SOP (TV program)

SOP is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on February 2, 1997. The show concluded on February 28, 2010, with a total of 672 episodes.

SOP
Title card
Also known as	Sobrang Okey, Pare[a] SOP[b] SOP Rules[c] SOP Fully Charged[d]
Genre	Variety show
Directed by	Al Quinn (1997) Louie Ignacio (1997–2010)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	672
Production
Production locations	GMA Broadway Centrum, Quezon City, Philippines (1997–2000) Studio 5, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines (2000–08) Studio 7, GMA Network Studios Annex, Quezon City, Philippines (2008–10)
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	180 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	February 2, 1997 (1997-02-02) – February 28, 2010 (2010-02-28)
Related
SOP Gigsters

Overview

SOP premiered on February 2, 1997, live from the GMA Broadway Studios. Regular dancers included 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 was one of the biggest studios in the Philippines accommodating 1,000-member audiences.

Cast

Hosts

Regine Velasquez

Ogie Alcasid

Jaya

Gary Valenciano

Vina Morales

• Ogie Alcasid (1997–2010)
• Janno Gibbs (1997–2010)
• Vina Morales (1997–99)^[2]
• G. Toengi (1999–2000)^[3]
• Cacai Velasquez (1997–2002)
• Regine Velasquez (1998–2010)^[2]
• Gary Valenciano (1999–2003)
• Jaya (2000–10)

Co-hosts and performers

• 604
• Carla Abellana (2009–10)
• Aljur Abrenica (2007–10)
• Marvin Agustin (2006–10)
• Marco Alcaraz
• Bernadette Allyson-Estrada (1997–2001)
• Bobby Andrews (1997–2003)
• Aryana (2005–06)
• Roxanne Barcelo (1999–2003)
• Kris Bernal (2007–10)
• James Blanco (2000–05)
• Nancy Castiglione (2003–07)
• Billy Crawford (2007–08)
• Chico and Delamar
• Glaiza de Castro (2006–10)
• Chris Cayzer (2008–10)
• Ryza Cenon (2005–10)
• Marky Cielo (2006–08)
• Jake Cuenca (2003–06)
• Anne Curtis (2000–04)
• Rita Daniela (2006–10)
• Dingdong Dantes (1998–2010)
• Angelika dela Cruz (1999–2003, 2008–10)
• Maybelyn dela Cruz (1998–2003)
• Joshua Desiderio
• Joshua Dionisio (2009–10)
• Mylene Dizon
• Sunshine Dizon (1998–2010)
• Cogie Domingo (2001–06)
• Gabby Eigenmann (1998–2007)
• Mart Escudero (2007–10)
• Brenan Espartinez
• Heart Evangelista (2008–10)
• Frencheska Farr (2009–10)
• Barbie Forteza (2009–10)
• Joross Gamboa
• Maricris Garcia (2007–10)
• Toni Gonzaga (1999–2004)
• Carlo Guevarra
• Matteo Guidicelli (2009–10)
• Raymond Gutierrez
• Richard Gutierrez (2002–10)
• Ruffa Gutierrez (1998–2002)
• Mark Herras (2004–10)
• Eugene Herrera
• Jerome John Hughes (2003–06)
• Dion Ignacio (2004–10)
• Joseph Izon (1998–2003)
• Jay-R (2003–10)
• Karylle (2001–08)
• Bianca King (2004–10)
• Kitty Girls
• Yasmien Kurdi (2004–10)
• Kyla (2000–10)
• Kris Lawrence (2010)
• Lilet (2003–05)
• Angel Locsin (2002–07)
• Francis Magalona (1998–2006)
• Maxene Magalona (2004–10)
• Gian Magdangal (2007–10)
• Jolina Magdangal (2002–10)^[2]
• Malik
• Karel Marquez (2007–09)
• Jennylyn Mercado (2004–10)
• Lani Misalucha (2000–06)
• K. C. Montero (1998–2007)
• Vaness del Moral (2004–10)
• Champagne Morales (1999–2003)
• Jan Nieto
• Nina (2002–03)
• Chynna Ortaleza (2001–10)
• Amanda Page (1997–98)
• Paolo Paraiso
• Tyron Perez
• Lovi Poe (2006–10)
• Yassi Pressman (2009–10)^[4]
• Rufa Mae Quinto (2004–10)
• Radha (2002–04)
• Jolo Revilla
• Cristine Reyes (2004–08)
• LJ Reyes (2005–10)
• Jake Roxas
• Julie Anne San Jose (2006–10)
• Aicelle Santos (2006–10)
• Gerald Santos (2006–09)
• Danica Sotto (2000–03)
• Miko Sotto (2000–03)
• South Border
• Stags
• Miggy Tanchangco
• Antoinette Taus (1997–2001, 2002–04)
• Geoff Taylor (2009–10)
• Bryan Termulo (2007–10)
• Dennis Trillo (2004–10)
• TJ Trinidad
• Brad Turvey (2002–05)
• Greg Turvey (2002–05)
• Mo Twister
• Kevin Vernal
• April Villanueva (2005–07)
• Jonalyn Viray (2005–10)
• Trina Zuñiga (1999–2001)^[5]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of SOP scored a 13% rating.^[6]

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	[7]
		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	[8]
		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	[9]
		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	[10]
		Best Male TV Host	Ogie Alcasid	Nominated

Notes

1. Title from February 2, 1997 to January 25, 1998.
2. Title from February 1, 1998 to March 30, 2003. Later used from January 31, 2010 to February 28, 2010.
3. Title from April 6, 2003 to November 15, 2009.
4. Title from November 22, 2009 to January 24, 2010.