Let's Go (Philippine TV series)
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Let's Go is a situation comedy
on ABS-CBN, set in a college dormitory and targeting a teenage audience. Since July 8, 2006, the show airs Saturdays at 5pm.
The show premiered on June 3, 2006 in a 4pm timeslot, and aired its last episode on June 2, 2007.
Season 3
Season 4 - Go Kada Go!
), the shy “promdi” girl who’s as nice as Charie (Charee Pineda
), the “sweetilicous” babe of the group. Charie can easily tame resident bullie Badjie (Badjie Mortiz), who is feared by everyone, even star athlete Bob (Joem Bascon
).
The jock, who’s not so lucky with the girls, hangs out with the shrewd and “alaskador” Zap (Kontin Roque) who’s attracted the attention of showbiz fanatic Maffi (Janelle Quintana
). Maffi’s obsession with all things showbiz extends her friendship with “artistahin” fashionista Alex (Cathy Gonzaga
).
The certified rich gal in the group though is best friends with Trish (Jana Pablo) the calorie-counting fashion-obsessed middle class girl. Mike (Mikel Campos) loves to count too, well his money that is, up to the last centavo. His many secrets can be compared to the very mysterious Bangs (Valerie Garcia
) who’s discreetly into Norman.
One of the most distinctive episodes is when they drop a book and when they bend down to pick it up, someone else picks it up too. The people who picked up the book start dating, introducing Lea Michaela A. Cabili and Mikee Gabriel.
Production Manager: Dagang Vilbar
Executive Producer: Ferry Trinidad
Headwriter: Roel Raval
Writers:
Badjie Mortiz, Earl Ignacio, Jellyn Gueco, Mae Manalac,Erwin Romulo, Rene Martin
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4: Gokada Go!
Situation comedy
A situation comedy, often shortened to sitcom, is a genre of comedy that features characters sharing the same common environment, such as a home or workplace, accompanied with jokes as part of the dialogue...
on ABS-CBN, set in a college dormitory and targeting a teenage audience. Since July 8, 2006, the show airs Saturdays at 5pm.
The show premiered on June 3, 2006 in a 4pm timeslot, and aired its last episode on June 2, 2007.
Cast
Season 1 & 2- Alex Gonzaga as Alex
- Badjie Mortiz as Badjie
- Valerie GarciaValerie GarciaValerie "Bangs" Garcia is a Filipina actress in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Gokada Go. The nickname "Bangs" came about because her bangs/fringe covered her face.-Career:...
as Bangs - Joem BasconJoem BasconJoem Bascon is a Filipino actor. He is currently under ABS CBN's talent management arm, named Star Magic....
as Bob - Charee PinedaCharee PinedaCharee Pineda, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was casted as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct teen sitcom, Let's Go...
as Charie - Timmy Boy Sta. Maria as Dennis
- Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
as Junniper - Janelle QuintanaJanelle QuintanaJanelle Ann Karen Quintana Manahan is an actress in the Philippines. She started showbusiness when she joined ABS-CBN's reality talent search Star Circle National Teen Quest and made it to the top ten.- Career :...
as Maffi - Mikel Campos as Mike
- Blumark Roces as Norman
- Jana Pablo as Trish
- Kontin Roque as Zap
- Smokey Manaloto as Mr. L
Season 3
- Cathy Gonzaga as Alex
- Badjie Mortiz as Badjie
- Valerie Garcia as Bangs
- Joem Bascon as Bob
- Charee Pineda as Charie
- Timmy Boy Sta. Maria as Dennis
- Dianne MedinaDianne Medina-Career:Medina was one of the 12 finalist of Wazzup Wazzups 2006 Tadjock Search. After winning the search, she became a regular segment host of the satirical comedy news program and appeared as a guest host of Studio 23's morning news and talk show, Breakfast.In 2007, she was cast as Dianne in the...
as Dianne - Eda Nolan as Junniper
- Kristoff Abrenica as Kristoff
- Jamilla Obispo as Maggie
- Janelle Quintana as Maffi
- Mikel Campos as Mike
- Blumark Roces as Norman
- Jana Pablo as Trish
- Kontin Roque as Zap
- Smokey Manaloto as Mr. L
Season 4 - Go Kada Go!
- Cathy Gonzaga as Alex
- Badjie Mortiz as Badjie
- Valerie Garcia as Bangs
- Joem Bascon as Bob
- Gerald AndersonGerald AndersonGerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
as Gabe - Eda Nolan as Junniper
- Matteo GuidicelliMatteo GuidicelliMatteo Guidicelli is a Filipino-Italian actor, model, racer and singer. He is one lead actors of the defunct ABS-CBN primetime fantasy television series Agua Bendita....
as Matteo - Kim ChiuKim ChiuKimberly Sue Yap Chiu , better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress,singer and model. She lived in Cebu City before she went to Manila for Pinoy Big Brother...
as Melody - Kontin Roque as Zap
- Gina ParenoGina ParenoGina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...
Summary Plot (S1-S3) Orig.
There’s Norman (Blumark Roces), the Bisoy boy next door who’s chums with chick magnet Dennis (Timmy Boy Sta. Maria). Dennis can relate to girls, that’s why he’s close to Junniper (Eda NolanEda Nolan
Eda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
), the shy “promdi” girl who’s as nice as Charie (Charee Pineda
Charee Pineda
Charee Pineda, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was casted as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct teen sitcom, Let's Go...
), the “sweetilicous” babe of the group. Charie can easily tame resident bullie Badjie (Badjie Mortiz), who is feared by everyone, even star athlete Bob (Joem Bascon
Joem Bascon
Joem Bascon is a Filipino actor. He is currently under ABS CBN's talent management arm, named Star Magic....
).
The jock, who’s not so lucky with the girls, hangs out with the shrewd and “alaskador” Zap (Kontin Roque) who’s attracted the attention of showbiz fanatic Maffi (Janelle Quintana
Janelle Quintana
Janelle Ann Karen Quintana Manahan is an actress in the Philippines. She started showbusiness when she joined ABS-CBN's reality talent search Star Circle National Teen Quest and made it to the top ten.- Career :...
). Maffi’s obsession with all things showbiz extends her friendship with “artistahin” fashionista Alex (Cathy Gonzaga
Cathy Gonzaga
Alex Gonzaga, , and prior to her name change in 2008, also known as Cathy Gonzaga, is a Filipina actress. She played the role of Alex, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go and played Christine in My Girl.She is also considered as one of the pioneer artist in the revamp Tv5...
).
The certified rich gal in the group though is best friends with Trish (Jana Pablo) the calorie-counting fashion-obsessed middle class girl. Mike (Mikel Campos) loves to count too, well his money that is, up to the last centavo. His many secrets can be compared to the very mysterious Bangs (Valerie Garcia
Valerie Garcia
Valerie "Bangs" Garcia is a Filipina actress in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Gokada Go. The nickname "Bangs" came about because her bangs/fringe covered her face.-Career:...
) who’s discreetly into Norman.
One of the most distinctive episodes is when they drop a book and when they bend down to pick it up, someone else picks it up too. The people who picked up the book start dating, introducing Lea Michaela A. Cabili and Mikee Gabriel.
Crew
Director: Edgar Mortiz, Frasco MortizProduction Manager: Dagang Vilbar
Executive Producer: Ferry Trinidad
Headwriter: Roel Raval
Writers:
Badjie Mortiz, Earl Ignacio, Jellyn Gueco, Mae Manalac,Erwin Romulo, Rene Martin
List of episodes
Season 1- Episode #01: Ang Simula
- Episode #02: Bar Chillin'
- Episode #03: Maling Akala
- Episode #04: Initiation
- Episode #05: Acquaintance Party
- Episode #06: Pustahan
- Episode #07: The Problem is Tubig
- Episode #08: Master Showman
- Episode #09: First Kiss
- Episode #10: Papel, Gunting, Bato
- Episode #11: You Rock My World
- Episode #12: L.Q.
- Episode #13: Break Na Tayo
Season 2
- Episode #14: Tomaan
- Episode #15: In or Out
- Episode #16: Art Atak
- Episode #17: Maalala Mo Kaya?
- Episode #18: Girls Night Out
- Episode #19: Girls Night Out
- Episode #20: Kotse at Curly
- Episode #21: Tsismis
- Episode #22: The Grudge: Daw?
- Episode #23: Labo Notes
Season 3
- Episode #24: Let's Go Boracay
- Episode #25: PaKiss Kiss
- Episode #26: Paano
- Episode #27: Mukhang Guilty
- Episode #28: Kris Kringle
- Episode #29: Let's Go!: Live!
- Episode #30: Dennis is Back!!!!!
- Episode #31: The Best of Let's Go!
- Episode #32: The More You Hate, The More You Love!
- Episode #33: Putina
- Episode #34: Nakaw Tingin...Nakaw Halik!
- Episode #35: Debut Ni Per
- Episode #36: Time Waits For Norman
- Episode #37: Akin Ka Na Lang
- Episode #38: Don't Touch My Poochie
- Episode #39: Goodbye Alex
- Episode #40: Grrrl Power!!
- Episode #41: Let's Go Ready to Rumble
- Episode #42: Graduation Blues!!
- Episode #43: Let's Go Baguio!
- Episode #44: Let's Go Subic!
- Episode #45: Let's Go 8 Waves
- Episode #46: Halina, Let's Go Vigan
- Episode #47: Let's Go Camping!!!
- Episode #48: Let's Go Pangasinan!
- Episode #49: Let's Go Crazy!
- Episode #50: Let's Go Finale!
Season 4: Gokada Go!
- Episode #01: First Day Go!
- Episode #02: Biak Na Bato
- Episode #03: Go Signal
- Episode #04: Miss U Like Crazy
- Episode #05: Let's Go Panty
- Episode #06: The Naked Truth
- Episode #07: Go Melody Go
- Episode #08: Go Kini Go
Trivia
- Cathy GonzagaCathy GonzagaAlex Gonzaga, , and prior to her name change in 2008, also known as Cathy Gonzaga, is a Filipina actress. She played the role of Alex, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go and played Christine in My Girl.She is also considered as one of the pioneer artist in the revamp Tv5...
is Toni GonzagaToni GonzagaCelestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...
's sister. - Jannele Quintana and Mikel Campos are voted as two of the most popular cast in the show.
- The show is directed by Edgar MortizEdgar MortizEdgar "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...
, father of cast member Badjie Mortiz. - The show was inspired from the Korean youth sitcom NonstopNonstop (TV series)Nonstop is a South Korean sitcom that broadcast its first season in 2000 on MBC. It continued with 5 more seasons. The series was popular for its cast of teen idols, many who debuted through the show gaining vast popularity.-Synopsis:...
after the show's director, Edgar Mortiz, caught his son, one of the mainstays of the show, watching it on TV. He became interested that he planned to do a similar show. - Kristoff Abrenica, their new cast member, was from Pinoy Dream AcademyPinoy Dream AcademyPinoy Dream Academy is the Philippine version of Endemol's Operación Triunfo . The format is similar to Big Brother, where a set number of finalists would live inside the Academy for four months and will be trained by guest teachers to be multimedia performers...
- Dianne Medina was from Wazzup WazzupWazzup WazzupWazzup Wazzup was a comedic-news program which was previously aired on Philippine television network Studio 23. The show features Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, and Archie Alemania as news anchors who introduce segments that are delivered by 'tadjocks' .In the show's first season, the news anchors...
and she was the grand winner in Wazzup WazzupWazzup WazzupWazzup Wazzup was a comedic-news program which was previously aired on Philippine television network Studio 23. The show features Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, and Archie Alemania as news anchors who introduce segments that are delivered by 'tadjocks' .In the show's first season, the news anchors...
Beach Bum Contest '06. - In the episode "Musical", Junniper Lopez, played by Eda Nolan sang the song sang by 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...
written by Lito CamoLito CamoLito 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"...
. - Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
stars as the brainy scholar, Amor, in the Cebuanovela, Amor Chicko. - The show's setting may be considered as a representation and a pun of the University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the PhilippinesThe ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
. Aside from the obvious references, for example the name of their school being Philippine University and the Initiation Run (a spoof of UP's yearly Alpha Phi OmegaAlpha Phi OmegaAlpha Phi Omega is the largest collegiate fraternity in the United States, with chapters at over 350 campuses, an active membership of approximately 17,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni members...
Oblation RunOblation RunThe Oblation Run is an annual event held by several Filipino chapters of Alpha Phi Omega in different universities in the Philippines. The event first organized in 1977 at University of the Philippines Diliman to promote Hubad na Bayani , a play...
) in the episode 'Initiation' a few more less known examples are:- In one episode Kristoff's aunt, played by Frances Ignacio, called the school "Peyups" which an actual slang for UP.
- In another episode, Norman (played by Blumark Roces) was asked to buy barbecueBarbecueBarbecue or barbeque , used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia is a method and apparatus for cooking meat, poultry and occasionally fish with the heat and hot smoke of a fire, smoking wood, or hot coals of...
from a store called Beach House. Beach House is an actual eating place located in UP's Diliman campus, which interestingly, sells barbecue as its main cuisine. - In yet another episode, their dorm was identified as "Narra", a name of an actual dormitory in the University of the Philippines
- Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
and Joem BasconJoem BasconJoem Bascon is a Filipino actor. He is currently under ABS CBN's talent management arm, named Star Magic....
is also starring in the monthly episode of Love Spell: Click na Click with Diether OcampoDiether OcampoDiether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...
and Kristine HermosaKristine HermosaKristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
& the Prime-Time teleserye Walang KapalitWalang KapalitWalang Kapalit was a Philippine television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It premiered April 23, 2007 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.A riveting story coupled by an equally riveting cast...
with Piolo PascualPiolo PascualPiolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
and Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
.- Kim ChiuKim ChiuKimberly Sue Yap Chiu , better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress,singer and model. She lived in Cebu City before she went to Manila for Pinoy Big Brother...
, Gerald AndersonGerald AndersonGerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
, Matteo GuidicelliMatteo GuidicelliMatteo Guidicelli is a Filipino-Italian actor, model, racer and singer. He is one lead actors of the defunct ABS-CBN primetime fantasy television series Agua Bendita....
and legend Gina ParenoGina ParenoGina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...
are going to be in the new re-formated 4th season of Let's Go with the new name, "Go Kada Go!" with Alex, Bangs, Junniper and Bob from the last season.
- Kim Chiu
- Sources say that the 4th season of Let's Go will not have: Badjie, Timmy Boy, Mikel, Kristoff and the rest except for Cathy GonzagaCathy GonzagaAlex Gonzaga, , and prior to her name change in 2008, also known as Cathy Gonzaga, is a Filipina actress. She played the role of Alex, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go and played Christine in My Girl.She is also considered as one of the pioneer artist in the revamp Tv5...
, Valerie GarciaValerie GarciaValerie "Bangs" Garcia is a Filipina actress in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Gokada Go. The nickname "Bangs" came about because her bangs/fringe covered her face.-Career:...
, Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
and Joem BasconJoem BasconJoem Bascon is a Filipino actor. He is currently under ABS CBN's talent management arm, named Star Magic....
. - Charee PinedaCharee PinedaCharee Pineda, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was casted as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct teen sitcom, Let's Go...
, from Let's Go! Season 1 & 2 was moved to GMA's teledrama, Impostora. - Gian Carlos (StarStruck batch 3) being a Dad at age 18 early February 2008 to ABS-CBN star Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
she's 19-year-old Mom. - Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
, Charee PinedaCharee PinedaCharee Pineda, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was casted as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct teen sitcom, Let's Go...
(are regular characters) & Valerie GarciaValerie GarciaValerie "Bangs" Garcia is a Filipina actress in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Gokada Go. The nickname "Bangs" came about because her bangs/fringe covered her face.-Career:...
(as a guest role) worked together in a Primetime-Drama Series KatorseKatorseKatorse was a television primetime series that aired on ABS-CBN from August 24, 2009 to January 8, 2010. It tells the story of a simple small town girl who fell in love with a childhood friend who later sires a child with her...
.