Wowowillie

Wowowillie
Also known as Wowowillie
Genre Variety, Game Show and Comedy
Developed by Willie Revillame
Written by Victor Villareal
Weshlynne Dizon
Directed by John Paul Panizales
Starring Willie Revillame and Others
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino
Production
Executive producer(s) Gary Tejada
Producer(s) Willie Revillame
Location(s) TV5 Delta Studio or Wowowillie Studio (Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 2 1/2 hours (weekdays)
3 hours (Saturdays)
Production company(s) ABC Development Corporation
Wil Productions, Inc.
Broadcast
Original channel TV5
Kapatid TV5
Picture format SDTV (480i)
Original run January 26, 2013 – October 12, 2013 [1]
Chronology
Preceded by Willing Willie (2010–2011)
Wil Time Bigtime (2011–2013)
Related shows Wowowee (ABS-CBN) (2005–2010)
Wowowin (GMA Network) (2015)
External links
Website

Wowowillie was a Philippine noontime variety show aired by TV5, The show premiered on January 26, 2013, and was broadcast live from TV5's Delta Studio in Quezon City, with its main host and producer, Willie Revillame. The show earned the distinction of being the only noontime program to have a Strong Parental Guidance rating from the MTRCB, which was imposed due to the dancers' provocative outfits.[2]

In September 2013, Revillame admitted in an interview that the show's ratings "fell below expectations", and contemplated on a possible cancellation. The show aired its final episode on October 12, 2013, six months after its debut. It was replaced by Sine Ko 5ingko Hapon on weekdays and Sabado Sinerama on Saturdays.

History

Revillame's previous show Wil Time Bigtime ended its run on January 5, 2013 as he announced in late 2012, and moved to the noontime slot under the title Wowowillie. It premiered on January 26, 2013 to coincide with the host's birthday the day after.[3][4]

Cancellation

Citing competition from rival variety shows It's Showtime and Eat Bulaga!, TV5 confirmed Revillame's announcement[5] expressing his intent on cancelling Wowowillie and focusing on other commitments, as the show struggled to gain a significant audience share.[6]

On October 12, 2013, Wowowillie aired its final episode, with Revillame bidding farewell to his audience and crew in a speech. No further plans were announced regarding a possible replacement to the program.[7]

Wowowin

On March 20, 2015, Revillame made his announcement that he would sign a program contract with GMA Network to air his comeback program, Wowowin. The program will serve as Revillame's return to Philippine showbiz and television after he went on hiatus in October 2013. Wowowin will be self-produced by Revillame's WBR Entertainment and former Wowowillie host and friend Randy Santiago will serve as the program's director. Also, the program marks Revillame's return to his original mother network, GMA Network after hosting Lunch Date in the late 1980's with Randy Santiago. Wowowin is set to premiere on Sunday, May 10, 2015 on the Sunday afternoon block of GMA Network and will be aired internationally via GMA Pinoy TV.[8]

Host

Main Hosts

Co-Hosts

Featuring

Segments

Former location of the Wowowillie studio, TV5 Delta Studio in Quezon City

Studios

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/38753/willie-revillame-announces-end-of-wowowillie-in-october-will-take-a-vacation-after-his-contract-on-tv5-expires
  2. ↑ Marfori, MJ. "MTRCB puts ‘Wowowillie’ on 3-month probation for cleavage shot of well-endowed dancer". InterAksyon. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "‘Wowowillie’ is 2013 wake-upper". Tempo (Manila Bulletin). Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  4. ↑ Amojelar, Darwin. "TV5 to overhaul programs in a bid to trim costs". InterAksyon. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "TV5 confirms dropping Willie Revillame's show". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Willie Revillame concedes to 'Showtime', 'Eat Bulaga'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  7. ↑ Policarpio, Allan. "No immediate replacement for ‘Wowowillie’–TV5 exec". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  8. ↑ Entertainment, GMA. "GMA partners with WBR Entertainment for Willie's 'Wowowin'". GMANetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 04/01/15. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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