Sports superstars, movie celebs in new Vintage TV programming

Manila Standard - March 27, 1998

Vintage Sports, the country's leader in sports production and marketing, has now metamorphosed into Vintage Television, the newest major player in the television industry.

This was announced Thursday by Carlos "Bobong" Velez, chairman of Vintage Television, during the launch of Vintage Television's new programming lineup in a glitzy affair at the Hotel Rembrandt ballroom.

The new Vintage Television, which is actually a merging of Vintage Sports and VTV Entertainment, is a "virtual network" on IBC-13 as it occupies the entire night-time hours of the station, from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight, Monday to Sunday under a block-time agreement with IBC.

Velez stressed that the unique strength of Vintage Television is that it brings together the superstars of local sports with the leading lights of Philippine moviedom under one roof, in a never-before-tried mix.

Think of it as a local version of Hollywood meet the NBA. Hence, for the first time ever, the likes of basketball icons Johnny Abarrienos, Alvin Patrimonio and Marlou Aquino will join hands with tinseltown's Rosanna Roces, actor Smokey Manaloto and Antoinette Taus in a series of promorional efforts for the new Vintage Television.

One thing Vintage Television already has going for it is a well-entrenched niche of local TV viewers - fans of sports programs and now seeks to build upon this foundation by expanding into a new area, that of local entertainment, by producing shows whose formats have a proven track record of success.

Vintage Television's banner shows will continue to be its sports programs led by its flagship program, the PBA games, which Vintage has been producing for television for the last 18 years. Vintage Television also features the popular National Basketball Association (NBA) and the best boxing-matches shows (Blow by Blow and Super Bouts) on Philippine television.

Vintage Television also boasts of the award-winning sports tele-magazine show Hot Stuff, hosted by Chino Trinidad and Anthony Suntay.

Other Vintage Television sports offerings include a US top-rating wrestling show (WCW), a Eurepean top-rating soccer show (UEFA), a tennis show (ATP Tour Highlights) and a brand-new horse-racing show (Kabayo, Karera, Karerista, Fridays, 10 p.m.), to be hosted by PBL Commissioner and sportsman Yeng Guiao.

Vintage Television also introduced six brand-new locally-produced shows, including two weekly comedy programs, a teen romance, a horror series based on a hit movie, a new lifestyle magazine for teens and a weekly hit action movie featuring the heavyweights of the genre.

Among the new shows, which begin airing on March 28, are:
 * Goin' Bayabas (Saturdays, 8 p.m.), a reincarnation of the '80s top-rating Goin' Bananas will featuring Smokey Manaloto, Ian de Leon, Earl Ignacio, Keempee de Leon, Ara Mina, Cheska Garcia, Beth Tamayo, Daisy Reyes and Onyok Velasco.
 * WOW! (Wednesdays, 8 p.m.) starring Rosanna Roces and offering much more than hidden cameras, spoofs, gags and practical jokes.
 * Dear Heart (Saturdays, at 6 p.m.), an advice column for the MTV generation hosted by Antoinette Taus and starring Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Raven Villanueva, Diego Castro, Dingdong Avanzado, Ina Raymundo and many others.
 * Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Saturdays, 7 p.m.) based on the hit movie of the same title and featuring Donna Cruz, Robin da Roza, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Jake Roxas, Onemig Bondoc, Luigi Alvarez and G. Toengi.
 * V.U. (Wednesdays, 7 p.m.), the newest lifestyle magazine show for the Generation X.
 * Sinemaks (mga Sine Maaksyon ng VTV), featuring homegrown action blockbusters of Fernando Poe Jr., Robin Padilla, Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla, Eddie Garcia, Raymart Santiago, Edu Manzano and many others.

Vintage Television will also be showing the new Extreme Action Theater (Thursday, 9 p.m.) composed of foreign action-packed movies and The Bikini Open (Wednesdays, 9 p.m.) which takes viewers on an exciting odyssey to the world's best bikini contest.

Notable Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? episodes
1: The Gifted (Donna Cruz would like to thank the following) 2: Ang Pagbabalik ng Lagim (Jake Roxas would like to thank the following) 3: Sumigaw Ka Hanggat Gusto Mo (Onemig Bondoc would like to thank the following/G. Toengi would like to thank the following) 4: Ang Huling Kahilingan (Gladys Reyes would like to thank the following/Wowie de Guzman would like to thank the following) 5: Lanang (Ace Espinosa would like to thank the following) 6: Ang Multo sa Ospital (Cherry Pie Picache would like to thank the following/Jay Manalo would like to thank the following) 7: Phobia (Michael Flores would like to thank the following) 8: Biktima (Aya Medel would like to thank the following) 9: Binhi (Vina Morales would like to thank the following) 10: The Stalker (Lawrence David would like to thank the following) 11: Hihilahin Kita Sa Hukay (before the end with the cops) (Mylene Dizon would like to thank the following/Guila Alvarez would like to thank the following/Katya Santos would like to thank the following/Raffy Rodriguez would like to thank the following) 12: Manika (before the end with the cops) (Melisse "Mumay" Santiago would like to thank the following/Shaina Magdayao would like to thank the following) 13. The Spirit (before the end with the cops) (Chubi del Rosario would like to thank the following/Anne Curtis would like to thank the following) 14. The Boyfriend (before the end with the cops to kill Brando) (Ynez Veneracion would like to thank the following) 15. Baryo Sagrado (Ana Capri would like to thank the following) 16. Massacre Movie (Eric Quizon would like to thank the following) 17. The Cult (before the end with the cops) (Jake Roxas would like to thank the following) Other notable episodes:
 * Starring: Donna Cruz and Robin da Roza
 * Directed by: Mac Alejandre
 * March 28, 1998
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Ang Pagbabalik ng Lagim)
 * (end during credits: Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms)
 * Starring: Chin Chin Gutierrez and Jake Roxas
 * Directed by: Ipe Pelino, dgpi
 * Also starring: Lee Robin Salazar, Mymy Davao, Chi de Jesus
 * April 4, 1998
 * (in the scene of Jake from the fashion practice: Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners)
 * (end during credits: God Be With You  - The Cranberries)
 * Starring: Onemig Bondoc, Luigi Alvarez and G. Toengi
 * Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr.
 * April 18, 1998
 * (during scenes: Quit Playing Games With My Heart - Backstreet Boys)
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Ang Huling Kahilingan)
 * (end during credits: Billie Jeans - Michael Jackson)
 * Starring: Gladys Reyes and Wowie de Guzman
 * Directed by: Jay Altarejos
 * April 25, 1998
 * (end during credits: 1979 - The Smashing Pumpkins)
 * Starring: Ace Espinosa, Natasha Ledesma as Andrea, Pamela Reyes and Lara Morena
 * Directed by: Jon Ilagan
 * May 2, 1998
 * (during scenes: I Don't Want to Wait - Paula Cole)
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Ang Multo sa Ospital)
 * (end during credits: Ironic - Alanis Morissete)
 * Starring: Izza Ignacio, Cherry Pie Picache and Jay Manalo
 * Directed by: Mac Alejandre
 * May 9, 1998
 * (end during credits: Take Cover - Mr. Big)
 * Starring: Michael Flores, Victor Neri and Ina Raymundo
 * Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr.
 * May 16, 1998
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Biktima)
 * (end during credits: My Little Town - Meredith Brooks)
 * Starring: Emilio Garcia, Juan Carlos Castro, Carlos Morales and Aya Medel
 * Directed by: Ellen Ongkeko
 * May 23, 1998
 * (end during credits: Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy - Mr. Big)
 * Starring: Matthew Mendoza and Vina Morales
 * Directed by: Ipe Pelino, dgpi
 * Also starring: RIchard Quan
 * May 30, 1998
 * Starring: Cris Villanueva, Lawrence David and Piel Morena
 * Directed by: Jay Altarejos
 * June 6, 1998
 * (during the scene of sexier: Bitch - Meredith Brooks)
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Hihilahin Kita Sa Hukay)
 * (end during credits: Birthday - Meredith Brooks)
 * Starring: Kier Legaspi, Mylene Dizon, Raffy Rodriguez, Guila Alvarez and Katya Santos
 * Directed by: Mac Alejandre
 * Also starring: Joe Gruta
 * June 13, 1998
 * (end during credits: Green-Tinted Sixties Mind - Mr. Big)
 * Starring: Melisse "Mumay" Santiago and Shaina Magdayao
 * Directed by: Ipe Pelino, dgpi
 * Also starring: Maritoni Fernandez, Allan Bautista, Mymy Davao and Joseph Izon
 * June 20, 1998
 * Starring: Sharmaine Suarez, Chubi del Rosario, Anne Curtis and Rufa Mae Quinto
 * Directed by: Jay Altarejos
 * Also starring: Arlene Tolibas, Alicia Lane and Amy Robles
 * June 27, 1998
 * Starring: Jorge Estregan, Ynez Veneracion and Brando Legaspi
 * Directed by: Mac Alejandre
 * Also starring: Crispin Pineda and Cleo Decena
 * July 4, 1998
 * (end during credits: How Many Times - Toto)
 * Starring: Ana Capri, Via Veloso, Pen Medina, Migui Moreno and Red Sternberg
 * Directed by: Mac Alejandre
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (Massacre Movie)
 * Also starring: Sandra Zobel, Honey de Guzman and Janell Calonzo
 * July 11, 1998
 * (end during credits: It Don't Get Better - Meredith Brooks)
 * Starring: Eric Quizon
 * Directed by: Ipe Pelino, dgpi
 * Also starring: Allan Bautista, Lovely Rivero, Malou de Guzman, Janus del Prado, Crystal Romero, Edson Cruz, Robert Domingo
 * Next on Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (The Cult)
 * July 18, 1998
 * (end during credits: Sunshine Of Your Love - Living Colour)
 * Starring: Jake Roxas, Maricel Morales and Lee Robin Salazar
 * Directed by: Jon Ilagan
 * Also starring: Raffy Rodriguez, Bart Guingona, Mon Castro, Kevin Vernal, Jojo Zafra, Robert Cort and Quito Mirasol
 * July 25, 1998
 * (end during credits: So Little Time - Arkarna)
 * Santa Santita (Cherry Pie Picache)
 * Camila (Rita Magdalena and John Prats. Directed by: Jay Altarejos)
 * How Do I Love Thee (Ara Mina, Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr.)

Notable Dear Heart episodes
1. Bahay-Bahayan, Kasal-Kasalan 2. Bakasyon Kahit Puso Other notable episodes
 * Starring: Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews
 * Directed by: Jay Altarejos
 * March 28, 1998
 * Starring: Dingdong Dantes and Ina Raymundo
 * Directed by: Jay Altarejos
 * April 4, 1998
 * Sisterettes in Love (Bojo Molina and Chantal Umali)
 * Nagdadalaga (Bobby Andrews)
 * She's My Girl, Brother (Red Sternberg and Katya Santos)
 * I'm 15...Going on 18 (Jake Roxas)
 * Walang Iwanan (Harold Macasero, Directed by: Jon Ilagan)
 * Ang Boyfriend Kong Manli...linlang (JR Herrera. Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr.)
 * Cool is Mom (Jericho Rosales, Directed by: Jay Altarejos)
 * Diary (Sunshine Dizon and Marvin Agustin)
 * How Can I Tell Her? (Jolina Magdangal and Onemig Bondoc. Directed by: Mac Alejandre)
 * Hele-hele Bago Quiere (Directed by: Jay Altarejos)
 * Girl Power (Dino Guevarra and Sunshine Dizon)