''At Home Ka Dito'' (English: ''you're at home over here'') is a Philippine lifestyle program on

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 ...

. It aired from February 8, 2004, to August 12, 2007. The show is hosted by former Miss Philippines (Universe 1994)

Charlene Gonzales Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin-Muhlach (; born May 1, 1974) is a Filipino actress, media personality and beauty pageant titleholder. Gonzales won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1994 ...

-Muhlach with the addition to the show, actress-comedian

Eugene Domingo Eugenia "Eugene" Roxas Domingo-Bottoni (; born July 23, 1971), is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as the "Comedy ...

and

Pokwang Marietta Tan Subong (born August 27, 1972), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipinos, Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of t ...

replacing

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez "Joross" Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of '' Star Circle Quest''. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Joross Gamboa' ...

and

Roxanne Guinoo Roxanne Bosch Guinoo-Yap (born February 14, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She mostly appears on TV shows but has also starred in movies, such as '' Now That I Have You'', the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series'','' and '' D' Anothers''. F ...

Theme and format

"BAHAY at BUHAY" was the operative phrase for the show which had

makeover A makeover is a radical change in appearance. When the word is used to describe a change in human physical appearance, it may imply a change in clothing, haircut, or cosmetics. A personal makeover might also include weight loss, plastic surgery, ...

s as its core component. ''At Home Ka Dito'' takes the makeover to the next phase as it marries home

with a life-changing

: a makeover that goes beyond the

physical Physical may refer to: *Physical examination In a physical examination, medical examination, clinical examination, or medical checkup, a medical practitioner examines a patient for any possible medical signs or symptoms of a Disease, medical co ...

. The show is funky and serious, fun and emotional — a blend of laughter and tears. Each episode tells a story about a

celebrity Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group due to the attention given to them by mass media. The word is also used to refer to famous individuals. A person may attain celebrity status by having great w ...

needing a makeover of any space in their home (or anyone related to her) and, in return for the space makeover mission that the show will conduct, the

agrees to do a charitable work for a person who is going through a hard time that the celebrity can relate to or be of assistance. Charlene Gonzalez anchors the show. Every episode kicks off with Charlene meeting

to discuss the makeover mission for the day. They proceed to the celebrity's place. The teen pair is left to do the makeover with the aid of guest experts (for example,

interior designer Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. With a keen eye for detail and a Creativity, creative flair, an ...

s) and movers. They get to participate in the fun part of makeover activities (craft, carpentry, etc.) and impart practical tips to viewers. As this unfolds in real-time, Charlene tags along with the celebrity to meet the chosen person who needs their help. They go through a step-by-step solution to the chosen person's problem (the range is wide: issues like dealing with teenage

pregnancy Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring gestation, gestates inside a woman's uterus. A multiple birth, multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins. Conception (biology), Conception usually occurs ...

sibling rivalry Sibling rivalry is a type of competition or animosity among siblings, whether blood-related or not. In childhood, siblings generally spend more time together than they do with parents. Sibling bonds are influenced by factors such as parental ...

generation gap A generation gap or generational gap is a difference of opinions and outlooks between one generation and another. These differences may relate to beliefs, politics, language, work, demographics and values. The differences between generations can ...

, insecurity, coping with the burden of being a breadwinner, etc.). The intercutting follow-through of the progress of the home and life-changing makeovers. This culminates with a series of heart-rending reveals of surprises (mostly of wish-fulfillment related to the needs of the case study ex. Kabuhayan Showcase) for the chosen person as they arrive at a solution. The celebrity is then surprised with the space makeover output and the episode ends on a feel-good note.

Hosts

Main host

Co-hosts

Awards

* 2004, 2005 and 2007 PMPC Star Awards for TV's "Best Lifestyle Program" * 2004 and 2005 PMPC Star Awards for TV's "Best Lifestyle Program Host" (Charlene Gonzales)

References

External links

Telebisyon.net
Philippine television shows ABS-CBN lifestyle shows 2004 Philippine television series debuts 2007 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows {{nonfiction-tv-prog-stub