Wowowee is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN from 2005 to 2010 replacing MTB. The show's first incarnation ran from February 5, 2005 to February 4, 2006, while the second and final incarnation ran from March 11, 2006 to July 30, 2010. It aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel. The program ended on July 30, 2010, and was replaced by a new variety show, Pilipinas Win Na Win, the following day on July 31.
MTB, fully spelled as Magandang Tanghali Bayan and Masayang Tanghali Bayan, and later known as MTB Ang Saya Saya, is a Philippine noontime variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired from November 30, 1998 to February 4, 2005, replacing 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila and replaced by Wowowee. The program was also broadcast worldwide through The Filipino Channel.
Wilfredo Buendia Revillame, popularly known as Willie Revillame, is a Filipino television host, comedian, drummer, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman.
John Anthony Siason Estrada is a Filipino actor and model who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He was a contract actor with ABS-CBN from 1990 to 2018, with GMA Network from 2018 to 2021, and then with ABS-CBN again in 2021. He also did a sitcom with TV5 called Everybody Hapi.
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as APO Hiking Society, or simply APO, are a Filipino musical group, that comprised Danny Javier, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garrovillo. Today, the group consists of only Paredes and Garrovillo as a duo.
Sa Linggo nAPO Sila(They Are Now On Sunday) is a Philippine musical-variety show that aired on ABS-CBN from December 3, 1989 to January 29, 1995. The show aired live from the Studio 3 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City. The show competed with GMA Supershow but when Eat Bulaga! moved to GMA Network from ABS-CBN, the management later announced they will move the APO Hiking Society and the rest of their co-hosts to the daily noontime slot and renamed as 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila(They Are Now On All Week) to fill the void in ABS-CBN's weekday lineup. Sa Linggo nAPO Sila went its final airing after six years on January 29, 1995, and was replaced by ASAP.
Christine Sotto Jacob-Sandejas known professionally as Christine Jacob, is a Filipina swimmer, actress, TV host, and newscaster.
Dolphy Theatre is a proscenium theatre adjacent in the ABS-CBN Studios in Quezon City, Philippines. It was named in honor of Filipino comedian Dolphy in celebration of his 80th birthday in 2008. It is one of the oldest studios of the Broadcast Center which was used as a newsroom in 1986 when the network re-opened.
Daniel Morales Javier, better known simply as Danny Javier, was a Filipino singer, composer, actor, television host and businessman. He was known as one of the members and lead vocalist of the popular musical trio APO Hiking Society along with Boboy Garrovillo and Jim Paredes, wherein he was the oldest of the group. He is regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
Maria Armida Parale Perez-Castillo, known professionally as Amy Perez-Castillo or Tyang Amy, is a Filipino TV and radio presenter, entrepreneur and occasional actress. Noted for her distinct brand in hosting & strong opinions about life, she has established herself as a dependable figure in morning and noontime variety shows since 1986, which marked the beginning of her career.
Happy Yipee Yehey! is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN and worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The show was hosted by Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Rico J. Puno, Pokwang and Toni Gonzaga. The show was also co-hosted by Bentong, Bianca Manalo, John Prats, Matteo Guidicelli and Melai Cantiveros. The show premiered on February 12, 2011, replacing Pilipinas Win Na Win and Showtime on a noontime slot for the first time, with a stadium launch at the Ynares Sports Arena. Less than a year, after 51 weeks on February 4, 2012, the show formally had its live finale at the AFP Theater with the "My Girl" grand finals and was replaced by the return of Showtime as It's Showtime on a noontime slot for the second and current time.
Wowowillie is a Philippine noontime variety show aired by TV5. The show premiered on January 26, 2013, and was broadcast live from TV5's Delta Studio in Quezon City, with its main host and producer, Willie Revillame. The show earned the distinction of being the only noontime program to have a Strong Parental Guidance rating from the MTRCB, which was imposed due to the dancers' provocative outfits.
Hagibis is a Filipino disco group best known for their macho image, on-stage costumes, and macho songs about women. Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and Vic del Rosario, they are cited as the "First Boyband in the Philippines" and later were coined the title "Village People of the Philippines", a title they still hold to this day. Their original line-up were composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.
M.R.S. is a Philippine variety talk, music and dance show on ABS-CBN that premiered on January 31, 2005 and ended on July 15, 2005. The show premiered after Homeboy in the morning block. The show served as the reunion of former Magandang Tanghali Bayan hosts Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez and Marvin Agustin. Former Eat Bulaga! host Toni Gonzaga was also added as main host since the show's first inception, making this her first project upon transferring from GMA Network to ABS-CBN. Due to Homeboy's higher ratings, the management decided to extend the show's airtime, displacing "MRS".
Cristy FerMinute is a weekday afternoon television entertainment news and talk show, and is now a showbiz-oriented commentary live radio talk show in the Philippines. It was premiered on ABS-CBN as Cristy Per Minute which started from February 6, 1995, to January 7, 2000. CPM aired Monday to Friday 1:30 pm after 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila which was later replaced by Magandang Tanghali Bayan from 1995 to 1999 and later its moved to 3:00 pm before Hoy Gising! until the show ended; on November 8, 2010, its name was changed to Cristy FerMinute, which is currently airing via One PH on free-to-air digital and cable television and simulcast on the flagship radio station of TV5, 92.3 Radyo5 True FM. Both shows are hosted by Cristy Fermin.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1995. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
The 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television were held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on October 26, 1991, and broadcast on IBC Channel 13. The awards night was hosted by Vilma Santos, Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto, Mari Kaimo and to be directed by Al Quinn. The theme of the awards night is Magkatapat pero Magkaibigan as it marks the 25th anniversary of PMPC.
The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television was held at the UP Theater, Quezon City on October 11, 2003 and broadcast on RPN Channel 9 on Saturday Night Playhouse. The awards night was hosted by Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, Lorna Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Charlene Gonzales, Paolo Bediones and Sharon Cuneta and directed by Al Quinn with stage direction by Maribeth Bichara.
The PMPC Star Award for Best Male & Female TV Host is given to the best male & female TV host in musical & variety shows.
In the Philippines, variety television shows have become mainstays of the noontime slot for network programming since 1958. The first Philippines noontime variety television shows were influenced by the popularity of bodabil (vaudeville) in the first half of the 20th century. Since then, the format has evolved with the changing times, with elements of reality television also incorporated as well since the 2000s.
