S-Files
Encyclopedia
S-Files is a now defunct showbiz
-oriented television
talk show
show in the Philippines
aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network
.
and Lyn Ching as the original hosts of the show. Originally intended as a Saturday afternoon talk show, GMA decided at the last minute to put the show on a Sunday afternoon slot (which originally belonged to Startalk
), pitting it against the more established Showbiz Lingo Plus of ABS-CBN
. With Paolo and Lyn's refreshing on-screen chemistry, S-Files managed to hold its own against Showbiz Lingo Plus and in less than a year, it won the award for Best Talk Show at the 1999 PMPC TV Star Awards.
Drama actress Janice de Belen
came on board in 2001 as Paolo's new co-host after Lyn Ching decided to get married and concentrate on her job as a news anchor for GMA News and Public Affairs
. Actor and celebrity sportsman Richard Gomez
was added to the roster of hosts in 2002 when he transferred networks from ABS-CBN to GMA Network. Later on that same year, Richard's best friend, actor/politician Joey Marquez
was included in the S-Files roster of hosts after he successfully pinch-hit for Paolo Bediones when Paolo went to the US to interview some famous Hollywood celebrities to be featured on the show.
In 2004, Janice left the show to concentrate more on her hosting job at GMA's daily morning show, Sis although there were rumors that she was booted out from S-Files primarily because whenever the talk show reports some controversies involving her close friends, she gets affected. One example was during the Kris Aquino
-Joey Marquez controversy in October 2003 where the whole show became Joey's venue to air his side of the issue. Janice did not show up on that episode out of sympathy for her friend Kris, who hosts S-Files rival show The Buzz
. Pia Guanio
, who was fast making a name as a segment host of GMA's news program 24 Oras
, was named as Janice's replacement.
S-Files and The Buzz exchanges ratings. In 2005 it came out with a higher rating than The Buzz. From July–September 2006, The Buzz was once again able to regain and sustain its lead against S-Files. GMA Network Management was rumored to have considered the switch of timeslot against Startalk, another Showbiz-Oriented talk show from the same network aired on Saturdays. The network is also said to have considered replacing it by Showbiz Stripped, a more serious Showbiz-Oriented Program aired every Saturday night. Neither of these were found true and are believed to have just been made up by the critics of the show
In 2006 John Lapus, Kris Aquino's close friend and former showbiz reporter of The Buzz, moved to GMA and was officially cast on S-Files.
The show aired its final episode on April 22, 2007 after almost nine years on the air because of its poor ratings. It was replaced by Showbiz Central
.
Show business
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-oriented television
Television
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talk show
Talk show
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show in the Philippines
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...
aired every Sunday afternoons by 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...
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History
"S-Files" premiered on June 7, 1998 with Paolo BedionesPaolo Bediones
Paolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines...
and Lyn Ching as the original hosts of the show. Originally intended as a Saturday afternoon talk show, GMA decided at the last minute to put the show on a Sunday afternoon slot (which originally belonged to Startalk
Startalk
Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:...
), pitting it against the more established Showbiz Lingo Plus of 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 ...
. With Paolo and Lyn's refreshing on-screen chemistry, S-Files managed to hold its own against Showbiz Lingo Plus and in less than a year, it won the award for Best Talk Show at the 1999 PMPC TV Star Awards.
Drama actress Janice de Belen
Janice de Belen
Janice de Belen is a Filipina actress, commercial model and television host who was a GMA Network contract artist. She returns back to ABS-CBN via Budoy -Early life:...
came on board in 2001 as Paolo's new co-host after Lyn Ching decided to get married and concentrate on her job as a news anchor for GMA News and Public Affairs
GMA News and Public Affairs
GMA News and Public Affairs is the news department of the Philippine broadcaster GMA Network and its sister network GMA News TV...
. Actor and celebrity sportsman Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
was added to the roster of hosts in 2002 when he transferred networks from ABS-CBN to GMA Network. Later on that same year, Richard's best friend, actor/politician Joey Marquez
Joey Marquez
Joey Marquez , born on October 7, 1957 , is a Filipino actor and politician. His father is Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Hoffman, Melanie Marquez and Babes Marquez. He was mayor of Paranaque City, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the...
was included in the S-Files roster of hosts after he successfully pinch-hit for Paolo Bediones when Paolo went to the US to interview some famous Hollywood celebrities to be featured on the show.
In 2004, Janice left the show to concentrate more on her hosting job at GMA's daily morning show, Sis although there were rumors that she was booted out from S-Files primarily because whenever the talk show reports some controversies involving her close friends, she gets affected. One example was during the 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...
-Joey Marquez controversy in October 2003 where the whole show became Joey's venue to air his side of the issue. Janice did not show up on that episode out of sympathy for her friend Kris, who hosts S-Files rival show The Buzz
The Buzz (talk show)
The Buzz is a weekly entertainment news and talk show in the Philippines. Premiering in 1999, it is the longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show on ABS-CBN. It features local celebrity gossip and news.-Casting:...
. Pia Guanio
Pia Guanio
Liana Pia Coronado Guanio-Mago, better known as Pia Guanio, is a Filipino television presenter. She is currently a one of the hosts of Eat Bulaga and is head anchor for the entertainment program Showbiz Central. She is also the showbiz segment anchor for the GMA Network primetime newscast 24...
, who was fast making a name as a segment host of GMA's news program 24 Oras
24 Oras
24 Oras ' is the flagship national network news broadcast of GMA Network. A nightly national newscast which airs in the Philippines and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It is aired Weeknights at 6:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays at 5:15 to 6:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 to 6:45 PM...
, was named as Janice's replacement.
S-Files and The Buzz exchanges ratings. In 2005 it came out with a higher rating than The Buzz. From July–September 2006, The Buzz was once again able to regain and sustain its lead against S-Files. GMA Network Management was rumored to have considered the switch of timeslot against Startalk, another Showbiz-Oriented talk show from the same network aired on Saturdays. The network is also said to have considered replacing it by Showbiz Stripped, a more serious Showbiz-Oriented Program aired every Saturday night. Neither of these were found true and are believed to have just been made up by the critics of the show
In 2006 John Lapus, Kris Aquino's close friend and former showbiz reporter of The Buzz, moved to GMA and was officially cast on S-Files.
The show aired its final episode on April 22, 2007 after almost nine years on the air because of its poor ratings. It was replaced by Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...
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Criticisms
The show received several criticisms from viewers and entertainment press who are mostly followers and publicists of the rival show The Buzz and its hosts, when it was said to have literally copied its format, including the voice-over style of Boy Abunda.Host
- Paolo BedionesPaolo BedionesPaolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines...
(1998–2007) - Lyn Ching (1998–2001)
- Pia GuanioPia GuanioLiana Pia Coronado Guanio-Mago, better known as Pia Guanio, is a Filipino television presenter. She is currently a one of the hosts of Eat Bulaga and is head anchor for the entertainment program Showbiz Central. She is also the showbiz segment anchor for the GMA Network primetime newscast 24...
(2004–2007) - 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...
(2004–2005) - Janice de BelenJanice de BelenJanice de Belen is a Filipina actress, commercial model and television host who was a GMA Network contract artist. She returns back to ABS-CBN via Budoy -Early life:...
(2001–2004) - Richard GomezRichard GomezRichard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
(2002–2007) - Joey MarquezJoey MarquezJoey Marquez , born on October 7, 1957 , is a Filipino actor and politician. His father is Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Hoffman, Melanie Marquez and Babes Marquez. He was mayor of Paranaque City, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the...
(2003–2007) - John LapusJohn LapusJonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:...
(2006–2007)