Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino, professionally known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television host, actress and producer. She notably starred as Princess Intan in the acclaimed Crazy Rich Asians and is a recipient of 42 PMPC Star Awards for Television, 10 Golden Screen Awards and a FAMAS Award.
The Buzz, stylized as The Buzz 15, and formerly known as Buzz ng Bayan, was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show. It premiered on June 13, 1999, replacing Showbiz Lingo, and was the second longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show in Philippine television after GMA Network's Startalk. It featured local celebrity gossip and news. The show ended on April 5, 2015 to give way for the movie block Kapamilya Blockbusters since April 12, 2015.
Imbestigador (transl. Investigator) is a Philippine television investigative docudrama show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Mike Enriquez, it premiered on August 2, 2000 on the network's evening line up replacing Compañero y Compañera. The show concluded on September 9, 2023. It was replaced by Pinoy Crime Stories on its timeslot.
Reporter's Notebook is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network, GMA News TV and GTV. Originally hosted by Jiggy Manicad and Maki Pulido, it premiered on June 1, 2004 on the network's Tuesday evening line up. The show concluded on GMA Network on April 25, 2020. The show moved to GMA News TV on August 6, 2020, on the network's Power Block line up. Pulido and Jun Veneracion served as the current hosts. The show returned to GMA Network on January 7, 2021 and again on February 4, 2023.
Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. is a Filipino television presenter, publicist, and talent manager. Known as the "King of Talk", Abunda has presented several talk shows centered on the Philippine entertainment industry. On GMA, he co-presented Show & Tell (1994–1995) and Startalk (1995–1999). After transferring to ABS-CBN, he hosted The Buzz (1999–2015), Kontrobersyal (2003–2006), Homeboy (2005–2007), The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (2009–2020), and Tonight with Boy Abunda (2015–2020). He partnered with Kris Aquino in hosting Boy & Kris (2007–2009), SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (2009–2011), and Aquino & Abunda Tonight (2014–2015). After the ABS-CBN shutdown, he returned to GMA to host Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023–present). In the PMPC Star Awards for Television, he has been inducted to the Hall of Fame for having won Best Celebrity Talk Show Host 11 times while Tonight with Boy Abunda was awarded Best Celebrity Talk Show 4 times.
Magpakailanman (transl. Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the E.S.P. in its timeslot. The show returned on November 17, 2012 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up.
StarStruck is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has aired seven seasons and 538 episodes. Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado served as the final hosts for the show's most recent season.
Showbiz Central is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Pia Guanio and John Lapus, it premiered on April 29, 2007 replacing S-Files. The show concluded on July 29, 2012 with a total of 275 episodes. Gutierrez, Guanio, Lapus and Jennylyn Mercado served as the final hosts. It was replaced by H.O.T. TV: Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis in its timeslot.
Gretchen Castelo Barretto is a Filipino actress. She was launched in Regal Films' 14 Going on Steady as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, Barretto rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!, Ang Bukas Ay Akin, Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin and Bakit Ako Mahihiya?. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, Unexpected, was released in 2008, and her second album Complicated was released a year after. Her two younger sisters, Marjorie and Claudine, and niece Julia are also actresses. Since 2010, she is already a contract star of ABS-CBN.
Jennifer Adriano Arias, better known by her stage names Rosanna Roces and Osang, is a Filipino actress and comedian.
Aha! is a Philippine television informative show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Drew Arellano, it premiered on April 4, 2010 on the network's Sunday morning line up.
Show & Tell is a Philippine television showbiz-oriented talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Boy Abunda, Gretchen Barretto, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Lolit Solis, it premiered on July 16, 1994. The show concluded on October 1, 1995. It was replaced by Startalk in its timeslot.
Brigada (transl. Brigade) is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Originally hosted by Jessica Soho, it premiered on GMA News TV on February 28, 2011. In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over. Kara David currently serves as the host.
Rescue is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Arnold Clavio, it premiered on May 13, 2010. The show concluded on February 14, 2013. It was replaced by Kandidato in its timeslot.
iBilib is a Philippine television informative show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy, it premiered on January 29, 2012.
Showbiz Lingo was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show. It was first broadcast on August 2, 1992, replacing Junior Patrol, under the name Showbiz Lingo and on May 11, 1997, after a reformat, as Showbiz Lingo Plus. It was the popular Sunday afternoon talk show on ABS-CBN for almost 7 years until it aired its final episode on June 6, 1999. It featured local celebrity gossip and news, and later would be replaced by The Buzz which would be the longest running talk show of the network for almost 16 years.
The 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television took place at the Aliw Theater, Pasay, Philippines on October 23, 2004 and was broadcast on RPN Channel 9 on Saturday Night Playhouse. The awards night was hosted by Lorna Tolentino, Boy Abunda and Piolo Pascual.
The 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television awarding ceremony was held last November 23, 2014, at the Solaire Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom, Parañaque and will be broadcast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 30, 2014. The awards night will be hosted by Iza Calzado, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee and Piolo Pascual with performances by Maja Salvador, James Reid, Pokwang, and the cast of Bubble Gang; directed by Arnel Natividad.
CelebriTV is a Philippine television comedy talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas, Joey de Leon and Lolit Solis, it premiered on September 19, 2015 replacing Startalk. The show concluded on May 21, 2016 with a total of 35 episodes. It was replaced by Laff Camera Action in its timeslot.
