Banana Split is a comedy

Comedy

Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...

 gag show broadcast in ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN

ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

 every weekday mornings and Saturday evening featuring Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...

, Jason Gainza

Jason Gainza

Jayson Gainza is a Filipino comedian, actor, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up in Pinoy Big Brother. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes...

, and John Prats

John Prats

John Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...

, comedians Pokwang

Pokwang

- Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...

 and Pooh

Pooh (comedian)

Reynold Garcia , known as Pooh, is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, singer, and salon co-owner. He is known for currently starring in the comedy gag show Banana Split. He is also known for impersonating boxer and congressman Manny Pacquiao.He was the 2006 and 2007 awardee for Aliw Award...

, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco

Jason Francisco

Jason Veron Marasigan Francisco is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was a participant and 3rd placer in Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. He was in the follow-up show Melason In Love with his girlfriend Melisa Cantiveros....

, Radio personality Jobert Austria and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010 2nd Big Placer Ryan Bang

Ryan Bang

Bang Hyun Sung , better known as simply Ryan Bang, is a Korean comedian, television host, television personality, recording artist and former reality show contestant who rose to fame in the Philippines when he joined the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010...

.

History

Banana Split is the spiritual successor to the Goin' Bananas

Goin' Bananas

Goin' Bananas is the fourth album by R&B group Side Effect. Released in 1977, This would be their third album for Fantasy Records.-Track listing:#Goin' Bananas 5:40 #Open Up Your Heart 3:08 #Watching Life 4:38 #Keep On Keepin' On 7:10...

series which included Edgar Mortiz

Edgar Mortiz

Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz is a Filipino movie/TV actor and director.-Early life:Born Edgardo Mortiz on August 30, 1954. He was the champion for 13 weeks on the network’s talent search, “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” hosted by Pugo and Patsy . He was the Original and unbeatable partner of Vilma Santos. He...

, Christopher de Leon

Christopher De Leon

-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...

, the late Johnny Delgado

Johnny Delgado

Johnny Delgado , born Juan Marasigan Feleo, was an award-winning Filipino television and movie actor and writer....

 and the late Jay Ilagan

Jay Ilagan

Jay Ilagan is a Filipino actor. He hosted Stop, Look & Listen and starred in My Son, My Son and Goin’ Bananas.-Personal life:...

.

Banana Split first aired on October 11, 2008. The second season premiered on February 28, 2009, and the third season on April 18, 2009 with a new cast. The fourth season premiered on July 18, 2009. A 30 minute version has began airing every weekday afternoon from September 30, 2009, entitled Banana Split: Daily Servings, as part of the Hapontastic block. On August 18, 2010, it was moved to morning timeslot at 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. However it was moved again twice as early as 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. starting June 27, 2011. On July 9, 2011 the Saturday show was reformat as Banana Split: Extra Scoop which features live comedy performance including the return of Clown in The Million Season 2, a reality comedy search. On September 12, 2011, Banana Split: Daily Servings will be renamed as Banana Split: Lafternoon Delight and moved to 2:45 pm slot. Due to low ratings, Banana Split: Lafternoon Delight was ended on October 7,2011.

Main Casts

• Angelica Panganiban
  Angelica Panganiban
  Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...
  
   (2008–present)
• Jason Gainza
  Jason Gainza
  Jayson Gainza is a Filipino comedian, actor, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up in Pinoy Big Brother. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes...
  
   (2009–present)
• Pooh
  Pooh (comedian)
  Reynold Garcia , known as Pooh, is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, singer, and salon co-owner. He is known for currently starring in the comedy gag show Banana Split. He is also known for impersonating boxer and congressman Manny Pacquiao.He was the 2006 and 2007 awardee for Aliw Award...
  
   (2009–present)
• John Prats
  John Prats
  John Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...
  
   (2009–present)
• Melai Cantiveros (2010–2011; 2011–present)
• Jason Francisco
  Jason Francisco
  Jason Veron Marasigan Francisco is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was a participant and 3rd placer in Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. He was in the follow-up show Melason In Love with his girlfriend Melisa Cantiveros....
  
   (2010–present)
• Ryan Bang
  Ryan Bang
  Bang Hyun Sung , better known as simply Ryan Bang, is a Korean comedian, television host, television personality, recording artist and former reality show contestant who rose to fame in the Philippines when he joined the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010...
  
   (2010–present)
• Jobert Austria (2011–present)
• Badjie Mortiz (2009–present)
• Sunshine Garcia (2011–present)

Supporting Cast

• Rasheed Collado (2009–present)
• Manuel Chua
  Manuel Chua
  Manuel Chua is a Filipino male model and actor.He was discovered in the Filipino version of the reality game show Pinoy Fear Factor which was aired on ABS-CBN, from November 2008 to February 2009...
  
   (2011–present)
• Aiko Climaco (2011–present)
• Jamilla Obispo (2011-present)
• Marlann Flores (2011-present)

Former Cast Members

• Cristine Reyes
  Cristine Reyes
  Ara Maria Cristine Reyes , better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina Actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck. She is presently managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN...
  
   (2008–2009; 2010)
• Roxanne Guinoo
  Roxanne Guinoo
  Roxanne Guinoo-Yap is a Filipina actress. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.-Career:In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality search Star Circle Teen Quest via ABS-CBN and made it to the Top 5 finalist or much known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-questors Hero Angeles,...
  
   (2008)
• Valerie Concepcion
  Valerie Concepcion
  Valerie Concepcion is a Filipina actress, host and celebrity endorser. A former GMA-7 talent, she is known of her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera Sinasamba Kita but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN...
  
   (2008)
• Diane Medina (2008)
• Princess Ryan
  Princess Ryan
  Princess Ryan is a Filipina-Irish TV personality. She is currently a contact star with ABS-CBN and Star Magic.-Career:Princess started modeling at a young age and has appeared in several TV commercials such like Royal Tru-Orange, Greenwich, Palmolive and Globe.-Television:-External links:*...
  
   (2008–2010)
• Zanjoe Marudo
  Zanjoe Marudo
  Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo is a Filipino actor and model. He was former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition and became one of the Big Four along with Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats, and the big winner Keanna Reeves....
  
   (2009–2010)
• RR Enriquez
  RR Enriquez
  RR Enriquez is a Filipino model and television personality. She first became known as one of the dancers on the variety and game show Wowowee. She later became one of its hosts alongside Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion and Pokwang...
  
   (2008–2011)
• Niña Jose
  Niña Jose
  Mary Clare "Niña" Jose is a young actress, student, and 11th placer Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She is currently a contract actress on ABS-CBN.She has appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines magazine.-Television:-Movies:...
  
   (2009–2011)
• A.A. Ponce (2009-2011)
• Gab Valenciano
  Gabriel Valenciano
  Gabriel "Gab" Valenciano is a Filipino dancer, actor, musician, host, percussionist, drummer, choreographer, and commercial model. He is the son of Gary Valenciano.-Early life:...
  
   (2010-2011)
• Pokwang
  Pokwang
  - Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...
  
   (2009–2011)

Current Portions/Segments

• Banana Gags
• Maharlika Films presents Engot (parody of Iglot
  Iglot (TV series)
  Iglot is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. It premiered on GMA Telebabad and GMA Pinoy TV on August 29, 2011 and August 31, 2011, respectively. The shows stars Claudine Barretto, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal, Luis Alandy, Patrick Garcia, Pauleen Luna, and newcomer...
  
   from GMA Network
  GMA Network
  GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
  
  )
• Mutanglawin (parody of Matanglawin
  Matanglawin (TV program)
  Matanglawin is a weekly science-environmental show hosted by Kim Atienza and Ryan Bang, and it is aired on ABS-CBN every Sundays at 9:30 AM, with replays on Sundays at 7:00 AM on ABS-CBN News Channel. The show premiered on March 24, 2008 as a late-night program before it was moved to its current...
  
  )
• Television Show Parodies
• Ang O.A. Mo!
• James Bang.007
• M3: Melai Mo Mag-Work (Segment returned on April 16, 2011) (Parody of M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop
  M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop
  M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop is a Philippine romantic comedy-drama series on ABS-CBN, starring Aga Muhlach and Ai Ai delas Alas.. On November 6, 2010 the ABS-CBN network confirmed that the show has been canceled due to the low rating comparing there other sit.com. The final episode has been aired last...
  
  )
• Art-Throb
• AlphaBert
  • AlphaBert VS Letterman
• Ang TV Patrol: News and Other Affairs (parody of TV Patrol and Ang TV
  Ang TV
  Ang TV also known as ATV is a "gag-variety" show for kids in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor "Kaluskos Musmos" and its foreign counterpart "The Mickey Mouse Club"...
  
  )
• Hot Issue (Showbiz Gossip Segment both Real and Spoof intrigue and rumor issues)
• Just Draw It (parody from the US TV series Win, Lose or Draw
  Win, Lose or Draw
  Win, Lose or Draw is an American television game show that aired from 1987 to 1990 in syndication and on NBC. It was taped at CBS Television City, often in Studios 31, 33, and 43 at various times...
  
  . Hosted by Pooh.)
• Damoobs ni Kuya Jobert
• Swertang Malas
• Bokya
• Hula-Hulaan!
• Ryan's English 101.1
• Samurai Halo-Halo
• New Problema
• Ikaw Ang Bruha/Puga/Lola/Siba/Gluta/Siga/Duda (& etc.) (parody of the segment Ikaw Ang Bida from "Happy Yipee Yehey!
  Happy Yipee Yehey!
  Happy Yipee Yehey! is a Philippine noontime variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN and worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The show is hosted by Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Rico J. Puno, Pokwang and Toni Gonzaga. The show is also co-hosted by Bentong, Bianca Manalo, John Prats, Matteo Guidicelli...
  
  ")
• Ano Nga Kaya?
• Fashion Pulezz!
• Mang Ben
• J. Walking
• Clown In A Million Season 2 (A reality comedy competition search every Saturday from the defunct comedy gag show Yes, Yes Show!
  Yes, Yes Show!
  Yes, Yes Show is a comedy-gag show of ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It was tagged as the first Live-Gag show in the Philippines. It ran from March 2004 to 2005.-Cast:* Bayani Agbayani* Vhong Navarro* Aiko Melendez* Candy Pangilinan* Tuesday Vargas...
  
   which Pokwang was discovered and winner from Season 1)
• Banana Classics

Former Portions/Segments

• Balitang Siksik
  • Balitang Siksik: Celebrity Edition (Every Saturday)
• Brod, Bro, Bru
  • Brod, Bro, Bru (The Props Edition!)
  • Brod, Bro, Bru, Bai (Added with Cebuano interpretation during Cebu Special 2009)
  • Brod, Bro, Bruce Lee (Chinese Tagalog slang)
  • Brod, Bro, Bruken (German Tagalog slang)
• Commercial Parodies
• NNNN: Ntertainment News Na Naman! (parody of SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon
  SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon
  SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon is a Philippine primetime entertainment news program broadcast by ABS-CBN and is currently presented by Boy Abunda and Bianca Gonzales. The show premiered on February 16, 2009. On September 9, 2011, SNN aired its final broadcast...
  
  )
• Sosyal, Pasosyal, Wasosyal
• S.M.S. (Sa Madaling Salita)
• Senyales
• TanTaranTongue Twister
• That's Impossible! (Once called "That's Impoohsible!" because of John Prats' absence)
• Three Stoodents
• The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers (parody of Power Rangers
  Power Rangers
  Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
  
  )
• Dyaskeng Bieber
• Iba-Iba Gamit, na Walang Gamit, na Isang Gamit!
• Andy The Handyman
• Many Pacquiao
• Uban Zone (parody of Urban Zone
  Urban Zone
  Urban Zone or sometimes shortened as "UZ" is a lifestyle program produced by ABS-CBN and Bayan Productions, Inc. It airs every Friday 1 AM on ABS-CBN. With replays in five regions via The Filipino Channel .-Host:The program is hosted by Daphne Oseña-Paez...
  
  )
• AlphaBeth
• Rizza Masahista
• Show It! (parody of Showtime
  Showtime (TV show)
  Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
  
   hosted by Pooh. Hosted by Pokwang when Pooh is absent.)
• Tongue Tarang Tongue
• Krissy For You
• Huwag Kang Lilingon
• Mutanglawin Trivia (Short Edition)
• Tekki Muna
• Ask Jobert
• Yes Maam!
• Dear Ethang
• Magic Singh (Although a parody of an Indian magician with the same name, the portion title is a corruption of a microphone brand Magic Sing
  Magic Sing
  Magic Sing is the first portable karaoke microphone. It is manufactured by Enter Tech and was introduced in 2000. The first completely wireless Magic Sing microphone ED-11000, which was released in 2006. The latest Magic Sing is the EG-18000 which comes with 2 wireless microphones and a 35 foot...
  
  , only that the word 'sing' is added with letter H)

Theme Song

Lito Camo

Lito Camo

Lito Camo is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso"...

 composed the theme song Banana Split performed by Kool Chix, and is available as a bonus track in Willie Revillame

Willie Revillame

Willie Revillame is a television host, actor, and a recording artist in the Philippines.-Career:He is the host of TV5's primetime variety show Wil Time Bigtime...

's album Giling Giling from Star Records

Star Records

Star Records, referring loosely to two companies, Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing, is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business include: producing, developing and distributing audio and video content; music publishing; events production and music artists...

. But during Season 3 the theme song was changed.

Gay Kiss Issue

During the December 6, 2008 episode, coverboys Rafael Rosell

Rafael Rosell

Rafael Quimpo Rosell IV, born 10 November 1982 in Norway, is a Filipino actor in the Philippines.-Background:The actor was born to Filipino parents based in Norway. His dad is Cebuano and his mom is Bicolano. Both migrated to Norway where he was born in 1982. A full-blooded Filipino, though raised...

, Jon Avila

Jon Avila

Jon Avila, Jonathan Mullally is a Filipino-British actor, model and former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.- Television :- Movies:-References:...

 and Will Devaughn

Will Devaughn

William "Will" Devaughn Stumpf is a popular Filipino commercial model and actor. He entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, during its Celebrity Edition 2, and became the fourth big placer of that season. He arrived in the Philippines in 2004 without knowing a single word of Tagalog...

 were involved in a practical joke segment following a dating game format, where they kissed an extra gay instead of the Banana Split girls. This event caused a short rift between Rafael and a Banana Split executive producer. As a result, few clips were aired instead of the whole segment. Also, a public apology was delivered after the end of the show.

Casting Cut-Out

Valerie Concepcion, Roxanne Guinoo and Dianne Medina left the show due to Precious Hearts Romances collection where they will act in different episodes. It was reported that Guinoo was removed from the show due to her weight problems while Concepcion left the show due to a talent fee dispute. The rift between Angelica Panganiban and Cristine Reyes arose as another issue following Reyes's departure from the show.

Additional Casting

The additional cast includes John Prats, Zanjoe Marudo, Jayson Gainza, Pooh and Pokwang were part of the third season starting April 18, 2009. There were no guests during the first episode of the season.

Award

• 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Gag Show"
• Angelica Panganiban was won for 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Comedy Actress".
• 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Gag Show" (tied with GMA-7's Bubble Gang
  Bubble Gang
  Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
  
  )
• Pooh was won for 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Comedy Actor".
• 8th Gawad Tanglaw Best Comedy/Gag Show (tied with Goin Bulilit).

External links

• Official Blog Site via Multiply
• NNNN Official Blog Site via Facebook