Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento (transl. Pepito Manaloto: the story continues) formerly known as Pepito Manaloto, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento, Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento, is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael V., it stars Michael V. and Sef Cadayona both in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, as Pepito Manaloto on the network's Sunday night line up.
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Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Michael V. |
Directed by |
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Creative director | Michael V. |
Starring |
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Theme music composer | Albert Tamayo |
Ending theme |
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Composer | Michael V. |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
Production | |
Executive producer | Cathy Soriano |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 35–43 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | March 28, 2010 present | –
It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, as Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento. While Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento was aired on October 17, 2020,[4] and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento was launched on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022.[5] Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento, started airing on June 11, 2022 which featured the return of the original cast.[2] It is the longest running sitcom series of GMA Network.[6]
The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video.[7] It is streaming online on YouTube.[8]
Premise
The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are 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.[9]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto[10]
- Supporting cast
- Manilyn Reynes as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto[11]
- Jake Vargas as Luisito "Chito" dela Cruz Manaloto / Michael "Jordan" Castillo[12]
- Angel Satsumi as Clarissa dela Cruz Manaloto[13]
- John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso[14]
- Ronnie Henares as Tomas "Tommy" Diones[15]
- Arthur Solinap as Robert "Bert / Junior" Maceda[16]
- Mosang as Bettina "Baby" Reyes-Lopez[16]
- Janna Dominguez as Maria Bagtikan-Cruz[16]
- Nova Villa as Mimi Kho
- Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos
- Chariz Solomon as Janice San Diego-Generoso[16]
- Maureen Larrazabal as Mariano "Mara" Quijanos[16]
- Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista[16]
- Cherry Malvar as Theresa "Tere" Dalisay[17]
- Mikoy Morales as Rosauro "Roxy" Ocampo[16]
- Former cast
- Carmina Villarroel as Maricar Del Valle[18]
- Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee Kho[19]
- Julie Anne San Jose as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil[20]
- Barbie Forteza as Katkat[21]
- Jak Roberto as Erik[21]
- Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto (season 1)[22]
- Joshua Dionisio as Richard Reyes (season 1)[23]
- Freddie Webb as Freddie Del Valle (season 1)[24] and Roger Palmo (season 2)[25]
- Bayani Agbayani as Brando (season 1)[26]
- Lexi Fernandez and Bea Binene as Stephanie / Erika (season 1–2)[27][28]
- Sef Cadayona (2021–22) as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto
- Mikee Quintos (2021–22) as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
- Pokwang (2021–22) as Tarsing Batumbakal[11]
- Kokoy de Santos (2021–22) as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
- Gladys Reyes (2021–22) as Rosa Generoso[11]
- Archie Alemania (2021–22) as Benito "Benny" Manaloto[11]
- Edgar Allan Guzman (2021–22) as Fernando "Nando" Generoso[11]
- Kristoffer Martin (2021–22) as Wendell[11]
- Jay Arcilla (2021–22) as Eric[11]
- Denise Barbacena (2021–22) as Elma[11]
- Angel Guardian (2021–22) as Beth[11]
- Gabby Eigenmann (2021–22) as Tomas "Tommy" Diones
Production
Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[29] The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020.[30] Principal photography for Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento commenced in June 2021.[31]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto earned a 28.2% rating.[32] The first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento scored a 26.6% rating.[33] The pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento a 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.[34]
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2010 | FMTM Awards | Best Weekend Series | Pepito Manaloto | Won | |
Best Comedy / Musical Series | Won | ||||
Best Musical / Comedy Lead Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Won | |||
24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [35] | |
2011 | 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Show | Won | [36] | |
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Comedy Program | Won | [37] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program | John Feir | Nominated | [38] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show | Mosang | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
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 | Won | [39] | ||
2012 | 17th Asian Television Awards | Best Comedy Performance by an Actor / Actress | Michael V. | Nominated | [40] |
FMTM Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy / Sitcom / Gag Program | John Feir | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy / Sitcom / Gag Program | Nova Villa | Won | |||
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [41] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
USTv Awards | Best Situational Comedy | Pepito Manaloto | Won | ||
2013 | 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [42] |
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Comedy Program | Won | [43] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program | John Feir | Won | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show | Mosang | Nominated | [44] | ||
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [45] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Won | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | [46] | ||
USTv Awards | Best Situational Comedy | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | ||
2014 | 36th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Program | Won | [47] | |
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Comedy Program | Won | [48] | ||
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program | Michael V. | Won | |||
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | [49] | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show | John Feir | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show | Nova Villa | Won | [48] | ||
Janna Dominguez Jessa Zaragosa Mosang |
Nominated | [49] | |||
Gawad Duyan Awards | Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [50] | |
1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Sitcom | Won | [51] | ||
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [52] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2015 | 37th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Acting | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [53] |
2nd Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Sitcom | Won | [54] | ||
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Won | [55] | ||
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 | [56] | |
BPSU Pinakamagiting na Programang Pantelebisyon | Pinakamagiting na Programang Pang-Komedya | Won | |||
Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya | Michael V. | Won | |||
Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [57] | |
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Won | [58] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Won | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
Silverscreen Entertainment Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (TV Gag / Comedy) | Michael V. | Won | ||
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 (Comedy category) | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [59] | |
2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [60] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
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 | Won | [61] | |||
2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Program | Nominated | [62] | |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2019 | Anak TV Awards | Anak TV Seal of Approval | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [63] |
Household Favorite Award | Won | ||||
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Show | Nominated | [64] | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Nominated | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Show | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Won | [65] |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Won | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Show | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Won | [66] |
Best Comedy Actor | Michael V. | Nominated | |||
Best Comedy Actress | Manilyn Reynes | Won | |||
Nova Villa | Nominated | ||||
2024 | 6th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Comedy Show | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Won | [67] |
Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Role | Michael V. | Won | [68] | |
Best Comedy Programme | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Won |
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