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