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Willie Revillame renews partnership with GMA
WBR Entertainment Productions Inc. Chairman and CEO Willie Revillame recently renewed his co-production contract with GMA Network, Inc. for the airing of his top-rating variety program “Wowowin”.
Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Films President Annette M. Gozon, GMA First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari Abacan, GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, GMA Assistant Vice President for Program Management Mitzi Garcia, WBR Entertainment Production’s Atty. Alfonso R. Reyno Jr., Atty. King Reyno, and Atty. Ferdie Domingo.
Also in attendance were composers Lito Camo and Vehnee Saturno together with Willie’s co-hosts Janni Alipo-on, Sugar Mercado and Patricia Tumulak.
Willie expressed his happiness for finding a home in GMA, “Second home na namin ito at ng mga kababayan at Kapuso natin dahil talagang andito yung kasiyahan nila. Dito ko naramdaman yung haplos ng pagmamahal. Iba kasi ang tibok ng puso dito. Yung tibok ng puso sa GMA talagang may love, may pagmamahal. There's no competition within the company. May pagtutulungan.”
The TV host likewise promised that he will carry on with his program’s goal of extending help to more Filipinos while sharing joy and happiness.
“Asahan nila yung saya. Maraming games at maraming segments pa ang dapat abangan. Lahat ng pangarap ng ating mga kababayan, pwedeng makuha at ibibigay natin sa kanila yun. Everyday naman ang Wowowin from Monday to Friday. Ayokong pinahihirapan yung mga tao, dapat masayang-masaya pag-uuwi sila. Dapat extension ka ng kanilang hapag-kainan. Kasama mo sila sa kusina, sa bahay, sa bus, sa lahat. Itong Wowowin talaga, it's really a win. Winner ka dito,” he added.
Meanwhile, Atty. Gozon praised ‘Wowowin’ for performing well in the ratings game. He is also pleased with Willie’s reaffirmation of loyalty with GMA.
“We are very happy that he remains a loyal Kapuso. Siguro nga dahil yan si Willie, dati nasa atin yan, lumipat, bumalik pero ngayon mukhang talagang nakita na niya ang kanyang tahanan sapagkat dito nagre-rate ang mga program niya. Walang kaduda-duda yun.”
Mr. Duavit, on the other hand, thanked Willie for his continued trust in the Network and revealed that the viewers can look forward to seeing him do international shows.
“Maraming salamat, Willie sa iyong patuloy na pagtitiwala. Si Willie ay isang mabuting kaibigan, a very loyal partner, co-worker, at minamahal ng maraming manunuod at mga kababayan. Tayo ay nasisiyahan na second home ni Willie ang GMA. Makakaasa siya sa ating suporta sa hinaharap. In fact, we're looking at what we can do with Willie more frequently sa international naman.”
Kapuso viewers abroad can also catch Wowowin via GMA Network’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com. (30)
Wowowin continues to bring smiles to Filipino audiences via extended timeslot
Revillame became a co-host of 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on ABS-CBN in 1998. He then joined his former Lunch Date co-host Randy Santiago and John Estrada in a new noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan (MTB), which replaced 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. He immediately bonded with his co-hosts and the three were noted for their comic chemistry.
The newborn triumvirate of Santiago, Estrada, and Revillame was noticed by the viewers. Criticism followed Revillame's new-found fame as TV host. Some branded the new trio as a rehashed version of the more established Tito, Vic and Joey, their rival counterparts in the other noontime show, Eat Bulaga on GMA 7. Other viewers and critics denounced Willie for acting like a "sex maniac" with his vulgar behavior with the Calendar Girl contestants in MTB. Despite the criticism, the new trio of Santiago, Estrada, and Revillame received immense support from ABS-CBN management.
Magandang Tanghali Bayan started its first live episode on November 30, 1998. This was Willie's third noontime show after Lunch Date (GMA 7) and 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (ABS-CBN), and his first major TV show after playing bit roles in sitcoms. MTB later dethroned rival show Eat Bulaga on GMA 7 in the ratings game. MTB is also the primary sponsor of the popular tabloid "TikTik Tonite". In fact, from 2001-2002, Revillame held the editor-in-chief position and was featured as the centerfold in the tabloid's 300th issue.
Willie was married to former beauty queen Liz Almoro in civil rites at Lipa, Batangas on March 2005 officiated by film star and town Mayor, Vilma Santos. This was followed shortly by a lavish church wedding in June 2005 that was sponsored by commercial entities and most probably ABS-CBN network. The wedding was adjudged by readers of YES Magazine as "Wedding of the Year" for 2005. He and his wife Liz now have a son, Juan Emmanuel (Juamee).
Despite the hoopla and extravaganza of Revillame's wedding and on-air vows of love and devotion to his wife, it was finally confirmed that Revillame's marriage is undergoing the process of annulment upon the instigation of Liz Almoro.
Willie Revillame has three daughters from previous relationships. One of his daughters, Meryl Soriano, is an actress. On August 27, 2007, Willie's daughter Meryl gave birth to a baby boy named Elijah. It was Meryl's firstborn with ex-husband, actor Bernard Palanca and officially Willie's first grandchild.
He is currently building his first real estate business Wil Theater Mall which will soon rise near ABS-CBN Eugenio Lopez Drive in Quezon City, Philippines.
Revillame earned a living as a professional drummer. He met his mentor, entertainer Randy Santiago, in 1986 while performing in a high school play, "Tikboy: Alyas boy Dragon", where he starred as the main actor "Tikboy". Santiago eventually hired Revillame as his sidekick in the now-defunct GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date where Revillame stayed for three months and was signed by Regal Films to star alongside Joey Marquez in the movie Bobocop (from Tagalog word 'bobo', meaning 'dumb'), a spoof of the hit Hollywood movie Robocop. Revillame was then on cast in movies playing sidekick to other movie personalities like Philip Salvador, Rudy Fernandez, Edu Manzano, Cesar Montano, Aga Muhlach, Dolphy, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. He married Princess Punzalan, daughter of broadcasters Helen Vela and Orly Punzalan.
Viewers of the undisputed variety-game show Wowowin will get to experience more fun as the program airs on an extended timeslot beginning August 9.
Kapuso host Willie Revillame combines the fun, suspense, and excitement every Sunday. In the program, there will be two main games and each game will have an elimination and a jackpot round.
Willie Revillame (born Wilfredo Buendia Revillame, January 27, 1961), is a Filipino variety show host, singer and comedian. He is currently the host of ABS-CBN's noontime show Wowowee.
Willie Revillame (born Wilfredo Buendia Revillame, January 27, 1961), is a Filipino variety show host, singer and comedian. He is currently the host of ABS-CBN's noontime show Wowowee.
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