Pepito Manaloto

Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento
	Title card since 2017
Also known as	Pepito Manaloto
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Michael V.
Creative director(s)	Michael V.
Starring	Michael V.
Theme music composer	Albert Tamayo
Ending theme	"Pepito Manaloto" by Michael V.
Composer(s)	Michael V.
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Tagalog
No. of episodes	390
Production
Executive producer(s)	Roy San Luis
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	40 minutes
Production company(s)	GMA Entertainment Group
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	1080i (HDTV)
Original release	as Pepito Manaloto; March 28, 2010 – March 25, 2012; as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento; September 16, 2012; –; present
External links
	Website

Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento (also known as Pepito Manaloto / transl. Pepito Manaloto: The Real Story) 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 and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV on April 5, 2010. It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, with a new title.

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.[1]

Cast and characters

Michael V. portrays Pepito Manaloto.

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[2]
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

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Buhay*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2010	FMTM Awards	Best Weekend Series	Pepito Manaloto	Won
		Best Comedy/Musical Series	Pepito Manaloto	Won
		Best Musical/Comedy Lead Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Won
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto	Nominated	[4]
2011	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Comedy Show		Won	[5]
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Comedy Program		Won	[6]
	FMTM Awards	Top TV Series Senior Artists	Michael V.	Top 9
	PIRA Awards	Special Award for Insurance Education	Pepito Manaloto	Won
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto	Won	[7]
2012	FMTM Awards	Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program	John Feir	Won
	FMTM Awards	Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Sitcom/Gag Program	Nova Villa	Won
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto	Nominated	[8]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Nominated
	USTv Awards	Best Situational Comedy	Pepito Manaloto	Won
2013	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program	John Feir	Won
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won	[9]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Won
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Nominated
	USTv Awards	Best Situational Comedy	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won
2014	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Comedy Program		Won
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Comedy Program		Won
		Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program	Michael V.	Won
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program	John Feir	Won
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program	Nova Villa	Won
	Gawad Duyan Awards	Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won
	Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	Best Sitcom		Won
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program		Nominated	[10]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Nova Villa	Nominated
2015	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Comedy Acting	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won
	Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	Best Sitcom		Won	[11]
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program		Won	[12]
		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
	BPSU Pinakamagiting na Programang Pantelebisyon	Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya	Michael V.	Won
	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won
	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won	[13]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Won
		Best Comedy Actress	Nova Villa	Nominated
	Silverscreen Entertainment Award	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (TV Gag/Comedy)	Michael V.	Won
	Silverscreen Entertainment Award	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 in the Comedy category	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Nominated
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Nominated	[14]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	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	Best Comedy Program		Won	[15]
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program		Nominated	[16]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Nova Villa	Nominated
2019	Anak TV Seal Awards		Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Won	[17]
	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Nominated	[18]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress	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.[19] While the first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento scored a 26.6% rating.[20]

Home media release

GMA Home Video released the series on DVD in volumes.[21]

gollark: ++remind "13:25 tomorrow" go to main reception for ominous reasons

gollark: ++remind 22h actually do so I mean it

gollark: ++remind 9h importantish thing, student finance whatever

gollark: ++remind "Saturday 1pm" https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EHx1gYTA-Rw

gollark: ++remind 1h contact "Pete"

References

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
"GMA Network Wins Big at the 33rd CMMA". GMA Entertainment. October 21, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
Bismark, Maridol Ranoa (November 30, 2011). "GMA-7 leads winners of 2011 Golden Screen TV awards". Yahoo! Newsroom. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
"PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. September 26, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
"Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". www.lionheartv.net. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
"28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP.ph. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
"List of winners of the 2015 Paragala: Central Luzon Media Awards". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
"FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
"LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
Soriano, Gia Allana. "IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
"GMA Network wins big at the 8th NSCART Awards". GMA News Online. March 6, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph.
"GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards". DailyGuardian. December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
Santiago, Erwin (March 30, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 26–30): Pepito Manaloto hits the jackpot". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
Santiago, Erwin (September 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Sept. 11-16): "Mr. Pogi" grand finals and Pepito Manaloto rule weekend viewing". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
"'Quickfire', 'Pepito Manaloto' & 'Endless Love' Now on DVD". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2010.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.

[1] "Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.

[2] Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 18, 2020.

[3] Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.

[4] Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

[5] "GMA Network Wins Big at the 33rd CMMA". GMA Entertainment. October 21, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2020.

[6] Bismark, Maridol Ranoa (November 30, 2011). "GMA-7 leads winners of 2011 Golden Screen TV awards". Yahoo! Newsroom. Retrieved July 17, 2020.

[7] Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

[8] "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. September 26, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.

[9] "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". www.lionheartv.net. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.

[10] "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP.ph. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[11] "List of winners of the 2015 Paragala: Central Luzon Media Awards". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 17, 2020.

[12] "FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.

[13] "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.

[14] Soriano, Gia Allana. "IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.

[15] "GMA Network wins big at the 8th NSCART Awards". GMA News Online. March 6, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2020.

[16] Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph.

[17] "GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards". DailyGuardian. December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

[18] Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2019.

[19] Santiago, Erwin (March 30, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 26–30): Pepito Manaloto hits the jackpot". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

[20] Santiago, Erwin (September 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Sept. 11-16): "Mr. Pogi" grand finals and Pepito Manaloto rule weekend viewing". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

[21] "'Quickfire', 'Pepito Manaloto' & 'Endless Love' Now on DVD". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2010.

GMA Network (current and upcoming original programming)
News	24 Oras (since 2004) At Home with GMA Regional TV (since 2020) Balitang Amianan (since 2008) Balitang Bisdak (since 1999) GMA Regional TV Live! (since 2020) One Mindanao (since 2017) One Western Visayas (since 2018) Saksi (since 1995) Unang Hirit (since 1999)
Drama	Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (since 2020) Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (since 2020) Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko (since 2017) Descendants of the Sun (since 2020) First Yaya (2020) Love of My Life (since 2020) Magkaagaw (since 2019) Magpakailanman (since 2002) Maynila (since 1998) Owe My Love (2020) Prima Donnas (since 2019) Tadhana (since 2017)
Variety	All-Out Sundays (since 2020) Eat Bulaga! (since 1995) Wowowin (since 2015)
Comedy	Bubble Gang (since 1995) Daddy's Gurl (since 2018) Dear Uge (since 2016) Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento (since 2010)
Reality	Centerstage (since 2020) The Clash (since 2018)
Talk	The Boobay and Tekla Show (since 2019) Mars Pa More (since 2019) Sarap, 'Di Ba? (since 2018)
Documentary	Born to Be Wild (since 2007) I-Witness (since 1999) Imbestigador (since 2000) Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (since 2004)
Public affairs	Byaheng DO30 (since 2016) Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (since 1975) Wish Ko Lang! (since 2002)
Informative	Aha! (since 2010) Amazing Earth (since 2018) iBilib (since 2012) Idol sa Kusina (since 2020) Pinoy M.D. (since 2010)