Chika Chika Chicks

Chicks to Chicks is a Philippine television sitcom that aired on IBC[3] from 1979 to 1987[4] and ABS-CBN (retitled as Chika Chika Chicks)[3][4] from 1987 to 1991.[3] The sitcom is about a married couple who lived with a bevy of stunning and sexy models in their house as boarders. It chronicled the day-to-day activities of a middle-class family with their dreams, ambitions and values. The sitcom is best known for inventing the Filipino term manyakis (manyak sa kiss) by Chito Arceo's character, Chiqui.[3]

Chika Chika Chicks
Also known as	Chicks to Chicks (1979–1987)
Genre	Sitcom
Written by	Ipe Pelino[1]
Directed by	Ading Fernando[2] Johnny Manahan[1]
Starring	Freddie Webb Nova Villa
Theme music composer	Biddu Orchestra[3]
Opening theme	"Chic Chica Chic Chica Chic" by Biddu Orchestra[3]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino
Production
Editor(s)	Oscar B. Parto
Release
Original network	IBC (1979–1987) ABS-CBN (1987–1991)
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Original release	1979 – 1991

Cast

Chicks to Chicks:

• Nova Villa as Ines Capistrano[1][3]
• Freddie Webb as Jimmy Capistrano[1][3]
• Chito Arceo† as Chiqui[3]
• Ruby Anna[3] as Mary Ann
• Maria Teresa Carlson†[3] as Marites
• Malou dela Fuente as Malou
• Carmi Martin[1][3]
• Chuchi† as Lola[1][3]
• Lourdes Nuqui as Dina Bale[3]

Chika Chika Chicks:

• Nova Villa as Ines Capistrano[1][3]
• Freddie Webb as Jimmy Capistrano[1][3]
• Chuchi† as Lola[1][3]
• Lourdes Nuqui as Dina Bale[3]
• Carmi Martin[1][3]
• Sheila Ysrael
• Bong Dimayacyac[3][2]
• Sammy Lagmay†[1][3]
• Lorraine Schuck[3]
• Noche Sumayao as Strawberry[3]
• Joel Alano†[3]
• Marilou Sadiwa (credited as Marilou Sadiua)

Re-run

The ABS-CBN era series Chika Chika Chicks was first re-aired through Kapamilya Channel (now ABS-CBN Sports And Action) from 2007 to 2009 and currently on Jeepney TV.[1][5]

The IBC era series Chicks to Chicks will be re-aired on IBC 13 in 2019.[6]

See also

• List of programs previously broadcast by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
• List of programs aired by ABS-CBN

References

1. "Twin Comedy launches on Jeepney TV: Chika Chika Chicks and Arriba! Arriba!". LopezLink. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
2. Rodriguez, Jaja (9 October 2008). ""Chicks to Chicks" star Bong Dimayacyac finds a much-fulfilling career in the U.S." Retrieved 21 February 2019.
3. Rodriguez, Isa (18 December 2015). "Blast From The Past: Do You Remember These Old Filipino TV Shows?". When in Manila. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
4. "TV ad Chika Chika Chicks circa 1987". View on the 3rd - Jojo Bailon Facebook page. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeGZYJTC3w8
6. "The original sexy comedy show in Philippine television is making a comeback". IBC 13 Facebook page. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

External links

• Chika Chika Chicks on IMDb