Taste Buddies is a Philippine television lifestyle informative show broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Originally hosted by Solenn Heussaff and Isabelle Daza, it premiered on GMA News TV on October 27, 2012. In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over.[1] The show concluded on June 26, 2022. Heusaff and Gil Cuerva served as the final hosts.
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 Title card in 2021 to 2022 | |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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| Release | October 27, 2012 – June 26, 2022 |
Premise
editThe show features discovery journeys in new things about food, events, places and adventures.[2]
Hosts
edit- Solenn Heussaff (2012–22)[3]
- Isabelle Daza (2012–14)[4]
- Iya Villania (2014–16)[5]
- Rhian Ramos (2016–18)[6]
- Gil Cuerva (2018–22)[3]
- Segment host
- Arra San Agustin (2018–21)
Production
editThe production was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] The show resumed its programming on November 7, 2020.[8]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show | Taste Buddies | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Lifestyle Show Host | Isabelle Daza Solenn Heussaff |
Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Educational Show | Taste Buddies | Nominated | [10] |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show | Nominated | [11] | |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show Host | Solenn Heussaff Rhian Ramos |
Won | [12] |
| COMGUILD Media | Best Lifestyle Program | Taste Buddies | Won | [2] | |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show | Nominated | [13] | |
| Best Lifestyle Show Host | Solenn Heussaff Rhian Ramos |
Nominated | |||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show | Taste Buddies | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Lifestyle Show Host | Solenn Heussaff Gil Cuerva |
Nominated | |||
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show | Taste Buddies | Won | [15] |
| Best Lifestyle Show Host | Solenn Heussaff Gil Cuerva |
Won | |||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show | Taste Buddies | Won | [16] |
| Best Lifestyle Show Host | Solenn Heussaff Gil Cuerva |
Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 10, 2021). "GMA News TV rebranded as Gtv following launch of entertainment programs". PEP. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "Taste Buddies". GMA Network. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Gil Cuerva adds zest to Taste Buddies". SunStar. October 5, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ Ligunas, Mary Louise. "Isabelle Daza, hindi nakakalimot sa mga Kapuso". GMA Network. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ Aquino, Ann Charmaine. ""Pinag-aagawan pala itong puwesto na ito" - Iya Villania on being the new Taste Buddies host". GMA Network. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko (June 15, 2016). "Rhian Ramos replaces Iya Villania on Taste Buddies". PEP. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Taste Buddies: Your buddies are back Teaser". YouTube. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 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 28, 2020.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (December 27, 2017). "Rhian Ramos & Solenn Heussaff's wacky response after winning "Best Lifestyle Show Hosts" award". GMA Network. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
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