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Game KNB
''Game Ka Na Ba?'', formerly ''Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba'' (stylized as ''Game KNB?'') is a Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN. The main goal of the game is to win 2 million Philippine pesos, pesos (either 1 million, progressive jackpot, or a brand new car in earlier versions) by answering trivia questions. The show first aired on October 8, 2001, as ''Game Ka Na Ba?'' on the primetime block of ABS-CBN. It was renamed ''Million-Million Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'' the following year after a multi-million progressive jackpot was introduced. In 2003, it was renamed ''Next Level Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'', and a physical round was introduced. The show moved to the noontime block on November 15, 2004 and was renamed ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?''; it was hosted by Kris Aquino from its premiere until March 3, 2007 to concentrate on ''Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal''. She was replaced by Edu Manzano on March 5, 2007, until the end of its original run on October 23, 2009. It also aired internationally o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, sharing the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. The history of game shows dates back to the invention of television as a medium. On most game shows, contestants either have to answer questions or solve puzzles, typically to win either money or prizes. Game shows often reward players with prizes such as cash, trips and goods and services provided by the show's sponsor. History 1930s–1950s Game shows began to appear on radio and television in the late 1930s. The first television game show, ''Spelling Bee'', as well as the first radio game show, '' Information Please'', were both broadcast in 1938; the first major success in the game show genre was '' Dr. I.Q.'', a radio quiz show that began in 193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cellular Phone
A mobile phone, cellular phone, cell phone, cellphone, handphone, hand phone or pocket phone, sometimes shortened to simply mobile, cell, or just phone, is a portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user is moving within a telephone service area. The radio frequency link establishes a connection to the switching systems of a mobile phone operator, which provides access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Modern mobile telephone services use a cellular network architecture and, therefore, mobile telephones are called ''cellular telephones'' or ''cell phones'' in North America. In addition to telephony, digital mobile phones ( 2G) support a variety of other services, such as text messaging, multimedia messagIng, email, Internet access, short-range wireless communications ( infrared, Bluetooth), business applications, video games and digital photography. Mobile phones offering only those capabilities are known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (2006) Title Card
''Game Ka Na Ba?'', formerly ''Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba'' (stylized as ''Game KNB?'') is a Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN. The main goal of the game is to win 2 million Philippine pesos, pesos (either 1 million, progressive jackpot, or a brand new car in earlier versions) by answering trivia questions. The show first aired on October 8, 2001, as ''Game Ka Na Ba?'' on the primetime block of ABS-CBN. It was renamed ''Million-Million Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'' the following year after a multi-million progressive jackpot was introduced. In 2003, it was renamed ''Next Level Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'', and a physical round was introduced. The show moved to the noontime block on November 15, 2004 and was renamed ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?''; it was hosted by Kris Aquino from its premiere until March 3, 2007 to concentrate on ''Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal''. She was replaced by Edu Manzano on March 5, 2007, until the end of its original run on October 23, 2009. It also aired internationally o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christmas In The Philippines
Christmas in the Philippines ( fil, Pasko sa Pilipinas) is one of the biggest holidays in the country. The Philippines, one of the two predominantly Catholic countries in Asia (the other one being East Timor), celebrates the world's longest Christmas season ( fil, Kapaskuhan, link=no). With Christmas music played as early as August, the holiday season gradually begins by September, reaches its peak in December with Christmastide, and concludes within the week after New Year's Day; however, festivities could last until the third Sunday of January, the feast day of the Santo Niño de Cebú. Officially, the holiday season is observed by the Catholic Church from the first day of Advent—the fourth Sunday before Christmas—to Epiphany (Three Kings' Day), which falls between January 2 and 8. Etymology and nomenclature In Filipino and most Philippine languages, the word '' Paskó'' commonly refers to Christmas. It comes from the Spanish phrase "''pascua de navidad''" (); the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (2004) Title Card
''Game Ka Na Ba?'', formerly ''Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba'' (stylized as ''Game KNB?'') is a Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN. The main goal of the game is to win 2 million pesos (either 1 million, progressive jackpot, or a brand new car in earlier versions) by answering trivia questions. The show first aired on October 8, 2001, as ''Game Ka Na Ba?'' on the primetime block of ABS-CBN. It was renamed ''Million-Million Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'' the following year after a multi-million progressive jackpot was introduced. In 2003, it was renamed ''Next Level Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'', and a physical round was introduced. The show moved to the noontime block on November 15, 2004 and was renamed ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?''; it was hosted by Kris Aquino from its premiere until March 3, 2007 to concentrate on ''Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal''. She was replaced by Edu Manzano on March 5, 2007, until the end of its original run on October 23, 2009. It also aired internationally on The Filipino Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Peso
The Philippine peso, also referred to by its Tagalog name ''piso'' (Philippine English: , , plural pesos; tl, piso ; sign: ₱; code: PHP), is the official currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 ''sentimo'', also called centavos. The Philippine peso sign is denoted by the symbol "₱", introduced under American rule in place of the original peso sign "$" used throughout Spanish America. Alternative symbols used are "PHP", "PhP", "Php", or just "P". The monetary policy of the Philippines is conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), established on July 3, 1993, as its central bank. It produces the country's banknotes and coins at its Security Plant Complex, which is set to move to New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac."Overview of the BSP" Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Official Website. Retrieved on Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vhong Navarro
Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro (born January 4, 1977), known professionally as Vhong Navarro, is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist and television host. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. He is also part of the dance group Streetboys alongside fellow ''It's Showtime'' host Jhong Hilario. Assault incident On January 22, 2014, Navarro was attacked and severely beaten by a group of men inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, according to his manager, Chito S. Roño. Roño said Navarro was invited by a female friend named Deniece Cornejo to visit her condominium unit, where he was tied up and blindfolded by several men, threatened and then beaten up. The perpetrator was identified as Cedric Lee, who was also accompanied by several other men during the time of the incident. Following this, it was stated that Navarro would temporarily not be appearing on '' It's Showtime'' and other television projects while he con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (; born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, host, actress, producer, vlogger and entrepreneur. She is the former lead host of long-running reality show, '' Pinoy Big Brother''. Toni Gonzaga is well known for her strabismus, which is known in Filipino as duling. Personal life Toni Gonzaga was born Celestine Cruz Gonzaga on January 20, 1984, in Taytay, She is the eldest daughter of former ''punong barangay'', councilor and vice mayor Carlito "Bonoy" and Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga, who also acts as her talent manager. Her sister, Catherine "Cathy" Gonzaga, professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is also an actress, comedian, television host and vlogger. In Taytay, she was an elected Barangay Kagawad for one term and a Sunday school teacher in Taytay United Methodist Church. She studied mass communication at the Dominican College in San Juan for two years. Later, she transferred to the Asian Institute for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvin Agustin
Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan (born January 29, 1979), known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur. Early life Agustin is the youngest and the only male child of Theresa and Danilo Cuyugan and has two older sisters. He learned acting through his mother. Television career Agustin is one of the Star Magic talents during 1990s. He started his television career in 1996 through ABS-CBN's youth oriented show Gimik and was paired with singer-actress Jolina Magdangal. He was also chosen to be one of the lead casts of soap opera '' Esperanza'' and miniseries '' Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako''. He was paired with Magdangal once again and they become the protagonists of soap opera Labs Ko Si Babe, the first Philippine romantic-comedy series. After ''Labs Ko si Babe'' ended in 2000, he became part of the trio named Whattamen together with his real life best friends Dominic Ochoa and Rico Yan. The trio became the replacement hosts for Willie Revillam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlene Gonzales
Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin-Muhlach (; born May 1, 1974) is a Filipina actress, media personality, and beauty queen. Gonzales won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant held in Manila, where she won the Best National Costume award and was one of the Top 6 Finalists. She is also an award-winning talk show host and a commercial model. Early and personal life Gonzales was born to actor Bernard Bonnin and model Elvira Gonzales, on May 1, 1974. Among her siblings is actor Richard Bonnin, and her cousin is '' Bagets'' actor J.C. Bonnin. She is of Spanish ancestry. She attended Bishop Amat Memorial Highschool in La Puente, California, finishing in 1992. She earned a degree in BS Psychology from the University of Santo Tomas. She married Filipino actor Aga Muhlach on May 28, 2001. They have twin children born on November 5, 2001, named Andrés and Atasha. Pageant career Gonzales won the Binibining Pilipinas Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isko Salvador
Herman "Isko" Salvador Jr. (born May 21, 1958), also known as Brod Pete, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for his "''Ang Dating Doon''" parody segment in the comedy show ''Bubble Gang'', as a host of ''Celebrity Bluff'', and his frequent use of the word "alien". Early life and education Herman Salvador was born in the municipality of Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in 1980 with a Bachelor of Communication Arts. He has mentioned that his idol is Dolphy, a Filipino comedian. Career Salvador started his career as a scriptwriter. He began writing gags in the early 1980s. In the 1980s he was a comedy writer for the Philippine's longest-running comedy sitcom, '' John en Marsha'', in which he also played a character named Iskô – giving rise to his stage name. After that sitcom ended, he wrote for other shows, including Plaza 1899, Home Along Da Riles, ''Champoy'', ''Going Bananas'', and ''Buddy en Sol''. Brod Pete S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Ochoa
Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda. Career Dominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in '' T.G.I.S.'' on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, ''Gimik'' and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in ''Super Laff In''. He stayed with ABS-CBN where he is one of the network's actors for 26 years from 1996 to 2022. Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in ''Whattamen'' formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. His last project on ABS-CBN was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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