Coney Reyes on Camera
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Coney Reyes on Camera was a weekly drama anthology that aired from 1984-1998 in 2 networks (ABS-CBN and Solar TV
) and became the longest running drama anthology in Philippine TV history until Maalaala Mo Kaya
became the longest running drama anthology in 2011. Coney
was the host, lead star, and producer.
, Helen Vela, Aiza Seguerra
, German Moreno
, Aga Muhlach
and Judy Ann Santos
, among others. Kris Aquino
(daughter of former President the late Corazon C. Aquino), and Michelle van Eimeren
(Miss Australia Universe 1994), also appeared on the show in separate episodes. One of the most unforgettable episodes was the reunion episode with Vilma Santos and Tina Revilla Valencia in 1994 as a special tribute to the late Helen Vela.
The roots of Coney's drama anthology was Coney Reyes-Mumar Drama Studio, produced by Eddie Ilarde's Program Philippines and aired every Saturday on GMA
after the hit noontime variety show Student Canteen
(also produced by Program Philippines), where Coney was a co-host. However, in 1982, Coney moved to Student Canteens rival show Eat Bulaga, then airing on Solar TV
. Drama Studio continued with former beauty queen Chat Silayan (deceased) as its main star. Silayan, along with Chiqui Hollmann, also replaced Coney on Canteen.
In 1984, Coney was given a new drama anthology on Solar TV, originally entitled Coney Reyes-Mumar On The Set. It aired right after Eat Bulaga on Saturdays, and was first produced by BSH Productions. She later took over production of the show when she put up CAN Television ("CAN" was derived from Coney's real name, Constancia Angeline Nubla, under which she was credited as the show's producer). It was then retitled Coney Reyes On Camera (with the last name "Mumar" dropped after her estrangement with then-husband Larry Mumar).
After the sequestration of Solar TV, the show, along with Eat Bulaga and Agila (both produced by TAPE), moved to ABS-CBN in 1989. Coney began to fully produce the show and despite the exit of Eat Bulaga in 1995 to GMA 7, the show remained in ABS-CBN.
The show aired its final episode on December 26, 1998.
It was reaired on ZOE Broadcasting Network
Channel 11 from 2002 to 2003.
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
) and became the longest running drama anthology in Philippine TV history until Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
became the longest running drama anthology in 2011. Coney
Coney Reyes
Coney Reyes is an award winning Philippine Film/TV actress, television host and producer with Chinese and Spanish descent. She has been one of the co-presenters of Student Canteen and Eat Bulaga . She earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College...
was the host, lead star, and producer.
Overview
The drama anthology stars Coney Reyes herself. Aside from her, her alternates to play protagonist/central role for some episodes are Jacklyn Jose and Gina Alajar (two of the most respectable award winning actresses). In her program's episodes, Coney has been working with major celebrities such as Vic Sotto, Vilma SantosVilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Helen Vela, Aiza Seguerra
Aiza Seguerra
Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
, German Moreno
German Moreno
German Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs or the Master Showman , is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian and Talent Manager popular during the 1980s...
, Aga Muhlach
Aga Muhlach
Ariel Aquino Muhlach , commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor and product endorser...
and Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
, among others. Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
(daughter of former President the late Corazon C. Aquino), and Michelle van Eimeren
Michelle van Eimeren
Michelle van Eimeren is a beauty queen from Brisbane, Australia.Van Eimeren represented Australia for the 1994 Miss Universe pageant, which was held in Manila. She placed 11th overall....
(Miss Australia Universe 1994), also appeared on the show in separate episodes. One of the most unforgettable episodes was the reunion episode with Vilma Santos and Tina Revilla Valencia in 1994 as a special tribute to the late Helen Vela.
The roots of Coney's drama anthology was Coney Reyes-Mumar Drama Studio, produced by Eddie Ilarde's Program Philippines and aired every Saturday on GMA
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...
after the hit noontime variety show Student Canteen
Student Canteen
Student Canteen is the first and original noontime show on Philippine television which ran for 30 years in different decades. The show ran in different networks from 1958 to 1972, 1975 to 1986 and 1989-1990.-The ABS-CBN years:...
(also produced by Program Philippines), where Coney was a co-host. However, in 1982, Coney moved to Student Canteens rival show Eat Bulaga, then airing on Solar TV
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
. Drama Studio continued with former beauty queen Chat Silayan (deceased) as its main star. Silayan, along with Chiqui Hollmann, also replaced Coney on Canteen.
In 1984, Coney was given a new drama anthology on Solar TV, originally entitled Coney Reyes-Mumar On The Set. It aired right after Eat Bulaga on Saturdays, and was first produced by BSH Productions. She later took over production of the show when she put up CAN Television ("CAN" was derived from Coney's real name, Constancia Angeline Nubla, under which she was credited as the show's producer). It was then retitled Coney Reyes On Camera (with the last name "Mumar" dropped after her estrangement with then-husband Larry Mumar).
After the sequestration of Solar TV, the show, along with Eat Bulaga and Agila (both produced by TAPE), moved to ABS-CBN in 1989. Coney began to fully produce the show and despite the exit of Eat Bulaga in 1995 to GMA 7, the show remained in ABS-CBN.
The show aired its final episode on December 26, 1998.
It was reaired on ZOE Broadcasting Network
ZOE Broadcasting Network
ZOE Broadcasting Network, Inc. is a Philippine television network of Jesus is Lord Movement leader Eddie Villanueva. ZOE is currently an affiliate of GMA Network. This stations studios and offices are located at 22/F Strata 2000 Bldg, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. With...
Channel 11 from 2002 to 2003.
Trivia
- The show's theme is "It's My Turn," performed by Diana RossDiana RossDiana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
. - In its latter years, the show ended with a Biblical quotation of relevance to the episode.
- In the show's latter years, Coney stopped acting in the show and only did the opening and closing segments.
- The show won the "Best Drama Anthology" award from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television three times.
- The show had competition with Lovingly Yours, HelenLovingly Yours, HelenLovingly Yours, Helen is a Sunday afternoon program aired on GMA-7 from 1980 to 1996."Lovingly Yours, Helen" evolved into a television drama anthology from a daily counseling program on radio with the same title, originally aired on GMA's AM station DZBB. It was presented by the late...
of GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
.
See also
- List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
- Lovingly Yours, HelenLovingly Yours, HelenLovingly Yours, Helen is a Sunday afternoon program aired on GMA-7 from 1980 to 1996."Lovingly Yours, Helen" evolved into a television drama anthology from a daily counseling program on radio with the same title, originally aired on GMA's AM station DZBB. It was presented by the late...
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
- ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...