SOP (TV program)

SOP is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on February 2, 1997, replacing GMA Supershow. The show concluded on February 28, 2010, with a total of 672 episodes. It was replaced by Party Pilipinas in its timeslot.

SOP
Title card
Also known as
  • Sobrang Okey, Pare (February 2, 1997 – January 25, 1998)
  • SOP (February 1, 1998 – March 30, 2003, January 31, 2010 – February 28, 2010)
  • SOP Rules (April 6, 2003 – November 15, 2009)
  • SOP Fully Charged (November 22, 2009 – January 24, 2010)
GenreVariety show
Directed by
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes672
Production
Production locations
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time180 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Original releaseFebruary 2, 1997 (1997-02-02) 
February 28, 2010 (2010-02-28)
Related
SOP Gigsters

History

SOP started airing on February 2, 1997, with a live episode from the GMA Broadway studios. Regular dancers include the VIP Dancers, Universal Motion Dancers, Abstract Dancers and Kidz at Work; with Al Quinn as the director and German Moreno as a production consultant.

In 2005, the cast of SOP and SOP Gigsters together with Mel Tiangco, Joey de Leon, Richard Gomez and German Moreno went to San Francisco, California, United States, for the launch of GMA Pinoy TV.[1]

The show moved to a new set at GMA Network Center Annex, Studio 7 in November 2008. It is one of the biggest studios in the Philippines accommodating 1,000-member audiences.[2]

Cast

Hosts
Regine Velasquez
Ogie Alcasid
Jaya
Gary Valenciano
Vina Morales

Co-hosts and performers

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of SOP scored a 13% rating.[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by SOP
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
1999 New York Festivals TV Programming and Promotion SOP
Finalist
2000 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Won
Best Female TV Host Regine Velasquez Nominated
Best Male TV Host Ogie Alcasid Nominated
Janno Gibbs Won
2001 New York Festivals TV Programming and Promotion SOP
Finalist
15th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Won
2002 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Won
2004 New York Festivals TV Programming and Promotion
Finalist
2005 Golden Screen Awards Best Musical Variety Show Won
Best Male TV Host Ogie Alcasid Won
2006 Asian TV Awards Variety SOP
Finalist
2007 New York Festivals TV Programming and Promotion
Finalist
21st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female TV Host Regine Velasquez Nominated [8]
Best Male TV Host Ogie Alcasid Nominated
Best Musical Variety Show SOP Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality Prince Stefan Nominated
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female TV Host Regine Velasquez Nominated [9]
Best Male TV Host Ogie Alcasid Nominated
Best Musical Variety Show SOP Won
Best New Female TV Personality Maricris Garcia Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality Hayden Kho Nominated
2009 Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Entertainment Program SOP Won
23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female TV Host Regine Velasquez Nominated [10]
Best Male TV Host Ogie Alcasid Nominated
Best Musical Variety Show SOP Nominated
2010 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female TV Host Regine Velasquez Nominated [11]
Best Male TV Host Ogie Alcasid Nominated

References

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