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Philippine television variety show

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

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 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.

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

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• 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]

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

Accolades received by SOP

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.

5. ^ "iGMA.tv Launch on SOP!". GMA Network. February 12, 2005.

6. ^ a b c Anarcon, James Patrick. "10 Stars Who Left TV Shows To Switch Networks". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.

7. ^ "Remember the controversies faced by GMA-7's SOP hosts?". PEP.

8. ^ Tabanera, Lily Grace. "Here's Your Complete Guide To Yassi Pressman's TV Shows". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

9. ^ "Click actress Trina Zuniga: Where is She Now?". PEP.

10. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 2, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 26-March 1): Pilipinas Got Talent rules weekend primetime viewing". PEP. Retrieved May 12, 2024.

11. ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

12. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

13. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

14. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

• SOP at IMDb