List of Bubble Gang recurring characters and sketches

"Ang Dating Doon" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Ang Dating Daan.

The following describes many of the more noteworthy recurring segments and characters on GMA Network's gag show Bubble Gang.

Recurring segments

Segment Years aired Description
4 Oras 2004–07 Parody of GMA Network's primetime newscast, 24 Oras. Michael V plays Michael Ricketts (parody of Mike Enriquez),Ruffa Mae Quinto plays Bel Tiongco (parody of Mel Tiangco) and Ogie Alcasid as Papaya Guano (parody of Pia Guanio). In 2006, Mike Enriquez of 24 Oras guest the sketch with Ricketts & Bahay Mo Bato? character Mang Enriquez.
Ang Dating Doon 1998–2001, 2007, 2011–present A parody of a popular religious program, Ang Dating Daan, interpreting fairy tales and children's literature instead of religious scriptures. The sketch was hosted by Isko Salvador as Brod Pete, Cesar Cosme as Bro. Willy and Chito Franscisco as Bro. Jocel.[1] In the 2007 version, the sketch was called "Doon Dati" or "Du'n Dati", with Ara Mina as Kapatid na Rosa, Wendell Ramos as Kapatid na Mel, Ogie Alcasid as Kapatid na Toto, and Michael V as Kapatid na Auring as hosts. "Du'n Dati" is a parody of Iglesia Ni Cristo's "Ang Mga Nagsi-alis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan". There is a running gag that Kapatid na Auring answers "wala" every time she is asked by Kapatid na Toto if there are any additional comments to the topic being discussed.

For 2011 onwards, the sketch has been renamed "Ang Bagong Dating Doon" (later "Ang Bagong Dating Doon International", focusing on questions or opinions from the other Bubble Gang cast members (and later "foreign" guests) and through social media sites, answering them by the hosts through song lyrics, meanwhile being interpreted by Brod Pete in a more humorous way. The sketch incorporates new technologies by using Macbook laptops and iPads as reference materials, being shown using Facebook as references and sometimes playing games, most notably Temple Run.

Ang Bagong "Diks" 2004–07 Features portmanteaus of English and Tagalog words applicable to everyday Filipino culture.
Ay Witness 2010 A parody of a Public Affairs late night program I-Witness.
Baklantika 2006 Parody of Atlantika by GMA Network.
Bakokang 2006–07 A parody of GMA Network's Bakekang.
Betty La Kea 2002–03 Parody of the telenovela Betty La Fea.
Buwang Jini 2007 A parody of KBS Drama Hwang Jin-Yi
Sine Sinta Kita (formerly Box Office Okray (BOO)) 2002 A sketch shown during or after the Metro Manila Film Festival in which they criticize all the film entries for that year.
Captain Gargle 2006 Parody of Captain Barbell by GMA Network. It features Michael Ricketts, a spoof of Mike Enriquez.
Channel B A Parody of the 24-hour music channel Channel V
Commercial Spoofs 1998–present Parody of commercial advertisements. Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid are the mostly seen characters on the commercial spoofs. Diego Llorico is also moderately seen.
Di Ba Ate with Mare at Panget 1999 Parody of the network's debate show, Debate with Mare at Pare. It is hosted by Diego Llorico and Mykah.
D Moon New 2009 Parody of Twilight's sequel New Moon, starring Ogie Alcasid as Eduardo (spoof of Edward Cullen), Rufa Mae Quinto as Mella (parody of Bella Swan), Antonio Aquitania as Jacol (parody of Jacob Black) and Michael V. as Daniel, Mella's new love interest who is later revealed to be a married womanizer. Hence, his wife calls him demonyo (demon/devil). Hence, the title. Appeared only once and aired exactly one week before Christmas.
GNA Splash Report 2002–05 Spoof of GMA Network's hourly news update, GMA Flash Report. Before and after the segment, they will splash water to the anchorman, Ivan Submarina, a parody of GMA newscaster Ivan Mayrina.
Hayop Man ay Tao Rin 1998–04; 2015 A debate of two animals in the Chinese zodiac (most notably in Chinese New Year) whether if it is the Year of the Goat or the Year of the Sheep (2015 reincarnation)
Di Ako Bading 2011 A three-part sketch which involves a man portrayed by Michael V. who easily gets upset to people who treat him as a gay. Near the end of each episode, he is restrained by his best friend, portrayed by Wendell Ramos.
Hi Men Trio 2006 An acoustic duo composed of Ogie Alcasid and Boy2 Quizon. Their songs are composed of poorly written lyrics either they composed or sent by viewers nationwide.
Horrorscope 1998 Michael V acts as Madam Rocha, a psychic who tells horoscopes, but with a ridiculously twist. She has two white crystal balls, instead of one, in front of her, and only stops making hand movements (like that of a real crystal ball) if "she" sees the viewer "face-to-face".
Iskulto Finish 1996?-1998?
Itsura Mo! 2005–06 A sketch showing facial expressions on different situations.
Iyo Tube 2007 A parody of the video uploading website YouTube. The sketch features different videos uploaded by certain people, all wearing tube-tops. Regularly, five videos play: (1) Francine Prieto and Maureen Larrazabal play two large-chested women who flaunt their beauty, hyping themselves as perfect and unattainable; (2) Wendell Ramos and Antonio Aquitania give political commentary in tube-tops where they raise or lower their tops accordingly if they say "upload" or "download"; (3) Ogie Alcasid plays "Jun Tukmol", a political activist; (4) Diana Zubiri and Michael V give various commentary, but as a couple with a dishevelled appearance; and (5) Francine and Maureen continue their self-beauty-flaunting. Later replaced by Moymoy Palaboy's lip synch music videos. In 2011, IyoTube began to spoof the "Talking Twin Babies" video, with Ogie Alcasid & Michael V. played as the twin babies.
Jowa In The Palace 2005–06 Spoof of koreanovela Jewel in the Palace. The story revolves around Jang Kyu, Lady Han Dyob, Lady Pacho Choi, King Gung Gong and other Dae Jang Geum character parodies.
Kamandog 2007–08 A parody of GMA Telebabad's Kamandag.
Rich Kids 2010 A sketch that involves four rich boys portrayed by Michael V., Ogie Alcasid, Boy2 Quizon, and Dennis Trillo who discuss and complain about people providing needs for the poor and ignoring the rich.

Running gag: At the end of each episode, they, along with their rich friends protest by saying "Let's make baka, don't be takot" which is a rich version as well as the parody of the protest cry Makibaka, huwag matakot!

Kung Mabawi Man ang Ulam 2007 A parody of Sine Novela Presents Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap previously aired on GMA Network (only appeared once).
Sinasampal Kita 2007 A parody of Sine Novela Presents Sinasamba Kita previously aired on GMA Network. (It showed two of the cast of the show, (guest) Valerie Concepcion and (regular) Wendell Ramos) (only appeared once). Starts when Diego finds his eyeball partner played by Wendell Ramos, but he spotted Valerie and hugs her, while slapping Diego while he mentions 'sinasamba kita' to Valerie while he says 'sinasampal kita' to Diego.
Kunsensya 2007 Michael V. plays the conscience of characters leading to different circumstances. This sketch shows Michael V's ability to impersonate his fellow cast members. So far, Antonio Aquitania, Diego Llorico, Mykah, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Keempee De Leon and Ogie Alcasid have been parodied in this sketch.
Ang Huling El Video 2008 A short sketch whose title is a parody of the Eraserheads song Ang Huling El Bimbo which involves a man, portrayed by Michael V. making a suicidal video which ends in a failure since his camera's battery ran out and due to the interruptions during the video even though he succeeded in committing suicide.
Lito's Night of Music 1998–04 Lito (Michael V.) performs classical world songs with Ogie Alcasid playing the piano. The title is a parody of a defunct GMA musical show "A Little Night of Music."
Marilawin 2004–05 A spoof combination of Marinara and Mulawin, both defunct telefantasia series of GMA Network. It is about a gay half-mermaid, half-Mulawin named Marilawin who is a son of a mermaid and a Mulawin. He has his human form in which he has a male upper body and female lower body, thus, he was always seen dancing using his hips (due to the fact that the woman's movements were gentler and more graceful than that of a man, and that his lower body was from a woman).
Maika 2004 A spoof of Majika (Only Appeared once).
MEV (Music English Version) 1997–00 Michael V's parody of popular Tagalog song translated to English in a literal way. The songs were later compiled into an album named Bubble G. Anthology in 2006.[2]
Mga Tenga Ni Panghelita 2007 Spoof of primetime GMA Network Teleserye Mga Mata ni Anghelita. Which shows Panghelita (Michael V.) being a deaf-mute. However, she can speak but cannot hear in return doing so.
MTB (Myusik Tagalog Bersyon) 1997–00 Michael V.'s parody of popular English music videos translated to Tagalog in a literal and often humorous manner. The songs were later compiled into an album named Bubble Ganthology in 2006.[2]
Muchas Grasas 2003–05, 2007 This skit is about the family of Taong Grasa in which they were "high-class" family by talking in English and they proved that the rich people are "low-class" and filthy (in contrast).
OPM Parodies 2005 Music video parodies of popular Filipino artists and bands. Song lyrics are usually composed by Michael V..

Some notable spoofs are:

  • Mamaw by Kayo Kasi Eh! (Narda by Kamikazee) from Darna. Features Diego Llorico.
  • Ulam by Douche (Ulan by Cueshe). Features leftovers.
  • Di Na Magigisa by "'Regine' (ang bilas ko)" (Di Ka Nag-iisa by Regine Velasquez) from Darna. Features about cooking guisa-style.
  • Chaka Nya by 'Churang Cuneta (Sa Kanya by Sharon Cuneta) from Attic Cat. Features Diego Llorico.
  • Wag Na Wag by Kitchie Na Day (Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin by Kitchie Nadal) from Lovers in Paris. Sets in a bar. Kitchie's fans mauled her in the end. Featured a key-chain sized doll as mock promotion.
  • Isaw Nga by Shout Boarders (Ikaw Nga by South Border) from Mulawin. Sets in a barbecue stand, eating isaw, chicken intestines roasted.
  • Don Don by Shame Rock (Hold On by Shamrock) from Jumong. Features Diego Llorico.
  • May BO Na Ako by Shame Rock (Nandito Lang Ako by Shamrock) from Captain Barbell. Talks about a person/superhero named Captain Gargle with body odor.
  • Mas Tanga 'ko Sa'yo by Rey Bolero (Pangako Sa'yo by Rey Valera) from ABS-CBN same title of Song. Sets about regrets after marriage. Features Diego Llorico. In an anniversary concert, Rey Valera sang this song.
  • Kung Kailangan mo Bato(?) by Rey Bolero (Kung Sa Sandaling Kailangan mo Ako by Rey Valera also). Talks about a drug user's regret. In an anniversary concert, Rey Valera sang this song, but beats Rey Bolero with his guitar due to the latter's interference.
  • Hala Pack-Up by Eraseyourheads (Alapaap by Eraserheads). Talks about a real-life incident during Eraserheads reunion concert, which some former members never appeared during that time.

Most of these are featured in Michael V.'s latest album, Michael V.:The Bubble G. Anthology.

Ortigas vs. Mendiola 1995–00
Pambansang Panggulo 2004 A recurring sketch focusing on Ongpong Dela Cruz's campaign for the 2004 Philippine presidential elections.
Paningit 2007 Francine Prieto explains derivations of Tagalog and English words.
Pinkantadia and Eateria 2004–05 Parody of GMA Network's Encantadia and Etheria.
Pinoy Gago and Pinoy Jenyo 2010 A parody of Eat Bulaga's Most Popular Segment Pinoy Henyo.
RAMPAGE:Gulat ni Bel Tiongco 2000–04 Spoof of GMA Network's defunct newscast, Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco, Ruffa Mae Quinto plays Bel Tiongco (parody of Mel Tiangco), one of its running gag was when Tiongco opening line "Tsismis bukas, ngayon ang broadcast" and ended up surprised after saying "Bel Tiongco po, nag-gugulat". One of its logo in 2003 has the similar design to Frontpage since it was in use from 2002 til 2003.
Remember Wen 1998–05 Hosted by Evilyn Magpayo (Ate Ebs for short). Based on Maalaala Mo Kaya of ABS-CBN

and Magpakailanman. It was replaced by the sketch Tita Herminigilda.

Super Masa 1998–99 A superhero loosely based on former President Joseph Estrada. His power comes from a bread he'd made. Masa is a Filipino word for mass, a large number or amount or extent. The word was used in his presidential campaign in 1998 (Erap para sa Masa). The word also means knead if used as a noun.
Tips Ahoy! 1998 Ogie Alcasid hosts this segment, showing his viewers the how to handle different situations from the mundane to the important, such as being late for work and preventing electrocution while in the shower.
Yabang o Panget 2002–06 Parody of Eat Bulaga's defunct game segment Laban o Bawi. Ogie Alcasid was the host of the sketch, but no one wins the question in the end.
Starsborn 2003 Parody of the GMA talent show StarStruck. There is a running gag that no one gets eliminated during the sketch and new contestants were added in the competition instead. Hence the slogan: Dream, Believe, Multiply which is a parody of the actual show's slogan, Dream, Believe, Survive. The sketch only aired during the original counterpart's first season. The sketch a pun on the phrase "A star is born"
Okrah 2006 A parody of Oprah.
Idakdak Mo 2007 Parody of Eat Bulaga's game segment Itaktak Mo (only appeared once).
Trip Ko Lang 2005–08 A parody of Wish Ko Lang.
Yours Truly, Junee Lee 2002–04 An interview segment hosted by Junee Lee (a fictional character played by Michael V.). The segment spun off a talk show entitled Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani.
Pulis Pang-kalokohan 2007 Parody of Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. This skit is about the two policemen who have a plan to arrest anyone with comical jokes.
Lavandera in the Palace: Pulis Pangkalooban 2008 Combined parody of Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, La Vendetta, Jewel in the Palace, and Jumong.
Copy Princess 2008 Parody of GMA Koreanovela Coffee Prince. Sets in a xerox copy center.
Poor Factor 2008 Parody of American reality show Fear Factor in which the characters are from Muchas Grasas segment. (Only appeared once)
Ang Spoiled 2008–2009 A little brute Angelina (Ogie Alcasid) who is so bratty and asks different orders on her nanny (Michael V.) Her orders always bring her nanny to worst. Angelina's notable quotes are "Yaya, you're such a loser!", "Big Deal" and "Whatever" in which she has her own finger gestures (that is, the L; Y, which resembles peace sign; and W finger gestures, which mean Loser, Yaya, and Whatever, respectively). Sketches show Angelina and her yaya in many places, such as in the mall, in school and somewhere else, but most sketches show them both in Angelina's house, notably inside her room. Angelina's character was inspired from Angelica Pickles of the Nickelodeon TV series Rugrats, while the Yaya was inspired from The Nanny. Yaya's name is revealed in the movie "Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie" as ChaCha Lucero.
Moymoy Palaboy (second Iyo Tube) 2008–present Moymoy Palaboy is a duo that does a webcam performance "singing" local and international hits using their lipsynch acts. The duo was discovered on YouTube, where they have upload their webcam videos of Filipino and foreign songs with lipsynch acts.[3]
Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bongbong 2008–2013 A spoof reality investigative program hosted by Bongbong, a gay parody of Ben Tulfo, producer, director, and host of Bitag, as well as his brothers Mon, Raffy and Erwin Tulfo. It focuses on everyday mannerisms of society, like pushing the elevator button many times by different people, calling on the cellular phone while on the escalator, balikbayans talking in exaggerated American English while gone for only weeks, etc. In the end, they will be hit by a gavel. Even though the segment is a spoof of Bitag and its sister program Bitag Live!, it is also a parody of other programs of the Tulfo Brothers, such as Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo, Wanted and Mission X (now Tutok Tulfo). Bongbong was derive form Sen. Bongbong Marcos. It was succeeded by T3 Nyo! another Tulfo parody.
Gagambala 2008 A parody of GMA primetime Gagambino and Spider-Man. This skit is about a heroic "villain" named Gagambala who attempts to distract people or making mischievous ways on them using his own tambourine.
Notable quote: "Ako si Gagambala at gagambalahin ko kayo." (lit. "I'm Gagambala and I'm gonna disturb you.")
Chikadora D'Exploiter 2008 A parody of Dora the Explorer. Portrayed by Michael V. as Chikadora (spoof of Dora Marquez) and Diego Llorico.
Tsimoy Records 2008 A parody of Pinoy Records.
Tulis! Tulis! 2008 A parody of TV5 show Pulis! Pulis!.
My Husband's a Woman 2008 A parody of the Korean drama My Husband's Woman, currently showing at Telebabad. (Only shown once)
Karton Karakters 2008 A sketch of normal people live in a house made of carton box and personalities wearing carton boxes as their clothing.
Kwarta o Karton 2008 A parody of the former game show Family Kwarta o Kahon (Only shown once)
Family Few 2008 A parody of the game show Family Feud (Only shown once)
Tio Petto and Panopio 2009 A parody of Mister Geppetto and Pinocchio. As of July 10, 2009, it has shown 7 episodes.
Dingga 2010 A parody of Darna with Michael V as Ading, a lame man who, whenever he ate a magical bubble gum will transform him into a gay superhero named Dingga. The enemies shown in this spoof was also inspired by Darna's early foes and the character from Dark Horse Comics, first of which is Baklang Impakta, which is a parody of Babaeng Impakta and Hellgay, which is the parody of Hellboy.
Misspelling Gee 2010 A spelling game show (spelling bee) parody where the host gives an English word and mispronounces it and 2 students misspell the given words.
Haka Haka (Bukakabukaka) 2010 A parody of Discovery Channel's science television program Mythbusters. Starring Michael V. as Jamie Hyneman and Ogie Alcasid as Adam Savage. They test the validity of various superstitious beliefs of Filipinos.
Don't Etching Me 2010 Parody of Showbiz Central's Don't Lie To Me. It is hosted by Michael V. as Sweat (parody of John "Sweet" Lapus). On February 3, 2012, there is another parody called Don't Die To Me, where instead of using a lie detector, the guest is tortured in order to admit the rumors about him/her.
Padre and Sam 2010 Parody of ABS-CBN's May Bukas Pa
Queen Sang Joke 2010 Parody of GMA Koreanovela Queen Seon Deok.
CheChe Bureche 2010–2012 A comic sketch featuring Ogie Alcasid as the kind Cheche (nicknamed "Che") and Michael V. as the mean Bureche (nicknamed "Bure"). Cheche and Bureche were twin sisters living with their father (which was played by Antonio Aquitania). Whenever their father leaves for work, Bureche usually terrorizes Cheche with her vile antics, but usually becomes the victim of her own schemes, in a running gag she screams "Argh!". Wendell Ramos plays their love interest, a boy next door with a Justin Bieber-inspired hairdo.
TLC (Tender Loving Championship) 2010 Parody of Ultimate Fighting Championship, The Slogan is "Dito Sa TLC, Walang Sakitan at Puro Sarap" (Here at TLC, No pain but Pure Relaxation.) Instead of Wrestling, they gave each other Massage.
Bubble Gang Fliptop 2010 Features the Filipino Rappers from Fliptop, the first Filipino Rap Battle League who do rap battles with each other along with the cast. It only has three episodes.
Pinoy Gago 2010 Parody of Eat Bulaga's game segment Pinoy Henyo. After a man (Michael V.) watched a game show, he decided to practice using a mirror & confetti, but he failed after timer stopped.
Balitang News 2011–2012 An Inter-Dialectical spoof newscast which used in Tagalog then in English. Eleuterio Ignacio (played by Ogie Alcasid), wearing a Barong Tagalog, is speaking in Tagalog while Electronic Ignition (played by Michael V.), wearing a suit, is speaking in English. These two personalities are both the same in translation (in a literal manner), including their names. They both wear black pants and glasses as well. During Bubble Gang's 16th anniversary, GMA anchors Mike Enriquez & Arnold Clavio guested the show as the anchors of the skit. The Balitang News' logo is similar to GMA News TV but its font was Arial Black.
Pickup Lines 2011–2013 A reboot of Fliptop in which instead of a rap battle, it is a verbal battle using romantic puns commonly known to Filipinos as "pickup lines." Since this was originated from the Fliptop sketches, the characters still wear hip-hop attire. The Pickup Line Battle is composed of a preliminary round wherein two contestants will try to impress the woman moderator named Neneng Bakit, or simply Neneng B., played by Sam Pinto, using their pickup lines. The winner of the match will be determined by audience impact, and moves on to face the "undefeated" Pickup Liner named Boy Pickup, played by Ogie Alcasid. In the end, Boy Pickup, who sometimes show up his trademark Zippo lighter, will remain undefeated, despite the fact that his pickup lines are so deep only a selected few can understand its true meaning. He is being cheered on by one of the audience named Boy Backup (played by Eri Neeman, who is also a writer for the show), which gives Boy Pickup enough audience impact to win the battle. Michael V., meanwhile, plays the role of M.C. Bits, the host of the sketch. Other characters include Bagwis (Dennis Trillo), Pushback (Boy-2 Quizon), Dahon [Antonio Aquitania, who always bring leaves in hand, hence the name. He is Boy Pickup's mortal competitor, and also has a backup guy named Kasuy (Baba-Gee)], Sukli (Moymoy Obeso, who always bring coins, hence the name, meaning "change"), and Bagoong (Roadfill Obeso), who never wins even a single pickup battle, hence the name which is a reference to the word "balagoong" meaning always losing. Guest Pickup Liners include Bisugo (Betong Sumaya), who later became a regular; Boy Chicha (Chris Tiu),Reynang B (Regine Velasquez), who promoted her concert with Alcasid called Mr. and Mrs. A, and Pusoy (Paulo Avelino, who later moved to ABS-CBN).
Dish Ko Lang! 2011 Another parody of GMA Network's Wish Ko Lang
Dan and Serye 2011 Parody of GMA Network's Time of My Life were Michael V & Ogie Alcasid played as Dan & Serye.
Boxing Trainer/Ang Boxing Coach 2009 A two-part boxing sketch with Michael V as Johnny Santos and Ogie Alcasid as Benjo. In the first episode, Johnny was training for an amateur match in Wildbox Boxing Gym (an obvious parody of Wild Card Boxing Club, a Hollywood Boxing Gym owned by Manny Pacquiao's head trainer Coach Freddie Roach) until he met Benjo, his substitute trainer after finding out that the boxer's coach has flu. During the training, he says several words that Johnny cannot understand such as "himu jaba", which is in fact one of the boxing combination moves. Near the end of the training, Johnny became upset when his trainer says lots of gibberish and beats Benjo up which Johnny interpreted as the trainer's orders.

In the second part, Ang Boxing Coach, the amateur match between Johnny Santos and Ricky Marcelo (Dennis Trillo) is about to begin. Before the start of the match, Benjo came and told about the bad news that Johnny's trainer has H1N1 (interpreted by Benjo as "Hini") and was hospitalized, and once again, Benjo substituted but Johnny disagreed because of his misunderstood words. Benjo said to forget about it and reconcile, focus in the match, and listen to every move he says. Johnny was doing pretty well, until the trainer said "himu jaba", one of the words Johnny cannot understand (the other two words were "himo dede boobi" and "katumachiku jumama poompoom") which causes the boxer to hold back and knocked out by his opponent until he lost after the third knockout. After the fight, Ricky thanked Benjo for his "professional" coaching because of his "simple" words that Johnny cannot understand. In fact, he told Johnny one of the "moves"' real meaning (i.e. Katumachiku jumana poompoom which means Jab, straight, hook, uppercut).

The second episode, is in fact a parody of the fight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao, in which Pacquiao knocked out the British fighter twice in the first round and KO'ing him in the second round. the second episode shows the exact opposite since, Ricky Marcello (parody of Ricky Hatton) knocked out Johnny Santos (parody of Manny Pacquiao) in the same sequence in the original fight.

Ba't Ganun? 2011 A short sketch involving asking questions about the society as well as its mannerisms.

For example, Ba't ganun? Hotcake ang tawag kahit malamig na ito? Ba't ganun? (Why is it called hotcake even if it is cold? Why is it?)

Taiko 1999 Parody of the famous workout Tae-Bo.
Coach Calmado 2012 Formerly known as "Mr. Calmado". A sketch about a disciplined yet overly irate basketball coach (despite his name, although he tries to be as calm as he can) portrayed by Michael V. He is short-tempered and semi-psychotic that he threatens students and other people at schools. In the end of each episode, he nearly strips off some of the faculty members such as referees, teachers, librarians etc. and destroys the school's materials and facilities every time he compares "disrespectful" students to people who are stripping off other people. He is an obvious parody of MadTV's Coach Hines. It is revealed in the June 29, 2012 episode, Lamay (Wake) that his first name is Hector, which makes his name a play on the famous PBA player Hector Calma.
Daddy Dearest 2012 An obvious parody as well as a teaser for the then-upcoming drama-comedy My Daddy Dearest. The sketch tells about a father (Ogie Alcasid) telling a story to his son about what really happened to the latter's mother (i.e. the former's wife). In between the story-telling, several women kiss "Daddy Dearest" (Alcasid) and afterwards "Daddy Dearest" clarifies who they really are.
Job Interview 2012–present A short segment that shows a typical initial interview for job applicants. It starts with a boss/interviewer portrayed by Michael V. supposed to conduct an initial interview/exam to an applicant named Mr. San Lazaro portrayed by Diego Llorico. However, a female recruiter shows a questionnaire that is not suitable for a job interview, which is actually a questionnaire of Filipino culture as well as media references (e.g. What's the World's Number 2 Shampoo? which is a reference to the commercial of Head and Shoulders). So the boss tells the recruiter to change the questionnaire and instead, he (the boss) will ask personality questions for the applicant in essay form.
Makapili Kang Muli 2012 Parody of the GMA Drama Makapiling Kang Muli. Talks about a traitor, a pun for Makapili, Japanese collaborators and symphatizers during World War II.
Di Ka Na Maggigisa 2012 Parody of the GMA Afternoon Drama Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa
Lino Blanco 2012 Parody of the GMA Drama Luna Blanca
ProteJail 2012 Parody of the GMA7 talent show Protege. As the title says, the sketch is a talent show for prisoners. Prisoners may stay to jail if they lose. But if someone won, they can be released.
Susi Problems 2012 A parody as well as a teaser for the film Sosy Problems. One of the girls in the sketch also includes Bianca King who is also part of the cast of the said film. The sketch was only about the keys. It was shown on December 21, 2012
My Husband's Driver 2013 A parody of the controversial GMA7 drama My Husband's Lover
Baklang Sisiw 2013 A parody of the GMA7 drama Mga Basang Sisiw which shows the eviction scene of the said drama. Another sketch with the same scene called "Batang Titiw" which features Diego and Michael V. with the former having a speech difficulty similar to Cecilio Sasuman
Adventures of Rufa Mae Kwento 2013 A short sketch about Rufa Mae Quinto sharing stories based on her experience, hence the name which is a parody of her own real name.
Atlit 2013–present A short sketch which shows Diego being proud of himself despite the criticisms of other people and always responds "atlit" (which is a parody of the phrase "at least") at the end of the sketch. It was revealed in GMA's Tunay na Buhay, that Diego's segment wasn't fake, it eventually, happened in true life.
Ikaw at ang Ina 2013–2015 A sketch about a mother named "Donya Ina Moran" (inspired by Mundo Mo'y Akin character Donya Charito) portrayed by Michael V. who dislikes modern mannerisms of young people, most notably regarding social websites. She always criticize her daughter, "Selphie Moran" who is played by Sef Cadayona about what she does. The famous lines was "Paki-explain" (Taglish version for Please Explain)& ended with "Labyu" (Love You). In later episodes, Ina Moran has met her match, in the form of her sister named Ate Patty (guested and played by Jaclyn Jose, who previously played Donya Charito from Mundo Mo'y Akin).
Eye Believe 2013 Parody of GMA7 infotainment show iBilib. Appeared only once.
D' Adventures of James Wang 2011–2013 An investigative crime sketch which is a parody of the James Bond series and Sherlock Holmes. Jacky Woo played the role as James Wang. There is a running gag that he is always the victim of the schemes he did not commit and often gets arrested for it.
Rich Kid Poor Kid 2013 A sketch that involves a rich kid (Paolo Contis) and a poor kid (Michael V.) act in certain situations. Their fathers are portrayed by Antonio Aquitania and Betong respectively.
Istambay Sa Looban 2013–present A situational sketch that takes place in a squatters' area (or barangay) which is narrated through song. The singers are portrayed by Michael V. (vocals and guitar), Sef Cadayona and Antonio Aquitania (in guitars). There was running gag in which the song was being interrupted by the squatters. In September 2015, due to the popularity of Eat Bulaga's KalyeSerye and AlDub, producers of Bubble Gang decided to continue this sketch by adding the parody of KalyeSerye called IstambaySerye which stars Juancho Trivino as Alfred and Denise Barbacena as Yaya Badel, forming their parody loveteam of AlDub called "AlBad", and Betong Sumaya as Lolo Nidoro.
The Sleep Over Show 2013 A parody of the GMA7 midnight talk show The Tim Yap Show
Overtime 2014 A parody and a teaser for the then-upcoming 2014 Richard Gutierrez movie of the same title
Don Cantoni 2014–present A mafia-themed sketch which is an obvious parody of The Godfather
Mr. Matapobre 2014–2015 A sketch about a rich man with an Elvis Presley-inspired hairdo portrayed by Michael V. As his name implies, he hates mannerisms of low-class people. He calls his two bodyguards, Ron and Jojo (portrayed by Paolo Contis and Antonio Aquitania) to investigate on low-class mannerisms involved in the rich man's house and blames his poor butler, Berto (portrayed by Betong. But at the end of the sketch, it is revealed that Mr. Matapobre's daughter, Jennifer (portrayed by Denise Barbacena) is the real culprit (sparing Berto in the process) in which her father cannot accept and tells the viewers that high-class people do not commit low-class mannerisms.

One example is this line: Hindi maaring ikaw ang kumain ng cake, dahil... walang mayamang matakaw, magana lang kaming kumain ("You cannot be the one who ate this cake, because... no rich person is greedy, we are just zestful eaters")

One exception is during the 19th anniversary special wherein Berto was not spared from being beaten by Ron and Jojo after the houseboy did not allow street children (from the GMA afternoon drama Yagit) who are later revealed to be Mr. Matapobre's nephews and nieces at the end of the special sketch.

Pag-Ibig Hotline 2014–present A scripted reality talk show which is a parody of Love Hotline hosted by Paolo Contis
T3 Nyo 2014–present Parody of the TV5 investigative show T3, Michael V, Paolo Contis and Jan Manual plays Daffy, Bearwin and Den Tolpu (reverse of Putol or Cut), parody of Raffy, Erwin and Ben Tulfo respectively.
Starpok 2014–present Parody of GMA's talk show, Startalk hosted by Angelo Santos (Antonio Aquitania) who dislikes showbiz-like answers to his questions (since he wants his guests to tell the truth behind the rumors) and beats them up when answering so.
Tsugi o Chorva 2015–present A sketch which involves several captives who intruded an island where a group of gay cavemen (led by Betong and/or Michael V.) live. Each captive will be asked a riddle or a logical question. If answered correctly, the captive is spared from punishment and is set free. Otherwise, the captive will be asked whether "Tsugi" or "Chorva". If the captive chooses "chorva", the captive is forced to be taken fancy be the cave gay men and is then set free. If the captive chooses "tsugi", it follows the same condition as "chorva". This also happens during the opening or before the closing of the show wherein the segment is reformatted in a daring game format. The sketch then shows the entire cast (in their normal appearances), the game hosted by Michael V. will choose cast member to pick a name from a jar; then the chosen cast member will answer a very difficult question within 3 to 5 seconds. If answered correctly, s/he is safe, otherwise, the cast member will face a consequence with their most feared animals such as spiders, cockroaches, snakes, frogs, worms, etc. blindfolded. Starting October 2015, the questions are based from Bubble Gang's 20th Anniversary (i.e. questions regarding the former cast, sketches, and segments since its premiere in 1995).
Hugot 2015–present A situational sketch wherein Chariz Solomon (later Michael V.) speaks in romantic analogies in a conversation, and during the end of each conversation, a group of dancers led by Michael V. dance P.A.R.D.'s song, "Hugot"
Let's Duet! 2015–present A situational sketch which involve two men, Rene and Jay portrayed by Michael V. and Betong Sumaya who speak in a form of speech choir. The title is a pun of the slogan of the Department of Health "Let's DOH it!" by the late Senator Juan Flavier
Expectation vs. Reality 2015–present A series of scenarios featuring a comparison illustrating an obvious discrepancy. The "Expectation" part shows a positive scenario. Whereas the "Reality" part shows the negative version of the same scenario.
AlDav 2015 The sketch is a parody of Karen Davila's controversial interview of Alma Moreno from the ANC show Headstart in a form of a game show. The sketch aired on Christmas of 2015. The title is also a pun of the phenomenal tandem AlDub
Wag Kang Judgemental 2016–present A sketch which is a parody of the legal drama Ipaglaban Mo! which shows several unfinished scenarios and what would really happen if the scenario was not judged by people immediately. Hosted by Judge Arturo Mental portrayed by Michael V.
Buhay ng Bakla 2016–present Sketches about gays/bisexuals/closet gays turning on music/poem combo to stress their grievances upon a bar. Features a local band named Onyx.
Pool Señorita 2016 A parody of Poor Señorita. About a rich gal who loiters the nearby pool who always encounters her rivals.
Several MMA Parodies 2016 Several parodies of MMA matches, notably between the duel Baron Geisler and Kiko Matos, with several twists and a post-fight interview.
Engkantodo 2016 Parody version of Encantadia requel. About the four big and healthy Hang'gres (combined pun of Sang'gres and hungry) who will take the throne of Engkantodo. "Kaen ng Todo" (lit. "eat more") is a portmanteau of the titular segment.

Ang Dating Doon

A screenshot of Ang Dating Doon featuring Brod Pete and Cesar Cosme

Ang Dating Doon (English: The Formerly There) is a popular recurring segment on GMA Network's gag show Bubble Gang from 1998 to 1999. It was briefly revived in 2001 and 2005. The show experienced a resurfacing in the late 2011 and is broadcast once a month. It is a parody of the religious television program Ang Dating Daan (English: The Old Path), which is produced by the Members Church of God International. At first, the nursery rhyme "Row Row Row Your Boat" was the opening and closing theme used from 1998 to 1999. In the same year however, it comically began to use instead the opening theme of the anime TV series Chōdenji Machine Voltes V ("Voltes V no Uta" by Mitsuko Horie, Koorogi '73 and Columbia Cradle Club), as both its opening and closing song. It was of perfect timing, since it was a way of promoting Voltes V for the network back then.

Origins

The sketch was headlined by the show's writers, Isko Salvador (as Brod Pete, a play on the name of actor Brad Pitt and also a parody of Bro. Eli Soriano, host of Ang Dating Daan), Cesar Cosme (as Brother Willy, parody of Bro. Willy Santiago) and Chito Francisco (as Brother Jocel, parody of Bro. Jocel Mallari). The recent popularity of the religious program Ang Dating Daan and its sister program, Itanong Mo kay Soriano, [Bibliya ang Sasagot] (Ask Soriano, [and the Bible Will Answer]), inspired the segment. Because of its popularity, their characters became their nicknames. They are sometimes referred to, or credited as Isko "Brod Pete" Salvador, Cesar "Brother Willy" Cosme and Chito "Brother Jocel" Francisco.

Format

The segment would commonly begin and end with Voltes V no Uta as the theme song; afterwards, various members of the audience would come up and present various questions to Brod Pete, who then has Brother Willy read various extracts from Nursery Rhymes or Folk songs, and recently on the 2011 revival, various song lyrics. Brod Pete will then interpret the "passage" to answer the question presented. Instead of using the Bible, they used dictionary, phone directory, or any books. In the 2011 revival, they began to use Macbook Pros and iPads as reference materials, which leads to its new title, Ang Bagong Dating Doon (The New Formerly There), meaning "Ang Dating Doon" with the power of technology.

On the June 27, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang, the segment sported a new set, the trio now wearing suits, and the name tweaked to Ang Bagong Dating Doon International (The New Formerly There International). This change reflects the new formats of Ang Dating Daan and Itanong Mo Kay Soriano, wherein MCGI's Mass Indoctrinations and Worldwide Bible Expositions, respectively, replaced the previous ones, since Bro. Eli Soriano went in exile in 2010.

Various exclamations such as "Alien!" or Raise the Roof! would also be used (as a parody of the common exclamations Amen and Praise the Lord).

A running gag in the show is that Brother Jocel sleeps during the segment proper (he is often seen with his head resting on his arms on the desk, though this has not been the case on some episodes). In the 2011 revival and onwards, he is sometimes seen playing games with his iPad, most notably, according to him, is Temple Run, or checking his "Facebook account" for status updates (while often seen still resting his head on the desk).

Notes

Discography

Year of release Title Certification Publisher
1999 Alien, Ang Dating Doon: The Album[4] Platinum Warner Music Philippines

Recurring characters

Segment
Description
Bel Tiongco (or Chiongco) Parody of famous broadcaster Mel Tiangco, played by Rufa Mae Quinto.
Bryan Bryan Parody of famous musician Ryan Cayabyab portrayed by Ogie Alcasid
Billy Kle Parody of fitness instructor Billy Blanks. He invented the aerobic exercise Taiko (above)
Edi Pil Parody of controversial 2004 presidential candidate, Eddie Gil, who was later disqualified by the Philippine Commission on Elections.
GMHey Parody of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Jang-Kyu Parody of the legendary Dae Jang Geum, seen in Jowa in the Palace
Madam Rocha Parody of popular fortune-teller Madam Rosa and her more popular rival, Madam Auring.
Mahalai Parody of midget actress Mahal.
Sonny Patilla Parody of Filipino boxing referee Sonny Padilla portrayed by Antonio Aquitania. He appeared only once in the sketch "Ang Boxing Coach"
Manny Gosh A popular recurring character played by Ogie Alcasid from 1995 to 1998. Manny Gosh, the sultan of rhythm and soul, drives the women crazy week after week with his sentimental tunes that strike a chord in everyone's funny bone. Manny belts out song numbers of his self-made compositions that could very well make it to the record books as the lyrically shallowest sentimental hits of our time.
Michael Ricketts Parody of famous broadcaster Mike Enriquez. Infamous for his coughing on-air and the line, "Excuse me po!". The surname is also a reference to actor and OMB Chair Ronnie Ricketts.
Nahatma Galvi A Indian Dancer whose name is based from Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi.
Papaya Guano Parody of famous Chika Minute host Pia Guanio portrayed by Ogie Alcasid. With her hairy armpits raised high, hence her slogan "Hatid sa inyo ay kilikiling totoo" (I'm bringing you true armpits).
Sexballs Dancers Parody of popular dance group SexBomb Girls. Cast member Antonio Aquitaña created the Sexballs whicht he members are Michael V., Ogie Alcasid, Wendell Ramos and Aquitaña. Some of their notable songs are:
  • "Yabang O Panget" ("Laban O Bawi", by SexBomb Girls)
  • "Buy Me" ("Baile", by Rochelle Pangilinan). Talks about a boyfriend's dilemma about his girlfriend's buying antics, usually really expensive items.
  • "I-shoot Mo" ("Itsumo", by Dice & K9). Performed during a concert in Japan. While they were singing, female guests, usually old women, puts Yen on their pockets.
  • "Bacha" ("Patcha", by Mocha). Talks about a boyfriend's problem about his girlfriend's morbid obesity and her obsession about food. She explodes after the music ended.
  • "Sa Malate" ("Chocolate", by Soul Control)
  • "Donya" ("Don't Cha", by The Pussycat Dolls). Talks about a man and his obviously older but rich girlfriend (matrona).
  • "May Sipon si Anton" ("Boom She Boom", by T-Rio)
  • "Pagjulina" ("Angelina", by Lou Bega)
  • "Nog-Nog" ("Low", by Flo Rida)

Also, they collaborated with SexBomb Girls to perform their song on radio and other media for only a short period of time.

Sozimo Bakya Recurring character portrayed by Ogie Alcasid who was always seen sitting on his table while drinking the morning coffee. He has occasional sketches which is a parody of the former ABS-CBN morning show Alas Singko Y Medya, which even has its own fake, funny news and horoscopes on the side, while Zosimo answers several, albeit out-of-this-world, phone-in questions from televiewers.
Bonggang Bongbong Gay parody of the Tulfo Brothers (Mon, Ben, Raffy and Erwin). portrayed by Michael V.. Acts tough, but with gay overtones. He is later replaced by the Tolpu Brothers (see below)
Angelina and her Yaya Angelina - A spoiled brat who makes her yaya do things making her look like a miserable fool especially in front of her mother. Portrayed by Ogie Alcasid.

Angelina's Yaya (nanny) - She cares about her alaga (charge), but is constantly outwitted by Angelina. Portrayed by Michael V. Her name was revealed as Chacha Lucero.

"The Geek" An unnamed character portrayed by Ogie Alcasid who discusses the different contradicting situations of the Filipino society before and after. One example is this phrase: "Noon, ang mga babae, kapag nakakita ng Hapon, tumatakbo. Ngayon, ang mga babae, kapag nakakakita ng Hapon, lumalapit" (Before, when [Filipino] girls see Japanese men, they run away. Now, when [Filipino] girls see Japanese men, they come near them).
"Tio Petto and Panopio" Parody of Geppetto and Pinocchio portrayed by Michael V. Tio Petto (Pepito) also provides the voice and actions of Panopio. Instead of being the puppet's father, Pepito is Panopio's uncle. Hence the title, T'yo Petto. He always puts Geppetto in trouble and here are some of the puppet's vile antics; kissing the puppet's butt, putting on lipstick, mouth-to-mouth, wearing a bra, biting his toe (If Tio Petto's foot can reach his face), stripteasing on the street and even massaging. His mother was portrayed by Ogie Alcasid and his wife was portrayed by Francine Prieto
"Dingga" A gay parody of Mars Ravelo's Darna portrayed by Michael V. His alter ego was a lame man named Ading, wherein his henshin device was a magical bubble gum.
Sweat "Ang host na laging pinagpapawisan ng malagkit dahil sa mga intrigang pagkainit-init (The host who always sweats sticky because of hot intrigues)" Parody of John Lapus.
Padre and Sam Parody of May Bukas Pa's Fr. Anthony and Santino respectively.
Mr. Coco "Mr. Co" Cruz A spoof of Hayden Kho appeared only once in the segment "Wastong Pagligo" (Correct way of taking a bath).
Jokman Parody of Queen Seon Deok's Deokman. She likes to tell jokes and tells people that she's a "man". Hence the name, Jokman.
Michael Parody of Michael Jackson portrayed by Michael V.. He wanted peace and quiet to rest but ironically, his fans (even the angels after his death) scream for him. Appeared once in the sketch "Star sa Langit", possibly as a tribute to the late king of pop.
Boy Pickup The former undefeated Pickup Line Battle Champion in The Pickup Lines portrayed by Ogie Alcasid, who uses nonsensical pickup lines in his verbal battles. He is now defeated by a new Pickup Liner named Boy Basag (see below) who is also portrayed by Ogie Alcasid. Always wears caps, loose shirt and sports a beard and moustache.
Boy Basag The new Pickup Line Battle Champion in The Pickup Lines portrayed by Ogie Alcasid, who uses insults as his pickup lines in his verbal battles (in contrast to the standard romantic puns). He is the only one who can defeat Boy Pick Up which shocked television viewers during his "historic" debut match. He was shown holding baseball bats or steel pipes and sometimes wearing a reggae outfit and has a hairstyle which resembles Bob Marley.
Neneng Bakit (Neneng B.) The moderator of The Pickup Lines sketch portrayed by Sam Pinto. Always questions "bakit?" (why?)
D Wonder Boys A Parody K-Pop group which consists of Boy 2 Quizon as Chang Gee, Antonio Aquitania as Yee Saw, Michael V. as San Ban Yo and Ogie Alcasid as Tang Ha Ko. Those names are derived to those other Filipino word sounds. The term "Chang Gee" means Tiangge (Market or Bazaar),"Yee Saw" means Isaw (Chicken's Intestine),"San Ban Yo" means San - Saan? (Where?) and Ban Yo - Banyo (Toilet) and Tang Ha Ko means Tang Ha - Tanga (Stupid), Ha (What? or Ok) and Ko - Ako (I). This group replaced Sex Balls soon after Wendell Ramos was transferred to TV5.
Cheche & Bureche The twin sisters with contradicting personalities played by Ogie Alcasid and Michael V., respectively.
Mr. Aris Assimo An overly irate man, played by Michael V., who deals with common sense. He hates people reiterating the words he commanded, as well as extremely courteous employees of certain establishments such as restaurants, spas and convenience stores, in which he thinks is "too obvious". He always uses reverse psychology. "Hiyang-hiya naman ako sa 'yo, 'no?!" was his catchphrase, which he usually says near the end of his skit after which he will look at the camera with a surprised look, his hands raised across his head and his name flashing at the bottom of the screen, though there has been some variations(IE in a drive-thru skit, he slumps his head on the steering wheel of his car right into its horn honking the car in the process right after saying his catchphrase and another episode shows the one holding a glass of wine and drinks it during a valentine date.)

One example is this dialogue:
Mr. Assimo: Jorge, Ipa-print mo nga itong mga papers. Pakibilisan lang ha? (Jorge, please print these papers. Quickly.)
Jorge: Sir, i-piprint ko po, di ba? (Sir, I will print it, right?)
Mr. Assimo: Hindi. I-fafax mo, para may makatanggap na iba at sila ang mag-paprint para sakin! (No. You will fax it, so that other people may receive it and they will print it for me!)
Jorge: Sorry po, sir. Ilang copies po ba? (I'm sorry sir. How many copies?)
Mr. Assimo: Tatlo. Ay, apatin mo na. (Three. No, make it four.)
Jorge: Sir, apat ho, di ba? (Sir, four copies, isn't it?)
Mr. Assimo: Hindi! Walo. Dalawang daan pa nga eh. Ano Ba?! Kakasabi ko lang apat eh! Pambihira naman... (No! Eight. Even two hundred will do. Oh c'mon! I already said four!)
Jorge: Sorry po. Ah, sir, kailangan na po ba ito ngayon? (I'm sorry. Uh, sir, do you need this now?)
Mr. Assimo: AY HINDI! Hindi ko kailangan yan! Hindi naman yan importante eh! Kahit ipa-print mo pa bukas, sa isang linggo, o sa isang taon! BAHALA KA!!! Hiyang-hiya naman ako sa 'yo, 'no?! (NO! I don't need it! That's not even important! Even if you print that tomorrow, or next week, or next year! I DON'T CARE!!! I feel ashamed asking you, you know?!)

Tita Herminigilda An obvious parody of Maalaala Mo Kaya host Ms. Charo Santos-Concio portrayed by Michael V. She makes the dialogues of the scenario written by the letter sender. She replaced Evelyn Magpayo who was also portrayed by Michael V. In the end, the letter sender seeks an advice whether it is right for him/her to do what he/she is thinking and Tita Herminigilda usually answers that it is the right to do it and the latter requests the staff to read the next letter and discards the letter she read recently. One example is this dialogue:

Letter Sender: Tama po ba o mali na hiwalayan ko na si Efren? (lit. Is it right or wrong for Efren and I to separate?)

Tita Herminigilda: Tama. Next letter, please (Right. Next letter, please)

Coach Hector Calmado Parody of MadTV's Coach Sandy Hines.
Demo Demonyito A devil who demonstrates people on how to do evil things but is usually the victim of his own schemes. He is portrayed by Michael V.
Tata Lino An intelligent/wise hermit (hence the name, "Tata Lino" which means "Father Lino" or a play on the Filipino word meaning "gifted" or "become smarter") portrayed by Michael V. He usually answers or gives advice to other people by using figurative language. But always insults, ignores and leaves Diego behind if his turn to ask, due to his ugliness. One example is this line:

Tata Lino: Tandaan mo iha, ang pag-ibig ay parang Plants vs. Zombies. Binabakuran mo na nga, inaaswang ka pa rin (Remember, young lady, love is like (a game) of Plants vs. Zombies. How many times you plant, you are still haunted) Lino had a pet parrot named "Loro Lorong".

He also has a cousin named Tata Moody portrayed by Paolo Contis who was introduced during Diego's return after the latter's absence in the sketch. However, in some episodes, Diego's part is skipped and is eventually replaced by special guests who asks for advice. Notable guests include, Ramon Bautista, Lilia Cuntapay, Mike Hanopol and Gina Alajar

Gerry Gerinimo An obvious parody of informative broadcaster and agriculturist Gerry Geronimo portrayed by Michael V. He shows newly discovered products such as vegetables, fruits, hygiene products, foods, grocery items, etc. produced by genetic engineering which are parodies of real life products.
Jodie Mangga Parody of radio host and love guru Joe D' Mango portrayed by Michael V. as a hold-upper but eventually gives his victims some love advice (similar to his original counterpart).
Aling Mary Assimo A cruel political-like registrar (portrayed by Michael V) who signs forms and owns a small convenience store and treats customers badly such as selling cheap items in expensive prices (for example: One kilo of tocino worth P1000 and cafeteria food such as adobo and sinigang for 80 pesos and 50 pesos respectively). Fans regard her as Mr. Assimo's Mother due to their similar behavior. It is revealed in the June 14, 2014 episode that her business is run by the government and that she is a widowed mother and worked for 20 years in her position.
Antonietta An anti-heroine, dubbed as "Teleserye Evil Queen", (played by Betong) who overhears and oversees the schemes and the actions of her enemies and obviously thinks of their schemes and/or actions as an effective cause of watching soap operas, telenovelas or dramas just to make the televiewers see their "dramatic" actions. She can also roughly compares the differences between in real life or reality and in drama (in Gloria Romero's guesting case, horror films and Odette Khan's case, fictional super heroes and creatures, in Jackie Lou Blanco's case, action films and fake weapons). Antonietta can also hear anyone's thoughts and even the narrator's voice in the climax before she reacts into it. She gives VIP treatments to special guests of Bubble Gang but mostly ends up losing to them, few also ended up befriended as well. Notable guests in this sketch are the following:
  • Chanda Romero - known as Sol Del Mundo from My Husband's Lover and also villainous roles in soap operas. Chanda mauls Antonietta.
  • Roi Vinzon - known as Armando Soriano from My Husband's Lover and also villainous (sometimes protagonistic) roles in action films. Roi ignores and rejects Antonietta's advances.
  • Jacklyn Jose - known as Donya Charito Carbonel from Mundo Mo'y Akin. Jaclyn insults her and even predicted the appearance of Celia Rodriguez.
  • Celia Rodriguez - best known as the villainous Valentina from Lipad, Darna, Lipad!, Doña Celia Rodriguez viuda de Ungasis from Eat Bulaga's: Kalyeserye and Feliza Salcedo from Because of You. Celia insults and slaps Antonietta and even removes her wig.
  • Odette Khan - known as Donya Trinidad Braganza from Valiente. Odette mauls Antonietta for insulting about flying super heroes and her fictional pet.
  • Maricel Soriano - previously known as Milette Gonzales-Real from Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real. Maricel attacks and insults Antonietta at first but ends up befriending her.
  • Marian Rivera - known for her protagonist roles such as MariMar, Darna, Carmela. Marian fakes her kiss on Antonietta, who took Betong's character off into himself, but mauls him/her. Marian also promoted for her dance show Marian.
  • Gloria Romero - known for her part in a horror film Bahay Ni Lola. Gloria Romero sets poison on food intended only for Antonietta in which is successful.
  • Cherie Gil - known as Lavinia from Bituing Walang Ningning. Cherie insults Antonietta with her signature line "You're nothing but a second-rate trying hard copycat" and later smashes Antonietta with two bottles to make her bleed.
  • Gladys Reyes - known as Clara from Mara Clara and also villainous roles in soap operas and movies. Gladys mauls and splashes Antonietta and even dares to complain to Vilma Santos about Antonietta.
  • Rez Cortez - known as Judas Iscariot from 1996 Lenten film Kristo and also villainous roles in action films. Rez Cortez mauls Antonietta and forces her to strip off her clothes akin to a hold-upper.
  • Eula Valdez - known as Amor Powers from Pangako Sa 'Yo. Eula slaps her an even threatens her with a gun, unless she leaves. Eula also tells the viewers that the taxi Antonietta riding has a bomb implanted. But the latter survived at the end of the sketch, taking Betong's character off into himself, and ends up thanking Eula.
  • Mylene Dizon - known as Dra. Grace Maniego from Budoy and Giselle from Once Upon a Kiss. She slaps the "tied" Antonietta along with Badong (Paolo Contis) and later Mylene is contacted by a certain Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago.
  • Alessandra de Rossi - known as Valentina from Darna, Loretta Atienza Vergara-Villafuerte from Wish I May and Lulu from Yagit. While wearing her blue swimsuit, she slaps, strips and kicks Antonietta, revealing Antonietta's same swimsuit as Alessandra's.
  • Jackie Lou Blanco - known as Dahlia Flores from Destiny Rose. Stabs Antonietta near the armpit with a fake knife and still bleeds and even predicts the appearance of Eddie Garcia.
  • Jean Garcia - known as Claudia Buenavista from Pangako Sa 'Yo, Miss Minchin from Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa, Rina Mercado-Alcantara/Valdicañas from The Half Sisters and the host of the talk show Love Hotline. Jean slaps and insults Antonietta and shows a detonator when she kneels in front of her, begging for mercy. She even forces Antonietta to remove the latter's blouse which later reveals to have a bomb strapped on her. Jean later detonates the bomb strapped in Antonietta causing the latter and the bomb to explode in the process before the narrator hoped that this is Antonietta's final episode, however Antonietta's alive in the following episode.
  • Glaiza de Castro - known as the titular role of Grazilda, Heidi from Temptation of Wife, Althea from The Rich Man's Daughter and Sang'gre Pirena from Encantadia. Glaiza slaps Antonietta after the latter mocking her, however her glasses accidentally dropped to make her "blind". Antonietta tells her that Glaiza, being "blinded" would be killed by a car accident, however the car bumps into Antonietta instead before the narrator hoped that Vivian Velez would appear in the future.
  • Dindo Arroyo - known for portraying henchman roles in action films during 90's. Despite saving Antonietta by fighting back his own henchmen, he later knocks Antonietta into unconscious state after the latter insulted him and he viciously leaves the bar before the staff quickly checks on the unconscious Antonietta.
  • Ryan Eigenmann - known as Alfred Alcantara from The Half Sisters. Ryan, being a kidnapper, stabs Antonietta after her attempt to save Amnesia but she failed to save her.
  • Glydel Mercado - known for portraying antagonistic and supporting roles in drama television such as Raquel Labangon-Aguirre from the TV remake Sinungaling Mong Puso. She slaps Antonietta for disturbing and insulting her comatose father in hospital and even for insulting Glydel's real-life husband and she continues to slap Antonietta on bed.
  • Michael de Mesa - known as Gardo Valiente from Valiente, Ravenum from Mulawin, Juancho Sanreal from Indio, Armani Vitto from Destiny Rose, and Moises Aguirre from Sinungaling Mong Puso. In a typical scene from police undercover operation, his cover is blown by Antonietta's insults. Forces Antonietta to lie back and starts getting whipped with a belt.
  • Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza - known as the phenomenal loveteam AlDub. Their Movie from My Bebe Love and Imagine You and Me and Television segment Kalyeserye of Eat Bulaga!. Maine, along with Alden, proclaims to Antonietta that she's the new owner of her mansion, however Antonietta revokes them and she takes them out, until Sprakenheit (Michael V.) intervenes to assault her.

There are also instances at the end of each episode, Antonietta thanks the guests for being part of the show (most notably Marian Rivera, Maricel Soriano, Gladys Reyes, Rez Cortez and Eula Valdez).

Antonietta also appears in IstambaySerye (Istambay Sa Looban) when Betong switched his Lolo Nidoro role into the latter, being the "solution" to Nidoro's voice problems, and being another IstambaySerye version of Lola Nidora somehow, she becomes the antagonist to AlBad (Albert and Yaya Badel).

Due to the character of Betong's popularity, Antonietta frequently appears in some shows outside Bubble Gang such as Celebrity Bluff (as a Celebrity Bluffer), CelebriTV, Sarap Diva and among others. Antonietta's back story has featured in Dear Uge.

Cecilio Sasuman An elementary student portrayed by Michael V. who suffers from a speech defect that pronounces "S" as "T" to make it appear that his declamation speeches sound obscene. "Titihin" was the word he always used in two declamations like "Sino ang Dapat Sisihin" & "Masisisi ba kita?"
Sec. De Anim Parody of the current Department of Justice secretary Leila de Lima.
Phil-Ing A charlatan portrayed by Michael V (which as a play on the slang term "Feeling"). who reacts to every compliment he feels to make it appear as if they were referring to him.
Ricardo "Ricky" Bernal A famous television star portrayed by Paolo Contis whose name is an obvious parody of Richard Gutierrez and Kris Bernal. He is the celebrity crush of Aling Mary. He only appeared once in the sketch "Aling Mary".
Tina Pulez Parody of alleged PDAF Scam mastermind Janet Napoles, played by Denise Barbacena. Wears handcuffs and a bulletproof vest emblazoned with "PULIS" in front.
Susie Luwalhati A woman with large chests portrayed by Rufa Mae Quinto. Her character became controversial after the MTRCB summoned Rufa Mae Quinto and Michael V. after the November 29, 2013 episode displays alleged derogatory depiction of women on December 9, 2013. She always finds jobs, competing with a man, but always got the job by her exhibitionistic, erotic moves, like her bouncing breasts.
James Wang A secret agent/detective from Japan portrayed by Jacky Woo. His character is an obvious parody of James Bond and Jackie Chan. Always got arrested in the end.
Donya Ina Moran A mother named "Donya Ina" (inspired by Mundo Mo'y Akin character Donya Charito) portrayed by Michael V. who dislikes modern mannerisms of young people, most notably regarding social websites. She always criticize Selfie. The famous lines was "Paki-explain" & ended with "Labyu". It is revealed in the January 31, 2014 episode that she has an older sister ironically portrayed by Jaclyn Jose herself.
Selphie Moran Daughter of Ina, portrayed by Sef Cadayona, who is always addicted to social websites but she was being criticized and ashamed by her mother's complains against modern mannerisms. Likes posting,"selfie" pictures and updating her status everytime.
Patty Moran She is Donya Ina's older sister and Selphie's aunt portrayed by Jaclyn Jose, who previously played Donya Charito from Mundo Mo'y Akin. She scolded her younger sister for doing so in her niece in the January 31, 2014 episode.
San Pedro The guardian of the Gates of Heaven portrayed by Wendell Ramos and later by Paolo Contis after the former transferred to TV5. His name is based on St. Peter, the loyal Apostle of Jesus Christ. Always holding a book, a key and a rooster.
Lala Y Tera A woman who likes to insult other people portrayed by Chariz Solomon whose name is a pun on the word "laitera" meaning an insulting woman.
Bubble Shakers Four sexy dancers which perform in-between sketches or before every commercial break portrayed by Andrea Torres, Max Collins, Sam Pinto, Arny Ross.
Tolpu Brothers Den Tolpu (Jan Manual), Berwin Tolpu (Paolo Contis) and Daffy Tolpu (Michael V.). Hosts of the sketch T3 Nyo. They are an obvious parody of the Tulfo Brothers Ben, Erwin and Raffy respectively. Their name is a pun on the phrase "putol" meaning "cut" or "amputated" As their surname implies, they have amputated parts of their body (except Daffy). Den has an amputated finger, while Berwin has an amputated leg whereas Daffy is complete.
P.A.R.D. A boy band stand for its members Padilla for (RJ Padilla), A for Antonio (Aquitania), R for Roadfill, D for Dos (Boy2 Quizon). All of their songs are all about what they want like "Kwek Kwek" (featuring Gwen Zamora), "Hug", "Saging" (featuring Paolo Contis as Don Cantoni and Filipino rapper Dash Calzado), "Hugot" (featuring Michael V. as Tata Lino), "Huli Ka Balbon" (featuring Paolo Contis, Max Collins, Chariz Solomon, Jazhel Manabat and Kim Domingo). Padilla, is also known for his line in their songs "Ayoko n'yan" (lit. "I don't like it/that"). Later, Paolo Contis becomes the additional member to the band as P stands for Paolo.
Michael Five Parody of Dubai-based fashion designer Michael Cinco portrayed by Michael V.
Soaperman, Batnaman, Sikatwoman and Thunder Woman An obvious parody of Superman who uses dramatic acts as his powers portrayed by Paolo Contis. He has superhero sidekicks namely Batnaman (parody of Batman) portrayed by Michael V. who always asks "Ba't naman?" (a contraction of "bakit naman" meaning "Why so?"), Sikatwoman (parody of Catwoman) who is a famous sexy superhero portrayed by Sam Pinto, and Thunder Woman (parody of Wonder Woman) portrayed by Betong as an old lady which transform as "The oldest superhero". The main villain, who is usually a robber, is portrayed by Antonio Aquitania.
Babaless and Redford Jr. Parody of Babalu and Redford White portrayed by Roadfill Obeso and RJ Padilla respectively.
Albert and Yaya Badel or AlBad Parody of KalyeSerye's loveteam AlDub. Albert, portrayed by Juancho Trivino, is the IstambaySerye's version of Bae Alden and Yaya Badel, portrayed by Denise Barbacena, is the IstambaySerye's version of Yaya Dub who is actually a male before changing into female and usually does lipsynching.
Lolo Nidoro Parody of KalyeSerye's Lola Nidora, portrayed by Betong Sumaya. Like KalyeSerye's Lola Nidora, Nidoro also dislikes Alfred for Yaya Badel. And also he also does dubbing, like his yaya. But he is known to be foul-smelled by the bystanders. At the end of the sketch Betong switched his Lolo Nidoro character into Antonietta (similar to Wally Bayola switching his role to another like Lola Nidora to either DuhRizz or Mayordoma Rihanna in KalyeSerye).
Karen Aguila Parody of ABS-CBN newscaster Karen Davila portrayed by Michael V.. Appeared in the sketch AlDav.
Thelma Moreno Parody of actress-politician Alma Moreno portrayed by Betong. Also appeared in the sketch AlDav.
Judge Arturo Mental Parody of former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban and father-and-son lawyers Attys. Jose and Jopet Sison. Appeared in the sketch "Wag Kang Judgemental".
"Charot Man", "Kamot Man", and "Parrot Man" Parodies of Jeyrick Sigmaton also known as "Carrot Man" the good-looking Igorot man who carries a basket of carrots who went viral in social media. Charot Man is portrayed by Sef Cadayona, Kamot Man by Dennis Trillo, and Parrot Man by Michael V.
Antonyms Santos, Apol Larson, and Andy Totoo A group of reporters who sends opposite news to the viewers. Santos is portrayed by Paolo Contis, Larson is portrayed by Valeen Montenegro while Totoo is portrayed by Betong. Santos' name is a pun on Anthony and Antonym whereas Totoo's is a pun of the phrase Ang 'di totoo (lit. which is not true)
Taran Taro and Taran Tawoo Play on 'tarantado' (lit. foolish/stupid); parody version of Piko-Taro, the stage name of Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka, famous for PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen), portrayed by Michael V. and Jacky Woo, respectively.

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References

  1. ↑ Dionisio, Veron (February 6, 1999). "'Ang Dating Doon' comics are no overnight discoveries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
  2. 1 2 "DO-SE-NA". iGMA.tv. October 11, 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
  3. ↑ "Moymoy Palaboy, officially Kapuso na!". iGMA.tv. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
  4. ↑ Dionisio, Veron (February 1999). "'Ang Dating Doon' comics are no overnight discoveries". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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