Tanghalan ng Kampeon (transl. stage of a champion) is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Bert "Tawa" Marcelo and Pilita Corrales, it premiered in 1988. The show concluded in 1993.

Tanghalan ng Kampeon
GenreReality competition
Created byWilma V. Galvante
Written byAgnes Caballa (1988–93)[1]
Directed byAl Quinn (1988–93)
Presented by
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Executive producerSusan Trinidad (1988–93)[1]
Production locationsGerman Moreno Studio, GMA Network Studios Annex, Quezon City, Philippines (2024)
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
Release1988 (1988) –
1993 (1993)
Related
Ang Bagong Kampeon

Overview edit

Wilma V. Galvante created the show as Ang Bagong Kampeon in RPN. Actress-singer Pilita Corrales and late comedian Bert "Tawa" Marcelo served as the original hosts.[2] The title was renamed to Tanghalan ng Kampeon, after the show moved to GMA Network in 1988.[3] It was originally helmed by Al Quinn and Danny Tan was hired as the musical director.[1]

Among the contestants and winners included singer Kyla.[4]

In 2018, GMA Network gave the rights to Willie Revillame as a segment of his variety show Wowowin.[5] it supposed to return in 2019,[6] The plans didn't come to fruition.

Hosts edit

Legacy edit

On February 12, 2024, Tanghalan ng Kampeon became a segment of the Philippine variety show TiktoClock, with Kim Atienza and Pokwang serving as the hosts.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Aquino, Maine. "TiktoClock's Tanghalan ng Kampeon, suportado ng dating Kapuso executive na si Wilma Galvante". GMA Network. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Francisco, Butch. "What makes Star For a Night different". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Francisco, Butch. "Past memorable shows on GMA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "EMI Phils. announces Kyla's Recall show". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Solis, Lolit. "Wowowin magre-reformat". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Miss Philippines Earth 2018 Celeste Cortesi, bagong apple of the eye ni Willie Revillame?". PEP. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "Tanghalan ng Kampeon magbabalik bilang segment sa TiktoClock". PEP. Retrieved February 8, 2024.