BandaOke
| BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! | |
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| Created by | GMA Network |
| Directed by | Rico Gutierrez |
| Starring |
Jaya Allan K and the BandaOke band |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Running time | 45-60 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | October 25, 2009 – March 21, 2010 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows |
Are You The Next Big Star? All Star K! |
| External links | |
| Website |
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BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! is a game show broadcast on the Philippine television network, GMA Network. It began airing on October 25, 2009. It was hosted by former All Star K! hosts, Jaya and Allan K.[1] It had its finale on March 21, 2010.
Hosts
BandaOke Game Masters
BandaOke Band[2]
- Frencheska Farr (Are You The Next Big Star? grand champion)
- Geoff Taylor (Are You The Next Big Star? grand champion)
- Jay Perillo (Are You The Next Big Star? runner-up)
- Tim Mallilin - Bass
- Weckl Mercado - Lead Guitar
- Michael Gemina - Drums
- Ivan Espinosa - Piano
- Iean Iñigo - 2nd Keyboard
Format
BandaOke opens with a grand number showcasing the two game masters jamming with a band specially formed for the show. The number leads to three rounds of live band-videoke singing showdown between two teams of celebrity players, each headed by a celebrity bandmaster. Members of the winning team of rounds 1 to 3 then face off in the One-on-One-on-One round to determine the jackpot player. The jackpot player advances to one final round where a 1-million pesos cash prize is at stake.[3]
Cancellation
The series ended on March 21, 2010 and was replaced by a new drama anthology featuring Claudine Barretto titled Claudine. According to an interview with Showbiz Central, the band will still be together and it will be part of a new comedy show Laf Kita! (now as Comedy Bar) with Eugene Domingo. The BandaOke band was renamed as Six Feet Long Band. Before renaming, Taylor and Farr left the band. Perillo was guitarist before, now is a vocalist. It was unknown what shows would be offered to Allan K and Jaya, the main hosts.