Willie Revillame announces last day of show

MANILA, Philippines - Is television host Willie Revillame leaving his show "Wil Time Big Time" next year?

In the show's Tuesday episode, Revillame told the audience that he will make a big announcement on January 5, which he later said is his "last day" on the show.

"January 5 abangan niyo mag-a-announce ako ng aking desisyon sa buhay kung ako ay magtutuloy pa sa programang ito. January 5. Basta abangan niyo," Revillame told them.

However, he also asked them: "Kung wala ng ganito, wala ng programa, sa'n kayo pupunta?"

Answering his own question, he said: "Pumunta kayo sa mga ibang programa na matutulungan kayo. Basta, January 5, Saturday, mag-a-announce po ako sa buhay, i-a-announce ko na kung talaga ang gusto kong gagawin, January 5 'yan."

Later on, he said January would be his "last day" on the show and that he already told the management of TV5 about his plans.

"Seryoso ako, may huling araw ako dito -- January 5. Nagpaalam na po ako sa management. Sabi nila ikaw ang bahala yan ang desisyon mo," he said, even telling his show's staff to start looking for new jobs.

"Sa lahat ng aking staff, mga dancers basta kayo ay maghanap-hanap na ng dapat niyong puntahan. I-a-announce ko kung bakit at anong rason (sa) January," he said.

"Salamat sa lahat ng mga nakasama ko. Kayong mga dancers maghanap na kayo ng mayayaman na boyfriend," he said.

Revillame said he made the announcement so his fans won't be caught by surprise.

"Ayaw ko kayong biglain, gusto ko dahan-dahan. Basta magmula ngayon enjoy lang tayo, kalimutan niyo muna 'yan. Hindi ko alam kung aabutin pa ako ng January 5," he said.

"Pero magmula ngayong araw hanggang sa Pasko ay magbibigay ako ng todo todong pamasko sa inyo, 'yung mga huling araw ko dito," he added.

Asked for comment on Thursday, TV5 sources told ABS-CBNnews.com that the network doesn't have a statement at this time.

"Wil Time, Big Time," which started as "Willing Willie," first aired in 2010 after Revillame left ABS-CBN.

The show's name was changed to "Wil Time Big Time" after the show drew complaints when Revillame allegedly maltreated a 12-year-old contestant.

According to industry sources, the show's ratings were affected by the incident.

In the October monthly ratings data from Kantar Media, "Wil Time Big Time" had a rating of only 4.4%, well below the ratings of its primetime rivals. It was ranked at No. 17 among the top primetime programs on weekdays.

In comparison, ABS-CBN's "Walang Hanggan" was the top primetime program in October, according to Kantar Media data, with a rating of 22.7% for the month.

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Rufa Mae Quinto leaves ‘Wil Time Bigtime’ – Cristy Fermin

Rufa Mae Quinto has left “Wil Time Bigtime” after only five weeks as a co-host, Cristy Fermin reported on “Paparazzi Showbiz Exposed” on Saturday.

Cristy said the sexy comedienne, who moved to TV5 after her contract with GMA expired in April, was no longer a part of Willie Revillame’s primetime game show starting Friday.

The “Paparazzi” co-host suggested two possible reasons for Rufa Mae’s abrupt departure: the production deemed the talent fee she was demanding too high and she did not consider the show her top priority.

Neither Rufa Mae, who joined the nightly program on May 7, nor the producers of “Wil Time” have issued an official statement about the matter.

She was not part of the delegation that performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco recently as part of The Big Launch of TV5 International in the US.

Willie only brought co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez and Camille Villar with him.

source: interaksyon.com

Pinoys mob launch of Kapatid TV5, Aksyon TV Int'l in San Francisco

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos trooped to the launch of Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International in San Francisco over the weekend like they were watching a blockbuster movie.

From the banners and t-shirts, the huge crowd of Filipinos in California who lined up to watch the event obviously showed they missed Willie Revillame, host of “Wil Time Bigtime”, who spearheaded the launch at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

The Filipinos danced and swayed when Aga Muhlach did an opening number ala concert king.

Many women were also thrilled when hunk Derek Ramsey performed a live song number.

Also on hand were co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez, Camille Villar, Ruffa Gutierrez and superstar Nora Aunor who equally shined during the grand launch.

Kapatid Network bosses who graced the event were TV5 International President Claro Ramirez, TV5 Chief Operating Officer Bobby Barreiro and TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan.

Viewers in America can now watch TV5's best entertainment and news programs through subscription to Dish Network following the formal signing of the contract between Dish Network and TV5 headed by its chairman Pangilinan last Saturday.

source: interaksyon.com

‘Wil Time Bigtime’ takes The Big Launch to San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – One week after conquering Los Angeles, the TV5 International juggernaut landed in the Bay Area and took this city by storm. The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium overflowed with happy, shiny Filipinos on Saturday night as a special presentation of “Wil Time Big Time” led The Big Launch of Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon International in San Francisco.

“Wil Time” main man Willie Revillame, co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez and Camille Villar, and the “Bigtime” girls were joined by TV5 heavy hitters Nora Aunor, Aga Muhlach, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Derek Ramsay in entertaining the crowd.

“Talentadong Pinoy” grand champion Daniel “Astroboy” Darwin was the opening act.

TV5 chairman Manny V. Pangilinan witnessed the proceedings from the front row with Claro “Ito” Ramirez, president and CEO of Pilipinas Global Network (PGN), the international affiliate of TV5.

PGN has partnered with Dish Network, the largest satellite broadcaster in the US, which has started to carry Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon International across America.

Kapatid TV5 is a 24-hour channel Tagalog entertainment channel that features TV5 entertainment programming. Aksyon International is a 24-hour Tagalog news and current affairs channel.

source: interaksyon.com

MVP arrives in San Francisco for contract signing, The Big Launch

SAN FRANCISCO – TV5 chairman Manny V. Pangilinan (second from left) is met by Pilipinas Global Network (PGN), Inc. president and CEO Claro Ramirez (left), PGN vice president for operations Jeffrey Remigio (second from right), and TV5 executive vice president and COO Bobby Barreiro (right) at the San Francisco International Airport.

Pangilinan is in town to join the contract signing between PGN International and Dish Network, which will carry Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International across America. Dish is the largest satellite broadcaster in the US.

Pangilinan will also attend the “Wil Time Bigtime” Big Launch event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Saturday.

“Wil Time Bigtime” host Willie Revillame and the “Wil Time Bigtime” girls will be joined by TV5 stars Nora Aunor, Derek Ramsay, and Ruffa Gutierrez in the show.

source: interaksyon.com

GALLERY: ‘Wil Time Big Time’ leads The Big Launch in LA

Filipinos in the Los Angeles area trooped to the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday to watch “Wil Time Big Time” and celebrate The Big Launch of Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International in North America.

Host Willie Revillame, co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez and Camille Villar and the “Wil Time Big Time” gang were joined by TV5 big stars Aga Muhlach, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Derek Ramsay. “Talentadong Pinoy” Season 3 Ultimate Talentado Daniel “Astroboy” Darwin was the featured opening act.

Willie, or Kuya Wil to his legion of fans, is a big favorite of our kababayans in the US and Canada. With the debut of Kapatid TV5 in North America, audiences who used to watch him religiously on “Wowowee” are very happy for the opportunity to resume their daily viewing habit.

source: interaksyon.com