Startalk
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Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz
-oriented television
talk show
in the Philippines
aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network
and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB
. It is hosted by Butch Francisco
, Joey de Leon
, Ricky Lo
and Lolit Solis.
's top-rating Sunday showbiz talk show "Showbiz Lingo". The original hosts of the show were Boy Abunda
, Lolit Solis and Kris Aquino
. It first aired on a late Sunday afternoon timeslot.
Despite criticisms on its initial telecasts, "Startalk" did not stop from continuously innovating and catching other people's attention. The most defining moment of the show came on December 1995 when it became the first showbiz talk show to report about Gabby Concepcion and Jenny Syquia's separation due to Gabby's alleged wife-beating. At that time, the wounds were still fresh between Gabby and his former manager Lolit Solis due to the 1994 Manila Film Festival scam. So when the show came out on its story on the Gabby-Jenny separation, it out-scooped its rival show for the first time.
After the initial exclusive scoop on the Gabby-Jenny separation, "Startalk" continued to churn out one explosive story after the other. Because of these exclusive stories "Startalk" became "The Showbiz Authority".
Some of the exclusive stories that came out on the first year of "Startalk" were the following:
In October 1996, exactly after a year of airing, "Startalk" won its first award as Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show from the Philippine Movie Press Club's Star Awards. However, the celebration was only brief as main host Kris Aquino left the show to join rival network ABS-CBN.
But Dawn didn't last long in "Startalk" as she bade goodbye to her single-blessedness and married Davao businessman Anton Lagdameo in 1997. Sexy star Rosanna Roces was named as the new co-host and immediately blended with Boy and Lolit (who became her new manager).
Although Boy Abunda became famous for his "Mahiwagang Salamin" (or the Magic Mirror) when he grills controversial showbiz figures in the show and Lolit Solis for her never-ending greetings, Rosanna was clearly "Startalk"'s crowd-drawer and stole the limelight from her co-hosts. Her tactless remarks and flimsy gowns became the most anticipated moments in the show and earned the ire of the MTRCB. As a result, "Startalk" was able to establish itself as a viewing alternative program every Sunday.
Aside from Rosanna (or Osang), "Startalk" also gave a big break to a trio of newcomers anonymously known as Steve, Fayatollah and Pepita. The new loud segment hosts handled "Startalk"'s tabloid segment "T! Tigbak Authority" where they criticize the senseless headlines printed on tabloid and the fashion statements of the movie/TV stars during awards night. Fayatollah (Real name: Issa Aguirre) later on became a regular fixture in other GMA shows while Pepita posed for FHM magazine last August 2003. Steve became the regular voice-over of the show since his inclusion.
. This was a significant move because although "Startalk" created a noise in the Sunday afternoons for the past three years, it never gained headway against its rival show "Showbiz Lingo". Moreover, the move favored Boy, Lolit, Osang and the staff of "Startalk" (led by Floy Quintos) since they can dish out more exclusive showbiz news earlier in the weekend. Prior to the move, the Saturday afternoons belonged to GMA's other showbiz talk show "ETChing; Entertainment Today with Lyn Ching" hosted by Lyn Ching. When Paolo Bediones joined Lyn on the show, "ETChing" was reformatted and became "S-Files
". It occupied "Startalk"'s previous Sunday afternoon time slot.
"Startalk" continued to dish out more exclusive stories on its new timeslot. In fact, this was the time when Boy Abunda's popularity rose to new heights. New portions like "Da Who" and "Startalk True Stories" were introduced. Of course, there's Rosanna's ever-reliable potshots (mostly at the rival network) and outrageous gowns, and Lolit's non-stop greetings that netted her a 60-second portion in the show entitled "Alok Bati" (Offer a Greeting) at the end of the show.
would shout out from the top of his lungs and cry out: "Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao... SEAMLESS NA! (IT'S SEAMLESS!). Always brimming with energy, Magalona was given the task of turning over for a smooth transition the concluding portion of Eat Bulaga!
’s Saturday edition to Startalk.
The Startalk hosts would pick it up from there and the mainstays of both shows exchange on-air banter for a couple of minutes, punctuated with a lot of friendly jeers, private jokes and ribbing.
After Magalona died on March 6, 2009, the "Eat Bulaga" and "Startalk" hosts continued with the seamless tradition until it was stopped in the later part of the year.
" and was given several shows. The GMA management hired former "Showbiz Lingo" host Butch Francisco (who just came fresh from his migration to America) to replace Boy Abunda in the show.
Boy's farewell from "Startalk" left Lolit Solis as the sole pioneer host from the show. The show's ratings slightly suffered after Boy left the show. However, the quality of the show's entertainment news content and no-nonsense reporting became the main attraction among the viewers, regardless of the hosting changes.
Butch, Lolit and Osang's newfound chemistry was evident as the show was provided a fearless trio that can facilitate, comment and report the latest entertainment news when it happens, where it happens.
Another controversy that put Osang in hot water was her statement regarding the stories surrounding the mysterious death of matinee idol Rico Yan
in 2002. Yan died from acute hemorraghic pancreatitis (or more popularly known in Filipino parlance as bangungot) but Osang claimed on the air that he died of drug overdose and that Rico's friend Dominic Ochoa is also into it as well. Osang's controversial statement drew irate reactions from Rico's legion of fans and threatened to boycott "Startalk" for as long as she is there. As a result, the GMA management suspended Osang for a month.
The Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) was also one of the governing bodies that censured Osang in 2003, together with newscaster Mike Enriquez. It triggered GMA's withdrawal of its membership from the said group.
On year 2004, Osang had a widely-publicized feud with close friend and dermatologist Dra. Vicki Belo. The said feud had something to do with Osang allegedly violating the contract she signed with Belo's company, Forever Flawless, where she was the main endorser. As a result, Osang was replaced by Lorna Tolentino and Katya Santos. Osang retaliated the move by not acknowledging Forever Flawless on-air (which she was supposed to do as part of the exchange deal) and instead started to acknowledge Dra. Belo's rivals in the dermatology industry, Drs. Manny and Pie Calayan. She also revealed on air that her liposuction sessions with Dra. Belo was not something she was really proud of and called Dra. Belo just a gym instructor.
When Osang jointly celebrated her birthday with co-host and manager Lolit Solis during a special episode of "Startalk" during May 2004, not too many people knew that it would be her last live appearance on the show. A week later after the joint birthday celebration, she was a no-show during "Startalk"'s regular live telecast and instead had a phone patch with co-host Butch Francisco (who was alone at the studio when the episode happened). During the on-air phone patch, she called Lolit "ahas" (snake) and threatened to boycott the show as long as Lolit is there. It was reported that after the said phone interview, GMA management tried to pacify Osang and Lolit's feud by calling the two for a meeting. But the two warring hosts declined. The "Startalk" staff also reportedly sided with Lolit and threatened to leave the show if GMA decided to side with Osang. On the first week of June 2004, Osang finally bade goodbye to "Startalk", by appearing on GMA's other talk show "S-Files" and declared that she was out of the show. After her farewell with GMA Network, Osang appeared at The Buzz
where she revealed her issues with Vicky Belo and Lolit Solis.
was later on taken in as guest co-host and went on to appear in the show as such for three months, until she was named as Osang's permanent replacement in the show.
During Joey de Leon
's second suspension from the noontime show "Eat Bulaga!
" in 2004, "Startalk" became his second official home as he guested in the show for several occasions. His funny repartee with Lolit (who happened to be his classmate in elementary school) and his biting wit and sarcasm served as an attraction to the viewers. Even when he returned to "Eat Bulaga" later on, Joey continued to appear on the show until he was named as the fourth co-host of the show.
. The show had weekly updates on the actor's battle with periampullary cancer until his recent death last June 6, 2008. After Rudy's burial, it was unclear whether Lorna will stay on as host of the show.
More than a month after her husband Rudy's death, Lorna appeared live for the last time on "Startalk" as special guest. In her last guesting appearance, she told stories about her recent trip to Jerusalem which gave her time to heal emotional wounds brought about by Daboy's death. Last Friday, September 19, 2008, she finally bade goodbye to GMA executives after she decided to accept ABS-CBN's offer which included movie appearances on Star Cinema, a recording deal with Star Records and a soap opera which will feature her alongside Gabby Concepcion
.
Entertainment columnist Ricky Lo of The Philippine Star was taken in to replace her.
The show has survived competition from 3 Saturday showbiz talk shows that were produced by ABS-CBN from 2003-2007. These were: "Showbiz Sabado(S2)" (2003) hosted by Edu Manzano, Cristy Fermin and Alfie Lorenzo; "EK Channel" (2004) hosted by Marvin Agustin, Dominic Ochoa, Angelika Dela Cruz, Rica Peralejo and Ogie Diaz; and "ETK: Entertainment Konek
" with Toni Gonzaga, Ogie Diaz and Joey Javier Reyes. Currently, "Startalk"'s competition in the same slot is "Entertainment Live
" hosted by Ogie Diaz, K Brosas, Nikki Gil and Luis Manzano.
. The show was named now as Startalk TX. The four hosts: Francisco, De Leon, Solis and Lo are promising to bring Three Times (TX) more aggressive at getting the hottest and Totally Xplosive showbiz news, and Three Times more fun to the viewers.
's World Press Tour the timeslot of Startalk TX have been pre-empted had been only simulcasted on radio.
Show business
Show business, sometimes shortened to show biz, is a vernacular term for all aspects of entertainment. The word applies to all aspects of the entertainment industry from the business side to the creative element ....
-oriented television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB
DZBB
Super Radyo DZBB 594 is the flagship AM station of GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City, while its transmitter is located at Obando, Bulacan...
. It is hosted by Butch Francisco
Butch Francisco
Rafael Butch Francisco, namesake of a known entertainment host and writer, is CEO of Jeeves of Belgravia Manila []. He retired in 2010 as Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pagcor - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the Philippine government's regulator and operator of...
, Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon
José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
, Ricky Lo
Ricky Lo
Ricardo F. Lo, more popularly known as Ricky Lo, is an entertainment writer, showbiz commentator from the Philippines. He is of Chinese descent.He was born on April 17. He is a native of Las Navas, Northern Samar, where he finished grade school...
and Lolit Solis.
History
The show premiered on October 1, 1995 as GMA Network's answer to ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's top-rating Sunday showbiz talk show "Showbiz Lingo". The original hosts of the show were Boy Abunda
Boy Abunda
Eugenio "Boy" R. Abunda, Jr. is a Filipino television host, publicist, talent manager and celebrity endorser. He is dubbed as the "King of Talk" in local show business.-Early life:Boy Abunda was born in Borongan City, Eastern Samar...
, Lolit Solis and Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
. It first aired on a late Sunday afternoon timeslot.
Despite criticisms on its initial telecasts, "Startalk" did not stop from continuously innovating and catching other people's attention. The most defining moment of the show came on December 1995 when it became the first showbiz talk show to report about Gabby Concepcion and Jenny Syquia's separation due to Gabby's alleged wife-beating. At that time, the wounds were still fresh between Gabby and his former manager Lolit Solis due to the 1994 Manila Film Festival scam. So when the show came out on its story on the Gabby-Jenny separation, it out-scooped its rival show for the first time.
After the initial exclusive scoop on the Gabby-Jenny separation, "Startalk" continued to churn out one explosive story after the other. Because of these exclusive stories "Startalk" became "The Showbiz Authority".
Some of the exclusive stories that came out on the first year of "Startalk" were the following:
- The Jojo Veloso Scandal
- The Hilda Koronel-Dr. Minguita Padilla Feud
- Rosanna Roces' Revelation on her Marital Status
- Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza's Sentiments against their former network, ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
In October 1996, exactly after a year of airing, "Startalk" won its first award as Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show from the Philippine Movie Press Club's Star Awards. However, the celebration was only brief as main host Kris Aquino left the show to join rival network ABS-CBN.
Dawn, Osang and the T! Segment Hosts
When Kris left "Startalk" in 1996, award-winning actress Dawn Zulueta came in to fill the vacant slot as host. She brought glamour to the show and complemented the loud duo of Boy and Lolit. During the show's second year, it slowly gained significant loyal following and considerable commercial load.But Dawn didn't last long in "Startalk" as she bade goodbye to her single-blessedness and married Davao businessman Anton Lagdameo in 1997. Sexy star Rosanna Roces was named as the new co-host and immediately blended with Boy and Lolit (who became her new manager).
Although Boy Abunda became famous for his "Mahiwagang Salamin" (or the Magic Mirror) when he grills controversial showbiz figures in the show and Lolit Solis for her never-ending greetings, Rosanna was clearly "Startalk"'s crowd-drawer and stole the limelight from her co-hosts. Her tactless remarks and flimsy gowns became the most anticipated moments in the show and earned the ire of the MTRCB. As a result, "Startalk" was able to establish itself as a viewing alternative program every Sunday.
Aside from Rosanna (or Osang), "Startalk" also gave a big break to a trio of newcomers anonymously known as Steve, Fayatollah and Pepita. The new loud segment hosts handled "Startalk"'s tabloid segment "T! Tigbak Authority" where they criticize the senseless headlines printed on tabloid and the fashion statements of the movie/TV stars during awards night. Fayatollah (Real name: Issa Aguirre) later on became a regular fixture in other GMA shows while Pepita posed for FHM magazine last August 2003. Steve became the regular voice-over of the show since his inclusion.
New timeslot for The Showbiz Authority
On June 1, 1998, the GMA management decided to move "Startalk" to an early Saturday afternoon slot right after Eat Bulaga!Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...
. This was a significant move because although "Startalk" created a noise in the Sunday afternoons for the past three years, it never gained headway against its rival show "Showbiz Lingo". Moreover, the move favored Boy, Lolit, Osang and the staff of "Startalk" (led by Floy Quintos) since they can dish out more exclusive showbiz news earlier in the weekend. Prior to the move, the Saturday afternoons belonged to GMA's other showbiz talk show "ETChing; Entertainment Today with Lyn Ching" hosted by Lyn Ching. When Paolo Bediones joined Lyn on the show, "ETChing" was reformatted and became "S-Files
S-Files
S-Files is a now defunct showbiz-oriented television talk show show in the Philippines aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network.-History:"S-Files" premiered on June 7, 1998 with Paolo Bediones and Lyn Ching as the original hosts of the show...
". It occupied "Startalk"'s previous Sunday afternoon time slot.
"Startalk" continued to dish out more exclusive stories on its new timeslot. In fact, this was the time when Boy Abunda's popularity rose to new heights. New portions like "Da Who" and "Startalk True Stories" were introduced. Of course, there's Rosanna's ever-reliable potshots (mostly at the rival network) and outrageous gowns, and Lolit's non-stop greetings that netted her a 60-second portion in the show entitled "Alok Bati" (Offer a Greeting) at the end of the show.
Seamless Introduction
In 2002, "Startalk" unwittingly pioneered a "seamless" patch segment at the start of its show where the Master Rapper and TV Host Francis MagalonaFrancis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
would shout out from the top of his lungs and cry out: "Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao... SEAMLESS NA! (IT'S SEAMLESS!). Always brimming with energy, Magalona was given the task of turning over for a smooth transition the concluding portion of Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...
’s Saturday edition to Startalk.
The Startalk hosts would pick it up from there and the mainstays of both shows exchange on-air banter for a couple of minutes, punctuated with a lot of friendly jeers, private jokes and ribbing.
After Magalona died on March 6, 2009, the "Eat Bulaga" and "Startalk" hosts continued with the seamless tradition until it was stopped in the later part of the year.
Walang Takot Sasabihin (Not Afraid to Tell)
"Startalk" also pioneered the no-nonsense segment, "Walang Takot Sasabihin (WTS)", (lit. Not Afraid to Tell) where the show speaks out its opinion about the week's biggest showbiz news. It usually starts by giving a blow-by-blow account on what really happened, and why did it happen. At the end of the segment, the show gives an unsolicited advise to the persons involved in the controversy and the show's final stand to it. Overall, the segment serves as a mouthpiece of the show to praise, crucify, criticize, and open the eyes of the Filipino public to awareness.Farewell Boy, Hello Butch
"Startalk" reigned in the Saturday afternoon ratings where drama shows from ABS-CBN used to dominate the slot. But in May 1999 the show had to say goodbye to one of its pioneer hosts, Boy Abunda after he got an offer from ABS-CBN to host the new Sunday talk show "The BuzzThe Buzz
The Buzz may refer to:*The Buzz , a fictional character in the Marvel Comics' series Spider-Girl*The Buzz , a television show on the UK channel Eat Cinema...
" and was given several shows. The GMA management hired former "Showbiz Lingo" host Butch Francisco (who just came fresh from his migration to America) to replace Boy Abunda in the show.
Boy's farewell from "Startalk" left Lolit Solis as the sole pioneer host from the show. The show's ratings slightly suffered after Boy left the show. However, the quality of the show's entertainment news content and no-nonsense reporting became the main attraction among the viewers, regardless of the hosting changes.
Butch, Lolit and Osang's newfound chemistry was evident as the show was provided a fearless trio that can facilitate, comment and report the latest entertainment news when it happens, where it happens.
Osang's controversies
Rosanna Roces was Startalk's consistent crowd-drawer ever since she started on the show. But with her popularity came several issues raised against her. Some viewers observed Osang as too frank with her comments and occasionally displays her lewd conduct in front of her guests. The MTRCB even issued a warning against Osang for wearing gowns that are too provocative, two of them when she hosted the 1998 Star Awards for Television where she just wore a body paint to cover one of her breasts, and one where she wore an all-black nun costume with a silver cross at the front, with a see through satin at the back, revealing her buttocks. A very emotional Osang later on appeared in the show a week after the awards night wearing a black t-shirt that printed "Down with Hypocrisy" as her response to MTRCB's warning. She stressed that MTRCB should not single her out and instead look after the slew of sex movies that came out in theatres almost weekly.Another controversy that put Osang in hot water was her statement regarding the stories surrounding the mysterious death of matinee idol Rico Yan
Rico Yan
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...
in 2002. Yan died from acute hemorraghic pancreatitis (or more popularly known in Filipino parlance as bangungot) but Osang claimed on the air that he died of drug overdose and that Rico's friend Dominic Ochoa is also into it as well. Osang's controversial statement drew irate reactions from Rico's legion of fans and threatened to boycott "Startalk" for as long as she is there. As a result, the GMA management suspended Osang for a month.
The Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) was also one of the governing bodies that censured Osang in 2003, together with newscaster Mike Enriquez. It triggered GMA's withdrawal of its membership from the said group.
On year 2004, Osang had a widely-publicized feud with close friend and dermatologist Dra. Vicki Belo. The said feud had something to do with Osang allegedly violating the contract she signed with Belo's company, Forever Flawless, where she was the main endorser. As a result, Osang was replaced by Lorna Tolentino and Katya Santos. Osang retaliated the move by not acknowledging Forever Flawless on-air (which she was supposed to do as part of the exchange deal) and instead started to acknowledge Dra. Belo's rivals in the dermatology industry, Drs. Manny and Pie Calayan. She also revealed on air that her liposuction sessions with Dra. Belo was not something she was really proud of and called Dra. Belo just a gym instructor.
When Osang jointly celebrated her birthday with co-host and manager Lolit Solis during a special episode of "Startalk" during May 2004, not too many people knew that it would be her last live appearance on the show. A week later after the joint birthday celebration, she was a no-show during "Startalk"'s regular live telecast and instead had a phone patch with co-host Butch Francisco (who was alone at the studio when the episode happened). During the on-air phone patch, she called Lolit "ahas" (snake) and threatened to boycott the show as long as Lolit is there. It was reported that after the said phone interview, GMA management tried to pacify Osang and Lolit's feud by calling the two for a meeting. But the two warring hosts declined. The "Startalk" staff also reportedly sided with Lolit and threatened to leave the show if GMA decided to side with Osang. On the first week of June 2004, Osang finally bade goodbye to "Startalk", by appearing on GMA's other talk show "S-Files" and declared that she was out of the show. After her farewell with GMA Network, Osang appeared at The Buzz
The Buzz
The Buzz may refer to:*The Buzz , a fictional character in the Marvel Comics' series Spider-Girl*The Buzz , a television show on the UK channel Eat Cinema...
where she revealed her issues with Vicky Belo and Lolit Solis.
Lorna Tolentino and Joey de Leon join "The Showbiz Authority"
After Osang's farewell, GMA Network took in several celebrities (see Guest Hosts) to join Lolit and Butch on board. Grandslam actress Lorna TolentinoLorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
was later on taken in as guest co-host and went on to appear in the show as such for three months, until she was named as Osang's permanent replacement in the show.
During Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon
José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
's second suspension from the noontime show "Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...
" in 2004, "Startalk" became his second official home as he guested in the show for several occasions. His funny repartee with Lolit (who happened to be his classmate in elementary school) and his biting wit and sarcasm served as an attraction to the viewers. Even when he returned to "Eat Bulaga" later on, Joey continued to appear on the show until he was named as the fourth co-host of the show.
10 Years
Year 2005 marked the 10th year of Startalk in the Philippine TV Industry, making it the longest running showbiz-oriented talkshow on Philippine TV. It released a commemorative magazine, featuring the present hosts and former hosts of the show (except for Rosanna Roces).Crisis: Lorna Tolentino
This year 2008, "Startalk" suffered a hosting crisis when one of its hosts, Lorna Tolentino took a leave from the show to take care of her ailing husband, action star Rudy FernandezRudy Fernandez (actor)
Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez , also known as "Daboy", was a multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s.-Career:Fernandez was born in Manila, the son of film director Gregorio...
. The show had weekly updates on the actor's battle with periampullary cancer until his recent death last June 6, 2008. After Rudy's burial, it was unclear whether Lorna will stay on as host of the show.
More than a month after her husband Rudy's death, Lorna appeared live for the last time on "Startalk" as special guest. In her last guesting appearance, she told stories about her recent trip to Jerusalem which gave her time to heal emotional wounds brought about by Daboy's death. Last Friday, September 19, 2008, she finally bade goodbye to GMA executives after she decided to accept ABS-CBN's offer which included movie appearances on Star Cinema, a recording deal with Star Records and a soap opera which will feature her alongside Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion is a Filipino actor and businessman.-Early Life:Gabby was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines to Rolando “Rollie” Concepcion and Lourdes Arellano. He is the great grandson of prominent Manila landmark architect Juan Arellano...
.
Entertainment columnist Ricky Lo of The Philippine Star was taken in to replace her.
Competition with other shows
In the Philippine television industry, the 2 pm to 4 pm timeslot was widely regarded as a "dead timeslot" primarily because no advertiser would place their spots where less people are watching television. But GMA Network brought life to the Saturday timeslot of 2-4 pm by airing showbiz talk shows starting in the late '80s. "Startalk" is the fourth showbiz talk show to air on that slot starting in 1998, preceded by "Movie Magazine", "Channel S" and "ETChing". Its consistent dominance in the Saturday afternoon timeslot thereafter prompted rival network ABS-CBN to do away with producing weekly dramas in 2003 and instead, put another showbiz talk show to compete with "Startalk".The show has survived competition from 3 Saturday showbiz talk shows that were produced by ABS-CBN from 2003-2007. These were: "Showbiz Sabado(S2)" (2003) hosted by Edu Manzano, Cristy Fermin and Alfie Lorenzo; "EK Channel" (2004) hosted by Marvin Agustin, Dominic Ochoa, Angelika Dela Cruz, Rica Peralejo and Ogie Diaz; and "ETK: Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek
Entertainment Konek is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talkshow aired on ABS-CBN.- Hosts :*Ogie Diaz*Dominic Ochoa*Derek Ramsay*Angelika dela Cruz*Toni Gonzaga*MJ Felipe*Direk Jose Javier Reyes*Ricci Chan*Stephanie Camacho...
" with Toni Gonzaga, Ogie Diaz and Joey Javier Reyes. Currently, "Startalk"'s competition in the same slot is "Entertainment Live
Entertainment Live
Entertainment Live is a Philippine showbiz oriented talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN airing every Saturday afternoon after Happy Yipee Yehey. The show premiered August 4, 2007 and was first hosted by the Pinoy Big Brother hosts, Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and Bianca Gonzales. In 2008, Luis...
" hosted by Ogie Diaz, K Brosas, Nikki Gil and Luis Manzano.
2010: Startalk TX
A new and improved Startalk was introduced on April 24, 2010 with a new set as part of the combined forces of The League of Intrigues, Startalk and Showbiz CentralShowbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...
. The show was named now as Startalk TX. The four hosts: Francisco, De Leon, Solis and Lo are promising to bring Three Times (TX) more aggressive at getting the hottest and Totally Xplosive showbiz news, and Three Times more fun to the viewers.
Pre-emption
Startalk TX had been Pre-empted during Black Saturdays which observed as a non-regular programming However, first time they've been pre-empted the show as a regular programing to giving away for the Manny PacquiaoManny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
's World Press Tour the timeslot of Startalk TX have been pre-empted had been only simulcasted on radio.
Main Hosts
- Butch FranciscoButch FranciscoRafael Butch Francisco, namesake of a known entertainment host and writer, is CEO of Jeeves of Belgravia Manila []. He retired in 2010 as Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pagcor - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the Philippine government's regulator and operator of...
(1999-present) - Joey De LeonJoey de LeonJosé María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
(2004-present) - Lolit Solis (1995-present)
- Ricky LoRicky LoRicardo F. Lo, more popularly known as Ricky Lo, is an entertainment writer, showbiz commentator from the Philippines. He is of Chinese descent.He was born on April 17. He is a native of Las Navas, Northern Samar, where he finished grade school...
(2008-present)
Segment hosts/co-hosts
- Chariz SolomonChariz SolomonCharyze Pagotan-Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon , is a Filipina actress and television personality, who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program Startalk...
- Jan ManualJan ManualJan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center...
- Princess SnellPrincess SnellPrincess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....
- Nina KodakaNina KodakaNina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:...
- Sef CadayonaSef CadayonaSef Cadayona is an actor who was a part of the reality based artista test StarStruck V where he finished as the 4th avenger.-Pre StarStruck:...
- Enzo PinedaEnzo PinedaEnrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills...
- Alyssa AlanoAlyssa AlanoAlyssa Alano is a Filipina film and TV actress. She was a former member of the popular Viva Hotbabes franchise. Though she grew up in Tarlac, Alano was actually born Geramie Daud in Zamboanga City on 11 August 1987, to a Filipina mother and an Australian father of Spanish descent .She has been a...
- Pepita, Fayatollah and Steve
Main hosts
- Kris AquinoKris AquinoKristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
(1995–1996) - Boy AbundaBoy AbundaEugenio "Boy" R. Abunda, Jr. is a Filipino television host, publicist, talent manager and celebrity endorser. He is dubbed as the "King of Talk" in local show business.-Early life:Boy Abunda was born in Borongan City, Eastern Samar...
(1995–1999) - Dawn Zulueta (1996–1997)
- Rosanna RocesRosanna RocesJennifer Adriano-Molina , better known by her stage names Rosanna Roces and Osang, is a Filipina actress, known in the early 1990s as one of the hottest actresses. She was a contract star of Seiko films from 1994 to 1996, introduced initially as "Ana Maceda"...
(1997–2004) - Lorna TolentinoLorna TolentinoVictoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
(2005–2008)
PMPC Star Awards
- 1996 Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
- 1999 Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
- 2000 Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
- 2002 Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
- 2006 Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show (Tied w/ The Buzz)
- 1999 Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host