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Lokomoko
''Lokomoko'' (''Lokomoko'' is Filipino for ''Niloloko mo ako'', English for ''"You're Fooling Me!"'') (formerly ''Lokomoko High'', ''Lokomoko U'', ''Lokomoko U Ang Kulit!'' and ''Lokomoko: La-Bus'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by TV5. It aired from August 15, 2008, to September 8, 2013, replacing ''PBA on ABC'' and was replaced by '' Tropa Mo Ko Unli''. It was TV5's longest-running comedy show. Brief history The show was one of TV5's first shows, launched during August 9, 2008. Its original format was inspired by Wow Mali yet it was also a semi-gag show until in February 2009, it was adapted into a full-time gag show format airing on Friday evenings. After a year and two months, it moved to Wednesdays on April 7, 2010 with its most current format move to Thursdays in 2010 and eventually are back to Fridays on September 10, 2010. On May 6, 2011, the show returned to its original format, ''Lokomoko''. On October 16, 2011, it was moved to Sunday, 11:30 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dianne Medina
Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre (born November 5, 1986) is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic. Early life Dianne Medina was born Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina, on November 5, 1986. In 1991, she studied elementary education at the Holy Spirit School in Cubao, Quezon City. In 2013, she graduated secondary school at Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Miriam College. Career 2006–2010: Early career Medina was one of the 12 finalists of ''Wazzup Wazzups 2006 Tadjock Search. After winning the search, she became a regular segment host of the satirical comedy news program and appeared as a guest host of Studio 23's morning news and talk show, ''Breakfast''. In 2007, she was cast as Dianne in the ABS-CBN sitcom, '' Let's Go'', directed by Bobot Mortiz. She was personally offered by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valeen Montenegro
Valeen Montenegro Vicente-Manuel (born June 10, 1990) is a Filipino actress, comedian and model. Career Montenegro started her acting career as one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic in 2006. Her first acting role was in a one-episode stint in the comedy fantasy series ''Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', playing a younger version of Gloria Romero (actress), Gloria Romero's character Maria. In 2007, Montenegro appeared in ''Ysabella'' and played a ghost in her first feature film ''Hide and Seek''. In 2008, she transferred as a non-exclusive talent in the Kapatid Network and was seen on TV5 (Philippines), TV5's teen drama series ''HushHush'' and sketch comedy show ''Lokomoko U, Lokomoko''. In 2015, she moved to GMA Network, GMA-7 after signing an exclusive contract and usually plays either villain or comedic roles in many of the network's teleseryes and is regularly seen in ''Bubble Gang''. Montenegro appeared on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bela Padilla
Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan (born May 3, 1991), better known by her stage name Bela Padilla (), is a Filipino actress, host, singer, writer, and director. She is best known for her roles in television dramas on GMA-7 and ABS-CBN, as well as critically acclaimed films such as '' 100 Tula Para Kay Stella'' (with JC Santos) and '' Meet Me in St. Gallen'' (with Carlo Aquino). She is also recognized for her performances in ''The Day After Valentine's'' and '' On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets''. In 2022, she made her directorial debut with the film ''366'' (opposite Zanjoe Marudo and JC Santos), produced by Viva Films. Additionally, she wrote the screenplay for Joyce Bernal's film '' Last Night'', starring Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual. Aside from her acting career, she has continued to develop her skills in writing and directing for future projects. Early life and education Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan was born to British father Cornelius Gary Sullivan and mother Margarette C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wow Mali
''Wow'' (: Double Hit) (formerly ''Wow'' , ''Wow Maling Mali'', ''Wow Meganon'', ''Wow Mali Pa Rin!'' and ''Wow Mali! Lakas ng Tama'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television comedy show broadcast by TV5 (Philippine TV network), ABC/TV5. Originally hosted by Joey de Leon, it aired on ABC from May 25, 1996 to August 2, 2008. The show returned to TV5 from February 22, 2009 to June 28, 2015, and again from August 26, 2023 to October 26, 2024. Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola serve as the final hosts. It is the List of longest-running Philippine television series, longest-running gag show in the Philippines. History The Philippines got its first taste of unpretentious, candidly-captured-for-TV Filipino humor on May 25, 1996, from the reality-based comedy show WoW Mali, hosted by feted comedian Joey de Leon. Inspired by the America's Funniest Home Videos concept, WoW Mali features a plethora of video footage featuring practical jokes, bloopers and wacky segments, as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empoy Marquez
Julius Erman "Empoy" Ramos Marquez (born July 3, 1981), also known mononymously as Empoy, is a Filipino actor, comedian and host. He is best known for playing the male lead in '' Kita Kita'' (2017), the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time. His performance earned him a nomination for the Gawad Urian for Best Actor. After winning the Mr. Suave look-alike contest on ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', he was awarded a minor role in the 2003 comedy film '' Mr. Suave''. From 2003 to 2008, he had small roles in several films and television shows, where he was typecast as the comical sidekick. He also appeared in some independent films. Marquez then appeared in TV5's '' Lokomoko'' (2008–2013), '' Tropa Mo Ko Unli'' (2013–2015), and played the titular superhero character in '' Kapitan Awesome'' (2012–2013). He also portrayed Chiz in the 2015 sitcom '' Mac & Chiz''. In 2018, he had a supporting role in the television drama '' Since I Found You'' and also co-starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Ryan
Princess Ryan (born May 26, 1989) is a former Filipina-Irish TV personality. She was a contact star with ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN and Star Magic. Early life Ryan was born in Maasin, Maasin, Leyte to an Irish father and a Filipina mother. She was raised there until her elementary years, when they moved to Manila. Career Ryan started modeling at a young age. She became a beauty contestant in a segment of the then noontime show, Magandang Tanghali Bayan, ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan''. Although she didn't win, she was signed by Johnny Manahan. She was introduced to the public as part of Star Magic, Star Magic's Star Circle Batch 13. Her first TV show was on ''Bora (TV series), Bora''. Star Magic then formed a girl group, Koolchx, that included her, Malaya Lewandowski, Niña Dolino, Cassandra Ponti, and two other girls. They performed on ''ASAP (TV program), ASAP'' until the group split. In 2008, she was part of the original cast of the comedy gag show ''Banana Sundae, Banana Spl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropa Mo Ko Unli
''Tropa Mo Ko Unli Spoof'' (formerly known as ''Tropa Mo Ko Unli'' and ''Tropa Mo Ko Nice di ba?'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by TV5. It aired from September 14, 2013 to July 4, 2015, replacing ''Lokomoko'' and ''Tropang Kulit'' and was replaced by ''LolaBasyang.com''. The title is a merger between ''Tropang Trumpo'' and ''Lokomoko U'', resulting in Ogie Alcasid's return/arrival to TV5. Launched on September 14, 2013, Tropa Mo Ko Unli is one of the 8 newly launched weekend programs under the "Weekend Do It Better" block of the network. The show had its first revamp in June 2014 which resulted to the program's renaming as "Tropa MoKo Nice Diba?!" and the second one that led to the new season as "Tropa MoKo Unli Spoof" in January 2015. The show was ended on July 4, 2015. Segments Parodies *''Amazing Rice Philippines'' - parody of TV5's reality competition show '' Amazing Race Philippines'' *''Anino & Abundat Tonight'' - parody of the ABS-CBN's prim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vin Abrenica
Avin "Vin" Guiang Abrenica (born May 29, 1991) is a Filipino actor who appeared as a contestant on the reality-based talent search show '' Artista Academy'' and later won the competition with Sophie Albert. He is known for biggest break as Jepoy Madrigal in ''Wildflower'' and Elmer Marasigan, the villain and rival of Alex in '' A Soldier's Heart''. Career After his win in ''Artista Academy'', he was the cast as the male lead in '' Never Say Goodbye'', a primetime series that aired on TV5. Along with Sophie Albert as the female lead. The cast also included Nora Aunor, Alice Dixson, Gardo Versoza, and Cesar Montano. That same year, he landed the role of Charlie Cadiz in '' Misibis Bay'', a mini serye that inaugurated him as a hunk actor. The following year, Abrenica appeared in the gay-themed comedy drama '' Beki Boxer'' and the romantic suspense drama ''Jasmine''. In 2015, Abrenica received a significant project to top-bill the remake of ''My Fair Lady'' with Jasmine Curtis Smi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game 'N Go
''Game 'N Go'' (lit. ''Game and Go'') is a Philippine noontime game show variety show broadcast by TV5. retrieved via www.interaksyon.com Mar 16, 2012 Originally scheduled to air from Mondays to Saturdays, the program aired with a Sunday noontime slot. It aired from June 17, 2012 to February 3, 2013, replacing '' Sunday Funday''. The program broadcast live from TV5's Delta Studio in , the timeslot is every Sundays at 12:00 nn to 2:30 pm. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JC De Vera
John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera was offered a basketball scholarship in Colegio de San Juan de Letran after he graduated from high school in Colegio San Agustin – Makati but rejected it to pursue his acting career. He also studied in Ateneo de Manila University. In 2021, De Vera that he and his non-showbiz partner Rikkah Cruz were married since 2018. They have three children. Career 2003–2010 He started his showbiz career in 2003 when he was cast in '' Click''. At the time, he was paired up with Valerie Concepcion and Julianne Lee, but was soon cast in supporting and lead roles in primetime series with the likes of Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo. He was named as GMA Network's Drama Prince after they highly rated and praised Philippine dramas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EA Guzman
Edgar Allan Guzman (born November 20, 1989), also known by his nickname and screen name EA Guzman, is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He gained popularity after winning the Mr. Pogi 2006 competition on ''Eat Bulaga!'', aired on GMA Network. He stayed with the network from 2006 to 2008 before establishing his career on TV5. In 2014, he transferred to ABS-CBN along with Maxene Magalona. Guzman has also worked in independent films, earning the title "Prince of Philippine Independent Films," a designation previously associated with Coco Martin. In 2017, he returned to GMA Network for the series '' My Korean Jagiya'' and later signed a contract in 2019. Personal life Guzman began a relationship with actress Shaira Diaz Shaira Mae Berlanga Dela Cruz (born May 3, 1995), known professionally as Shaira Diaz, is a Filipino actress and television host. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network under Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Early life and education Sh ... in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Bitangcol
Joseph Bitangcol (born March 28, 1984) is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN. Career He started when he joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN which is '' Star Circle Quest'' in 2004. He made it to the Top 10 or "Magic Circle of 10", but unfortunately, he didn't make it to the final 5, or "Magic Circle of 5". After the contest, he became part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He starred in the youth oriented program '' SCQ Reload'' with co-former questors and in horror-fantasy series '' Spirits'' which was directed by Chito Rono. In 2006, he did his first movie with Star Cinema, entitled ''D' Lucky Ones'', paired with Sandara Park. Career on GMA Network After his contract with ABS-CBN expired, he decided to leave his home grown network and sign another exclusive contract on its rival station GMA Network under GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center. There he portrayed a role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |