In a
rare occasion, broadcasting giants GMA Network, ABS-CBN and TV5 will take part
in the production and simultaneous airing of a two-and-a-half-hour TV special to
pay homage to the late Philippine King of Comedy, Dolphy.
The TV
special dubbed “Dolphy: Alay Tawa,” was an idea of one of Dolphy’s sons,
director Eric Quizon, who had thought of coming up with a show that will not
only have an entertainment value but also be a fund-raiser of sorts to continue
the legacy of his late father who had helped his fellow through various
foundations.
“Dolphy: Alay
Tawa” will be produced by the Dolphy Aid Para sa Pinoy Foundation, Inc.
in cooperation with several partners including the three major TV networks. Each of the three networks was assigned
to produce three production numbers, and each number will be participated in not
only by the stars of the producing network but also by stars from other
networks. This means that each
network will be fairly represented in every production number – from opening
down to the closing.
The
opening number for example will be composed by the biggest stars from each
network: Ogie Alcasid and Janno Gibbs (GMA-7), Gary Valenciano and Martin
Nievera (ABS-CBN) and Sharon Cuneta (TV5). According to Eric, the performers have
agreed to waive off their talent fees for the event. He also said that the networks will
provide for their respective production numbers.
Furthermore, all three networks will simultaneously broadcast the
show tentatively on September 30.
To facilitate the simultaneous airing, one neutral control room will be
set-up in a certain location and the signals will be beamed to the control rooms
of the three networks. This will
also ensure that the commercial gaps of the three will be simultaneous (The
networks won’t necessarily be carrying the same set of commercials).
"Ikinararangal natin na tayo ay kaisa sa hangaring ito at masarap
sa pakiramdam kasi si Tito Dolphy ay talaga namang malaki ang contribution sa
ating industriya, which we are a part of. Maganda ang purpose nitong 'Alay Tawa.' Hindi lang ito magbibigay ng saya sa mga tao,
marami ring matutulungan nito. It's a very worthwhile endeavor and we are very
much honored to be a part of it," said Lilybeth G. Rasonable, OIC for GMA’s
Entertainment TV Group.
Among
the stars from all the three networks who will participate are Vilma Santos,
Nora Aunor, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon, Sharon Cuneta, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher
de Leon, Maricel Soriano, Roderick Paulate, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano,
Ai-Ai delas Alas, Ogie Alcasid, Edu Manzano, Janno Gibbs, Pauline Luna, Judy Ann
Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro, Shaina Magdayao, Paolo
Bediones, Derek Ramsey, Mark Herras, John Estrada, Jolina Magdangal, Ruffa
Gutierrez, Richard and Raymond Gutierrez, Ruby Rodriguez, Keempee de Leon,
Wendel Ramos, Edgar Allan, Martin Escudero, Alex Gonzaga, Danita Paner, Jhong
Hilario, Arci Munoz, Ritz Azul, Iya Villania, Denis Laurel, Melai Cantiveros,
Eula Caballero, Angeline Quinto, JC de Vera, Rachelle Ann Go, Arci Munoz and the
Bulilit Kids. The program will also
feature the special participation of Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Rosa Rosal,
Eddie Gutierrez, Nova Villa, German Moreno, Daisy Romualdez and Susan
Roces.
Directed by Al Quinn with Bibeth Orteza as scriptwriter, “Dolphy: Alay Tawa” will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena
on September 19, 7:00pm and will be aired on September 30 at 10:30pm.
A
ticket may be acquired via a minimum donation of P150 (General Admission), P250
(Upper Box) and P450 (Lower Box).
Tickets are available at SM
Tickets and SM Cinema ticketing booths.
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