Highlights and Behind-the-scenes of Sunday PinaSaya's 2nd Year Anniversary Special

For the longest time, our Sunday noontime TV experience is all about musical variety shows where we witness a showdown of vocal prowess and admire battles on the dance floor. With a few experimenting on changing the format, GMA obviously struggled in the competition. And it was only until two years ago when the network decided to go against what we've all been used to and introduced a new platform that changed our Sunday afternoon. It was definitely a brave change but the results pretty much shows that it is indeed a brilliant move. 

Sunday PinaSaya is a noontime comedy-variety show that airs in GMA Network every Sunday. The show features some of Kapuso's popular names and comedians including Marian Rivera, Ai-ai de las Alas, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Ruru Madrid, Valeen Montenegro, Gladys Guevarra, Lovely Abella, Andre Paras, Jerald Napoles, Kim Last, Boobsie Wonderland, Pekto, Joey Paras and Atak.





Last weekend, we got a chance to watch the show's second year anniversary special live. It's really nice to see all the action behind the cameras - how the scenes are being set up, artists rehearsing and reviewing their scripts before going live, and goofing along with the casts during commercial gaps. When you get to see all these, you'll just appreciate the efforts given by everyone who does everything to provide us entertainment.

The show did their usual comedy skits, but what surprised me is the YaKapAn segment where the leads, Alden Richards, Ruru Madrid, and Ai-ai de las Alas, went on an intense acting showdown. I honestly didn't know that the show isn't just all about comedy. And this segment also garnered praises from the netizens who have seen it.

Aiai de las Alas and Marian Rivera also showed their versatility in acting through the Aktingan na Pangmalakasan segment:

Julie Anne San Jose, together with Christian Bautista, Aicelle Santos, and Gian Magdangal, closed the show with their rendition of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson's Symhony.

I was quite disappointed though because I didn't get to see Chuchay and Boobsie :( Hopefully, next time!

Here are some highlights during the show:

CONGRATULATIONS SUNDAY PINASAYA on your two successful years on air! 

Coke Studio PH: Coca-Cola's Refreshing Take on OPM

Last Saturday was a celebration of OPM's finest as Coca-Cola gathered some of the best bands in the country. Mostly millenials, a lot of music enthusiasts and fans patiently lined up at the entrance of SMX Convention Center in Pasay just to party all night and witness their favorite artists perform on stage.

With John and Rodel

Much more exciting surprises are yet to unfold as Coke officially launches the Coke Studio and partners with artists to come up with a collaboration you (may) have not seen before.

Coke Studio is actually a music TV show that aims to bring out the best of OPM by collaborating with Filipino artists of different genres.

“Coke has always been about encouraging personal expression among the younger generation of teens, and what better way to unite them but through a universal language, which is music. This is what Coke Studio is all about. We are making music our tool of choice to connect with teens,”
Stephan Czypionka, Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Marketing

Old meets new. Pro meets emerging. Mainstream meets indie. 

Now, this is something we should all look forward to. Seeing your favorite artists, or names you’ve probably heard of, try something that is out of their comfort zone is definitely a refreshing treat for all you music lovers.






Among the artists who will be showcasing their music in Coke Studio include Noel Cabangon, Curtismith, Moonstar88, Jensen and the Flips, Sandwich, BP Valenzuela, Gabby Alipe and John Dinopol of Urbandub, The Ransom Collective, Abra, Gracenote, singer-composer Ebe Dancel, Autotelic, Franco, and singer-songwriter Reese Lansangan.

Hosted by OPM powerhouse Raymund Marasigan and Buddy Zabala, Coke Studio airs on TV5 every Saturday at 7pm. Episodes are also posted on their YouTube channel: Coke Studio Philippines.

Haven't seen the first episode yet? Check out what happens when FOLK meets RAP: