Sing Galing!

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Sing Galing!
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Also known asSing Galing: The Trio-oke Showdown
(2003–04)
Sing Galing ni Pops
(2004–05)
Genre Videoke reality
Game show
Created by TV5 Network
Directed by
  • Mel Feliciano (2021–22)
  • Bjoy Balagtas (2025)
Presented by Ai-Ai delas Alas
(1998–2004)
Allan K.
(1998–2004)
John Lapus
(2004–05)
Kristine Florendo
(1998)
Pops Fernandez
(2004–05)
2nd incarnation hosts
(2021–22; 2025):
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesTagalog
English
No. of seasons3
Production
Executive producersRobert P. Galang (2021–22)
Isabel P. Santillan
Peter Edward Dizon
Jane J. Basas (2025)
Guido R. Zaballero (2025)
Vic del Rosario Jr. (2025)
Production locations
  • Cornerstone Studios, Quezon City, Philippines (2021–22)
  • Studio A, TV5 Broadcast Complex, 762 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines (1998–2005, 2022, & 2025)
Camera setup Multicamera
Running time45 minutes (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (2021–22); Saturday, May 17–August 2, 2025; and Sunday, May 18–August 3, 2025)
90 minutes (Saturday, as Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition and Sing Galing Kids, 2021–22; and from March 29 to May 3, 2025)
75 minutes (Saturday; March 1–22, 2025)
Production companies MQuest Ventures
Mavenpro
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseMarch 6, 1998 (1998-03-06) –
April 30, 2005 (2005-04-30)
Network TV5
ReleaseApril 5, 2021 (2021-04-05) –
December 22, 2022 (2022-12-22)
ReleaseMarch 1, 2025 (2025-03-01) –
present

Sing Galing! (formerly Sing Galing: The Trio-oke Showdown and Sing Galing ni Pops) is a Philippine television karaoke game show broadcast by ABC/TV5. Originally hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas, Allan K., and Kristine Florendo. It aired on ABC from March 6, 1998 to April 30, 2005. The show returned on TV5's Todo Max Primetime Singko line up and worldwide on Kapatid Channel from April 5, 2021 to December 22, 2022, replacing Bawal na Game Show and Fill in the Bank and was replaced by the rerun of Encounter. Randy Santiago, K Brosas and Donita Nose serve as the hosts for Seasons 1–2 (2nd incarnation). [1] [2] On June 20, 2022, the show was also broadcast worldwide on TFC. After two years of hiatus, the program (2nd incarnation) returned again as its third season from March 1 to August 3, 2025 (regular edition; season 3) replacing Rated Korina's timeslot on TV5's Weekend Trip Saturday early-evening line up after Frontline Pilipinas Weekend and before the seventh season of Pilipinas Got Talent and replaced by VIBE.

Contents

History

Initial iteration

The program premiered on March 6, 1998, with comedian Allan K. and beauty queen Kristine Florendo as hosts. Contestants had to sing the correct lyrics of randomly selected Filipino or foreign songs in tune. A mistake prompted an animated genie to strike a gong, ending their turn.

After a few months, Ai-Ai delas Alas replaced Florendo, joining her real-life best friend Allan K. Their chemistry proved to be a hit, marking a highly successful period often referred to as Sing Galing’s “golden era.”

When Allan K. left to join All-Star K! on GMA Network, John Lapus took his place. Alongside delas Alas, they introduced a revamped version of the show, Sing Galing: The Trio-Oke Showdown, which premiered on March 20, 2004.

In this new format, three groups of three contestants— usually sharing a common occupation, such as beauticians, clerks, or drivers— competed in the elimination round. Each group member took turns singing parts of a song assigned by the pachinko machine.

delas Alas left the show after ABS-CBN enforced an exclusivity clause, as she was then starring in Ang Tanging Ina and other network projects. ABC retained Lapus and brought in Pops Fernandez, who had previously headlined P.O.P.S. on the network in the early 1990s. On October 9, 2004, Lapus and Fernandez relaunched the show as Sing Galing ni Pops, giving it a fresh spin. [3] [4]

2021 revival

In 2021, it was revealed that the show would be revived as a blocktimer on TV5 by Cignal Entertainment with Cornerstone Studios as a line producer on April 5, replacing APT Entertainment-produced game shows Fill in the Bank and Bawal na Game Show . [5]

Third season (2025)

The network announced the return of Sing Galing for its third season, introducing new Jukebosses such as Nina, Ella May Saison, and Mitoy Yonting.. The hosts (SingMasters) and judges (Jukebosses) from the first two seasons remained unchanged, alongside the return of the SingTokers.

Hosts

As Sing Galing (1998–2004)

As Sing Galing: The Trio-oke Showdown (2004)

As Sing Galing ni Pops (2004–2005)

As Sing Galing (2021–2022; 2025)

The hosts, dubbed as "SingMasters" in the show:

Online host

Popular Filipino TikToker Zendee and SingToker Niko Badayos served as the hosts of the show's online companion show titled PUKSAAN ! (formerly NOW ZENDING).

Judges

The judges for the 2021 relaunch, dubbed as "Jukebosses" in the show:

2025 (3rd season):

Former Jukebosses:

Introducing

The show also features popular Filipino TikTokers, dubbed as "SingTokers" in the show:

SingTokers (3rd season)

Gameplay

These segments were featured as 2021 relaunch:

Random-I-Sing

The first round, where contestants select a random code from the Videoke Player. The one with the lowest score is eliminated and doesn't proceed to the next round.

Hula-Oke

In this second round, the Ka-Awitbahay gives clues to the Sikre-Songs, and contestants must then select the correct secret song.

Duelo-Oke

The final round, where the daily contender faces the defending champion, who has the power to choose the song. The defending champion wins if they score the highest.

A-Sing-Tado

In this bonus round, the defending champion fills in missing lyrics from a song. Unlike Season 1, the Pachinko Ball returns, offering a chance to win up to ₱100,000.

Home video release

In 2000, Ivory Records (now Ivory Music & Video) released a limited edition Sing Galing VCD featuring songs frequently performed by contestants.

The songs included are:

Spin-offs

In 2012, another TV5-produced variety show Game 'N Go had a spinoff segment of the program called Sing Galing Go.

Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition

The original karaoke show expanded with Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition, airing on Saturdays. The show combined fun, laughter, and music, with celebrities competing for their chosen beneficiaries. New Jukebosses were Dingdong Avanzado (D’OPM Heartrob), Ethel Booba (Champion Diva), and Allan K (OG Singmaster).

Each week, Sing-lebrities faced rounds like Random-I-Sing: Kantarantahan, Hula-Oke Ka Lang D’yan?, and Duelo-Oke Extreme. The grand winner, the Bida-oke Sing-lebrity of the Night, competed for their beneficiary in the bonus round, A-Sing-Tado Level Up.

The show concluded on March 5, 2022, with the grand finals held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater and broadcast live on TV5. Patrick Quiroz was crowned the first Ultimate Bida-oke Sing-lebrity, winning ₱1,000,000, while his chosen beneficiary received ₱100,000.

After the conclusion of the regular edition's third season, it was announced that the Sing-lebrity Edition will return for a second ediiton on September 27, 2025, replacing the third season of Masked Singer Pilipinas. It was originally slated to air on May 18, 2025, but the regular edition extended its run for a few weeks.

Sing Galing Kids

This edition concluded on December 3, 2022, and was replaced by “The Brilliant Life” on December 17, before ABS-CBN Entertainment programs took over the timeslot. The grand finals aired live from the Manila Metropolitan Theater on TV5

Broadcast

1st and 2nd seasons (2021–2022)

The show aired every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM (PST), and Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PST), with Wednesday and Friday episodes pre-empted starting with the 2021 PBA season. The June 16 and 18, 2021 episodes were pre-empted for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, while Wednesday and Friday episodes were later resumed after the 2021 PBA season.

Marimar Tua Parayao won the first season's Ultimate Bida-oke Star title, earning ₱1,000,000, a house and lot, and a trophy. Several episodes were pre-empted in 2022 for special events, including the Maundy Thursday programming and the 2022 Philippine elections coverage. On June 20, 2022, the show began airing worldwide on The Filipino Channel.

The show had a 5-night special from September 12 to 16, 2022, and ended Sing Galing Kids on December 3, 2022, crowning Emil Malaborbor as the Ultimate Bida-o-kid Star. On December 10, 2022, Sing Galing Season 2 concluded with Carmela Lorzano winning the Ultimate Bida-Oke Star title. The show then aired a Pasko-Oke Special from December 12 to 22, 2022, with a new 7:00 PM timeslot.

3rd season (2025)

The show originally aired every Saturday from 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM (PST) from March 1 to May 3, 2025, replacing the Rated Korina timeslot in TV5's Weekend Trip line-up, before moving to the 4:00 PM timeslot after Aplikante (later replaced by Rosalinda and Frontline Express Weekend). On May 10, 2025, the show was preempted for the 3-hour season finale of Be the Next: 9 Dreamers.

From May 17, 2025, the show expanded to air Saturdays from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM following Emojination , and Sundays from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM after Kapatid Mo, Idol Raffy Tulfo and before Pilipinas Got Talent (later replaced by Masked Singer Pilipinas Season 3 ). However, on May 18, 2025, the Sing-lebrity Edition pilot episode was cancelled evenly without notice due to a two-part episodes as Mother's Day Special, and continuation of a regular edition of this program until the season was ended. Therefore, this edition will re-schedule in September 27, 2025.

After five months of airing, the season concluded on August 3, 2025 with the Ultimate Bida-Oke StarShanen Garciso from Talisay City, Cebu won worth ₱500,000 and a recording management contract from MQuest Ventures through MQuest Music, and will replace by VIBE on August 9.

Awards and recognition

PMPC Star Awards for Television

For the relaunch:

Awards and nominations
YearAward giving bodyCategoryRecipients & NomineesResultsSource
2021Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021Best Non Scripted EntertainmentSing GalingWon [6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Karaoke show Sing Galing makes a TV comeback". Business World. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. ↑ Danielle Rhea. "TV5 to bring back its iconic game show 'Sing Galing!'". LIONHEART TV. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ Sing Galing Profile
  4. ↑ "Pops Fernandez: The It Girl of 'Sing-Galing' and P |".
  5. ↑ Rhea, Danielle (February 2021). "TV5 to bring back its iconic game show 'Sing Galing!'". LionhearTV.
  6. ↑ "Sing Galing, wagi bilang Best Non Scripted Entertainment sa Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021". Sing Galing. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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