Y Speak

Y Speak
Y Speak Program Card
Created by	ABS-CBN
Developed by	ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Starring	Bianca Gonzales
Country of origin	Philippines
Production
Executive producer(s)	Karen Almeida-Pedrealba & Bianca Gonzales
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN Studio 23
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original release	January 2003 – October 2010

Y Speak was a youth-oriented debate show that discusses on Philippine issues. Now on its seventh year, Studio 23's flagship show Y Speak is hosted by Bianca Gonzalez which airs every Saturday.

To date, it is one of Studio 23's most awarded local shows. Aside from the CMMA victory as Best TV Talk Show, it is also a recipient of the UST Students' Choice Award for Best Public Affairs Talk Show, the Gandingan (UPLB Students' Choice Award) for Best Panel Discussion Show, the Anak TV Seal, and endorsements from the Department of Education and the National Youth Commission.

Hosts

Bianca Gonzalez

Y Speak Squad

Mo Twister
Vince Liwanag
Patricia Evangelista
Sam Concepcion
JC Cuadrado
Ricci Chan
Mikee Lee
Bettina Carlos
Bam Aquino
Enchong Dee

Guest Host

Production crew

Y Speak is produced by Studio 23, headed by

Supervising Producer and Headwriter:Mori Rodriguez,
Executive Producer: Karen Almeida-Pedrealba & Bianca Gonzales
Co-Headwriter: Mae Manalac
Writers: Xavier Gravides, Janice O'Hara, Hanah Faraon
Associate Producer: Yog Macan.

Awards and recognitions

Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2007 & 2010
Winner, Best TV Talk Show - Catholic Mass Media Awards 2006
Winner, Ryan Agoncillo, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005
Winner, Best Public Affairs Talk Show - UST Students Choice Awards 2006
Winner, Best Panel Discussion Show - The Gandingan UPLB Students Choice Awards
Winner, Anak TV Seal Awards (2005-2007)
Special Award for Promoting Education - 2009 MTRCB TV Awards
Special Award - Department Of Education
Special Award - National Youth Commission
Nominee, Best Celebrity Talk Show - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2000-2007)
Nominee, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards (2000-2006)
Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005

Overview

Y Speak was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and Karen Davila with Bianca as the segment host in January 2003. The debate show later moved to Studio 23 in summer of 2003.