Goin' Bulilit

Directed byStarringGoin' Bulilit castTheme music composerMel VillenaOpening theme"Goin' Bulilit" theme song by Goin' Bulilit castEnding theme"Goin' Bulilit" theme song (instrumental)Country of originPhilippinesOriginal languagesFilipino (main)
English (secondary)No. of seasons1-8 (2005–2019)
9 (2024–present)No. of episodes684 (February 6, 2005–August 4, 2019)
11 (as of July 12, 2024 (2024-07-12))ProductionExecutive producersProducerNomie MerañaProduction locationsStudio 5, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon CityEditorJoseph Karl MayshleCamera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time45 minutes (2005–2019)
40 minutes (2024–present)Production companyABS-CBN Studios (since 2005)Original releaseNetworkABS-CBNReleaseFebruary 6, 2005 (2005-02-06) –
August 4, 2019 (2019-08-04)NetworkKapamilya Channel
All TV
Kapamilya Online Live
A2Z^[a]ReleaseJuly 1, 2024 (2024-07-01) –
presentRelatedGoin' Bananas
Banana Sundae
Sunday 'Kada

Goin' Bulilit (transl. "Goin' Little", abbreviated as GB) is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live and All TV. Originally directed by Edgar Mortiz, Badjie Mortiz and Frasco Mortiz. It aired on the network's Sunday evening line-up from February 6, 2005 to August 4, 2019, replacing Ang Tanging Ina and was replaced by iWant Originals. The show returned on July 1, 2024 on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold and Yes Weekend afternoon block line-up airing as a pre-programming to TV Patrol and TV Patrol Weekend.

History

Goin' Bulilit premiered on February 6, 2005. The show was a spin-off of the 1980s comedy sitcom Goin' Bananas starring Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan and Johnny Delgado.

The weekly show provided different segments such as "Palarong Pambata" (children's games), "Use in a Sentence" and Ano Daw (one liner jokes), as well as parodies of some top-rating shows including Rated KKK (Rated K), The Buzz, and Lovers in Pares (Lovers in Paris).^[1][2]

In 2015, Goin' Bulilit marked and celebrated their 10th anniversary with the entire former and current cast members.

On June 9, 2019, the show was pre-empted to give away to the airing of the ABS-CBN's Binibining Pilipinas 2019: The Grand Coronation Night at 10pm.

The show aired the final episode of its first 8 seasons on ABS-CBN on August 4, 2019.^[3]

The show was re-aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and Jeepney TV from 2021 to 2024.

On May 21, 2024, ABS-CBN announced that Goin' Bulilit would be returning as second iteration, nearly five years after the first iteration of the show ended in 2019. The auditions for the show's new cast members was held on May 25, 2024.^[4] It is also announced that It's Showtime kids composed of Argus, Brieses, Enicka, Imogen, Kelsey, Kulot, and Jaze will be joining the program.^[5][6] The show returned as a daily program on Kapamilya Channel, with its simulcast on Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and All TV.^[6]

Production and crew

The show was created by Edgar Mortiz, who co-directed with his son, Frasco Mortiz & Badjie Mortiz.^[2] Roderick Victoria served as the creative manager. The creative/writing team was led by headwriter Sherwin Buenvenida, and included writers Rolf Mahilom, Josel Garlitos, Toffie Runas, Yani Yuzon and Badjie Mortiz.^[1]

Cast

Segments

New segments

• "Hating Kapatid"
• "Salamin, Salamin..." - a segment where they tell a wish as a joke, a parody of the song "Salamin, Salamin" by P-pop Group BINI.
• "Ang Favorite Color Ko Ay"
• "Bulilit Buliteen" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscast TV Patrol Express, News Patrol, TV Patrol and GMA News's 24 Oras
• "Pinipili Ko Ang Pilipinas!"
• "Mambobola"
• "Goin' Ulilit" - a segment where they replay old episode of Goin' Bulilit that features past Goin' Bulilit cast members.
• "Juan / Ahmad" - a spoof of their old segment called "Endo". This segment features new cast members Stanley and Ahmad.
• "Wedding Proposal"
• "Maalala Ko Kaya, Your Honor?" - a spoof of the drama anthology series MMK played by Chastity Claire Dizon as Alice Gulo, a parody of suspended Bamban, Tarlac former Mayor Alice Guo.
• "Bakit Daw?" - a parody of their old segment called "Ano Daw?".
• "Kulitin Mo Ang Pilipinas" - sung by Enicka Xiara Orbe and Imogen Rae Cantong as a parody of a song "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas" made by Angeline Quinto used in Choose Philippines in 2012.
• "Filipino Ako, Of Course..." - a parody of their old segment called "Ako, Gusto Ko"
• "Baby Quiapo" - a spoof of the action drama series FPJ's Batang Quiapo by Coco Martin and 1986 action drama series Batang Quiapo by Fernando Poe, Jr., respectively, as well as the slogan for BUHAY Party-List ("Tapagtanggol ng Sanggol"), with Baby GIANT starring as Sanggol (parody of Tanggol Dimaguiba, played by Coco Martin in the originating drama series wherein Baby GIANT is among the cast members).
• "Magandarang Buhay" - a spoof of the morning talk show Magandang Buhay.
• "Tag-ulan"
• "Kinikilig" - a song covered by Imogen Rae Cantong made by: Hazel Faith Dela Cruz a female artist that acted in many movies.
• "Olivia Anne Ang batang O.A."
• "Type at Hindi Type" - a spoof of their old segment "Noon at Ngayon"

Segments still in use

• "Old Jokes"
• "Knowing Bulilit" - hosted by Raikko Mateo (formerly hosted by Izzy Canillo) a segment introducing the new members of Goin' Bulilit
• "Ang Meaning Mo" - originally hosted by Carlo Mendoza and Jordan Lim, a segment translating English word into Filipino/Tagalog as a joke
• "Matandang Buhay" - a spoof of the morning talk shows Magandang Buhay and The Lolas' Beautiful Show with the cast playing the hosts of Magandang Buhay as elder versions of them. John Steven de Guzman played Lolay (parody of Melai Cantiveros), Izzy Canillo played Jolalina (parody of Jolina Magdangal) and Clarence Delgado played Karlalola (parody of Karla Estrada).
• "Ano Daw?"
• "Choose Mo!" - hosted by Chunsa Angela Jung
• "Endo" - played by Vito Quizon as the titular character.
• "Experi-Men" - a science experiment segment presented by John Steven "Josh" de Guzman, Justin James "JJ" Quilantang, and Vito Quizon with an various alternates (including Raikko Mateo & CX Navarro).
• "Failon Ganern" - hosted by Raikko Mateo, a spoof of Failon Ngayon.
• "GB Digital Shorts"
• "GB Patrol" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscast, TV Patrol.
• "Hitback" - a segment that features past music videos performed by the former cast.
• "Ready, Get Set, Goin!" - two teams of the cast members are assembled to play a game. Originally, it was hosted by Miles Ocampo. And later, she was replaced mostly by Dagul with various alternates (including Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Angelo Garcia, Belle Mariano, Bugoy Cariño, Clarence Delgado, Cessa Moncera and CX Navarro) taking over in his absence.
• "This Is Eat" - a spoof of former GMA's Diz Iz It! and TV5's Eat Bulaga!

Former segments

• "Amazing Bert" - a spoof of the network's Matanglawin and GMA's Amazing Earth.
• "Ang Parokyano" - a spoof of the action drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
• Asianovela Parodies
  • "Lovers in Pares" - a spoof of the 2004 Korean drama Lovers in Paris.
  • "Princess Lululu" - a spoof of the 2005 Korean drama Princess Lulu.
  • "Hana Kiyeme" - a spoof of the 2006 Taiwanese drama Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (known as Hana Kimi).
  • "Three Wives" - a spoof of the 2009 Korean drama Two Wives.
• "Ay, Chuchay!" - played by Chunsa Angela Jung as the titular character
• "Auntie Patty" - played by Mutya Orquia as the titular character
• "Barrio Siesta"
• "Barubal: Bagong Rumaragasang Balita"
• "Bow" - a skit that is brought from the defunct show TVJ: Television's Jesters of Islands TV 13.
• "✓✓✓: Tseklusibong Tsekplusibong Tsekposé" a spoof of Current Affairs Program, XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé
• "Cute and A"
• "Da Bus" - is a parody of the styles of talk show.
• "Dag's Amusing Short Stories" - a spoof of GMA Network's defunct informative show Kap's Amazing Stories. Hosted by Dagul.
• "Dyesebella of Desire" - a spoof crossover of three drama series from 2014: Dyesebel, Mirabella, and Moon of Desire.
• "Ektertainment Live!" - a spoof of defunct showbiz-oriented talk shows Entertainment Konek and Entertainment Live.
• "EmoJim"
• "Esmyuskee!" - a skit that is brought from the defunct show Ang TV.
• "Fashion de Amor" - a spoof of the 2003 Colombian telenovela Pasión de Gavilanes (also known in the Philippines as Pasión de Amor).
• "Fliptop"
• "Ginto't Pilak"
• "GB Comics"
• "Happy and Wacky"
• "Hay Tatay!" - played by Clarence Delgado and Mutya Orquia
• "How How I Know Haw with Islaw"
• "Huli Kaw" - a segment hosted by Raikko Mateo where they prank people like by scaring them with a fake horror nun.
• "I Love Betty La Pieta" - a spoof crossover of two drama series from 2008: I Love Betty La Fea, and Pieta.
• "I'm Corny" - a segment based on the song "Horny '98" by Mousse T., Hot 'n' Juicy and Inaya Day.
• "Isang Talong, Isang Sagot" - hosted by Chunsa Angela Jung
• "Ismol T3" - a spoof of TV5's public service program T3.
• "Ipaglaban Mwah!" - a spoof of the legal drama anthology series Ipaglaban Mo! hosted by Atty. Jose Sison and Jopet Sison (portrayed by Miguelito de Guzman and Izzy Canillo respectively.)
• "Juan and Ted"
• "Kulilats" - a spoof of the defunct children's show Kulilits.
• "Kwelaserye Parodies"
• "Magic Mike"
• "May Brains KNB?" - a spoof of the game show Game Ka Na Ba?.
• "MYX MYX MYX: Myxklusibong Myxplosibong Musyx" - is a combined parody of music channel Myx and the current affairs program XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé.
• "TrabaHoldap" - a spoof of It's Showtime’s segment TrabaHula.
• News and Current Affairs Parodies
  • "Kursunada" - a spoof of reality drama program Krusada.
  • "Mantika" - a spoof of the late night newscast Bandila.
  • "Mutyatya ng Masa" - a spoof of Mutya ng Masa.
  • "Rated KKK" - a spoof of the magazine show Rated K using the name of Katipunan. Played by Sharlene San Pedro as Korina K. Kanchez (parody of Korina Sanchez)
  • "Red Haller" - a spoof of Red Alert.
  • "Salamat Joke" - a spoof of the medical show Salamat Dok.
  • "Umagang Kay Bongga" - a spoof of the morning talk show and news Umagang Kay Ganda.
  • "Nagbabalibagang Balita" - a spoof of Nagbabagang Balita/ABS-CBN News Patrol.
  • "Dos Por Dos Por Santo" - a spoof of the DZMM (now DZRH) news and commentary program Dos por Dos.
• "Isumbong Mo Kay Jeff Tolpu" - a spoof of public service program Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo.
• Tiagong Ang-Kyut - a spoof of teaser of TV adaptation of Tiagong Akyat.
• "Nora the Explorer" - a spoof of Nickelodeon's educational cartoon series Dora the Explorer, played by Chacha Cañete as the titular character.
• "Not Not Palusot" - played by Justin James "JJ" Quilantang as the titular character who is a stubborn and sarcastic child.
• "Oh May Guest"
• "Payabangan"
• "Pauso Mo, Jessica So Cute/i-Post Mo, Miss So Cute" - played by Chunsa Angela Jung as the titular character a spoof of GMA Network's magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
• "Perla Patola"
• "Ping vs. Pong"
• "Q&A"
• "Reneboy"
• "Sinetch Itey" - presented by three male cast members wearing girl dress and wig
• Talk Show Parodies
  • "Gandang Gabi, ‘Bai!" - a spoof of the comedy talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice!.
  • "La Buzz" - a spoof of the showbiz-oriented talk show The Buzz.
• "Tanong Ko Lang"
• Teleserye Parodies
  • "Ginulunang Palad" - a spoof of Gulong ng Palad.
• "Kinadenang Pinto" - a spoof of the afternoon drama series Kadenang Ginto. Played by Justin James Quilantang as Lassie (parody of Cassie), Raikko Matteo as Varga (parody of Marga), Cessa Moncera as Janiela (parody of Daniela) and Ashley Sarmiento as Robina (parody of Romina)
  • "Maria Flordeluha" - a spoof of Maria Flordeluna.
  • "Ysabellat" - a spoof of Ysabella.
  • "May Butas Pa" - a spoof of May Bukas Pa.
  • "Nagsimula sa Nguso" - a spoof of Nagsimula sa Puso. Played by Mika dela Cruz as the titular character.
  • "Haba Ng Buhay" - a spoof of Habang May Buhay. Played by Sharlene San Pedro as the titular character.
  • "Powder at Langis" - a spoof of Tubig at Langis trailer.
  • "Praningning" - a spoof of Ningning. Played by Mutya Orquia as the titular character.
  • "Till I Met Chu" - a spoof of Till I Met You trailer. As a result, this skit was promoted the augmented reality mobile game Pokémon Go.
  • "Nang Ngumiti ang Pangit" - a spoof of Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.

Annual segments

• "12 Days of Christmas" - a spoof of the popular Christmas song performed by the cast, featuring current events from the previous year. When the show starts to broadcast in high definition in 2016, the skit was revamped with an interactive version. After the first iteration of the show was ended in 2019, the skit was temporarily migrated to Sunday 'Kada of Brightlight Productions for TV5.
• "Mga Bagong Programa" - a segment features the temporary changing of the titles of the ABS-CBN produced shows for Holy Week.
• "What's In, What's Out" - a segment featuring the changes or comparisons of various persons, places, foods, objects and pop cultures from the previous year to the next year. This is originated from Goin' Bananas.
• "Ngayong [Year]" - a segment featuring cast members telling about what could possibly happen in that particular year, followed by the grim reaper singing "Ngayong (number of the year)" (i.e. "Ngayooong 2019!"), with the tone of the ABS-CBN Jingle. And after, the main anchor will ask if those predictions will become true or not commanding to text their answers on a given number of the year, and followed by the grim reaper (usually holding a cellphone at the end) singing "Text to (number of the year as a dial number)" (i.e. "Text to 2-0-1-9").
• "Balitang [Seasonal]" - a news segment on anything else for every season (i.e. "Balitang Monito Monita").

Special episodes

Goin' Bulilit has aired their special full story episodes which starred by the kids instead of the actual regular episodes:

• Palibhasa Lalake (September 7, 2008; ABS-CBN's 55th anniversary special)
• Taguan Pung (February 21, 2010; 5th anniversary horror special)
• Prom the Bottom of My Heart (February 28, 2010; 5th anniversary musical special)
• Langit Lupa (October 31, 2010; Halloween special)
• Sa Araw ng Pasko (November 28, 2010; Christmas drama special based on the song "Sa Araw Ng Pasko")
• Huwag Mo Akong Galitin (December 5, 2010; Fernando Poe Jr. tribute special)
• Juan Kontra (December 26, 2010; Christmas fantasy special)
• Dance Upon A Time (January 9, 2011; post-New Year special)
• Inkredibulok (January 16, 2011; a spoof of Incredible Hulk)
• In My Dreams (March 6, 2011, post-Valentine special based on the song "In My Dreams")
• 18 Goin' 8 (September 8, 2013; ABS-CBN's 60th anniversary special)
• Kalaro (October 27, 2013; Halloween special)
• House for Sale (February 23, 2014; 9th anniversary special)
• The Prodigal Son (April 13 and 20, 2014; Lenten drama special)
• Noong Unang Panahon, Panahon ng Hapon (June 8, 2014; Independence Day special)
• Do Not Enter (October 25, 2015; Halloween special)
• Yaya Maring (April 1, 2018; Easter special)
• Pamilya Cruz (May 14, 2018; Summer drama special)
• 14th Floor (February 24, 2019; 14th anniversary special)
• Abangan ang Susunod na Kongressman (March 24 and 31, 2019; pre-reformat special and as part of the network's Halalan 2019, title based on Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata)
• Sister Mia (April 28, 2019; horror story played by Miles Ocampo (Former Goin' Bulilit cast) and Goin' Bulilit cast)

Merchandise

DVD

The Best of Goin' Bulilit was released on December 27, 2007, featuring the best of the first 100 episodes of Goin' Bulilit. The DVD includes the show's best segments, spoofs, gags, and sketches such as "Rekolilit", "Noon at Ngayon", "Hinulugang Taktak", "Mahal Mo Ba Ako?", "Lovers in Pares", "Rated KKK", "Ginulungang Palad", and "GB Patrol". It also includes a bonus feature for bloopers.^[7] Special features include the "Best Funny Faces" compilation and interviews of the kids.

The show also features videos of kids who auditioned for the show. Makisig Morales was included in the people who auditioned for Batch 3, but did not make it.

Accolades

Year	Award-Giving Body	Category	Result
2005	PMPC Star Awards for TV 2005 Winners[1]	Best Gag Show (tied with Bubble Gang)	Won
2006	12th KBP Golden Dove Awards[1]	Best Comedy Program	Won
2007	29th Catholic Mass Media Awards[8]	Best Comedy Show	Won
	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV[9]	Best Gag Show	Nominated
2008	6th Gawad TANGLAW (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw)[10]	Best Comedy Program	Won
	22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV[11][12]	Best Gag Show	Won
		Best Comedy Actress (Sharlene San Pedro)	Nominated
2009	7th Gawad TANGLAW (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw)[13]	Best Comedy Program	Won
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV[14]	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress (Sharlene San Pedro)	Nominated
2010	8th Gawad TANGLAW (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw)[15]	Best Comedy/Gag Show (tied with Banana Split)	Won
2011	25th PMPC Star Awards for TV[16]	Best Gag Show	Nominated
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for TV[17]	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best New Male TV Personality (Harvey Bautista)	Nominated
2013	27th PMPC Star Awards for TV[18]	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best New Female TV Personality (Aaliyah Belmoro)	Nominated
		Best New Female TV Personality (Ashley Sarmiento)	Nominated
2014	22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards[19]	Best TV Comedy Program	Won
	28th PMPC Star Awards for TV[20]	Best Gag Show	Won
		Best Comedy Actor (Harvey Bautista)	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actor (Bugoy Cariño)	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actor (Clarence Delgado)	Nominated
2015	29th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actor (Clarence Delgado)	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress (Mutya Orquia)	Nominated
2016	30th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
	24th KBP Golden Dove Awards	Best TV Comedy Program	Won
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• Sunday 'Kada
• Banana Sundae
• Goin' Bananas

Notes

References

External links

• Official website
• Goin' Bulilit at IMDb