Ispup
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Ispup was a sketch comedy show produced by ABC5 (now TV5
) which features parodies of several Philippine television shows and advertisements with actors impersonating political and notable personalities such as Joseph Estrada
, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
and Cardinal Jaime Sin, among others. The show was originally aired on Saturdays, began on March 20, 1999 and moved to Fridays on November 23, 2001. The show, which replaced Tropang Trumpo
, lasted until March 27, 2004.
opening credits" stating that the spoofs were taken from television shows, commercials, and movies with permission, ending up as the show's tagline: "Walang pikunan, ispup onli."
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.
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
) which features parodies of several Philippine television shows and advertisements with actors impersonating political and notable personalities such as Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada
Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
and Cardinal Jaime Sin, among others. The show was originally aired on Saturdays, began on March 20, 1999 and moved to Fridays on November 23, 2001. The show, which replaced Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo was a Filipino gag show, produced by the TV5 and aired from 1994 to 1998.-History:...
, lasted until March 27, 2004.
Main cast
- Caloy Alde
- Leo Martinez (2000–2004)
- Mystica
- Willie Nepomuceno
- Madeleine Nicholas
- Candy PangilinanCandy PangilinanCandy Pangilinan is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She was widely criticised in 2009 after she insulted the Igorot people during a performance.-Television:*2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ... Mimi Estrella...
- Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
(1999–2001) - Raffy Rodriguez
- Marissa Sanchez
- Jon Santos
- Selena Sevilla
- Dennis TrilloDennis TrilloAbelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
- Joy Viado
The Ispupniks
- Mike "Pekto" Nacua (who was later discovered by GMA Network as one of its comedians)
- Ate Shawie (gay impersonator of Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
) - Ate Guy (gay impersonator of Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
) - Hyubs Azarcon
- Cynthia Marquez
Parodies
Before and after the show's duration a "disclaimer" was presented "a la Star WarsStar Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
opening credits" stating that the spoofs were taken from television shows, commercials, and movies with permission, ending up as the show's tagline: "Walang pikunan, ispup onli."
- Alam Morena Clara- a parody of the telenovela Morena ClaraMorena ClaraMorena Clara is a 1954 film directed by Luis Lucia starring Lola Flores and Fernando Fernán Gómez.-Plot:The film begins by depicting the fabled tale of how the gypsies came to be. According to folklore gypsies are descendants of an Egyptian pharaoh. In the film, actors are dressed in ancient...
- Balitang Ka!- a parody of Balitang KBalitang KBalitang K is a defunct news and current affairs magazine show in the Philippines, hosted by Korina Sanchez. It aired weekdays on ABS-CBN from 1996 to 2001. This was her show after Magandang Umaga Po ended....
- The Cheapest Link- a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show The Weakest LinkThe Weakest LinkThe Weakest Link is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000 and will end its run in 2012 when its host Anne Robinson ends her contract. The original British version of the show airs around the world on BBC Entertainment...
, having Caloy Alde as Edu Mansanas and actors playing political figures as contestants. - Chugilita- a parody of the telenovela ChabelitaGotita de amorChabelita was a Mexican drama previously being broadcast in ABS-CBN, starring Laura Flores and Álex Ibarra Also main Starring Andrea Lagunes in her first lead role as the protagonist Chabelita.-Production crew:...
portrayed by Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2... - ‘Di Bati Sina Mards At Pards- a parody of the debate show Debate with Mare at PareDebate with Mare at PareDebate with Mare at Pare is a highly watched open debate show in the Philippines. It is aired every late night Thursdays on GMA Network...
- Gay KNB?- a parody of ABS-CBN game show Game KNB? hosted by Ms. Kris Pepino (played by Candy Pangilinan)
- Intrigador- a parody of GMA public affairs program ImbestigadorImbestigadorImbestigador is an investigative show that tackles anomalies and inconsistencies in the Philippine government. It criticizes the corruption in the Philippine society, from overpriced items to arms smuggling, covering a wide variety of topics that sometimes include Filipino traditions and beliefs...
- Kirira: Ano ang Kulay ng Pinipig?- a parody of TAPE Inc.TAPE Inc.TAPE Inc is the partner of GMA Network in afternoon dramas and noontime variety and game shows Eat Bulaga! since 1995. The offices and production studios are located at Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established in 1978...
and GMA's teledrama Kirara: Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? - Knowless Power- a parody of the late Ernie BaronErnie BaronErnesto Baron was a Filipino broadcaster and inventor. He spent more than 40 years in the field of broadcasting. He was best known as the weatherman in the ABS-CBN news program TV Patrol...
's Knowledge Power - Lagot Ka Kay Tolfu- a parody of Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo
- Magpalakad-lakad man- a spoof anthology segment of GMA show MagpakailanmanMagpakailanmanMagpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...
- Malala Na Kaya- a spoof anthology segment of ABS-CBN show Maalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo KayaMaalaala 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...
hosted by Charing Todos Los Santos Conscious na Conscious (played by Jon Santos) - Mula Sa Pusa- a parody of ABS-CBN drama series Mula Sa PusoMula Sa PusoMula Sa Puso is a Filipino television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997 to April 2, 1999. Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, and Diether Ocampo played the role of the main protagonists in the series. It was re-aired in 2008 through Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an...
- No One Can Be A Millionaire?- a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a television game show which offers large cash prizes for correctly answering a series of multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty. The format is owned and licensed by Sony Pictures Television International. The maximum cash prize is one million pounds...
, having Leo Martinez as Royet de Leon and actors playing political figures as contestants. Obviously, there was no million-peso winner as the segment title suggests. (Note: This parody was presented as a response of growing popularity of the game show in 2000. Only 6-7 years after the IBC version of "Millionaire's" last episode, a new format was launched in the same station (as TV5) with Vic Sotto as host.) - Oka-Toka-Doc- a cross-over parody of ABS-CBN comedy shows !Oka Tokat!Oka Tokat!Oka Tokat is an ABS-CBN paranormal drama, which ran from 1997 to 2002. It originally aired every Tuesday nights and starred Ricky Davao, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika de la Cruz Paolo Contis and Agot Isidro...
and Oki Doki DocOki Doki DocOki Doki Doc is an ABS-CBN comedy sitcom which started from 1993 to 2000. It originally aired every Saturday nights then transferred on Wednesday nights and later transferred again on Saturday nights... - Palso: Action Balita- a parody of ABS-CBN newscast Pulso: Aksyon BalitaPulso: Aksyon BalitaPulso: Aksyon Balita is the first Filipino language-late night newscast of ABS-CBN pitting up against GMA Network's GMA Network News...
- Pangako Sa Yo Sa Puso Ko Iibigan Kita Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan- a cross-over parody of 3 ABS-CBN drama series
- The Priest is Right- a parody of the Philippine version of the US game show The Price is RightThe Price Is RightThe Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed...
, having Willie Nepomuceno as His Eminems Jaime Cardinal Sins and actors playing political figures as contestants. - Pulpol- a parody of a telemagazine Pipol
- Rosalinta- a parody of Rosalinda played by Rufa Mae Quinto impersonating ThaliaThaliaThalia was the Muse who presided over comedy and idyllic poetry. In this context her name means "flourishing", because the praises in her songs flourish through time. She was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the eighth-born of the nine Muses....
. - Taksil- a parody of GMA newscast SaksiSaksiSaksi is the late night news broadcast of GMA Network in the Philippines. It was formerly the early evening and flagship newscast of the network from 1995 to 2002. The newscast is currently anchored by Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales. It is aired Mondays to Thursdays at 11:15-11:45 pm and Fridays...
- Usapang Monkey Business- a parody of ABS-CBN business show Usapang BusinessUsapang BusinessUsapang Business is the business television show created by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs and aired on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN News Channel, the format of the weekly newsmagazine program that aired Tuesday nights after The World Tonight features innovative businesses that are on the fast-track in...
- Wrong Page: Ulat ni Mel Tiongke- a parody of the defunct GMA newscast from 1999 to 2004, 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 broadcaster Korina SanchezKorina SanchezKorina Maria Sanchez-Roxas is a Filipina broadcast journalist, TV host and commercial endorser.-Early life:Korina Sanchez was born on October 5, 1964 in Hong Kong. Her father, Ramon P. Sanchez, Sr. , was the General Manager of then Hong Kong landmark, Ambassador Hotel. She is the only girl of Ramon...
, played by Rufa Mae Quinto - Royet de Leon- from Christopher De LeonChristopher 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...
, played by Leo Martinez - Mike Enrequiestas- from broadcaster Mike EnriquezMike EnriquezMiguel Castro Enriquez is a popular TV and radio newscaster in the Philippines. He is also the Senior Vice-President for radio of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc.-Career:He started his career in broadcasting as a staff announcer at the...
, played by Leo Martinez. The surname may be a reference to the late comedian Rene RequiestasRene RequiestasRenato "Rene" Requiestas was one of the top Filipino comedians of the late 1980s up to the early 1990s.Requiestas was known for his sidekick roles alongside other comedy actors such as Joey de Leon and his pairing with Kris Aquino in romantic comedies, as well as his distinctive gaunt, toothless... - Osang Enriques - from TV reporter Susan Enriquez
- Sherap Entrada- from deposed Philippine president Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, played by Willie Nepomuceno and Jon Santos - Kirira- from Philippine drama KiraraKiraraKirara may refer to:*Kirara , a character in the manga and anime series InuYasha*Kirara , a manga by Toshiki Yui that was also adapted into an OVA*Kirara Beach, Shimane*Kirara Beach, Yamaguchi...
, played by Candy Pangilinan - Senator Koren - from Senator Loren LegardaLoren LegardaLoren Legarda is a Filipino broadcast journalist, environmentalist, and politician of Visayan ancestry, notable as the only female to top two senatorial elections . During the 2004 Philippine general election, she ran for the position of Vice-President as an Independent with Fernando Poe, Jr...
. - 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
- Edu Mansanas - from Edu ManzanoEdu Manzano-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
, played by Caloy Alde. - Ches Melon- from broadcaster Ces Oreña-Drilon, played by Candy Pangilinan
- Tita Cory Pepino - from the late former president Corazon AquinoCorazon AquinoMaria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
. - Kris Pepino- from Kris AquinoKris AquinoKristina 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...
, played by Rufa Mae Quinto, later replaced by Candy Pangilinan after Quinto left the show for Bubble GangBubble GangBubble 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...
in 2001. - Ramon Revillame - from former action star and former senator Ramon Revilla. The surname may be a reference to Willie RevillameWillie RevillameWillie 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...
- Charing Todos Los Santos Conscious na Conscious- from TV executive Charo Santos-ConcioCharo Santos-ConcioMaria Rosario Santos known as Charo Santos-Concio or Charo Santos is a Filipina television executive, host, actress, and film producer who hosts the network's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. She is the President of ABS-CBN Corporation, and plays a powerful role in TV and film...
, played by Jon Santos - David Semplang- from Battle of the BrainsBattle of the Brains (Filipino TV series)Battle of the Brains was a Philippine quiz show aired by Radio Philippines Network from 1992 to 1999 and by the People's Television Network from 1999 to 2001 . It was hosted for almost all episodes by David Celdran, with Chiqui Roa-Puno taking over in his absence. The show is primarily sponsored...
presentor and current ANCABS-CBN News ChannelABS-CBN News Channel or better known as ANC is the Philippines first 24-hour news channel broadcasting both in cable television domestically and in satellite television internationally via The Filipino Channel, owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation under its ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs...
anchor David Celdran, played by Jon Santos - His Eminems Jaime Cardinal Sins - from the late Cardinal Jaime Sin.
- Mel Tiongke- from broadcaster Mel TiangcoMel TiangcoCarmela Tiangco-Cornejo popularly known as Mel Tiangco is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines....
, played by Candy Pangilinan - Mayor Vi- from Star for all Seasons and current Batangas Governor Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, played by Jon Santos
Trivia
- Ispup is a 1st spoof installment replacing Tropang TrumpoTropang TrumpoTropang Trumpo was a Filipino gag show, produced by the TV5 and aired from 1994 to 1998.-History:...
. - Wow Maling Mali is a 2nd spoof installment after Ispup until 2006.
- Lokomoko is a spin-off of Wow Mali.
- Lokomoko High is a 3rd spoof installment.
- Lokomoko ULokomoko ULokomoko is a sketch-comedy show produced by the Associated Broadcasting Company and is airing every Friday nights on TV5. It is previously titled as Lokomoko and Lokomoko High. Lokomoko U-Brief History:The show was one of TV5's first shows, launched during mid-August 2008...
is a 4th spoof installment.