uses the definition: Although his book is subtitled "from Bronze Age to Silver Screen", and despite the fact that "Until very recently, sociologists argued that ''celebrity'' was invented just over 100 years ago, in the flickering glimmer of early Hollywood" and the suggestion that some medieval saints might qualify, Jenner asserts that the earliest celebrities live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ervic Vijandre
John Ervic Manalo Vijandre (born January 26, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player, actor, model, and politician. As a basketball player, he plays for the Marikina Shoemasters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Vijandre is also an active politician, serving as a councilor of San Juan, Metro Manila since 2022. Filmography Television Film Basketball career Vijandre played for Wang's Basketball Couriers of the PBA D-League in 2012. His career high was 22 points. He was drafted by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2013 in the second round as the 29th pick, but was later waived. Vijandre played for the Congress- LGU Legislators and LGU Vanguards in the UNTV Cup as a celebrity guest player. Vijandre played for the GenSan Warriors in the MPBL in 2018 as a celebrity basketball player. Political career Vijandre's first political venture was in 2013 when he ran for a seat in Taguig city council. He joined the local party Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solenn Heussaff
Solenn Marie Adea Heussaff-Bolzico (née Heussaff, ; born July 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She was one of the official castaways of '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown''. She made it to the Final Three. In December 2010, she signed a recording contract with MCA Music, a movie contract with Regal Entertainment, and a television contract with GMA Network and GMA Artist Center. Early life Solenn Heussaff is the second child of Cynthia Adea, a Filipina, and Louis Paul Heussaff, a former sailor in the French Navy from Douarnenez, in Brittany, who is now the head of a service company SOS, for the petroleum industry. She has an older sister named Vanessa and a younger brother named Erwan. Education After graduating from Eurocampus (now European International School), Heussaff went on to study fashion design in Studio Berçot, Paris for three years. She also took a 6-month course in basic beauty/fashion make-up, body painting and prosthetics at L'éc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akihiro Sato (model)
Akihiro Macieira Sato (born September 12, 1983) is a Japanese Brazilian model. Early life Akihiro Sato was born on September 12, 1983 to Ichiro Sato and Clea Maceda Andrade in São Paulo, Brazil. His mother is a Brazilian of Portuguese, African, and Indigenous descent, while his father is Japanese Brazilian. He has an older brother and an older sister. Career Modeling and acting Sato started modeling in Brazil and Thailand. He appeared in a Filipino movie called ''Handumanan''. He is one of the most popular models in the Philippines as of 2009. He joined '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown'' and made it all the way to the end, Day 36 with Ervic Vijandre, Solenn Heussaff, and Aubrey Miles as the shows "Final Four". In the live finals, he was named as the "1st Celebrity Sole Survivor". Sato also appeared in GMA Network shows like ''SRO Cinemaserye: Moshi Moshi I Love You'', with Rufa Mae Quinto as his leading lady; in '' Darna'' as Vladimir the Vampire, one of Darna's en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Showdown
Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. An individual may attain a celebrity status from having great wealth, their participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even from their connection to another celebrity. 'Celebrity' usually implies a favorable public image, as opposed to the neutrals 'famous' or 'notable', or the negatives 'infamous' and 'notorious'. History In his 2020 book ''Dead Famous: an unexpected history of celebrity'', British historian Greg Jenner uses the definition: Although his book is subtitled "from Bronze Age to Silver Screen", and despite the fact that "Until very recently, sociologists argued that ''celebrity'' was invented just over 100 years ago, in the flickering glimmer of early Hollywood" and the suggestion that some medieval saints might qualify, Jenner asserts that the earliest celebrities live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
