Pepito Manaloto
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento (transl. Pepito Manaloto: The Real Story) formerly Pepito Manaloto, is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Michael V. in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010 as Pepito Manaloto on the network's Sunday night line up. It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, with a new title.
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | |
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Title card since 2017 | |
Also known as | Pepito Manaloto |
Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Michael V. |
Directed by | Bert De Leon |
Creative director | Michael V. |
Starring | Michael V. |
Theme music composer | Albert Tamayo |
Ending theme | "Pepito Manaloto" by Michael V. |
Composer | Michael V. |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 429 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Roy San Luis |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 40 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Release | |
Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | |
Original release | March 28, 2010 – present |
External links | |
Website |
The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video.[1] It is also streaming online on YouTube.[2][3]
Premise
The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. The show also features his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.[4]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy / Bitoy" Manaloto
- Manilyn Reynes as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
- Jake Vargas as Luisito "Chito" Manaloto / Michael "Jordan" Castillo
- Angel Satsumi as Clarissa Manaloto
- Supporting cast
- John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
- Ronnie Henares as Tommy Diones
- Arthur Solinap as Robert "Bert" Santos
- Mosang as Bettina "Baby" Reyes
- Janna Dominguez as Maria Magtigan-Cruz
- Nova Villa as Mimi Kho
- Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee Kho[5]
- Carmina Villarroel as Maricar Del Valle
- Recurring cast
- Chariz Solomon as Janice Generoso
- Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos
- Maureen Larrazabal as Mara Quijanos
- Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista
- Mikoy Morales as Rosauro "Roxy" Ocampo
- Julie Anne San Jose as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil
- Jak Roberto as Erik Mercado
- Jeric Gonzales as Ronnie Castro
- Thea Tolentino as Mandy Ramos
- Bembol Roco as Bienvenido "Benny" Manaloto
- Klea Pineda as KC Miranda
- Former cast
- Ehra Madrigal as Rhea dela Cruz
- Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto
- Joshua Dionisio as Richard Reyes
- Aljon Jimenez as Arnel Manaloto
- Isabel Granada as Lily Navarro
- Freddie Webb as Freddie Del Valle[6][7]/Roger (Tunay Na Kwento)[8]
Production
Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020.[10]
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2010 | FMTM Awards | Best Weekend Series | Pepito Manaloto | Won | |
Best Comedy/Musical Series | Won | ||||
Best Musical/Comedy Lead Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Won | |||
24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [11] | |
2011 | 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Show | Won | [12] | |
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Comedy Program | Won | [13] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program | John Feir | Nominated | [14] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show | Mosang | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
FMTM Awards | Top TV Series Senior Artists | Michael V. | Top 9 |
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PIRA Awards | Special Award for Insurance Education | Pepito Manaloto | Won | ||
25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Won | [15] | ||
2012 | 17th Asian Television Awards | Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress | Michael V. | Nominated | [16] |
FMTM Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program | John Feir | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program | Nova Villa | Won | |||
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [17] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
USTv Awards | Best Situational Comedy | Pepito Manaloto | Won | ||
2013 | 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [18] |
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Comedy Program | Won | [19] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program | John Feir | Won | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show | Mosang | Nominated | [20] | ||
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [21] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Won | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | [22] | ||
USTv Awards | Best Situational Comedy | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | ||
2014 | 36th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Program | Won | [23] | |
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Comedy Program | Won | [24] | ||
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program | Michael V. | Won | |||
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | [25] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show | John Feir | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show | Nova Villa | Won | [24] | ||
Janna Dominguez Jessa Zaragosa Mosang |
Nominated | [25] | |||
Gawad Duyan Awards | Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [26] | |
1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Sitcom | Won | [27] | ||
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [28] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2015 | 37th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Acting | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [29] |
2nd Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Sitcom | Won | [30] | ||
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Won | [31] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
USTv Awards | Students’ Choice of Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | ||
2016 | 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards | Best Comedy Program | Won | ||
BPSU Pinakamagiting na Programang Pantelebisyon | Pinakamagiting na Programang Pang-Komedya | Won | |||
Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya | Michael V. | Won | |||
Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [32] | |
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Won | [33] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Won | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
Silverscreen Entertainment Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (TV Gag/Comedy) | Michael V. | Won | ||
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (TV Gag/Comedy) | Nova Villa | Won | |||
US International Film and Video Festival | Certificate for Creative Excellence (Comedy category) | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [34] | |
2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [35] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
Silverscreen Entertainment Award | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Nominated | ||
8th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART) Awards | Won | [36] | |||
2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [37] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2019 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [38] | |
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [39] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated |
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto earned a 28.2% rating.[40] While the first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento scored a 26.6% rating.[41]
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