SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)
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SOP was a Philippine noontime music/variety show
aired by GMA Network
. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios
. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a particular thing that catches the imagination of the people. The title was coined by a group of GMA executives (led by Wilma Galvante
) in early 1997 who conceptualized an interactive musical-variety show to replace the long-running GMA Supershow
.
Spinoffs and later forms of the show include SOP Rules, SOP Gigsters
, and SOP Fully Charged.
as production consultant.
Ruffa Gutierrez
and Antoinette Taus, Angelika dela Cruz, Dingdong Dantes
and K. C. Montero were some of the additions in 1998. Regine Velasquez
joined in the roster of SOP hosts and performers.
In January 1999, one of SOPs hosts was Vina Morales.
In 2000, the hosts included Jaya and Lani Misalucha joined the show. The following year, Kyla
, Nina Girado
and Karylle joined. Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto (children of Vic Sotto and Dina Bonnevie), Kevin Vernal (son of actor Ruel Vernal), Champagne Morales (daughter of singer Dinah Dominguez), and the Miko Sotto (son of Ali Sotto) joined the show.
In 2002, the show hit No. 1 in the ratings. Judy Ann Santos
and Rica Peralejo began their duties as guest co-hosts for a time. Soon after, Jolina Magdangal
joined SOP.
, 604 and Malik and actors Richard Gutierrez
, Brad Turvey and Chynna Ortaleza.
In 2004, comedian Rufa Mae Quinto
and Starstruck
’s Final 4 of Jennylyn Mercado
, Mark Herras
, Yasmien Kurdi
and Rainier Castillo
joined the SOP cast. Misalucha left the show after she decided to accept a series of singing engagements in Las Vegas, Nevada. In June of the same year, SOP produced a spin-off show, SOP Gigsters
which feature the young contract stars of GMA. Richard Gutierrez
and twin brother Raymond Gutierrez
were named as hosts of the new show.
In 2005, the entire cast of SOP and SOP Gigsters together with Mel Tiangco
, Joey de Leon
, Richard Gomez
and German Moreno
went to San Francisco, California in USA for the launch of GMA Pinoy TV
, GMA’s direct-to-home TV service for Filipinos abroad.
In September 2006, SOP did a show in Hawaii. In November 2006, the spin-off show SOP Gigsters was cancelled and hosts Richard and Raymond Gutierrez returned to SOP.
On January 7, 2007, Gian Magdangal
of Philippine Idol
became a regular contributing in both hosting and performing chores.
SOP has been pre-empted only twice to accommodate important events covered by GMA News such as the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003 and the Manny Pacquiao–Jorge Solis fight in April 2007 (in cooperation with Solar Sports). SOP has also replayed on Sunday primetime during the Kapuso launch in 2002 and Christmas special in 2004.
On June 23, 2007, SOP began airing simultaneously over 97.1 Barangay LS, GMA's FM radio station in Metro Manila.
In 2008, Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes left the show
SOP moved to a new set at GMA Network Center Annex, Studio 7. It is one of the biggest studios in the Philippines holding 1,000 audience.
On January 31, 2010, SOP dropped the phrase "Fully Charged" from its title card.
.
Final Co-hosts / Performers
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
aired 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...
. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios
GMA Network Center
The GMA Network Center is the headquarters of the GMA Network, a major radio and television network in the Philippines. It is located at EDSA corner South Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. It is the network's main television and radio production center, and its main transmission facility for most of...
. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a particular thing that catches the imagination of the people. The title was coined by a group of GMA executives (led by Wilma Galvante
Wilma Galvante
Ms. Wilma V. Galvante is GMA Network's senior vice president for entertainment and producer of many TV shows.As the chief of the GMA Network's entertainment block, she experimented with dramas, light-hearted shows and hired good writers...
) in early 1997 who conceptualized an interactive musical-variety show to replace the long-running GMA Supershow
GMA Supershow
GMA Supershow, formerly titled Germside and then Germspesyal, was a Sunday noontime variety show formerly aired by GMA Network from 1978 to 1997, making it one of the longest running Sunday noontime shows in Philippine television history....
.
Spinoffs and later forms of the show include SOP Rules, SOP Gigsters
SOP Gigsters
SOP Gigsters was a musical variety show in the Philippines which featured production numbers from GMA Network's young stars and ran texting promos where viewers had a chance to win gadgets and cash prizes by subscribing through Fanatxt. It also featured guest performers...
, and SOP Fully Charged.
Sobrang Okay, Pare
SOP first started airing on February 2, 1997, with a live show from the GMA Broadway studios. Regular dancers include the VIP Dancers, Universal Motion Dancers, Abstract Dancers and Kidz at Work; with Al Quinn as director and German MorenoGerman 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...
as production consultant.
SOP
In 1998, the GMA management decided to reformat the show, introduce new segments and add new hosts. On its first anniversary, the show’s title Sobrang Okey Pare was shortened to SOP and introduced a new theme song "S-O-P dito sa GMA!"Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutiérrez
-External links:**...
and Antoinette Taus, Angelika dela Cruz, Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
and K. C. Montero were some of the additions in 1998. Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
joined in the roster of SOP hosts and performers.
In January 1999, one of SOPs hosts was Vina Morales.
In 2000, the hosts included Jaya and Lani Misalucha joined the show. The following year, Kyla
Kyla
Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....
, Nina Girado
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
and Karylle joined. Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto (children of Vic Sotto and Dina Bonnevie), Kevin Vernal (son of actor Ruel Vernal), Champagne Morales (daughter of singer Dinah Dominguez), and the Miko Sotto (son of Ali Sotto) joined the show.
In 2002, the show hit No. 1 in the ratings. 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....
and Rica Peralejo began their duties as guest co-hosts for a time. Soon after, Jolina Magdangal
Jolina Magdangal
-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...
joined SOP.
SOP Rules/SOP Gigsters
In 2003, SOPs tagline (and secondary show title) became SOP Rules after ASAP reformatted when its main hosts Pops Fernandez and Ariel Rivera left. SOP added musicians Jay-RJay-R
Gaudencio Sillona III , who performs under the mononym Jay R, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records...
, 604 and Malik and actors Richard Gutierrez
Richard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
, Brad Turvey and Chynna Ortaleza.
In 2004, comedian Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa 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...
and Starstruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
’s Final 4 of Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
, Mark Herras
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
, Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Kurdi
'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...
and Rainier Castillo
Rainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo , is a Filipino actor, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan...
joined the SOP cast. Misalucha left the show after she decided to accept a series of singing engagements in Las Vegas, Nevada. In June of the same year, SOP produced a spin-off show, SOP Gigsters
SOP Gigsters
SOP Gigsters was a musical variety show in the Philippines which featured production numbers from GMA Network's young stars and ran texting promos where viewers had a chance to win gadgets and cash prizes by subscribing through Fanatxt. It also featured guest performers...
which feature the young contract stars of GMA. Richard Gutierrez
Richard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
and twin brother Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Gutiérrez
Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...
were named as hosts of the new show.
In 2005, the entire cast of SOP and SOP Gigsters together with Mel Tiangco
Mel Tiangco
Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo popularly known as Mel Tiangco is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines....
, Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon
José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
, 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...
and 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...
went to San Francisco, California in USA for the launch of 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...
, GMA’s direct-to-home TV service for Filipinos abroad.
In September 2006, SOP did a show in Hawaii. In November 2006, the spin-off show SOP Gigsters was cancelled and hosts Richard and Raymond Gutierrez returned to SOP.
On January 7, 2007, Gian Magdangal
Gian Magdangal
Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal , is a Filipino singer, performer, and theater actor currently signed to GMA Network. A former boy band member of 17:28, he rose to prominence as one of the runners-up of Philippine Idol in 2006...
of Philippine Idol
Philippine Idol
Philippine Idol was the first franchise of Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a national Idol franchise and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company in 2006 and then to...
became a regular contributing in both hosting and performing chores.
SOP has been pre-empted only twice to accommodate important events covered by GMA News such as the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003 and the Manny Pacquiao–Jorge Solis fight in April 2007 (in cooperation with Solar Sports). SOP has also replayed on Sunday primetime during the Kapuso launch in 2002 and Christmas special in 2004.
On June 23, 2007, SOP began airing simultaneously over 97.1 Barangay LS, GMA's FM radio station in Metro Manila.
In 2008, Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes left the show
SOP moved to a new set at GMA Network Center Annex, Studio 7. It is one of the biggest studios in the Philippines holding 1,000 audience.
Relaunch: SOP Fully Charged
On November 22, 2009, SOP was relaunched as SOP Fully Charged with a new set and new co-hosts to join main hosts Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs and Jaya.On January 31, 2010, SOP dropped the phrase "Fully Charged" from its title card.
Cancellation
A few months after the re-launching of the show, in an interview published on February 24, 2010, Ogie Alcasid confirmed SOP would air its final episode on February 28, 2010, and that it would be replaced by another Sunday musical-variety show entitled Party PilipinasParty Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...
.
Final Hosts
Main Final hosts- Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
- Ogie AlcasidOgie AlcasidHerminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
- Jaya
- Janno GibbsJanno GibbsJanno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero...
Final Co-hosts / Performers
- Carla AbellanaCarla AbellanaCarla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a Filipina actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network.-Biography:...
- Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
- Aljur AbrenicaAljur AbrenicaAljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...
- Marvin AgustinMarvin AgustínMarvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
- Kris BernalKris BernalKristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...
- Glaiza de CastroGlaiza de CastroGlaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
- Chris CayzerChris CayzerChris Cayzer is a Filipino-Australian soul, R&B and acoustic singer, actor, DJ and VJ...
- Ryza CenonRyza CenonRhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:...
- Dingdong DantesDingdong DantesJose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
- Joshua DionisioJoshua DionisioRalph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
- Jake Vargas
- Joshua Disiderio
- Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
- Heart EvangelistaHeart EvangelistaLove Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
- Frencheska FarrFrencheska FarrMarie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr is a Filipina singer, model and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.-Early life and career:...
- Barbie FortezaBarbie FortezaBarbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
- Bea BineneBea BineneBeanca Marie Landero Binene , is a Filipina actress. She was a finalist in StarStruck Kids and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan in First Time...
- Joross GamboaJoross GamboaJohn Ross Sanchez Gamboa, better known by his screen name Joross Gamboa , is a Filipino actor who is now a former GMA Network contract artist after moving back to ABS-CBN.-New career:...
- Maricris GarciaMaricris GarciaMaricris Yu Garcia , is a singer from the Philippines, best known for winning Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 3. She first auditioned in Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 1, but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice" at the Grand Finale held in Araneta...
- Carlo GuevarraCarlo GuevarraCarl Guevarra born in Pasay City, Philippines) is a Filipino actor and model. He is the winner of the Be Bench / The Model Search.Guevarra started his career when he and his brother Paolo joined the Be Bench / The Model Search where he won along with Regine Angeles...
- Mark HerrasMark HerrasMark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
- Jay-RJay-RGaudencio Sillona III , who performs under the mononym Jay R, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records...
- Bianca KingBianca KingBianca Charlotte King is a Filipina-Canadian actress. She is known in her role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint aired on GMA, replacing Nita Negrita. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She proceeded to take up AB...
- KylaKylaMelanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....
- Kris LawrenceKris LawrenceKristofer Lawrence Cadevida , better known as simply Kris Lawrence, is a Filipino-American singer.-Early life:Lawrence was born in Los Angeles, California on Sept 1st 1982...
- Maxene MagalonaMaxene MagalonaMaxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipina actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife.-Personal life:...
- Gian MagdangalGian MagdangalGiancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal , is a Filipino singer, performer, and theater actor currently signed to GMA Network. A former boy band member of 17:28, he rose to prominence as one of the runners-up of Philippine Idol in 2006...
- Jolina MagdangalJolina Magdangal-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...
- Chynna OrtalezaChynna OrtalezaLara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:...
- Lovi PoeLovi PoeLourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
- LJ ReyesLJ ReyesLourna Jane Pujeda Reyes is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck.-Life and career:...
- Aicelle SantosAicelle SantosAicelle Anne Santos is a Filipino Soul, R&B, Pop, and Jazz singer-songwriter and pianist, who first emerged in the Philippine music scene as a contestant in a nationwide search for the next best singer in the first season of ABS-CBN's Star In A Million...
- Geoff TaylorGeoff Taylor (singer)Geoff Taylor is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was a former finalist of Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 before becoming the grand winner of the Are You the Next Big Star? together with Frencheska Farr as the female grand winner.-Early life and career:Taylor was born in Olongapo City...
- 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...
- Jonalyn VirayJonalyn VirayJonalyn Roxas Viray is a Filipina singer and an occasional actress. She was the first ever Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion...
Previous co-hosts
- 604
- Marco AlcarazMarco AlcarazMarco Alcaraz is a Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo.-Television:...
- Bernadette Allyson
- Bobby AndrewsBobby AndrewsBobby Andrews is a Filipino American Actor and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed-up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up....
- Aryana
- Roxanne BarceloRoxanne BarceloAnne Roxanne "Roxie" Jordan Barcelo is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer.In 2006, she became one of the 14 housemates of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition...
- Nancy Castiglione
- Chico and Delamar
- Angelu de LeonAngelu de LeonMaria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera , more famously known as Angelu de Leon, is a television and film actress in the Philippines.-Biography:...
- April Delos Santos
- Cogie DomingoCogie DomingoRedmond Christopher Fernandez Domingo , better known simply as Cogie Domingo, is a Filipino actor and model. At age 10, he joined the cast of ABS-CBN's Cyberkada. This was followed by Regal Films' horror flick, Sa Piling ng mga Aswang , in which he starred opposite Maricel Soriano...
- Gabby Eigenmann
- Mart EscuderoMart EscuderoMart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...
- Brenan Espartinez
- Raymond GutierrezRaymond GutiérrezRaymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...
- Jerome John Hughes
- Dion IgnacioDion IgnacioDion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....
- Kitty GirlsKitty GirlsThe Kitty Girls is an all-girl singing group formed in April 2007 by Ms.Cecille Carpio of Elan Models International and Jose Felix Dingcong of JLD Management, in the Philippines, consisting of Jocelyn Oxlade, Ayanna Oliva, and Khai Lim. The Kitty Girls is a sing-and-dance group that's currently...
- MalikMalikMalik is an Arabic word meaning "king, chieftain".It has been adopted in various other, mainly Islamized or Arabized, Asian languages for their ruling princes and to render kings elsewhere. It is also sometimes used in derived meanings...
- Marielle
- Karel MarquezKarel MarquezKarla Ysabel Marquez Santos-Go , known as Karel Marquez is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and TV host who currently signed under GMA Network. Before joining Kapuso Network, she was part of ABS-CBN Talent Management & Development Center...
- K. C. Montero
- Champagne Morales
- Jan NietoJan NietoJan Kurt Anthony Pasion Nieto, popularly known as Jan Nieto , is a Filipino male singer who rose to prominence as one of the runners-up of Philippine Idol in 2006. With the height of 5' 10½" and weighing 165 pounds , he was dubbed as the "Hunky Idol" during the competition...
- Amanda Page
- Paolo Paraiso
- 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...
- RadhaRadhaRadha , also called Radhika, Radharani and Radhikarani, is the childhood friend and lover of Krishna in the Bhagavata Purana, and the Gita Govinda of the Vaisnava traditions of Hinduism...
- Jake Roxas
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- Arthur SolinapArthur SolinapArthur Gonzales Solinap, known as Arthur Solinap, is a Filipino actor and model.Solinap's career began as a member of Abztract Dancers together with his cousin Dingdong Dantes. He made his first TV appearance in 2005 portraying Muros in Encantadia...
- Gerald SantosGerald SantosGerald Padua Santos is a singer and actor who won Pinoy Pop Superstar in 2006.-Biography:In 2006 Santos won the second season of GMA 7's show Pinoy Pop Superstar....
- Danica Sotto
- South Border
- Stags
- Miggy Tanchangco
- Antoinette Taus
- Brian Termulo
- Giselle Toengi
- TJ TrinidadTJ TrinidadTJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
- Brad TurveyBrad TurveyBrad Turvey was a Filipino actor and video jockey of Channel [V] International.-Early life:Brad Turvey and his twin brother Greg Turvey were born on 10 March 1978 in Hong Kong to a late Scottish Australian father and a Chinese mother who grew up in Australia. Brad and Greg Turvey grew up in...
- Greg Turvey
- Mo TwisterMo TwisterMohan Gumatay or commonly known as Mo Twister, is a radio disc jockey and television host in the Philippines. He is best known for his Good Times programs, which started as a Radio Show and spun off into TV and Internet.-Personal life:...
- Cacai Velasquez
- Kevyn Vernal
- April Villanueva
Moved to ABS-CBN/TV5
- James Blanco
- Billy CrawfordBilly CrawfordBilly Joe Crawford is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-songwriter and philanthropist.Crawford is a Bilingual Filipino Singer. His second language is English and he is conversational in French. Crawford not only lived in New York City, USA, but also in Paris for five years and for one...
- Jake CuencaJake CuencaJuan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:...
- Anne CurtisAnne CurtisAnne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
- Mylene DizonMylene DizonMylene Lilibeth Dizon is a Filipina actress and model. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic, being an alumna of Batch 2...
- 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...
- 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....
- Ruffa GutierrezRuffa Gutiérrez-External links:**...
- KarylleKarylleAna Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger....
- Angel LocsinAngel LocsinAngel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
- Coco MartinCoco MartinRodel Luis Nacianceno , better known by his stage name, Coco Martin, is a critically acclaimed Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino actor. He became famous for starring in many independent films, and was dubbed the Prince of Philippine Independent Films...
- Lani MisaluchaLani MisaluchaLani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...
- Vina MoralesVina MoralesVina Morales is a Filipina singer, actress and model.-Career:...
- NinaNina GiradoMarifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
- Jolo RevillaJolo RevillaRamon "Jolo" Revilla III is a Filipino actor, who was formerly under with GMA Network. He is notable for playing the role of Ramon Salcedo in 2008 TV series remake of Kaputol ng Isang Awit...
- Cristine ReyesCristine ReyesAra Maria Cristine Reyes , better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina Actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck. She is presently managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN...
- Iya VillaniaIya VillaniaRaelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
- Megan YoungMegan YoungMegan Lynne Young is a Filipina-American actress who is a member of Star Magic Batch 15. She is best known for being a former celebrity housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 . Megan is an alumnus of ABS-CBN's rival television station GMA's StarStruck and also a member of GMA Artist...
- Tyron PerezTyron PerezTyron Perez is a model, actor and TV host and former alumni of reality based talent search StarStruck. He become famous after joining StarStruck in 2003 and started the leading role as Dwight in the 2006 movie Twilight Dancers.-Early life:Jojo Perez was born in Brgy. Alfonso, Concepcion Tarlac...
Guest hosts
- 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"...
- Joseph BitangcolJoseph BitangcolJoseph Bitangcol is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.-Career:...
- Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieGeraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
- KC ConcepcionKC ConcepcionKC Concepcion is a Filipina actress and singer and who is currently a National Ambassador Against Hunger of the UN's World Food Programme.- Personal life :...
- 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....
- Joey de LeonJoey de LeonJosé María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
- Pops FernandezPops FernándezMaria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...
- Sarah GeronimoSarah GerónimoSarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
- 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...
- Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
- Ara MinaAra MinaHazel Pascual Reyes , better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines....
- Paolo MontalbanPaolo MontalbánPaolo Montalban is a Filipino-American actor and singer best known for his performance in ABC/Disney's telepic of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella as Prince Christopher, opposite Brandy as Cinderella....
- Martin NieveraMartin NieveraMartin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
- Bong RevillaBong RevillaRamon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. , is a Filipino actor, politician and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. In 2009, he legally changed his last name to Bong Revilla....
- Ariel RiveraAriel RiveraJose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful...
- Judy Ann SantosJudy Ann SantosJudy 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....
- Mel TiangcoMel TiangcoCarmela Tiangco-Cornejo popularly known as Mel Tiangco is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines....
- Michael V.Michael V.Michael V. , also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, rapper, voice artist and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos...
Deceased regular co-hosts and guest hosts
- Miko SottoMiko SottoMarcelino Antonio "Miko" Carag Sotto III was a Filipino matinee idol, actor, and teen star, and son of actress Ali Sotto-Death:...
- Marky CieloMarky CieloMark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo , better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He is notable for his win in the reality talent competition StarStruck...
- Francis MagalonaFrancis MagalonaFrancis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
SOP Music Awards
In recognition of Filipino performers and songwriters, SOP created the "SOP Music Awards" in 2004. The winners were determined through text votes by SOP viewers. The first awards ceremony was held at UP Theater on August 2004.Notable winners
- 2005 Yasmien KurdiYasmien Kurdi'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...
, MYMPMYMPM.Y.M.P. is an acoustic band act from the Philippines, which consists of five members. Their career started when Raymond Ryan, a station manager of iFm watched one of their gigs, and met up with a producer to produce their 2003 debut album, Soulful Acoustic, which has since been certified...
, CuesheCueshéCueshé is a Filipino pop rock band from Cebu, Philippines, currently based in Manila.-Background:In March 2005, the group decided to move to the Philippine capital of Manila...
and South Border - 2006 Lovi PoeLovi PoeLourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
, ShamrockShamrockThe shamrock is a three-leafed old white clover. It is known as a symbol of Ireland. The name shamrock is derived from Irish , which is the diminutive version of the Irish word for clover ....
, and 6 Cycle Mind - 2007 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...
and Yasmien KurdiYasmien Kurdi'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...
PMPC TV Star Awards
- 2008 Best Musical Variety Show
- 2002 Best Musical Variety Show
- 2001 Best Musical Variety Show
- 2000 Best Musical Variety Show (tied with ASAP)
- Janno Gibbs (Best Male TV Host)
- Regine Velasquez (Best Female TV Host)
- Ogie Alcasid (Best Male TV Host)
New York Festivals
- 2007 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion
- 2004 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion
- 2001 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion
- 1999 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion