Bubble Gang
| Bubble Gang | |
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 Bubble Gang logo during its 12th year from 2007 |
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| Format | Sketch comedy, Gags |
| Created by | Marivin Arayata |
| Developed by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Directed by | Uro Q. Dela Cruz |
| Starring | See the Bubble Gang Past and Present Cast Members. |
| Opening theme | "Bubble Gang (Pwede!)" by Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. |
| Ending theme | "Bubble Gang (Pwede!)" by Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Camille Hermoso |
| Camera setup | multicamera setup |
| Running time | 45-75 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | October 20, 1995 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV commercials, politicians and current events.[1] The show used to be one-week delayed on GMA Pinoy TV but has "caught up" and is up-to-date as of 2011.
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[edit] History of Bubble Gang
[edit] Show Development
Bubble Gang first aired on GMA Network on October 20, 1995[2] as a counterpart to the ABC's gag show Tropang Trumpo. The show occupied the Friday night timeslot of the now-defunct musical variety show "Vilma!". Two of its first cast members; Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. came from that show.[2] GMA hired two talents from ace talent manager, Douglas Quijano, Wendell Ramos and Antonio Aquitania who is one of the first casts of Bubble Gang with Alcasid and Michael V. on their early days. During its first year, it was shown around 7:00 in the evening and carried a slogan "Bubble Gang: Just chew it!"
The show gained popularity when it introduced a segment called Myusik Tagalog Bersyon (MTB) and Music English Version (MEV) in 1996. In later months of 1998, Bubble Gang came up with an idea to spoof a religious program, Ang Dating Daan into Ang Dating Doon. They originally intended to quote the Bible, but because of religious sensitivities, they just decided to quote English fairy tales and Tagalog nursery rhymes and make fun of it.
[edit] Spin-offs
- Bubble Gang Jr. - A comedy show based on Bubble Gang but features child actors.[3]
- DO-SE-NA - A HD television film to celebrate the show's 12th anniversary.
- Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie - a film based on a Bubble Gang sketch. It premiered in theaters on September 23, 2009 before the 14th Anniversary.
- Bungallow - A HD halloween television film to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.
[edit] Format
The format of Bubble Gang emphasizes on pop culture parody. Skits and sketches are performed in a manner similar to other variety shows.
Bubble Gang spoofs other shows and commercials, and it also takes on other celebrities and political figures.
[edit] The Gang
[edit] Main cast
- Ogie Alcasid (1995–present)[4]
- Michael V. (1995–present)[4]
- Rufa Mae Quinto (2001–present)
- Antonio Aquitania (1995–present)[4]
- Boy2 Quizon (2003–present)
- Maureen Larrazabal (2002–present)
- Ellen Adarna (2010–present)
- Sam Pinto (2010–present)
- Jackie Rice (2010–present)
- Gwen Zamora (2010–present)
[edit] Extended cast
- Diego Llorico (1996–present)[5]
- Myka Flores (1997–present)
- James "Moymoy" Obeso (2008–present)[6]
- Rodfil "Roadfill" Obeso (2008–present)[6]
- Jacky Woo (2007-present)
- Dennis Trillo
- Paolo Contis
- Pauleen Luna
- Sheena Halili
- Kevin Santos
- Solenn Heussaff
- Rocco Nacino
[edit] Previous cast
- Sunshine Cruz (1995–1996)[4]
- Aiko Melendez (1995–1998)[4]
- Susan Lozada (1995–1998)
- Eric Fructuoso (1995–2000)[4]
- Maricar De Mesa (1995–2000)[4]
- Assunta de Rossi (1995–2002)[4]
- Jackie de Guzman (1995-1998)
- Shirley Fuentes (1996–1998)
- Luis Alandy (1998–1999)
- Francis Magalona (1998)
- Amanda Page (1998–2000)[4]
- Sherilyn Reyes (1998–2002)
- Toni Gonzaga (1998–2004)
- Ang Dating Doon Segment (1998–2000, 2005, 2011)
- Isko Salvador (Brod Pete)
- Ceasar Cosme (Bro. Willie)
- Chito Francisco (Bro. Jocel)
- Ara Mina (1998–2008)
- Diana Zubiri (2003–2009)
- Francine Prieto (2005–2010)
- Wendell Ramos (1995–2011)[4]
[edit] Popular recurring characters and sketches
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| Ang Dating Doon | 1998-2001, 2007 | A parody of a popular religious program, Ang Dating Daan, interpreting fairy tales and children's literature instead of religious scripture. The sketch was hosted by Isko Salvador as Brod Pete, Cesar Cosme as Bro. Willy and Chito Franscisco as Bro. Jocel.[7] In the 2007 version the sketch is called "Doon Dati" or "Du'n Dati", with Ara Mina as Kapatid na Rosa, Wendell Ramos as Kapatid na Mel, Ogie Alcasid as Kapatid na Toto, and Michael V as Kapatid na Auring. |
| MEV (Music English Version) | 1997-00 | Michael V's parody of popular Tagalog song translated to English in a literal way.The songs were later compiled into an album named Bubble Ganthology on 2006.[8] |
| MTB (Myusik Tagalog Bersyon) | 1997-00 | Michael V.'s parody of popular English music videos translated to Tagalog in a literal and often humorous manner. The songs were later compiled into a album named Bubble Ganthology on 2006.[8] |
| Moymoy Palaboy (second Iyo Tube) | 2008 | Moymoy Palaboy is a duo that does a webcam performance "singing" local and international hits using their lipsynch acts. The duo was discovered on YouTube, where they have upload their webcam videos of Filipino and foreign songs with lipsynch acts.[9] |
| Yaya and Angelina | 2008 | A little brat Angelina (Ogie Alcasid) who is so bratty and asks different orders on her nanny (Michael V.) Her orders always bring her nanny to worst. Angelina's notable quotes are "Yaya, you're such a loser!" and "Whatever" in which she has her own finger gestures (that is, the L; Y, which resembles peace sign; and W finger gestures, which mean Loser, Yaya, and Whatever, respectively). The sketch was made into a movie. The characters were also used on Hole in the Wall, one of GMA Network's game shows.[10] |
[edit] A New Studio
For the past 14 years, "Bubble Gang" taped their episodes from Filmex Studios located in Makati City. Aside from it, they also do out-of-town locations anywhere in the Philippines. The show has announced that they had their last taping at the Filmex Studios since they will be moving to the new GMA Network Annex Center building in EDSA. The new studios were inaugurated on October 17, 2008. The tour of the new studio was shown in Bubble Gang with Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. as Angelina and Yaya
[edit] DVD release
The series was released onto DVD-format by GMA Records. The DVD contained "the best of the best" episodes of Bubble Gang throughout the years. The DVD was released in 2009.
[edit] Awards
[edit] UP Gandingan Awards
- 2010 Winner, Best Gag Show
[edit] USTv Student's Choice Awards
- 2010 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2009 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2008 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2004 Winner, Best Comedy Program
[edit] Asian Television Awards
- 2005 Highly Commended, Best Comedy Programme Category
- 2004 Winner, Best Comedy Programme Category
- 2003 Highly Commended, Best Comedy Programme Category
[edit] PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 2011 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2009 Winner, Best Gag Show tied with ABS-CBN Gag Show, Banana Split
- 2007 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2006 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2005 Winner, Best Gag Show tied with ABS-CBN Kids Gag Show, Goin Bulilit
- 2004 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2003 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2002 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2001 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 2000 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 1999 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 1998 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 1997 Winner, Best Gag Show
- 1996 Winner, Best Gag Show
[edit] Best Comedy Actor / Actress Winners
- (2005, 2003, 2002, & 2000) Winner, Best Comedy Actor - Michael V.
- (2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, & 2000) Winner, Best Comedy Actor - Ogie Alcasid
- (2006 ,2008 ,2009) Winner, Best Comedy Actress - Rufa mae Quinto[citation needed]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Skog, Jason (2008). Teens in the Philippines. Compass Point Books. p. 72. ISBN 075653853X, 9780756538538. http://books.google.com.ph/books?id=6jN2Hd1qydYC&pg=PT37&dq=bubble+gang&cd=10. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Jaja (23 September 2008). "Ogie Alcasid still looks good after 20 years in showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/articles/17058/Ogie-Alcasid-still-looks-good-after-20-years-in-showbiz. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ Sadiri, Walden (19 June 2005). "Bubble Gang Jr., a league of their own in comedy". Manila Bulletin. http://www.mb.com.ph/node/127533. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j They were the first cast members of this show.
- ^ Diego Llorico is also a Segment Producer for the show.
- ^ a b Part of Iyo Tube segment.
- ^ Dionisio, Veron (February 6, 1999). "'Ang Dating Doon' comics are no overnight discoveries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://www.inquirer.net/saturday/feb99wk1/spc_6.htm. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ a b "DO-SE-NA". iGMA.tv. October 11, 2007. http://www.igma.tv/story/2374/do-se-na. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ "Moymoy Palaboy, officially Kapuso na!". iGMA.tv. 13 February 2009. http://www.igma.tv/story/5451/Moymoy-Palaboy-officially-Kapuso-na. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ "Get ready for prime time with Yaya and Angelina!". iGMA.tv. 20 April 2009. http://www.igma.tv/story/5655/Get-ready-for-prime-time-with-Yaya-and-Angelina. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
[edit] External links
- Official Website at iGMA.tv
- Bubble Gang at Facebook.com
- Bubble Gang at Telebisyon.net
- Bubble Gang at the Internet Movie Database
