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Wowowee
''Wowowee'' () is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN from 2005 to 2010. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel replacing '' MTB''. The show officially ended on July 30, 2010, and was replaced by a new variety show, '' Pilipinas Win Na Win'', the following day. Cast Main host *Willie Revillame (2005–2010) Co-hosts *Mariel Rodriguez (2006–2010) *Valerie Concepcion (2007–2010) *Pokwang (2007–2010) *RR Enriquez (2008–2010) *Jed Montero (2010) *Kelly Misa (2010) Former co-hosts *Iya Villania (2005–2006) *Kat Alano (2005–2006) * Janelle Jamer (2005–2007) *Cheena Crab (2005–2007) *Roxanne Guinoo (2007) *Janna Dominguez (2007–2008) *Precious Lara Quigaman (2007–2008) *Carmen Soo (2010) *Isabelle Abiera (2010) Guest hosts *Kris Aquino (2005; 2008; 2009) *Amy Perez *Dolphy (2009) *Robin Padilla (2010) *Edu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Revillame
Wilfredo Buendia Revillame (; born January 27, 1961), popularly known as Willie Revillame, is a Filipino television host, comedian, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman. Career Revillame started out as the host of GMA Network's noontime variety program ''Lunch Date'' in the late 1980s together with Randy Santiago. In 1995–1997, Revillame as the theme song of the TV drama series ''Villa Quintana'' as a duet with Rockstar 2. He later began to appear on different movies, playing sidekick to big-named stars. In 1998, he started co-hosting the ABS-CBN noontime show '' 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila''. After the show was cancelled to make way for his big break in ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', he also started appearing in ''Richard Loves Lucy''. Other shows he hosted within the network were ''Willingly Yours'', ''Masayang Tanghali Bayan'' and ''Wowowee'', as well as TV5 variety programs like ''Willing Willie'', ''Wil Time Bigtime'' and ''Wowowillie''. On March 20, 2015, Revillame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu, Davao City, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in ABS-CBN Soundstage, Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTB (TV Program)
''MTB'', fully spelled as ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' () and ''Masayang Tanghali Bayan'' (), and later known as ''MTB Ang Saya Saya'' ( or ), is a Philippine noontime variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show aired from Mondays to Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The show was known for its many formats and host changes over the years that it was broadcast. ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' – the original run of ''MTB'' – is the fourth longest running noontime show of ABS-CBN after '' It's Showtime'' (2010–present), ''Eat Bulaga!'' (1989–1995) and ''Wowowee'' (2005–2010), staying on air for 4 years, 2 months and 22 days from 1998 to 2003. Other ''MTB'' incarnations such as ''Masayang Tanghali Bayan'' (2003–2004) and ''MTB Ang Saya Saya'' (2004–2005) stayed on air for around one year each, before ''Wowowee'' eventually took over. Including all of its iterations however, ''MTB'' was ABS-CBN's longest running daily noontime show unt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wil Time Bigtime
''Wil Time Bigtime'' (formerly known as ''Willing Willie'') is a Philippine primetime variety-game show broadcast by TV5. The show premiered on October 23, 2010, with its main host Willie Revillame. The show commemorated its first anniversary held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 22, 2011. The show ended its run on January 5, 2013, and a new show, '' Wowowillie'', was launched as its replacement on January 26, 2013. Hosts Main host *Willie Revillame (2010–2013) Co-hosts * Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla (2011–2013) *Camille Villar (2012–2013) *Lovely Abella (2011–2013) *Grace Lee (2012–2013) * Cindy Miranda (2012–2013) Former co-host * Mo Twister (2010–2011) * Imee Hart (2011) *Beybisaya (2011) * Rufa Mi (2011) * Shalani Soledad-Romulo (2010–2012) *Iwa Moto (2012) * Sugar Mercado (2011–2012) *Rufa Mae Quinto (2012) Substitute host for Willie Revillame * Rico J. Puno * Arnell Ignacio * Yul Servo Featuring *Anna Feliciano *Owen Ercia *Jeff Vasquez *Bigtime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RR Enriquez
RR Enriquez (born Romyreen Enriquez on October 19, 1983) is a Filipino model, dancer and television personality. She first became known as one of the dancers on the variety and game show ''Wowowee''. She later became one of its hosts alongside Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion and Pokwang. She currently stars on the Filipino comedy show ''Banana Split'' on ABS-CBN, together with Angelica Panganiban, Pokwang Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She a ... and others. Modelling She is featured on the covers of the June 2009 Filipino editions of ''FHM''. Filmography Movies *'' Status: It's Complicated'' *''Dyagwar'' *Raketeros References 1983 births Participants in Philippine reality television series Living people Star Magic Filipino female models The Amazing Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokwang
Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She also received the Best Comedy Actress award from the Philippine Movie Press Club for her portrayal in the sitcom ''Aalog-Alog'' and the Best Female Comedian award from People's Choice Awards. She became a host of the variety shows ''Wowowee'', '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' and ''Happy Yipee Yehey''. Early life Pokwang was born as Marietta Subong on August 27, 1970 in Iloilo City. Her family hails from Antipolo, Rizal. Her father was a drunkard and her mother had difficulties in raising Pokwang and her 11 other siblings. Pokwang was the seventh born among her siblings. Career As a migrant worker In 1990, Pokwang went to Japan as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and worked as a group dancer, going home to the Philippines four times within the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Concepcion
Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then became a host in ''Wowowee'' and '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' as well as the first incarnation of '' Banana Split'' in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network GMA Network and was cast as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in ''Anna Karenina''. In December 2013, she transferred back again in ABS-CBN network and was cast as Gigi in ''Annaliza''. In June 2014, she went back to GMA Network as Lavender Catacutan in '' My BFF''. She also played the role of Veronica Salcedo in the hit primetime TV series, '' Because of You''. In 2018, she starred as the main antagonist in 2018–2019 ''Ika-5 Utos'' as Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura / Cynthia and later joined its rival show ''Kadenang Ginto'' as Cindy Dimaguiba. She also guested ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariel Rodriguez
Maria Erlinda Lucille Termulo-Padilla (born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo; August 10, 1984) professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla or simply Mariel Rodriguez (), is a Filipino-born American commercial model, endorser, television host, VJ and actress. Early life Mariel Rodriguez was born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo on August 10, 1984. She is known by the nickname "Mariel" as a child, lived and was raised by her maternal grandparents in Parañaque due to her parents' separation at her youth. She studied at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School for grade school and high school and attended De La Salle University for college, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Studies, major in Filipino in Mass Media. Rodriguez has one sister and two half-siblings. Her sister, Kaye Garcia, owns the clothing line Hot Pink Lingerie. Her half-siblings, Ethan and Julia Termulo, both live in New Jersey. Career Rodriguez started her career at the age of 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Villania(born June 29, 1986), known professionally as Iya Villania-Arellano (), is a Filipino-Australian singer, television presenter, and actress. She has been widely known for her work as a VJ in the music channel MYX. Early and personal life Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villania was born and raised in Sydney to Filipino parents, Ray Villania and Elena Nada Ebaler. The youngest of three siblings, she has two older sisters named Rhoda and Sheila. Villania's interest in music started when her father sang karaoke when she was a child. She used to be a member of a touring band in Australia called Iron & Clay that address issues in schools and churches such bullying, drunk driving, and self-esteem. Later, she returned to the Philippines and attended high school at Colegio San Agustin in Makati, graduating in March 2004. She attended college at De La Salle University – Manila majoring in psychology and graduated on December 16, 2008. On January 31, 2014, Villania marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Manahan
Juan "Johnny" Ledesma Manahan (born 11 February 1947), also known as Mr. M, is a Filipino film and television director, actor, talent manager, and screenwriter. He is known for managing actors, being the manager for ABS-CBN's Star Magic (formerly the Talent Center), as well as the former senior vice-president of ABS-CBN. Early life and education Manahan was born on February 11, 1947 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. His parents were Dr. Constantino Perez Manahan and Elvira Ledesma Manahan, a socialite and television host (''Two for the Road''). Manahan attended high school at the Ateneo de Manila in 1964, and finished his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, AB Art History, in 1969. Before becoming a director-manager, Manahan was a visual artist, painter, and sculptor. He received the "Special Citation" award at the Paris Biennale of Art in 1979. Career Manahan began his career directing for television soon after his studies around 1971. He was a free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobet Vidanes
Bobet Vidanes (born October 11, 1965) is a Filipino television director and politician who currently serves as a municipal councilor of Pililla, Rizal since 2022. As director, he is known for his works such as '' It's Showtime'' and ''Pilipinas, Game KNB?''. He was also an actor for ''It's Showtime Holy Week Drama Specials'' during Holy Week of every year from 2013 to 2019. He is also the director of the Philippine adaptation of the ''Got Talent'' franchise, ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', and also the director of the idol franchise of ''Idol Philippines''. Personal life Vidanes was married to Cory Vidanes, the chief operating officer for broadcast of ABS-CBN Corporation. They have three children, Kobi, Ara, and Chad. Career Vidanes is a director of many ABS-CBN shows. Vidanes created and directed ''Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', a long-running game show in the Philippines airing from 2001 to 2009. He also directed ''Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal'', the Philippine adaptation of the ''Deal or No D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
