''Showbiz Lingo'' (later ''Showbiz Lingo Plus'') was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show. It was first broadcast on August 2, 1992, replacing ''Junior Patrol'', under the name ''Showbiz Lingo'' and on May 11, 1997, after a reformat, as ''Showbiz Lingo Plus''. It was the popular Sunday afternoon talk show on

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for almost 7 years until it aired its final episode on June 6, 1999. It featured local

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and news, and later would be replaced by '' The Buzz'' which would be the longest running talk show of the network for almost 16 years.

Cast

Main Hosts

Cristy Fermin Cristinelli Fermin (born July 23, 1956), professionally known as Cristy Fermin (), is a Filipino talk show host. She finished her bachelor's degree in journalism at the Lyceum of the Philippines University. Career She started her career as a ...

(1992-1999) *Butch Francisco (1992-1997; 1998) *

Christine Bersola-Babao Christine Peji Bersola-Babao (; born October 30, 1970), known professionally as Tin Tin, is a Filipina multi-media personality. She is best known for starring in the educational television program ''Sine'skwela''. Life and career Christine B ...

(1995-1997) *

Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of ...

(1997-1998) *

Roderick Paulate Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...

(1998-1999) *

Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman. Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...

(pinch-hitter of Cristy Fermin, 1992-1995; 1996-1999)

Segment Presenters

Ogie Diaz Roger Diaz Pandaan (born January 2, 1970), known professionally as Ogie Diaz (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is popularly known as "''Pekto''", the name of his character in the long-running forme ...

(1992-1999) *

John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Solis "John" Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as '' Shake, Rattle & Roll''. He was a head ...

(1992-1999) *Pilar Mateo (1997-1999) *

Aster Amoyo Aster Amoyo (born Asteria; May 10, 1956) is a Filipino television host, entertainment writer and talent manager. She currently hosts a YouTube channel ''TicTalk with Aster Amoyo''. She has interviewed president Bongbong Marcos and First-lady ...

(1997-1999) *Dolly Anne Carvajal (1997-1999)

History

As Showbiz Lingo (1992-1997)

When the show ''Rumors: Facts and Humors'' (spearheaded by Alfie Lorenzo) ended in 1988,

premiered three other showbiz talk shows as its predecessors, ''Showbiz na Showbiz'' (1986-1987), ''Sine Sine'', a comedy inspired talk show (1988), and ''Cinemascoop'', a 60 minutes daily late afternoon entertainment news talk show before

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 an ...

as a pre-programmed show (hosted by Boy de Guia) (1988), which did not last long. The network conceptualized a new talk show that would be popular with a large audience. Four years later as part of the major change and transition in Philippine television, the management decided to formulate a showbiz-oriented talk show. ''Showbiz Lingo'' premiered on August 2, 1992 on a Sunday. It was originally hosted by film reviewer and entertainment columnist Butch Francisco and entertainment columnist

and

(a researcher for the show) were introduced as the first reporters; Diaz and Lapus later would co-host the program. The show's concept was similar to its predecessor, ''Rumors: Facts and Humors'', wherein the hosts presented the latest showbiz news, controversies and intrigues. ''Showbiz Lingo'' built on the concept and added interviews with the stars in a live-panel discussion. Christine Bersola, who was then the anchor of ''Star News'', a segment of ABS-CBN's flagship newscast

, joined the show in 1995 as a co-host for two years.

As Showbiz Lingo Plus (1997-1999)

In a reformat, the show's name was changed to ''Showbiz Lingo Plus'' on May 11, 1997, and the opening segment was presented by three showbiz writers, Pilar Mateo, Aster Amoyo and Dolly Anne Carvajal, daughter of veteran showbiz reporter

Inday Badiday Maria Lourdes Jimenez Carvajal (August 6, 1944 – September 26, 2003), popularly known as Inday Badiday, was a Filipino TV host and journalist who was known as Philippine television's "queen of showbiz talk shows" and "queen of intrigues". B ...

. They joined Butch and Cristy as the team of reporters. Bersola left the show at that time to focus hosting the morning show Alas Singko Y Medya. Francisco left the show as well in 1997 to migrate to the United States. He was replaced by Edu Manzano, who left after one season due to his ongoing term as vice mayor of Makati City (He was elected in 1998). Roderick Paulate came on board as Fermin's co-host and stayed on until the last show episode. The show plummeted in the ratings for the Sunday afternoon slot in 1995 when rival network GMA premiered Startalk hosted by Lolit Solis,

Boy Abunda Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1960), popularly known as Boy Abunda, is a Filipino professor, television host, publicist and talent manager. Early life and education Boy Abunda was born as Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. in Boro ...

and

. ''Startalk'' surpassed ''Showbiz Lingo'' in the ratings for a time, but after Aquino left ''Startalk'' in 1996, and after reformatting, ''Showbiz Lingo'' regained top-rating status. ''Startalk'' was moved to the Saturday afternoon slot; it was replaced on Sunday by

S-Files ''S-Files'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Paolo Bediones and Lyn Ching, it premiered on June 7, 1998 replacing ''ETChing: Entertainment Today with Lyn Ching''. The show concluded on April 22 ...

, hosted by Paolo Bediones and Lyn Ching, which earned good reviews as well as the 1999 PMPC Star Awards for Television for Best Showbiz Show. ''Showbiz Lingo Plus'' aired its last episode on June 6, 1999. The management tapped former "Startalk" host Boy Abunda to host its new entertainment show, The Buzz. Cristy Fermin's daily solo talk show, '' Cristy Per Minute'' was discontinued months after ''Showbiz Lingo Plus'' ended its run. Butch Francisco was later hired as Abunda's replacement on ''Startalk''.

Theme song

The official soundtrack of the program Showbiz Lingo and First performed by

Dingdong Avanzado Fernando Cyril "Dingdong" Veloso Avanzado (born July 7, 1968) is a Filipino singer, actor, politician and TV host. Early life Avanzado was born on July 7, 1968 in Quezon City. He was born to the political Veloso Family of Samar, to Fernando ...

Geneva Cruz Geneva Mendoza Cruz (; born April 2, 1976) is a multi-platinum Filipina singer and actress known for her hit songs, ''“Anak Ng Pasig”'' (Son/Daughter of Pasig) and ''“Kailan”'' (When). She was discovered and mentored by National Artist ...

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 ...

and

Donita Rose Donita Rose Cavett (born December 5, 1974) is a Filipino-American actress, TV host and former MTV Asia VJ. Early and personal life Donita Rose Cavett was born in Utah on 5 December 1974 and moved to the Philippines when she was five years old. ...

was aired on August 2, 1992 to January 12, 1997 and during the 3rd Anniversary of Showbiz Lingo on August 20, 1995 and second performed by

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 ...

Roselle Nava Roselle Paulino Nava-Tan (born March 28, 1976), professionally and more commonly known as Roselle Nava, is a Filipinos, Filipino singer, film and television actress, and former politician. She is a multi-platinum female singer in the Philippine ...

Lea Salonga Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga (; born February 22, 1971), known professionally as Lea Salonga, is a Filipino singer, actress, and columnist. Nicknamed "Pride of the Philippines," she is best known for her roles in musical theatre, for supplyin ...

and

RJ Rosales Roseo José Dagdag Rosales Jr. (24 March 1974 – 4 December 2011) also known as RJ Rosales, was a Filipino Australians, Filipino Australian singer, actor, musical theatre performer, and TV presenter. Biography Early life Born in Manila, his ...

was aired on January 19, 1997 to June 6, 1999.Showbiz Lingo Jingle
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