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*Pepito Manaloto*
Pepito Manaloto
	File:Pepito Manaloto Title Card (August 2017).png Title card used since 2017-present
Genre	Situational comedy
Created by	GMA Entertainment TV
Developed by	Michael V.
Written by	Michael V.; Chito Francisco; Mike Rivera; Roel Raval; Mark David;
Directed by	Bert de Leon
Creative director	Michael V.
Starring	Michael V.; Manilyn Reynes; Jake Vargas; Angel Satsumi; Jessa Zaragoza; Nova Villa; Ronnie Henares
Theme music composer	Albert Tamayo
Opening theme	"Pepito Manaloto" sung by Michael V.
Composer	Michael V.
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino and English
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	269 (as of November 4, 2017)
Production
Executive producer	Roy San Luis
Production locations	Philippines; Singapore (two episodes only); United States (two episodes only);
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	as Pepito Manaloto: ; March 28, 2010 – March 25, 2012 ; as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento: ; September 16, 2012 –; present

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Pepito Manaloto, now known as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento (Pepito Manaloto: The Real Story) is a Filipino multi-award-winning live situational comedy created by Michael V. for GMA Network aired every Saturday before Magpakailanman and was premiered on March 28, 2010. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on April 5, 2010, one week after its original premiere. The show is currently on its fifth season (with the new, revised title),^[1] which premiere on September 16, 2012 in the Philippines and September 22, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.

History

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Title card used from 2012–2014.

Dubbed as a reality-sitcom, the show features Pepito (Michael V.), together with his family Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) and Chito (Jake Vargas), whose "simple and underprivileged life significantly changes when he becomes the lone winner of ₱700 million in the national lottery." Although it was perhaps presumed impossible to win such amount on a single lotto ticket, it actually happened on November 29, 2010 – a winner took home ₱741.1 million, more than Pepito's prize.

The first season started on March 28, 2010, which focused on the adventures of Pepito and his family who are still quite unaccustomed to the life of luxury and excess that they now have to enjoy after winning from the lottery. On November 21, 2010, GMA Network picked up the show for a second season, which followed Pepito buying the Maricar del Valle's (Carmina Villaroel) because of financial problems. Towards the end of the season, Elsa got pregnant. The show started its third season in July 2011, which focused on Pepito's life after Elsa has given birth. The fourth season started on December 4, 2011, which saw the Manaloto's lives after 5 years. The children have grown up – Chito, now played by Jake Vargas, and Clarissa, played by Angel Satsumi. The characters' new location and new characters were introduced as the series went. On the January 8, 2012, it was explained that Maricar traveled to the US to manage her father's business. In actuality, Villaroel, who plays the role, returned to ABS-CBN. A two-part episode was shown during the season, which detailed the Manaloto family's trip to Singapore. The fourth season ended on March 25, 2012. On April 8, 2012, a special episode aired before Party Pilipinas titled Sarap Balikan: A Pepito Manaloto Special. It featured different episodes as well as bloopers and gags.

Due to public demand, GMA Network decided to bring back the Pepito Manaloto and renew it for a fifth season. Titled Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, the show departs itself from the previous seasons. The Manalotos' rags-to-riches experience earned them a TV show, but because they thought their show didn't reveal the true story, the network scrapped the project. As a result, the family came up with an idea to show exactly what goes on in the Manaloto household by having their own camera crew film their lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Several characters were given more importance this season – househelpers Patrick (John Feir), Maria (Janna Dominguez), Robert (Arthur Solinap) and Baby (Mosang); neighbor Tommy (Ronnie Henares); and the mother-daughter tandem of Deedee (Jessa Zaragosa) and Mimi (Nova Villa).

In Season 4, it was stated that Patrick and Maria were married and that they had a child. However, in Season 5, it was not stated that they were married in any episode, instead Patrick was married to Janice for this season & they had a child named Janrick and Patrice while Maria remained single.

Casts

Main cast

Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy/Bitoy" Manaloto: a once-impoverished man who, by a stroke of luck, won the lottery jackpot which turned his and his family's fortunes around overnight. Now a proprietor and manager of a water bottling company, Pepito still has trouble adjusting to his newfound wealth and tries to be a helpful benefactor to his old friends in the slums, a benevolent boss to his employees and a doting husband and father to his wife and children.
Manilyn Reynes as Elsa Dela Cruz-Manaloto, Pepito's wife and the matriarch of the Manaloto household. A stay-at-home mom (who occasionally ventures in cottage businesses), she spends most of her time keeping their (now large) home spic and span and listening to the problems of their neighbors.
Jake Vargas as Luisito "Chito" Manaloto
Angel Satsumi as Clarissa Manaloto

Supporting cast

Carmina Villaroel as Maricar Del Valle: the friend of Manaloto family. (Season 1-3, 6--present)
Arthur Solinap as Robert "Bert" Santos: the Family Driver of Manaloto
Mosang as Bettina "Baby" Reyes: the Manaloto's resident household helper
Janna Dominguez as Maria Magtigan Cruz: the Manaloto's resident household helper
Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee Kho
Nova Villa as Mimi Kho
John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso: Pepito's long-time best buddy who now serves as his driver, personal assistant and confidant. A running gag of the show is his inability to obtain for himself a decent means of living despite his friend Pepito's frequent admonitions, and his penchant to smooch off the Manaloto household uninvited, which earns him the ire of
Ronnie Henares as Tommy Diones (pronounced Jones): Pepito's former supervisor who is now unemployed. One of the show's running gags is his constant scheming and engagement into zany schemes to scam other people from their money, which Pepito calls him out for.
Chariz Solomon as Janice Generoso: Wife of Patrick
Maureen Larrazabal as Mara Quijanos: One of Pepito's employees, she is a bit gossipy and flirty. She is in an on-off relationship with Tommy.
Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista
Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos: the Kho's resident household helper, who is known for her deadpan and Robot voice and snarky side remarks, much to the consternation of her employers.
Julie Anne San Jose as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil
Mikoy Morales as Roxy Ocampo
Jak Roberto as Erik Mercado

Guest cast

Bea Binene as Erika Garcia
Joyce Ching as Sabrina Mendoza
Rita De Guzman as Lea Torres
Ruru Madrid as Jose Magtigan
Derrick Monasterio as Franco Andrada
Kristofer Martin as Miggy Castillo
Maritoni Fernandez as Gianna "Gigi" Flores
Barbie Forteza as Katherine "Katkat" Villanueva
Thea Tolentino as Mandy Ramos
Jeric Gonzales as Ronnie Castro
Tina Paner as Rose Rivera
Sheryl Cruz as Maricel Aquino
Isabel Granada as Lily Navarro
Klea Pineda as Kristine "KC" Salazar

Former cast

Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto (Season 1-3)
Ehra Madrigal as Rhea dela Cruz (Season 1-4)
Freddie Webb as Mr. Del Valle (Season 1-4); as Roger (Season 5)
Joshua Dionisio as Richard Reyes (Season 4)
Jennica Garcia as Juliet (Season 4)
Carl Guevarra as Romeo (Season 4)
Aljon Jimenez as Arnel Manaloto del Rosario (Season 4-5)

Accolades

Catholic Mass Media Award
- 2011 Winner: Best Comedy Show
- 2013 Winner: Best Comedy Program
- 2014 Winner: Best Comedy Program
- 2016 Winner: Best Comedy Program
Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards
- 2014 Winner: Best Sitcom
- 2015 Winner: Best Sitcom
PIRA Awards
- 2011 Winner: Special Award for Insurance Education
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards
- 2011 Winner: Outstanding Comedy Program
- 2013 Winner: Outstanding Comedy Program
- 2013 Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program: John Feir
- 2014 Winner: Outstanding Comedy Program
- 2014 Winner: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program: Michael V.
- 2014 Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program: Nova Villa
PMPC Star Awards for TV
- 2011 Winner: Best Comedy Show
- 2013 Winner: Best Comedy Show
- 2015 Winner: Best Comedy Show
- 2016 Winner: Best Comedy Show
- 2016 Winner: Best Comedy Actress: Manilyn Reynes
USTv Awards
- 2012 Winner: Best Situational Comedy
- 2013 Winner: Best Situational Comedy
- 2015 Winner, Students’ Choice of Comedy Program
FMTM Awards
- 2012 Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program: John Feir
- 2012 Winner: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program: Nova Villa
- 2011 Awardee: TOP TV SERIES Senior ARTISTS: Michael V. - Top 9
- 2010 Winner: Best Weekend Series
- 2010 Winner: Best Comedy/Musical Series
- 2010 Winner: Best Musical/Comedy Lead Actress: Manilyn Reynes
Gawad Duyan Awards
- 2014 Winner, Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award
BPSU Pinakamagiting na Programang Pantelebisyon
- 2016 Winner: Pinakamagiting na Programang Pang-Komedya
- 2016 Winner: Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya: Michael V.
US International Film and Video Festival
- 2016 Winner: Certificate for Creative Excellence in the Comedy category
2nd Alta Media Icon Awards
- 2016 Winner: Best Comedy Program
- 2017 Chenize Clei Ballesteros
Silverscreen Entertainment Award
- 2016 Winner: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (TV Gag/Comedy) Michael V.
- 2016 Winner: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (TV Gag/Comedy) Nova Villa
- 2017 Winner: Best Comedy Program

Reception

Pepito Manaloto received generally positive reviews especially how it shows the lessons each episode. The comedy was also praised for being original and highly favorable. It was also one of GMA's highest rated shows and has already won awards. The show's cast was also praised being very much talented for the show and how they make audience impact. Also, how the show ended and when it was announced that it would be back on air was both critically acclaimed.

DVD release

The series will be released onto DVD-format by GMA Records Home Video. The DVDs will be in volumes, there will be succeeding volumes as the show progresses.^[2]

References

^ "50% of WV cops have no firearms". Retrieved 10 January 2017.
^ http://celebrity.philbuzz.com/celebrity/%E2%80%98quickfire%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98pepito-manaloto%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98endless-love%E2%80%99-now-on-dvd/

External links

Pepito Manaloto on Facebook
Pepito Manaloto at IMDb

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[1] "50% of WV cops have no firearms". Retrieved 10 January 2017.

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 ===Supporting cast===
+*[[Carmina Villaroel]] as Maricar Del Valle: the friend of Manaloto family. (Season 1-3, 6--present)
 *[[Arthur Solinap]] as Robert "Bert" Santos: the Family Driver of Manaloto
 *[[Mosang]] as Bettina "Baby" Reyes: the Manaloto's resident household helper
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 *[[Mikoy Morales]] as Roxy Ocampo
 *[[Jak Roberto]] as Erik Mercado
-*[[Carmina Villaroel]] as Maricar Del Valle
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