StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
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| Season 1 Final 14 (2003-2004) | |
| Mark Herras | Ultimate Male Survivor |
| Jennylyn Mercado | Ultimate Female Survivor |
| Rainier Castillo | First Prince |
| Yasmien Kurdi | First Princess |
| Nadine Samonte | January 9, 2004 |
| Dion Ignacio | January 9, 2004 |
| Christian Esteban | December 26, 2003 |
| Katrina Halili | December 19, 2003 |
| Tyron Perez | December 12, 2003 |
| Sheena Halili | December 5, 2003 |
| Jade Lopez | November 28, 2003 |
| Anton dela Paz | November 21, 2003 |
| Cristine Reyes | November 14, 2003 |
| Alvin Aragon | November 7, 2003 |
| Season 2 Final 14 (2004-2005) | |
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| Mike Tan | Ultimate Male Survivor |
| Ryza Cenon | Ultimate Female Survivor |
| CJ Muere* | First Prince |
| LJ Reyes | First Princess |
| Kirby de Jesus | January 21, 2005 |
| Megan Young | January 21, 2005 |
| Benj Pacia | January 15, 2005 |
| CJ Muere | December 26, 2004 |
| Krizzy Jareño | December 17, 2004 |
| Chris Martin | December 10, 2004 |
| Ana David | December 6, 2004 |
| Ken Punzalan | November 19, 2004 |
| Ailyn Luna | November 12, 2004 |
| Kevin Santos | November 6, 2004 |
| Jelaine Santos | October 29, 2004 |
| Season 3 Final 14 (2005-2006) | |
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| Marky Cielo | Sole Survivor Ultimate Male Survivor |
| Jackie Rice | Ultimate Female Survivor |
| Gian Carlos | First Prince |
| Iwa Moto | First Princess |
| Chuck Allie | February 26, 2006 |
| Jana Roxas | February 26, 2006 |
| Vivo Ouano | February 5, 2006 |
| Bugz Daigo | February 5, 2006 |
| Arci Muñoz | January 22, 2006 |
| Sara Larsson | January 15, 2006 |
| Rea Nakpil | January 8, 2006 |
| Johan Santos | January 1, 2006 |
| Vaness del Moral | December 25, 2005 |
| Jeric Rizalado | December 18, 2005 |
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| Aljur Abrenica | Ultimate Hunk |
| Jewel Mische | Ultimate Sweetheart |
| Kris Bernal | Ultimate Female Loveteam |
| Mart Escudero** | Ultimate Male Loveteam |
| Prince Stefan | First Prince |
| Rich Asuncion** | First Princess |
| Stef Prescott | March 11, 2007 |
| Paulo Avelino | March 11, 2007 |
| Jesi Corcuera | February 18, 2007 |
| Mart Escudero | February 18, 2007 |
| Rich Asuncion | February 4, 2007 |
| Jan Manual | February 4, 2007 |
| Dex Quindoza | January 21, 2007 |
| Hazel Uy | January 21, 2007 |
| Renee Lascuna | January 14, 2007 |
| Dave Valentino | January 14, 2007 |
| Note: The First Prince and First Princess designations were applied retroactively on 2006. |
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StarStruck is the first reality-based talent search for teenagers on Philippine television in recent history. The program, which first aired on GMA Network in 2003, was very successful, that it was hailed by critics as the most phenomenal show of 2003. The show's alumni are among the most popular teen actors in the Philippines today.
The program is now famous for its tagline Dream, Believe, Survive.
StarStruck recently concluded its third season, with a new batch of promising hopefuls. Its success during its first season spawned or reformatted shows such as Star Circle Quest, and even its own spin-offs, StarStruck Kids and Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse, which was created as a daily show for the Final 14 StarStruck contestants.
The reality-based teen actor search StarStruck has the makings of the typical reality show contest: unknown contestants, insulting judges, endless challenges, and all the hype and drama on TV. For this reason, it is often compared to its American counterpart, American Idol.
There will be two ultimate survivors, a male and a female, at the end of every season. The winners are determined by garnering the average of the text and online votes plus the decision of the three members of the StarStruck Council. However in Season 3, from the two ultimate survivors, there will be an Ultimate Sole Survivor, which will earn the winner extra prizes.
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[edit] First season (2003-04)
StarStruck was first announced on GMA Network program SOP, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at the GMA Network headquarters and at SM malls throughout the Philippines.
The first season of StarStruck was directed by Lino Cayetano, who has studied and taught film in the University of the Philippines, aside from his film and audiovisual communications course in New York Film Academy.
The pilot episode aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned for a stab at stardom, only 100 were chosen for the first cut. From 100, it was trimmed down to 60, from 60 to 30 and from 30 to the 14 finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to develop their personalities, talents, etc. But, the twist is that every week, up to two of the Final 14 may have to say goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title.
[edit] Hosts
Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione hosted Starstruck Season 1.
[edit] Council
The judges of the first batch were veteran actor Joey de Leon, movie and TV director Joyce Bernal and GMA Artist Center head Ida Hinares.
[edit] Final Judgment
The winner was announced on a two-hour TV special dubbed "StarStruck Final Judgement" held on February 2, 2004. Araneta Coliseum, the venue of the event was jampacked with an estimated 15,000 StarStruck fans and supporters and almost the same number of fans used to wait outside the venue because of seats' insufficience. Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado were proclaimed Ultimate Survivors and each of them received five-hundred thousand pesos plus exclusive contracts from GMA Network and one-hundred thousand pesos each for the runner-ups (Yasmien Kurdi & Ranier Castillo). The Starstruck Avengers also received exclusive contracts. During the Judgment Day, it was also announced that the Final 14 will be having their own show. The Final Judgment rated 42.8%, impressively high for a late Sunday night telecast.
[edit] Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse and Stage 1: LIVE!
Because of the StarStruck fever, GMA Network created a new show, Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse. The StarStruck test continues on this show where the Final 14 have to prove their staying power in the business. Every week from Mondays to Thursdays, the show presents a miniseries starring the starstruck 1 final 14, this time their acting prowess is put into test. The show already went off the air with high ratings.
Fridays would serve as critical day because the audience will judge their performance for the week through text messaging. An acting award is also given to the survivor who excelled in that week. Stage 1: LIVE! is also somewhat a variety show for the Survivors. If Mondays to Thursdays, they showed their acting skills, during Fridays, they are able to show their dancing, singing and hsoting prowess. The show was hosted by Chynna Ortaleza and Cogie Domingo with Raymond Gutierrez. The show already went off the air with high ratings.
[edit] StarStruck Kids (2004)
After the phenomenal success of StarStruck, GMA Network was inspired to launch a kiddie version of the show. The first and the last of its kind in the StarStruck franchise, the show is geared towards finding new child wonders. The show was first aired on March 20, 2004 and was shown every weekdays.
The show featured young contestants aging from 5 to 7 years old. The rules for picking the two "Ultimate Survivors" were the same as the senior version of Starstruck. Seven boys and seven girls, also known as 14 K, were picked among hundreds who applied for the contest.
[edit] Second season (2004-05)
It was first aired on October 11, 2004 and ended on February 20, 2005 with a new set of Survivors and a more rigid tests. The same rules were applied in selecting the Ultimate Survivors.
The show primer aired the untold secrets of the first season's Final 14, the life they had before and after StarStruck and the changes StarStruck made into their lives.
[edit] Hosts
The second season was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and StarStruck Kids host Jolina Magdangal.
[edit] Council
The judges for this season were veteran actors Joey de Leon and Christopher de Leon, and director Louie Ignacio
[edit] Innovations for the second season
[edit] Survivor Six
This season was the first occurrence where a former eliminated contestant returned to the competition and was named "The Avengers Strike's Back". CJ Muere was eliminated on December 26, 2004 but later replaced Benj Pacia and returned to the contest through a major twist wherein an Avenger will be given the chance to re-enter the contest by emerging with at least fourth-best in cumulative scores among the Survivor Six (Cenon, Reyes, Young, Pacia, Tan, de Jesus). Muere emerged in the top 4, and was reinstated while Pacia was eliminated.
Some viewers did not like this twist for it undermined the rules and regulations of the show. Although, the fans of CJ Muere welcomed his return to the competition and proved to be worthy to be part of the elite Final Four. Muere also got the highest Jollibee votes, thus he starred in a Jollibee commercial.
[edit] Final Judgment
The Final Judgment for the second season was held on February 20, 2005 at the Araneta Coliseum. Again, the venue was jampacked of an estimated 12,000 fans and 3,000 outside. Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan became the Ultimate Survivors and won the prize of one million pesos each and GMA Network contracts. Likewise, the Avengers were given their own GMA Network contracts. The Final Judgment gained 37.2% rating
[edit] Third season (2005-06)
StarStruck Season 3: The Nationwide Invasion started December 2005 and ended on March 12, 2006 (the Final Judgement) airing on Philippine TV replacing Darna. From millions of hopefuls from different provinces all over the Philippines, only 14 will have the chance to survive. If in the first two seasons, StarStruck is shown only weekdays having Friday as Elimination Night, this season Mondays to Fridays will be tests and Sundays would be the elimination night. The show held its Final Judgment on March 12, 2006.
This time, from the two Ultimate Survivors, an Ultimate Sole Survivor will be picked who will win more than 10 million pesos worth of prizes, consisting of an exclusive GMA talent management contract, a new house and lot, a large cash prize and a livelihood showcase.
[edit] Hosts
The third season is hosted by returning hosts Dingdong Dantes and Jolina Magdangal with the addition of Raymond Gutierrez.
[edit] Council
The judges for this season were entertainment guru Joey de Leon, drama actress Lorna Tolentino, and director Louie Ignacio
[edit] Computer controversy
A controversial incident happened in the sixth week of Season 3.
StarStruck Council member director Louie Ignacio revealed that someone from the remaining survivors had opened a confidential file on the show's computer and had subsequently told the other finalists about the next challenges the show has in store for them.
Those implicated were Sara Larsson, Jackie Rice and Jana Roxas, with Sara eventually ousted as the sixth finalist to bid the contest goodbye.
But even with Sara eliminated, the issue did not die but grew into a big controversy with more shocking revelations and crying bouts. Jackie and Jana accused another survivor, Arci Muñoz, of lying. The show aired footage captured by surveillance cameras showing the girls taking turns at the StarStruck computer, but they all denied opening the confidential file in question.
On the seventh week fifth StarStruck Avenger Sara Larsson was given time to reveal her side of the story. On that same night, Arci Muñoz was eliminated.
[edit] Final Judgment
The Final Judgment for the third season was held on March 12, 2005 (Kapuso Holiday) at the Marikina Sports Park, the biggest venue in StarStruck history to avoid the recent Wowowee Stampede Tragedy in Philsport Arena where almost 200,000 attended but the arena can accommodate 10,000 only. 10,000 spectators attended. Marky Cielo of Mountain Province became the First Ultimate Sole Survivor and the Ultimate Male Survivor while Jackie Rice of Olongapo City became the Ultimate Female Survivor.
Both of them won one million pesos each and exclusive GMA Network contracts worth two million pesos each. As Ultimate Sole Survivor, Marky received a house and lot prize worth 2.5 million pesos, an additional 300,000 pesos in cash, and a business package worth 1.5 million pesos. First runner-ups Gian Carlos and Iwa Moto received P250,000 cash each and exclusive GMA Network contracts. While the Final Judgment was in progress, the third batch of the Starstruck Avengers were also given exclusive GMA contracts.
For their first TV assignment, the Starstruck Final 4 of Marky, Jackie, Iwa and Gian headlined one of the episodes of Love to Love Season 10 entitled "Young at Hearts". They co-starred with veteran actors Leo Martinez and Luz Valdez and Starstruck Avengers Chuck Allie, Jana Roxas and Vaness del Moral.
[edit] Homecoming: A StarStruck Special
The Final 4 of StarStruck Batch 3 were given their own TV special entitled Homecoming: A StarStruck Special which was aired last April 23. In the special, Marky, Jackie, Gian and Iwa went back to their respective hometowns where they were treated accordingly as VIPs in their respective home provinces. Apart from that, there were several revelations from the Final 4 as far as their lives were concerned.
[edit] Fourth season (2006-07)
On September 3, 2006, GMA Network formally announced the return of their reality-based talent show now titled StarStruck: The Next Level (aka StarStruck 4), a new and improved edition of the popular show, The show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.
In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.
Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the "TOP 20". Also, four winners will be picked this year — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.
Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.
[edit] Hosts
The fourth season is hosted by returning hosts Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal and Raymond Gutierrez.
[edit] Council
The judges for this season are actress-TV host Lorna Tolentino, TV and movie director Louie Ignacio, and talent manager Douglas Quijano. Joey de Leon, who seated as part of the council the past seasons, begged off this time.
[edit] The Avengers Strike Back Twist
This is a twist in StarStruck: The Next Level. The twist is that the Avengers of the fourth season will be the competitors of the Survivors in the next week's challenges. The Avengers competing with the Survivors are Chad Burden, Chariz Solomon, Dex Quindoza, Hazel Uy, Jan Manual, Jean de Castro, Lizzy Pecson, Lui Perez, Renee Lascuna, and Rich Asuncion. On the first day of the Avengers challenge, two were eliminated since there were ten Avengers and only eight Survivors. Those that were eliminated were Jean de Castro and Renee Lascuna.
At the end of the "Survivor Vs. Avenger" week, four out of the eight avengers were eliminated and the other four were chosen to compete in the "Danger 8" challenge week. The four that were eliminated were Chad Burden, Chariz Solomon, Hazel Uy, and Lui Perez. The four that were chosen for the next weeks challenge were Dex Quindoza, Jan Manual, Lizzy Pecson, and Rich Asuncion.
[edit] The Danger 8 Twist
At the end of the "Survivor Vs. Avenger" week, four Avengers out of the eight were chosen to continue competing in the show to have the right to join the remaining Survivors. From the eight Survivors, Mart Escudero and Jesi Corcuera were eliminated and were asked to join the Avenger group to compete for the two Survivor spots available that will complete the Danger 8. The avenger group consists of Dex Quindoza, Jan Manual, Jesi Corcuera, Lizzy Pecson, Mart Escudero, and Rich Asuncion.
Voting for the remaining Survivors was temporarily closed and were opened for the six competing Avengers.
At the end of the week, Mart Escudero and Rich Asuncion were chosen for the two remaining Survivor spots and thus completed the Danger 8. The Danger 8 now consists of Aljur Abrenica, Jewel Mische, Kris Bernal, Mart Escudero, Paulo Avelino, Prince Stefan, Rich Asuncion, and Stef Prescott.
[edit] Prize
All four winners received one million pesos each and exclusive GMA Network contracts worth two million pesos each, Belgian Waffle franchises worth 250 thousand pesos each, 50,000 gift certificates to Calayan, and scholarships to Informatics.[1]
All four winners will be included in the youth-oriented show Si Boy Next Door[1]. The Ultimate Hunk and Ultimate Sweetheart will be part of a separate GMA teledrama, the US winner will part of the upcoming Impostora, the UH winner will be part of Lupin. The UH and US winners will also receive an album deal with GMA Records, either a dance album or a solo album.
The Ultimate Loveteam will be introduced in a GMA Films movie with Marky Cielo, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, Glaiza de Castro and Jasmine Trias, plus their own season on the come back season of Magic Kamison on the last quarter of 2007.
[edit] Final Judgment
StarStruck fans filled the Marikina Sports Complex to capacity to witness the show's Final Judgment, which was hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal, and Raymond Gutierrez. A filled Marikina Sports Park was witness to the much-awaited event. Aside from being the Final Judgment, it was a celebration of the highly successful artista search and involved special performances from 59 StarStruck alumni.[2]
The Council—composed of (from left) Louie Ignacio, Lorna Tolentino, and Douglas Quijano—was joined by GMA-7's senior vice-president for entertainment-TV Wilma Galvante and GMA Films president Anette Gozon-Abrogar (both not pictured) for the Final Judgment night.[3]
Other awards honored that night were Jan Manual for Dats Entertaining Award, Dex Quindoza for Male with the Most Dramatic Exit, Stef Prescott for Female With the Most Dramatic Exit, and Jesi Corcuera for the Taktak Award.[4]
Prince Stefan and Rich Asuncion were named as The First Prince and Princess respectively. Kris Bernal and Mart Escudero were named as the Ultimate Loveteam while Aljur Abrenica and Jewel Mische were hailed as the Ultimate Hunk and Ultimate Sweetheart respectively. Both were also granted management contracts by GMA Network.[5]
During the show, the hosts announced the text votes received by each StarStruck Survivor. Prince Stefan got 193,503, Aljur Abrenica got 280,084 votes while Mart Escudero got 267,703 votes from the audience. As for the Female Survivors, Kris Bernal got 177,600 votes, Rich Asuncion got 151,981 votes while Jewel Mische received 157,618 votes. Thus, Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica received the Texter's Choice awards giving them both commercial endorsements for BNY.[6]
Before the top winners were named, Regine Velasquez sang "This is the Moment" for the remaining six contenders, while pretaped played on a big screen of them thanking their supporters.[7]
The Final Judgement only gained a low rating of 24.8% - the lowest out of all the four Seasons.
[edit] Awards & Nominations
StarStruck has been a recipient of various local Best Reality Show Awards as well as Best TV Hosts Awards for its past seasons.
It was also acclaimed internationally. The StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion (Season 3) Final Judgment was awarded nominated and Highly Commended in the 2006 Asian TV Awards. The same StarStruck III: The Final Judgment was also a Finalist for Variety Special Category in the 2007 New York Festival TV Program & Promotion Awards.
[edit] See also
- Star Circle Quest
- Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition
- List of Philippine television shows
- List of GMA Network shows
[edit] External links
[edit] StarStruck Official site
[edit] Stage1 Official site
[edit] Season 3 official sites
[edit] Season 4 Official Sites
[edit] Others
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-03-27&sec=3&aid=13420
- ^ http://www.igma.tv/story/717/Ultimate-Survivors
- ^ http://pep.ph/photos/330/StarStruck%20The%20Next%20Level%20Final%20Judgment/num/2
- ^ http://pep.ph/photos/330/StarStruck%20The%20Next%20Level%20Final%20Judgment/num/14
- ^ http://www.igma.tv/story/717/Ultimate-Survivors
- ^ http://pep.ph/photos/330/StarStruck%20The%20Next%20Level%20Final%20Judgment/num/18
- ^ http://starstruck.igma.tv/
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| Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | |
| Hosts | |
| Dingdong Dantes | Nancy Castiglione | Jolina Magdangal | Raymond Gutierrez | |
| Council | |
| Joey de Leon | Joyce Bernal | Ida Hinares | Christopher de Leon | Louie Ignacio | Lorna Tolentino | Douglas Quijano | |
| Winners | Runners-up |
| Mark Herras | Jennylyn Mercado | Mike Tan | Ryza Cenon | Marky Cielo | Jackie Rice | Aljur Abrenica | Jewel Mische | Mart Escudero | Kris Bernal | Rainier Castillo | Yasmien Kurdi | CJ Muere | LJ Reyes | Gian Carlos | Iwa Moto | Prince Stefan | Rich Asuncion |
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| StarStruck Kids | Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse and Stage 1: LIVE! | Lovestruck | The Boy Next Door | |
