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SOP was a Philippine noontime music/variety show aired by GMA Network. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a particular thing that catches the imagination of the people. The title was coined by a group of GMA executives (led by Wilma Galvante) in early 1997 who conceptualized an interactive musical-variety show to replace the long-running GMA Supershow.

Spinoffs and later forms of the show include SOP Rules, SOP Gigsters, and SOP Fully Charged.

History[link]

Sobrang Okay, Pare[link]

SOP first started airing on February 2, 1997, with a live episode from the GMA Broadway studios. The original hosts were Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid, Vina Morales and Amanda Page. Regular co-hosts include Gabby Eigenmann, Cacai Velasquez and Bernadette Allyson. Regular dancers include the VIP Dancers, Universal Motion Dancers, Abstract Dancers and Kidz at Work; with Al Quinn as director and German Moreno as production consultant.

On October of 1997, the show added co-hosts in Mo Twister, Jake Roxas and Lalaine Edson. Louie Ignacio came on board as the show's director and Geleen Eugenio as the main choreographer.

[edit] SOP

In 1998, the GMA management decided to reformat the show, introduce new segments and add new hosts. On its first anniversary, the show’s title Sobrang Okey Pare was shortened to SOP and introduced a new theme song "S-O-P dito sa GMA!"

Ruffa Gutierrez, Angelika dela Cruz, Dingdong Dantes, Antoinette Taus and K. C. Montero were some of the additions in 1998. Regine Velasquez joined in the roster of SOP hosts and performers.

In 2000, Jaya and Lani Misalucha joined the show. Among the new additions to the show were upcoming singers Kyla, Nina Girado and Philippine showbiz royalties Karylle (daughter of Zsa Zsa Padilla), Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto (children of Vic Sotto and Dina Bonnevie), Kevin Vernal (son of actor Ruel Vernal), Champagne Morales (daughter of singer Dinah Dominguez), and Miko Sotto (son of Ali Sotto). The segment "Back to Back to Back" was also launched that became the trademark segment of the show.

In 2002, the show hit No. 1 in the ratings. Judy Ann Santos and Rica Peralejo began their duties as guest co-hosts for a time. Soon after, Jolina Magdangal joined SOP.

[edit] SOP Rules/SOP Gigsters

In 2003, SOP's tagline (and secondary show title) became SOP Rules after ASAP reformatted when its main hosts Pops Fernandez and Ariel Rivera left. SOP added musicians Jay-R, 604 and Malik and actors Richard Gutierrez, Brad Turvey and Chynna Ortaleza.

In 2004, comedian Rufa Mae Quinto and Starstruck’s Final 4 of Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi and Rainier Castillo joined the SOP cast. Misalucha left the show after she decided to accept a series of singing engagements in Las Vegas, Nevada. In June of the same year, SOP produced a spin-off show, SOP Gigsters which feature the young contract stars of GMA. Richard Gutierrez and twin brother Raymond Gutierrez were named as hosts of the new show.

In 2005, the entire cast of SOP and SOP Gigsters together with Mel Tiangco, Joey de Leon, Richard Gomez and German Moreno went to San Francisco, California in USA for the launch of GMA Pinoy TV, GMA’s direct-to-home TV service for Filipinos abroad.

In September 2006, SOP did a show in Hawaii. In November 2006, the spin-off show SOP Gigsters was cancelled and hosts Richard and Raymond Gutierrez returned to SOP.

On January 7, 2007, Gian Magdangal of Philippine Idol became a regular contributing in both hosting and performing chores.

SOP has been pre-empted only twice to accommodate important events covered by GMA News such as the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003 and the Manny Pacquiao–Jorge Solis fight in April 2007 (in cooperation with Solar Sports). SOP has also replayed on Sunday primetime during the Kapuso launch in 2002 and Christmas special in 2004.

On June 23, 2007, SOP began airing simultaneously over 97.1 Barangay LS, GMA's FM radio station in Metro Manila.

In 2008, Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes left the show

SOP moved to a new set at GMA Network Center Annex, Studio 7. It is one of the biggest studios in the Philippines holding 1,000 audience.^[1]

[edit] Relaunch: SOP Fully Charged

On November 22, 2009, SOP was relaunched as SOP Fully Charged with a new set and new co-hosts to join main hosts Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs and Jaya.

On January 31, 2010, SOP dropped the phrase "Fully Charged" from its title card.

Cancellation[link]

A few months after the re-launching of the show, in an interview published on February 24, 2010, Ogie Alcasid confirmed SOP would air its final episode on February 28, 2010, after 13 years and that it would be replaced by another Sunday musical-variety show entitled Party Pilipinas.^[2]

Final Hosts[link]

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Main Final hosts

• Regine Velasquez
• Ogie Alcasid
• Jaya
• Janno Gibbs

Final Co-hosts / Performers

Previous co-hosts[link]

Moved to ABS-CBN/TV5[link]

Guest hosts[link]

Deceased regular co-hosts and guest hosts[link]

• Miko Sotto
• Marky Cielo
• Francis Magalona

SOP Music Awards[link]

In recognition of Filipino performers and songwriters, SOP created the "SOP Music Awards" in 2004. The winners were determined through text votes by SOP viewers. The first awards ceremony was held at UP Theater on August 2004.

Notable winners[link]

• 2005 Yasmien Kurdi, MYMP, Cueshe and South Border
• 2006 Lovi Poe, Shamrock, and 6 Cycle Mind
• 2007 Dennis Trillo and Yasmien Kurdi

Awards[link]

PMPC TV Star Awards[link]

• 2008 Best Musical Variety Show
• 2002 Best Musical Variety Show
• 2001 Best Musical Variety Show
• 2000 Best Musical Variety Show (tied with ASAP)
• Janno Gibbs (Best Male TV Host)
• Regine Velasquez (Best Female TV Host)
• Ogie Alcasid (Best Male TV Host)

Golden Screen Awards[link]

• 2005 Best Musical Variety Show
• Ogie Alcasid (Best Male TV Host)

New York Festivals[link]

• 2007 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion
• 2004 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion
• 2001 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion
• 1999 Finalist, TV Programming and Promotion

Asian TV Awards[link]

• 2006 Finalist, Variety

Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA)[link]

• 2009 Best Entertainment Program

See also[link]

• List of Philippine television shows
• List of programs broadcast by GMA Network

References[link]

External links[link]

• GMA Network Site

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Yasmien Yuson Kurdi (born 25 January 1989 in San Juan, Metro Manila), is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up. She bagged the title of the Philippines' Pop Sweetheart and known for the roles of Mira in the hit fantasy series Encantadia, Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake Saan Darating Ang Umaga? a role originated by Maricel Soriano.

Early life[link]

Yasmien Kurdi grew up in Kuwait, and was there with her family during the Gulf War. Kurdi is a devout member of the Iglesia ni Cristo and was a member of the junior choir in her church before her StarStruck rise to fame. She studied elementary in Jabriya Indian School, Angelicum College during high school and currently taking up Nursing at New Era University. Her early career included modeling for Candy, Seventeen, and MOD magazine. She was also one of the finalists in ABS-CBN's ASAP Pond's Soft Skin Search wherein she lost over the Jaboom Twins. In 2009, Kurdi starred in an ad promoting vegetarianism for PETA ASIA-PACIFIC.^[1][2]

In May 2007 after her success in Bakekang series as "Charming", Yasmien starred in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso with JC de Vera. Yasmien plays as Jenna, a maid who has an eye on her employer's grandson. On its press conference, GMA Network crown her as its GMA Drama Princess.^[3] On September 10, 2007 Yasmien will star again with JC de Vera in Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig, which originally stars Sharon Cuneta in 1987. After their huge success as loveteam in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso, GMA trusted them both to star in Sine Novela.^[4]

The network gave them an adaptation of another Sharon Cuneta movie entitled Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita.^[5] The series crushed its rival My Girl. On the last quarter of 2008, she led the remake of Saan Darating Ang Umaga?^[6] which garnered primetime ratings though it is on afternoon. The Sine Novela is a top rater and the all time highest Sine Novela in National TV Ratings, never beaten by Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? which held the Mega Manila only.

She then appeared on Dear Friend: Madrasta^[7] which topped the week-end daytime ratings. After the said stint, she starred on SRO Cinemaserye for the suspense drama Suspetsa.

In 2010, Yasmien was picked up on the GMA Network fairy tale television series Grazilda^[8] as the villainous for the first time, co-starred by Glaiza de Castro and Ms. Cherie Gil.

In 2011 Yasmien joined the epic series Amaya for a multi episode guest arc playing Apila.

Kurdi a strict vegetarian and is also part of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia-Pacific’s television commercial to promote vegetarianism. On November 9, 2007 Kurdi posed inside a cage while holding a sign that said: "Liberate your diet. Go vegetarian."^[9]

Filmography[link]

Television shows[link]

Films[link]

Discography[link]

In 2005 Yasmien release her first debut album which is entitled In the Name of Love under GMA Records. She bug her first single "I Know" (which was used as a Filipino soundtrack of Korean teledrama "Sweet 18", aired of course by GMA) followed by "In the Name of Love" and "Umaambisyon" in the same year. In 2007 she release again her second album called Love Is All I Need with her singles "Candlelight Romance", "Goodbye", "Kisapmata", "One Day", "Take It or Leave It", "Even If" and "Love Is All I Need".

Studio Albums

• In the Name of Love (2005)
• Love Is All I Need (2007)

Awards & recognitions[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Yasmien Kurdi at the Internet Movie Database
• Yasmien Kurdi's profile on iGMA.tv

Martha Joy
Born	Martha Joy Lim-Fiuza (1990-12-08) December 8, 1990 (age 21) Toronto, Ontario
Other names	MJ, Martity, Martz, Marta
Occupation	Singer, Artist, Host, Dancer
Years active	2001—present
Children	None
Parents	Sonia Lim, Arlindo Fiuza

Martha Joy (Born Martha Joy Lim-Fiuza on December 8, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Singer, Recording Artist and Host in the Philippines.

Career[link]

Martha was born in 1990 in Toronto, Ontario of mixed Filipino and Portuguese parentage. She started singing almost as soon as she learned to speak. Her mother recognized her gift and sought the best available vocal coached in Toronto to ensure the proper development of her voice. Those years of formal training gave her not only the capacity to sing with ease but also the stamina required in a singing career. At her first solo concert in November 2007, Martha Joy sang 22 powerhouse songs at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. She currently specializes in classical crossover, R&B, and pop music.

Martha Joy started winning trophies in singing competitions as a child. These include six First-place awards in the Kiwanis Music Festival. She has also performed in countless events in and outside Toronto. Among those she is most proud of are her solo performances before the United nations Global Peace Initiative in Geneva, Switzerland; The Mike Bullard Show on CTV; and of the singing of the Canadian national anthem for the Toronto Raptors game at the Air Canada Centre. Martha was only 11 years old when she wowed the 50 or so judges at the September 2003 Best New Talent Awards in L.A. at the Century Plaza Hotel. Out of hundreds of contestants, she won two separate categories: Best Contemporary Pop singer, and Best Child Broadway performer.

In 2007, Martha Joy auditioned in Canada's most watched reality TV show, Canadian Idol, and she was the youngest contestant to make it to the Top Ten Finals at the age of 16.^[1] Although Martha Joy has many previous achievements to boost her credit, it was her success in the show that opened the door for her to seriously pursue a career in the music industry. In fact, in February 2008, she signed an exclusive recording contract with the entertainment company, Viva Records. In February 2009, her debut album, titled Martha Joy was released.

Martha Joy can sing in various languages including English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Tagalog.

Her first album was produced by Christian de Walden of Hollywood who had already created hits for Sarah Geronimo, Claire de la Fuente, Rachelle Ann Go and other Filipino talents. Her first single release is 'Dumating ka', which was composed by Jimmy Borja.

Martha Joy has an all new originals line-up that also includes The Right Moment, Only My Heart, Broken, Holding on to a Dream, a duet with Jimmy Marquez, I Love the Sunshine, That's How it Has to Be, All of a Sudden, Pagka't Mahal Pa Rin Kita, This Special Night, Just Exactly Like We Planned, Maybe, Nothing More to Say, Do You Think of Me and Laging Ikaw.

TV shows[link]

• Canadian Idol (season 5)
• SOP Rules
• Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
• KAOS

Awards[link]

Recordings[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Canadian Idol page