GALLERY: IBC-13 introduces new shows in star-studded trade launch

February 11, 2016 In a star-studded trade launch dubbed as Go Win Your 13, IBC-13 introduced its new line-up of shows for the second half of the year, anchored around its reality singing search for kiddie superstars Little Superstar.

The Metrowalk Tent was literally discovered a singing talented superstars for kids as IBC president and chief executive office Boots Anson-Roa expressed her excitement about the new shows.

“I’m very excited about the new shows. We’ve always been introducing things differently and the new shows are no exception,” Roa told IBC News.

Roa said that for starters, Little Superstar is searching for the kiddie superstar and was open to kids aged 5 to 13 years old and above. “I think this is a show that appeals to the kids for the singing talented as there are many young Filipinos who like to be a kiddie superstar.”

Premiering on Saturday at 6PM, February 13, it is hosted by the 'Primetime Princess of IBC' and 'Asia's OPM Pop Sweetheart' Janella Salvador. The country's top performer Jeffrey Hidalgo, 'Asia's Queen of Soul' Jaya and 'Prince of Themesongs' Bryan Termulo are the judges.

Premiering this Monday night (February 15) is te much-anticipated kilig-serye Till My Heartaches End, topbilled by versatile teen actress Sue Ramirez and Kapinoy actor Aljur Abrenica were introduced during the launch. The series airs weeknights at 8:30PM premiered.

“#ParangNormal” starring Ella Cruz which Lorenzana said will appeal to “people who like horror except the show is not only horror but also very funny.”

Another upcoming show that the network is excited about is Bimby, the children's afternoon teleserye.

Kapinoy child actor Bimby Aquino-Yap, Jr. marked as his third afternoon teleserye project, together with Donna Cruz, Zoren Legaspi, Cheska Garcia-Kramer and Keempee de Leon.

Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan, a 1982 film drama directed by Danny Zialcity, will be revived as primetime teledrama by Viva for IBC-13 and alread premiered in February 1, weeknights at 9:15PM.

Topbilled by Andi Eigenmann, Onemig Bondoc, the loveteam of Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews, directed by Mac Alejandre and Gil Tejada, Jr.. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan promise to provide the audience with high quality primetime viewing experience. Each episode will surely be a must-watch.

In March, three new shows for IBC-13 as it celebrates on its 56th year offering. First up is the TV adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Roberta. Under the management of Secarats Talent Management Services, Roberta is starring the newest the child wonder Carleen Sky Aclan in her lead role, with the newest Kapinoy actor Alwyn Uytingco, acclaimed actress Jackie Lou Blanco, the comeback stars of Wowie de Guzman and Jennica Garcia.

Roa revealed that IBC-13 is bringing back the longest-running and top-rating game shows on Philippine television Kwarta o Kahon hosted by John Estrada. With Ingrid dela Paz and together with 'Tropa ng Kwarta' are Saida Diola. Smokey Manaloto and Roxanne Guinoo. This game show brought fun, entertainment and prize money to Kapinoys around the world and enabled residents in participating the malls to provide the resources they need in their communities by working together in time-bound challenges in the show. Featuring sponsored game portions and the original Kwarta o Kahon game

From the succcess of the very first and phenomenal hit fantaserye Janella in Wonderland, IBC-13 continues to producing a fantaserye genre for the primetime fantasy series about the mermaid Syrena.

In the mermaid story, Superstar Circle grand winner and the leading lady to watch for Liza Soberano will play the lead role Syrena, a girl who will transform into a mermaid wherein the stories about mermaids and sea creatures in the underwater scenes.

Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and Cathy O. Camarillo, Syrena also features Diego Loyzaga, Maricar Reyes, Richard Quan, Tom Taus and Virginia Pozon with Angel Aquino as Elisa.

There’s also “#ParangNormal” starring Ella Cruz which Lorenzana said will appeal to “people who like horror except the show is not only horror but also very funny.”

And for those who are big on both sports and comedy, TV5 will soon be unleashing “No Harm, No Foul,” a sitcom that will star not only Ogie Alcasid, Randy Santiago, Tuesday Vargas, Long Mejia, Eula Caballero, Valeen Montenegro and Sophie Albert but also former and current PBA stars Willie Miller, Gary David, Beau Belga, Kiefer Ravena, and Yoyong Martirez.

Other new shows already on the air include the new season of “Wattpad Presents” and the Philippine adaptation of the popular Korean telenovela, “Baker King” which aside from the top-rating coverage of the PBA games have further strengthened TV5′s primetime line-up. Also enhancing the network’s late-night line-up is Jojo Alejar’s “The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.” which is back on TV5 after a brief stint with GMA.

Lorenzana pointed out that while TV5 continues to shake things up in the industry and trying many different things, the new shows all have one thing in common: they are all part of what makes the Happy Network, well, happy.