Vilma (Philippine TV series)
Vilma! | |
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Also known as | Vilma on Seven |
Genre | Variety show |
Directed by | Romy Veron |
Presented by | Vilma Santos |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 479 |
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Executive producer(s) | Chit Guerrero |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time |
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Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Original release | August 8, 1986 – September 29, 1995 |
Vilma! is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Vilma Santos, it premiered on August 8, 1986. The show concluded on September 29, 1995 with a total of 479 episodes. It was replaced by Bubble Gang in its timeslot.
Broadcast history
Formerly known as Vilma In Person, Vilma! (also known as Vilma! on Seven) first appeared on August 8, 1986. The pilot episode was shown from the Metropolitan Theater as a temporary studio where Vilma Santos and the VIP Dancers performed. Until the 1990s, the Friday prime time musical variety show moved to GMA Broadway Studios and it was shown on the first StereoVision format with dance and love song performances. Vilma! competed with two other variety shows, Loveli-Ness and Dance-2-Nite of ABS-CBN (originally shown in 1987), but the variety show maintained its ratings. Vilma! received four nominations in the PMPC Star Awards for TV from 1988 to 1990, 1992 and 1994, as well as Best Female Musical Variety Show Host from 1987 to 1988. There were also anniversary and birthday specials from 1987 to 1994. After nine years, the 479th and the final episode was broadcast on September 29, 1995, making it the longest-running Philippine musical variety show.
Hosts
- Co-hosts
- Jimmy Santos
- Joey de Leon
- Roderick Paulate
- Ronnie Ricketts
- Aga Muhlach
- Cesar Montano
- Mari Kaimo
- Edu Manzano
- Francis Magalona
- Vic Sotto
- German Moreno
- Romnick Sarmenta
- APO Hiking Society
- Tirso Cruz III
- Edgar Mortiz
- Monsour del Rosario
- Miguel Rodriguez
- Dancers
- VIP Dancers
Segments
- OFF-Cam with Vi!
- Cafe Vi!
- Vilma's Music Watch
Accolades
- Winner, Best Musical Variety Show - PMPC Star Awards for TV (1988–1990, 1992, 1994)
- Winner, Best Female Musical Variety Show Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV (1987–1988)