Tropang Potchi
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| Tropang Potchi | |
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| Genre | Edutainment Magazine show |
| Written by | Jorron L. Monroy (Head Writer and Skit Director) Eva Marie Ercilla Wilfred Villaruel Leonard "Lee" Junio-Gasid |
| Directed by | Louie Ignacio |
| Starring | Sabrina Man Miggy Jimenez Lianne Valentino Isabel "Lenlen" Frial Nomer Limatog Miggs Cuaderno Kyle Danielle Ocampo Potchi Mascots |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino and English |
| No. of seasons | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Rochelle Guison (2012-2015) Buboy Favor (2009-2012) |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Q (2009-2011) GMA Network (2011-2015) |
| Release | December 19, 2009 – February 14, 2015 |
Tropang Potchi (lit. Troop of Potchi) is a Philippine children's television program sponsored by Columbia International Food Products which aired on GMA Network.[1] Set in a modern milieu, the program aims to promote traditional Filipino values through comic narrative stories and feature segments.[2][3]
History
The show was first aired from December 19, 2009 to January 16, 2011 on GMA's then lifestyle channel, Q (now GMA News TV). The program was basically a talent show for elementary school children hosted by six child actors together with a strawberry-colored mascot, Potchi. The show included educational segments where children are taught spelling, vocabulary, grammar, science, people, and nature, among other things. The game portion, on the other hand, features a giant game board that challenges the children's mental and physical abilities. Other regular segments in the show are "Video-OK!," where children send in videos of themselves or their friends and relatives; "Aprub!," a feature on people, events, and places that are remarkable and worthy of getting the Potchi "aprub" mark, "Dear Kapotchi," a portion where viewers can send feedback and even school activity announcements; and "Sabi ni Potchi," (lit. Potchi says) a series of short stories featuring Potchi the mascot, injecting humor, commentary and trivia.[4]
It ran for 4 seasons until Columbia wanted to reformat the program into a weekly values-driven narrative show with informative feature segments. With the new direction, in 2011, Columbia and the network decided to transfer the program to GMA Network and officially aired on April 30 of the same year. The current format of the show makes use of animated sequences, experiments and activities to make the show more accessible and entertaining to a young audience,[5] while discussing social issues with the youth such as bullying, internet addiction, gender sensitivity, environmentalism, value for education, dealing with issues among family and friends.
Final cast
- Sabrina Man
- Miggy Jimenez
- Lianne Valentin
- Isabel "Lenlen" Frial
- Nomer Limatog
- Miggs "Tuks" Cuaderno
- Kyle Danielle Ocampo
Former cast
- Ayla Mendero
- Jessu Trinidad
- Andrea Reyes
- Ella Cruz
- Julian Trono
- Bianca Umali
Accolades
Catholic Mass Media Awards
- Special Citation, Best Children and Youth Program[6]
Golden Screen TV Award
- Winner, Outstanding Educational Program and Outstanding Educational Program Hosts
New York Festivals
- 2014 Winner, Silver World Medal for Best Children's/Youth Program[7]
PMPC Star Awards For TV
- Winner, Best Children's Show (2014)
- Winner, Best Children's Show Hosts (2013-2014)
See also
References
- ^ Cruz, Marinel. "Where kids learn from kids". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "Old-time Pinoy games in 'Palarong Potchi'". Manila Bulletin. via HighBeam (subscription required). January 14, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ "Legal Series Goes Daily on New Timeslot". Manila Bulletin. via HighBeam (subscription required). January 27, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ "New Q11 Show Aims to Showcase Children's Multiple Intelligence". Manila Bulletin. via HighBeam (subscription required). December 18, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ "Magic, Go Kart Racing, and Sport Stacking in GMA-7's Tropang Potchi this Saturday". Vox Bikol. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "Different dance forms in "Tropang Potchi" this Saturday". Vox Bikol. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "7 New York Fest Medals for GMA Network". GMA News Online. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2017.