Ispup

''Ispup'' (English: ''Spoof'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABC.

The show was originally aired on Saturdays, began from March 20, 1999 to November 17, 2001, replacing '' Tropang Trumpo'' and moved to Fridays from November 23, 2001 to March 7, 2003, to compete with GMA 7's '' Bubble Gang''. From March 16, 2003 to February 15, 2004, the show was re-introduced as ''Ispup Atbp.'' and moved to Sundays, replacing the former timeslot of ''The Price is Right'' and was replaced by '' PBA on ABC''.

The program was known for its extensive use of political satire and parodies poking fun at various aspects of Filipino and occasionally foreign pop culture, solely focusing on the popularity and sometimes notoriety of celebrities, television shows, and political figures.

Cast

Main cast

* Willie Nepomuceno
* Leo Martinez (2000–2004)
* Candy Pangilinan
* Jon Santos

Extended cast

* Caloy Alde
* Mystica (2000–2003)
* Madeleine Nicholas
* Rufa Mae Quinto (1999–2001)
* Raffy Rodriguez
* Marissa Sanchez
* Selina Sevilla
* Joy Viado (1999–2004)
* Angel Locsin (2002)
* Dingdong Avanzado
* Laarni Rivera

The Ispupniks

* Mike "Pekto" Nacua (who was later discovered by GMA Network as one of its comedians)
* Marvin Martinez a.k.a. Ate Shawie (gay impersonator of Sharon Cuneta)
* Manuel Papillera a.k.a. Ate Guy (gay impersonator of Nora Aunor)
* Hyubs Azarcon
* Cynthia Marquez

Guest casts

* Allan K.
* Joji Isla
* Lou Veloso
* Pepe Pimentel
* Rey Malonzo
* Onyok Velasco
* Khalil Kaimo
* Snooky Serna
* Dominic Ochoa
* Dingdong Dantes
* Maui Taylor

Parodies

Before and after the show's duration, a disclaimer was presented in the style of the Star Wars opening crawl to the music of Carl Orff's '' Carmina Burana'', stating that the parodies were taken from television shows, commercials, and movies with permission, ending up as the show's tagline: "Walang pikunan, ispup onli." which literally translate into "Do not be offended, it's only a spoof."
* ''Alam Morena Clara'' - a parody of the telenovela '' Morena Clara''
* ''Ang Sangang Daan'' () - a parody of religious program ''Ang Dating Daan'' () and its rival '' Ang Tamang Daan'' (), hosted by John Lapus and Leo Martinez
* ''Balitang Ka!/Balitang Y2K'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN public affairs program '' Balitang K''
* ''Bituin La Fea'' ()- a parody of the Colombian telenovela '' Betty, La Fea'' ()
*''Blick'' - a parody of GMA youth-oriented show '' Click''
* ''The Cheapest Link'' - a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show ''The Weakest Link'', with actors playing political figures as contestants.
* ''Chugilita'' - a parody of the telenovela '' Chabelita''
* ''Crispy Per Minute'' - a parody of ABS-CBN showbiz-oriented show '' Cristy Per Minute'' (the latter became a radio program, which currently airs over 92.3 Radyo5 True FM).
* ''‘Di Bati sina Mards at Pards'' () - a parody of the GMA public affairs program '' Debate with Mare at Pare'' ()
* ''Empty V''/''NTV'' - a parody of the music channel MTV
* ''Familiar Feud'' - parody of the Philippine version of US game show '' Family Feud'' which was aired on the same network, ABC in 2001–2002, GMA in 2008–2011 and 2022–present, and ABS-CBN in 2016–2017.
* ''Gay KNB?'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN game show '' Game KNB?'' ()
* ''Intrigador'' () - a parody of GMA public affairs program '' Imbestigador'' ()
* ''Kirira: Ano ang Kulay ng Pinipig?'' () - a parody of TAPE Inc. and GMA's teledrama ''Kirara: Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?'' ()
* ''Knowless Power'' - a parody of '' Knowledge Power''
* ''Lagot Ka Kay Tolfu!'' () - a parody of RPN public affairs program ''Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo'' ()
* ''Magandang Gabi Ba 'Yan'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN magazine program '' Magandang Gabi, Bayan''. ()
* ''Magpalakad-lakad man'' () - a spoof anthology segment of GMA show '' Magpakailanman'' ()
* ''Malala Na Kaya'' () - another spoof anthology segment of ABS-CBN show ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' ()
* ''Master Siopao'' - a parody of GMA late night variety show '' Master Showman Presents''.
* ''Medyo Alas Singko Y Medya'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN morning show ''Alas Singko Y Medya''. ()
* ''MKB'' - a parody of ABS-CBN noontime variety show '' MTB''.
* ''Morning Gays'' - a parody of ABS-CBN talk show '' Morning Girls''.
* ''Mula Sa Pusa'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN teleserye '' Mula sa Puso'' ().
* ''Munch'' - a parody of the GMA talk show ''Brunch''.
* ''No One Can Be A Millionaire?'' - a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, with actors playing celebrities and political figures as contestants, none of whom win the ultimate prize.
* ''Oka-Toka-Doc'' - a cross-over parody of ABS-CBN shows '' !Oka Tokat'' and '' Oki Doki Doc''
* ''Palpakners Jay and Mel'' () - a parody of GMA Sunday talk show ''Partners Mel and Jay''
* ''Palso: Action Balita'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN newscast ''Pulso: Aksyon Balita'' ()
* ''Pangako Sa Yo Sa Puso Ko Iibigan Kita Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' () - a cross-over parody of three ABS-CBN teleseryes.
* ''Pinoy Over Exposed'' - a parody of ABS-CBN reality show ''Pinoy Exposed''.
* ''The Priest is Right'' - a parody of the Philippine version of the US game show ''The Price Is Right'' which was aired on ABC 5 in 2001–2003, hosted by Willie Nepomuceno as His Eminems Jaime Cardinal Sins and actors playing political figures as contestants.
* ''Pulpol'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN telemagazine show ''Pipol'' ()
* ''Rosalinta'' - a parody of '' Rosalinda'' played by Rufa Mae Quinto impersonating Thalía. The name is a parody of Rosalinda and ''linta'' ()
* ''Sailor Quarter Moon'' - a parody of the Japanese superheroine anime ''Sailor Moon''
* ''Sports Ang Limited'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN sports program '' Sports Unlimited''.
* ''StarTruck'' - a parody of GMA talent search program '' StarStruck''
* ''Stirtalk'' - a parody of GMA showbiz-oriented show '' Startalk''.
* ''Taksil!'' () - a parody of GMA newscast ''Saksi'' ()
* ''Today with K'' - a parody of ABS-CBN talk show '' Today with Kris Aquino''
* ''Usapang Monkey Business'' () - a parody of ABS-CBN public affairs program '' Usapang Business'' ()
* ''The Tooth and Nothing But the Tooth'' - a parody of entertainment talk show ''The Truth and Nothing But''
* ''What if...'' - a spoof where different personalities would be like.
* ''Wheel of Misfortune'' or ''Will of Fortune'' - parody of the Philippine version of '' Wheel of Fortune'' which was aired on ABC 5 in 2001–2002.
* ''Wrong Page: Ulat ni Mel Tiongke'' () - a parody of GMA newscast '' Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco'' ()
* Several commercial parodies

Lucky Me!, a popular noodle brand, and Gilbey's Gin also sponsored spoof portions of this program with permission. As a result of growing popularity, Gilbey's Gin and Ispup made a promo for the best Gilbey's spoof in 2002.

Impersonations

*''Kurita Chances'' - from ABS-CBN presenter Korina Sanchez, played by Rufa Mae Quinto
*''Royet de Leon'' - from Christopher de Leon, played by Leo Martinez
*''Mike Enrequiestas'' - from broadcaster Mike Enriquez, played by Leo Martinez. The surname may be a reference to comedian Rene Requiestas
*''Osang Enriques'' - from GMA News reporter Susan Enriquez, played by Mystica. The name "Osang" also refers to Rosanna Roces
*''Sherap Entrada'' - from president Joseph Estrada, played by Willie Nepomuceno, and later Jon Santos
*''Kirira'' - from Philippine drama Kirara, played by Candy Pangilinan
*''Senator Koren'' or ''Loren Lagarista'' - from Senator Loren Legarda.
*''Cong. Manhik-Manaog'' - a character popularized by Leo Martinez, who used to be a co-star to Mr. Shooli (played by Jun Urbano) in '' Mongolian Barbecue'', was reprised in Ispup through the ''Barangay Gaya-Gaya'' segment
*''Ka Hermie Barong'' - from weather anchor Ernie Baron, played by Caloy Alde
*''Edu Manzanas'' or ''Dudes'' - from Edu Manzano, played by Leo Martinez.
*''Ches Melon''- from ABS-CBN News anchor Ces Drilon, played by Candy Pangilinan
*''Tita Cory Pepino'' - from president Corazon Aquino, played by Madeleine Nicolas. ''Tita'' means "aunt" in Filipino.
*''Kris Pepino'' - from Kris Aquino, played by Rufa Mae Quinto, later replaced by Candy Pangilinan after Quinto left the show for Bubble Gang in 2001.
*''Ramon Revillame'' or ''Bong Gabilla'' - from former action star and senator Ramon Revilla Sr. The surname may be a reference to Willie Revillame
*''Charing Todos Los Santos Conscious na Conscious'' () - from TV executive Charo Santos-Concio, played by Jon Santos
*''David Semplang'' - from '' Battle of the Brains'' presenter and ANC anchor David Celdran, played by Jon Santos
*''His Eminems Jaime Cardinal Sins'' - from Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin.
*''Mel Tiongke'' - from GMA News anchor Mel Tiangco, played by Candy Pangilinan
*''Mayor Vi'' - from actress and Batangas representative Vilma Santos, played by Jon Santos
*''Bogie Molcasid'' - from Ogie Alcasid played by Leo Martinez
*''Gloring Macabagal-Barroyo'' - from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo played by Candy Pangilinan
*''Nur Miswa'' - from MNLF chair Nur Misuari played by Willie Nepomuceno
*''Inday Garutay'' - from television host Inday Badiday
*''Hairy Potter'' - from the movie character Harry Potter played by Khali Kaimo.

Anniversary Editions

*''Gawad Yarian Awards'' () - 1st Anniversary. Parody of Gawad Urian ().
*''Ispup Power 2'' - 2nd Anniversary. Parody of People Power 2 against the ousted president Joseph Estrada.
*''Ispup KNB?'' () - 3rd Anniversary. Parodies of several Game Shows aired on Philippine Television.

See also

* List of TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming
* Tropang Trumpo
* Lokomoko U
* Tropa Mo Ko Unli
* Sic O'Clock News

References

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1999 Philippine television series debuts
2004 Philippine television series endings
1990s Philippine television series
2000s Philippine television series
Philippine television sketch shows
TV5 (Philippine TV network) comedy series
TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming
Filipino-language television shows
Political satirical television series
Parodies of advertising