The Mega and the Songwriter

The Mega and the Songwriter
Created by TV5 Entertainment Group
Directed by Bert de Leon
Starring Sharon Cuneta
Ogie Alcasid
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino
No. of episodes 18
Production
Executive producer(s) Juel Falbon
Location(s) TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong
Running time 1 hour
Release
Original network TV5
Original release September 15, 2013 - January 26, 2014
External links
TMTS website www.tv5.com.ph/show/themegaandthesongwriter

The Mega and the Songwriter is an interactive musical variety talk show produced by the TV5 Entertainment Group which airs every Sunday at 9:00pm on TV5. It is co-hosted by Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid. The show features several music guests ranging from established acts to veteran singers. The show features various segments that encourages viewers to interact with the show through various social networking sites.[1]

History

Launched on September 15, 2013, it is one of the 8 newly launched weekend programs under the "Weekend Do It Better" block of the network.[2] The show is also Alcasid's first project under the channel following his transfer from GMA Network on August 6.[3]

Last November 10, 2013, TMTS broadcast live for the first time; conducting a 5-hour live telethon special dedicated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. TV5 through the Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. have raised P30 million pesos for the families affected by the Super Typhoon.[4]

Segments

The program features various segments where the viewers can interact with the show and its co-host.

Hosts

See also

References

  1. Faustino, Katsy. "The Mega and the Songwriter searching for next Philippine Online Sensation on TV". 20 September 2013. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  2. "Eight new TV5 shows to pilot on TV5's Weekend Do It Better block". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  3. Policarpio, Allan. "Ogie Alcasid talks about network transfer, concert". 15 August 2013. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  4. http://www.mb.com.ph/tv5s-tulong-kapatid-telethon-raises-over-p30-m-for-typhoon-victims/
  5. "Pinoy Online Sensations". TV5. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  6. "Ask The Songwriter". Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  7. "iRequest by The Megastar". TV-5. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
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