Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Charles
It could be the local network equivalent of the biblical clash between David and Goliath—and it seems it will push through after all.
Bayani Agbayani confirmed that plans for his daily game show on GMA are now on full throttle and will finally air on Feb. 8.
It will compete head on with ABS-CBN’s already top-rating "Showtime."
“Nagda-dry run na kami. May title na at kompleto na ‘yong cast. Sa original cast ako lang ang naiwan at sinamahan ako ng mga bago,” the comedian shared during a recent media huddle.
The comedian lauds GMA’s initiative for him.
“Ang maganda kasi, dito planado kung saan ka papunta, kung ano ang dapat mong gawin. Isipin mo, ngayon pa lang, meron pang isang show, apat na kaagad. Pagbalik ko dito, dalawang kamay, nakabukas, tinanggap ako hindi lang ng management kundi pati ng mga artista at buong production,” he explained.
Bayani admitted he left ABS-CBN for lack of work.
“Siyempre, bilang artista kailangang humanap ka kung saan ka magkakaroon ng trabaho kasi may binubuhay kang pamilya. Alam kong marami pa akong ideas na pampasaya sa tao.”
He also admitted he once quarreled with TV host Willie Revillame but maintained that it was not what made him want to sever ties with the Kapamilya network.
“'Yong sa amin ni Willie, matagal nang naayos ’yon. Ang talagang dahilan, kailangan mo ng trabaho. Ako naniniwala na bata pa ako at marami pa akong maipakikita. Salamat sa GMA, binuksan nila ang pinto uli sa akin kasi dito naman talaga ako nanggaling eh. Dito ako nagsimula sa production, dito ako nag-artista, dapat siguro dito na ako tumanda.
“Nagpaalam naman ako kay tita Cory Vidanes, kay direk Bobet Vidanes. Nagpaalam ako at pinayagan naman nila ako. Mas maganda kasi, wala kang sinasabing masama kahit na saang network.”
He stressed that he wants to grow old with the Kapuso network.
“Kasi dito ako nag-umpisa so gusto kong dito ko ibigay ang lahat ng nalalaman ko. 'Yon lang ang gusto kong mangyari kasi puwede naman ako sa production. Noong mag-artista kasi ako sa kabila (ABS-CBN), hindi naman ako nag-production. Dito kasi, nag-production ako at nag-artista ako. Kung may babalikan man ako sa production, talagang dito ko ibubuhos iyon.
Bayani admits that he’s facing a gargantuan task, especially in that the new show's ratings lie solely on his shoulders.
The comedian was the only one retained in the original cast that included Manny Pacquiao and Mommy Dionesia, then Gelli de Belen, and Carmina Villaroel.
The game show is a co-production venture between GMA-7 and TAPE, Inc., the producer of "Eat Bulaga."
Asked how he feel about competing with "It's Showtime," Bayani admitted to a bit of apprehension.
“Nakakanerbyos kasi alam naman natin ang rating noon, eh. Pero siyempre, ang sinasabi nga namin kapag nagme-meeting kami, ‘wag nating isipin na tinatapatan natin. Ang isipin natin, nagbibigay tayo ng tuwa at kasiyahan sa tao,” he enthused.
As to what to expect from the show, he confirms that it is simply a platform to showcase fresh talent but with a twist.
“Actually, 'yon ang trend ngayon, eh. Pero maraming mga idinagdag sa show na hindi napapanood sa ibang show.”
On a related note, Bayani is also appearing in "First Time," a romantic drama starring Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionesio, and Jhake Vargas, where he willplay a school teacher.
Source: Alex Valentin Brosas, MB.com.ph
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