Maja Salvador has 2 new shows post-Eat Bulaga exit

She might have said goodbye to Eat Bulaga, but her Majesty Maja Salvador is saying hello to two new shows on TV. First up is Vic Sotto’s M-Zet produced sitcom Open 24/7. Another one is her first-ever game show Emojination, which is produced by APT, Cignal and TV5.

Maja is now being dubbed as the “Star for All Networks” because of her simultaneous appearances on the country’s three major TV networks. She also had a part in The Iron Heart of ABS-CBN last year. And now, Maja has two new shows on different networks that are about to start.

Maja explained why she accepted the new shows in production despite her busy wedding planning: “Tinotodo ko na if ever next year, mabigyan tayo (ng) isa pa(ng) magandang blessing, baka iba na trabaho ko nun, baka ang trabaho ko na maging isang ina.”

She even said, “Sinabi ko nga sa team, kahit buntis na ako pwede ako magtrabaho.”

Maja is excited for Emojination because she will be reunited with Awra Briguela, as her co-host, whom she said was her “anak-anakan” from seven years ago. “Last work namin Ang Probinsyano. Bubwit pa siya nun, napaka-liit, tambay pa siya sa van ko. Ngayon nakaka-proud si Awra,” she said.

Their show is for all generations. Emojination is a proudly Pinoy concept and set as a comedy, game show that features emojis and characters making Emojination unique, participative and very interactive. We recently caught up with Maja and Awra bringing their A-game in their edgy and festive outfits as Awra jokingly said, “Surprise talaga. Tapatan ng ganda! Ahahaay!”

He recalled the moments when the well-meaning Maja helped out with Awra’s career. “Grabe si Ate Maja, pinapahiram pa niya sa akin iyong glam team niya, hindi ko talaga makakalimutan iyon.”

Speaking of gratitude, Emojination would not be possible, said Maja, if it weren’t for Eat Bulaga boss Tony Tuviera, who was recently also asked to retire from being the COO of TAPE, Inc.’s production arm, which produces the longest-running noontime show.

“Siguro MJ, very grateful and thankful ako sa APT, especially to Mr. T, pandemic days, isa siya sa nag-offer ng shows sa’kin, nagtiwala, binigyan ako segment sa Eat Bulaga… kasama si Maine and Paolo.”

Going back to the original concept of Emojination, which honestly could be an Eat Bulaga segment since it has the same colorful vibe and energy from the set and its hosts, Maja shared what one can look forward to. “It is an all generations game show. Magtutulakan kayo, magsasabunutan kayo at hahanapin niyo (ang) tamang sagot using emojis,” she said. “Iyong emojis natin through phone, makikita na onscreen.”

Awra added, “Feeling ko yung show, may ibang expression na ipapakita, hindi kailangan ng matalino rito, may common sense.”

Watch Emojination on TV5 starting May 14 at 5 p.m. and on Buko Channel over Cignal at 7 p.m.