Ang TV


Ang TV is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Johnny Manahan, it stars Jolina Magdangal, Claudine Barretto, Camille Prats, Paolo Contis, Gio Alvarez, Rica Peralejo, Lindsay Custodio, Victor Neri Roselle Nava, Angelu de Leon, Jan Marini, Kristine Hermosa, Sarah Geronimo, Winnie Cordero, Angelica Panganiban, John Prats, Shaina Magdayao, Geoff Eigenmann, Kaye Abad and Patrick Garcia. It aired from October 19, 1992 to March 7, 1997, and was replaced by Zenki. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor Kaluskos Musmos,, The Big Big Show as a spiritual processor, and its foreign counterpart The Mickey Mouse Club. Prior to 1992, TV executive Freddie Garcia and ace TV director Johnny Manahan organized the ABS-CBN Talent Center and enlisted a group of kids and pre-teens to create the first ever youth-oriented comedy-variety show in the Philippines. Its phenomenal success in 1993 had ABS-CBN develop provincial versions of Ang TV in Cebu, Bacolod and Davao.

Cast

First season (1992–1993)

KidsTeens
Christy CanayGio Alvarez
Ivy RamintasGuila Alvarez
James BatusinClaudine Barretto
Paolo ContisMon Castro
TJ Cruz†Lindsay Custodio
Maybelyn dela CruzMaria Chona Princesa de Guzman
Camille Dela RosaAngelu de Leon
Maria Kathrina Jhechelle DizonEricka Fife
Cheska GarciaEdgardo Francisco
Dhaniel GarciaMigi Guidotti
Patrick GarciaRodel Canlas
Alfred ManalJolina Magdangal
Alfonso MartinezJay Manalo
Ryan Arnold RagodosJan Marini
Jet ChuaRoselle Nava
Camille PratsLailani Navarro
John PratsVictor Neri
Vandolph QuizonChristopher Roxas
Janniel Kent Sandagrowspan=9
Katya Santos-
Paulie Yllana-
Jane Zaleta-
Junlyle Omisol-
Jael Manalili-
Anna Vanessa Garcia-
Baron Geisler-
Boy 2 Quizon-

Second season (1993–1995)

KidsTeens
Marco BallesterosGio Alvarez
Darwin BeronesGuila Alvarez
Nicole BorjaLuigi Alvarez
Paolo ContisMarnie Arcilla
Rebecca CostalesClaudine Barretto
Bodie CruzMon Castro
TJ Cruz†Lindsay Custodio
Maybelyn dela CruzJessy Dominguez
Camille Dela RosaEricka Fife
AJ EigenmannFarrah Florer
Geoff EigenmannSusan Hosseinzadeh
Cheska GarciaTony Lambino
Patrick GarciaJoymee Lim
Anna LarruceaJolina Magdangal
Allyzon LualhatiJay Manalo
Maxene MagalonaJan Marini
Alfred ManalRoselle Nava
Paula PeralejoLailani Navarro
Kristopher PeraltaVictor Neri
Iza VirataRyan Ostrea
Camille PratsRica Peralejo
John PratsCarlos Ramirez I
Boy 2 QuizonCarlos Ramirez II
Katya SantosErickson Reyes
Mark SantosChristopher Roxas
Princess SchuckSarji Ruiz
Rodney ShattaraJason San Pedro
Michelle SuzaraNikka Valencia
Antoinette TausPaulie Yllana
Tom TausChristine Young
Lenin TominesJane Zaleta
Renzon "Jay" VirayMark Vernal
Jao Mapa

Third season (1995–1996)

KidsTeens
Kaye AbadJunifer Albances
Dean Russel de JesusGio Alvarez
Bianca AguilaGuila Alvarez
Katrina AguilaLuigi Alvarez
Nicole BorjaCharlyn Bensurto
Carol BanawaLindsay Custodio
Paolo ContisJessy Dominguez
Bodie CruzEricka Fife
TJ Cruz†Farrah Florer
Chubi del RosarioCheska Garcia
Camille Dela RosaKathleen Hermosa
Patrick GarciaJolina Magdangal
Sergio GarciaJan Marini
Baron GeislerRoselle Nava
Sarah GeronimoVictor Neri
Kristine HermosaRica Peralejo
Giancarlo HilarioGerald Pizzaras
Michael Roy JornalesJason San Pedro
Anna LarruceaNikki Valdez
Maxene MagalonaChristine Young
Alfred ManalMark Vernal
Hazel Ann Mendoza
Stefano Morirowspan=25
Nicole Anderson-
Camille Mortiz-
Kien Navarro-
Iwi Nicolas-
Angelica Panganiban-
Nica Peralejo-
Paula Peralejo-
Sara Polverini-
Camille Prats-
John Prats-
CJ Ramos-
Thou Reyes-
Katya Santos-
Princess Schuck-
Alvin Froy Alemania-
Hanhan Locsin-
Marc Solis-
Antoinette Taus-
Karina Mae Cruz-
Tom Taus-
Kevin Vernal-

Fourth and final season (1996–1997)

KidsTeens
Emman AbeledaKaye Abad
Alvin Froy AlemaniaCarol Banawa
Nicole AndersonFarrah Florer
Gian BernabeCheska Garcia
Ronalisa ChengPatrick Garcia
Lorena GarciaGino Guzman
Sergio GarciaKathleen Hermosa
Victoria HaynesKristine Hermosa
Michael Roy JornalesJacqui Manzano
Anna LarruceaDoods Peralejo
Jefferson LongDaniel King Reyes
Celine LirioNikki Valdez
Korinne LirioMark Vernal
Allyson Lualhatirowspan=19
Shaina Magdayao-
Alfred Manal-
Hazel Ann Mendoza-
Stefano Mori-
Iwi Nicholas-
Angelica Panganiban-
Paula Peralejo-
Nica Peralejo-
Sara Polverini-
Camille Prats-
John Prats-
CJ Ramos-
Patricia Anne Roque-
Karina Mae Cruz-
Princess Schuck-
Rodney Shattara-
Agatha Tapan-
Alwyn Uytingco-

Special participation

After running on-air for two years, Ang TV came back with a new theme song and a new logo, and the network added more talents to the show's list of bright stars. In addition to esmyuskee gags and musical performers on its reformat, it features the original sketches, spoofs, reality segments and others.

''Ang TV 2''

After a couple more years the Ang TV "fever" continued, with many youngsters still auditioning to be a part of the show aired in September 3, 2001. However, its second incarnation was suddenly cancelled on January 11, 2002.
MaleFemale
Dean Russell de JesusNicole Anderson
Blair ArellanoAlyssa Asistio
Arjo AtaydeTara Ballesca
Mico AytonaDaniella Barretto
Bernard CardonaRonalisa Cheng
JM de GuzmanNathalie de Leon
Sergio GarciaLouise delos Reyes
Bryan HomecilloRachelle Garrucho
Yuuki KadookaAngel Gonzales
Khalil KaimoMoreen Guese
Alfred LabatosNicki Judalena
Gabriel de LeonDenise Laurel
Miguel de LeonShaina Magdayao
Rex AgoncilloAndi Manzano
Luigi MuhlachZia Marquez
John Wayne SacePaula Xavier Cabantog
Timmy Boy Sta. MariaNica Peralejo
Alwyn UytingcoDjohanna Rio
Aljon ValdenibroEmpress Schuck
Cyrus ValdezPrincess Schuck
Job ZamoraAntonette Yu
Daniel ReyesMichaela Gonzales
Igi Boy FloresVictor Villanueva II
Tryztoff MarianoNino Lucas
Julius CamachoChristian Rey Fernandez

Movie

Due to its popularity in 1996, the franchise released a movie, Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure via Star Cinema, released on October 9 and was directed by Johnny Manahan.

Legacy

Ang TV's famous catchphrase was "Nge!" after a joke, as well as it popularized the once iconic opening line "4:30 na! Ang TV na!".
Other ABS-CBN shows along with the subsidiaries of the network have picked up on this catchphrase as well. Ang TV's theme was "Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann," which later was incorporated into the show's theme song.
A lot has changed during this era. Most of them are non showbiz personnel already. Some say that other Ang TV casts have started their career in the states. Some Ang TV talents were seen in a call center located in Ortigas and Libis. And some just enjoying their blessings while living a normal life. Yet then again these superstars changed the future of television making their show Legendary.
In homage to Ang TV, Bodie Cruz, as a cast member of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2, had to complete a task of beginning each of his sentences with "Esmyuskee", and then ending them with "Nge!" Big Brother also featured some footage of Bodie's stint as an Ang TV kid.
Ang TV, The Album and Ang TV: Krismas Album was released in 1994 through Ivory Music & Video. Ang TV Na!: The Homecoming followed with a release date in 1996 via Star Records.
Ang TV was re-aired again now on Jeepney TV in 2012 due to its popularity and loyalty of TV viewers.
More recently, the Esmyuskee skit appeared in ABS-CBN's 2013 summer station ID, with former Ang TV mainstay Angelica Panganiban and the Goin Bulilit kids reciting the skit.
The Esmyuskee skit was also used on Goin' Bulilit, with the Ang TV cast members Angelica Panganiban on September 22, 2013, and Jolina Magdangal on November 16, 2014, as special guests.