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''The Buzz'' (formerly ''Buzz ng Bayan'') was a
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broadcast by
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. Originally hosted 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 ...
, it aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from June 13, 1999 to April 5, 2015, replacing '' Showbiz Lingo'' and was replaced by ''Kapamilya Mega Blockbusters''. Abunda,
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 ...
and
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 ...
served as the final hosts. It is the longest running talk show of ABS-CBN.


History


''The Buzz'' (1999–2013)

''The Buzz'' premiered on June 13, 1999, as it replaced the popular Sunday afternoon Showbiz-oriented talk show (run for seven years) '' Showbiz Lingo'', and was originally hosted solely 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 ...
with its first episode being taped at Mondo and Savoia restaurant in The Fort, Taguig. The show's original format was similar to ABS-CBN's '' The Correspondents'' were Abunda interacts with a group of showbiz field reporters dishing out the latest showbiz news. Showbiz columnists Pat-P Daza and
Ricky Lo Ricardo "Ricky" Fua Lo (; April 21, 1946 – May 4, 2021) was a Filipino entertainment writer and commentator, and TV host. Early life and education Lo, born of Chinese descent, was a native of Las Navas, Northern Samar, where he finished ...
along with Walden Belen, Tim Yap, Reena Cruz,
John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. He ...
(who used to be a researcher in its predecessor Showbiz Lingo) and Dolly Anne Carvajal served as its reporters. The format was later on discarded when the network took in
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 ...
during the show's second season on January 9, 2000. Aquino's inclusion in the show served as a reunion of sorts between her and Abunda, when they used to host '' Startalk'' on
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. The show became an interesting gabfest with Aquino and Abunda dishing out the latest exclusives with the help of its reliable staff. Lo and Lapus were also promoted as co-hosts of the show. Actress and model Angelica Jones was introduced as the new segment presenter after the departure of Yap and Carvajal from the show. Jones left the show in 2002, and was replaced by reporter and blogger JV Villar. He later left after a few months, and this was also the same year where Daza was relieved from the show due to commitments with her family and pursuing other ventures. In 2003, the duo welcomed Cristy Fermin as an additional host, who used to headline the network's Saturday talk show '' S2: Showbiz Sabado'' and its predecessor '' Showbiz Lingo''. Her opinions and commentaries made the show wider and more noticeable. This was also the same year where one of its original hosts, Lo, left to transfer to
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.
Phoemela Barranda Phoemela Baranda (; born October 1, 1980) is a Filipina model and actress who served as the ''Star Patrol'' segment anchor of ABS-CBN's weekday flagship news broadcast ''TV Patrol'' from November 22, 2004 to November 5, 2010. She is a former of ...
, who was then working at ABS-CBN's flagship newscast '' TV Patrol World'' as the anchor of ''Star Patrol'', joined the show to headline the teasers before it actually starts in 2004. Months later, the show welcomed
AJ Dee Angel James Velasquez Dee III (born July 27, 1983), professionally known as AJ Dee, is a Filipino actor, model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer and actor Enchong Dee. Early life While in high school, Dee participated in the Phi ...
and
Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Fi ...
to host the new segment ''Wanna Buzz'', but was later renamed as '' Pinoy Big Brother Buzz'' (following the debut of the Philippine franchise of Big Brother), where they were joined by comedians
Chokoleit Jonathan Aguilar Garcia (; June 25, 1970 – March 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Chokoleit (), was a Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host. He was best known for his role as Pearly Shell in the Philippine television series ''Marina'' ...
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 ...
and it now serves as pre-programming for ''The Buzz''. The spin-off was eventually scrapped due to its failure to do well in the ratings and was replaced by ''Your Song''. In 2005, one of its pioneer hosts, Lapus, left the show after his contract in ABS-CBN expired and was given a hosting stint to GMA's ''
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''. Jobert Sucaldito served as his replacement in 2006. This year also presented ''Buzz Express'', wherein other showbiz-related news were presented within a time span of 1–2 minutes. It was voice-overed by Roxy Liquigan and Eric John Salut, both staff of the show. On March 11, 2007, Ruffa Gutierrez became the temporary replacement for Aquino who left the show to focus on her pregnancy and her family.
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 ca ...
also served as a guest co-host when
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 ...
went to the United States for a two-week vacation. When Gutierrez returned in June 2007, the network offered her a permanent co-hosting job in the show. On October 15, 2008, Cristy Fermin was suspended by the network after she rattled off a series of accusations against former actress Nadia Montenegro in an episode aired on October 5, 2008. According to a statement released by the network, "It was deemed that Ms. Fermin did not conduct herself with due regard to social conventions and public morals. Her statements went beyond the bounds of decency as they involved innocent children who were not party to their personal dispute. Ms. Fermin's statements violated the highest standards of professionalism and journalistic integrity. The act committed by Ms. Fermin brought her and ''The Buzz'' to public disrepute, jeopardizing the name and goodwill of both the show and the network." On October 19, 2008,
Ai-Ai de las 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 ...
served as a substitute host for Cristy Fermin, who was suspended by the network for two months, until Aquino returned to the show on October 26, 2008. In March 2010, Ruffa Gutierrez left the show after signing an exclusive contract to TV5.
KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite, and humanitarian. She has starred in films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''When I Met U'' (2 ...
later replaced her on April 11. Months later in June 2010, Aquino left the show after being an on-and-off host of the show for ten years. She decided to leave the show for the reason of that she wanted to spend time with her family and for her not to cause any trouble while her brother, the now-deceased
Benigno Aquino III 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 ...
, is in office as the
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. Sucaldito, who has been on the show for 4 years, decided to left to concentrate on radio broadcasting (through his
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program ''Mismo!'' with Ahwel Paz) and his columnist job in Bulgar. After Aquino's departure,
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 ...
and
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 ...
replaced her as hosts on July 11, 2010. On January 8, 2012, KC Concepcion left the show for her commitment to host '' X Factor Philippines''. On October 13, 2013, Gonzaga and Gonzales bade farewell to the show. With the two hosts' departure, Abunda hinted that the program will be undergoing changes. Abunda said, "Sa inyong walang patid na pagsubaybay, sa inyong walang sawang pagsuporta at sa patuloy naming pagbibigay serbisyo, kasama kayo sa isang panibagong simula. Kasali kayo sa pagbubukas ng isang bagong kabanata, mas malawak, mas malaki. Pakikinggan, paguusapan at pakikialaman. Ito ang pagbabagong kakapitan, pagbabagong tatatak sa puso at isipan. Ito ang inyong ''The Buzz''."


''Buzz ng Bayan'' (2013–2014)

On October 20, 2013, ''The Buzz'' format was discontinued and was reformatted into an interactive entertainment talk-show called ''Buzz ng Bayan'' (English: Buzz of the Nation). With the reformat, together with
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 ...
,
Carmina Villarroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; ; born August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. She is best known for portraying the role of Lyneth Santos in the medical drama, ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' ...
and
Janice de Belen Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen (), is a Filipino actress. She is dubbed as the "Queen of Horror-Drama" in the Philippines for her acting and portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror ...
were added as hosts. The show had three segments, namely: Top News Items, Opinions, and Panel Discussion. After the segment ''Top News Items'', several personalities known as Bayan Buzzers (usually three), would give their own opinions regarding that certain issue. Aida Espiritu, aide of ABS-CBN president, CEO and COO
Charo Santos-Concio María Rosario "Charo" Navarro Santos-Concio (; born October 27, 1955) is a Filipino actress and former media executive. She is the host of , the longest running television drama anthology in the Philippines. From 2012 to 2016, she was the ch ...
and Onse Tolentino, a comedian and entertainment reporter/columnist, were the most notable and considered the resident Bayan Buzzers. More than 6 months after the reformatted ''The Buzz'' came into airing, Villarroel confirmed that the show will again be reformatted and return to its old title as ''The Buzz''. She also confirmed that she will not be part of the reformat, and stated that two former hosts in ''The Buzz'' will return to the show together with Boy Abunda.


''The Buzz 15'' (2014–2015)

On May 14, 2014, in ABS-CBN's official YouTube channel, the network hinted that the show will be revert to its original title, ''The Buzz 15''. The said reformat will coincide the show's 15th anniversary. It premiered on May 18, 2014 featuring footage of the show's first episode and some of its most notable interviews and commentaries, then afterwards Abunda graced the show's re-opening. He later introduced the return of Toni Gonzaga and Kris Aquino as his co-hosts. This also marked the return of the segment P.O.V., wherein their first topic was about the concept of linked showbiz couples. After its pilot aired, most viewers applauded the show for its reformat and hoping for more episodes to come with this new and fresher look to show.


Cancellation

On April 5, 2015, ''The Buzz'' had their last show on an Easter Sunday. Boy Abunda delivered the final farewell on behalf of the co-hosts and staff, following the VTR that detailed the show's history and controversies that the hosts dealt with. Abunda cited changes through the years pertaining to how technology has changed the world, how it's changed the way we communicate, how it's changed the media, and how the news is delivered. But he assured three points in his farewell speech; "they will be back", "showbiz news is here to stay", and "the talk show genre is here to stay".


Hosts


Final main hosts

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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 ...
(1999–2015) *
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 ...
(2000–2010; 2014–2015) *
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 ...
(2010–2015)


Former main hosts

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Ricky Lo Ricardo "Ricky" Fua Lo (; April 21, 1946 – May 4, 2021) was a Filipino entertainment writer and commentator, and TV host. Early life and education Lo, born of Chinese descent, was a native of Las Navas, Northern Samar, where he finished ...
(1999–2003) *
John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. He ...
(1999–2005) * Cristy Fermin (2003–2008) *
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 ...
(2007–2010) *
KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite, and humanitarian. She has starred in films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''When I Met U'' (2 ...
(2010–2012) *
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 ...
(2010–2013) *
Carmina Villarroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; ; born August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. She is best known for portraying the role of Lyneth Santos in the medical drama, ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' ...
(2013–2014) *
Janice de Belen Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen (), is a Filipino actress. She is dubbed as the "Queen of Horror-Drama" in the Philippines for her acting and portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror ...
(2013–2014)


Guest hosts

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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 ca ...
(2007, 2011; fill-in for Ruffa Gutierrez)rp3.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/07/15/look-back-14-stars-who-joined-boy-buzz *
Ai-Ai de las 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 ...
(2008–2010; fill-in for Cristy Fermin and Kris Aquino) *
Gretchen Barretto Gretchen Castelo Barretto (; born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino former actress and socialite. She was launched in Regal Films' ''14 Going on Steady'' as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the ...
(2013; fill-in for Charlene Gonzales) *
Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business ...
(2012, 2014; fill-in for Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino)


Segment presenters

* Dolly Ann Carvajal (1999–2000) * Walden Belen (1999–2000) * Reena Cruz (1999–2000) * Tim Yap (1999–2000) * Pat-P Daza-Planas (1999–2002) * Angelica Jones (2000–2002) * JV Villar (2002) *
Phoemela Baranda Phoemela Baranda (; born October 1, 1980) is a Filipina model and actress who served as the ''Star Patrol'' segment anchor of ABS-CBN's weekday flagship news broadcast ''TV Patrol'' from November 22, 2004 to November 5, 2010. She is a former of ...
(2004–2015; voice-over, 2010) * Roxy Liquigan (voice-over; 2004–2014) * Eric John Salut (voice-over; 2004–2014) *
Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Fi ...
(for ''Wanna Buzz''; 2004–2005, ''Pinoy Big Brother Buzz''; 2005–2006) *
AJ Dee Angel James Velasquez Dee III (born July 27, 1983), professionally known as AJ Dee, is a Filipino actor, model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer and actor Enchong Dee. Early life While in high school, Dee participated in the Phi ...
(for ''Wanna Buzz''; 2004–2005, ''Pinoy Big Brother Buzz''; 2005–2006) *
Chokoleit Jonathan Aguilar Garcia (; June 25, 1970 – March 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Chokoleit (), was a Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host. He was best known for his role as Pearly Shell in the Philippine television series ''Marina'' ...
(for ''Wanna Buzz''; 2004–2005, ''Pinoy Big Brother Buzz''; 2005–2006) *
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 ...
(for ''Pinoy Big Brother Buzz''; 2005–2006) * Jobert Sucaldito (2006–2010) * Aida Espiritu (as a resident Bayan Buzzer; 2013–2014) * Onse Tolentino (as a resident Bayan Buzzer; 2013–2014)


Awards

The following is an incomplete list of the awards and nominations received by ''The Buzz'' and its hosts:


See also

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References


External links


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