ASAP (Philippine TV program)

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ASAP Natin ‘To
ASAP Natin ‘To Logo.jpeg
Current logo from 2018–present
Also known as
  • ASAP Mania (2003–2004)
  • ASAP Fanatic (2004–2006)
  • ASAP Rocks (2011–2012)
  • ASAP Natin 'To (2018–present)
GenreVariety Show
Created byJohnny Manahan
Directed by
  • Johnny Manahan (1995–2020)
  • Joane Laygo (2018–present)
Presented by
  • Martin Nievera
  • Zsa Zsa Padilla
  • Piolo Pascual
  • Daniel Padilla
  • Gary Valenciano
  • Sarah Geronimo
  • Ogie Alcasid
  • Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
  • Erik Santos
  • Luis Manzano
  • Kim Chiu
  • Enchong Dee
  • Janine Gutierrez
  • and the rest of ASAP Kapamilya Artists
Opening theme"ASAP Let's Celebrate" by ASAP Artists (2015)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino (primary)
  • English (secondary)
No. of episodes9,582 (as of September 5, 2021)
Production
Executive producersCarlo Katigbak
Laurenti Dyogi
Cory Vidanes
Luis L. Andrada
Production locationsStudio 10, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time2 hours and 45 minutes (2017-2020)
2 hours (2020)
2 1/2 hours (2020-present) (including commercials)
Production companyABS-CBN Entertainment
DistributorABS-CBN Entertainment
ABS-CBN Corporation
Release
Original network
Picture formatNTSC
HDTV 1080i
Audio formatMono (1995–2002)
Dolby Digital (2002–present)
Original releaseFebruary 5, 1995 (1995-02-05) –
present
Chronology
Preceded by

All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party (ASAP; Tagalog: [ˈasap]), rebranded as ASAP Natin 'To (lit.'"This Is Our ASAP"'), is a Philippine television variety show produced under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Currently hosted by Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Daniel Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Erik Santos, Luis Manzano, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on February 5, 1995 replacing Sa Linggo nAPO Sila. It is the longest running Sunday noontime variety show after surpassing rival network GMA's GMA Supershow’s record of nearly two decades. In October 2015, ASAP became the first live entertainment program in the Philippines to be broadcast in true high-definition picture, the other being a sports program and It's Showtime.[1]

ASAP premiered on ABS-CBN, where it aired until May 2020, when the broadcast of the network was halted due to its non-renewal of its franchise. New live episodes have since aired in the Kapamilya Channel, a pay network set up by ABS-CBN Corporation with simulcast on the broadcaster's other cable channel which is Jeepney TV. A2Z and TV5 have also received rights to broadcast ASAP through the partnership of the networks' firms with ABS-CBN Corporation. The program is also streamed online via iWantTFC, TFC IPTV and Kapamilya Online Live. It is also aired internationally through The Filipino Channel on cable and satellite.

History[]

ASAP's first decade (1995–2003)[]

The set of ASAP (2011-2015) incorporating multiple LED displays.

When Sa Linggo nAPO Sila became 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila to replace Eat Bulaga! (which left ABS-CBN to transfer to GMA Network after TAPE Inc. denied ABS-CBN's offer to buy the airing rights of the show), a TV show was conceptualized by a group of production people from the displaced APO show in January 1995 as a "concert party" on Sundays. Martin Nievera accidentally joined the group while on break from taping his eponymous talk show. He gave the show the title acronym ASAP which stood for All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party. The production group decided to bring him and Pops Fernandez, along with Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres as main hosts for the show. The cast of Pare Ko (Claudine Barretto, Victor Neri, Roselle Nava, Gio Alvarez, Jao Mapa, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Nikka Valencia) became co-hosts for the show to attract the younger viewers. In 1996, the show's co-hosting line up evolved as it included different young stars from ABS-CBN's Talent Center (Ang TV, Gimik and Star Circle). The show also celebrated its first anniversary as it finally wrested the top spot away from its closest rival GMA Supershow. The show became victorious in 1997 as they celebrated their 2nd anniversary from the Araneta Coliseum, as their erstwhile institutional rival show GMA Supershow folded up.

The show originally had its own theme song, Hot na Hot sa ASAP in 1995. In the show's 2nd anniversary, another theme song was released, Better Than Ever. Initial broadcast commenced on February 5, 1995, at the Delta Theatre in Quezon Avenue. In 1997, they transferred to Studio 3 of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, sharing space with 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. However, the show hit a snag when the main host Martin Nievera resigned on air because of marital issues with co-host (and now ex-wife) Pops Fernandez. Dayanara Torres later on left the show also to pursue a career in Hollywood. Richard Gomez and Zsa Zsa Padilla joined in to replace Nievera and Torres.

In 1999, the show was broadcast simultaneously from the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay and the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City to usher the second season of the MBA. Magandang Tanghali Bayan main hosts Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Willie Revillame helped out in hosting ASAP from Bacolod while the main hosts were in Cuneta Astrodome.

In 2001, the show created new sensations out of "The Hunks", a new group composed of long-time Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Carlos Agassi and Bernard Palanca. Their phenomenal success as a group made noise around Philippine entertainment circles as they stormed their way through various appearances within ABS-CBN shows and concerts abroad. Even ASAP's rival show SOP got wind of the group's popularity by creating a spoof group, "Da HungHunks".

In 2002, the show lost former co-host and occasional guest Rico Yan died due to pancreatitis, while Jolina Magdangal left ASAP and she transferred to GMA Network to join SOP, along with Marvin Agustin who would later be at the network in 2006. Richard Gomez also left the show in 2002 after signing an exclusive contract with GMA Network.

ASAP Mania (2003–2005)[]

In 2003, the show was reformatted as ASAP Mania, after it lost its top-rating status to SOP Rules. Some original main hosts like Ariel Rivera and Pops Fernandez left while Martin Nievera returned on a semi-regular basis. The biggest talent acquisition of the show, however, were Gary Valenciano and Kuh Ledesma who decided to sign an exclusive contract with the Kapamilya Network and also shared the former's creative inputs to make the show more interesting. Some ASAP segments like Star in a Million and Victim became a hit with the viewers that ABS-CBN management decided to turn both segments into full-length shows. The move resulted in the network regaining lost audiences on weekends as both shows rated high against their respective counterparts. In the same year also, the show simulcasted on ABS-CBN's sister station Studio 23 (now known as S+A), though it lasted for a few months.

In 2004, ASAP celebrated its year-long 10th anniversary and regained leadership with the addition of singing champions from Viva-produced singing contests Star for a Night and Search for a Star (Sarah Geronimo, Mark Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go) and ABS-CBN's Star in a Million (Sheryn Regis, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos) along with their runners-up. It also introduced a spin-off show ASAP Fanatic to serve as a venue for its new young stars (which came from Star Circle Quest) to perform and interact with fans.

2005–2009[]

In 2005 the format changed to ASAP '05 and added rising TV host Toni Gonzaga and commercial model-turned singer Nikki Gil. In 2006, the show absorbed talents from the displaced spin-off show ASAP Fanatic and became a three-hour show. It also launched a somewhat complicated logo resembling LED lights where the words ASAP were made out of dots connected which had been in use until 2014.

In February 2007, Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha joined the show on a temporary basis while ex-SOP performers Karylle (daughter of Zsa Zsa Padilla) and Billy Crawford followed suit in 2008.[2] The show also rolled out a grand welcome fit for royalty when it introduced then-Kapuso Primetime actress Angel Locsin as the newest Kapamilya actress in August 2007.

In 2009, the ratings of its rival show SOP declined and ASAP regained the credibility, prestige, and acclaim it once lost to its rival show. As a result, its rival show reformatted before the end of the year but no longer worked with the viewers.

2010–2013[]

On January 3, 2010, the show was relaunched as ASAP XV to mark its fifteenth anniversary. In the show's special anniversary on February 7, 2010, a new set was introduced. Competition became a three-way battle when GMA Network (Party Pilipinas) and TV5 (P.O.5) produced their own "concert party" shows, where some of their talents and staff were ASAP alumni.

After the year, numbers in the show title wasn't adapted in 2010, a new title named ASAP Rocks was launched on January 2, 2011. On April 3, 2011, a new set was introduced. For the first time in show's history, the show welcomed Eat Bulaga main host Vic Sotto as a special guest, performing in the show twice (April and December 2011) to promote separately the two movies that he did for ABS-CBN's film arm Star Cinema. In his December 2011 guesting, Vic was joined by some of his Eat Bulaga! co-hosts on stage to promote the MMFF entry Enteng ng Ina Mo. The show also lost its two former co-hosts and performers AJ Perez and RJ Rosales that same year due to their respective deaths.

On January 1, 2012, the show was launched as ASAP 2012. The show also showed its support to main host Zsa Zsa Padilla following the death of her partner, Comedy King Dolphy by giving him a royal tribute. Also, Sarah Geronimo temporarily left the show for her own primetime show, Sarah G. Live.

2013–2016[]

On January 6, 2013, the show was renamed ASAP 18 to commemorate the show's 18th anniversary. On January 5, 2014, the show was renamed ASAP 19 to commemorate the show's 19th anniversary. The show also reached its 1,000th episode in April 2014.

On January 4, 2015, the show was renamed ASAP 20 to commemorate the show's 20th anniversary. It launched a new, simple logo that replaced the one being used from 2006, and from that point, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Piolo Pascual, & Bamboo became main hosts of the show as seen in their entire logo animation (this was usually used before commercial breaks).

The show was also known for being the venue show for the premiere of ABS-CBN summer station IDs until 2015, when TV Patrol and It's Showtime changed venue. Between 2012 and 2015, the tide tilted in favor of ASAP once again when some cast members from their rival shows Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars transferred networks and started to appear in the show. Among the notable transfers were actress Iza Calzado, R&B Royalties Jay-R and Kyla, and Starstruck V Grand Winner-turned-ASAP Dance Goddess Sarah Lahbati, who also performed regularly while showing her remarkable fierce and sizzling sexy dance moves after a bitter falling out with her former network.[3]

In 2015, the show faced another challenge when they got into a tough rating battle with GMA's new Sunday variety show Sunday PinaSaya that showcased more comedy skits than musical numbers. The show had to make adjustments by making some additional segments on their show, like a short skit and games with Kapamilya stars. ASAP original host Martin Nievera courted controversy when he vented his ire on the show's changes via Twitter, but later clarified his reaction saying he believes these changes in the format of the show are a way to “satisfy many markets with dignity and class". A few weeks before the comedy gag show Banana Split Extra Scoop was transferred to Sunday as Banana Sundae in early November 2015, ASAP reverted to its vaunted musical-variety format while management cut its running time to 2 hours, the first time to broadcast in such running time since the program's early years. In early December 2015, Elmo Magalona, son of Philippine King of Rap Francis Magalona, switched networks and became part of the show.

2016–2018[]

The logo used from January 3, 2016 until November 11, 2018

On January 3, 2016, for the first time in 13 years, the show retained the title ASAP alone. Thereafter, Jolina Magdangal and Luis Manzano became main hosts of the show along with Toni Gonzaga, Piolo Pascual and Sarah Geronimo.

In February 2016, another singing contest grand winner from GMA Network, Jonalyn Viray transferred to ABS-CBN under the screen name Jona and officially joined the show. A few weeks later, ASAP extended its runtime to 2 hours and 45 minutes when its comedy gag show Banana Sundae transferred its timeslot again, airing a bit earlier from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm.

On May 15, 2016, ASAP launched two singing groups, the ASAP Birit Queens, composed of Jona Viray, Morissette Amon, Klarisse de Guzman and Angeline Quinto and the ASAP Soul Sessions, composed of Jason Dy, Daryl Ong, Jay R, KZ Tandingan and Kyla.[4] However, both groups disbanded in late 2017. Later, on July 3 of that year, the show instituted a new segment ASAPinoy, paying tribute to Filipino composers and singers which contributed to the success of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and welcomed Ogie Alcasid as a regular performer by October, after a few years of guest appearances.

In January 2018, ASAP replaced their existing segments with new segments including ASAP TLC: The Love Connection replacing ASAP LSS: Love Songs and Stories and adding ASAP RePlay Retro Playlist, honoring legendary international acts. Later in 2018, ASAP launched a teen singing group called ASAP G! and a dance segment titled ASAP MYX: The Maja-Yassi Xperience.

On October 17, 2018, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez signed a network contract with ABS-CBN, officially making her a Kapamilya after 20 years of being with GMA Network. She became a mainstay of ASAP effective October 21, 2018, when she appeared during the show's out-of-town concert in Sydney, Australia. Velasquez had previously headlined three Sunday musical variety shows SOP, Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars that competed against ASAP for the past 18 years from 1997 to 2015. Prior to her transfer, she was hosting the musical talk show Sarap Diva and had recurring stints in Sunday PinaSaya as an occasional guest actress.

ASAP Natin 'To (2018–present)[]

After ASAP Live in Sydney and the Himig Handog 2018 Grand Finals, it was confirmed through different showbiz websites that the show underwent a reformat as ASAP Natin 'To which coincided with the entry of Regine Velasquez as one of the show's main hosts. Lui Andrada was named as the new business unit head of the show, replacing long-time business unit head Joyce Liquicia. Some of the show's cast were retained contrary to reports that some of them won't be seen on the show. On November 15, 2018, all social media accounts of ASAP unveiled the teaser and the new logo of the now revitalized show to be renamed ASAP Natin 'To. Only the typeface from continues its usage, and no segments from the previous era were carried over.

The reformatted show premiered on November 18, 2018. On December 2, 2018, a new online show "I Want ASAP" was launched hosted by Robi Domingo, Donny Pangilinan, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber. The online show will air at 11:30 am PHT, 15 minutes before the airing of ASAP Natin 'To, replacing ASAP Chillout.[5]

In December 2018, ASAP Natin 'To launched their first segment titled The Greatest Showdown, featuring various singers. As of now, Martin Nievera and Jolina Magdangal are the only original remaining artists since the show's airing in 1995.

25th anniversary, COVID-19 lockdowns and ABS-CBN 2's indefinite shutdown[]

On January 5, 2020, ASAP Natin' To celebrated its 25th anniversary. In addition, it reverted to its old format and revived some segments that were discontinued after the late 2018 reformat.

In 2020, ASAP Natin' To launched a new segment titled ASAP Concert Presents, with the Pair of Aces (Jona Viray and Darren Espanto) performing on the first prod of the segment.

In March 2020, ASAP Natin 'To temporarily stopped the admission of the live studio audience as part of the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. On March 15, 2020, as Metro Manila entered a lockdown, the show stopped live episodes and aired replays for the first 2 weeks, then taped new episodes via work from home arrangements, for the next few weeks.

In April 2020, as part of ABS-CBN's temporary programming schedule due to the Luzon Lockdown done to stop the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, in response to rival network GMA extending Kapuso Movie Festival to a two-movie block, which made the network extend the Sunday edition of Kapamilya Blockbusters Family Weekend to two movies, ASAP Natin 'To's airtime was shortened to one hour and moved to Banana Sundae's timeslot of 2:30 pm until May 3, 2020, which was its last airing before the indefinite shutdown of ABS-CBN.

On May 5, 2020, the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order against ABS-CBN Corporation, forcing all of its free-to-air television and radio stations to temporarily suspend their operations due to the expiration of its legislative franchise, causing ASAP, as well as the rest of ABS-CBN shows to temporarily suspend their airings.[6]

On June 14, 2020, the show resumed its taping/live staging (once a month) of new episodes for broadcast on cable-and-satellite channel Kapamilya Channel, with a virtual audience being admitted in place of an actual studio audience while using artificial crowd noise.[7] Also on the same day, iWant ASAP resumed it's telecast via a work-from-home arrangement through Zoom Video Communications. Owing to safety precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the show entails a 1-week lock-in taping set-up to produce a month worth of episodes, with only the episode done during the lock-in period being staged live from the studio itself.

In August 2020, ASAP was reduced to a 2-hour airtime (the second time since 2015) after the franchise of ABS-CBN was denied by the congress.

In September 2020, ASAP's main director Johnny Manahan and cast members Piolo Pascual, Billy Crawford, Maja Salvador and Catriona Gray have temporarily left the show. They were signed up by independent television producer Brightlight Productions for new shows that air on TV5 through a blocktime agreement. Manahan produced the daily noontime show Lunch Out Loud that is hosted by Crawford and also directed the now-defunct Sunday noontime show Sunday Noontime Live! headlined by Piolo Pascual, Catriona Gray, and Maja Salvador. Joane Laygo, who has been directing the show since the 2018 reformat, became the permanent main director of the said show.

On October 11, 2020, the show went back on free TV via the newly launched A2Z Channel 11 under a blocktime agreement between the network and religious broadcaster, ZOE Broadcasting Network.[8] Also, on the same day, the show returned to the 12:00 PM timeslot.

On January 24, 2021, the show began airing its simulcast as a blocktimer on TV5 as part of a reported partnership between ABS-CBN and Cignal TV, which handles TV5's programming, replacing Sunday Noontime Live!. Despite this development, the show will continue to air on A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live.[9][10]

On April 4 and 11, 2021, ASAP Natin 'To temporarily aired replays of previous episodes as a result of suspending taping/live staging of new episodes after airing two pre-taped episodes due to the reimposed enhanced community quarantine caused by the surge of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Manila Area due to the new variants of COVID-19.[citation needed]

Following the return to studio after the aforementioned COVID-19 surge, ASAP Natin 'To launched several new segments, such as ASAP PPOP (a segment for groups like BINI and BGYO), New Gen DIVAS, ASAP Fresh, ASAP Discoveries and ASAP Transformation.

Cast[]

Main hosts[]

  • Martin Nievera (1995–1998; 2004–present)
  • Zsa Zsa Padilla (1998–present)
  • Piolo Pascual (1996; 1998–2020; 2021–present)
  • Daniel Padilla (2012–present)
  • Luis Manzano (2003–present)
  • Erik Santos (2004–present)
  • Gary Valenciano (2004–present)
  • Sarah Geronimo (2004–present)
  • Kim Chiu (2006–present)
  • Enchong Dee (2008–present)
  • Ogie Alcasid (2017–present)
  • Regine Velasquez-Alcasid (2018–present)
  • Janine Gutierrez (2021–present)

iWant ASAP Main Hosts[]

  • Robi Domingo (2008–present)
  • Darren Espanto (2015–present)
  • Maymay Entrata (2017–present)
  • Edward Barber (2017–present)

Former main hosts/Occasional performers[]

  • Jolina Magdangal (1995–2002; 2014–present)
  • Vhong Navarro (1996–present)
  • Lea Salonga (1997–present)
  • Vina Morales (2001–present)
  • Toni Gonzaga (2005–present)
  • Bamboo (2011–present)
  • apl.de.ap (2013–present)
  • Sharon Cuneta (2015–present)
  • Jaya (2017–present)
  • Janno Gibbs (2017–present)

Co-hosts, performers and occasional guests[]

Since 1990s[]

  • Roselle Nava (1995–2003; 2010; 2015–present)
  • Carlo Aquino (1995–2005; 2012–present)
  • Marvin Agustin (1995–2005; 2014–2017; 2021–present)
  • Angelica Panganiban (1995–2016; 2019–present)
  • Claudine Barretto (1995–2009; 2015–present)
  • Diether Ocampo (1995–2016; 2018–present)
  • Dimples Romana (1997–2003; 2010–present)
  • Nikki Valdez (1997–present)
  • Jericho Rosales (1997–present)

Since 2000s[]

  • Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo (2000–present)
  • Nina (2003–2011; 2015–present)
  • Roxanne Barcelo (2003–2008; 2017–present)
  • Maja Salvador* (2003–2020; 2021–present)
  • Carla Humphries (2003–present)
  • Shaina Magdayao (2004–present)
  • Anne Curtis (2004–present)
  • Raymond Manalo (2004–present)
  • Roxanne Guinoo (2004–2012; 2015–present)
  • Joross Gamboa (2004–2009; 2012–2015; 2017–present)
  • Erich Gonzales (2005–present)
  • Jake Zyrus (2005–present)
  • Jed Madela (2005–present)
  • G-Force (2005–present)
  • Kris Lawrence (2006–2010; 2015–present)
  • Yeng Constantino (2006–present)
  • Gerald Anderson (2006–present)
  • Sam Concepcion (2006–present)
  • Empress Schuck (2006–2014; 2021–present)
  • Bela Padilla (2007–2009; 2015–present)
  • KC Concepcion (2007–2016; 2020–present)
  • Sam Milby (2007–present)
  • Angel Locsin (2007–present)
  • Denise Laurel (2008–present)
  • Arron Villaflor (2008–present)
  • Ejay Falcon (2008–present)
  • Jake Cuenca (2008–present)
  • Cristine Reyes (2008–present)
  • Arnel Pineda (2008–present)
  • Zanjoe Marudo (2008–present)
  • Vice Ganda (2008–present)
  • Liezel Garcia (2008–present)
  • Richard Poon (2008–present)
  • Bugoy Drilon (2008–present)
  • Ice Seguerra (2009–present)
  • Sitti (2009–present)
  • Matteo Guidicelli (2009–present)
  • Zaijian Jaranilla (2009–present)
  • Coco Martin (2009–present)

Since 2010s[]

  • Julia Montes (2010–present)
  • Kathryn Bernardo (2010–present)
  • Melai Cantiveros (2010–2013; 2015–present)
  • Karla Estrada (2010–present)
  • Bianca Manalo (2010–present)
  • Jovit Baldivino (2010–present)
  • James Reid (2010–2012; 2014–present)
  • Enrique Gil (2010–present)
  • Angeline Quinto (2011–present)
  • Zia Quizon (2011–present)
  • Juris (2011–present)
  • Tippy Dos Santos (2011–present)
  • Jodi Sta. Maria (2011–present)
  • Alex Castro (2011–present)
  • JM de Guzman (2011–present)
  • Bryan Termulo (2011–present)
  • Joseph Marco (2011–present)
  • Marcelito Pomoy (2011–present)
  • Young JV (2012–present)
  • Iza Calzado (2012–present)
  • Yves Flores (2012–present)
  • Kiko Estrada (2012–2014; 2019–present)
  • Paolo Valenciano (2012–present)
  • KZ Tandingan (2012–present)
  • Dominic Roque (2012–present)
  • Abra (2013–present)
  • Gloc-9 (2013–present)
  • Yen Santos (2013–present)
  • Arjo Atayde (2013–present)
  • Yam Concepcion (2013–present)
  • Klarisse de Guzman (2013–present)
  • Liza Soberano (2013–present)
  • Julia Barretto (2013–present)
  • Morissette (2013–present)
  • Jamie Rivera (2013–present)
  • Kean Cipriano (2013–present)
  • AJ Muhlach (2013–present)
  • Stef Prescott (2013–present)
  • Grae Fernandez (2013–present)
  • Sharlene San Pedro (2013–present)
  • Mitoy Yonting (2013–present)
  • Ella Cruz (2013–present)
  • Thor (2013–present)
  • Jane Oineza (2013–present)
  • Paulo Avelino (2013–present)
  • Kit Thompson (2013–present)
  • Diego Loyzaga (2013–present)
  • JC de Vera (2013–present)
  • Marco Gumabao (2013–present)
  • Andrea Brillantes (2013–present)
  • Coleen Garcia (2013–present)
  • Michelle Vito (2013–present)
  • Sam Mangubat* (2013–2020; 2021–present)
  • Janella Salvador (2013–present)
  • Jerome Ponce (2013–present)
  • Lyca Gairanod (2014–present)
  • Sofia Andres (2014–present)
  • Alexa Ilacad (2014–present)
  • Nash Aguas (2014–present)
  • Isabelle Daza (2014–present)
  • Paolo Onesa (2014–present)
  • Nadine Lustre (2014–present)
  • Joj & Jai Agpangan (2014–present)
  • Ebe Dancel (2014–present)
  • Juan Karlos Labajo (2014–present)
  • Ellen Adarna (2015–present)
  • Victor Silayan (2015–present)
  • Loisa Andalio (2015–present)
  • Sue Ramirez (2015–present)
  • Joshua Garcia (2015–present)
  • Maris Racal (2015–2020; 2021–present)
  • Iñigo Pascual (2015–present)
  • Bryan Santos (2015–present)
  • Michael Pangilinan (2015–present)
  • Nyoy Volante (2015–present)
  • Jason Fernandez (2015–present)
  • Timmy Pavino (2015–present)
  • Leah Patricio (2015–present)
  • Bradley Holmes (2015–present)
  • Casper Blancaflor (2015–present)
  • Jason Dy (2015–present)
  • Monique Lualhati (2015–present)
  • Kyla (2015–present)
  • Ylona Garcia (2015–present)
  • Bailey May (2015–present)
  • Arci Muñoz (2015–present)
  • Jay R* (2015–2020; 2021–present)
  • Jairus Aquino (2015–present)
  • Sarah Lahbati (2015–2017; 2019–present)
  • Yassi Pressman (2015–present)
  • Elmo Magalona (2015–present)
  • Maxene Magalona (2015–present)
  • Miles Ocampo (2015–present)
  • Marlo Mortel (2015–present)
  • Ian Veneracion (2015–present)
  • Gwen Zamora (2016–present)
  • Mitch Naco (2016–present)
  • Hashtags (2016–present)
  • Jonathan Celestino (2016–present)
  • Cecille Escolano (2016–present)
  • CJ Navato (2016–present)
  • Mayton Eugenio (2016–present)
  • Danita Paner (2016–present)
  • Rico Blanco (2016–present)
  • Jona (2016–present)
  • Ritz Azul (2016–present)
  • Saab Magalona (2016–present)
  • Kylie Verzosa (2016–present)
  • Tony Labrusca (2016–present)
  • Kyle Echarri (2016–present)
  • Kira Balinger (2016–present)
  • Elisse Joson (2016–present)
  • Markus Paterson (2016–present)
  • Kristel Fulgar (2016–present)
  • Empoy Marquez (2017–present)
  • Loren Burgos (2017–present)
  • Noven Belleza (2017–present)
  • Pia Wurtzbach (2017–present)
  • Julian Trono (2017–present)
  • Leila Alcasid (2017–present)
  • Kiana Valenciano (2017–present)
  • Frankie Pangilinan (2017–present)
  • BoybandPH (2017–present)
  • Davey Langit (2017–present)
  • Vivoree Esclito (2017–present)
  • Awra Briguela (2017–present)
  • AC Bonifacio (2017–present)
  • Justin Alva (2017–present)
  • Xia Vigor (2017–present)
  • Sam Shoaf (2017–present)
  • Alonzo Muhlach (2017–present)
  • Donny Pangilinan (2017–2020; 2021–present)
  • Heaven Peralejo (2017–present)
  • Jeremy Glinoga (2017–present)
  • Jona Soquite (2017–present)
  • Mica Becerro (2017–present)
  • Aljur Abrenica (2017–present)
  • Migz Haleco (2017–present)
  • Moira Dela Torre (2017–present)
  • Louise delos Reyes (2018–present)
  • Ryza Cenon (2018–present)
  • Jay Gonzaga (2018–present)
  • Barbie Imperial (2018–present)
  • Rufa Mae Quinto (2018–present)
  • Nonong Ballinan (2018–present)
  • Gian Magdangal (2018–present)
  • Frencheska Farr (2018–present)
  • Jayda (2018–2020; 2021–present)
  • Janine Berdin (2018–present)
  • TNT Boys (2018–present)
  • MNL48 (2018–present)
  • Sheena Belarmino (2018–present)
  • Krystal Brimner (2018–present)
  • Charlie Dizon (2018–present)
  • Mutya Orquia (2018–present)
  • Onyok Pineda (2018–present)
  • Chun-sa Jung (2018–present)
  • RK Bagatsing (2018–present)
  • This Band (2019–present)
  • Seth Fedelin (2019–present)
  • Claudia Barretto (2019–present)
  • Barbie Almalbis (2019–present)
  • Elha Nympha (2019–present)
  • Lara Maigue (2019–present)
  • Zephanie (2019–2020; 2021–present)
  • SB19 (2019–2020; 2021–present)
  • Lance Busa (2019–present)
  • Fana (2019–2020; 2021–present)
  • Karina Bautista (2019–present)
  • Aljon Mendoza (2019–present)
  • I Belong to the Zoo (2019–present)
  • Ben&Ben (2019–present)
  • The Juans (2019–present)
  • Jane De Leon (2019–present)
  • TJ Monterde (2019–present)
  • Francine Diaz (2019–present)
  • Gillian Vicencio (2019–present)
  • Six Part Invention (2019–present)
  • Jin Macapagal (2019–present)

Since 2020s[]

  • Elaine Duran (2020–present)
  • Catriona Gray (2020; 2021–present)
  • Lance Carr (2020–present)
  • Tan Roncal (2020–present)
  • Ashley del Mundo (2020–present)
  • Heart Salvador (2020–present)
  • Cydel Gabutero (2020–present)
  • Isang Manlapaz (2020–present)
  • Kendra Aguirre (2020–present)
  • Jameson Blake (2020–present)
  • iDolls (2020–present)
  • BGYO (2020–present)
  • BINI (2020–present)
  • Sam Cruz (2021–present)
  • KD Estrada (2021–present)
  • Anji Salvacion (2021–present)
  • Diego Gutierrez (2021–present)
  • JM Yosures (2021–present)
  • Angela Ken (2021–present)
  • Jeremiah Lisbo (2021–present)
  • Niana Guerrero (2021–present)
  • Christian Bables (2021–present)
  • Mary Joy Apostol (2021–present)
  • Belle Mariano (2021–present)
  • Kaori Oinuma (2021–present)
  • Rhys Miguel (2021–present)
  • Criza Taa (2021–present)
  • Ashley Colet (2021–present)
  • Kobie Brown (2021–present)
  • Andi Abaya (2021–present)
  • Limer Veloso (2021–present)
  • Dalia Varde (2021–present)
  • Gello Marquez (2021–present)
  • Sophie Reyes (2021–present)
  • Gigi de Lana (2021–present)
  • Rachel Alejandro (2021–present)
  • SAB (2021–present)
  • Alyssa Muhlach (2021–present)
  • Moira Lacambra (2021–present)
  • Sela (2021–present)
  • Sunshine Dizon (2021–present)
  • Zack Tabudlo (2021–present)
  • Jake Ejercito (2021–present)
  • Lovi Poe (2021–present)

ASAP Band Members[]

  • Homer Flores - Musical Director, Piano, and 1st Keyboard
  • Roy Mercado - Drums
  • Bobby Taylo - Bass Guitar
  • Ric Mercado - Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar
  • Sonny Matias - 2nd Keyboard
  • Anna Inocencio - Vocalist 1
  • Ida Inocencio Delos Reyes - Vocalist 2

Former[]

  • Bond Samson - Keyboards
  • Ulysses Avante - Precussion
  • Ronnie Guillermo - Electric Guitar

Former mainstays[]

  • Adrian Alandy (1999–2003)
  • AJ Perez (2008–2011)
  • Aldred Gatchalian (2006–2009)
  • Alwyn Uytingco (1996–2006)
  • Alex Gonzaga (2013–2020; returned to TV5 Network)
  • Amy Perez-Castillo (1996–2003; focused on It's Showtime)
  • Anna Fegi (1999–2005; began performing internationally)
  • Anna Luna (2013–2015)
  • Anna Larrucea (1995–2003)
  • Andrea del Rosario (1995–2001)
  • Andi Eigenmann (2010–2016)
  • Angelika Dela Cruz (1995–1999; 2003–2008; returned to GMA Network)
  • Angelu de Leon (1995–1996)
  • Anjo Yllana (1996–1998)
  • Antoinette Taus (1995–1996; 2015–2016)
  • Ariel Rivera (1995–2003)
  • Bea Alonzo (2002–2021; moved to GMA Network)
  • Bangs Garcia (2007–2014)
  • Bianca King (2016–2019; quit showbiz)
  • Baron Geisler (1995–2005)
  • Beauty Gonzalez (2008–2021; moved to GMA Network)
  • Bernard Palanca (1996–2006)
  • Billy Crawford (2008–2020; moved to TV5 Network)
  • Bojo Molina (1995–2000)
  • Bugoy Cariño (2010–2017)
  • Camille Prats (1995–2002; moved to GMA Network)
  • Carlos Agassi (1996–2006; moved to GMA Network)
  • Carol Banawa (1997–2003)
  • Carmina Villarroel (1995–2002; returned to GMA Network)
  • Charee Pineda (2006–2013; returned to GMA Network)
  • Chris Gutierrez (2006–2011)
  • Christian Bautista (2004–2013; moved to GMA Network)
  • Cindy Kurleto (2004–2006)
  • Daryl Ong (2015–2020)
  • Devon Seron (2010–2018; moved to GMA Network)
  • Dionne Monsanto (2009–2021; quit showbiz)
  • Dayanara Torres (1995–1998; 2017)
  • Dino Imperial (2005–2010)
  • Daniel Matsunaga (2016–2021; quit showbiz)
  • Dominic Ochoa (1997–2002)
  • Donna Cruz (1998–2000; 2016)
  • Duncan Ramos (2009–2011)
  • Edgar Allan Guzman (2014–2017; returned to GMA Network)
  • Edu Manzano (2001–2005)
  • Emman Abeleda (2003–2005)[11][12] [13][14]
  • Fretzie Bercede (2010–2012; quit showbiz)
  • Francis Magundayao (2012–2017)
  • Gab Valenciano (2004–2011)
  • Geoff Eigenmann (2004–2007; 2016–2017; now a freelance artist)
  • Giselle Toengi (1996–1999)
  • Gian Barbarona (2005–2009; quit showbiz)
  • Gio Alvarez (1995–1997)
  • Gladys Reyes (1995–2003)
  • Glaiza de Castro (2002–2006; returned to GMA Network)
  • Glydel Mercado (1995–2002)
  • Hazel Ann Mendoza (2003–2009; quit showbiz)
  • Heart Evangelista-Escudero (2001–2007; moved to GMA Network)
  • Hero Angeles (2004–2005; 2015; now a freelance artist)
  • Irish Fullerton (2006–2009; quit showbiz)
  • Iya Villania-Arellano (2004–2014; returned to GMA Network)
  • Ivan Dorschner (2010–2012; quit showbiz)
  • Jabbawockeez (2010–2011)
  • Jan Marini (1995–2003; quit showbiz)
  • Janus del Prado (2000–2017)
  • Jao Mapa (1995–1999)
  • Jason Abalos (2005–2017; moved to GMA Network)
  • Jay Manalo (1995–2002)
  • Jay-R Siaboc (2007–2014)
  • Jerome Sala (2005–2007)
  • Jessa Zaragoza (2000–2005; returned to GMA Network)
  • Jewel Mische (2010–2013; quit showbiz)
  • Jhong Hilario (2003–2016; focused on It's Showtime)
  • John Lloyd Cruz (1997–2017; 2019–2021; moved to GMA Network)
  • John Wayne Sace (2003–2005)[11][12] [13][14]
  • John Estrada (1995–2004; moved to GMA Network on 2018 and returned to ABS-CBN in 2021)
  • Jessy Mendiola (2008–2019; moved to TV5 Network)
  • John Prats (1995–2016; focused on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano and It's Showtime)
  • Jon Avila (2007–2010; quit showbiz)
  • Julia Clarete (1997–2003; quit showbiz)
  • Karylle (2008–2015; focused on It's Showtime)
  • Khalil Ramos (2013–2020; moved to GMA Network)
  • Kisses Delavin (2017–2019; moved to GMA Network)
  • Kris Aquino (1995–2004)
  • Kristofer Martin (2007–2009; moved to GMA Network)
  • Kuh Ledesma (1997–1999; 2003–2010; now a freelance artist)
  • Lala Vinzon (2017–2021; moved to GMA Network)
  • Lani Misalucha (1998–2000; 2007–2009; 2012–2016; moved to GMA Network)
  • Lauren Young (2008–2012; moved to GMA Network)
  • Makisig Morales (2016–2019; migrated to Australia)
  • Maricel Soriano (1995–2000; now a freelance artist)
  • Mark Bautista (2004–2010; moved to GMA Network)
  • Martin del Rosario (2007–2013; moved to GMA Network)
  • Matt Evans (2006–2015)
  • Mark Anthony Fernandez (1995–2001)
  • Matthew Mendoza (1995–2001)
  • Mavy & Cassy Legaspi (2014–2016; moved to GMA Network)
  • Meg Imperial (2013–2017)
  • Maxine Medina (2016–2020; moved to GMA Network)
  • Megan Young (2009–2013; returned to GMA Network)
  • Melissa Ricks (2004–2013)
  • Mhyco Aquino (2003–2008)[11][12] [13][14]
  • Mico Aytona (2003–2005)[11][12] [13][14]
  • Mika Dela Cruz (2013–2016; moved to GMA Network)
  • Michelle Bayle (1999–2004)
  • Mylene Dizon (1995–2003)
  • Myrtle Sarrosa (2012–2020; moved to GMA Network)
  • Nikki Gil (2005–2015; quit showbiz)
  • Nikka Valencia (1995–2000)
  • Nikki Bacolod (2005–2009; now a freelance artist)
  • Nicole Uysiuseng (2008–2016; quit showbiz)
  • Paolo Contis (1996–2004; moved to GMA Network)
  • Paul Salas (2009–2018; returned to GMA Network)
  • Paula Peralejo (1995–2004; quit showbiz)
  • Pops Fernandez (1995–2003; returned to GMA Network)
  • Princess Velasco (2010–2016)
  • Rachelle Ann Go (2004–2010; returned to GMA Network)
  • Richard Yap (2012–2020; moved to GMA Network)
  • Rafael Rosell (2002–2012)
  • Rayver Cruz (2005–2018; returned to GMA Network)
  • Regine Tolentino (1995–2003; 2017)
  • Rica Peralejo (1995–2007; quit showbiz)
  • Richard Gomez (1998–2002; 2011–2016)
  • Rico Yan (1995–2002)
  • RJ Rosales (2001–2004)
  • Ryan Agoncillo (2001–2006; returned to GMA Network)
  • Sandara Park (2004–2007; returned to South Korea)
  • Sergio Garcia (2003–2005)[11][12] [13][14]
  • Sheryn Regis (2004–2010)
  • Tom Rodriguez (2010–2012; moved to GMA Network)
  • Tootsie Guevara (1997–2003)
  • Venus Raj (2011–2013)
  • Victor Neri (1995–2006)
  • Victor Basa (2006–2011)
  • Wendy Valdez (2006–2010; quit showbiz)
  • Wowie de Guzman (1995–2001)
  • Xian Lim (2008–2021; moved to GMA Network)

Release[]

For most of its broadcast history ASAP was broadcast through ABS-CBN from its premiere in 1995 to 2020. Following the shutdown of ABS-CBN due to its franchise non-renewal in mid-2020, ASAP moved to ABS-CBN Corporation's pay television network Kapamilya Channel with simulcasts of the variety show available in Jeepney TV.[15] In October 2020, the show made its free TV return on A2Z Since January 24, 2021, ASAP started it's simulcasts on TV5.[16]

Segments[]

Current[]

  • ASAP PPOP - features P-Pop boy and girl groups for their new releases and special performances on stage.
  • New Gen DIVAS - features young divas who come from mid to late 2010s singing competitions.
  • ASAP Star Magic Presents - a reboot of the Full Circle segment, this is where Star Magic artists sing and dance on stage.
  • ASAP Transformation - a segment inspired by 'Your Face Sounds Familiar'.
  • ASAP Fresh - performances from Filipino bands and their collaboration with the ASAP performers.
  • ASAP Discoveries - features netizens who went viral and they get the chance to perform with ASAP mainstay.
  • ASAP Exclusive
  • The Greatest Showdown - the mainstays perform/sing Filipino and English songs depending on a certain theme. A merger of the 'Champions Showdown' and the 'Music Box' segments, this segment was introduced on December 16, 2018.

Former[]

  • ASAP Concert Presents
  • Regine Velasquez Collaborations

Licensing and merchandise[]

ASAP Music[]

ASAP Music is the record label of ASAP, distributed by Star Music. The label has released a tribute compilation album to OPM classic pop-rock band, Hotdog. It has also released soundtracks of ABS-CBN TV series Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl and Your Song presents: My Only Hope—all of which starred Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. It has also released dance compilations for the defunct segment "Ultimate Dance 4" and the current segment "Supah Dance Plus". All of which contain original remixes and dance songs.[17]

ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards[]

ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards is an annual award show which is held on a Sunday afternoon during ASAP variety show every end of the year, usually November or December. It honors the year's biggest television, movie, and music acts, as voted by Kapamilya fans. In November 2015, the ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards is changed to ASAP Pop Teen Choice Awards.

ASAP Fanatic[]

ASAP Fanatic is the first variety show for teens aired every Sunday afternoon after ASAP Mania on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It showcases select teen celebrities of the network, which features production numbers like Full Circle including the winners of Star Circle Quest, TV Idol, Qpids, Pinoy Big Brother evicted housemates and ABS-CBN Star Magic talents as well. It ran from May 23, 2004 to June 25, 2006 and was replaced by Love Spell on its timeslot. [18][19]

Others[]

  • ASAP Lifestyle - ASAP's clothing line, available through BUM boutiques in the Philippines.[20]
  • ASAP Bookazine - ASAP's book-magazine, and the first ever book-magazine released by a Philippine TV show.[21]
  • ASAP Online - ASAP's official website, where viewers, fans and supporters can view information about the show, read fun facts about the cast, get an update on the events and lifestyle, view photos and videos on-set, send their requests to artists, and even chat with them.[22]
  • ASAP Remix - A "throwback" spin-off musical variety show aired on cable channel Jeepney TV every Sunday from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM, just hours before the latest ASAP episode that will air on ABS-CBN. It features selected memorable production numbers featuring the entire ASAP cast with special guests for the past 20 years.
  • ASAP Natin 'To - A simulcast primetime airing of the previous week's ASAP episode is aired on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, Jeepney TV and TV5 every Sunday from 12:00 NN to 2:00 PM. Metro Channel every Sunday from 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN.

Studios used by ASAP[]

  • Delta Theatre (February 5, 1995–early 1997)
  • ABS-CBN Studio 10 (March 1997–present)

Awards[]

Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
2010 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Dance Group of the Year[23] ASAP Supahdance Won
2012 Most Promising Recording/Performing Group[24] ASAP Boys R Boys Won
2015 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Best Musical Variety Show Won
2018 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Hall Of Fame Best Musical Variety Show Hall Of Fame Won

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ ASAP Program History retrieved via asap.abs-cbn.com August 1, 2012
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  19. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 12, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  24. ^ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014.

Notes[]

  1. ^ Following the cease-and-desist order against ABS-CBN's free to air assets, the show resumed air on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcasts on other local networks

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