Ispup


Ispup is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABC.
The show was originally aired on Saturdays, began from March 20, 1999 to November 17, 2001, replacing Tropang Trumpo and moved to Fridays from November 23, 2001 to March 7, 2003, to compete with GMA 7's Bubble Gang. From March 16, 2003 to February 15, 2004, the show was reformatted with its new title Ispup Atbp. and moved to Sundays, replacing the former timeslot of The [Price Is Right |The Price is Right] and was replaced by PBA on ABC.
The program was known for its extensive use of political satire and parodies poking fun at various aspects of Filipino and occasionally foreign pop culture, solely focusing on the popularity and sometimes notoriety of celebrities, television shows, and political figures. When the show was reformatted in 2003, original sketches were added.

Cast

Main cast

Before and after the show's duration, a disclaimer was presented in the style of the Star Wars opening crawl to the music of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, stating that the parodies were taken from television shows, commercials, and movies with permission, ending up as the show's tagline: "Walang pikunan, ispup onli." which literally translate into "Do not be offended, it's only a spoof."
Lucky Me!, a popular noodle brand, and Gilbey's Gin also sponsored spoof portions of this program with permission. As a result of growing popularity, Gilbey's Gin and Ispup made a promo for the best Gilbey's spoof in 2002.

Impersonations

  • Kurita Chances - from ABS-CBN presenter Korina Sanchez, played by Rufa Mae Quinto
  • Royet de Leon - from Christopher de Leon, played by Leo Martinez
  • Mike Enrequiestas - from broadcaster Mike Enriquez, played by Leo Martinez. The surname may be a reference to comedian Rene Requiestas
  • Osang Enriques - from GMA News reporter Susan Enriquez, played by Mystica. The name "Osang" also refers to Rosanna Roces
  • Sherap Entrada - from president Joseph Estrada, played by Willie Nepomuceno, and later Jon Santos
  • Kirira - from Philippine drama Kirara, played by Candy Pangilinan
  • Senator Koren or Loren Lagarista - from Senator Loren Legarda.
  • Cong. Manhik-Manaog - a character popularized by Leo Martinez, who used to be a co-star to Mr. Shooli in Mongolian Barbecue, was reprised in Ispup through the Barangay Gaya-Gaya segment
  • Ka Hermie Barong - from weather anchor Ernie Baron, played by Caloy Alde
  • Edu Manzanas or Dudes - from Edu Manzano, played by Leo Martinez.
  • Ches Melon- from ABS-CBN News anchor Ces Drilon, played by Candy Pangilinan
  • Tita Cory Pepino - from president Corazon Aquino, played by Madeleine Nicolas. Tita means "aunt" in Filipino.
  • Kris Pepino - from Kris Aquino, played by Rufa Mae Quinto, later replaced by Candy Pangilinan after Quinto left the show for Bubble Gang in 2001.
  • Ramon Revillame or Bong Gabilla - from former action star and senator Ramon Revilla Sr. The surname may be a reference to Willie Revillame
  • Charing Todos Los Santos Conscious na Conscious - from TV executive Charo Santos-Concio, played by Jon Santos
  • David Semplang - from Battle of the Brains presenter and ANC anchor David Celdran, played by Jon Santos
  • His Eminems Jaime Cardinal Sins - from Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin.
  • Mel Tiongke - from GMA News anchor Mel Tiangco, played by Candy Pangilinan
  • Mayor Vi - from actress and Batangas representative Vilma Santos, played by Jon Santos
  • Bogie Molcasid - from Ogie Alcasid played by Leo Martinez
  • Gloring Macabagal-Barroyo - from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo played by Candy Pangilinan
  • Nur Miswa - from MNLF chair Nur Misuari played by Willie Nepomuceno
  • Inday Garutay - from television host Inday Badiday
  • Hairy Potter - from the movie character Harry Potter played by Khali Kaimo.

    Anniversary Editions

  • Gawad Yarian Awards - 1st Anniversary. Parody of Gawad Urian.
  • Ispup Power 2 - 2nd Anniversary. Parody of People Power 2 against the ousted president Joseph Estrada.
  • Ispup KNB? - 3rd Anniversary. Parodies of several Game Shows aired on Philippine Television.