U Can Dance
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U Can Dance is a reality dance competition TV program in ABS-CBN
hosted by Iya Villania
and Derek Ramsay
.
– this popular young celebrity was discovered in a singing competition in Australia. Ever since relocating here in the Philippines, Iya has been successful at making herself into one of the country’s most recognizable faces. With her talent in singing, Iya has already established herself as a triple threat. She used to co-host Wowowee and is now busy co-hosting ASAP ’07 and U Can Dance. She is currently a VJ for the Philippine music video channel Myx
. Not only is she great in hosting, Iya’s also a good actress. She even received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the period film Aishite Imasu. She’s also one of the country’s favorite product endorsers.
Derek Ramsay
– a former commercial model who’s claim to fame is when he won the MTV VJ hunt together with fellow model Anna Shier. Derek’s distinctly Pinoy good looks helped pave the way for him to become an actor. Derek was also part of the now-defunct fantaserye, Panday. He also appeared in a beer commercial together with the Queen of Talk, Kris Aquino. Currently, he plays the character of Chef Mito Valenzuela in the ABS-CBN
series, Ysabella
and Derek Ramsay
hosts ABS-CBN’s new dance reality competition, U Can Dance which airs every Sunday night right after Sharon. The show has two contests, Sayaw Baranggay is wherein two dance groups from different baranggays dance their way into winning the weekly prize as well as the chance to go on head to head with the other weekly winners at the monthly eliminations. Lots of prizes are in store for the weekly kabaranggay winners wherein they’ll receive 10,000 pesos in cash while the winners of the monthly eliminations will receive 20,000 in cash while an ACSAT computer package and two water dispensers and an industrial fan from Eureka will be given to their baranggay. As for the Sayaw Baranggay Grand Prize, the winning group will receive Puma watches, Rudy Project eyewear, a 2 yr. scholarship from ACSAT and 500,000 pesos in cash while their baranggay will receive a livelihood showcase from ACSAT.
The Celebrity Showdance competition features 12 pairs of celebrities and professional dancers who will try to best out each other in the weekly eliminations. Out of the 12 pairs of celebrity show dancers, three pairs that will be picked through an electronic raffle will face off in the weekly eliminations. The celebrity showdancers who will have the highest score for the week will win 10,000 pesos in cash. Aside from the 500,000 peso grand prize, there’s also Puma watches, limited edition Rudy Project eyewear, 20,000 pesos worth of gift certificates from Salon Isabel, a living room showcase from WL Foods, a 2 year scholarship from ACSAT, and a business franchise worth 450,000 pesos from Kaila bags and accessories will be awarded to the winning pair.
Six male and six female celebrities are paired with 12 professional dancers, their performances will be rated by three celebrity judges, Choreographer to the Stars Maribeth Bichara, Jong Hilario from the Streetboys and the original Tanga queen Alma Moreno
. Watch popular young celebrities like Nene Tamayo
, Paolo Paraiso and Jenny Miller
move and groove every Sunday night to be the Grand Celebrity Showdancer. As a bonus, the segment I Can Make You Dance features celebrities who were voted by the viewers to guest on the show.
ABS-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 ...
hosted by Iya Villania
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
and Derek Ramsay
Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
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Hosts Information
Iya VillaniaIya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
– this popular young celebrity was discovered in a singing competition in Australia. Ever since relocating here in the Philippines, Iya has been successful at making herself into one of the country’s most recognizable faces. With her talent in singing, Iya has already established herself as a triple threat. She used to co-host Wowowee and is now busy co-hosting ASAP ’07 and U Can Dance. She is currently a VJ for the Philippine music video channel Myx
Myx
myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States....
. Not only is she great in hosting, Iya’s also a good actress. She even received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the period film Aishite Imasu. She’s also one of the country’s favorite product endorsers.
Derek Ramsay
Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
– a former commercial model who’s claim to fame is when he won the MTV VJ hunt together with fellow model Anna Shier. Derek’s distinctly Pinoy good looks helped pave the way for him to become an actor. Derek was also part of the now-defunct fantaserye, Panday. He also appeared in a beer commercial together with the Queen of Talk, Kris Aquino. Currently, he plays the character of Chef Mito Valenzuela in the ABS-CBN
ABS-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 ...
series, Ysabella
Ysabella
Ysabella was a Philippine Television romantic soap opera starring Judy Ann Santos with Ryan Agoncillo and Derek Ramsay.-Plot:The story revolves around a young cook named Ysabella Cuenca...
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Young stunners Iya VillaniaIya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
and Derek Ramsay
Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
hosts ABS-CBN’s new dance reality competition, U Can Dance which airs every Sunday night right after Sharon. The show has two contests, Sayaw Baranggay is wherein two dance groups from different baranggays dance their way into winning the weekly prize as well as the chance to go on head to head with the other weekly winners at the monthly eliminations. Lots of prizes are in store for the weekly kabaranggay winners wherein they’ll receive 10,000 pesos in cash while the winners of the monthly eliminations will receive 20,000 in cash while an ACSAT computer package and two water dispensers and an industrial fan from Eureka will be given to their baranggay. As for the Sayaw Baranggay Grand Prize, the winning group will receive Puma watches, Rudy Project eyewear, a 2 yr. scholarship from ACSAT and 500,000 pesos in cash while their baranggay will receive a livelihood showcase from ACSAT.
The Celebrity Showdance competition features 12 pairs of celebrities and professional dancers who will try to best out each other in the weekly eliminations. Out of the 12 pairs of celebrity show dancers, three pairs that will be picked through an electronic raffle will face off in the weekly eliminations. The celebrity showdancers who will have the highest score for the week will win 10,000 pesos in cash. Aside from the 500,000 peso grand prize, there’s also Puma watches, limited edition Rudy Project eyewear, 20,000 pesos worth of gift certificates from Salon Isabel, a living room showcase from WL Foods, a 2 year scholarship from ACSAT, and a business franchise worth 450,000 pesos from Kaila bags and accessories will be awarded to the winning pair.
Six male and six female celebrities are paired with 12 professional dancers, their performances will be rated by three celebrity judges, Choreographer to the Stars Maribeth Bichara, Jong Hilario from the Streetboys and the original Tanga queen Alma Moreno
Alma Moreno
Alma "Ness" Moreno is a Filipina actress politician who has made her mark both as a popular movie and television personality. She was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno.-Career, politics and personal life:She appeared in her first movie as a "Dama" in...
. Watch popular young celebrities like Nene Tamayo
Nene Tamayo
Nene Tamayo was one of the 13 housemates of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother, Season 1...
, Paolo Paraiso and Jenny Miller
Jenny Miller
Jenny Miller is a Filipina actress. She is known on her role as Beverly Castro in the TV remake of the 1986 film Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita that aired on GMA Network in 2008.-Career:...
move and groove every Sunday night to be the Grand Celebrity Showdancer. As a bonus, the segment I Can Make You Dance features celebrities who were voted by the viewers to guest on the show.
Celebrity Judge at U Can Dance ver.2
- Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieGeraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
- Pops FernandezPops FernándezMaria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...
- Eula ValdezEula ValdezMaría Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....
- Jackielou BlancoJackielou BlancoJacqueline Lourdes Blanco Davao is a Filipina actress of Spanish Filipino descent. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in comedy, drama and romance films including Hihintayin kita sa langit, , Si Aida,si Lorna, o si Fe, Misis mo, misis ko, and Palabra de honor .Blanco is the daughter...
- John PratsJohn PratsJohn Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...
- Charlene GonzalesCharlene GonzalesCharlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin Muhlach is a television and film personality and former beauty queen from the Philippines. Gonzalez won the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1994 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant held in Manila, where she won the Best National Costume...
- Cherrie Gil
- Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
Trivias
- The Season 1 Ended on August 2006.
- The Season 2 aired on July 14, 2007 as U Can Dance Version 2.0 and end on October 13, 2007.
- The title has an uncanny resemblance to So You Think You Can Dance of FoxFox Broadcasting CompanyFox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
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