''Sing Galing!'' is a Philippine musical

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singing reality game show created and developed by the Associated Broadcasting Company (now TV5). The show had become a household name and a constant top-rated show during its first run on ABC and enjoys recognition as one of the most successful, original and innovative shows in Philippine television history. The show first aired on March 6, 1998, with

Ai-Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best know ...

Allan K. Allan Quilantang (born December 13, 1958), popularly known by his stage name Allan K., is a Philippines, Filipino comedian, actor, singer and TV host. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' Career Allan K's first ...

, and Kristine Florendo served as its first hosts. It was renamed ''Sing Galing: The Trio-oke Showdown'' in 2004 with both delas Alas and Lapus served as hosts; then renamed again to ''Sing Galing ni Pops'' the same year hosted by Lapus and

Pops Fernandez Maria Cielito "Pops" Lukban Fernandez (born December 12, 1966) is a Filipina singer, entertainer, entrepreneur, TV host and actress. Dubbed as The Philippines Concert Queen in which for the last Four decades she has performed Internationally ...

, until the end of its original run on April 30, 2005. It was also the launching path for comedian Ethel Gabison also known as

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, ''

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'' winner

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, and ''

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'' winner

Mau Marcelo Maureen "Mau" Flores Marcelo (born May 13, 1980)
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. It was then revived in 2021, produced by Cornerstone Studios for Cignal Entertainment (TV5's entertainment blocktimer), it premiered on April 5, 2021, as part of the network's ''TodoMax Primetime'' block. The show is a broadcast worldwide via

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. On June 20, 2022, the show is also broadcast worldwide via

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History

Initial interation

The program premiered on March 6, 1998, with comedian

and beauty queen Kristine Florendo as hosts. The show's mechanics were simple – the contestants must know the right lyrics to any randomly chosen song, be it Filipino or foreign, without going out of tune. If the contestant fails to sing the right lyrics and in tune, an animated genie would pop up on the screen and strike an animated gong to signal the end of the unfortunate aspirant's chance at instant wealth and glory. After a few months, ABC chose comedian extraordinaire Ai-Ai delas Alas to replace Florendo as Allan K.'s co-host. It was a serendipitous choice – Ai-Ai and Allan were best friends and they had perfect chemistry. The show was a big success during the incumbency of this team which lasted a long time. It was the "golden era" for Sing Galing. When Allan K. had to leave for the competing program ''

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'' on

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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 ...

replaced him. Delas Alas and Lapus took Sing Galing to a new level; the title and mechanics were altered. Sing Galing the Trio-Oke Showdown, the tweaked version, premiered in March 2004. Instead of four individual contestants vying for the "Videoke Singing Star of the Night" title, the new Sing Galing had three groups with three members each to compete in the elimination round. The trio must have something in common – like the same occupation. They could be a group of beauticians, clerks or drivers and so forth. In the elimination round, the three members of each group will take turns in singing a portion of the song assigned by the pachinko machine. It wasn't long before the show would lose Ai-Ai as her mother network

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suddenly invoked an exclusivity clause in their contract. By that time, she was doing the TV adaptation of ''

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'' which was aired along this program, aside to this are her other commitments with the network. ABC retained John Lapus, however, and acquired

, who used to star in a self-titled musical variety show ''P.O.P.S. (Pops On Primetime Saturday)'' on ABC in the early 1990s, to co-host with John. In October 2004, Fernandez and Lapus gave a new spin to Sing Galing which then became ''Sing Galing ni Pops''.

2021 revival

In 2021, it was revealed that the show would be revived as a blocktimer on TV5 by Cignal Entertainment with Cornerstone Studios as a line producer on April 5, replacing

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-produced game shows ''

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'' and '' Bawal Na Game Show''.

Hosts

As ''Sing Galing'' (1998–2004)

*Kristine Florendo (1998) *

(1998–2004) *

(substitute host for Allan K., 1998–2002; host, 2004)

As ''Sing Galing: The Trio-oke Showdown'' (2004)

As ''Sing Galing ni Pops'' (2004–2005)

As ''Sing Galing'' (2021–2022)

The hosts, dubbed as "SingMasters" in the show: *

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. San ...

K Brosas Maria Carmela Brosas (born 15 July 1975), better known by her screen name K Brosas, is a Filipina actress, comedian, singer and television host. She was born in the Philippines to an American father and a Filipina mother and was a band member ...

Donita Nose Donita Nose (born Rodello Juntos Solano on June 29, 1979) is a Filipina comic, actress and TV host on the GMA Network. She is best known as a transgender comic in Punch Line and Klownz together with other celebrities in showbiz like Super Tekla ...

Zendee Zendee Rose Japitana Tenerefe, known mononymously as Zendee, is a Filipina singer. She rose to prominence after a video of her singing a karaoke version of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" was put on YouTube by Yuan Juan a.k.a. youngjay0 ...

(substitute host for Donita Nose)

Online host

Popular Filipino

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serves as the host of the show's online companion show titled ''Now Zending''.

Judges

The judges for the 2021 relaunch, dubbed as "Jukebosses" in the show: *

Rey Valera Reynaldo Valera Guardiano, better known as Rey Valera (born 4 May 1954), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cu ...

Jessa Zaragoza Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado (born January 31, 1979), better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipina commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first ...

(season 1) *

Ronnie Liang Ronnie de Guzman Liang is a Filipino singer, actor, model, and influencer. He is also an Army Reservist and a licensed private pilot. He is currently studying as a commercial pilot and instructor pilot training at the Pilipinas Space and Aviat ...

Bayani Agbayani Bayani Agbayani (born January 3, 1969) is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS-CB ...

(substitute for Jessa Zaragoza; season 1) *

Allan K Allan Quilantang (born December 13, 1958), popularly known by his stage name Allan K., is a Filipino comedian, actor, singer and TV host. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' Career Allan K's first appearance i ...

(substitute for Jessa Zaragoza; season 1) *

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 ...

(substitute for Jessa Zaragoza; Sing-lebrity Edition) *

(substitute for Ronnie Liang; Sing-lebrity Edition; Sing Galing Kids) *

Jona Viray Jonalyn Roxas Viray (born November 15, 1989), better known by her stage name, Jona, is a Filipino singer and actress. She was the first '' Pinoy Pop Superstar'' grand winner. She was the lead singer of trio girl-group La Diva, alongside Maric ...

(season 2; Sing Galing Kids) *

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 ...

(season 2) * Morissette (Sing Galing Kids) *

Gloc-9 Aristotle Condenuevo Pollisco (born October 18, 1977), known professionally as Gloc-9, is a Filipino rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as one of the best Filipino rappers of all-time, his fast-flowing vocal style has made him one of th ...

(Sing Galing Kids)

Introducing

The show also features popular Filipino

ers, dubbed as "SingTokers" & "Junior SingTokers" in the show: *Yukii Takahashi *Billy Basilisco *Niko Badayos *Queenay (Sing-lebrity Edition) *Eli Padilla (season 2) *Dane (season 2) *Yanyan De Jesus (season 2) *Gabriel Pascual (season 2) *Daniel Bernardo (season 2) *Yoyo Alvero (Sing Galing Kids) *Tyronia Fowler (Sing Galing Kids)

Gameplay

For the 2021 relaunch:

Random-I-Sing

A first round where contestants will choose a random code from the Videoke Player; whoever will get the lowest score will not proceed to the next round.

Hula-Oke

In this second round, Ka-Awitbahay will provide clues that will serve as Sikre-Songs. Then the contestants choose the secret song.

Duelo-Oke

A final round where the daily contender will compete with the defending champion. Defending champion has a power to choose which song will be sang and the highest score will be the defending champion.

Kanta o Kaban

A-Sing-Tado

A bonus round for defending champion where a song will be played and the player need to fill the missing words. Unlike season 1, Pachinko Ball will return and will be winning up to ₱100,000.

Home video release

In the year 2000, Ivory Records (now currently as Ivory Music & Video) released a limited edition Sing Galing

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featuring the songs that are usually played and used as musical piece by the contestants. The songs included are: *'' Sexbomb'' by Tom Jones feat

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*''Hanggang Kailan'' by Nerissa *''

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'' by

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*''Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang'' by

Regine Velasquez 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 beltin ...

*''

We're All Alone "We're All Alone" is a song written by Boz Scaggs, which became a hit for Frankie Valli in 1976. The next year it was a top-ten hit for Rita Coolidge in the US and the UK. Scaggs introduced it on his 1976 album ''Silk Degrees'', and included i ...

'' by Zsa Zsa Padilla *''

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'' by

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*'' Bridge over Troubled Water'' by Zsa Zsa Padilla *''

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'' by Tom Jones *''

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'' by

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*'' Everyday I Love You'' by

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*''

Just Once "Just Once" is a 1981 single released from Quincy Jones' album '' The Dude'' on A&M Records. The song features James Ingram on vocals, and reached number 17 on the ''Billboard'' chart in the summer of 1981. Ingram's singing was nominated for Best ...

'' by

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*''Hindi Ko Kaya'' by Richard Reynoso *''

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'' by

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*''

Get Here "Get Here" is a pop ballad written by American singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. The title track of her fourth studio album, '' Get Here'' (1988), it became a moderate hit on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart on the heels of the album's massive ...

'' by

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*''

Dancing Queen "Dancing Queen" is a Europop and disco song by the Swedish group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, ''Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson. Andersson and Ulvaeus al ...

'' by

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Spin-offs

In 2012, another TV5-produced variety show ''

Game 'N Go ''Game 'N Go'' (lit. ''Game and Go'') is a Philippine noontime game show, variety show broadcast by TV5.

'' had a spinoff segment of the program called Sing Galing Go.

''Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition''

The original karaoke show expands the celebration every Saturday with Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition, which aims to provide fun, laughter, music and excitement with the added goal of helping as celebrities sing and play for their chosen beneficiaries. For Saturday's show, Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition parade a new list of Jukebosses with

(D’OPM Hearthrob),

(Champion Diva), and

(OG Singmaster). Every Saturday, the sing-lebrity will compete in the following rounds: Random-I-Sing: Kantarantahan, Hula-Oke Ka Lang D’yan? and the final round, Duelo-Oke Extreme. When the grand Bida-oke Sing-lebrity of the Night is declared, they will have a chance to win for their chosen bida-ficiary in the bonus round: A-Sing-Tado Level Up. The lucky chosen star-ficiary can be an individual or a group. The series concluded on March 5, 2022, and was replaced by the 2nd season of Masked Singer Pilipinas on March 19. The grand finals were also held at the

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and was broadcast live on TV5 and it was a replay episode that aired on March 20. Patrick Quiroz was hailed as a first Ultimate Bida-oke Sing-lebrity of this season. He won ₱1,000,000 with his selected bidaficiary receiving ₱100,000.

''Sing Galing Kids''

This edition ended on December 3, 2022, and was replaced by "The Brilliant Life" on December 17. The grand finals was also held at the

and was broadcast live on TV5.

Broadcast

The show airs every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. ( PST), and every Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ( PST). Originally, the show also aired on Wednesdays and Fridays prior to the start of the

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. The June 16 and 18, 2021 episodes of the show were pre-empted to give way for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers matches involving the

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. Also, the Wednesday and Friday episodes from July 16, 2021, onwards were pre-empted to give way to the

. beginning with the

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. Despite the season ending, the show's Wednesday and Friday airings did return. Marimar Tua Parayao was hailed as an Ultimate Bida-oke Star of the first season. She won ₱1,000,000, House and Lot from Bria and a trophy. The April 14, 2022, episode of the show were pre-empted to give way for the

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special programming in observance of Holy Week. On May 9, 2022, the show was pre-empted to give way for the TV5's ''Bilang Pilipino 2022'' coverage on the

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. On June 20, 2022, the show began broadcasting worldwide via

's 24-hour international television network,

. On September 12 to 16, 2022, this show had a 5-night special. On December 3, 2022, Sing Galing Kids has been ended. Emil Malaborbor was hailed as an Ultimate Bida-o-kid Star. On December 10, 2022, Sing Galing Season 2 ended with Carmela Lorzano hailed as the Ultimate Bida-Oke Star of the second season. On December 12 to 22, 2022, the show aired a Pasko-Oke Special with its new timeslot at 7:00 pm.

Awards and recognition

:PMPC Star Awards for Television *2000 Winner, Best Game Show *2003 Winner, Best Game Show and Best Game Show Host for Ai-Ai delas Alas and Allan K. *2004 Winner, Best Game Show and Best Game Show Host for Ai-Ai delas Alas and John Lapus For the relaunch:

References

External links

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History

Initial interation

2021 revival

Hosts

As ''Sing Galing'' (1998–2004)

As ''Sing Galing: The Trio-oke Showdown'' (2004)

As ''Sing Galing ni Pops'' (2004–2005)

As ''Sing Galing'' (2021–2022)

Online host

Judges

Introducing

Gameplay

Random-I-Sing

Hula-Oke

Duelo-Oke

Kanta o Kaban

A-Sing-Tado

Home video release

Spin-offs

''Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition''

''Sing Galing Kids''

Broadcast

Awards and recognition

See also

References

External links