Bubble Gang 14 years after..........
This is just a small tribute on 1 of my all time fave gag show in the Philippines (aside for my #1 gag show ever T.O.D.A.S 2nd is Goins Bananas) and also the longest running one.
October 1995 when Micheal V. "Bitoy" & Ogie Alcasid moved from ABC 5 (Tropang Trumpo) To
The GMA 7, from there the show conquer the friday night slot. the show also had numerous awards from prestigious award giving bodies for television.
USTv Student's Choice Awards
* 2009 Winner, Best Gag Show
* 2008 Winner, Best Gag Show
* 2004 Winner, Best Comedy Program
Asian Television Awards
* 2005 Highly Commended, Best Comedy Programme Category
* 2004 Winner, Best Comedy Programme Category
* 2003 Highly Commended, Best Comedy Programme Category
PMPC Star Awards for Television
* 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
Best Comedy Actor Winners
* (2005, 2003, 2002, & 2000) Winner, Best Comedy Actor - Michael V.
* (2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, & 2000) Winner, Best Comedy Actor - Ogie Alcasid[citation needed]
They change cast numerous times but still the show never stop from being the no. 1 gag show in Philippine television.
Main Cast:
* Ogie Alcasid (1995-present)[1]
* Michael V. (1995-present)[1]
* Rufa Mae Quinto (1999-present)
* Wendell Ramos (1995-present)[1]
* Antonio Aquitania (1995-present)[1]
Cast from then and now:
Then......
* Assunta de Rossi (1995-2002)[1]
* Amanda Page (1998-2000)[1]
* Maricar De Mesa (1995-2000)[1]
* Eric Fructuoso (1995-2000)[1]
* Aiko Melendez (1995-1998)[1]
* Sunshine Cruz (1995-1996)[1]
* Shirley Fuentes (1996-1998)
* Toni Gonzaga (1998-2004)
* Luis Alandy (1998-1999)
* Susan Lozada (1995-1998)
* Ang Dating Doon Segment (1998-2000, 2005)
o Isko Salvador (Brod Pete)
o Ceasar Cosme (Bro. Willie)
o Chito Francisco (Bro. Jocel)
Now.....
* Ogie Alcasid (1995-present)[1]
* Michael V. (1995-present)[1]
* Rufa Mae Quinto (1999-present)
* Wendell Ramos (1995-present)[1]
* Antonio Aquitania (1995-present)[1]
* Maureen Larrazabal (2002-present)
* Diana Zubiri (2004-present)
* Francine Prieto (2005-present)
* Boy2 Quizon (2004-present)
* Ara Mina (1998-2008)[2]
Extended cast:
* Diego Llorico (1996-present)[3]
* Mykah (1997-present)
* James "Moymoy" Obeso (2008-present)[4]
* Rodfil "Roadfill" Obeso (2008-present)[4]
* Sunshine Dizon (2009-present)
* Dennis Trillo
* Eugene Domingo
* Jackie Woo
* Tuesday Vargas
* Francis Carlo "Kiko" Saguion
* Paolo Contis
* Pauleen Luna
* Bearwin Meily
* Iza Calzado
* Mark Herras
* Rainier Castillo
* Aljur Abrenica
* Jennylyn Mercado
The show got famous because of their concept/format originality form tv commercial/ads to telenovela and socio politcal spoof really are on top of its kind and somehow coppied by other struggling gag shows in Philippine television.
here are a few clips from then and now.
Then.....
Now......
Happy 14th Anniversary Bubble Gang!
(history courtesy of wikipedia)
