Noontime Shows
The longest running noontime variety show in the Philippines which is turning 42 this year.
What is Eat Bulaga!
This famous multi-awarded actress won Tawag ng Tanghalan in 1967 when it was still aired over the radio.
Who is Nora Aunor?
This actor worked as a fish vendor and got his showbiz start after winning Mr. Pogi at noontime show Eat Bulaga!.
Who is Jericho Rosales?
He said, “The Filipino is worth dying for” in a speech in New York in 1980.
Who is Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr.?
“She loved me at my worst. You had me at my best. At binalewala mo lahat yun." - Popoy
What is One More Chance?
This Miss Universe winner joined Eat Bulaga’s Little Miss Philippines contest in 1999.
Who is Catriona Gray?
This singing competition in ABS-CBN crowned Erik Santos as its first Grand Champion. Erik eventually became one of its hosts.
What is Star in a Million?
Coco Martin worked at this famous local fried chicken restaurant before he got his showbiz start. This restaurant eventually got him as their brand ambassador in 2013.
What is Max’s Restaurant?
She retorted, “High tide or low tide?” to the Miss Universe pageant host's question in 1994.
Who is Charlene Gonzales?
“Negosyo o kalayaan? Bayan o sarili? Pumili ka!” - Antonio
What is Heneral Luna?
This all-female sing and dance group got their start as background dancers in Eat Bulaga! in 1999.
Who are the SexBomb Girls?
This accomplished Filipina singer hosted Star for a Night, a singing contest in IBC-13 won by Sarah Geronimo when she was 14.
Who is Regine Velasquez?
Piolo Pascual's medical-allied college degree which allowed him to work in a US hospital before making it big in local showbiz.
What is Physical Therapy?
Allegedly drunk, this actress screamed, “I can buy you, your friends and this club!” at the Privé luxury club in 2013.
Who is Anne Curtis?
“Pero bakit parang galit ka? Pero bakit kasalanan ko?” - Bobbie
What is Four Sisters and a Wedding?
The year that ABS-CBN’s longest running noontime show It’s Showtime started airing at the 10:30 AM timeslot.
Was it 2009?
This was the cash prize amount for grand winners of Tawag ng Tanghalan in the 1960s.
What's 500 pesos?
This comedian worked as a saleslady for Cinderella in Makati before getting gigs at comedy bars which eventually led to showbiz fame.
Who is AiAi delas Alas?
Commenting on rising fish prices, this senator remarked, "Kung mahal ang galunggong, di wag kumain ng galunggong di ba?"
Who is Sen. Cynthia Villar?
“You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat!” - Lavinia
What is Bituing Walang Ningning?
This game show segment on Willie Revillame’s Magandang Tanghali Bayan allowed them to overtake Eat Bulaga! in overall ratings for years.
What is Pera o Bayong?
This song, originally sung by the Carpenters, was also performed by KZ Tandingan to win X-Factor Philippines in 2012.
What is Superstar?
Growing up poor in her hometown, Nora Aunor sold these in front of the PNR Bicol Express train station.
What are peanuts and/or water?
As Commisioner of Immigration and Deportation in 1988, she bravely declared, “I eat death threats for breakfast!”
Who is Miriam Defensor-Santiago?
“Maawa? Magdusa Ka!” - Aling Toyang
What is Magdusa Ka?