| Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | |
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 Season 4 title card |
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| Format | Reality, situational comedy |
| Created by | Michael V. and KB Entertainment |
| Written by | Chito Michael V. |
| Directed by | Bert de Leon |
| Creative director(s) | Michael V. |
| Starring | Michael V. Manilyn Reynes Jhake Vargas |
| Theme music composer | Albert Tamayo |
| Opening theme | "Pepito Manaloto" by Michael V. |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Roy San Luis |
| Location(s) | Philippines Singapore (two episodes only) |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original run | As Pepito Manaloto: March 28, 2010 - March 25, 2012 As Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento: September 16, 2012 – present |
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| Website | |
Pepito Manaloto, now known as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento (Pepito Manaloto: The Real Story) is a Philippine award-winning live situational comedy created by KB Entertainment Unlimited, Inc. and Michael V. for GMA Network which premiered on March 28, 2010. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on April 5, 2010, one week after its original premiere. The show is currently on its fifth season (with the new, revised title)[1] , which premiere on September 16, 2012 in the Philippines and September 22, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.
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History [edit]
Dubbed as a reality-sitcom, the show features Michael V., together with his family Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) and Chito (Joshua Pineda), whose "simple and underprivileged life significantly changes when he becomes the lone winner of P700 million in the national lottery." Although it is presumably impossible to win such amount on a single lotto ticket, it actually happened on November 29, 2010 – a winner took home P741.1 million, more than Pepito's prize.
The first season started on March 28, 2010, which focused on the adventures of Pepito and his family who are still quite unaccustomed to the life of luxury and excess that they now have to enjoy after winning from the lottery. On November 21, 2010, GMA Network picked up the show for a second season, which followed Pepito buying the Maricar del Valle's (Carmina Villaroel) because of financial problems. Towards the end of the season, Elsa got pregnant. The show started its third season in July 2011, which focused on Pepito's life after Elsa has given birth. The fourth season started on December 4, 2011, which saw the Manaloto's lives after 5 years. The children have grown up – Chito, now played by Jake Vargas, and Clarissa, played by Angel Satsumi. The characters' new location and new characters were introduced as the series went. On the January 8, 2012, it was explained that Maricar traveled to the US to manage her father's business. In actuality, Villaroel, who plays the role, transferred to ABS-CBN. A two-part episode was shown during the season, which detailed the Manaloto family's trip to Singapore. The fourth season ended on March 25, 2012. On April 8, 2012, a special episode aired before Party Pilipinas titled Sarap Balikan: A Pepito Manaloto Special. It featured different episodes as well as bloopers and gags.
Due to public demand, GMA Network decided to bring back the Pepito Manaloto and renew it for a fifth season. Titled Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, the show deviates itself from the previous seasons. The Manalotos' rags-to-riches experience earned them a TV show, but because they thought their show didn't reveal the true story, the network scrapped the project. As a result, the family came up with an idea to show exactly what goes on in the Manaloto household by having their own camera crew film their lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Several characters were given more importance this season – househelpers Patrick (John Feir), Maria (Janna Dominguez), Robert (Arthur Solinap) and Baby (Mosang); neighbor Tommy (Ronnie Henares); and the mother-daughter tandem of Deedee (Jessa Zaragosa) and Mimi (Nova Villa).
Cast [edit]
- Michael V. as Pepito Manaloto (Season 1-present)
- Manilyn Reynes as Elsa Manaloto (Season 1-present)
- Jake Vargas as teenage/adult Chito Manaloto (Seasons 4-present)
- Angel Satsumi as Clarissa Manaloto (Season 4-present)
- Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee (Season 5-present)
- Nova Villa as Mimi (Season 5-present)
- Bea Binene as Erika (Season 4-guest)
- John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso (Season 1-present)
- Ronnie Henares as Tommy Diones (Season 1-present)
- Arthur Solinap as Robert (Season 1-present)
- Janna Dominguez as Maria (Season 1-present)
- Mosang as Baby (Season 1-present)
- Julie Anne San Jose as Nicki
Previous Cast [edit]
- Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto (Seasons 1-3)
- Carmina Villaroel as Maricar del Valle (Seasons 1-3)
- Freddie Webb as Mr. del Valle (Seasons 1-3)
- Lexi Fernandez as teenage Erika (Season 4)
- Ehra Madrigal as Rhea (Season 5)
- Carmi Martin as Erika's mother (Season 5)
- Juan Rodrigo as Erika's father (Season 5)
Awards and Nominations [edit]
- Catholic Mass Media Award
- 2011: Best Comedy Show: Won
- 2012: Best Comedy Program: Nominated
- PIRA Awards
- 2011: Special Award for Insurance Education
- ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards
- 2011: Outstanding Comedy Program - Won
- 2011: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program: John Fier - :Nominated
- 2011: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show:Mosang - Nominated
- 2011: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program: Michael V. - Nominated
- 2011: Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program: Manilyn Reynes - Nominated
- 2013: Outstanding Comedy Program - Won
- 2013: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program: John Feir - Won
- 2013: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program: Mosang - Nominated
- PMPC Star Awards for TV
- 2011: Best Comedy Show: Won
- 2012: Best Comedy/GAG Show: Nominee
- 2012: Best Comedy Actor: Michael V. - Nominee
- 2012: Best Comedy Actress': Manilyn Reynes - Nominee
- USTv Awards
- 2012: Best Situational Comedy - Won
- 2013: Best Situational Comedy - Won
- FMTM Awards
- 2012: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program: John Feir - Won
- 2012: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program: Nova Villa - Won
- 2011: TOP TV SERIES Senior ARTISTS: Michael V - Top 9
- 2010: Best Weekend Series - Won
- 2010: Best Comedy/Musical Series - Won
- 2010: Best Musical/Comedy Lead Actress: Manilyn Reynes - Won
Reception [edit]
Critics [edit]
Pepito Manaloto received generally positive reviews especially how it shows the lessons each episode. The comedy was also praised for being original and highly favorable. It was also one of GMA's highest rated shows and has already won awards. The show's cast was also praised being very much talented for the show and how they make audience impact. Also, how the show ended and when it was announced that it would be back on air was both critically acclaimed.
DVD release [edit]
The series will be released onto DVD-format by GMA Records. The DVDs will be in volumes, there will be succeeding volumes as the show progresses.[2]
References [edit]
See also [edit]
External links [edit]
- GMA Network official website
- GMA Network Official Facebook Page
- Pepito Manaloto on Facebook Official Facebook Page
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