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StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
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StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition
(singing, dancing, acting, hosting) airing on GMA Network
. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.
The program seeks to discover new celebrities in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. The Filipino public votes for the outcomes of the later stages through text voting
and half of the results are from the judges (more popularly known as council). The judges give critiques of the contestants performances depending on the challenges that are being given to the contestants. Since season 1, the council had a lot of members including Joey de Leon
(actor, singer-songwriter and comedian), Joyce Bernal (multi-awarded directress), Ida Henares (GMA Network
s Artist Center Head) Christopher de Leon
(multi-awarded actor), Louie Ignacio
(StarStrucks director), Lorna Tolentino
(a grandslam actress), and the late Douglas Quijano (one of showbiz industrys respected talent manager).
The show has been hosted up to the present time by Dingdong Dantes
from the first season up to the fourth season, Jolina Magdangal
since the second season up to the fourth season, Raymond Gutierrez
from the third season and Carla Abellana
and Dennis Trillo
as the new hosts on the 5th season. Nancy Castiglione co-hosted the show with Dingdong Dantes from the first season.
The show airs weeknights in the Philippines
& its 5th season is in the works and is expected to air in November 2009.
The competition heats-up when the hopefuls are cut down to fourteen young hopefuls and be the official contestants for a respective Season
.
The Final Judgment will then award the finalists respective titles. There will be two ultimate survivors, a male and a female, at the end of every season. The winners are determined through the average of the text and online votes plus the decision of the three members of the StarStruck Council. However in Season 3, from the two ultimate survivors, there will be an Ultimate Sole Survivor, which will earn the winner extra prizes. While in Season 4 instead of a final four, the format differentiates by choosing the final six as there will be four big winners for the season, composed of Ultimate Love Team, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Sweet Heart.
Sunday entertainment program SOP
, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at SM Supermalls
throughout the Philippines.
The first season of StarStruck was then directed by Lino Cayetano, and was hosted by Dingdong Dantes
and Nancy Castiglione. The council, which guides the finalists throughout the competition are composed of Joey De Leon
, Ida Henares and Bb. Joyce Bernal.
The pilot episode aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned for a stab at stardom, the initial cut of 100 was reduced to 60, from 60 to 30 and from 30 to only 14 teens as finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to compare their personalities, talents, etc.
The twist is that every week, one of the Final 14 may have to bid goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title.
The show featured young contestants aging from 5 to 7 years old. The rules for picking the two "Ultimate Survivors" were the same as the senior version of Starstruck. Seven boys and seven girls, also known as 14 K, were picked among hundreds who applied for the contest.
The Final Judgment was held on June 5, 2004 at the Aliw Theater. Sam Bumatay and Kurt Perez were the StarStruck Kids Ultimate Survivors.
The show primer aired the untold secrets of the first season's Final 14, the life they had before and after StarStruck and the changes StarStruck made into their lives.
There were slight changes made in The Council. Bb. Joyce Bernal was replaced by director Louie Ignacio
.
. From millions of hopefuls from different provinces all over the Philippines, only 14 will have the chance to survive. If in the first two seasons, StarStruck is shown only weekdays having Friday as Elimination Night, this season Mondays to Fridays will be tests and Sundays would be the elimination night. The show held its Final Judgment on March 12, 2006.
This time, from the two Ultimate Survivors, a Sole Survivor will be picked who will win more than 10 million pesos worth of prizes, consisting of an exclusive GMA talent management contract, a new house and lot, a large cash prize and a livelihood showcase.
This season was hosted by Dingdong Dantes
, Jolina Magdangal
and Raymond Gutierrez
, and members of The Council were Joey de Leon
, Lorna Tolentino
and Louie Ignacio
.
, Louie Ignacio
and Douglas Quijano, the show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.
In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.
Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the "TOP 20". Also, four winners will be picked this year — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.
Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.
announced that there will be a 5th season. Auditions for the new season started on the day it was launched on August 30, 2009. It has been confirmed that Dingdong Dantes, Raymond Guttierez and Carla Abellana (replacing Jolina Magdangal) will host the 5th season of Starstruck. The new Starstruck council is composed of stage writer and director Floy Quintos, actress Iza Calzado
and another unnamed actor. Dennis Trillo
becomes replacement for Dingdong Dantes
who later hosts for Family Feud where Richard Gomez
, the original host of its show, is planning to run for congressman of Ormoc.
Major changes will happen on the show on its 5th season. The regular daily show will become a daily update show and will focus on the lives of the contestants and their activities and tests on the show. It will be hosted by the show's alumni, Mark Herras
and Sheena Halili
of season 1, LJ Reyes
of season 2, Arci Munoz
of season 3 and Paulo Avelino
of season 4. From seasons 3 and 4 the performance night and elimination night both happen during the Sunday show, this season there will be a Saturday edition and it is the performance night and will be hosted by Raymond Gutierrez
. The Sunday edition is the elimination night and will be hosted by Carla Abellana
and Dennis Trillo
.
It was also acclaimed internationally. The StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion (Season 3) Final Judgment was awarded nominated and Highly Commended in the 2006 Asian TV Awards. The same StarStruck III: The Final Judgment was also a Finalist for Variety Special Category in the 2007 New York Festival TV Program & Promotion Awards.
Last November 18, Starstruck won again as Best Reality Talent Search Program in the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for TV, while Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal & Raymond Gutierrez as Best Reality Talent Search Program Hosts Winners.
Talent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
(singing, dancing, acting, hosting) airing on 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...
. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.
The program seeks to discover new celebrities in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. The Filipino public votes for the outcomes of the later stages through text voting
SMS
SMS is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. The terms SMS or sms may also refer to:- Computer hardware :...
and half of the results are from the judges (more popularly known as council). The judges give critiques of the contestants performances depending on the challenges that are being given to the contestants. Since season 1, the council had a lot of members including 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...
(actor, singer-songwriter and comedian), Joyce Bernal (multi-awarded directress), Ida Henares (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...
s Artist Center Head) Christopher de Leon
Christopher 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...
(multi-awarded actor), Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio is a television director in the Philippines.-Music Video Director:*Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow *Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo*Jaya - Honesty*La Diva - Kasiping Ka...
(StarStrucks director), Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
(a grandslam actress), and the late Douglas Quijano (one of showbiz industrys respected talent manager).
The show has been hosted up to the present time by 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 :...
from the first season up to the fourth season, 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...
since the second season up to the fourth season, 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:...
from the third season and Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana
Carla 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:...
and Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo 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...
as the new hosts on the 5th season. Nancy Castiglione co-hosted the show with Dingdong Dantes from the first season.
The show airs weeknights 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...
& its 5th season is in the works and is expected to air in November 2009.
Format
Across the nation, casting tours are held in different regions, wherein hopeful contestants are screened by preliminary panels to be selected for star quality, acting talent, or humorous potential and human interest. The audition process is long, beginning with thousands of hopefuls showcasing their talents and interviewed by the panelists.The competition heats-up when the hopefuls are cut down to fourteen young hopefuls and be the official contestants for a respective Season
Season
A season is a division of the year, marked by changes in weather, ecology, and hours of daylight.Seasons result from the yearly revolution of the Earth around the Sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the plane of revolution...
.
The Final Judgment will then award the finalists respective titles. There will be two ultimate survivors, a male and a female, at the end of every season. The winners are determined through the average of the text and online votes plus the decision of the three members of the StarStruck Council. However in Season 3, from the two ultimate survivors, there will be an Ultimate Sole Survivor, which will earn the winner extra prizes. While in Season 4 instead of a final four, the format differentiates by choosing the final six as there will be four big winners for the season, composed of Ultimate Love Team, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Sweet Heart.
Season synopses
| StarStruck | |
| StarStruck Finalists (with dates of elimination) |
|
| Season 1 Final 14 (2003–2004) | |
| 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... |
Ultimate Male Survivor |
| 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... |
Ultimate Female Survivor |
| 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... |
First Prince |
| 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... |
First Princess |
| Nadine Samonte Nadine Samonte Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck.... |
January 9, 2004 |
| Dion Ignacio Dion Ignacio Dion 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.... |
January 9, 2004 |
| Christian Esteban StarStruck (Season 1) The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:... |
December 26, 2003 |
| Katrina Halili Katrina Halili Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa... |
December 19, 2003 |
| Tyron Perez Tyron Perez Tyron 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... |
December 12, 2003 |
| Sheena Halili Sheena Halili Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar... |
December 5, 2003 |
| Jade Lopez Jade Lopez Jade Hanzel Lopez is a Filipina actress. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, She entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of StarStruck, the reality-based star search of GMA-7. She is one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14... |
November 28, 2003 |
| Anton dela Paz StarStruck (Season 1) The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:... |
November 21, 2003 |
| Cristine Reyes Cristine Reyes Ara 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... |
November 14, 2003 |
| Alvin Aragon StarStruck (Season 1) The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:... |
November 7, 2003 |
| Season 2 Final 14 (2004–2005) | |
| Mike Tan Mike Tan Jan Michael S. Tan, better known by his screen name Mike Tan , is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show StarStruck aired on GMA Network... |
Ultimate Male Survivor |
| Ryza Cenon Ryza Cenon Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:... |
Ultimate Female Survivor |
| C. J. Muere* | First Prince |
| LJ Reyes LJ Reyes Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck.-Life and career:... |
First Princess |
| Kirby de Jesus StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
January 21, 2005 |
| Megan Young Megan Young Megan 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... |
January 21, 2005 |
| Benj Pacia StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
January 14, 2005 |
| C. J. Muere | December 24, 2004 |
| Krizzy Jareño StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
December 17, 2004 |
| Chris Martin StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
December 10, 2004 |
| Ana David StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
December 6, 2004 |
| Ken Punzalan StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
November 19, 2004 |
| Ailyn Luna StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
November 12, 2004 |
| Kevin Santos Kevin Santos Kevin Santos is a Filipino actor and was discovered in the Philippine over-all talent competition, StarStruck.- Starstruck :Kevin Santos was included in the Final 14 of StarStruck wherein Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan won as the Ultimate Survivors. He was eliminated contestant that was followed by the Bb... |
November 5, 2004 |
| Jelaine Santos StarStruck (Season 2) The second season of StarStruck premiered on October 11, 2004. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Christopher De Leon representing it... |
October 29, 2004 |
| Season 3 Final 14 (2005–2006) | |
| Marky Cielo Marky Cielo Mark 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... |
Sole Survivor Ultimate Male Survivor |
| Jackie Rice Jackie Rice Jackie Rice is a Filipina actress, television personality and commercial model.-Career and personal life:... |
Ultimate Female Survivor |
| Gian Carlos Gian Carlos Gian Carlos is a Filipino actor. He was one of the Final Four of StarStruck Batch 3 where he finished behind Marky Cielo for the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor.... |
First Prince |
| Iwa Moto Iwa Moto Aileen Iwamoto popularly known by her screen name Iwa Moto, is a Filipino Japanese actress, model and teen star. She was one of the Final Four in the 2nd season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines and finished as first runner up... |
First Princess |
| Chuck Allie Chuck Allie Chuck Allie is a Filipino actor. He became famous after joining StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion where he finished as the last Avenger. He was first paired with Iwa Moto before with Jana Roxas.... |
February 26, 2006 |
| Jana Roxas StarStruck (Season 3) The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it... |
February 26, 2006 |
| Vivo Ouano StarStruck (Season 3) The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it... |
February 5, 2006 |
| Bugz Daigo StarStruck (Season 3) The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it... |
February 5, 2006 |
| Arci Muñoz Arci Muñoz Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz , known as Arci Muñoz, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is most noted for being a finalist in the third season of the reality talent series, StarStruck and was one of the Philippines' representatives at the 2008 Asia Supermodel Competition. Muñoz was born... |
January 22, 2006 |
| Sara Larsson StarStruck (Season 3) The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it... |
January 15, 2006 |
| Rea Nakpil StarStruck (Season 3) The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it... |
January 8, 2006 |
| Johan Santos Johan Santos Johan Morielle Santos is a Filipino television actor, host, and model who participated in 133 episodes of Philippine reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. After his 2 years on Starstruck, Santos joined the cast of the 2010 spinoff series Melason In Love.-Background:Santos is a student from... |
January 1, 2006 |
| Vaness del Moral Vaness del Moral Martha Vanessa Antonio del Moral, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral , is a Filipina actress and a talent at one of the top management groups in the Philippines, the GMA Artist Center. She started her showbiz career through the interactive reality television show, StarStruck... |
December 25, 2005 |
| Jeric Rizalado StarStruck (Season 3) The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it... |
December 18, 2005 |
| Season 4 Final 14 (2006–2007) | |
| Jewel Mische Jewel Mische Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan... |
Ultimate Sweetheart |
| Aljur Abrenica Aljur Abrenica Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :... |
Ultimate Hunk |
| Kris Bernal Kris Bernal Kristine 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:**... |
Ultimate Female Loveteam |
| Mart Escudero Mart Escudero Mart 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... ** |
Ultimate Male Loveteam |
| Prince Stefan Prince Stefan Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan , is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent. He appeared on StarStruck: The Next Level, and on several GMA Network shows including the telefantasya Mga Mata ni Anghelita and SOP Rules... |
First Prince |
| Rich Asuncion Rich Asuncion Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level... ** |
First Princess |
| Stef Prescott Stef Prescott Stefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name Stef Prescott is a Filipina actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude... |
March 11, 2007 |
| Paulo Avelino | March 11, 2007 |
| Jesi Corcuera StarStruck (Season 4) The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon... |
February 18, 2007 |
| Mart Escudero Mart Escudero Mart 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... |
February 18, 2007 |
| Rich Asuncion | February 4, 2007 |
| Jan Manual Jan Manual Jan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center... |
February 4, 2007 |
| Dex Quindoza StarStruck (Season 4) The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon... |
January 21, 2007 |
| Hazel Uy StarStruck (Season 4) The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon... |
January 21, 2007 |
| Renee Lascuna StarStruck (Season 4) The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon... |
January 14, 2007 |
| Dave Valentino StarStruck (Season 4) The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon... |
January 14, 2007 |
| Season 5 Final 14 (2009–2010) | |
| Sarah Lahbati Sarah Lahbati Sarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.... |
Ultimate Female Survivor |
| Steven Silva Steven Silva Steven Joseph Lao Silva is a Filipino Actor, Chefand the Ultimate Male Survivor of the fifth season of StarStruck V. He is half-Portuguese, one-fourth Chinese and one-fourth Filipino... |
Ultimate Male Survivor |
| Diva Montelaba | First Princess |
| Enzo Pineda Enzo Pineda Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills... |
First Prince |
| Rocco Nacino Rocco Nacino Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino, better known by his screen name Rocco Nacino , is a Filipino actor and Registered Nurse who rose to fame and gained media attention for joining on the 5th Season of StarStruck, a Philippine reality show broadcast on GMA Network... |
Second Prince |
| Nina Kodaka Nina Kodaka Nina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:... |
February 14, 2010 |
| Ian Batherson Ian Batherson Ian Magistrado Batherson is a Filipino actor and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. He also joined as a contestant on the third season of Survivor... |
January 31, 2010 |
| Rox Montealegre StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
January 24, 2010 |
| Piero Vergara StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
January 10, 2010 |
| Princess Snell Princess Snell Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck.... |
January 10, 2010 |
| Sef Cadayona StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
December 27, 2009 |
| Zeryl Lim StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
December 20, 2009 |
| Rye Burgos StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
December 13, 2009 |
| Fianca Cruz StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
December 6, 2009 |
| Note: The First Prince and First Princess designations were applied retroactively on 2006. |
|
Season 1
StarStruck was first announced on the GMA NetworkGMA 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...
Sunday entertainment program SOP
SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)
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...
, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at SM Supermalls
SM Supermalls
SM Supermalls, owned by SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is a chain of shopping malls in the Philippines, with 42 malls across the Philippines as well as branches in China....
throughout the Philippines.
The first season of StarStruck was then directed by Lino Cayetano, and was hosted by 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 Nancy Castiglione. The council, which guides the finalists throughout the competition are composed of 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...
, Ida Henares and Bb. Joyce Bernal.
The pilot episode aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned for a stab at stardom, the initial cut of 100 was reduced to 60, from 60 to 30 and from 30 to only 14 teens as finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to compare their personalities, talents, etc.
The twist is that every week, one of the Final 14 may have to bid goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title.
StarStruck Kids (2004)
After the phenomenal success of StarStruck, GMA Network was inspired to launch a kiddie version of the show. The first and the last of its kind in the StarStruck franchise, the show is geared towards finding new child wonders. The show was first aired on March 20, 2004 and was shown every weekdays.The show featured young contestants aging from 5 to 7 years old. The rules for picking the two "Ultimate Survivors" were the same as the senior version of Starstruck. Seven boys and seven girls, also known as 14 K, were picked among hundreds who applied for the contest.
The Final Judgment was held on June 5, 2004 at the Aliw Theater. Sam Bumatay and Kurt Perez were the StarStruck Kids Ultimate Survivors.
Season 2
It was first aired on October 11, 2004 and ended on February 20, 2005 with a new set of Survivors and a more rigid tests. The same rules were applied in selecting the Ultimate Survivors.The show primer aired the untold secrets of the first season's Final 14, the life they had before and after StarStruck and the changes StarStruck made into their lives.
There were slight changes made in The Council. Bb. Joyce Bernal was replaced by director Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio is a television director in the Philippines.-Music Video Director:*Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow *Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo*Jaya - Honesty*La Diva - Kasiping Ka...
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Season 3
StarStruck Season 3: The Nationwide Invasion started December 2005 and ended on March 12, 2006 (the Final Judgement) airing on Philippine TV replacing DarnaDarna
Darna is a fictional character and Filipino comics superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a deceased warrior from another planet manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda...
. From millions of hopefuls from different provinces all over the Philippines, only 14 will have the chance to survive. If in the first two seasons, StarStruck is shown only weekdays having Friday as Elimination Night, this season Mondays to Fridays will be tests and Sundays would be the elimination night. The show held its Final Judgment on March 12, 2006.
This time, from the two Ultimate Survivors, a Sole Survivor will be picked who will win more than 10 million pesos worth of prizes, consisting of an exclusive GMA talent management contract, a new house and lot, a large cash prize and a livelihood showcase.
This season was hosted by 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 :...
, 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...
and 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:...
, and members of The Council were 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...
, Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
and Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio is a television director in the Philippines.-Music Video Director:*Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow *Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo*Jaya - Honesty*La Diva - Kasiping Ka...
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Season 4
On September 3, 2006, GMA Network formally announced the return of their reality-based talent show now titled StarStruck: The Next Level (aka StarStruck 4), a new and improved edition of the popular show. Hosted by the same hosts and headed by The Council members' Lorna TolentinoLorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
, Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio is a television director in the Philippines.-Music Video Director:*Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow *Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo*Jaya - Honesty*La Diva - Kasiping Ka...
and Douglas Quijano, the show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.
In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.
Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the "TOP 20". Also, four winners will be picked this year — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.
Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.
Top 20
- Lizzy PecsonStarStruck (Season 4)The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon...
- Chad BurdenStarStruck (Season 4)The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon...
- Jean De CastroStarStruck (Season 4)The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon...
- Kiko JunioStarStruck (Season 4)The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon...
- Chariz SolomonChariz SolomonCharyze Pagotan-Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon , is a Filipina actress and television personality, who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program Startalk...
- Lui PerezStarStruck (Season 4)The fourth season of StarStruck premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon...
Season 5
GMA NetworkGMA 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...
announced that there will be a 5th season. Auditions for the new season started on the day it was launched on August 30, 2009. It has been confirmed that Dingdong Dantes, Raymond Guttierez and Carla Abellana (replacing Jolina Magdangal) will host the 5th season of Starstruck. The new Starstruck council is composed of stage writer and director Floy Quintos, actress Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
and another unnamed actor. Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo 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...
becomes replacement for 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 :...
who later hosts for Family Feud where 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...
, the original host of its show, is planning to run for congressman of Ormoc.
Major changes will happen on the show on its 5th season. The regular daily show will become a daily update show and will focus on the lives of the contestants and their activities and tests on the show. It will be hosted by the show's alumni, 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...
and Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
of season 1, LJ Reyes
LJ Reyes
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck.-Life and career:...
of season 2, Arci Munoz
Arci Muñoz
Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz , known as Arci Muñoz, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is most noted for being a finalist in the third season of the reality talent series, StarStruck and was one of the Philippines' representatives at the 2008 Asia Supermodel Competition. Muñoz was born...
of season 3 and Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...
of season 4. From seasons 3 and 4 the performance night and elimination night both happen during the Sunday show, this season there will be a Saturday edition and it is the performance night and will be hosted by 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:...
. The Sunday edition is the elimination night and will be hosted by Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana
Carla 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:...
and Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo 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...
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Awards and nominations
StarStruck has been a recipient of various local Best Reality Show Awards as well as Best TV Hosts Awards for its past seasons.It was also acclaimed internationally. The StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion (Season 3) Final Judgment was awarded nominated and Highly Commended in the 2006 Asian TV Awards. The same StarStruck III: The Final Judgment was also a Finalist for Variety Special Category in the 2007 New York Festival TV Program & Promotion Awards.
Last November 18, Starstruck won again as Best Reality Talent Search Program in the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for TV, while Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal & Raymond Gutierrez as Best Reality Talent Search Program Hosts Winners.
Trivia
- The Philippines' premiere all male dance group, The Maneouvres, are considered by fans as the lucky charms of the contestants. Mark Herras, Ryza Cenon, Jewel Mische, Mart Escudero all danced with The Maneouvres during their solo numbers before being pronounced as winners in the contest, with the exception of Batch 3's Marky Cielo. The Maneouvres were not able to dance during the 3rd. season's final judgement due to schedule constraints but Marky started harnessing his dance skills with the Maneouvres when he became a regular on SOP years before his early demise on December 2008.
- All of the StarStruck's signature dances & were choreographed by the legendary ace choreographer, Geleen Eugenio, with the exception of Batch 1's Hey yah (Sung by ) which was choreographed by , they danced to the tunes of the said song at SOP's front act segment on that same year, they later danced it with the StartStruck contestants for their dance week & it came out so good that the contestants started dancing the said song during their mall tours until it became their signature dance.
- Starstuck's first season in 2003 once had a rating of 41.6% nationwide.
- Nadine Samonte was part of ABS-CBN's star circle batch 10, her batchmates are Dennis Trillo, Reggie Curley and Bea Alonzo. Bea remained an ABS-CBN star while Dennis, later followed by Nadine all defected to GMA where their careers soared to greater heights.
- Mart Escudero is a nephew of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero, his real name is Marc Butler but he then opted to use Escudero to easily be identified with the Filipino Audience.
- Nadine Samonte, Mart Escudero, & Kirby De Jesus are former ABS-CBN talents before joining StarStruck, the careers of both Nadine & Mart soared to greater heights after joining StarStruck.
- Mark Herras & Mark Cielo don't only share the same talent in dancing but they also have the same name. They are both named Mark Angelo (Mark Angelo Santos Herras / Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo).
- Ken Punzalan & CJ Muere also auditioned for Star Circle Quest's first season but all failed to make it to the top 10.
- It wasn't Katrina Halili who first jumped into the sexy bandwagon, it was her batchmate Dion Ignacio. Dion became an endorser for Carter underwear alongside Jericho Rosales & was part of the Cosmopolitan's bachelor bash for 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2008. Later Christine Reyes, Iwa Moto, Jackie Rice, Prince Stefan, Paulo Avelino, & Aljur Abrenica all jumped into the sexy bandwagon.
- All 7 female contestants of the 1st. season all made it to the FHM's 100 sexiest for 2003, Katrina Halili became number 1 for 2 consecutive years 2006 & 2007 then later 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...
as number 1 for 2009.
- 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...
and Johan SantosJohan SantosJohan Morielle Santos is a Filipino television actor, host, and model who participated in 133 episodes of Philippine reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. After his 2 years on Starstruck, Santos joined the cast of the 2010 spinoff series Melason In Love.-Background:Santos is a student from...
are among the Starstruck alumni who later become housemates in Pinoy Big BrotherPinoy Big BrotherPinoy Big Brother is the Philippine version of the reality television show Big Brother . It follows the same premise as its many foreign counterparts around the world: twelve Philippine residents are forced to live with each other inside a house for about 3 months or at least 100 days...
of the rival TV station ABS-CBN. Young appeared in Celebrity Edition 2 while Santos appeared in Double Up. Young would later be a regular talent of the station. Santos was crowned as the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Fourth Big Placer.
- 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...
(1988–2008, aged 20) was the first and only StarStruck alumni and winner to passed away.
- Batch 5 have the oldest and youngest winner of StarStruck (relative to the Final Judgment). Steven SilvaSteven SilvaSteven Joseph Lao Silva is a Filipino Actor, Chefand the Ultimate Male Survivor of the fifth season of StarStruck V. He is half-Portuguese, one-fourth Chinese and one-fourth Filipino...
is the oldest winner at 23 while Sarah LahbatiSarah LahbatiSarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network....
is the yougest winner at 16. Aljur AbrenicaAljur AbrenicaAljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...
was also 16 when he won the Ultimate Hunk title.
- The youngest contestant to win is Jackie RiceJackie RiceJackie Rice is a Filipina actress, television personality and commercial model.-Career and personal life:...
, who was 14 at that time.
- Princess Snell and Ian Batherson are castaways of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown
- Rich AsuncionRich AsuncionRich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...
joined Bb. Pilipinas 2009 and she ranked First Runner-up.
- Among the StarStruck finalists, eleven have departed from GMA Network as of November 2010. Megan Young, Cristine Reyes, Johan Santos, Tyrone Perez, Piero Vergara, Paulo Avelino and Ultimate Winner Jewel Mische have all defected to ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
, while First Prince Rainier Castillo, First Princess, Arci Munoz, Ultimate Winner Mart Escudero and Nadine Samonte were moved to the emerging TV5Associated Broadcasting CompanyThe 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...
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- Most of the Ultimate Survivors, First Princes and First Princesses are part of the cast of currently aired Danserye called Time of My Life.
- Sheena Halili becaming as a news anchor in May Tamang BalitaMay Tamang BalitaMay Tamang Balita is an Filipino satirical newscast television program that formerly airs every Friday on GMA News TV. It stars Ramon Bautista, StarStruck batch 1 avenger Sheena Halili, Janna Dominguez and Maey Bautista. Its field of reporters referred themselves as "May Tama" Starting June 2, it...
of 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...
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