Champoy (TV series)
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| Champoy | |
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| Genre | Sketch comedy, Gag |
| Directed by | Peque Gallaga Leo Rialp |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Champoy" sung by Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour (with commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Radio Philippines Network |
| Release | 1980 – 1985 |
Champoy is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by RPN. Directed by Peque Gallaga and Leo Rialp, it stars Subas Herrero, Tessie Tomas, Noel Trinidad, Mitch Valdes, Cherie Gil, and Gary Lising. It aired from 1980 to 1985.[1]
Some of its well-known segments included "Mr. Boom Boom," "Walang Sisihan," and Tessie Tomas’s parody of PAGASA weatherman Amado Pineda as "Amanda Pineda."
Segments
[edit]- Mr. Boom Boom
- Walang Sisihan
Casts
[edit]Main cast
[edit]Supporting cast
[edit]- Tessie Tomas
- Cherie Gil
- Gary Lising
- Ronnie Lazaro
- Liza Lorena
- Mitch Valdes (originally known as Maya Valdes)
- Don Pepot
- Joel Torre
- Isko Salvador
Production
[edit]In 1985, it was rumored that RPN, then owned by President Ferdinand Marcos' crony Roberto Benedicto, had cancelled the show. Allegedly, some of the show's gags did not sit well with the administration.
Reception
[edit]Champoy initially appealed to educated Filipinos and later gained popularity with the broader audience. Herrero and Trinidad were often compared to Laurel and Hardy in the Philippines due to their performances on the show.
Revival
[edit]| Champoy | |
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| Genre | Sketch comedy, Gag |
| Based on | Champoy (1980) |
| Directed by | Ricky Lee |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour (with commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | 1992 – 1993 |
Executive Champoy is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of 1980 Philippine television gag show of Champoy. Directed by Ricky Lee, it stars Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad. It aired from 1992 to 1993.
Guests of the revival included:
- Dolphy
- Whitney Tyson
- Jimmy Santos
- Aga Muhlach
- Jolina Magdangal
- Victor Neri
- Gio Alvarez
- Jennifer Mendoza
- Roselle Nava
- Smokey Manaloto
- Ogie Alcasid
- Michael V.
- Joji Isla
- Eagle Riggs
- Nova Villa
- APO Hiking Society
- Winnie Cordero
- Amy Perez
- Ariel Ureta
- Tito Sotto
- Vic Sotto
- Joey de Leon
- Redford White
- Eric Quizon
- Jon Santos
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tupaz, N. B. (Ed.). (December 30, 1982). TV Guide Section. TV Times Philippines (December 26, 1982-January 1, 1983), 7(28), p. 31. Retrieved December 30, 2015
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