MANILA, Philippines - Michael V (center, with TV5 president Noel Lorenzana and Entertainment head Wilma Galvante) has returned to TV5 as he inked a contract to be the host of Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman, the Kapatid Network’s franchise of the hit US show Killer Karaoke.
Michael V. honed his comedy skills and talent with TV5 18 years ago (in the then ABC Channel 5) as one of the original members of Tropang Trumpo, which ran for five years. Back when Tropang Trumpo was airing, Michael V. and his ka-Tropa (led by Ogie Alcasid and Gelli de Belen who have also returned to TV5 and became bona fide Kapatid talents) gave viewers a weekly dose of fun and laughter.
Killer Karaoke is a hit in the UK, USA, Russia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Thailand, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico. The US version was also acquired by TV5 and has been airing every Saturday since Sept. 14. It has been well-received by viewers and TV5 now gives the thrilling karaoke challenge a Pinoy twist.
Premiering on Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. under the direction of Mike Tuviera, Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman promises to be wackier as Michael V adds his own brand of comedy to the already hilarious format as Pinoys now get to participate and try out the game show’s nerve-wracking challenges.