That's Entertainment (TV series)
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That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino
youth
-oriented talent and variety show
aired by GMA Network
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and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German Moreno
together with Ike Lozada
. "That's" first aired from the old GMA building in EDSA and soon moved in to the GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987 to accommodate more fans.
The show ushered in new stars (see That's Entertainment members) and would signify the changing of the guards in local show business. Some are deceased or inactive in showbiz and now in politics. The kids are grouped into five: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Every Saturday, all 5 groups were joined together and performed spectacular, well-rehearsed production numbers. The Show also catapulted different dance group to popularity, The Maneouvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work, UMD all became the Philippines' premiere dance group because of the show.
On March 1996, the show went off the air at the height of its popularity. The last episode of "That's Entertainment" was shown on Saturday primetime (9:00 pm) with former members reunited in a TV special entitled "That's The Reunion". The said TV special earned an award for Best Musical Special during the 1996 Star Awards.
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Philippines
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youth
Youth
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-oriented talent and variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
aired by GMA Network
GMA Network
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History
The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA NetworkGMA 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 gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German Moreno
German Moreno
German Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs or the Master Showman , is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian and Talent Manager popular during the 1980s...
together with Ike Lozada
Ike Lozada
Enrique "Big Ike" Lozada was a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host.-Early life:He was born on August 13, 1940 in Iloilo City. He started acting at the age of 11 on the movie Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan with the younger Susan Roces.-Movies:*Ano ba 'yan ......
. "That's" first aired from the old GMA building in EDSA and soon moved in to the GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987 to accommodate more fans.
The show ushered in new stars (see That's Entertainment members) and would signify the changing of the guards in local show business. Some are deceased or inactive in showbiz and now in politics. The kids are grouped into five: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Every Saturday, all 5 groups were joined together and performed spectacular, well-rehearsed production numbers. The Show also catapulted different dance group to popularity, The Maneouvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work, UMD all became the Philippines' premiere dance group because of the show.
On March 1996, the show went off the air at the height of its popularity. The last episode of "That's Entertainment" was shown on Saturday primetime (9:00 pm) with former members reunited in a TV special entitled "That's The Reunion". The said TV special earned an award for Best Musical Special during the 1996 Star Awards.
That's Entertainment members
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Jestoni Alarcon Jesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:... Billy Crawford Billy Joe Crawford is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-songwriter and philanthropist.Crawford is a Bilingual Filipino Singer. His second language is English and he is conversational in French. Crawford not only lived in New York City, USA, but also in Paris for five years and for one... Donna Cruz Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal better known by her stage name Donna Cruz, is a Filipina pop singer and actress. She comes from the Cruz clan which include celebrities Sheryl Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Sunshine Cruz, her cousins.... Jean García Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:... Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero... Ara Mina Hazel Pascual Reyes , better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines.... Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez is a Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu... Judy Ann Santos Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer.... |
Rachel Alejandro -Early life:Rachel's mother and father separated when she was 4. Her mother remarried and moved to the US. Together with dad Hajji and his new partner, the late Rio Diaz, Rachel and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the U.S.Her theater experience began with The Sound of Music at 8 years... Jojo Alejar Jojo Alejar is a Filipino TV host, actor-comedian, best known for his appearances on The Good Night Show.-Early life:Born Alfredo Rizalito P. Alejar on June 19, 1966 in Manila. he is the younger brother of actor Toby Alejar.... Sharmaine Arnaiz Sharmaine Arnaiz is a Filipino actress.-Biography:She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Ilonnga blood. She has a younger sister who is also an actress named Bunny Paras and their mother is the sister of the mother of Patrick Garcia and Cheska... Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age... Sunshine Cruz Sunshine Cruz-Manhilot or Sunshine Cruz-Montano is a Filipina female actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family clan.-Early life:She was born on July 28, 1977... |
Keempee de Leon Joseph Joachim de Leon or known as Keempee de Leon is a Filipino actor, comedian and TV host... Vina Morales Vina Morales is a Filipina singer, actress and model.-Career:... Lea Salonga Lea Salonga-Chien is a mezzo-soprano singer and actress from the Philippines well known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.She was the first Asian to play the roles of Éponine and... |
Kristina Paner Kristina Paner is a Filipina actress and singer. She is also an adoptive sister of Danita Paner, who is also a singer. At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well... Donita Rose Donita Rose-Villarama, , also known as Donita Rose, Donita, is a Filipina actress, TV Host and former MTV Asia VJ.-Biography:... |
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Kyla Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines.... Billy Crawford Billy Joe Crawford is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-songwriter and philanthropist.Crawford is a Bilingual Filipino Singer. His second language is English and he is conversational in French. Crawford not only lived in New York City, USA, but also in Paris for five years and for one... Donna Cruz Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal better known by her stage name Donna Cruz, is a Filipina pop singer and actress. She comes from the Cruz clan which include celebrities Sheryl Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Sunshine Cruz, her cousins.... Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age... Sunshine Cruz Sunshine Cruz-Manhilot or Sunshine Cruz-Montano is a Filipina female actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family clan.-Early life:She was born on July 28, 1977... |
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Gelli de Belen Gelli de Belen is a Filipino actress, and former child star. She is the sister of former child star Janice de Belen.-Early life:Born Anna Gianelli De Belen on May 25, 1973. She is the sister of actress and TV host Janice de Belen... Keempee de Leon Joseph Joachim de Leon or known as Keempee de Leon is a Filipino actor, comedian and TV host... Alessandra de Rossi Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone , better known by her stage name Alessandra De Rossi or Alex de Rossi , is an Italian-Filipina actress... Assunta de Rossi Maria Assunta Tiotangco Schiavone-Ledesma is a Filipina-Italian actress known by her stage name Assunta De Rossi. Her sister Alessandra De Rossi is also an actress, Both sisters have won the Best Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival... Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:... |
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Jean García Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:... Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero... Isabel Granada Isabel Granada is a Filipina actress and singer. As an actress, she made her first appearance in the TV series Villa Quintana, broadcast on he GMA Network.-Early life:... Ruffa Gutiérrez -External links:**... |
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Angelica Jones Angelica Jones is a singer actress in the Philippines-Personal life:Born Angelica B. Alarva on January 20, 1983 in Brgy Santisimo Rosario, San Pablo, Laguna... |
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Raymond Lauchengco Raymond Lauchengco is a Filipino balladeer of the Bagets era in the 1980s.Popular for his melodic hit songs such as 'Saan Darating Ang Umaga', 'So It's You' 'Farewell' under Vicor Music Corporation.... Zoren Legaspi Zoren Legaspi is a Filipino actor and television director.-Biography and Career:Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi, and brothers, Kier and Brandon, are all respectable actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is also a popular movie and television actress... |
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Kristina Paner Kristina Paner is a Filipina actress and singer. She is also an adoptive sister of Danita Paner, who is also a singer. At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well... Francine Prieto Francine Prieto born Anna Marie Falcon is a former award-winning child star, a fashion model and movie actress from the Philippines. She is of Filipino and Norwegian descent.-Education:Francine studied B.S... (as Anna Marie Falcon) |
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Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2... |
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Gladys Reyes Gladys Reyes-Sommereux, or Gladys Reyes-Roxas , is a Filipina actress best known for her role as "Clara," the antagonist to "Mara" from the 90's ABS-CBN hit teleserye, Mara Clara.-Background:... Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez is a Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu... Donita Rose Donita Rose-Villarama, , also known as Donita Rose, Donita, is a Filipina actress, TV Host and former MTV Asia VJ.-Biography:... |
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Lea Salonga Lea Salonga-Chien is a mezzo-soprano singer and actress from the Philippines well known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.She was the first Asian to play the roles of Éponine and... Judy Ann Santos Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer.... Romnick Sarmenta Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor , better known by his screen name Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor. He is best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series Gulong ng Palad.-Biography:He was born to Adonis F. Tejedor and Julie C. Sarmenta and is of Chinese... |
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Carmina Villaroel Maria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model.... |
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Studios
- Old GMA Building (1986-1987)
- GMA Broadway Centrum (1987-1996)
- Araneta ColiseumAraneta ColiseumThe Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
(now Smart Araneta Coliseum) (anniversary venue)
Awards
- Winner, Best TV Special (That's....The Reunion TV Special)- 10th PMPC Star Awards for TV 1996
- Winner, Best Variety Show (Saturday Entertainment)- PMPC Star Awards for TV 1992
- Winner, Best Variety Show (That's Entertainment)- PMPC Star Awards for TV 1994