- StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
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StarStruck 
Format Interactive talent show
Reality showPresented by Dingdong Dantes (2003-09)
Nancy Castiglione (2003-04)
Jolina Magdangal (2004-07)
Raymond Gutierrez (2005-present)
Carla Abellana (2009-present)
Dennis Trillo (2009-present)Judges Joey de Leon (2003-06)
Joyce E. Bernal (2003-04)
Ida Henares (2003-05)
Janice de Bellen (2004)
Aiza Seguerra (2004)
Christopher de Leon (2004)
Louie Ignacio (2004-07)
Lorna Tolentino (2005-07)
Douglas Quijano† (2006-07)
Floy Quintos (2009-present)
Lolit Solis (2009-present)
Iza Calzado (2009-present)Country of origin Philippines No. of seasons 6 No. of episodes 329 (2003-07) Production Executive producer(s) Wilma Galvante Location(s) Initial auditions: Various
Semi-finals and finals
GMA Broadway Centrum (2003-07)
GMA Network Center - Studio 5 (2009-present)
Finale: Araneta ColiseumRunning time Varies between 1/2 an hour – 2 hours Production company(s) GMA New Media, Inc. Distributor GMA Network Broadcast Original channel GMA Network Picture format 480i NTSC Original run October 27, 2003 – present External links Website StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition (singing, dancing, acting, hosting) airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.
The program seeks to discover new celebrities in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. The Filipino public votes for the outcomes of the later stages through text voting and half of the results are from the judges (more popularly known as council). The judges give critiques of the contestants performances depending on the challenges that are being given to the contestants. Since season 1, the council had a lot of members including Joey de Leon (actor, singer-songwriter and comedian), Joyce Bernal (multi-awarded directress), Ida Henares (GMA Networks Artist Center Head) Christopher de Leon (multi-awarded actor), Louie Ignacio (StarStrucks director), Lorna Tolentino (a grandslam actress), and the late Douglas Quijano (one of showbiz industrys respected talent manager).
The show has been hosted up to the present time by Dingdong Dantes from the first season up to the fourth season, Jolina Magdangal since the second season up to the fourth season, Raymond Gutierrez from the third season and Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo as the new hosts on the 5th season. Nancy Castiglione co-hosted the show with Dingdong Dantes from the first season.
The show airs weeknights in the Philippines & its 5th season is in the works and is expected to air in November 2009.
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Format
Across the nation, casting tours are held in different regions, wherein hopeful contestants are screened by preliminary panels to be selected for star quality, acting talent, or humorous potential and human interest. The audition process is long, beginning with thousands of hopefuls showcasing their talents and interviewed by the panelists.
The competition heats-up when the hopefuls are cut down to fourteen young hopefuls and be the official contestants for a respective Season.
The Final Judgment will then award the finalists respective titles. There will be two ultimate survivors, a male and a female, at the end of every season. The winners are determined through the average of the text and online votes plus the decision of the three members of the StarStruck Council. However in Season 3, from the two ultimate survivors, there will be an Ultimate Sole Survivor, which will earn the winner extra prizes. While in Season 4 instead of a final four, the format differentiates by choosing the final six as there will be four big winners for the season, composed of Ultimate Love Team, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Sweet Heart.
Season synopses
StarStruck StarStruck Finalists
(with dates of elimination)Season 1 Final 14 (2003–2004) Mark Herras Ultimate Male Survivor Jennylyn Mercado Ultimate Female Survivor Rainier Castillo First Prince Yasmien Kurdi First Princess Nadine Samonte January 9, 2004 Dion Ignacio January 9, 2004 Christian Esteban December 26, 2003 Katrina Halili December 19, 2003 Tyron Perez December 12, 2003 Sheena Halili December 5, 2003 Jade Lopez November 28, 2003 Anton dela Paz November 21, 2003 Cristine Reyes November 14, 2003 Alvin Aragon November 7, 2003 Season 2 Final 14 (2004–2005) Mike Tan Ultimate Male Survivor Ryza Cenon Ultimate Female Survivor C. J. Muere* First Prince LJ Reyes First Princess Kirby de Jesus January 21, 2005 Megan Young January 21, 2005 Benj Pacia January 14, 2005 C. J. Muere December 24, 2004 Krizzy Jareño December 17, 2004 Chris Martin December 10, 2004 Ana David December 6, 2004 Ken Punzalan November 19, 2004 Ailyn Luna November 12, 2004 Kevin Santos November 5, 2004 Jelaine Santos October 29, 2004 Season 3 Final 14 (2005–2006) Marky Cielo Sole Survivor
Ultimate Male SurvivorJackie Rice Ultimate Female Survivor Gian Carlos First Prince Iwa Moto First Princess Chuck Allie February 26, 2006 Jana Roxas February 26, 2006 Vivo Ouano February 5, 2006 Bugz Daigo February 5, 2006 Arci Muñoz January 22, 2006 Sara Larsson January 15, 2006 Rea Nakpil January 8, 2006 Johan Santos January 1, 2006 Vaness del Moral December 25, 2005 Jeric Rizalado December 18, 2005 Season 4 Final 14 (2006–2007) Jewel Mische Ultimate Sweetheart Aljur Abrenica Ultimate Hunk Kris Bernal Ultimate Female
LoveteamMart Escudero** Ultimate Male
LoveteamPrince Stefan First Prince Rich Asuncion** First Princess Stef Prescott March 11, 2007 Paulo Avelino March 11, 2007 Jesi Corcuera February 18, 2007 Mart Escudero February 18, 2007 Rich Asuncion February 4, 2007 Jan Manual February 4, 2007 Dex Quindoza January 21, 2007 Hazel Uy January 21, 2007 Renee Lascuna January 14, 2007 Dave Valentino January 14, 2007 Season 5 Final 14 (2009–2010) Sarah Lahbati Ultimate Female Survivor Steven Silva Ultimate Male Survivor Diva Montelaba First Princess Enzo Pineda First Prince Rocco Nacino Second Prince Nina Kodaka February 14, 2010 Ian Batherson January 31, 2010 Rox Montealegre January 24, 2010 Piero Vergara January 10, 2010 Princess Snell January 10, 2010 Sef Cadayona December 27, 2009 Zeryl Lim December 20, 2009 Rye Burgos December 13, 2009 Fianca Cruz December 6, 2009 Note: The First Prince and First Princess designations
were applied retroactively on 2006.Season 1
Main article: StarStruck (Season 1)StarStruck was first announced on the GMA Network Sunday entertainment program SOP, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at SM Supermalls throughout the Philippines.
The first season of StarStruck was then directed by Lino Cayetano, and was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione. The council, which guides the finalists throughout the competition are composed of Joey De Leon, Ida Henares and Bb. Joyce Bernal.
The pilot episode aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned for a stab at stardom, the initial cut of 100 was reduced to 60, from 60 to 30 and from 30 to only 14 teens as finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to compare their personalities, talents, etc.
The twist is that every week, one of the Final 14 may have to bid goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title.
StarStruck Kids (2004)
Main article: StarStruck KidsAfter the phenomenal success of StarStruck, GMA Network was inspired to launch a kiddie version of the show. The first and the last of its kind in the StarStruck franchise, the show is geared towards finding new child wonders. The show was first aired on March 20, 2004 and was shown every weekdays.
The show featured young contestants aging from 5 to 7 years old. The rules for picking the two "Ultimate Survivors" were the same as the senior version of Starstruck. Seven boys and seven girls, also known as 14 K, were picked among hundreds who applied for the contest.
The Final Judgment was held on June 5, 2004 at the Aliw Theater. Sam Bumatay and Kurt Perez were the StarStruck Kids Ultimate Survivors.
Season 2
Main article: StarStruck (Season 2)It was first aired on October 11, 2004 and ended on February 20, 2005 with a new set of Survivors and a more rigid tests. The same rules were applied in selecting the Ultimate Survivors.
The show primer aired the untold secrets of the first season's Final 14, the life they had before and after StarStruck and the changes StarStruck made into their lives.
There were slight changes made in The Council. Bb. Joyce Bernal was replaced by director Louie Ignacio.
Season 3
Main article: StarStruck (Season 3)StarStruck Season 3: The Nationwide Invasion started December 2005 and ended on March 12, 2006 (the Final Judgement) airing on Philippine TV replacing Darna. From millions of hopefuls from different provinces all over the Philippines, only 14 will have the chance to survive. If in the first two seasons, StarStruck is shown only weekdays having Friday as Elimination Night, this season Mondays to Fridays will be tests and Sundays would be the elimination night. The show held its Final Judgment on March 12, 2006.
This time, from the two Ultimate Survivors, a Sole Survivor will be picked who will win more than 10 million pesos worth of prizes, consisting of an exclusive GMA talent management contract, a new house and lot, a large cash prize and a livelihood showcase.
This season was hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal and Raymond Gutierrez, and members of The Council were Joey de Leon, Lorna Tolentino and Louie Ignacio.
Season 4
Main article: StarStruck (Season 4)On September 3, 2006, GMA Network formally announced the return of their reality-based talent show now titled StarStruck: The Next Level (aka StarStruck 4), a new and improved edition of the popular show. Hosted by the same hosts and headed by The Council members' Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio and Douglas Quijano, the show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.
In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.
Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the "TOP 20". Also, four winners will be picked this year — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.
Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.
Top 20
- Lizzy Pecson
- Chad Burden
- Jean De Castro
- Kiko Junio
- Chariz Solomon
- Lui Perez
Season 5
Main article: StarStruck (season 5)GMA Network announced that there will be a 5th season. Auditions for the new season started on the day it was launched on August 30, 2009. It has been confirmed that Dingdong Dantes, Raymond Guttierez and Carla Abellana (replacing Jolina Magdangal) will host the 5th season of Starstruck. The new Starstruck council is composed of stage writer and director Floy Quintos, actress Iza Calzado and another unnamed actor. Dennis Trillo becomes replacement for Dingdong Dantes who later hosts for Family Feud where Richard Gomez, the original host of its show, is planning to run for congressman of Ormoc.[1]
Major changes will happen on the show on its 5th season. The regular daily show will become a daily update show and will focus on the lives of the contestants and their activities and tests on the show. It will be hosted by the show's alumni, Mark Herras and Sheena Halili of season 1, LJ Reyes of season 2, Arci Munoz of season 3 and Paulo Avelino of season 4. From seasons 3 and 4 the performance night and elimination night both happen during the Sunday show, this season there will be a Saturday edition and it is the performance night and will be hosted by Raymond Gutierrez. The Sunday edition is the elimination night and will be hosted by Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo.
Awards and nominations
StarStruck has been a recipient of various local Best Reality Show Awards as well as Best TV Hosts Awards for its past seasons.
It was also acclaimed internationally. The StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion (Season 3) Final Judgment was awarded nominated and Highly Commended in the 2006 Asian TV Awards. The same StarStruck III: The Final Judgment was also a Finalist for Variety Special Category in the 2007 New York Festival TV Program & Promotion Awards.
Last November 18, Starstruck won again as Best Reality Talent Search Program in the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for TV, while Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal & Raymond Gutierrez as Best Reality Talent Search Program Hosts Winners.
Trivia
- The Philippines' premiere all male dance group, The Maneouvres, are considered by fans as the lucky charms of the contestants. Mark Herras, Ryza Cenon, Jewel Mische, Mart Escudero all danced with The Maneouvres during their solo numbers before being pronounced as winners in the contest, with the exception of Batch 3's Marky Cielo. The Maneouvres were not able to dance during the 3rd. season's final judgement due to schedule constraints but Marky started harnessing his dance skills with the Maneouvres when he became a regular on SOP years before his early demise on December 2008.
- All of the StarStruck's signature dances & were choreographed by the legendary ace choreographer, Geleen Eugenio, with the exception of Batch 1's Hey yah (Sung by ) which was choreographed by , they danced to the tunes of the said song at SOP's front act segment on that same year, they later danced it with the StartStruck contestants for their dance week & it came out so good that the contestants started dancing the said song during their mall tours until it became their signature dance.
- Starstuck's first season in 2003 once had a rating of 41.6% nationwide.
- Nadine Samonte was part of ABS-CBN's star circle batch 10, her batchmates are Dennis Trillo, Reggie Curley and Bea Alonzo. Bea remained an ABS-CBN star while Dennis, later followed by Nadine all defected to GMA where their careers soared to greater heights.
- Mart Escudero is a nephew of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero, his real name is Marc Butler but he then opted to use Escudero to easily be identified with the Filipino Audience.
- Nadine Samonte, Mart Escudero, & Kirby De Jesus are former ABS-CBN talents before joining StarStruck, the careers of both Nadine & Mart soared to greater heights after joining StarStruck.
- Mark Herras & Mark Cielo don't only share the same talent in dancing but they also have the same name. They are both named Mark Angelo (Mark Angelo Santos Herras / Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo).
- Ken Punzalan & CJ Muere also auditioned for Star Circle Quest's first season but all failed to make it to the top 10.
- It wasn't Katrina Halili who first jumped into the sexy bandwagon, it was her batchmate Dion Ignacio. Dion became an endorser for Carter underwear alongside Jericho Rosales & was part of the Cosmopolitan's bachelor bash for 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2008. Later Christine Reyes, Iwa Moto, Jackie Rice, Prince Stefan, Paulo Avelino, & Aljur Abrenica all jumped into the sexy bandwagon.
- All 7 female contestants of the 1st. season all made it to the FHM's 100 sexiest for 2003, Katrina Halili became number 1 for 2 consecutive years 2006 & 2007 then later Cristine Reyes as number 1 for 2009.
- Megan Young and Johan Santos are among the Starstruck alumni who later become housemates in Pinoy Big Brother of the rival TV station ABS-CBN. Young appeared in Celebrity Edition 2 while Santos appeared in Double Up. Young would later be a regular talent of the station. Santos was crowned as the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Fourth Big Placer.
- Marky Cielo (1988–2008, aged 20) was the first and only StarStruck alumni and winner to passed away.
- Batch 5 have the oldest and youngest winner of StarStruck (relative to the Final Judgment). Steven Silva is the oldest winner at 23 while Sarah Lahbati is the yougest winner at 16. Aljur Abrenica was also 16 when he won the Ultimate Hunk title.
- The youngest contestant to win is Jackie Rice, who was 14 at that time.
- Princess Snell and Ian Batherson are castaways of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown
- Rich Asuncion joined Bb. Pilipinas 2009 and she ranked First Runner-up.
- Among the StarStruck finalists, eleven have departed from GMA Network as of November 2010. Megan Young, Cristine Reyes, Johan Santos, Tyrone Perez, Piero Vergara, Paulo Avelino and Ultimate Winner Jewel Mische have all defected to ABS-CBN, while First Prince Rainier Castillo, First Princess, Arci Munoz, Ultimate Winner Mart Escudero and Nadine Samonte were moved to the emerging TV5.
- Most of the Ultimate Survivors, First Princes and First Princesses are part of the cast of currently aired Danserye called Time of My Life.
- Sheena Halili becaming as a news anchor in May Tamang Balita of GMA News TV.
See also
- List of GMA Network shows
References
External links
Hosts Dingdong Dantes (2003-2009) | Nancy Castiglione (2003-2004) | Jolina Magdangal (2004-2007) | Raymond Gutierrez (2005-present) | Carla Abellana (2009-present) | Dennis Trillo (2009-present)Council Joey de Leon (2003-2006) | Ida Henares (2003) | Joyce Bernal (2003-2004) | Louie Ignacio (2004-2007) | Christopher De Leon (2004) | Lorna Tolentino (2005-2007) | Douglas Quijano (2006-2007) | Iza Calzado (2009-present) | Floy Quintos (2009-present) | Lolit Solis (2009-present)Winners Mark Herras & Jennylyn Mercado | Mike Tan & Ryza Cenon | Marky Cielo & Jackie Rice | Aljur Abrenica, Jewel Mische and Kris Bernal & Mart Escudero | Steven Silva and Sarah LahbatiRunners-up Rainier Castillo & Yasmien Kurdi | C. J. Muere & LJ Reyes | Gian Carlos & Iwa Moto | Prince Stefan & Rich Asuncion | Enzo Pineda, Diva Montelaba & Rocco NacinoCategories:- StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
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- Philippine reality television series
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