Bubble Gang

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Bubble Gang
Genre Sketch comedy, Gags
Created by Marivin Arayata
Developed by GMA Entertainment TV Group
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  • Cesar Cosme
  • Chito Francisco
  • Henry Maceda
  • Manny Pavia
  • Jay Sario
  • Mon Roco
  • Roadfill Macasero
  • Delo Gatmaitan
  • Rene Cruz
Directed by Uro Dela Cruz[1]
Creative director(s) Michael V.
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Theme music composer Michael V.
Opening theme "Bubble Gang (Pwede!)" sang by Michael V.
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino and English
No. of seasons 20 (November 27, 2015-present)
No. of episodes 1005 (as of December 11, 2015)
Production
Executive producer(s) Camille Hermoso
Jan Navaro[2]
Production location(s) Studio 6, GMA Annex[3]
Camera setup Multicamera setup
Running time 45 minutes (estimated)
75 minutes (with commercials)
Release
Original network GMA Network
Original release October 20, 1995 (1995-10-20) –
present
External links
Official website

Bubble Gang is a Philippine comedy sketch gag show airing on GMA Network since October 20, 1995. It is the longest-running sketch comedy program on Philippine television.[4] The show shot up to popularity for their parodies of television commercials, politicians and current events.[5] The show also airs internationally via GMA Pinoy TV, while re-runs are aired via Fox Filipino.

History

Development

Bubble Gang first aired on GMA Network on October 20, 1995.[4] It was inspired by the ABC's gag show Tropang Trumpo.[6] Two of its first cast members; Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. came from that show.[4][7] The show occupied the Friday night timeslot of the now-defunct musical variety show, Vilma!. The cast of the show where: Aiko Melendez, and Eric Fructuoso, and newcomers Susan Lozada, Assunta De Rossi, Jackie De Guzman, Wendell Ramos and Antonio Aquitania (who were hired by the late GMA talent manager, Douglas Quijano) who is one of the first casts of Bubble Gang with Alcasid and Michael V. on their early days. There were two extras in the show, such as Diego Llorico, who was working as a production assistant to the show, currently also a segment producer, & Susan Lozada's personal assistant Marissa "Mykah" Flores, she was eventually one of Wendell Ramos love interest.

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Bubble Gang logo during its 18th anniversary (2013).

Broadcast

During its first year, it was shown around seven in the evening and carried a slogan "Bubble Gang: Just Chew It!" The show gained popularity in 1996. The so-called "Bubble Gang Mania" rapidly caught on when it spoofed the sprouting of Mexican telenovelas in Philippine television which proved to be successful ratings-wise. Instead of riding on with the trend, they goofed around the concept and made their mark as the site of the biggest gathering of soap spoofs, it introduced two segments such as Miyusik Tagalog Bersiyon & Miyusik English Versiyon which Michael V. translates songs to Tagalog/English literally, the latter would later make an album with the same title which was released in 1997. In later months of 1998, Bubble Gang came up with an idea to parody the religious program, Ang Dating Daan into Ang Dating Doon were the latter religious show was popular that time.[4] 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.

In July 20, 2012, the show made a tribute to Dolphy, the King of Philippine Comedy, a week after the actor's death.[8] The tribute was made to honor Dolphy's contribution to Philippine Comedy.[9]

In July 19, 2013, after the months of rumors over Ogie Alcasid's transfer to TV5, he finally left the show,[10] despite his Pick Up Line segment was over, his friend & cast member Michael V. remarks on saying "No one can replace Ogie as Boy Pick-up".

In early 2013, the show launched its talent search called Bagong Gang: The Search for the New Recruits, Joyce Ching (cast member of the now-defunct Bubble Gang Jr.), Jan Manual, RJ Padilla, Juancho Trivino, Arny Ross, and Protege winner Denise Barbacena were among the other contestants.

The show celebrates its 18th anniversary and dubbed the two part special as "Barely Legal", on October 7, 2013, in the Republiq Club in Resorts World Manila. The show introduces new cast such as Chariz Solomon, Carla Abellana, Paolo Contis, Mikael Daez, Andrea Torres, Max Collins, Sef Cadayona, and Betong Sumaya, and new segments such as Ikaw at ang Ina, Lala Ytera, Atlit, Istambay sa Looban, & Antonietta. Bagong Gang contestant Denise Barbacena & Jan Manual won the contest & now part of the show, with Ching, Padilla, Trivino, and Ross also joining the cast, coincidentally, numbers of the cast members are 20+ more. For its 18th year on Philippine Television, the show surpass its other comedy shows such as T.O.D.A.S. of IBC-13 (which ran for 1 decade) and John En Marsha of RPN-9 (which was ran for 17 years).

On October 24, 2014, the show will celebrate its 19th anniversary and dubbed as "19 B.C." with an ancient Sparta theme

November 6, 2015 marks the show's 1000th episode on television.

Bubble Gang celebrates their 20th anniversary on November 27, 2015 with a documentary titled "I M Bubble Gang: The Bubble Gang 20th Anniversary Special" and produced by GMA News and Public Affairs, The past and present casts including former "Kababol" Ogie Alcasid in which he returns to the set will be interviewed by the network's most trusted personalities, Jessica Soho and Mike Enriquez, They will have stories regarding on the funny and amusable experiences they spent for the past 20 years on Philippine television, Also some sketch skits from past to the present are also featured, and indeed, Bubble Gang is the longest-running comedy show in the Philippines that has been giving excitement, fun and laughter for 20 years and counting.

Format

The format of the show emphasizes pop culture parody. Skits and sketches are performed in a manner similar to other variety shows. Creative director and mainstay Michael V., according to him, picked up the idea from ordinary Filipinos. It also spoofs other shows and commercials, and it also takes on other celebrities and political figures.[11]

Cast

Main cast members

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Extended cast members

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  • Isko Salvador 5 (1998–2000, 2005, 2011–present)
  • Cesar Cosme5 (1998–2000, 2005, 2011–present)
  • Chito Francisco5 (1998–2000, 2005, 2011–present)
  • Jacky Woo[12] (2007–present)
  • Eri Neeman (2012–present)
Former cast members

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Characters and segments

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Main article: List of Bubble Gang recurring characters and sketches

Some of the current and recurring characters portrayed in the show:

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  • Mr. Assimo
  • Brothers Pete, Willie, and Jocel
  • Donya Ina Moran
  • Selphie Moran
  • Antonietta
  • Tata Lino
  • Lalaytera
  • Den, Daffy and Berwin Tolfu

Some of the current and recurring segments of the show:

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  • Ang Dating Doon (2 times a month)
  • Commercial Spoofs
  • Iyo Tube
  • Mr. Assimo
  • Ikaw at ang Ina
  • Atlit
  • Istambay sa Looban
  • T3 Niyo

Spin-offs

Comedy show
  • Bubble Gang Jr. — Bubble Gang Jr. was a short-lived comedy show based on Bubble Gang but it featured child actors as comedians. It premiered on July 19, 2005.[14]
Television films
  • DoSeNa — A HD television film to celebrate the show's 12th anniversary.[4] DoSeNa literally means 'Dose Na' or 'It's Twelve' in English. Coincidentally, "Dosena" is also a Filipino word for a "dozen".
  • Bungallow - A HD halloween television film to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.[15]
Movies
Others
  • Hole in the Wall — Hole in the Wall is a Philippine version of the American game show series with the same name that aired in 2009. Though not literally a spin-off, the show is hosted by Yaya and Angelina, portrayed by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid respectively, two of the famous characters in Bubble Gang.[19]

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.[20]

Reception

Controversies

Character spoof

In September 2002, the show was sued by L.A. Lopez after the show made a character spoof, a retarded man known as "El Aye Lopez", of the latter in 2001. The spoof, according to Lopez, caused him to be affected much emotionally. Lopez was also asking 5 million pesos for damages and a public apology from the show. The case was later dismissed.[21][22]

Sexually sensitive comedy sketch

Michael V. and Rufa Mae Quinto, along with GMA Network's executives, were summoned by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairman, lawyer Eugenio Villareal for a mandatory conference after over a sexually sensitive comedy sketch called "The Adventures of Susie Lualhati" (where Quinto played the role as Susie) aired in the show's November 29, 2013 episode. The chair of MTRCB was alarmed after what he had found of a derogatory and discriminatory portrayal of a woman in the said episode.[23] Michael V., Quinto, and the GMA executives met with MTRCB on December 9, 2013 and was able to discuss the issue. It was agreed in the meeting that Bubble Gang will submit proposed measures that will ensure audiences about gender-sensitivity contents by December 16.[24]

Awards and recognitions

Year Award Giving Body Organization Category Nominee Result Source
2014
28th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Hall of Fame Bubble Gang Won [25]
Best Comedy Actor Sef Cadayona Won [25]
Best Comedy Actress Ruffa Mae Quinto Won [25]
5th Golden Screen Awards for TV Entertainment Press Society, Inc. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show Sef Cadayona Won [26]
5th Golden Screen Awards for TV Entertainment Press Society, Inc. Outstanding Gag Program Bubble Gang Won [26]
5th Northwest Samar State University Students’ Choice Award for Radio and Television (NSCART) Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) Best Comedy Program Bubble Gang Won [27]
10th USTv Students’ Choice Award University of Santo Tomas Students’ Choice of Comedy Program Bubble Gang Won [28]
1st PUP Mabini Media Awards Polytechnic University of the Philippines Best Television Comedy Program Bubble Gang Won [29]
1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Holy Angel University and Communicators’ League Central Luzon’s Choice for a Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [30]
2013 2013 Asian Television Awards Television Asia Plus Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress Michael V. Highly Commended [31]
27th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [32]
27th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Won [32]
27th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Nominated [32]
27th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actress Ruffa Mae Quinto Won [32]
11th Gawad Tanglaw Gawad Tanglaw Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [33][34]
2013 Golden Screen Awards Entertainment Press Society, Inc. Outstanding Gag Program Bubble Gang Won [35]
2013 Golden Screen Awards Entertainment Press Society, Inc. Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Program Ogie Alcasid Won [35]
2013 Golden Screen Awards Entertainment Press Society, Inc. Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Program Michael V. Nominated [36]
9th USTv Students' Choice Awards University of Santo Tomas Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [37]
4th Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and TV Northwest Samar State University Best Comedy Program Bubble Gang Won [38]
2012 8th USTv Students' Choice Awards University of Santo Tomas Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [39]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy/Gag Show Bubble Gang Nominated [40]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Nominated [40]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actress Rufa Mae Quinto Won [40][41]
2011 9th Gawad Tanglaw Gawad Tanglaw Best Gag Show Bubble Gang7 Won [42]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [43][44]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Won [43][44]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated [43]
25th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actress Rufa Mae Quinto Nominated [43]
2010 24th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Won [45]
2010 UP Gandingan Awards UP Los Baños Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
6th USTv Students' Choice Awards University of Santo Tomas Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2009 23rd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
23rd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actress Rufa Mae Quinto Won [32]
23rd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Nominated [32]
23rd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actress Michael V. Nominated [32]
5th USTv Students' Choice Awards University of Santo Tomas Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2008 2008 Asian Television Awards Television Asia Plus Best Comedy Programme Bubble Gang Highly Commended [47]
2008 Asian Television Awards Television Asia Plus Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress Ogie Alcasid Highly Commended [47]
2008 Nickelodeon Philippines Kids' Choice Awards Nickelodeon Philippines Favorite Television Show Bubble Gang Nominated
22nd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated [32]
22nd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Won [32]
22nd Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actress Ruffa Mae Quinto Won [32]
5th USTv Students' Choice Awards University of Santo Tomas Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2007 2007 Asian Television Awards Television Asia Plus Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Michael V. Runner-up [48]
21st Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2006 20th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2005 2005 Asian Television Awards Television Asia Plus Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Michael V. Won [49]
2005 Golden Screen Awards Entertainment Press Society, Inc. Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag Show Ogie Alcasid Won
19th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2004 2004 Asian Television Awards Television Asia Plus Best Comedy Programme Bubble Gang Won
18th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Won
18th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
1st USTv Students' Choice Awards University of Santo Tomas Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2003 17th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2002 16th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Comedy Actor Ogie Alcasid Won
16th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2001 15th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
2000 14th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
1999 13th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
1998 12th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
1997 11th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]
1996 10th Star Awards for TV Philippine Movie Press Club Best Gag Show Bubble Gang Won [46]

Notes

  1. ^ Original casts of the show. As of 2013, Michael V. and Antonio Aquitania are the only last remaining original casts of the show.
  2. ^ YouTube comedy duo, more popularly known as "Moymoy Palaboy", that gained fame after recording and lip syncing songs. The duo now became part of the show in 2009, where they debuted with their own segment, "Iyotube" parodying the video sharing website YouTube.
  3. ^ Recent additions to the show, known collectively as the "Bubblets."[50]
  4. ^ Diego Llorico is also a segment producer for the show.
  5. ^ Salvador, Cosme, and Francisco are the trio that was well known with the "Ang Dating Doon" which aired from 1998 to 2000 and 2005. In 2011, the segment was revived with the trio reprising their roles as Brothers Pete, Willie, and Jocel.[51][52]
  6. ^ Newest additions to the comedy show. They were introduced in August 2, 2013. They are collectively known as the "Bagong Gang".[53]
  7. ^ Tied with TV5's Loko Moko U and ABS-CBN's Goin Bulilit.[42]

References

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