Bubble Gang 28 years na, Boy nabinyagan sa gag show

Sabi nga nila, laughter is the best medicine, kaya naman ang Bubble Gang ay may weekly dose of joy – for the past 28 years!

Yup, konting kembot na lang pala, tatlong dekada na sila.

At upang ipagdiwang ang milestone na ito, Bubble Gang brings a two-part anniversary special umpisa ngayong gabi, Nov.19, and 26.

Mayroong unlimited laughter and good vibes with the theme Bente O-Chew ang powerhouse cast led by award-winning Kapuso comedian and Bubble Gang pioneer Michael V. a.k.a. Bitoy, together with Kababol mainstays Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Chariz Solomon, Analyn Barro, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Matt Lozano, Cheska Fausto, and Kokoy de Santos.

Making the anniversary episodes even more exciting ay ang first-ever guest appearance of the King of Talk Boy Abunda, Kuya ng Bayan Kim Atienza, and Star of the New Gen Jillian Ward.

Also joining them in the fun celebration are Herlene Budol, Isko Moreno, and the comedic duo of Cookie and Belli, played by Pekto and John Feir.

When the comedy show reinvented itself sa bago nitobg format and time slot last July, Michael V. admits that it is somewhat different in flavor.  “For the longest time, I was also the creative director of Bubble Gang, and so for the longest time, I knew the flavor of the show. But this time around, nagbago ng konti. That, for me, is the biggest change.”

Since then, naging open ang programa sa mga collaboration not only with celebrities but also with online influencers. At paliwanag dito ni Bitoy: “Social media is a big part of mainstream television and entertainment. If it’s a gem, talagang dapat you have to do something about it. Pero hindi mo dapat gayahin. You have to do something better and improve.”

Paolo also highlights the added elements of the show, “Mas challenging siya ngayon because of the live audience and the earlier time slot. Medyo naki­lala kasi ang ‘Bubble Gang’ sa naughty side. So now, mas maingat kami while making sure na mapapatawa pa rin namin ang mga tao.”

Meanwhile, Buboy tells how he brings out his comedic side, “Nag-e-enjoy lang ako kasama ng co-actors ko. Ine-enjoy ko ‘yung istorya at scripts. Hindi naman ako comedian, sadyang nag-e-enjoy lang ako at lumalabas ‘yung tunay kong kulit. Siguro ‘yun ang nagugustuhan ng ibang tao sakin.”

Some of the special guests of the anniversary episodes also reminisced about their unforgettable experiences in Bubble Gang.

Tito Boy says, “I will always remember it because this is the first time I’ve done a gag show. And what an honor it is that my first gag show is Bubble Gang. Dumating ako sa set na sobrang tiwala na I was in good hands, I was in a happy and safe territory. Hindi rin naman lingid sa publiko ang paghanga ko kay Michael V. at sa lahat ng bumubuo ng programang ito.”

Kuya Kim also recalls how much he enjoyed their comedy skit, “I knew that Michael V is a genius and however I threw my lines, we would be able to pull it through so I just had to constantly remind myself to relax and enjoy every moment with Bitoy. I just had to repeat in my head to play and have fun.”

Moreover, Jillian is already looking forward to her next appearance in the iconic show, “Inaral ko po talaga nang mabuti ‘yung script since medyo kakaiba po siya. Kinabahan din po talaga ako, pero sobrang nag-enjoy lang po ako nung nasa set na ako. If given another chance, gusto ko po makausap si Tata Lino as Dra. Analyn. Hihingi po ako ng advice tungkol sa pang-aapi sakin nila Ma’am Moira at Zoey.”