Ang TV
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (August 2008) |
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| Ang TV | |
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| Created by | ABS-CBN Laurenti Dyogi Boyong Baytion Johnny Manahan |
| Starring | See cast list |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs daily) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 mins. |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | 1992 – 1996 |
Ang TV (“The TV” in English) also known as ATV is a "gag-variety" show for kids in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor "Kaluskos Musmos" (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the '70s aired over RPN-9) and its foreign counterpart "The Mickey Mouse Club". Prior to 1992, Director Johnny Manahan enlisted a group of multi-talented kids (& pre-teens) to create the first ever gag-variety show for youngsters in the Philippines.
Most of the country's current stars can point their humble beginnings to Ang TV. Popular celebrities like Claudine Barretto, Angelu de Leon, Gio Alvarez, Jolina Magdangal, Rica Peralejo, John Prats, Camille Prats, Paolo Contis, Kaye Abad, Angelica Panganiban, Patrick Garcia, Michael "Mix" Garcia, Mark Vernal, Kevin Vernal, Christopher Roxas, Kenneth Guanio, Alfred Manal, Roselle Nava, Carlo Aquino - to name a few - all jump-started their careers as mainstays of the variety show.
Cast
Ang TV (First Season/Year)
(This is only a list of Ang TV "babies" who are still in the business.)
Kids
- Francesca Garcia
- Patrick Garcia
- Anna Larrucea
- Bernice Angela Lopez
- Paolo Contis
- Kaye Abad
- Allyson Lualhati
- TJ Cruz, son of Tirso Cruz III
- Camille Prats
- Angelica Panganiban
- Janus Del Prado
- Carlo Aquino
- Michael Roy Jornales
Teens
- Gio Alvarez
- Claudine Barretto
- Angelu de Leon
- Jolina Magdangal
- Jan Marini Alano
- Guila Alvarez
- Lindsay Custodio
- Roselle Nava
- Kaye Abad
- Victor Neri
- Christopher Roxas
- Marnie
- Tony Lambino
Mid-Season Cast Member Additions
As the show ran, Ang TV added more talents to its roster:
- AJ Eigenmann
- Geoff Eigenmann
- Rica Peralejo
- Manuel "Boy2" Quizon
- Antonnette Taus
- Tom Taus, Jr.
- Katya Santos
Special Participation By...
- Joy Viado
- Winnie Cordero
- Joji Isla
- Giselle Sanchez
Ang TV Kids who are still active in showbiz
- Claudine Barretto-Santiago (GMA 7)
- Angelu de Leon (GMA 7)
- Jolina Magdangal (GMA 7)
- Jan Marini (GMA 7)
- Rica Peralejo (ABS CBN)
- Geoff Eigenmann (GMA 7)
- Kristine Hermosa (ABS CBN)
- Manuel "Boy2" Quizon (GMA 7 and TV5)
- Christopher Roxas (ABS CBN)
- Roselle Nava (now a councilor of Paranaque City)
- Kaye Abad (ABS CBN)
- Celinna Katherine Cruz (ABS CBN)(GMA 7)
- Victor Neri (TV5)
- Gio Alvarez (ABS CBN, GMA 7 & back to ABS CBN)
- Patrick Garcia (GMA 7)
- Alwyn Uytingco (TV-5)
- Paolo Contis (GMA 7)
- Pecarlo Lorenzana (ABS CBN)
- Janus Del Prado (ABS CBN)
- Carlo Aquino (TV5)
- Camille Prats (GMA 7)
- Angelica Panganiban (ABS CBN)
- Thou Reyes (ABS CBN)
- Maxene Magalona (GMA 7)
- John Prats (ABS CBN)
- Shaina Magdayao (ABS CBN)
- Bodie Cruz (GMA 7)
- Andi Manzano (GMA 7)
- Maybelyn dela Cruz (formerly from "TGIS" and now currently on GMA 7)
- Denise Laurel (ABS CBN)
- Mico Aytona (GMA 7)
- Vandolph Quizon (TV5)
- Cheska Garcia-Kramer
- Marilyn Miranda ( as Dugong )
Ang TV (Reformatted)
After running on-air for two (2) years, Ang TV came back with a new theme song, a new logo, and the network added more talents to the show's list of bright stars.
Kids
- Bodie Cruz (son of Tirso Cruz III and brother of T.J. Cruz)
- Thou Reyes (formerly known as Joseph Reyes)
- Marco Ballesteros (formerly from GMA 7's That's Entertainment and now in-active)
- Maybelyn Dela Cruz
- Maxene Magalona (daughter of the late Francis Magalona)
- Kristoffer Peralta
Teens
- Farrah Florer
- Joymee Lim (in-active)
- Ericka Fife (formerly from GMA 7's "TGIS")
- Jason San Pedro
- Jane Zaleta (in-active)
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- Ayi "roxy" Yamzon
After a couple more years the Ang TV "fever" continued, with many youngsters still auditioning to be a part of the show.
Kids
- Andrea "Andi" Manzano (niece of Edu Manzano and cousin of Luis Manzano)
- Vandolph Quizon
- Luigi (Igi Boy) Muhlach
- Nicole Borja (in-active)
- Khalil Kalimo
- Katya Santos
- Mico Aytona (now a host in GMA's Ka-Blog!)
- Alfonso Martinez
- Alyanna Martinez
- Rachelle Garrucho
- JM De Guzman
- Denise Laurel
- Sarah Geronimo
- Paolo Miguel Padpad
Teens
- Luigi Alvarez
- Carol Banawa
- CJ Tolentino
- Paulie Yllana
- Rafael Morales Jr.
- Earl Casio
- Albert Lactao
- Marnie Arcilla
- Lailani Navarro
- Kathleen Hermosa
- Kristine Hermosa
Legacy
Ang TV's famous catchphrase was "Nge!" After the punchline of a joke was revealed, the recipient of the joke would say "Nge!"
Other ABS-CBN shows have picked up on this catch-phrase as well (examples: Joey Marquez and Richard Gomez from "Palibhasa Lalake;" The Gwapings: Jomari Yllana, Mark Anthony Fernandez, and Erik Fractuoso; and Jennifer Sevilla, Nannette Inventor, Carmina Villaroel, Nova Villa and Sammy Lagmay from "Abangan Ang Susunod na Kabanata"). Ang TV's theme was "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," which later was incorporated into the show's theme song.
A lot has changed during this era. Most of them are non showbiz personnel already. Some say that other Ang TV casts have started their career in the states. Some Ang TV talents were seen in a call center located in Ortigas and Libis. And some just enjoying their blessings while living a normal life. Yet then again these superstars changed the future of television making their show Legendary.
In homage to Ang TV, Bodie Cruz, as a cast member of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother (Season 2), had to complete a task of beginning each of his sentences with "Esmyuskee," and then ending them with "Nge!" Big Brother also featured some footage of Bodie's stint as an "Ang TV" kid.
"Ang TV, The Album" was released in 1994 through Ivory Music (Formerly Ivory Records). "Ang TV: The Homecoming" followed with a release date in 1996 via Star Records. Due to its popularity in 1996, the franchise released a movie, Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure, via Star Cinema.