Eat Bulaga! Lenten Specials
Eat Bulaga! Lenten Specials is an annual anthology special by the Philippine noontime show Eat Bulaga! in observance with the Holy Week. The episodes usually release during the Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday. The series runs from 1981 to 2008 but later returned in 2014, the series goes in haitus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 to 2023. The show later returns in 2024.
Production
[edit]The series started in 1981. The first special was directed by Lino Brocka. Every episode featured Eat Bulaga's host and featured other guests. of the series. The series run until 2008.[1][2], in an interview with the entertainment website PEP.ph, Malou Choa-Fagar, an executive of TAPE Inc., the then-producer of the Eat Bulaga, the series was ended because they felt "there was a saturation of materials" and that "trend back then was game shows".[3]
The series returned in 2014, featuring the six stories of the winners of Eat Bulaga's "Juan For All, All for Juan" segment.[3] It went into haitus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series returns in 2024.[1]
In an interview with PEP.ph, Joey De Leon, one of the series stars, said that the annual series was their "vow [to God]."[2]
Premise
[edit]The series features inspirational stories and usually features Christian-related lessons.[4]
Episodes
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2014
[edit]| No. | Title [5] | Directed by [5] | Stars [5] | Original air date [5] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Karugtong ng Puso) | Mark Reyes | Susan Roces, Paolo Ballesteros, Ehra Madrigal and Tito Sotto | April 14, 2014 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Ilaw Ng Kahapon) | Jun Lana | Julia Clarete, Gladys Reyes, Perla Bautista and Dennis Trillo | April 14, 2014 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Hakbang sa Pangarap) | Jun Lana | Michael V., Wally Bayola, Bea Binene, Assunta de Rossi and Joey de Leon | April 15, 2014 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Kulungan Kanlungan) | Gina Alajar | Maricel Soriano, Pia Guanio, Keempee de Leon, Isabelle Daza and BJ Forbes | April 15, 2014 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Anyo ng Pag-ibig) | Mike Tuviera | Pauleen Luna, Ryan Agoncillo, Jimmy Santos, Ruby Rodriguez, Krystal Reyes and Valerie Weigman | April 16, 2014 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Pangalawang Bukas) | Bibeth Orteza | Vic Sotto, Jose Manalo, Anjo Yllana and Ryzza Mae Dizon | April 15, 2014 | ||||||||
2015
[edit]| No. | Title [6] | Directed by [6] | Stars [6] | Original air date [6] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Biro ng Kapalaran) | Mark Reyes | Keempee de Leon, Nova Villa, Paolo Ballesteros and Jimmy Santos | March 30, 2015 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Lukso ng Dugo) | Gina Alajar | Ryzza Mae Dizon, Aiza Seguerra, Pia Guanio, Ricky Davao, Julia Clarete | March 30, 2015 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Pangako ng Pag-ibig) | Joey Reyes | Pauleen Luna, Rocco Nacino, Jaclyn Jose, Luis Allandy, Anjo Yllana | March 31, 2015 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Pinagpalang Ama) | Joyce Bernal | Joey de Leon, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Ryan Agoncillo, Palita Corrales | March 31, 2015 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Aruga ng Puso) | Joyce Bernal | Marian Rivera, Bianca Umali, Wendell Ramos, Irma Adlawan, Ruby Rodriguez | April 1, 2015 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Sukli ng Pagmamahal) | Joel Lamangan | Vic Sotto, Allan K., Tito Sotto, Ina Raymundo and Sef Cadayona | April 1, 2015 | ||||||||
2016
[edit]| No. | Title [7] | Directed by | Stars [7] | Original air date [7] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Dalangin Ng Ama) | Unknown | Ryan Agoncillo and Joey de Leon | March 21, 2016 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Kaputol ng Buhay) | Unknown | Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, and Maine Mendoza | March 21, 2016 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Walang Kapalit) | Unknown | Allan K., Ruby Rodriguez, Patricia Tumulak at Kenneth Medrano | March 22, 2016 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Panata) | Unknown | Vic Sotto, Pauleen Luna, Baste, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Danica Sotto, and Oyo Sotto | March 22, 2016 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | "God Gave Me You" | Unknown | Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Ciara Sotto | March 23, 2016 | ||||||||
2017
[edit]| No. | Title [8] | Directed by [8] | Stars [8] | Original air date [8] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Inay) | Joey Reyes | Paolo Ballesteros, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Allan K and Sinon Loresca | April 10, 2017 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Kapatid) | Joyce Bernal | Alden Richards, Ryan Agoncillo, Ruby Rodriguez, Pia Guanio, and Jerald Napoles | April 10, 2017 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Pagpapatawad) | Gina Alajar | Lorna Tolentino, Kenneth Medrano, Taki, Patricia Tumulak and Baste. | April 11, 2017 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Prinsesa) | Unknown | Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Anjo Yllana, Tommy Penaflor, Joel Palencia and Wally Bayola | April 11, 2017 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Mansyon) | Linnet Zurbano | Tito Sotto, Jose Manalo, Kim Last, Miggy Tolentino, Jon Timmons, at sina Jake Ejercito at Barbie Forteza | April 12, 2017 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Kaibigan) | Joel Lamangan | Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Bianca Umali and Kim Rodriguez | April 12, 2017 | ||||||||
2018
[edit]| No. | Title [9] | Directed by [9] | Stars [9] | Original air date [9] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | "My Carinderia Girl" | Unknown | Ruby Rodriguez, Kenneth Medrano, Pauleen Luna, Luane Dy, Sinon Loresca, Tommy Penaflor and Kim Last | March 26, 2018 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Haligi ng Pangarap) | Unknown | Alden Richards, Tito Sotto, Joey de Leon and Tirso Cruz III | March 26, 2018 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | "A Daughter's Love" | Ricky Davao | Ryzza Mae Dizon, Nora Aunor, Pia Guanio, Julia Gonowon, Lui Manansala and Ana Roces. | March 27, 2018 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Pamilya) | Real Florido | Ryan Agoncillo, Paolo Ballesteros, Baste, Jake Ejercito and Ronaldo Valdez | March 27, 2018 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Hating Kapatid) | Unknown | Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola | March 28, 2018 | ||||||||
| 2 | (Filipino: Taray ni Tatay) | Adolfo Alix Jr. | Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza with Allan K, Jimmy Santos, Anjo Yllana, Rita Avila and Kendoll | March 28, 2018 | ||||||||
2019
[edit]| No. | Title [10] | Directed by [10] | Stars [10] | Original air date [10] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Cebuano: Bulawan) | Real Florido | Ryan Agoncillo, Pia Guanio, Baste, Kenneth Medrano, Wally Bayola, Alden Richards and Joey De Leon | April 15, 2019 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Byaheng Broken Hearted) | Unknown | Ruby Rodriguez, Anjo Yllana, Maureen, Maine Mendoza, Paolo Ballesteros | April 16, 2019 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Transliteration: "Ikigai" (Japanese: いきがい) | Ricky Davao | Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Allan K., Jimmy Santos, Luane Dy, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Jose Manalo, Vic Sotto | April 17, 2019 | ||||||||
2024
[edit]| No. | Title [1] | Directed by [1] | Stars [1] | Original air date [1] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Monday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Selda ng Kahapon) | Unknown | Joey de Leon, Allan K, Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola and Carren Eistrup | March 25, 2024 | ||||||||
| Holy Tuesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | "Love Thy Neighbor" | Unknown | Tito Sotto, Jose Manalo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, and Ciara Sotto | March 26, 2024 | ||||||||
| Holy Wednesday | ||||||||||||
| 1 | (Filipino: Para Di Makalimot) | Unknown | Miles Ocampo, Vic Sotto, Ryan Agoncillo, Atasha Muhlach, Tirso Cruz III, and Ice Seguerra | March 27, 2024 | ||||||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Mallorca, Hannah (12 March 2024). "'Eat Bulaga' confirms return of its Lenten Specials". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b Godinez, Bong (March 20, 2008). "Joey de Leon on "Eat Bulaga"'s annual Lenten special: "Panata na namin 'yon."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b Mell, Navarro (April 26, 2014). "Eat Bulaga! holds Dabarkads Awards for Lenten special presentations today, April 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (25 March 2024). "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A look back at recent 'Eat Bulaga' lenten episodes". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Bulaga Lenten drama specials". Philstar.com. April 14, 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d Salterio, Leah (April 16, 2015). "When Eat Bulaga Does Drama". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 December 2024 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b c "IN PHOTOS: Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special 2016". PEP.ph. March 17, 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "WATCH: 'Eat Bulaga' dabarkads nagkuwento tungkol sa kanilang Lenten Special episode". GMA News Online. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d Jarloc, Glaiza (25 March 2018). "'Eat Bulaga' offers 6 Lenten stories". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "3 Eat Bulaga 40th Anniversary Lenten Specials to Watch on YouTube". GoodNewsPilipinas.com. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
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