Epol/Apple
 | This article relies too much on references to primary sources. (April 2020) |
| Epol/Apple | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children's television series |
| Written by | Sarah Fernando Lumba[1][2][3][4][5] |
| Directed by | Paul Daza[1] Rene Guidote[2] Marinette Lusanta[3][4][5] |
| Theme music composer | Gina Fernandez[1] Jim Paredes[1] |
| Opening theme | "Epol/Apple Theme" by Jim Paredes and Lynn Sherman |
| Ending theme | "Epol/Apple Theme" (instrumental) |
| Composers | Noel Argosino[1] Froilan Malimban[1] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Marcela Claudette V. Sevilla[1] |
| Producer | Gina Lopez[1] |
| Editors | Noemi Cariaso-Mora[3][1] Rommel Malimban[3][1] Joel Barquez[1] Christopher Sioco[1] Aaron Teaño Noah Lacinlao[2] Karl Joseph Mayshle[1] Simmon "Mon" Faigal[5] |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | ABS-CBN Foundation Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), now Department of Education |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | NTSC |
| Original release | 1999[1] – 2004 |
Epol/Apple is a Philippine educational children's television series produced by the E-Media program[6] of ABS-CBN Foundation (formerly ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation) and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS; now the Department of Education). It aired on ABS-CBN from 1999 to its final episode in 2004 next to Sine'skwela and Math-Tinik. It is the ABS-CBN's only educational television series in English.
Cast[]
- Emman Abeleda as Kenneth
- Bryan Homecillo as Rap-Rap
- Marick Dacanay as Mary Grace
- Jiro Manio as Jiro
- Nina de Sagun as Jeanne
- Joseph Lindo Roble as Otep[3]
- Toots Javellana as Porfirio
- Bodjie Pascua as Kuya[2]/Tito[1] Luis
- Audie Gemora as Miguel
- Isa Fabregas as Kiara
- Michlee Lagdameo as Pilar
- Monique Wilson
- Julia Clarete
- Apollo Sheikh Abraham
- Icko Gonzalez
Production[]
The series' headwriter is Sarah Fernando Lumba.[1] One of the episode directors is Rene Guidote, who has also directed Sine'skwela, Bayani, Pahina and other educational series made by ABS-CBN Foundation.[7] As with other educational television programs from the ABS-CBN Foundation and DECS, a single episode of Epol/Apple took between three to nine months to make from conception to approval.[6]
Music[]
The "Epol/Apple Theme" was sung by Jim Paredes and Lynn Sherman, with lyrics by Gina Fernandez and music arranged by Paredes.[1] The series composers were Noel Argosino and Froilan Malimban, who also provided sound effects for the series.[1] The song "Goodbye My Friend" was written by headwriter Sarah Fernando Lumba and composed by Liezel Anne Tiamzon.[1]
In the 2002[8] episode about introductions, the song "What Is Your Name?" was written by Libay Linsangan-Cantor and arranged by Tiamzon.[1] In the first episode about ownership, the song "Is That Your ______?" was written by Dang Bagas and arranged by Mike Mella,[3] while in the second episode about ownership, the song "Are Those Your Toys ______?" was written by Divine Love Salvador and also arranged by Mella.[4]
- Partial list of songs
| Title | Lyricist | Composer/Arranger | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Epol/Apple Theme" | Gina Fernandez | Jim Paredes | [1] |
| "Goodbye My Friend" | Sarah Fernando Lumba | Liezel Anne Tiamzon | [1] |
| "Are Those Your Toys ______?" | Divine Love Salvador | Mike Mella | [4] |
| "How Old Are You?" | Divine Love Salvador | Mike Mella | [5] |
| "Is That Your ______?" | Dang Bagas | Mike Mella | [3] |
| "What Is Your Name?" | Libay Linsangan-Cantor | Liezel Anne Tiamzon | [1] |
| "Where Do You Live?" | Andrea Guevarra delos Reyes | Liezel Anne Tiamzon | [2] |
| "Where Do You Study?" | Divine Love Salvador | Mike Mella | [5] |
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television | Citation | N/A | ||
| ANAK TV SEAL | ANAK TV SEAL | Won |
Reruns[]
Reruns of the show is currently aired on ABS-CBN owned educational channel Knowledge Channel from the channel's launch in 1999.
From June 13, 2020, reruns of the show is currently aired on Kapamilya Channel. And it was ended on September 5, 2020.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Introductions | Epol Apple. YouTube. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e What is your address? | Epol Apple. YouTube. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ownership (1st Person) | Epol Apple. YouTube. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d Ownership II (1st person) | Epol Apple. YouTube. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Introducing Oneself | Personal details | Epol Apple. YouTube. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ a b Sison, Carla (6 September 2004). "Partners in education". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ Guidote, Rene. "Rene Guidote". LinkedIn. LinkedIn Corporation. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Epol Apple June 17, 2002". TFC. ABS-CBN Global. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ Staff writer (28 July 2002). "Educational Philippine TV program wins citation". Arab News. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Anak TV | Winner". www.anaktv.com. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- 1999 Philippine television series debuts
- 2004 Philippine television series endings
- 1990s Philippine television series
- 2000s Philippine television series
- ABS-CBN original programming
- English-language education television programming
- Philippine children's television series
- Philippine educational television series
- Philippine television shows featuring puppetry