Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Cojuangco Aquino-Yap is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film 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 is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Boy Abunda, it aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from June 13, 1999 to April 5, 2015, replacing Showbiz Lingo and was replaced by Kapamilya Mega Blockbusters. Abunda, Kris Aquino and Toni Gonzaga served as the final hosts. It is the longest running talk show of ABS-CBN.
Art Angel is a Philippine television informative show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Pia Arcangel, Tonipet Gaba and Krystal Reyes. It premiered on April 17, 2004. In 2010, Arcangel and Reyes left the show and were replaced by Roxanne Barcelo on June 19, 2010. The show concluded on May 14, 2011 with a total of 370 episodes. It was replaced by Sabadabadog! in its timeslot.
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan, known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as Ina Montecillo in the film series Ang Tanging Ina. Her accolades include two Star Awards for Movies, a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, including nominations for three Gawad Urian and three Luna Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱2.41 billion, making her the highest grossing Filipino comedy actress of all time.
Wish Ko Lang! is a Philippine television public service drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Bernadette Sembrano, it premiered on June 29, 2002 on the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The series concluded on February 15, 2020 with a total of 983 episodes. It was replaced by Ilaban Natin Yan! in its timeslot. The series returned on July 11, 2020. Vicky Morales currently serves as the host.
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 eleven times while Tonight with Boy Abunda was awarded Best Celebrity Talk Show four 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 series concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the E.S.P. in its timeslot. The series returned on November 17, 2012 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. It is the longest running drama anthology series of GMA Network.
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman formerly known as Master Showman Presents, is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by German Moreno, along with John Nite, Shermaine Santiago, Jackie Lou Blanco and Shirley Fuentes, it premiered on February 8, 1997, on the network's Saturday evening line up. The show concluded on February 13, 2016, with a total of 977 episodes.
Gretchen Castelo Barretto is a Filipino former actress and socialite. 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. She has been a contract star of ABS-CBN since 2010.
Jennifer Adriano Arias, better known by her stage names Rosanna Roces and Osang, is a Filipino actress and comedian.
Born to Be Wild is a Philippine television travel documentary show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Romi Garduce and Ferdinand Recio, it premiered on November 28, 2007, on the network's evening line up replacing Palaban. Recio and Nielsen Donato currently serve as the hosts.
Show & Tell is a Philippine television showbiz-oriented talk show broadcast by GMA Rainbow Satellite 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.
iBilib (transl. iBelieve) is a Philippine television infotainment show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy, it premiered on January 29, 2012. Tiu and Shaira Diaz currently serve as the hosts.
Showbiz Lingo was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Cristy Fermin and Butch Francisco, it aired as Showbiz Lingo from August 2, 1992 to May 4, 1997, replacing Junior Patrol. The program was renamed to Showbiz Lingo Plus from May 11, 1997 to June 6, 1999, and was replaced by The Buzz. Fermin and Roderick Paulate served as the final hosts. It was the popular Sunday afternoon talk show and featured local celebrity gossip and news.
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.
Kris Aquino is a Filipina television host, actress, endorser and producer.
