Sic O'Clock News
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| Sic O'Clock News | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Political satire news, Comedy |
| Written by | Amado Lacuesta Jr. Jobart F. Bartolome[1] Tony Apon |
| Directed by | Marilou Diaz-Abaya[1][2] |
| Starring | Jaime Fabregas Ces Quesada Manny Castañeda Junix Inocian Joji Isla Hero Bautista Rene Requiestas Wilson Go Jon Achaval Celeste Bueno Dina Padilla Errol Dionisio Ching Arellano Khryss Adalia Nonoy Oplas Nonie Buencamino Domeng Landicho |
| Composer | Nonong Buencamino |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Gem Cabrera Lily Yap |
| Editors | Marilou Diaz-Abaya Rey Lugo Wilson Dalit |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | IBC Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation |
| Release | January 4, 1987 – September 15, 1990 |
| Related | |
| May Tamang Balita (GMA News TV) BalitaOneNan (BuKo) | |
Sic O'Clock News is a Philippine television news satire show broadcast by IBC.[2][1] Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, it stars Jaime Fabregas, Ces Quesada, Manny Castañeda, Junix Inocian, Joji Isla, Hero Bautista, Rene Requiestas, Wilson Go, Jon Achaval, Celeste Bueno, Dina Padilla, Errol Dionisio, Ching Arellano, Khryss Adalia, Nonoy Oplas, Nonie Buencamino, Domeng Landicho. It aired from January 4, 1987, to September 15, 1990. The series who had hitherto been known to make serious and adult-themed films, and also marked the acting debut of Ces Quesada.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Jimmy Fabregas as Sonny Esguerra[1][2] (1987–1990)
- Ces Quesada as Lilian Polly Catubusan Labaybay[1][2] (1987–1990)
- Hero Bautista (1988)
- Rene Requiestas[1][2] (1987–1989)
- Junix Inocian (1988)
- Lou Veloso (1988)
- Manny Castañeda[1][2]
- Joji Isla[1][2]
- Wilson Go[1][2]
- Jon Achaval[1][2]
- Ching Arellano[1][2]
- Pen Medina
- Errol Dionisio[1][2]
- Celeste Bueno
- Dina Padilla
- Khryss Adalia[1][2]
- Nonoy Oplas (1989–1990)
- Nonie Buencamino (1989–1990)
- Domeng Landicho (1989–1990)
Characters
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| Characters | Parody of: | Actor |
|---|---|---|
| Marcurakus | Ferdinand Marcos[3] | Joji Isla |
| Johnny Hindi Pala Rambo | Juan Ponce Enrile | Joji Isla |
| Kalan Gasera | Alan García | Joji Isla |
| General Nagyera | Manuel Noriega | Joji Isla |
| Presidentita | Corazon Aquino[3] | Ces Quesada |
| Joyboy Ferdinandez | Jobo Fernandez | Jimmy Fabregas |
| Tserman Gorbachoy | Mikhail Gorbachev | Jimmy Fabregas |
| Howhowrel | Salvador Laurel[3] | Jon Achaval |
| Karaoke[a] Mitsa | Ramon Mitra Jr. | Jon Achaval |
| Syanny Jawosikorski | Robert Jaworski | Jon Achaval/Manny Castañeda |
| President Busabush | George H. W. Bush | Jon Achaval |
| Cardinal Din | Jaime Cardinal Sin[3] | Wilson Go |
| Benjie Pagaspas | Benjie Paras | Wilson Go |
| Kunsumisisyuner May Press Kontratista | Mary Concepcion Bautista | Wilson Go |
| Fidel Daimos | Fidel V. Ramos | Errol Dionisio/Ching Arellano |
| Nabuko Takingshita | Noboru Takeshita | Errol Dionisio |
| July Kiliti | June Keithley | Manny Castañeda |
| Johnny Ang Mean Niya | Johnny Osmeña | Manny Castañeda |
| Secretary Bengbengzon | Alfredo Bengzon | Manny Castañeda |
| Mother Silly | Lily Monteverde | Manny Castañeda |
| Hin Wiko Alam | Philip Juico | Ching Arellano |
| Alvin Matrimonio | Alvin Patrimonio | Khryss Adalla |
Re-runs
[edit]Reruns of the series was aired on IBC from February 11 to July 19, 2019.[4]
Some episodes of the series were shown on IBC's archival program Retro TV (hosted by Drew Arellano), aired from November 17, 2003 to February 20, 2004.[5][6]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ A reference to Mitra's position as Speaker of the House of Representatives
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Lo, Ricky (29 March 2010). "In praise of direk Marilou". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Sulat, Bert B. Jr. (9 October 2012). "Thank you, Direk Marilou". Rappler. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Gomez, Jerome (10 January 2022). "Inside Sic O' Clock News: 'Crazy was not enough. We had to be weird too'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ Sic O'Clock News plug. Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. February 11, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2024 – via YouTugeBe.
- ^ "IBC 13 shows classics on 'Retro'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 7, 2003. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Retro TV: Sic o Clock News Circa 1988 on YouTube
Categories:
- 1980s Philippine television series
- 1990s Philippine television series
- 1987 Philippine television series debuts
- 1990 Philippine television series endings
- Filipino-language television shows
- Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Philippine comedy television series
- Political satirical television series
- Filipino satirical television shows