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''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime
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broadcast by
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. Produced by
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 ...
, it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally hosted by
Tito Sotto Vicente Castelo Sotto III (; born August 24, 1948), professionally known as Tito Sotto, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, had two stints each as Senate Majority Le ...
, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Chiqui Hollman and Richie D'Horsie, it premiered on July 30, 1979. Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, de Leon, Jimmy Santos, Jose Manalo,
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 ...
, Wally Bayola,
Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, model, drag queen, and impersonator. He has appeared in films and several TV shows, and has been one of the co-hosts of longtime noontime sh ...
, Pauleen Luna,
Ryan Agoncillo Kristoffer Lou Gonzales Agoncillo (, born April 10, 1979), known professionally as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino actor, model, photographer, recording artist and TV host. Career Agoncillo started as a model at the age of fifteen, beginning as ...
,
Ryzza Mae Dizon Ryzza Mae de Guzman Dizon (born June 12, 2005) is a Filipino teen actress and television personality. She rose to prominence in 2012 when she won that year's edition of ''Eat Bulaga!''s Little Miss Philippines. She is currently the second youn ...
, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza,
Baste Granfon Sebastian Benedict Granfon Arumpac (born August 22, 2012 in General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines) also known by his nicknames Baste Granfon and Bae-by Baste, is a Filipino child actor, television host, and singer. He is the youngest ...
,
Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador ...
and
Miles Ocampo Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1997), known professionally as Miles Ocampo, is a Filipino actress, model, writer, and singer. A former mainstay in the kiddie gag show ''Goin' Bulilit'', she is a member of Crown Artist Management, a talent ag ...
currently serve as the hosts.


Overview


Radio Philippines Network (1979–1989)

Production Specialists, Inc., a company owned by Romy Jalosjos, came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for
Radio Philippines Network Radio Philippines Network, Inc. (RPN) is a Philippine television and radio company based in Quezon City. It is the flagship media property of Nine Media Corporation of the ALC Group of Companies; along with the Office of the Press Secreta ...
. Antonio Tuviera pitched that
Tito Sotto Vicente Castelo Sotto III (; born August 24, 1948), professionally known as Tito Sotto, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, had two stints each as Senate Majority Le ...
, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon would be the "perfect" hosts for the show. At a meeting at the InterContinental Manila, Tuviera made an offer to them which was accepted. ''Eat Bulaga!'' premiered on July 30, 1979, with its pilot episode filmed in RPN Live Studio 1 in Broadcast City. Chiqui Hollman and Richie D'Horsie also served as the original hosts. The theme song was written by Vincent Dy Buncio and Pancho Oppus, while melody was composed by Vic Sotto and musically arranged by Homer Flores. During the show's first few months, it was in the brink of cancellation due to competition and lacked of advertisers, despite having their advertising rates reduced to 750 and the hosts' lack of salary for six months. De Leon said that he, Tito and Vic didn't sign a contract with the show, when they were offered to become hosts. Vic Sotto said that he accepted the offer and would stop, once he had money to buy a personal vehicle. De Leon also said that the show was supposed to be a short-term employment. After 2 years, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and de Leon decided to stay with the show. The show gained top-rating status in 1980 with the segment "Mr. Macho." Production Specialists later handed production to
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 ...
In 1982,
Coney Reyes Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film ''R ...
joined the show as the newest host. During the
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, the show went off the air from February 27, 1986, to March 1, 1986, as the transmitter of RPN had been shut down. In 1987,
Aiza Seguerra Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly and still known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifie ...
joined the show after ''Little Miss Philippines''. The show left Broadcast City on December 2, 1987, and transferred to Celebrity Sports Plaza on December 3, 1987. The network was also beset by periodical change of management, leading to Tony Tuviera's decision to conduct negotiations with then-fledgling network
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to eventually transfer the show.


ABS-CBN (1989–1995)

In 1989, ''Eat...Bulaga!'' moved to
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 ...
under a co-production agreement due to problems brought about by the sequestration of RPN. On February 18, 1989, the show premiered on ABS-CBN and was staged at
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, with a TV special titled ''Eat... Bulaga!: Moving On''. After its transfer to ABS-CBN, the show started airing from ABS-CBN Studio 1 at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center. During the show's special occasions, they were allowed usage of the network's Studio 2 as a venue. The show's tenth anniversary was held on September 23, 1989, at Araneta Coliseum. In 1991,
Ruby Rodriguez Ruby Rodriguez (born January 10, 1966) is a Filipino actress and one of the former hosts of the Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. Career Rodriguez originally started her career as a preschool teacher, later appearing in a rec ...
and
Rio Diaz Rio Díaz-Cojuangco (; born Rosario Aspillera Díaz; 14 August 1959 – 4 October 2004), was a Filipino beauty queen, television presenter, actress and politician. The sister of former Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Díaz, she was diagnosed with s ...
became regular co-hosts. In 1994, ABS-CBN attempted to buy the airing rights of the show from TAPE Inc. Antonio Tuviera and Malou Choa-Fagar rejected the offer, leading to the network giving an ultimatum to the show to leave the network in January 1995.


GMA Network (since 1995)

In 1994, the show moved out from ABS-CBN Studio 1, and returned to Celebrity Sports Plaza, as preparation for the show's transfer to
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 ...
. A contract signing between TAPE, Inc. and GMA officials was held at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila on January 19, 1995. The show premiered on GMA Network on January 28, 1995, with a TV special titled ''Eat... Bulaga!: The Moving!''. Toni Rose Gayda,
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 ...
, Samantha Lopez, and Francis Magalona became hosts in 1995, and
Anjo Yllana Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana Jr., more commonly known as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. Early life He was born Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968 in Parañaque (which was t ...
in 1998. In 2000, ''Eat Bulaga!'' became the first to give away millions on Philippine television. The show introduced "Laban o Bawi" to its audience and it became an instant hit. In May 2001, Magalona was removed from the show following his arrest due to drug possession.
Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows ''SOP Rules'', ''Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba ...
served as his replacement. After his acquittal from the drug charges and subsequent rehabilitation, Magalona returned in 2002. In April 2002, the ratings of ''Eat Bulaga!'' surged following the popularity of the SexBomb Dancers and the segment ''Sige, Ano Kaya Mo? Sakmo!''. The 25th year celebration of the show was aired on November 19, 2004, from
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. It won the Best Entertainment (One-Off/Annual) Special at the Asian Television Award in
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on December 1, 2005. The presentation, titled ''Eat Bulaga Silver Special'', was broadcast on November 27 and 29, 2004. In 2006, the SexBomb Girls left the show due to a dispute with the show's producers. They were replaced by EB Babes in August. In March 2007, the SexBomb Girls returned to the show and would later leave in 2011. In September 2007, de Leon started an on-screen fight with Willie Revillame, which led to the
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. On March 6, 2009, Francis Magalona died due to
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, and a tribute episode was held the following day.
Ryan Agoncillo Kristoffer Lou Gonzales Agoncillo (, born April 10, 1979), known professionally as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino actor, model, photographer, recording artist and TV host. Career Agoncillo started as a model at the age of fifteen, beginning as ...
joined the show later in 2009 and the show's 30th anniversary special ''Tatlong Dekads ng Dabarkads'' aired. In 2014, Lenten drama specials returned and an annual awards ceremony, the ''Dabarkads Awards'', was first held. In July 2015, the love team AlDub started along with the segment '' Kalyeserye''. The show tripled its Mega Manila and nationwide television ratings and became a daily trending topic on
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worldwide. The show held 10 out of 10 highest-rated episodes in 2015. The show held a benefit concert at the Philippine Arena on October 24, 2015. Dubbed as ''
Tamang Panahon "Tamang Panahon" () is a special episode of ''Eat Bulaga!'' as well as the 87th episode of its "Kalyeserye" portion. The episode is also a benefit concert that was aired lived on television in the Philippines and other countries on October 24, ...
'', its hashtag #ALDubEBTamangPanahon reached 41 million tweets, becoming the most used hashtag within 24 hours on Twitter. The segment ''Kalyeserye'' concluded on December 17, 2016, with a total of 400 episodes. On December 8, 2018, the show moved its live studio location to
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in Cainta,
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. In March 2020, the admission of a live audience in the studio and production were suspended due to the
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caused by the
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. The show resumed its programming on June 8, 2020. In 2020,
Anjo Yllana Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana Jr., more commonly known as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. Early life He was born Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968 in Parañaque (which was t ...
and
Ruby Rodriguez Ruby Rodriguez (born January 10, 1966) is a Filipino actress and one of the former hosts of the Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. Career Rodriguez originally started her career as a preschool teacher, later appearing in a rec ...
were let go from the show. On October 2, 2021,
Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador ...
joined the show to host the new segment ''DC 2021''.


Cast

*
Tito Sotto Vicente Castelo Sotto III (; born August 24, 1948), professionally known as Tito Sotto, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, had two stints each as Senate Majority Le ...
* Vic Sotto * Joey de Leon * Jimmy Santos * Jose Manalo *
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 ...
* Wally Bayola *
Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, model, drag queen, and impersonator. He has appeared in films and several TV shows, and has been one of the co-hosts of longtime noontime sh ...
* Pauleen Luna *
Ryan Agoncillo Kristoffer Lou Gonzales Agoncillo (, born April 10, 1979), known professionally as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino actor, model, photographer, recording artist and TV host. Career Agoncillo started as a model at the age of fifteen, beginning as ...
*
Ryzza Mae Dizon Ryzza Mae de Guzman Dizon (born June 12, 2005) is a Filipino teen actress and television personality. She rose to prominence in 2012 when she won that year's edition of ''Eat Bulaga!''s Little Miss Philippines. She is currently the second youn ...
* Alden Richards * Maine Mendoza *
Baste Granfon Sebastian Benedict Granfon Arumpac (born August 22, 2012 in General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines) also known by his nicknames Baste Granfon and Bae-by Baste, is a Filipino child actor, television host, and singer. He is the youngest ...
*
Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador ...
*
Miles Ocampo Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1997), known professionally as Miles Ocampo, is a Filipino actress, model, writer, and singer. A former mainstay in the kiddie gag show ''Goin' Bulilit'', she is a member of Crown Artist Management, a talent ag ...
*
Ruru Madrid Ruru may refer to: Places * Ruru, Nepal * Ruru, New Zealand People *Rouran, an ancient nomadic race from the Mongolian steppes, also called Juan Juan * Ruru Madrid, a Filipino teen actor Others *Māori name for the morepork owl *A Kanohi from the ...


Former cast

* Adolf Garalde * Aicelle Santos * Aiko Melendez *
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 ...
* Aileen Damiles *
Aiza Seguerra Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly and still known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifie ...
* Aji Estornino * Alden Richards * Alfie Lorenzo * Ali Sotto *
Alicia Mayer Catherine Gutierrez (born on May 2, 1976), known professionally as Alicia Mayer, is a former model and actress from the Philippines. Biography She was one of the hosts of the longest noon-time variety show, ''Eat Bulaga!''. She was the Co ...
* Amboy Valdez * Amy Perez * Ana Marie Craig * Angela Luz *
Anjo Yllana Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana Jr., more commonly known as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. Early life He was born Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968 in Parañaque (which was t ...
*
Ariana Barouk Ariana Barouk (born November 5, 1982) is a model, actress, and singer who represented Cuba in the seventh edition of the environmentally-oriented Miss Earth 2007 international beauty pageant. She was the first Miss Cuba in several decades to c ...
* Ariani Nogueira * Atong Redillas * BJ Forbes * Bababoom Girls * Babyface * BakClash Divas * Bea Bueno * Becca Godinez * Bessie Badilla * Ronaldo Joseph Joaquin as Bikoy Baboy * Bonitos * Boom Boom Pow Boys * Boy Katawan * Broadway Boys * Camille Ocampo *
Carmina Villaroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. Personal life Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroe ...
*
Ces Quesada Ces Quesada (; born June 13, 1958) is a Filipina actress and TV host. She is currently signed with GMA Network and ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Netw ...
*
Charo Santos-Concio María Rosario Navarro Santos-Concio (born October 27, 1955), popularly known as Charo Santos-Concio or simply Charo Santos (), is a Filipino media executive and actress. She is the host of '' Maalaala Mo Kaya'', the longest-running television d ...
* Chia Hollman * Chiqui Hollman * Chihuahua Boys * Christelle Abello * Christine Jacob *
Ciara Sotto Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto ( , born July 2, 1980) is a Filipina actress and singer. Personal life She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa-Sotto and actor and Senator Vicente Sotto III. She is a first cousin of Sharon Cuneta (thei ...
* Cindy Kurleto *
Coney Reyes Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film ''R ...
* Cumbacheros * Daiana Menezes * Danilo Barrios *
Dasuri Choi Choi Da-seul (born April 25, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea), popularly known as Dasuri Choi, is a South Korean dancer and entertainer based in the Philippines. Dasuri won Best in Talent and is the 2nd Runner-up winner in the segment, "You're My ...
(최다슬) *
Dawn Zulueta Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo (born March 4, 1969), known professionally as Dawn Zulueta (), is a Filipino actress, host and commercial model. She was recognized as the only Filipino actor to win two different major accolades in acting cat ...
* Debraliz Valasote * Derek Ramsay *
Dencio Padilla Prudencio Baldivia (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian. Career He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Ba ...
* Diana Zubiri * Dindin Llarena * Dingdong Avanzado * Dingdong Dantis the Impersonator * Donita Rose *
Donna Cruz Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal professionally known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina singer and actress. She is a member of the Philippine showbiz family Cruz. Her self-titled debut album ''Donna'' was well received by the general public and ear ...
*E-Male Dancers *EB Babes *Echo Calingal *
Edgar Allan Guzman Edgar Allan Guzman (born November 20, 1989 in Pasig, Philippines) also known by his nickname and screen name EA Guzman, is a Filipino actor, singer, host, model, and vlogger. He gained popularity after he became the Mr. Pogi 2006 of ''Eat Bula ...
*Eileen Macapagal *Eisen Bayubay *
Eric Quizon Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 12th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, ...
*Felipe Tauro * Francis Magalona *Fire (Ana Rivera & Soraya Sinsuat) *Frida Fonda *Gabby Abshire *Gemma Fitzgerald *
Gladys Guevarra Gladys Guevarra-Navarrete (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipina actress, singer and comedienne, and a former housemate in '' Pinoy Big Brother''. Early life Gladys Guevarra is a comedian and voice impersonator who previously worked in GMA Ne ...
*Gov Lloyd *
Gretchen Barretto Gretchen Castelo Barretto (; born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino actress, socialite, and philanthropist. She was launched in Regal Films' ''14 Going on Steady'' as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which serve ...
* Halina Perez * Helen Gamboa * Helen Vela * Herbert Bautista *Ho and Ha *Illac Diaz *Inday Garutay * Isabelle Daza * Iza Calzado *Jaime Garchitorena *
Janice de Belen Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (; born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and television host. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Horror-Drama''” for her acting prowess and exception ...
*Janna Tee *
Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows ''SOP Rules'', ''Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba ...
* Jaya * Jenny Syquia *
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 be ...
* Joey Albert *John Edric Ulang * Jomari Yllana * John Prats *
Joyce Jimenez Joyce Herrín Reintegrado-Egbalic, popularly known by her screen name Joyce Jimenez (born March 21, 1978) is an American-born Filipino former actress who stars in movies in the Philippines. In the early 2000s, Joyce Jimenez was titled "Fantasya ...
*
Joyce Pring Princess Joyce Enaje Pring (born May 4, 1993) is a Filipina television personality and host. Born in Tondo, Manila, she began hosting as a video jockey after winning at Myx VJ Search in 2011. Pring became a Sparkle artist for her hosting in th ...
*Juannie *Jude Matthew Servilla * Julia Clarete *Julia Gonowon * K Brosas * Keempee de Leon *Kevin *Kidz @ Work * Kim Idol * Kitty Girls *
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 ...
* Kristine Florendo * Kurimaw Boyz * Lady Lee * Lalaine Edson * Lana Asanin * Lana Jalosjos * Lance Serrano * Lani Mercado *
Larry Silva Hilarion "Larry" Cuenca Silva (October 21, 1937 – April 27, 2004), also known as Pipoy, was a Filipino comedian, film actor, television personality, boxer and politician. He started as an amateur boxer before being discovered in the show bus ...
*Leila Kuzma *Leonard Obal *Lindsay Custodio *"Long Tall" Howard Medina *Los Viajeros *
Lougee Basabas Maria Lourdes Grace Valdivia Basabas, better known as Lougee (pronounced "Loo-gee") (born October 24, 1984), is a singer and songwriter based in Manila, Philippines. She is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Mojofly and was a host o ...
* Luane Dy *Lyn Ching-Pascual *Macho Men Dancers *Macho Men *Jinky "Madam Kilay" Cubillan *Male AttraXion *Manny Distor *Maneouvres * Manilyn Reynes *
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', '' Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' T ...
* Maricel Soriano *Mark Ariel Fresco *
Maureen Wroblewitz Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz (; ; ; born June 22, 1998), also known as Maureen Wrob, is a Filipino actress, beauty queen, and model best known for winning the fifth season of '' Asia's Next Top Model''. She represented the Philippines in ...
*Mausi Wohlfarth *
Michael V. Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan (born December 17, 1969), known professionally as Michael V. and also known as Bitoy, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and recording artist, who appears in the GMA Network show '' Bubble Gang'' and '' Pepito Manalot ...
* Michelle van Eimeren * Mickey Ferriols *Mike Zerrudo * Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski *Millet Advincula *
Mitoy Yonting Michael Yonting (born January 5, 1970), more popularly known by his screen name Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and lead vocalist for his band, The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of ''The V ...
*Music Hero Band *Nadine Schmidt * Niño Muhlach * Nova Villa *OctoArts Dancers * Ogie Alcasid *
Onemig Bondoc Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc (born May 12, 1977), professionally known as Onemig Bondoc, is a Filipino actor and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like '' T.G.I.S.'' and its spin-off '' Growing Up'' shown on GMA Network. He la ...
*Patani Daño * Patricia Fernandez * Patricia Tumulak * Pepe Pimentel * Phoemela Baranda *
Pia Guanio Liana Pia Coronado Guanio-Mago (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipina actress and television presenter. She is head anchor for the entertainment program ''Showbiz Central''. She is also the former showbiz segment anchor for the GMA Network p ...
*Plinky Recto *
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 ...
*Priscilla Monteyro *The Quandos *Rachel Ann Wolfe * Rading Carlos * Randy Santiago * Rannie Raymundo * Raqi Terra * Rey de la Cruz * Rey Pumaloy * Richard Hwan * Richard Merk * Richie D'Horsie *
Rio Diaz Rio Díaz-Cojuangco (; born Rosario Aspillera Díaz; 14 August 1959 – 4 October 2004), was a Filipino beauty queen, television presenter, actress and politician. The sister of former Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Díaz, she was diagnosed with s ...
* Robert Em * Robert Ortega * Robin da Roza *
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* Roxanne Abad Santos *
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Ratings

According to
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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the show had its highest rating on October 24, 2015, with a 50.8% rating during the ''Tamang Panahon'' special.


Spin-offs

The first regional version of the show, '' Eat Na Ta!'' premiered on November 12, 2007. While ''Eat Na Ta sa TV'' premiered on November 24 of the same year. It served as a pre-programming for ''Eat Bulaga!'' in Visayas until 2008. Internationally, SCTV aired ''
Eat Bulaga! Indonesia ''Eat Bulaga! Indonesia'' is an Indonesian variety and game show produced by Philippine television production company Television and Production Exponents, Inc., which is aired by SCTV Network in Indonesia. It is the Indonesian franchise of ...
'' on July 16, 2012, and later '' The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia''. ''Eat Bulaga! Indonesia'' concluded on April 3, 2014, while ''The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia'' ended on August 8, 2016. In 2019, ''Eat Bulaga! Myanmar'' started development.


See also

* List of accolades received by Eat Bulaga!


References


External links

* * {{AlDub 1979 Philippine television series debuts ABS-CBN original programming Filipino-language television shows GMA Network original programming Philippine variety television shows Radio Philippines Network original programming Television productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic Television series by TAPE Inc.