''StarStruck'' is a Philippine television
reality talent competition show broadcast by
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. Originally hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
and
Nancy Castiglione
Nancy Castiglione (born Nancy Jane Castiglione on February 24, 1981) is a Canadian former actress and singer who worked in the Philippines.
Personal life
She had a relationship with Luis Manzano. She was also linked to actor Empoy Marquez, per ...
, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has aired seven seasons and 538 episodes. Dantes and
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
served as the hosts for the show's most recent season.
Format
Across the Philippines, casting tours are held in different regions, wherein hopeful contestants are screened by preliminary panels to be selected for star quality, acting talent, or humorous potential and human interest. The audition process is long, beginning with thousands of hopefuls showcasing their talents and being interviewed by the panelists.
The competition heats up when 14 hopefuls are left as the contestants for a respective season. During the finals, the finalists were eliminated one by one until three pairs remain. After two weeks, one pair will be eliminated. The remaining four advances to the Final Judgment where the winners are proclaimed.
The format gains some tweaks depending on the show's production. The fourth season is noted to have six finalists instead of the usual "final four" in determining the ultimate winners; on the other hand, the fifth season chose five finalists.
The Final Judgment will award the finalists' respective titles. There are two Ultimate Survivors— male and female–as the season concludes. Winners are determined by averaging the amasses
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and online votes, plus the decision of the StarStruck Council which comprises three members. With the exception of the fourth season, the ''Ultimate Male Survivor'' and ''Ultimate Female Survivor titles were given once again''.
Overview
After the
first season of ''StarStruck'' aired in 2003, the succeeding seasons had many twists and changes, including different elimination formats and even the number of winners, and to determine the Ultimate Male Survivor and Ultimate Female Survivor titles.
In the
second season, which aired in 2004, the host announced the names of safe finalists one by one, until the eliminated finalist remained on stage to take the final bow. This was a deviation from the first season where the host would call the bottom group.
Also in the second season, two changes were introduced: Pre-recognition Awardee, where the top-ranking finalist got a cash prize; and Wild Card, where an eliminated finalist was able to return to the show and compete against the remaining finalist.
The
third season aired in 2005, and was dubbed "The Nationwide Invasion" as ''StarStruck'' brought the search all over the Philippines.
It also introduced a winning title called the "Ultimate Sole Survivor". The season still hailed an Ultimate Male Survivor and Ultimate Female Survivor. Of the two, the one who scored higher won the Ultimate Sole Survivor title and got an additional cash prize. The two runner-ups were called First Prince and First Princess.
In 2006, ''StarStruck''s
fourth season was dubbed "The Next Level" and had four winners for the new titles Ultimate Love Team, Ultimate Hunk and Ultimate Sweetheart titles and got an additional cash prize. Additionally, two changes were introduced: The Final 20 gave finalists an exciting twist instead of the Final 14; and Wild Card, where an eliminated the two finalists were able to return to the show and completed the Danger 8 survivors.
The
fifth season of ''StarStruck'' aired in 2009, and was dubbed ''StarStruck V''. It introduced a twist called The Factor Five, where special powers were given to the council and the viewer's so they could save or vote out a particular finalists, and instead of the two first runner-ups, they are three, and the second runner-up called a Second Prince.
The
sixth season, which aired in 2015, had two sets of Final 14: the Dream 14 and the Believe 14. From there, the show determined who among the hopefuls would be part of the new Ultimate Final 14.
The current
season
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follows a different format from past editions. In this season, two twists were introduced. In ''The Second Chance Challenge'', after the two hopefuls of the original The Final 14 were eliminated, from the Final Auditions of the Top 22 finalists, one male and one female were able to return to the show and complete the new set of The Ultimate Final 14. In The Last Chance Challenge, the two hopefuls who got the lowest combined scores, compete against next week's bottom two performers for a spot in the Final 8. From this, the council will then choose two hopefuls (one per gender) to save to advance in the completion.
Similar to singing competitions, the finalists are in a studio. They face the judges and get instant feedback after their performances are shown to the public.
Unlike previous seasons that featured a test of artistic skill such as dancing, singing, acting, hosting, and personality development, this season focuses on the survivors' acting skills.
The survivors got through the acting test in different genres and formats: by group, by pair or individually. Each of the survivors faces the council, who are tasked to give instant feedback and scores based on the finalists' performances.
The ''StarStruck'' council of this season also has a different role from the predecessors as their voices can now be heard more frequently throughout the show.
In previous seasons, the council only gave their comments before each elimination round, and their scores remained under wraps. This season is also more transparent in terms of each finalist's performance rating, since ranking and total scores are announced at the end of each episode. Even then, the percentage of each finalist's score remains the same 50% from the council and 50% from the public votes.
The audience are given more options to vote for their favorite ''StarStruck'' finalist, but aside from text votes, they can also vote via
Google
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or ''StarStruck''s official website.
''Inside StarStruck'' aired from Monday to Friday on the show's
YouTube
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channel.
Hosts
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Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
*
Nancy Castiglione
Nancy Castiglione (born Nancy Jane Castiglione on February 24, 1981) is a Canadian former actress and singer who worked in the Philippines.
Personal life
She had a relationship with Luis Manzano. She was also linked to actor Empoy Marquez, per ...
*
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 ...
*
Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting ''P ...
*
Carla Abellana
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in '' Sine Novela: ...
*
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the firs ...
*
Megan Young
Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013. She is the first Filipina to win t ...
*
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
;Segment hosts
*
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', '' SOP'', and ''I ...
*
LJ Reyes
*
Arci Muñoz
*
Paulo Avelino
Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...
*
Miguel Tanfelix
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor.
Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series ''Niño (TV series), Niño'' (2014). He is also kn ...
*
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...
*
Rocco Nacino
Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987 in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines), known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is currently an exclusi ...
*
Kyline Alcantara
Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipina singer, actress, dancer, host, and podcaster. Born in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Alcantara began acting at age seven and made her television debut in '' Star Circle Que ...
Judges
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Joey de Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio ...
*
Joyce E. Bernal
* Ida Henares
*
Christopher de Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
*
Louie Ignacio
Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio (born April 2, 1968), better known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University.
Ignacio also dire ...
*
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, host and executive producer. Regarded as ...
*
Douglas Quijano
Douglas Cordovez Quijano (July 24, 1944 – June 13, 2009) was a Filipino talent manager. He was credited for "discovering and developing some of the Philippine local entertainment industry's biggest stars."
Life and career
Quijano born on July 2 ...
* Floy Quintos
*
Lolit Solis
Lolita "Lolit" A. Solis (born May 20, 1947) is a Filipina talk show host, entertainment news writer, and talent manager.
Personal life
Solis was born on May 20, 1947 in Manila, Philippines. She grew up in the squatters’ area in Lardizabal, Sa ...
*
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a ...
*
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 ...
*
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
*
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 ...
*
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
*
Heart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite.
Early life
Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...
*
Cherie Gil
Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he ...
*
Jose Manalo
Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo, is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network. He is also known ...
Seasons
Season 1
The first season of ''StarStruck'', premiered on October 27, 2003. Hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
and
Nancy Castiglione
Nancy Castiglione (born Nancy Jane Castiglione on February 24, 1981) is a Canadian former actress and singer who worked in the Philippines.
Personal life
She had a relationship with Luis Manzano. She was also linked to actor Empoy Marquez, per ...
, The council was composed of
Joey de Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio ...
,
Joyce Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal (born May 6, 1968) is a Filipina film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was f ...
and Ida Henares. The season ended with 71 episodes on February 1, 2004.
The first ever Ultimate Survivors were
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', '' SOP'', and ''I ...
of
San Pablo City, Laguna
San Pablo, officially the City of San Pablo ( fil, Lungsod ng San Pablo), is a 1st class component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 285,348 people.
It is located in the southe ...
as the Ultimate Male Survivor and
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
of
Las Piñas
Las Piñas, officially the City of Las Piñas ( fil, Lungsod ng Las Piñas), 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 606,293 people.
Las Piñas ...
as the Ultimate Female Survivor.
Season 2
The second season of ''StarStruck'', premiered on October 11, 2004. Hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
with the ''
StarStruck Kids'' host,
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 ...
, The council was composed of
Joey de Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio ...
,
Christopher de Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
and
Louie Ignacio
Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio (born April 2, 1968), better known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University.
Ignacio also dire ...
. There were slight changes made in the council,
Joyce Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal (born May 6, 1968) is a Filipina film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was f ...
was replaced by Louie Ignacio. The season ended with 96 episodes on February 20, 2005.
The Ultimate Survivors were
Mike Tan
Jan Michael Silverio Tan (born December 31, 1986), is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show '' StarStruck'' aired on GMA Network.
Personal life
Tan is of Chinese de ...
of
Angono, Rizal
Angono ( or ), officially the Municipality of Angono ( tgl, Bayan ng Angono), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 130,494 people.
It is best known as the "Art ...
as the Ultimate Male Survivor and
Ryza Cenon of
Gapan, Nueva Ecija as the Ultimate Female Survivor.
Season 3
The third season of ''StarStruck'', aka (StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion) premiered on November 28, 2005. Hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
,
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 ...
and
Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting ''P ...
, The council was composed of
Joey de Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio ...
,
Louie Ignacio
Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio (born April 2, 1968), better known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University.
Ignacio also dire ...
and
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, host and executive producer. Regarded as ...
. The season ended with 77 episodes on March 12, 2006.
The Ultimate Survivors were
Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008), better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He was notable for his win in the reality talent competition '' StarSt ...
of
Bauko, Mountain Province as the Ultimate Male Survivor and
Jackie Rice
Jacqueline Sobreo Rice (born April 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, singer, and model.
Career and personal life
Born to an American father and a Filipino mother, she grew up in Olongapo City, Zambales. She was a student at St. Anne ...
of
Olongapo City, Zambales as the Ultimate Female Survivor and the first ever Ultimate Sole Survivor, won by
Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008), better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He was notable for his win in the reality talent competition '' StarSt ...
.
Season 4
The fourth season of ''StarStruck'', aka (StarStruck: The Next Level) premiered on December 4, 2006. Hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
,
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 ...
and
Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting ''P ...
, The council was composed of
Louie Ignacio
Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio (born April 2, 1968), better known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University.
Ignacio also dire ...
,
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, host and executive producer. Regarded as ...
and Douglas Quiano. The season ended with 91 episodes on March 25, 2007.
The newest titles of Ultimate Survivors were won by
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische-Kurzer (born 29 June 1990) is a Filipino former model and actress.
Biography
Although born in Manila, Mische grew up in Bocaue, Bulacan. Her father is of German- Spanish-American descent while her mother is Fili ...
of
Bocaue, Bulacan
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With the continuous expansion of Met ...
as the Ultimate Sweetheart,
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.
Early and personal life
His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
of
Angeles City, Pampanga as the Ultimate Hunk, and
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Re ...
of
General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite
General Mariano Alvarez, officially the Municipality of General Mariano Alvarez ( tgl, Bayan ng Heneral Mariano Alvarez) and often shortened as GMA, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 ce ...
and
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...
of
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 ...
as the Ultimate Loveteam.
Season 5
The fifth season of ''StarStruck'', aka (StarStruck V) premiered on November 15, 2009. Hosted by
Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting ''P ...
,
Carla Abellana
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in '' Sine Novela: ...
and
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the firs ...
. Carla Abellana replaced
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 ...
for this season, while Dennis Trillo replaced
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
, as the latter replaced
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 ...
, who will run as representative of the 4th district of the Province of Leyte as host of the game show
Family Feud
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The show has had three separate runs, th ...
.
Major changes happened on the show. The regular daily show became a daily update show that focused on the lives of the contestants and their activities and tests on the show. It was hosted by the show's the segment hosts are StarStruck graduates with
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', '' SOP'', and ''I ...
,
LJ Reyes,
Arci Muñoz and
Paulo Avelino
Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...
. They serve as StarStruck Shoutout, who is tasked to join the hopefuls as they go through every phase of the competition, it premiered on November 15, 2009. The council was composed of Lolit Solis, Floy Quintos and
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 ...
act as the members of the council.
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a ...
, was first reported to be part of the council in the place of
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 ...
but had to turn down the offer due to health problems.
The five mentors are from the Acting mentor;
Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director.
Career
Since appearing as a child actress in the ea ...
, Dance mentor; Douglas Nierras, Singing mentor; Jai Sabas-Aracama, Grooming and Make-up mentor; Barbi Chan and the Image mentor; Abbygale Arrenas de Leon. Also featured many fives: The Factor V, The V Mentors, The V Hosts together with Dingdong Dantes and
Nancy Castiglione
Nancy Castiglione (born Nancy Jane Castiglione on February 24, 1981) is a Canadian former actress and singer who worked in the Philippines.
Personal life
She had a relationship with Luis Manzano. She was also linked to actor Empoy Marquez, per ...
in the Final Judgment day, The Final V, and a 5 million dollars’ worth of prizes for the Ultimate Survivors. The season ended with 99 episodes on February 21, 2010.
The Ultimate Survivors were
Steven Silva
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of
Davao City
Davao City, officially the City of Davao ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Dabaw; ), is a first class highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of , making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of lan ...
as the Ultimate Male Survivor and
Sarah Lahbati
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of
Dasmariñas, Cavite as the Ultimate Female Survivor.
Season 6
The sixth season of ''StarStruck'', premiered on September 7, 2015. Hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
and
Megan Young
Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013. She is the first Filipina to win t ...
, The segment hosts are ''StarStruck'' graduates
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', '' SOP'', and ''I ...
,
Miguel Tanfelix
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor.
Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series ''Niño (TV series), Niño'' (2014). He is also kn ...
,
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...
, and
Rocco Nacino
Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987 in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines), known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is currently an exclusi ...
, and they serve as journey hosts, who are tasked to join the hopefuls as they go through every phase of the competition. The council was composed of
Joey de Leon
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,
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
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,
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
and Dingdong Dantes. The season ended with 76 episodes on December 19, 2015.
The Ultimate Survivors were
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People
* Hisao Migo (1900–1985), Japanese botanist
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Mandaluyong
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Loca ...
as the Ultimate Male Survivor and Klea Pineda of
Caloocan
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as the Ultimate Female Survivor.
Season 7
The seventh season of ''StarStruck'', premiered on June 15, 2019. Hosted by
Dingdong Dantes
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and
Jennylyn Mercado
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, and
Kyline Alcantara
Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipina singer, actress, dancer, host, and podcaster. Born in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Alcantara began acting at age seven and made her television debut in '' Star Circle Que ...
served as host of ''Inside StarStruck'', which airs from Monday to Friday on ''StarStruck''s
YouTube
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channel. The council was composed of
Heart Evangelista
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Early life
Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...
,
Cherie Gil
Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he ...
, and
Jose Manalo
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.
This season was directed by Monti Parungao and Rommel Gacho. The season ended with 28 episodes on September 15, 2019.
The recent Ultimate Survivors were Shayne Sava of
Binangonan, Rizal
Binangonan, officially the Municipality of Binangonan ( tgl, Bayan ng Binangonan) is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 313,631 people.
A thriving fish port and fi ...
as the Ultimate Female Survivor and Kim de Leon of
Balayan, Batangas
Balayan, officially the Municipality of Balayan ( tgl, Bayan ng Balayan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 95,913 people.
The town is rich among the natu ...
as the Ultimate Male Survivor.
Accolades
Notes
References
External links
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2003 Philippine television series debuts
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network original programming
Philippine reality television series