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''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'' (''ASAP''; ), currently branded as ''ASAP Natin 'To'' (), is a
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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 performances, sketch comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a comp ...
produced by
ABS-CBN Entertainment ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under L ...
. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez,
Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
and
Dayanara Torres Dayanara Torres Delgado (born October 28, 1974) is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, model, writer and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1993. Torres was discovered at age 17 while walking through the Plaza de Toa Alta in her hometown, and was ...
, it is currently hosted by Nievera along with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano,
Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
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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 care ...
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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting ...
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Erik Santos Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
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Luis Manzano Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino-American TV host, actor, comedian, VJ, and model. He is the son of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for his roles in t ...
, Kim Chiu,
Enchong Dee Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (, born November 5, 1988), professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV ...
and
Janine Gutierrez Janine Marie Elizabeth de Leon Gutierrez (born October 2, 1989) known professionally as Janine Gutierrez, is a Filipino actress, television host, commercial model, and singer. A graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Eu ...
. The show premiered on February 5, 1995, replacing its predecessor ''
Sa Linggo nAPO Sila ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' ''(They Are Now On Sunday)'' is a Philippine musical-variety show that aired on ABS-CBN from November 6, 1988, to January 29, 1995, replaced by the first Talent Singing competition show Tawag ng Tanghalan from 1987–1988 ...
'' and marks as the longest running Sunday noontime variety show, after surpassing rival network GMA's ''
GMA Supershow ''GMA Supershow'', formerly titled as ''Germside'' and ''Germspesyal'', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted ...
''’s record of nearly two decades. In October 2015, ''ASAP'' became the first live entertainment program in the Philippines to be broadcast in true high-definition picture, the other being a sports program and '' It's Showtime''. ''ASAP'' premiered on ABS-CBN, where it aired until May 2020, when the broadcast of the network was halted due to its non-renewal of its franchise. New live episodes have since aired in the
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, a pay network set up by
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with simulcast on the broadcaster's other cable channel which is
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. A2Z and TV5 have also received rights to broadcast ''ASAP'' through the partnership of the networks' firms with ABS-CBN Corporation. The program is also streamed online via
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,
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and
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. It is also aired internationally through
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on cable and satellite.


History


''ASAP'' first decade (1995–2003)

When ''
Sa Linggo nAPO Sila ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' ''(They Are Now On Sunday)'' is a Philippine musical-variety show that aired on ABS-CBN from November 6, 1988, to January 29, 1995, replaced by the first Talent Singing competition show Tawag ng Tanghalan from 1987–1988 ...
'' became '' 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila'' to replace ''
Eat Bulaga! ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...
'' (which left ABS-CBN to transfer to GMA Network after
TAPE Inc. Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE Inc.) is a Philippine television production company established in 1978 and is a partner of GMA Network Inc. (after Radio Philippines Network and ABS-CBN Corporation). It was founded by former ABS ...
denied ABS-CBN's offer to buy the airing rights of the show), a TV show was conceptualized by a group of production people from the displaced ''APO'' show in January 1995 as a "concert party" on Sundays. Martin Nievera accidentally joined the group while on break from taping his eponymous talk show. He gave the show the title acronym ''ASAP'' which stood for ''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party''. The production group decided to bring him and Pops Fernandez, along with
Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
and
Dayanara Torres Dayanara Torres Delgado (born October 28, 1974) is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, model, writer and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1993. Torres was discovered at age 17 while walking through the Plaza de Toa Alta in her hometown, and was ...
as main hosts for the show. The cast of ''Pare Ko'' (
Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur. Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
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Victor Neri Victor Luis Juan Hilado Neri (born February 19, 1976) is a Filipino actor, singer and chef. Personal life Neri is also a chef and owns a restaurant named ''Saute''. In 2007, Neri took a break from the entertainment industry and spent three ...
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Roselle Nava Roselle Paulino Nava-Tan (born March 28, 1976), professionally and more commonly known as Roselle Nava, is a Filipino singer, film and television actress, and former politician. She is a multi-platinum female singer in the Philippines and one ...
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Gio Alvarez Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of '' Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He play ...
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Jao Mapa Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 11, 1976), is a Filipino actor from the Philippines. He is also an accomplished painter. Acting career Mapa is best known for his Pepsi-Cola advertiseme ...
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Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous ...
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Nikka Valencia Sharon Rosenfeld (born in Makati, Philippines), better known by her screen name Nikka Valencia, is a Filipino film, television and theater actress. Early life Valencia was born to a Filipino mother from Mindanao and a father from Haifa, Israel. ...
) became co-hosts for the show to attract the younger viewers. In 1996, the show's line-up of co-hosts and performers evolved as it included different young stars from ABS-CBN's '' Talent Center'' (''
Ang TV ''Ang TV'' ( en, The TV) was a youth-oriented comedy variety show in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor ''Kaluskos Musmos'', (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the 1970s) and its foreign counterpart ''The ...
'', ''
Gimik ''Gimik'' is a Philippine youth-oriented television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show ran from June 15, 1996, to February 6, 1999, replacing ''Game Na Game Na!'' and was replaced by '' G-mik'' every Saturday for 90 minutes and ...
'' and ''Star Circle''). The show also celebrated its first anniversary as it finally wrested the top spot away from its closest rival ''
GMA Supershow ''GMA Supershow'', formerly titled as ''Germside'' and ''Germspesyal'', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted ...
''. The show became victorious in 1997 as they celebrated their 2nd anniversary from the
Araneta Coliseum The Araneta Coliseum, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Smart Araneta Coliseum, is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena that is part of the Araneta City in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines. Nicknamed as "the Big Do ...
, as their erstwhile institutional rival show ''
GMA Supershow ''GMA Supershow'', formerly titled as ''Germside'' and ''Germspesyal'', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted ...
'' folded up, replaced by
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. The show originally had its own theme song, ''Hot na Hot sa ASAP'' in 1995. During the show's second anniversary, another theme song was released entitled ''Better Than Ever''. Initial broadcast commenced on February 5, 1995, at the Delta Theatre in
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. In 1997, they transferred to Studio 3 of the
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center The ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center (also called ABS-CBN Broadcast Center; formerly known as Broadcast Plaza from 1974 to 1979 and current edifice formerly spelled officially as ABS-CBN Broadcasting Centre) in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines is th ...
in
Quezon City Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was fou ...
, sharing space with '' 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila''. However, the show hit a snag on May 10, 1998, when one of the main hosts, Martin Nievera resigned from the show because of marital issues with co-host (and now ex-wife) Pops Fernandez. Dayanara Torres later on left the show to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencer. He has been serving as the Representative of Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Orm ...
and Zsa Zsa Padilla became regular hosts from that time on as replacements to Nievera and Torres. On February 7, 1999, the show was broadcast simultaneously from the
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in
Pasay Pasay, officially the City of Pasay ( fil, Lungsod ng Pasay; ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 440,656 people. Due to its location j ...
and the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in
Bacolod City Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod (; hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bacolod; fil, Lungsod ng Bacolod), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Western Visayas, Philippines. It is the capital of the province of Negros Occident ...
to usher the second season of the
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. ''
Magandang Tanghali Bayan ''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 a ...
'' main hosts
Randy Santiago Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Sa ...
,
John Estrada John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973) is a Filipino film and TV actor who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He is a contract actor of ABS-CBN, where he remained there from 1990 to 2018 and ...
and
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 ...
helped out in hosting ''ASAP'' from Bacolod while the main hosts were in Cuneta Astrodome. In the same year, the show celebrated the finales of its top-rating soaps ''
Mula sa Puso ''Mula sa Puso'' ( en, From the Heart) is a 1997 Philippine primetime melodrama romance television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999 (the series ended for 2 years in its long-run) replacing '' Maria M ...
'' and ''
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'' through a grand production number. In 2001, the producers added the tagline "The Only One" to the show's title to emphasize itself as unique amidst the rise of shows duplicating its concept. On March 11 of the same year, the show created new sensations out of "The Hunks", a new group composed of long-time Kapamilya heartthrobs
Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malat ...
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Diether Ocampo Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. Background Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...
,
Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor. Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
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Carlos Agassi Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now S ...
and
Bernard Palanca Bernard Revilla Palanca Jr. (born December 3, 1976) is a Filipino host, film/television character actor, and product endorser. Early life His maternal grandfather, Armando Goyena (real name: José Revilla), was an actor as was his younger bro ...
. Their phenomenal success as a group made noise around Philippine entertainment circles as they stormed their way through various appearances within ABS-CBN shows and concerts abroad. ''ASAP'' rival show ''
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'' even got wind of the group's popularity by creating a spoof group, "Da HungHunks". In 2002, the show lost former co-host and occasional guest
Rico Yan Rico Yan (; born Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan; March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol, model, film and television actor, host, spokesperson and entrepreneur. Yan graduated from De La Salle University in 1997 with a degr ...
to pancreatitis, while
Jolina Magdangal Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipina singer, actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. She is referred to in the Philippines as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture (or simply as Pop Icon) and is ...
left ''ASAP'' and transferred to GMA Network to join ''
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'', along with Marvin Agustin who would later be at the network in 2006. Richard Gomez also left the show in that same year after signing an exclusive contract with GMA Network. The show was also known for being the go-to show for the premiere of ABS-CBN summer station IDs by that period until 2015, when ''
TV Patrol ''TV Patrol'' is a Philippine television newscast produced by ABS-CBN News. It premiered on March 2, 1987, at the former ABS-CBN television network, replacing ''Balita Ngayon''. ''TV Patrol'' is the flagship national newscast of the network a ...
'' and '' It's Showtime'' changed venue. The show also introduced daring segments such as ''Rated R'' (headed by
Rica Peralejo Rica Peralejo (; born March 7, 1981) is a Filipina former actress, singer, and television host. Career Television Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show '' Ang TV''. Peralejo appear ...
) and ''Clash Dance'' (
Regine Tolentino Regine Tolentino (born Regine Tolentino Maristela; September 8, 1978) is a Filipino corporate and TV host, actress, dancer, fashion designer, social media influencer, model and businesswoman. Career Tolentino was among the first batch of talent ...
and Angela Velez). In May 2002, Martin Nievera officially returned to ''ASAP'' after four years of hiatus a main host due to his marital issues with Fernandez, and he served as a permanent replacement to
Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencer. He has been serving as the Representative of Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Orm ...
when the latter formally ended his contract with
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...
and moved to rival network
GMA 7 DZBB-TV, Channel 7 (analog) and Channel 15 (digital), is the flagship TV station of Philippine television network GMA. The station is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. with its studios are located at the GMA Network Center, EDSA corne ...
. In February 2003, ASAP celebrated its 8th anniversary with another special show at the Araneta Coliseum. The anniversary show was remembered for the launch of the year-long celebration of ABS-CBN's 50th year of Philippine television. It was also by that time when a major controversy happened when Angela Velez suddenly had a wardrobe malfunction while dancing on stage. On that same period until August 2003, the show simulcasted on ABS-CBN's sister station
Studio 23 Studio 23 (officially Studio 23, Inc. and previously AMCARA Broadcasting Network) was a Filipino television network owned by ABS-CBN Corporation. The network was named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV and carried on UHF cha ...
(now known as S+A).


''ASAP Mania'' (2003–2005)

In May 2003, the show was reformatted as ''ASAP Mania'', after it lost its top-rating status to ''
SOP Rules ''SOP'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on February 2, 1997, replacing '' GMA Supershow''. The show concluded on February 28, 2010, with a total of 672 episodes. It was replaced by ''Party Pilipina ...
''. Some original main hosts like
Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
and Pops Fernandez later on left the show while Martin Nievera started hosting the show on a semi-regular basis. The biggest talent acquisitions of the show, however, were Gary Valenciano and
Kuh Ledesma Maria Socorro "Kuh" Hashim Ledesma (born March 16, 1955) is a Filipino singer and actress. Born in Manila, Philippines with a Lebanese lineage and Ilonggo parents, she moved to Bacolod for college where she met some of her future Music and Magi ...
who joined in to replace Rivera and Fernandez. Valenciano and Ledesma signed exclusive contracts with ABS-CBN and also shared the former's creative inputs to make the show more interesting. In addition, Valenciano also celebrated his 20th showbiz anniversary on that show earlier that year. Some ''ASAP'' segments like ''
Star in a Million ''Search for the Star in a Million'' (formerly ''Star in a Million'' after two seasons) is a Philippine television program in ABS-CBN. The shows premise is almost the same to that of ''American Idol'', although the format is derived from GMA's ' ...
'' and ''Victim'' became a hit with the viewers that the ABS-CBN management decided to turn both segments into full-length shows on weekend primetime in November of that year. The move resulted in the network regaining lost audience share on weekends as both shows rated high against their rival counterparts. In 2004, ''ASAP'' gradually regained leadership with the addition of singing champions from Viva-produced singing contests '' Star for a Night'' and ''
Search for a Star ''Search for a Star'' is a Philippine television singing talent show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Regine Velasquez, it premiered on June 21, 2003. The show concluded on March 13, 2004 with a total of 39 episodes. It was replaced by '' Sta ...
'' (
Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
,
Mark Bautista Mark Arazo Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search ''Star for a Night'' where he placed thir ...
and
Rachelle Ann Go Rachelle Ann Villalobos Go-Spies (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipina singer and actress. She began her career by participating in and winning several singing competitions, the first of which was in the long-running Philippine variety show ''E ...
) and ABS-CBN's very own ''
Star in a Million ''Search for the Star in a Million'' (formerly ''Star in a Million'' after two seasons) is a Philippine television program in ABS-CBN. The shows premise is almost the same to that of ''American Idol'', although the format is derived from GMA's ' ...
'' ( Sheryn Regis,
Christian Bautista Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of ''Star in a Million'', a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. ...
and
Erik Santos Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
) along with their runners-up. In May of the same year, it also introduced a spin-off show ''ASAP Fanatic'' to serve as a venue for its new young stars (some of which came from '' Star Circle Quest'') to perform and interact with fans. The show held a special advanced anniversary episode on October 10 of the same year at the Folk Arts Theater and the
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.


2005–2009

In 2005, the format changed to ''ASAP '05'' and added rising TV host
Toni Gonzaga Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (; born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, host, actress, producer, vlogger and entrepreneur. She is the former lead host of long-running reality show, ''Pinoy Big Brother''. To ...
and commercial model-turned singer
Nikki Gil Monica Pauline "Nikki" Santos Gil-Albert (; born August 23, 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model, and video jockey. She is known for being part of the afternoon remake of '' Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta'' (2008–2009) and, in 2009, fo ...
. In 2006, the show absorbed talents from the displaced spin-off show ''ASAP Fanatic'' and became a three-hour show. It also launched a somewhat complicated logo resembling LED lights where the words ''ASAP'' were made out of dots connected which had been in use until 2014. Also in January of that same year, boxing legend
Manny Pacquiao Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. (; born December17, 1978) is a Filipino politician and former professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. He served as a Senator of the Phil ...
guested on the show. On June 18, 2006, Kim Chiu and
Gerald Anderson Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...
performed for the first time on the ''ASAP'' stage following their stint on '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1''. A few months later, the ''
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards The ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards is an annual award show that airs on the ABS-CBN cable channel, which is held on a Sunday afternoon during '' ASAP'' variety show every end of the year, usually in November or December. It honors the year's bigg ...
'' was launched where they honor the best in domestic pop culture. In February 2007, Asia's Nightingale
Lani Misalucha Lani Bayot Misalucha (; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot; August 3, 1969) is a Filipino singer who performs pop, rock, jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and operatic arias. Her ability to sing across several genres gave her the title "Asia's Nightingal ...
joined the show on a temporary basis while ex-''
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'' performers
Karylle Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for ...
(daughter of Zsa Zsa Padilla) and
Billy Crawford Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino actor, musician, singer, dancer, comedian and television host who released 7 studio albums and has had a number of singles, notably "Trackin'", "When You Think About Me" (a remake of ...
followed suit in 2008.ASAP Program History
retrieved via asap.abs-cbn.com August 1, 2012
The show also rolled out a grand welcome fit for royalty when it introduced then-Kapuso Primetime actress
Angel Locsin Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
as the newest Kapamilya actress in August and the following month,
KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''Whe ...
after a long stay in Paris. On January 27, 2008, the show was aired through different locations as the show also officially started the 55th anniversary celebrations of
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. The year 2009 saw milestones for the show as it launched new groups including the ''Kanto Boys'' and ''Sessionistas''. Midway through that year, the ratings of its rival show ''
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'' declined due to ''ASAP'' again completely regaining the credibility, prestige, and acclaim it once lost to the former. As a result, its rival show reformatted before that same year ended but the move no longer worked with the viewers. It also paid tribute to
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who was hailed as CNN Hero as well as former President Corazon Aquino in August (who happens to be the mother of recurring guest star
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).


2010–2015

On January 3, 2010, the show was relaunched as ''ASAP XV'' to mark its fifteenth anniversary. Year numbers in the show title weren't adapted but instead anniversary marks was used. America's Best Dance Crew champion
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also became guest performers since then. During the show's special anniversary episode on February 7, 2010, a new set was introduced and an opening break bumper (OBB) was instituted for the first time. Competition became a three-way battle when GMA Network ('' Party Pilipinas'') and TV5 (''
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'') produced their own "concert party" shows, where some of their talents and staff were ''ASAP'' alumni. In October of that same year, the show celebrated the diamond anniversary of another valued advertiser of ABS-CBN which is P&G Philippines and
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guested once again to promote her new album. On January 2, 2011, the show was launched as ''ASAP Rocks'' as a way of asserting its over-the-top but tastefully conceptualized production numbers, and the first episode for 2011 began with a short AVP emphasizing the ''Concert Experience'' format. On April 3, 2011, a new set was introduced, and for the first time in show's history, the show welcomed ''
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'' main host
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as a special guest, performing in the show twice (April and December 2011) to promote separately the two movies that he did for ABS-CBN's film arm Star Cinema. In his December 2011 guesting, Vic was joined by some of his ''
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'' co-hosts on stage to promote the MMFF entry '' Enteng ng Ina Mo''. The show also lost its two former co-hosts and performers
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and RJ Rosales that same year due to their respective deaths. On January 1, 2012, the show again used year numbers after it was last used in 2009 with ''ASAP 2012''. On January 22 of that same year, the show celebrated the Chinese New Year through a special episode taped at the
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. The following month,
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temporarily left the show as she was given her own primetime show, ''
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''. July of that year saw the show making milestone episodes which include the 20th anniversary of
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, a tribute to Comedy King
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, and the 50th and 30th showbiz anniversaries of
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and Martin Nievera respectively. In August of that year, the show gave support to its main host Zsa Zsa Padilla as she battled a kidney disease before returning in September. On December 16 of that year, Venezuelan heartthrob actor
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guested on the show during his visit to the Philippines. On January 6, 2013, the show again used anniversary marks to indicate the years they air on TV after it was last used in 2010 with ''ASAP 18'' to commemorate the show's 18th anniversary. On October 6 of the same year, the show celebrated the 60th anniversary of ABS-CBN and
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through a special episode held at the
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. On January 5, 2014, the show was relaunched as ''ASAP 19'' to commemorate the show's 19th anniversary along with a special segment paying tribute to Lea Salonga for her 35th showbiz anniversary. The show also reached its 1,000th episode in April 2014. On January 4, 2015, the show was relaunched as ''ASAP 20'' to commemorate the show's 20th anniversary. It launched a new, simple logo that replaced the one being used from 2006, and from that point,
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,
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,
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, & Bamboo became main hosts of the show as seen in their entire logo animation (this was usually used before commercial breaks). Also during that time, the tide tilted in favor of ''ASAP'' once again when some mainstays from their rival shows transferred networks and started appearing in the show. Among the notable transfers were actress
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, R&B royalties
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and Kyla, and StarStruck V Ultimate Female Survivor
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, who also performed regularly while showing her remarkable fierce and sizzling sexy dance moves after a bitter falling out with her former network. In August 2015, the show faced another challenge when they got into a tough ratings battle with GMA's new Sunday variety show ''
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'' that showcased more comedy skits than musical numbers. The show had to make adjustments by reducing the musical production numbers and incorporated a more variety format of games and skits. ''ASAP'' original host Martin Nievera courted controversy when he vented his ire on the show's changes via Twitter, but later clarified his reaction saying he believes these changes in the format of the show are a way to “satisfy many markets with dignity and class". As a response to "Sunday Pinasaya"'s rising popularity, the ABS-CBN management decided to revert ASAP to its original concert party format and cut the show's running time to 2 hours, and accommodate the late-night comedy gag show Banana Split Extra Scoop which was renamed to ''
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'' in mid-November 2015. A few weeks later,
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, son of Philippine King of Rap
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, switched networks and became part of the show.


2016–2018

On January 3, 2016, for the first time in 13 years, the show retained the title ''ASAP'' alone. Thereafter, Jolina Magdangal and Luis Manzano became main hosts of the show along with
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,
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and
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. In February 2016, another singing contest grand winner from GMA Network,
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transferred to
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under the screen name Jona and officially joined the show. A few weeks later, ''ASAP'' moved to an earlier timeslot at 11:45 am, and extended its runtime to 2 hours and 45 minutes. Meanwhile, the comedy gag show ''Banana Sundae'' was transferred to a later timeslot at 2:30 pm. On May 15, 2016, ''ASAP'' launched two singing groups, the ''ASAP Birit Queens'', composed of Jona Viray, Morissette,
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and
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and the ''ASAP Soul Sessions'', composed of
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,
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,
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, KZ Tandingan and Kyla. However, both groups disbanded in late 2017 as part of the show's introduction of new segments that were more youthful. Two weeks later, the show celebrated the 25th anniversary of MMK with
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as a guest who paid tribute to its impact on Philippine television. Later, on July 3 of that year, the show instituted a new segment ''ASAPinoy'', paying tribute to Filipino composers and singers which contributed to the success of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), with a special episode held at the
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. The show later welcomed Ogie Alcasid as a regular performer by October of the same year, after a few years of guest appearances. However, this segment ended in October 2018 with
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as the last artist to pay tribute to, followed by
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during the Himig Handog 2018 Finals after his death. On May 21, 2017, ASAP staged a special episode at the
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in celebration of
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's 25th anniversary and was soon divided into two parts. The first part was staged live, while the second part (aired the following week) was pre-taped. In January 2018, ''ASAP'' replaced their existing segments with new segments including ASAP TLC: The Love Connection replacing ASAP LSS: Love Songs and Stories and adding ASAP RePlay Retro Playlist, honoring legendary international acts. On April 15 of that year, ''ASAP'' launched a dance segment titled ASAP MYX: The Maja- Yassi Xperience and a teen singing group called ASAP G! in June. On October 17, 2018,
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(dubbed as ''Asia's Songbird'') returned to ABS-CBN after 20 years of being with GMA Network. She became a mainstay of ''ASAP'' effective four days later, when she appeared during the show's out-of-town concert in Sydney, Australia. Velasquez had previously headlined three Sunday musical variety shows: ''
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'', '' Party Pilipinas'' and ''
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'' that competed against ''ASAP'' for the past 18 years from 1997 to 2015. Prior to her transfer, she was hosting the talk show ''
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'' and had recurring stints in ''
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'' as an occasional guest star.


''ASAP Natin 'To'' (since 2018)

After ''ASAP Live'' in Sydney and the
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2018 Grand Finals, it was confirmed through different showbiz websites that the show will undergo a reformat as ''ASAP Natin 'To'' which also coincides with the entry of Velasquez as one of the show's main hosts. Lui Andrada was named as the new business unit head of the show, replacing long-time business unit head Joyce Liquicia. Some of the show's cast were retained contrary to reports that some of them won't be seen on the show. On November 15, 2018, all social media accounts of ''ASAP'' unveiled the teaser and the new logo of the now revitalized show to be renamed ''ASAP Natin 'To''. Only the typeface since 2015 continues to be used, and no segments from the previous era were carried over. The reformatted show premiered on November 18, 2018, a week after the Himig Handog 2018 Grand Finals. On December 2, 2018, a new online show "I Want ASAP" was launched hosted by
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,
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,
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and Edward Barber. The online show airs at 11:30 am PHT, 15 minutes before the airing of ''ASAP Natin 'To'', replacing ASAP Chillout. On December 2, 2018, the show launched their first segment under the new format entitled The Greatest Showdown, featuring various singers. As of now, Martin Nievera and Jolina Magdangal are the only original remaining artists since the show's airing in 1995.


2020-present: 25th anniversary, COVID-19 lockdowns and ABS-CBN 2's indefinite shutdown

On January 5, 2020, ''ASAP Natin' To'' celebrated its 25th anniversary in advance, and also partly reverted to its original format. On February 9, 2020, ''ASAP Natin' To'' launched a new segment titled ASAP Concert Presents, with the Pair of Aces ( Jona and
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) performing on the first prod of the segment. On March 10, 2020, ''ASAP Natin 'To'', along with other ABS-CBN shows temporarily stopped the admission of the live
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as part of the country's fight against the
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. On March 15, 2020, as Metro Manila entered a lockdown, the show stopped staging live episodes and aired replays for the first 2 weeks, despite having a scheduled live episode that was supposed to be staged on the said date, but was cancelled due to the lockdown. The show later taped new episodes via remote work arrangements via
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, for the following weeks from March 29, 2020, onwards. As of December 2022, ASAP has yet to admit a physical live audience, and still admits a virtual audience via Zoom. In April 2020, ASAP Natin 'To's airtime was shortened to one hour and moved to
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's timeslot of 2:30 pm until May 3, 2020, which was its last airing before the shutdown of ABS-CBN's free to air stations. The move was part of ABS-CBN's temporary programming schedule due to the Luzon Lockdown done to stop the
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, and in response to rival network GMA extending ''Kapuso Movie Festival'' to a two-movie block, which made the network extend the Sunday edition of ''Kapamilya Blockbusters Family Weekend'' to two movies. On May 5, 2020, the
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issued a cease and desist order against
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, forcing all of its free-to-air television and radio stations to temporarily suspend their operations due to the expiration of its legislative franchise, causing ASAP, as well as the rest of ABS-CBN shows to temporarily suspend their airings. On June 14, 2020, the show resumed its in-studio taping/live staging (once a month) of new episodes for broadcast on cable-and-satellite channel
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, with a virtual audience being admitted in place of an actual studio audience while using
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. Also on the same day, iWant ASAP resumed its telecast via a remote work arrangement through
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. Owing to safety precautions against the
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, the show entails a 4-day lock-in taping set-up to produce 3 episodes per taping cycle, with only the episode done during the lock-in period being staged live from the studio itself. In August 2020, ASAP was reduced to a 2-hour airtime again since 2015 after the franchise of ABS-CBN was denied by the Congress. In September 2020, ASAP's main director
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and cast members
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,
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,
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,
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, Maris Racal,
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and Zephanie left the show. They were signed up by independent television producer
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for new shows that air on TV5 under a blocktime agreement between the network and the aforementioned. Manahan produced the daily noontime show ''
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'' that is hosted by Crawford and also directed the now-defunct Sunday noontime show ''
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'' headlined by Piolo Pascual, Catriona Gray, Maja Salvador, Donny Pangilinan and
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. Joane Laygo, who has been directing the show since the 2018 reformat, became the permanent main director of the said show. On October 11, 2020, the show went back on free TV via the newly launched A2Z Channel 11 under a blocktime agreement between the network and religious broadcaster,
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. Also, on the same day, the show returned to the 12:00 PM timeslot. On January 24, 2021, the show began airing its simulcast as a blocktimer on TV5 as part of a reported partnership between ABS-CBN and
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, which handles TV5's programming, replacing
Sunday Noontime Live! ''Sunday Noontime Live!'' is a Philippine musical variety show broadcast by TV5 which premiered on October 18, 2020. ''Sunday Noontime Live!'' was presented by a lineup of ABS-CBN, Star Magic and Cornerstone Entertainment talents led by Piolo ...
. Despite this development, the show will continue to air on A2Z Channel 11,
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, and Kapamilya Online Live. In March 2021, certain performers who were part of
Sunday Noontime Live! ''Sunday Noontime Live!'' is a Philippine musical variety show broadcast by TV5 which premiered on October 18, 2020. ''Sunday Noontime Live!'' was presented by a lineup of ABS-CBN, Star Magic and Cornerstone Entertainment talents led by Piolo ...
, such as
Donny Pangilinan Donato Antonio Laxa Pangilinan (born February 10, 1998), professionally known as Donny Pangilinan (), is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host and VJ. Pangilinan started his career in 2016 as a VJ in Myx, a Philippine pay TV channel, and made ...
, Maris Racal and Zephanie returned to ASAP after their stint in the said show. On April 4 and 11, 2021, ''ASAP Natin 'To'' temporarily aired replays of previous episodes as a result of suspending taping/live staging of new episodes after airing two pre-taped episodes due to the reimposed enhanced community quarantine caused by the surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Greater Manila Area due to the 2020 holiday season, new variants of COVID-19, non-compliance to health and safety protocols, as well as a full bed capacity in different Hospitals. The show would resume airing live/fresh episodes on April 18, 2021. Following the return to studio after the aforementioned COVID-19 surge, ''ASAP Natin 'To'' launched several new segments, such as ASAP PPOP (a segment for groups like BINI and
BGYO BGYO, also known during their pre-debut as Star Hunt Academy Boys or SHA Boys , is a five-member Filipino boy group that began formation in 2018 by ABS-CBN Star Hunt Academy and debuted in 2021 under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. The quintet—composed ...
), New Gen Divas (an all-female vocal group composed of
Janine Berdin Patricia Janine Dusaran Berdin (born January 28, 2002), simply known as Janine Berdin, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame when she was crowned as the second season grand champion at ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' of the noo ...
,
Elha Nympha Elha Mae Fronda Nympha (born April 16, 2004) is a Filipino singer who won the second season of ''The Voice Kids'' in 2015. She started singing at the age of 3 and started joining a school competition at the age of 7, where she won a rotary comp ...
, Sheena Belarmino and Zephanie; later replaced by Fatima Lagueras aka Fana due to her transfer to GMA Network in 2022), ASAP Fresh, ASAP Exclusive, ASAP Discoveries and ASAP Transformation. On July 11, 2021, ASAP held a special episode titled 'Kapamilya Forever Day' a year after ABS-CBN's franchise was denied by 70 congressmen. On July 24, 2022,
Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
returned to ''ASAP Natin 'To'' as an occasional guest performer after 2 years of lying low from television appearances following her marriage to
Matteo Guidicelli Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (, born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer. Early life and career Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of ...
. The show later extended its airtime to 2 hours and 15 minutes. She is expected to return to in-studio performances on December 11, 2022 through a taped episode, 2 years after her last in-studio performance. On November 5, 2022, ASAP returned to the international scene after two years of hiatus due to the
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. Its first international show since the pandemic was held at the
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in
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.


Cast


Main hosts

* Martin Nievera (1995–1998; since 2002) * Zsa Zsa Padilla (since 1998) *
Luis Manzano Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino-American TV host, actor, comedian, VJ, and model. He is the son of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for his roles in t ...
(since 2003) * Gary Valenciano (since 2003) *
Erik Santos Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
(since 2004) *
Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
(since 2004) * Kim Chiu (since 2006) *
Enchong Dee Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (, born November 5, 1988), professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV ...
(since 2008) *
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 care ...
(since 2017) *
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting ...
(since 2018) *
Janine Gutierrez Janine Marie Elizabeth de Leon Gutierrez (born October 2, 1989) known professionally as Janine Gutierrez, is a Filipino actress, television host, commercial model, and singer. A graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Eu ...
(since 2021)


''iWant ASAP'' main hosts

*
Robi Domingo Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo (, born September 27, 1989), professionally known as Robi Domingo, is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and host. He first gained fame as a reality show contestant by joining and ending up as the first runner-up of t ...
(since 2008) *
Darren Espanto Darren Lyndon Espanto (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian singer, actor and director. Espanto is 1.88 cm tall. He first joined a competition at the age of ten, where he won the Masters Finals of the ''Pinoy Singing Sensation'' compe ...
(since 2015) *
Maymay Entrata Marydale Entrata (born May 6, 1997), better known by her stage name Maymay Entrata (), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and model. She came to prominence in 2017, after winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.'' Born in Camiguin, ...
(since 2017) * Edward Barber (since 2017) * Andi Abaya (since 2021) * Kobie Brown (since 2021) *
Shanaia Gomez Shanaia Ricelle Galorport Gomez (born May 15, 2002), better known as Shanaia Gomez is a Filipino-Italian singer, model, host, and actress. She is best known for appearing in the 10th season of the ABS-CBN reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother''. Ca ...
(since 2022)


Former main hosts / occasional performers

*
Jolina Magdangal Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipina singer, actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. She is referred to in the Philippines as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture (or simply as Pop Icon) and is ...
(1995–2002; since 2014) *
Vhong Navarro Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro (born January 4, 1977), known professionally as Vhong Navarro, is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist and television host. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. H ...
(since 1996) * Lea Salonga (since 1997) *
Sharon Cuneta Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has ...
(since 2015)


Co-hosts, performers and occasional guests

*
Roselle Nava Roselle Paulino Nava-Tan (born March 28, 1976), professionally and more commonly known as Roselle Nava, is a Filipino singer, film and television actress, and former politician. She is a multi-platinum female singer in the Philippines and one ...
(1995–2003; 2010; since 2015) *
Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performan ...
(1995–2005; since 2012) * Marvin Agustin (1995–2005; 2014–2017; since 2021) * Angelica Panganiban (since 1995) *
Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur. Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
(1995–2009; since 2015) *
Diether Ocampo Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. Background Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...
(1995–2016; since 2018) * Dimples Romana (1997–2003; since 2010) * Nikki Valdez (since 1997) *
Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor. Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
(since 1997) *
Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malat ...
(1996–1998; 2000–2020; since 2021) * Jodi Sta. Maria (since 1999) * Jamie Rivera (since 2000) * Vina Morales (since 2001) * Pia Wurtzbach (2002–2006; since 2016) * Nina Girado, Nina (2003–2011; since 2015) * Shaina Magdayao (since 2004) * Anne Curtis (since 2004) * Sheryn Regis (2004–2010; since 2014) * Roxanne Guinoo (2004–2010; since 2015) * Joross Gamboa (2004–2009; 2012–2015; since 2017) * Erich Gonzales (since 2005) * Jake Zyrus (since 2005) * Jed Madela (since 2005) * G-Force (since 2005) * Davey Langit (2006-2008; since 2017) * Yeng Constantino (since 2006) *
Gerald Anderson Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...
(since 2006) * Sam Concepcion (since 2006) * Empress Schuck (2006–2014; since 2021) * Bela Padilla (2007–2009; since 2015) *
KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''Whe ...
(2007–2016; since 2020) * Sam Milby (since 2007) *
Angel Locsin Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
(since 2007) * Laarni Lozada (since 2008) * Denise Laurel (since 2008) * Arron Villaflor (since 2008) * Ejay Falcon (since 2008) * Jake Cuenca (since 2008) * Cristine Reyes (since 2008) * Arnel Pineda (since 2008) * Zanjoe Marudo (since 2008) * Vice Ganda (since 2008) * Liezel Garcia (since 2008) * Richard Poon (since 2008) * Bugoy Drilon (since 2008) * Ice Seguerra (since 2009) * Sitti (since 2009) * Nyoy Volante (since 2009) *
Matteo Guidicelli Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (, born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer. Early life and career Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of ...
(since 2009) * Zaijian Jaranilla (since 2009) * Coco Martin (since 2009) * Julia Montes (since 2010) * Melai Cantiveros (2010–2013; since 2015) * Bianca Manalo (since 2010) * James Reid (actor), James Reid (2010–2012; since 2014) * Enrique Gil (since 2010) * Kathryn Bernardo (since 2010) * Mutya Orquia (since 2011) *
Angeline Quinto Angeline Ticman Quinto (; born November 26, 1989) is a Filipina singer, actress, entrepreneur and winner of '' Star Power: Sharon's Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar'' in 2011. Quinto has been dubbed as the "''Philippines’ Queen of ...
(since 2011) * Zia Quizon (since 2011) * Juris Fernandez, Juris (since 2011) * Tippy Dos Santos (since 2011) * Alex Castro (since 2011) * JM de Guzman (since 2011) * Bryan Termulo (since 2011) * Joseph Marco (since 2011) * Marcelito Pomoy (since 2011) * Bamboo Mañalac, Bamboo (since 2011) * Paulo Avelino (since 2012) * JV Kapunan, Young JV (since 2012) *
Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowe ...
(since 2012) * Yves Flores (since 2012) * Kiko Estrada (2012–2014; since 2019) * Paolo Valenciano (since 2012) * KZ Tandingan (since 2012) * Belle Mariano (since 2012) * Daniel Padilla (since 2012) * Dominic Roque (since 2012) * Abra (rapper), Abra (since 2013) * Yen Santos (since 2013) * Arjo Atayde (since 2013) * Yam Concepcion (since 2013) *
Klarisse de Guzman Klarisse de Guzman (born September 6, 1991) is a Filipino singer and composer who rose to prominence after winning as the first-runner up of the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013 and being crowned the winner of the third s ...
(since 2013) * Liza Soberano (since 2013) * Julia Barretto (since 2013) * Morissette (since 2013) * Kean Cipriano (since 2013) * AJ Muhlach (since 2013) * Grae Fernandez (since 2013) * Sharlene San Pedro (since 2013) * Mitoy Yonting (since 2013) * Ella Cruz (since 2013) * Thor (singer), Thor (since 2013) * Jane Oineza (since 2013) * Kit Thompson (since 2013) * Diego Loyzaga (since 2013) * JC de Vera (since 2013) * Marco Gumabao (since 2013) * Andrea Brillantes (since 2013) * Coleen Garcia (since 2013) * Michelle Vito (since 2013) * ''Sam Mangubat'' (2013–2020; since 2021) * Janella Salvador (since 2013) * Jerome Ponce (since 2013) * Lyca Gairanod (since 2014) * Sofia Andres (since 2014) * Alexa Ilacad (since 2014) * Nash Aguas (since 2014) * Isabelle Daza (since 2014) * Paolo Onesa (since 2014) * Nadine Lustre (since 2014) * Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4#Housemates, Joj & Jai Agpangan (since 2014) * Ebe Dancel (since 2014) * Juan Karlos Labajo (since 2014) * Ellen Adarna (since 2015) * Victor Silayan (since 2015) * Loisa Andalio (since 2015) * Sue Ramirez (since 2015) * '' Maris Racal'' (2015–2020; since 2021) * Harana (band), Bryan Santos (since 2015) * Michael Pangilinan (since 2015) * Rivermaya, Jason Fernandez (since 2015) * The Voice of the Philippines (season 2), Bradley Holmes (since 2015) *
Jason Dy Jason James Desiata Dy (born June 19, 1990) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor and musician. He is best known as the winner of the second season of '' The Voice of the Philippines''. Dy was invited onstage by David Foster to perform wi ...
(since 2015) * Monique Lualhati (since 2015) * Kyla (since 2015)* Jairus Aquino (since 2015) * Yassi Pressman (since 2015) *
Elmo Magalona Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona (born 27 April 1994) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and Star Magic. He is the child of Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona. Biography 2009–2010: Early career Magalona's first app ...
(since 2015) * Maxene Magalona (since 2015) *
Elha Nympha Elha Mae Fronda Nympha (born April 16, 2004) is a Filipino singer who won the second season of ''The Voice Kids'' in 2015. She started singing at the age of 3 and started joining a school competition at the age of 7, where she won a rotary comp ...
(since 2015) * Marlo Mortel (since 2015) * Onyok Pineda (since 2015) * Gwen Zamora (since 2016) * Mitch Naco (since 2016) * Xia Vigor (since 2016) * Karla Estrada (since 2016) * CJ Navato (since 2016) * Mayton Eugenio (since 2016) * Danita Paner (since 2016) * Rico Blanco (since 2016) * Chun Sa Jung (since 2016) * Jona (since 2016) * Ritz Azul (since 2016) * Kylie Verzosa (since 2016) * Tony Labrusca (since 2016) * Kyle Echarri (since 2016) * Kira Balinger (since 2016) * Elisse Joson (since 2016) * Markus Paterson (since 2016) * Kristel Fulgar (since 2016) *
Donny Pangilinan Donato Antonio Laxa Pangilinan (born February 10, 1998), professionally known as Donny Pangilinan (), is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host and VJ. Pangilinan started his career in 2016 as a VJ in Myx, a Philippine pay TV channel, and made ...
(2017–2020; since 2021) * Loren Burgos (since 2017) * Noven Belleza (since 2017) * Julian Trono (since 2017) * Leila Alcasid (since 2017) * Kiana Valenciano (since 2017) * Kakie, Frankie Pangilinan (since 2017) * BoybandPH (since 2017) * Vivoree Esclito (since 2017) * Awra Briguela (since 2017) * AC Bonifacio (since 2017) * Justin Alva (since 2017) * Sam Shoaf (since 2017) * Alonzo Muhlach (since 2017) * Heaven Peralejo (since 2017) * Jeremy Glinoga (since 2017) * Jona Soquite (since 2017) * Mica Becerro (since 2017) * Aljur Abrenica (since 2017) * Moira Dela Torre (since 2017) * Barbie Imperial (since 2018) * Nonong Ballinan (since 2018) * Jayda (singer), Jayda (2018–2020; since 2021) *
Janine Berdin Patricia Janine Dusaran Berdin (born January 28, 2002), simply known as Janine Berdin, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame when she was crowned as the second season grand champion at ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' of the noo ...
(since 2018) * TNT Boys (since 2018) * MNL48 (since 2018) * Sheena Belarmino (since 2018) * Krystal Brimner (since 2018) * Charlie Dizon (since 2018) * RK Bagatsing (since 2018) * This Band (band), This Band (since 2019) * Seth Fedelin (since 2019) * Claudia Barretto (since 2019) * Lara Maigue (2019–2020; since 2021) * SB19 (2019–2020; since 2021) * Lance Busa (since 2019) * ''Idol Philippines, Fana'' (2019–2020; since 2021) * Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Karina Bautista (since 2019) * Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Aljon Mendoza (since 2019) * I Belong to the Zoo (since 2019) * Jane De Leon (since 2019) * TJ Monterde (since 2019) * Francine Diaz (since 2019) * Gillian Vicencio (since 2019) * Six Part Invention (since 2019) * Jin Macapagal (since 2019) * Elaine Duran (since 2020) *
Catriona Gray Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray (; born 6 January 1994) is a Filipino-Australian model, singer, beauty queen, television personality, youth advocate and arts ambassador best known for having been crowned Miss Universe 2018. She is the fourth Fi ...
(2018–2020; since 2021) * Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Lance Carr (since 2020) * Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Tan Roncal (since 2020) * Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Ashley del Mundo (since 2020) * Heart Salvador (since 2020) * Cydel Gabutero (since 2020) * Isang Manlapaz (since 2020) * Kendra Aguirre (since 2020) * Jameson Blake (since 2020) * Idol Philippines, iDolls (since 2020) *
BGYO BGYO, also known during their pre-debut as Star Hunt Academy Boys or SHA Boys , is a five-member Filipino boy group that began formation in 2018 by ABS-CBN Star Hunt Academy and debuted in 2021 under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. The quintet—composed ...
(since 2020) * BINI (since 2020) * Sam Cruz (since 2021) * KD Estrada (since 2021) * Belle Mariano (since 2021) * Anji Salvacion (since 2021) * Diego Gutierrez (since 2021) * JM Yosures (since 2021) * Angela Ken (since 2021) * Jeremiah Lisbo (since 2021) * Niana Guerrero (since 2021) * Christian Bables (since 2021) * Mary Joy Apostol (since 2021) * Kaori Oinuma (since 2021) * Rhys Miguel (since 2021) * Criza Taa (since 2021) * Ashley Colet (since 2021) * Kobie Brown (since 2021) * Andi Abaya (since 2021) * Limer Veloso (since 2021) * Dalia Varde (since 2021) * Idol Philippines, Gello Marquez (since 2021) * Sophie Reyes (since 2021) * Gigi De Lana (since 2021) * Rachel Alejandro (since 2021) * SAB (since 2021) * Alyssa Muhlach (since 2021) * Moira Lacambra (since 2021) * Sela (since 2021) * Sunshine Dizon (since 2021) * Zack Tabudlo (since 2021) * ''
Jake Ejercito Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito (; born March 27, 1990), professionally known as Jake Ejercito, is a Filipino actor and model. He is the son of former actor and Philippine President Joseph Estrada. Education Ejercito attended Xavier School in ...
'' (since 2021) * Lovi Poe (since 2021) * Kurt Mendoza (since 2021) * Ana Ramsey (since 2021) * Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, Quincy Villanueva (since 2021) * Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, Amanda Zamora (since 2021) * Adie (since 2021) * Rob Deniel (since 2021) * Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 5), Reiven Umali (since 2021) * Kei Kurosawa (since 2021) * RJ Perkins (since 2021) * Anthony Castillo (since 2021) * Valentino Jaafar (since 2021) * Anne Tenorio (since 2021) * Drey Brown (since 2021) * Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, Ralph Malibunas (since 2021) * Angelina Cruz (since 2021) * Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10, Benedix Ramos (since 2022) * Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10, Jordan Andrews (since 2022) * Arabella Davao (since 2022) * Bryan Chong (since 2022) * Khimo Gumatay (since 2022) * Kice (since 2022) * Ryssi Avila (since 2022) * Ann Raniel (since 2022) * Sela Guia (since 2018) * Bea Binene


ASAP Musicians


Musical Director

* Homer Flores - Arranger, Grand Piano and 1st Keyboard


Band Members (on hiatus since 2020)

* Bond Samson - 2nd Keyboard * Roy Mercado - Drums * Bobby Taylo - Bass Guitar * Ric Mercado - Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar * Anna Inocencio - Vocalist 1 * Ida Inocencio Delos Reyes - Vocalist 2 * Rene Martinez - Vocalist 4 * Cecile Arrieta - Vocalist 3


Former Band Members

* Ulysses Avante - Percussion


Former mainstays

* Adrian Alandy (1999–2003) *
AJ Perez Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez (February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011) was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries '' Your Song Presents: Underage''. In 2 ...
(2007–2011) * Aldred Gatchalian (2006–2009) * Alwyn Uytingco (1996–2006) * Alex Gonzaga (2013–2020; returned to TV5 Network) * Amy Perez, Amy Perez-Castillo (1996–2003; focused on It's Showtime) * Anna Fegi (1999–2005; began performing internationally) * Anna Luna (actress), Anna Luna (2013–2015) * Anna Larrucea (1995–2003) * Andrea del Rosario (1995–2001) * Andi Eigenmann (2010–2016) * Angela Velez (2000–2003) * Angelika Dela Cruz (1995–1999; 2003–2008; returned to GMA Network) * Angelu de Leon (1995–1996) * Anja Aguilar * Anjo Yllana (1996–1998) * Arci Muñoz (2015-2020) *
Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
(1995–2003) * Bailey May (2015-2019; now with Now United) * Bangs Garcia (2007–2014) * Baron Geisler (1995–2005) * Bea Alonzo (2002–2021; moved to GMA Network) * Beauty Gonzalez (2008–2021; moved to GMA Network) *
Bernard Palanca Bernard Revilla Palanca Jr. (born December 3, 1976) is a Filipino host, film/television character actor, and product endorser. Early life His maternal grandfather, Armando Goyena (real name: José Revilla), was an actor as was his younger bro ...
(1996–2006) * Bianca King (2016–2019; quit showbiz) *
Billy Crawford Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino actor, musician, singer, dancer, comedian and television host who released 7 studio albums and has had a number of singles, notably "Trackin'", "When You Think About Me" (a remake of ...
(2008–2020; moved to TV5 Network) * Bojo Molina (1995–2000) * Bugoy Cariño (2010–2017) * Camille Prats (1995–2004; moved to GMA Network) *
Carlos Agassi Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now S ...
(1996–2006; moved to GMA Network) *
Carol Banawa Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa-Crisostomo (born March 4, 1981), better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa, is a US-based Filipina singer, actress, and nurse. She is a Star Magic Batch 4 alumna. Early life and career Raised in Batangas, she ...
(1995–2003) * Carmina Villarroel (1995–2002; returned to GMA Network) * Charee Pineda (2006–2013; returned to GMA Network) * Charlene Gonzales (1995–1999) * Chris Gutierrez (2007–2011) *
Christian Bautista Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of ''Star in a Million'', a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. ...
(2004–2013; moved to GMA Network) * Daniel Matsunaga (2016–2019) *
Daryl Ong Daryl Neilsonn Ong (born March 24, 1987) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after joining the singing competition ''The Voice of the Philippines''. When Ong sang his blind audition piece "Paano" (original by Gary Valenciano ...
(2015–2020) *
Dayanara Torres Dayanara Torres Delgado (born October 28, 1974) is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, model, writer and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1993. Torres was discovered at age 17 while walking through the Plaza de Toa Alta in her hometown, and was ...
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Release

For most of its broadcast history ''ASAP'' was broadcast through
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...
from its premiere in 1995 to 2020. Following the shutdown of ABS-CBN due to ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy, its franchise non-renewal in mid-2020, ''ASAP'' moved to
ABS-CBN Corporation ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation which is owned b ...
's pay television network
Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Channel (stylized as Kapamilya channel) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network formerly known as ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at th ...
with simulcasts of the variety show available in
Jeepney TV Jeepney TV is a 24-hour Philippine pay television channel owned and operated by ABS-CBN's narrowcast arm Creative Programs Inc. since 2012. The programming consists of classic and archived series and programs previously aired on ABS-CBN. The c ...
. In October 2020, the show made its free TV return on A2Z. On January 24, 2021, ''ASAP'' started its simulcasts on TV5, replacing the
Brightlight Productions Brightlight Productions is a Philippine television production company founded and owned by Albee Benitez who previously served as Negros Occidental's 3rd district representative from 2010 to 2019 and the current Mayor of Bacolod. Airing mor ...
shows such as ''
Sunday Noontime Live! ''Sunday Noontime Live!'' is a Philippine musical variety show broadcast by TV5 which premiered on October 18, 2020. ''Sunday Noontime Live!'' was presented by a lineup of ABS-CBN, Star Magic and Cornerstone Entertainment talents led by Piolo ...
'' and ''Sunday Kada''.


Ratings

ASAP was consistently the leading Sunday noontime show on Philippine television from 1995 until it went down to no. 2 in 2002, when ''
SOP A sop is a piece of bread or toast that is drenched in liquid and then eaten. In medieval cuisine, sops were very common; they were served with broth, soup, or wine and then picked apart into smaller pieces to soak in the liquid. At elaborate ...
'' took over. It ranked number one again throughout 2003 and 2004, but went back to number 2 when GMA became the leading network in Mega Manila. ASAP once again became the ratings leader from 2007 until early 2020; and the ratings leadership became more intense in 2009 which caused the reformatting of ''SOP'' in November of that year.


Segments


Current

* ASAP P-POP – features P-Pop boy and girl groups for their hot debut stage, new releases, comeback performances and special performances on stage. * ASAP New Gen Divas (also known as ASAP New Gen Birit Divas / New Gen Birit Duets / New Gen Birit Idols / New Gen Birit Sing-Offs) – features young singers who come from mid to late 2010s singing competitions. * ASAP Clash Dance - the reboot of this hit 2000s dance segment which 2 artists will clash dance performances on the dance floor. * ASAP Rockoustic Heartthrobs - a collaboration segment between Kice and KD Estrada * ASAP Star Magic Presents – a reboot of the Full Circle segment, this is where Star Magic artists sing and dance on stage. * ASAP Transformation – a segment inspired by 'Your Face Sounds Familiar'. * ASAP Fresh – performances from Filipino bands and their collaboration with the ASAP performers. * ASAP Discoveries – features netizens who went viral and they get the chance to perform with ASAP mainstay. * ASAP Exclusive – features performances from the special guests or international artists. * Regine Velasquez Collaborations – Features duets/collaborations between the Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez and other ASAP artists. * Sarah G. Specials - Features performances from the Asia's Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo. * The Greatest Showdown – the mainstays perform/sing Filipino and English songs depending on a certain theme. A merger of the 'Champions Showdown' and the 'Music Box' segments, this segment was introduced on December 16, 2018.


Former

* ASAP Concert Presents – Showcases concert performances from the ASAP artists.


Licensing and merchandise


ASAP Music

ASAP Music is the record label of ''ASAP'', distributed by Star Music. The label has released a tribute compilation album to OPM classic pop-rock band, Hotdog (band), Hotdog. It has also released soundtracks of ABS-CBN TV series ''Sana Maulit Muli'', ''My Girl (2008 TV series), My Girl'' and ''Your Song presents: My Only Hope''—all of which starred Kim Chiu and
Gerald Anderson Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...
. It has also released dance compilations for the defunct segment "Ultimate Dance 4" and the current segment "Supah Dance Plus". All of which contain original remixes and dance songs.List of albums by ASAP Music
, asap.abs-cbn.com, Retrieved October 23, 2010


ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards

ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards is an annual award show which is held on a Sunday afternoon during ''ASAP'' variety show every end of the year, usually November or December. It honors the year's biggest television, movie, and music acts, as voted by ''Kapamilya'' fans. In November 2015, the ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards is changed to ASAP Pop Teen Choice Awards.


ASAP Fanatic

ASAP Fanatic is the first
variety show Variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is entertainment made up of a variety of acts including musical performances, sketch comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a comp ...
for teens aired every Sunday afternoon after ASAP 06, ''ASAP Mania'' on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It showcases select teen celebrities of the network, which features production numbers like Full Circle including the winners of '' Star Circle Quest'', ''MTB (TV program), TV Idol'', ''Qpids'', ''Pinoy Big Brother'' evicted housemates and ABS-CBN ''
Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is the talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1992. ...
'' talents as well. It ran from May 23, 2004, to June 25, 2006, and was replaced by ''Love Spell'' on its timeslot.


Others

* ASAP Lifestyle - ASAP's clothing line, available through BUM boutiques in the Philippines.Products and clothes by ASAP Lifestyle
, asap.abs-cbn.com, Retrieved October 23, 2010
* ASAP Bookazine - ASAP's book-magazine, and the first ever book-magazine released by a Philippine TV show.
", kapamilyanewsngayon.blogspot.com, Retrieved October 23, 2010
* ASAP Online - ASAP's official website, where viewers, fans and supporters can view information about the show, read fun facts about the cast, get an update on the events and lifestyle, view photos and videos on-set, send their requests to artists, and even chat with them.ASAP Online official website
, asap.abs-cbn.com, Retrieved October 23, 2010
*ASAP Remix - A "throwback" spin-off musical variety show aired on cable channel
Jeepney TV Jeepney TV is a 24-hour Philippine pay television channel owned and operated by ABS-CBN's narrowcast arm Creative Programs Inc. since 2012. The programming consists of classic and archived series and programs previously aired on ABS-CBN. The c ...
every Sunday from 12:20 AM to 2:00 AM, just hours before the latest ASAP episode that will air on ABS-CBN. It features selected memorable production numbers featuring the entire ASAP cast with special guests for the past 20 years. *ASAP Natin 'To Replay - A replay of the show's episode is aired on Metro Channel every Sunday from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.


Studios used by ''ASAP''

*Delta Theatre (February 5, 1995–early 1997) *ABS-CBN Studio 10 (March 1997–present)


International concerts

Since 2014, ASAP has held at least one international show every year (except years when the COVID-19 pandemic prevailed). The international shows are held in the middle/late part of the year, and a taped episode is aired on the week of the concert, then the international concert is aired in the following two weeks, divided into two parts.


Awards


See also

* List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN * List of programs broadcast by Kapamilya Channel * List of programs broadcast by Kapamilya Online Live * List of programs broadcast by Metro Channel * List of programs broadcast by Jeepney TV * List of programs broadcast by A2Z (Philippine TV channel) * List of programs broadcast by TV5 (Philippine TV network) *
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...
*
Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Channel (stylized as Kapamilya channel) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network formerly known as ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at th ...
*
Kapamilya Online Live Kapamilya Channel (stylized as Kapamilya channel) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network formerly known as ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ...
* A2Z *
Jeepney TV Jeepney TV is a 24-hour Philippine pay television channel owned and operated by ABS-CBN's narrowcast arm Creative Programs Inc. since 2012. The programming consists of classic and archived series and programs previously aired on ABS-CBN. The c ...
* Metro Channel * TV5 *
Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is the talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1992. ...


References


Notes


External links


Official Website
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