| Lunch Date | |
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) Title card from 1989 to 1993 | |
| Genre | Variety show |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Production locations |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | June 9, 1986 – March 19, 1993 |
Lunch Date is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Chiqui Hollman and Toni Rose Gayda, it premiered on June 9, 1986 replacing Student Canteen. The show concluded on March 19, 1993. It was replaced by SST: Salo-Salo Together in its timeslot.
Overview
Lunch Date started airing on June 9, 1986 replacing Student Canteen, with Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Toni Rose Gayda and Chiqui Hollmann serving as the hosts.[1] The show originally aired from Studio A of the old GMA building in EDSA, but moved to the GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987, the first of GMA's programs to do so.
When the show was reformatted after a year, it retained both Gayda and Hollman and added Randy Santiago,[1] Keno, Lito Pimentel, Tina Revilla, Louie Heredia, Jon Santos, Dennis Padilla, Manilyn Reynes, Willie Revillame and Ai-Ai delas Alas to the show.
Cast
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- Orly Mercado (1986–1987)[2]
- Rico J. Puno (1986–1987)[3]
- Chiqui Hollmann (1986–1988)[4]
- Toni Rose Gayda (1986–1993)[5]
- Randy Santiago (1987–1993)[5]
- Keno (1987–1988)[6]
- Willie Revillame (1987–1988)[7]
- Lito Pimentel (1988–1993)[5]
- Tina Revilla (1988–1993)[5]
- Louie Heredia (1991–1993)[8]
- Manilyn Reynes (1991–1993)[9]
- Jon Santos (1991–1993)[5]
- Dennis Padilla (1991–1993)[10]
- Ai-Ai delas Alas (1991–1993)[11]
- Jenine Desiderio (1991–1993)
- Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) (Monday)[12]
- Isabel Granada (Tuesday)
- Gino Padilla (Wednesday)
- Samantha Chavez (Thursday)
- Ogie Alcasid (Friday)
- Geneva Cruz (Saturday)
- Guest hosts
- German Moreno
- Ike Lozada
Segments
Modus Operandi - a daily comedy sketch segment, performed by the hosts and featuring a storyline that runs all week. The storylines provided were mostly spoofs on Pinoy pop culture and everyday life. This was the show's answer to Bulagaan, the segment of its rival show Eat Bulaga! (which aired on RPN at that time) and Kalatog Pinggan.
Ulat Panggulat - a twice-a-week news segment where an obnoxious reporter, Jon Baluga (a character developed by Jon Santos), goes anywhere in Metro Manila just to report about anything that is remotely newsworthy. It established Santos' popularity that he later co-starred with Joey de Leon (also of Eat Bulaga) in the movie Tangga en Chos.
Bonggang Beautician - a comedy spoof of a beauty pageant, solely dedicated to gay beauticians.
Mr. Dreamboy - inspired from Sheryl Cruz's hit single of the same title, handsome men battled it out for a chance to become a member of GMA's teen variety show That's Entertainment.
Munting Mutya Philippines - a nationwide child-star talent search, where little girls showcase their wit and talent.
Mrs. Lunch Date Ginang ng Tahanan - a pageant search dedicated to housewives and mothers only.
Mutya ng Palengke - a pageant search dedicated to the female market owners.
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | Lunch Date | Nominated | |
| Best Male TV Host | Randy Santiago | Nominated | |||
| 1989 | 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Tina Revilla | Won | |
| 1991 | 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | |||
| 1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Rustom Padilla | Won |
References
- ^ a b http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=142834
- ^ Medina, Rogelio Constantino (July 4, 2019). "What keeps Orly running: Move, be active". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Ives, Mike (October 30, 2018). "Rico J. Puno, Soul Music Pioneer in the Philippines, Dies at 65". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Sampayan, Anj (July 30, 2019). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Eat Bulaga! Female Hosts Through the Years". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "LOOK: 'Lunch Date' hosts together again". June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Tiu, Mimi (May 14, 2009). "Whatever Happened to these '80s Stars/Starlets/Lilets? After packing up their hi-top Reeboks and leaving yesterday behind, these '80s sensations are now mostly rock-steady". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Chuck (March 20, 2015). "Willie Revillame signs with GMA-7". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (June 8, 2017). "Louie Heredia reunites with his Lunch Date co-hosts after 24 years". Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Carballo, Bibsy (November 13, 2005). "The other side of Manilyn Reynes". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (October 3, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Dennis Padilla gears up for a new soap in the Kapuso network". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Balik Kapuso Ai-Ai delas Alas returns to GMA". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (March 20, 2007). "A long-delayed Lunch Date reunion". Retrieved June 25, 2020.
External links
- Lunch Date at IMDb