GMA Life TV
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GMA Life TV, incorporated in February 2008 by GMA Network
, is an international Filipino
television station, and the company's secondary international channel to GMA Pinoy TV
.
and is available in the Middle East
, North Africa
, and Southern Europe
through Orbit Showtime
.
In June 2008 it was launched in Australia
and New Zealand
on UBI World TV
. It is now also available in the whole United States via Dish Network
and DirecTV
.
or other channels) for Digital Cable subscribers.
Recently, as of 3rd Quarter of 2010, GMA Life TV has around 126,000 subscribers. The number of subscribers began to substantially increase when the channel was launched during the early part of this year in other areas such us Florida (via Brighhouse Tampa), Texas (via En-Touch), Hong Kong (via PCCW), and Central California (via Comcast).
This did occur from February 20, 2011 onwards, the decision was to run movies temporarily in place of the previously aired programs from the now-ceased Q TV.
On February 28, 2011 for the first time in GMA Worldwide, Inc. history, two programs that started airing on GMA Pinoy TV
that is still running with new episodes was switched over to GMA Life TV, where it will then air its new episodes, to occupy free time slots. This then led to replays of other Kapuso shows. The shows included Pinoy MD and Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis
. All this will be straightened out once GMA News TV
starts its international operations sometime 2nd to 3rd Quarter of 2011.
In a report published showing GMA Network's revenues for 2010 with a total of PhP 14.299 Billion, GMA Life TV has 125,000 subscribers (an estimated 800,000 viewers count) while GMA Pinoy TV has an accounted 273,000 subscribers (around 1.8 Million viewers).
On March 10, 2011 GMA Pinoy TV
and GMA Life TV expanded even more in the United States in Florida. The Florida counties that are part of the extension include Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia.
In a recent report, dated May 16, 2011, regarding the consolidated gross revenues of GMA Network, Inc. in the 1st quarter of 2011, it is noted that GMA Pinoy TV's subscriptions grew by 10 ppercent (approximately 300,000 subscribers) and GMA Life TV's subscriptions grew by 2 percent (approximately 128,000), respectively. This consisted of PhP 230 million worth of advertising and subscription revenues.
And in May/June 2011, GMA Pinoy TV/GMA Life TV sent many of its artists to various places worldwide, it's the first time that Kapuso artists were sent almost consecutively, to celebrate Philippine Independence Day/Filipino Culture Fiestas and to promote GMA Pinoy TV/GMA Life TV and its shows. They consisted of Iza Calzado & Dennis Trillo who went to Hawaii on May 7, 2011, then on May 28, 2011, Jolina Magdangal and JayR visited National City in San Diego, CA. On the 113th Philippine Independence Day proper, Dennis Trillo & Iza Calzado were sent this time to Hong Kong to represent GMA Pinoy TV and perform there and in Singapore, Dingdong Dantes and Rachel Ann Go were present. And on June 26, 2011, Aljur Abrenica, Jennylyn Mercado, Iza Calzado and Mark Bautista will be sent to be part of Philippine-American Friendship Day in Jersey City, New Jersey.
In another recent report with regards to GMA Network's consolidated revenues in the 2nd quarter of 2011, GMA Pinoy TV's subscribers grew to 279,000 from 274,000 (actual count) and an estimated amount of 1.85 million viewers and GMA Life TV's subscribers grew as well, an estimated 1 million viewers. Also, GMA Network recently launched GMA News TV in the past month and will be made available to all areas where GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV reaches by 3rd Quarter of 2011. GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV were further made to subscribers in key Filipino-American areas in the US, namely New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. They were also launched in many parts of Detroit, Hawaii and upstate New York and New England. The channels were also launched by additional carriers in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
On September 22, 2011, GMA Life TV will air two previously-aired GMA programs dubbed in English, they are Una Kang Naging Akin
to be renamed in English as When You Were Mine and Impostora
to be renamed Impostor. This is the first time that GMA's dramas will be dubbed and re-aired in English.
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...
, is an international Filipino
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
television station, and the company's secondary international channel to GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
.
Background
This secondary channel carries programming from GMA's Q channel in the Philippines and some GMA Network proper's programming.2008
It was launched February 16, 2008 in JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and is available in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
, North Africa
North Africa
North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...
, and Southern Europe
Southern Europe
The term Southern Europe, at its most general definition, is used to mean "all countries in the south of Europe". However, the concept, at different times, has had different meanings, providing additional political, linguistic and cultural context to the definition in addition to the typical...
through Orbit Showtime
Orbit Showtime
Orbit Showtime Network, now officially branded as OSN, is a subscription television service in the Middle East and North Africa. The platform is owned by Panther Media Group, and the company is registered in DIFC. OSN is a joint venture between the Kuwait-based KIPCO and Saudi Arabia-based Mawarid...
.
In June 2008 it was launched in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
on UBI World TV
UBI World TV
UBI World TV is an Australian digital satellite pay television service that broadcasts predominantly ethnic channels. It launched in late 2004 and currently offers over 80 channels in its lineup from over 20 countries in over 12 languages.The company also provides entertainment and information...
. It is now also available in the whole United States via Dish Network
Dish Network
Dish Network Corporation is the second largest pay TV provider in the United States, providing direct broadcast satellite service—including satellite television, audio programming, and interactive television services—to 14.337 million commercial and residential customers in the United States. Dish...
and DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
.
2009
On November 2, 2009, it was launched in Hawaii via Oceanic Time Warner Cable on channel 686 on ‘ala carte’ basis or packaged with another Tagalog station (GMA Pinoy TVGMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
or other channels) for Digital Cable subscribers.
2010
In September 2010, GMA Life TV has 122,000 subscibers while its sister channel, GMA Pinoy TV has a total of 256,000 subscribers. This is based on a report that the Corporate Communications Department of GMA Network has posted.Recently, as of 3rd Quarter of 2010, GMA Life TV has around 126,000 subscribers. The number of subscribers began to substantially increase when the channel was launched during the early part of this year in other areas such us Florida (via Brighhouse Tampa), Texas (via En-Touch), Hong Kong (via PCCW), and Central California (via Comcast).
2011
By 2011, GMA Life TV will air re-runs of previous GMA shows as Q TV will be re-formatted into GMA News TV. GMA News TV will also be available in the worldwide market.This did occur from February 20, 2011 onwards, the decision was to run movies temporarily in place of the previously aired programs from the now-ceased Q TV.
On February 28, 2011 for the first time in GMA Worldwide, Inc. history, two programs that started airing on GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
that is still running with new episodes was switched over to GMA Life TV, where it will then air its new episodes, to occupy free time slots. This then led to replays of other Kapuso shows. The shows included Pinoy MD and Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis
Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis
Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis is a Philippine television talk show and lifestyle show that aired every morning on GMA Network. It was hosted by real life couples, Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi...
. All this will be straightened out once GMA News TV
GMA News TV
GMA News TV is a news and lifestyle-oriented channel in the Philippines. It is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. through the supervision GMA News and Public Affairs...
starts its international operations sometime 2nd to 3rd Quarter of 2011.
In a report published showing GMA Network's revenues for 2010 with a total of PhP 14.299 Billion, GMA Life TV has 125,000 subscribers (an estimated 800,000 viewers count) while GMA Pinoy TV has an accounted 273,000 subscribers (around 1.8 Million viewers).
On March 10, 2011 GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
and GMA Life TV expanded even more in the United States in Florida. The Florida counties that are part of the extension include Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia.
In a recent report, dated May 16, 2011, regarding the consolidated gross revenues of GMA Network, Inc. in the 1st quarter of 2011, it is noted that GMA Pinoy TV's subscriptions grew by 10 ppercent (approximately 300,000 subscribers) and GMA Life TV's subscriptions grew by 2 percent (approximately 128,000), respectively. This consisted of PhP 230 million worth of advertising and subscription revenues.
And in May/June 2011, GMA Pinoy TV/GMA Life TV sent many of its artists to various places worldwide, it's the first time that Kapuso artists were sent almost consecutively, to celebrate Philippine Independence Day/Filipino Culture Fiestas and to promote GMA Pinoy TV/GMA Life TV and its shows. They consisted of Iza Calzado & Dennis Trillo who went to Hawaii on May 7, 2011, then on May 28, 2011, Jolina Magdangal and JayR visited National City in San Diego, CA. On the 113th Philippine Independence Day proper, Dennis Trillo & Iza Calzado were sent this time to Hong Kong to represent GMA Pinoy TV and perform there and in Singapore, Dingdong Dantes and Rachel Ann Go were present. And on June 26, 2011, Aljur Abrenica, Jennylyn Mercado, Iza Calzado and Mark Bautista will be sent to be part of Philippine-American Friendship Day in Jersey City, New Jersey.
In another recent report with regards to GMA Network's consolidated revenues in the 2nd quarter of 2011, GMA Pinoy TV's subscribers grew to 279,000 from 274,000 (actual count) and an estimated amount of 1.85 million viewers and GMA Life TV's subscribers grew as well, an estimated 1 million viewers. Also, GMA Network recently launched GMA News TV in the past month and will be made available to all areas where GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV reaches by 3rd Quarter of 2011. GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV were further made to subscribers in key Filipino-American areas in the US, namely New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. They were also launched in many parts of Detroit, Hawaii and upstate New York and New England. The channels were also launched by additional carriers in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
On September 22, 2011, GMA Life TV will air two previously-aired GMA programs dubbed in English, they are Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...
to be renamed in English as When You Were Mine and Impostora
Impostora
Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....
to be renamed Impostor. This is the first time that GMA's dramas will be dubbed and re-aired in English.
Movie Block
- Reel Life (2009 – present)
- Pinoy Sine Klasika (2011 – present)
GMA Teledramas
- Ikaw SanaIkaw SanaIkaw Sana is a Philippine drama series produced by GMA Network. The series features Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, and Pauleen Luna and directed by Joel Lamangan. The series premiered on September 21, 2009 and ended on February 5, 2010. It was aired worldwide, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV...
[(re-aired: GMA-2009; GMA Pinoy TV-2009); (August 29, 2011 - present)]; re-runs - Daisy Siete: Adam or EveDaisy SieteDaisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010....
[ (re-aired GMA-2010; GMA Life TV- November 22, 2011 - present) ] ; re-runs - JoyrideJoyride (TV Series)Joyride is the story of young people on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and love as they go through teenage life on their way to young adulthood. Directed by Mac Alejandre, Joyride is a fresh, touching, sometimes heartbreaking and often amusing look at teenage life...
[(re-aired: GMA-2004-2005; GMA Pinoy TV-2005-2006); (October 20, 2011 – present)]; re-runs - Maynila (TV series)Maynila (TV series)Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every...
[(re-aired GMA-2000-2005; 2008 – present)]; re-runs - The ImpostorImpostoraImpostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....
[original title: Impostora; (re-aired: GMA & GMA Pinoy TV-2007; GMA Life TV-September 23,2011 - present)];re-runs - When You Were MineUna Kang Naging Akin"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...
[original title: Una Kang Naging Akin; (re-aired: GMA & GMA Life TV 2008; GMA Life TV-September 22,2011 -present)]; re-runs
Infotainment
- Pinoy RecordsPinoy RecordsPinoy Records was a GMA Network infotainment show which had its premiere episode on December 8, 2007. It is hosted by basketball player, Chris Tiu, and Starstruck Batch 1 alumni Sheena Halili. Most recently, Jai Reyes, a member of Ateneo de Manila University basketball men's varsity, has also...
[2007-2010(GMA Network), 2007-2010 (GMA Pinoy TV), June 4, 2011 – present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
Infotainment
- AHA!AHA!AHA! is an informative and educational TV program from GMA Network. It begins airing on April 4, 2010, and will be hosted by Drew Arellano. The show promises to share interesting facts and trivia about a wide range of topics to the viewers....
[2010–present (GMA Network), 2010 – present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes - Hanep BuhayHanep BuhayHanep Buhay is an informative TV program about entrepreneurship created by GMA News and Public Affairs for GMA Network, and is hosted by Love Anover and Chris Tiu. The program aims to help people on how to manage funds properly, start and set up a business and make better financial decisions. The...
[2010–present (GMA Network), 2010 – present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes - Pinoy M.D.Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng BayanPinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan is a Philippine medical TV program created by GMA News and Public Affairs for GMA Network which provides information on diseases and medical concerns of the people nowadays. It is hosted by Connie Sison along with the show's resident doctors, Dr. David Ampil II and...
[2010-present (GMA Network), 2010–2011 (GMA Pinoy TV), 2011 – present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes
Kid-oriented
- Amazing Cooking KidsAmazing Cooking KidsAmazing Cooking Kids is a 2011 reality cooking competition show in the Philippines that features children from ages nine to twelve years old. It is presented by actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel. It debuted on April 16, 2011 on GMA Network...
[2011 (GMA Network), 2011 – present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes with a six-day's episode delay - My Chubby World [2011 – present (GMA Network), 2011 – present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes with a eight-day's episode delay
- Tropang PotchiTropang PotchiTropang Potchi is a Philippine kid-oriented game, variety, educational and informative show, sponsored by Potchi from Columbia International Food Products, and currently airing at GMA Network. The show was first aired from December 19, 2009 to January 16, 2011 on Q. The show was moved to GMA...
[2011 – present (GMA Network), 2011 – present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes with a ten-day's episode delay
Religious
- Adyenda [2005-present (GMA Network), 2011-present (GMA Life TV); new episodes
- Diyos at Bayan [1998–present (GMA Network), 2010-present (GMA Life TV); new episodes
- PJM Forum [1998–1999; 2006-present (GMA Network), 2011-present (GMA Life TV); new episodes
News Programs
- BalitanghaliBalitanghaliBalitanghali is the noontime newscast of GMA News TV in the Philippines. The newscast is also heard simultaneously on Super Radyo DZBB 594 every weekends...
[2011–present (GMA News TV), 2011–present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes
Talk/Magazine
- Personalan [2011–present (August 1, 2011-present (GMA News TV); August 1, 2011–present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes
Lifestyle
- Fashbook [2011–present (March 2011-present (GMA News TV); August 18, 2011–present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes
Infotainment
- I Love Pinas (2011–present) (June 2011-present (GMA News TV); August 2011 - present); new episodes
Religious
- Midnight Prayer Helps [2011-present (GMA News TV); 2011–present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes
- The 700 Club Asia [2011-present (GMA News TV); 2011–present (GMA Life TV)]; new episodes
Re-aired Programs from Q TV
Music Videos- Life Tunes [2010-2011(Q TV), 2010–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
Lifestyle/Cooking/Travel
- Ang Pinaka [2005–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- Day-off [2005–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- Balikbayan [2005–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- The BeatThe Beat (Philippine TV show)The show features comprehensive, informative and up-to-date issues both local and abroad. Segments of these program will be more profound such as Ivan's Talk of Current Issues, Mariz' 'Female Style, Gadgets, and Awareness, Techie Talk, Valeries' Exclusives Talks, Interviews and Latest Fashion...
[2006–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs - Go Negosyo [2008-2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- True Stories [2008–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- X-Life [2008–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- Life and Style with Ricky Reyes [2008–2011 (Q TV), 2008–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
- QuickfireQuickfire (TV show)Quickfire: 10-Minute Kitchen Wonders is a short-format television cooking show aired several times daily on GMA News TV, a subsidiary station of the GMA Network in the Philippines. The show only runs for a maximum of 10 minutes per airing and showcases recipes by its host, celebrity chef Rosebud...
[2010–2011 (Q TV), 2010–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
Comedy Variety Show
- I Laugh SabadoI Laugh SabadoI Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show aired every Saturday on the defunct Q TV in the Philippines.-Overview:I Laugh Sabado was a comedy variety show of Q Channel 11 which featured sketches and musical numbers...
[2010-2011 (Q TV) 2010-present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
Religious
- Kausaban: The 700 Club Bisaya [2010–2011 (Q TV), 2011–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
Re-Aired from GMA Pinoy TV
- Life Pinoy Style: Season 2 [2009–2010 (GMA Pinoy TV), 2010–present (GMA Life TV)]; re-runs
Re-aired from Solar TV
- NBA on GMA Life TV [2009(Solar TV), 2011-present (GMA Life TV}]; new episodes
- PBA on GMA Life TVPhilippine Basketball AssociationThe Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
[2009(Solar TV), 2011-present (GMA Life TV); new episodes
Slogans
- "Celebrate Life" (2008–present)
- "Celebrate the best in Pinoy lifestyle!" (2011–present)
- "Think Before You Click (A GMA Social Media Awareness Campaign)" (2011–present)
See also
- GMA Network, Inc.GMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
- GMA Pinoy TVGMA Pinoy TVGMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
- GMA News TVGMA News TVGMA News TV is a news and lifestyle-oriented channel in the Philippines. It is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. through the supervision GMA News and Public Affairs...
- Overseas FilipinoOverseas FilipinoAn Overseas Filipino is a person of Philippine origin who lives outside of the Philippines. This term applies both to people of Filipino ancestry who are citizens or residents of a different country and to those Filipino citizens abroad on a more temporary status.Most overseas Filipinos migrate to...
- Filipino AmericanFilipino AmericanFilipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipino Americans, often shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy",Filipinos in what is now the United States were first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century...