Kuyaw!
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| Kuyaw! Your Fiesta TV | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Entertainment |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Creator(s) | GMA Davao |
| Developer(s) | GMA Network |
| Starring | Nikko Ferrer Kristal Gonzales Kristine Gonzales |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Original run | October, 2005–present |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs Sunday) |
Kuyaw (which means “Astig” in Filipino or "Great!" in English), is a regional variety show of GMA Network Channel 5 Davao that airs Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, catering to both young and adult audiences. Dubbed as Mindanao's "Fiesta TV", the show is hosted by young and energetic bunch of homegrown talents, twins K1 and K2 (Kristine and Kristal Gonzales) and Niko Ferrer. The show was launched in October 2005 during the first GMA Kapuso Fans Day in Davao City.
[edit] Coverage
"Kuyaw" reaches areas like Agusan del Sur (Trento), Compostela Valley (Nabunturan, Mabini, Pantukan, Maco, Mawab), Davao del Norte (Kapalong, Asunsion, Tagum), whole of Davao City, Island Garden City of Samal (Babak, Penaplate, Kaputian), and Davao del Sur (Digos, Bansalan, Sulop, Hagonoy, Sta. Cruz).
[edit] About the Hosts
K1 and K2 are former Sexbomb Davao Dancers of Eat Bulaga who can be considered as deadringers for actress Rica Peralejo. Born in 1987 and taking up Masscomm at Holy Cross of Davao, they started their TV career as hosts of the defunct GMA Davao variety show “Singgit Davao” . The boyish-looking Niko was born in 1988, a former image model of NCCC Mall and is into hip-hop dancing. He’s a nursing student at Brokenshire College.
[edit] Segments
Among the segments in Kuyaw are:
Pop Sensation Showdown - A singing contest that serves as a venue for amateur singers from the various barangays and nearby provinces to showcase their talent on TV. The segment is also seen on "Kuyaw"'s sister show "Bongga!" GMA Network's regional variety show in Western Visayas.
Kuyaw Ka Ba! (KKB) - A version of the reality-TV show, Extra Challenge. Two pairs of teenagers (called Teen Idols in KKB) compete in several challenges that test their stamina, wit and skills.
Made in UK - This addresses problems of letter-senders about fashion, beauty, health, wellness, etc.
Kuyaw Exposed - The segment features the accomplishments and achievements of Kapusong Dabawenyo in their field of endeavors. Hosted by Niko Ferrer, the interviewee gives a glimpse of his world and teaches Niko special skills during role-playing.
Artist Avenue - A segment featuring local artists in an interview with Music video (MTV) style.
Ay Kalingaw - A parlor game specifically boxing among third sex. This is similar to the segment "Pok Gi Pok" of "Bongga!"
