14 and going steady

MANILA, Philippines - From a list of perfectly executed gags and commercial spoofs to the funny sketches and recurring characters that keep us all in stitches, it is not surprising how GMA 7’s Bubble Gang has remained No. 1.

In celebrating its 14th year, Bubble Gang has prepared a special primer highlighting the show’s brand of comedy, and three hilarious flicks, which will air tonight and on Oct. 30.

Titled 14 Going Steady, the primer will feature not only exclusive behind the scenes of the three flicks, but it will also look back on the past 14 years of Bubble Gang — from its inception in 1995, its evolution as the leading gag show, the various trends and craze it has created, and its impact on Philippine pop culture.

If that’s not enough, it will also uncover never-before-heard trivia about some of Bubble Gang’s well-loved segments, and interviews with celebrities, TV viewers, and former bubblers recalling their cherished memories of the show.

14 Going Steady host Paolo Bediones will get to know the Bubble barkada of Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Antonio Aquitania, Rufa Mae Quinto, Francine Prieto and Maureen Larrazabal through a sit-down interview that will unleash not only their funny side, but more interestingly, their kinky side.

On Oct. 30, three films outfitted for television, which was created by Bubble Gang’s creative team and pioneering cast member Michael V. will cap the two-part anniversary special. One is a horror film, the other is a spoof of a famous Koreanovela, and the last is a sexy comedy. The films will star the cast along with Dennis Trillo, Iza Calzado, Julia Clarete, and Regine Velasquez.