''That's Entertainment'' is a

Philippine television Television in the Philippines was introduced in October 1953 upon the first commercial broadcast made by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN), making the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second in Asia to do so. Even b ...

variety show Variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is entertainment made up of a variety of acts including musical performances, sketch comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a com ...

broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network ( ...

. Originally hosted by

German Moreno German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director. Early ...

and

Ike Lozada Enrique Tagle Lozada, also known as Kuya Ike, or Iking (July 5, 1943 – March 8, 1995) was a Filipino actor, comedian, and television host. Early life Lozada was born on July 7, 1943 in Iloilo City. He was 2nd of brood of 4, he is the son of t ...

, it premiered on January 6, 1986. The show concluded on May 3, 1996 with a total of 3,200 episodes.

Overview

The show was created by

who initially wanted teenaged celebrity siblings to star in the show and name it as ''Brothers and Sisters''. After watching the American film '' That's Entertainment!'', Moreno decided to change the title of the show. Premiering on January 6, 1986 on

, the show featured sixteen teenagers (divided into 4 from Monday to Thursday and gathered all together on Friday). The show later joined the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The show first aired from the GMA building in EDSA and eventually moved to

GMA Broadway Centrum Broadway Centrum was a television studio complex located in the New Manila district of Quezon City at Aurora Boulevard cor. Broadway (formerly Doña Juana Rodriguez) Avenue, Quezon City. It is currently owned by the Empire East Land Holdings, a ...

in 1987 to accommodate a wider studio audience. The cast members were separated into five groups; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. During the Saturday broadcast, all five groups performed together. The show also featured dance groups such as the Manoeuvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work, and Universal Motion Dancers. The final episode, "That's The Reunion" was aired as a 2-hour primetime TV special on May 3, 1996, which featured former cast members of the show.

Cast

;Original cast * Jestoni Alarcon *

Jojo Alejar Alfredo Rizalito "Jojo" P. Alejar (born June 19, 1966) is a Filipino TV host, actor-comedian, best known as the founding member of the dance group The Tigers and as the host and producer of '' The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A''. Personal l ...

* Mon Alvir * J.C. Bonnin * Mags Bonnin * Ramon Christopher *

Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series '' Sinasamba Kita'', as Valeria in '' Bakekan ...

Lotlot de Leon Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born February 16, 1971), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress. Career She was a member of '' That's Entertainment'', along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-t ...

* Gigi dela Riva * Michael Gonzales *

Jon Hernandez John "Jonjon" Hernandez Salvador (October 9, 1969 – November 7, 1993), also known as Jon Hernandez, was a Filipino notable actor. He was the son of actors Ross Rival and Alicia Alonzo, nephew to Anthony Alonzo, nephew to Phillip Salvador, ...

Francis Magalona Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known by the moniker Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, and television personality. Born in Manila, He became a significant influ ...

Kristina Paner Kristina "Tina" Paner (born August 2, 1971) is a Filipino actress and singer. Early life At a very young age, Paner's parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well. Her father Manny Paner wa ...

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of ...

* Lovely Rivero *

Lea Salonga Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga (; born February 22, 1971), known professionally as Lea Salonga, is a Filipino singer, actress, and columnist. Nicknamed "Pride of the Philippines," she is best known for her roles in musical theatre, for supply ...

;Succeeding cast * Jojo Abellana * Champaigne Acosta * Ana Abiera * Aris Adina * John Aey * Lorie Anne Aguas * Bernard Alan * John Alba * Almira Alcantara * Jon Aldeguer *

Rachel Alejandro Rachel Jingco Alejandro (born February 18, 1974) is a Filipino singer and actress. Biography Early life Alejandro's mother and father separated when she was four. Her mother then remarried and moved to the United States. Together with her fat ...

* Fatima Alvir * Aileen Pearl Angeles * Michael Angelo * Mark Anthony * Ellie Rose Apple * Ryan Aristorenas * Janet Arnaiz *

Sharmaine Arnaiz Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974 in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Hiligay ...

* Reyna Arroyo * Jun King Austria * Rita Avila * Marco Ballesteros * Raeyan Basa * Bimbo Bautista * Harlene Bautista * Dranreb Belleza * Romeo Beña * Vincent Berba * Richard Bonnin * Maricone Borja * Michael Brian * Arabell Cadocio * Genesis Canlapan * Cary * Mike Castillo * Gwen Chandler * Billy Christian * Johnson Correa * Cliff Cortazar * Billy Joe Crawford * Mutya Crisostomo * Aubrey Rose Cruz * Darwin Cruz *

Donna Cruz Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal professionally known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina singer and actress. She is a member of the Philippine showbiz family Cruz. Her self-titled debut album '' Donna'' was well received by the general public and ea ...

* Glenda Cruz * Jomar Cruz * Mark Cruz * Renzo Cruz *

Sunshine Cruz Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, S ...

* Dennis da Silva * Jonathan Darca * Jaypee de Guzman * Keempee de Leon *

* Assunta de Rossi * Edwin delos Santos * Fredmoore delos Santos * Kim delos Santos * Cherry Desuasido * Hazen Desuasido * Chuckie Dreyfus * George Dural *

DJ Durano Thaddeus Presbitero Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), also known as his stage name DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer and recording artist. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainment'' ...

* Francis Enriquez * Paolo Escudero * Aileen Esguerra * Ace Espinosa * Miguel Espinosa *

Karla Estrada Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada, is a Filipino actress and singer. Films and television series in which she starred in '' Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' and ''Maricris Sioson: Japayuki''. She starred as ...

* Neil Eugenio * Anna Marie Falcon * Adette Figueroa * Jimmy Figueroa * Jackie Forster * Caselyn Francisco * Shirley Fuentes * Cecile Galvez * Liza Galvez * Raymond Garchitorena * Garry Boy Garcia * Geebee Garcia * Jean Garcia * Jigo Garcia * Kenneth Garcia * Marco Polo Garcia * Leo Mar Gayoso *

Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows '' SOP Rules'', '' Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka B ...

* Melissa Gibbs * Tina Godinez * Harvey Gomez * Michael Gomez * Richie Gonzaga * Glenn Gonzales * Katrin Gonzales * Regina Grace *

Isabel Granada Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer, and Isabel Villarama, a ...

* Tootsie Guevara *

Ruffa Gutierrez Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino model, beauty queen, host and actress. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 1993. Career Gutierre ...

* Philip Henson * Melanie Hernandez * Marichelle Hipolito * Precious Hipolito * Ivy Isidoro * Gary Israel * Sarah Javier * Aljon Jimenez * Paul John * Angelica Jones * Kenji * Jessa Kintanar * Charo Laude * Lieza Lazaro * Melanie Lazaro * Bamba Leelin * Cielo Legaspi *

Lilet Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman-Esteban professionally known as Lilet is a Filipino singer, television host, actress, and model. She is known as ''The Muse Of OPM'' (Original Pilipino Music). Career As among the Filipino endorsers of Coca-C ...

* Cherryl Lipana * Michael Locsin * Susan Lozada * Michael Luis * Mylene Mabanag * April Magalona * Reuben Manahan * Smokey Manaloto * Kennon Marie * Nikki Martell *

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* Czarina Marquez * Jo Angelo Matias * Jasmine Mendoza * Jennifer Mendoza * Jenny Anne Mendoza * Marga Mendoza *

Glydel Mercado Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975), better known by her screen name Glydel Mercado, is a Filipina singer actress and politician in the Philippines. She won a number of Best Supporting Actress awards her role in 1999 film '' Sidhi ...

* Princess Michelle * Vanessa Moises * Brylle Mondejar * Nadia Montenegro * Maricel Morales * Vina Morales * Maidu Morato *

Isko Moreno Francisco Moreno Domagoso (born October 24, 1974), popularly known by his stage name Isko Moreno or Isko Moreno Domagoso (), is a Filipino politician and actor who previously served as the 27th mayor of Manila from 2019 to 2022. Before heading ...

* Migui Moreno * Mike Moreno * Jovit Moya * Almira Muhlach * Nicole * Jochelle Olalia * Allan Ortega * Michelle Ortega * Robert Ortega * Lanie Rose Oteyza * Christine Padilla * Joey Palomar * Maffi Papin * Bunny Paras * John Parcero * Pinky Pascual * PJ Pascual * William Paul * Anthony Perez * Adrian Pizarras * Piwee Polintan *

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