''SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' (''SNN: Showbiz News Now/Today'') is a

Philippine television Television in the Philippines was introduced in October 1953 upon the first commercial broadcast made by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN), making the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second in Asia to do so. Even ...

entertainment news broadcasting show broadcast by

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...

. Originally anchored by

Boy Abunda Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1961) is a Filipino television presenter, publicist, and talent manager. Known as the "King of Talk", Abunda has presented several talk shows centered on the Philippine entertainment indus ...

and

Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (; born February 14, 1971) is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably appeared as Princess Intan in the acclaimed '' Crazy Rich Asians'' and is a rec ...

, it aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from February 16, 2009 to September 9, 2011, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by '' Nasaan Ka, Elisa?.'' Abunda and

Bianca Gonzalez Bianca Monica Malasmas Gonzalez-Intal (; born March 11, 1983) is a Filipinos, Filipina television host and model. Hosting career Gonzalez first hosted ''GameChannel Extreme'' with Iya Villania, Chase Tinio and Aaron Mempin. Her first ever on ...

served as the final anchors.

Format

The show begins with a news segment identified as the topic of the evening's poll question, which home viewers can vote for through

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. The results of the informal poll is revealed at the end of the show. On its first year, a new segment, "Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot," was introduced. It aims to answer showbiz questions taken from Twitter and Facebook followers of the show on or before the show ends.

Cast

Main anchors

Reporters

* Mario Dumaual *

Gretchen Fullido Gretchen Marie Gumabao Fullido (; born June 4, 1984) is a Filipina presenter and model. She rose to prominence after hosting and guest appearances on several talk shows, televised competitions and sports events. Fullido is the current present ...

* Cesca Litton * Ginger Conejero * MJ Felipe

Former anchors

Fill-in anchors

Toni Gonzaga Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (born January 20, 1984), professionally known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino media personality, host, actress, businesswoman, singer and vlogger. Gonzaga was the former lead host of ABS-CBN's long-running reality ...

Mariel Rodriguez Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo-Padilla (born August 10, 1984), professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez (), is a Filipino-born American actress, television host, model, and video jockey. Early life Mariel Rodriguez was born Maria Erlind ...

Production

'' The Buzz'' hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino were placed as the new anchors of this program and it aired its first episode on February 16, 2009. During this time, their morning talk show ''

Boy & Kris ''Boy & Kris'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino, it aired from July 2, 2007 to February 13, 2009, replacing '' Homeboy'' and was replaced by '' Ruffa & Ai''. Topics on the show range ...

'' was at the peak of the ratings game. Once they were tapped as the new anchors, the talk show was then placed by another with

Ruffa Gutierrez Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 199 ...

and

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. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as ...

as the new hosts in the show '' Ruffa & Ai''. In 2010, Kris Aquino decided to take a leave from SNN to campaign for her brother

Noynoy Aquino Benigno Simeon Aquino III (; born Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III; February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021), also known as Noynoy Aquino and colloquially as PNoy, was a Filipino politician who served as the 15th president of the Philippines ...

who is running for the

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, during which time

and

were guest anchors. Aquino announced that she will be leaving SNN and The Buzz near the end of June to spend time with her family and not cause issues while her brother is in office as president.Kris says goodbye to 'The Buzz'
/ref> In 2010, Bianca Gonzalez, who was a guest host and temporary fill-in for Aquino, permanently replaced her to join Abunda. On September 9, 2011, SNN aired its final broadcast as Boy Abunda will now join ''

Bandila ''Bandila'' () is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally anchored by Korina Sanchez, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Ces Drilon, it aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from July 3, 2006, to March 17, 2 ...

''.

Awards

*23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television: Best Showbiz-Oriented Show *Boy Abunda for "Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host" in the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV

References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon ABS-CBN talk shows Entertainment news shows in the Philippines 2009 Philippine television series debuts 2011 Philippine television series endings 2000s Philippine television series 2010s Philippine television series Late night television programming Filipino-language television shows