# Kuan on One

Kuan on One is a Philippine digital talk show created and produced by ABS-CBN Studios. Hosted by Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, it premiered on YouTube and iWantTFC on July 2, 2024. It has been recognized as the first mainstream talk show in the Cebuano language.
Each episode features different celebrity guests who can speak in Cebuano or any other Visayan language such as Waray or Hiligaynon. Both the celebrity guest and Melai primarily communicate in their native language. English and Filipino subtitles are also available for non-Bisaya speakers.

## Development

The series was first announced on June 11, 2024, on ABS-CBN's social media pages. A mediacon for the series entitled "Kuan on One with the Media" was held on June 25 along with the release of the series' second trailer and a poster drop. The first season then premiered on July 2, 2024.
Kuan on One was later renewed for a second season, with a media conference for the second season entitled "Kuan on One and One with the Media" held last November 8, 2024, with drag queen Lady Morgana of Drag Race Philippines season 1 as the host. The second season then premiered on November 12, 2024.

## Cast
### Main host

* Melai Cantiveros as "Kuantie" Melai Cantiveros-Francisco

### Season 1 celebrity guests

* Kim Chiu (episode 1)
* Aiah Arceta of Bini (episode 2)
* Maymay Entrata (episode 3)
* Colet Vergara of Bini (episode 4)
* Christian Bables (episode 5)
* Vivoree Esclito (episode 6)
* Jason Dy (episode 7)
* Vina Morales (episode 8)
* Anji Salvacion (episode 9)
* KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde (episode 10)
* Joj and Jai Agpangan (episode 11)
* JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano (episode 12)
* Sheryn Regis (episode 13)
* Alora Sasam and Darla Sauler (episode 14)
* Regine Velasquez (episode 15)

### Season 2 celebrity guests

Four new guests were revealed on November 28, 2024.
* Juan Karlos Labajo (episode 1)
* Kyle Echarri (episode 2)
* Jas Dudley-Scales and Binsoy Namoca of Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 (episode 3)
* Phillip Te Hernandez a.k.a. Davao Conyo (episode 4)
* Rain Celmar, Kolette Madelo, and Kai Montinola of Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 (episode 5)
* Enrique Gil (episode 6)
* Andi Eigenmann (episode 7)
* Sylvia Sanchez and Gela Atayde (episode 8)
* Khianna and Hana Beshie of Drag Race Philippines (episode 9)
* Morissette (episode 10)
* Chito Samontina (episode 11)
* Felip of SB19 (episode 12)
* Sisi Rondina (episode 13)

## Series overview

| Season | Season | No. of episodes | No. of guests | Original Release | Original Release | Original Release |
| Season | Season | No. of episodes | No. of guests | First aired | Last aired | Network |
| | 1 | 15 | 19 | July 2, 2024 (2024-07-02) | October 8, 2024 (2024-10-08) | Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Online Live A2Z |
| | 2 | 13 | 18 | November 12, 2024 (2024-11-12) | February 19, 2025 (2025-02-19) | Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Online Live A2Z |

## Episodes

The episode titles and air dates displayed in the episode table are based on the episodes' YouTube videos, while the summaries are based on each episodes' descriptions on iWantTFC. New episodes are released on Tuesdays.
Extended scenes, or moments not featured in the published episodes, are featured in some of the guests' appearances. The only people who can view these scenes are Super Kapamilya members who have a membership subscription to ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel.

### Season 1 (2024)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "Kim Chiu: Tagsa-tagsa lang... ('One-by-one...')" | July 2, 2024 (2024-07-02) |
| KUANtie Melai-Cantiveros-Francisco sits down with the one and only "Chinita Princess" Kim Chiu to talk about their ironic and funny life experiences as Pinoy Big Brother Big Winners and Bisaya celebrities. ||||
| 2 | 2 | "BINI Aiah: Kanus-a man ta mag-boom, ma boom panes na lang ta... ('When will we boom? Maybe we'll just boom panes...')" | July 9, 2024 (2024-07-09) |
| KUANtie Melai-Cantiveros-Francisco lends an ear to BINI Aiah as the Cebuana talks about the rejections she faced and her group's eventual rise to fame. ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Maymay Entrata: Hala uy, karon lang siguro ko maka-confess... ('Hey, maybe I can just confess now..')" | July 16, 2024 (2024-07-16) |
| KUANtie Melai-Cantiveros-Francisco and "AMAKABOGERA" singer Maymay Entrata recall their most memorable experiences back when they were students and the hard lessons they have learned in the showbiz industry. ||||
| 4 | 4 | "BINI Colet: Mao to ang pinaka-intense na nanabo sa akong kinabuhi... ('That was the most intense thing that ever happened in my life...')" | July 23, 2024 (2024-07-23) |
| Interviewed by KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, BINI Colet recalls how she became a member of the nation's girl group and the moments she tapped into her inner strength to face life's challenges. ||||
| 5 | 5 | "Christian Bables: Kinahanglan kahibaw ka kanus-a ka mu-stop... ('You need to know when to stop...')" | July 30, 2024 (2024-07-30) |
| KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and award-winning actor Christian Bables discuss whether a man and a woman can only be friends. The two also talk about friendships, romance, and everything in between. ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Vivoree: Loyal ko sa akong crush... ('I am loyal to my crush...')" | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06) |
| KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Boholana actress Vivoree Esclito share their funny "main character" experiences whenever they return home from the capital. The two also talk about the importance of confidence and self-reliance. ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Jason Dy: Ang mga taga Butuan kay dagko’g kuan... ('The people of Butuan have big...')" | August 13, 2024 (2024-08-13) |
| Hailing from Butuan City, "The Voice" champion Jason Dy talks about the diverse talents in Mindanao and recalls how he achieved his dream of becoming a singer. ||||
| 8 | 8 | "Vina Morales: Kung ingon si Lord nga maghatag ug blessing, ang mga Bisaya nag-nganga na... ('When the Lord said he would give a blessing, the Visayans were immediately speechless...')" | August 20, 2024 (2024-08-20) |
| Ultimate Performer Vina Morales graces KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco's podcast studio to talk about her experiences as a daughter and as a mother. ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Anji Salvacion: Wala ko naulawan sa ila, nasakitan ko! ('I'm not ashamed of them, I'm hurt!')" | August 27, 2024 (2024-08-27) |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 Big Winner Anji Salvacion and KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco recall how strict their mothers were when they were young girls and share funny memories of their moms. ||||
| 10 | 10 | "KZ Tandingan & TJ Monterde: Kinsa ba ning nag-message sa imog 'nagkaon na ka baby?' ('Who sent you a message asking, have you eaten yet, baby?')" | September 3, 2024 (2024-09-03) |
| Real-life couple TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan talk about the time they first met and their sweet but challenging journey from close friends to lovers. ||||
| 11 | 11 | "Joj & Jai Agpangan: Basta Ilongga, gwapa! ('If you're Ilongga, you're beautiful!')" | September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10) |
| Conversing in Hiligaynon, Ilonggo twins Joj and Jai Agpangan talk about their close bond as sisters and share how they were raised by their parents. The PBB alumnae also recall their most memorable experiences as siblings. ||||
| 12 | 12 | "JM Dela Cerna & Marielle Montellano: Murag nakaangay lang siya pero dili siya sure. ('It seemed like he liked it but he wasn't sure.')" | September 17, 2024 (2024-09-17) |
| Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets grand champions JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano share their views on traditional versus modern-day courtship. They also open up about the real status of their relationship. ||||
| 13 | 13 | "Sheryn Regis: Gihilak la nako og two weeks... ('I just cried for two weeks...')" | September 24, 2024 (2024-09-24) |
| Recalling her memorable defeat in "Star in a Million", Crystal Voice of Asia Sheryn Regis opens up about the other times in her life when she nearly gave up but decided to persevere despite facing overwhelming challenges. ||||
| 14 | 14 | "Darla Sauler & Alora Sasam: Lahi pud ang pagka-solid fans sa mga Bisdak... ('The Visayans are on another level of being solid fans...')" | October 1, 2024 (2024-10-01) |
| Proud Mindanaoans Darla Sauler and Alora Sasam bring barrels of laughter with KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco as they recount their most memorable fangirl moments. ||||
| 15 | 15 | "Regine Velasquez: Pastilan nga bata-a ka! ('Ah, you damn kid!')" | October 8, 2024 (2024-10-08) |
| Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, recalls how she fell in love with performing as a little girl in Leyte and how she rose to become one of the most influential singers in the country. ||||

### Season 2 (2024–2025)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 16 | 1 | "JK Labajo: "Kinsa ba gi ingon nga bad boy ko? Kulatahon tika!" ('Who said that I was a bad boy? I'll beat you up!')" | November 12, 2024 (2024-11-12) |
| Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco kicks off season two of her trending podcast "Kuan on One" with singer-songwriter Juan Karlos Labajo. Together, they dive into the stories and emotions behind the Cebuano artist's hit singles. ||||
| 17 | 2 | "Kyle Echarri: "...mao na ang usa ka reason kung ngano single pa ko karon." ('...that's one of the reasons why I'm still single today.')" | November 19, 2024 (2024-11-19) |
| Cebuano actor-singer Kyle Echarri teams up with Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco to explore the complex and intricate dynamics of the Gen Z dating scene. ||||
| 18 | 3 | "Jas Dudley-Scales and Binsoy Namoca: "Kada naay ma-evict, paki-add sa group chat..." ('Whenever someone gets evicted, please add them to the group chat...')" | November 26, 2024 (2024-11-26) |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 housemates Jas Dudley-Scales and Binsoy Namoca get up close and personal with Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco as they share their experiences as the eldest siblings in their families. ||||
| 19 | 4 | "Davao Conyo: Private School vs. Public School!" | December 3, 2024 (2024-12-03) |
| Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco sits down with content creator Phillip "Davao Conyo" Hernandez to dive into the life of the trending influencer and uncover the inspirations behind his viral, relatable skits. ||||
| 20 | 5 | "Kolette Madelo, Kai Montinola, and Rain Celmar: "Mao na ang i-manifest namong tulo, ang mag..." ('That's what the three of us will manifest, to...')" | December 10, 2024 (2024-12-10) |
| Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco sits down with Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 stars Kai Montinola, Rain Celmar, and Kolette Madelo. The proud Bisdaks open up about how they manifest their dreams and take steps to turn them into reality. ||||
| 21 | 6 | "Enrique Gil: "Dako jud, dako!" ('It's big, it's big!')" | December 17, 2024 (2024-12-17) |
| Visiting Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Cebuano actor and I Am Not Big Bird star Enrique Gil opens up about the realizations that changed his outlook on life. The "King of the Gil" also shares his fears and the things that bring him happiness. ||||
| 22 | 7 | "Andi Eigenmann: "Lami ang simple nga kinabuhi." ('The simple life is good.')" | January 7, 2025 (2025-01-07) |
| Proud Bisdak at heart Andi Eigenmann joins Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco's podcast to share her love for Siargao and talk about her decision to settle down and start a family in the country's surfing capital. ||||
| 23 | 8 | "Sylvia Sanchez and Gela Atayde: "Lisod maging inahan, lisod maging ginikanan..." ('It's hard to be a mother, it's hard to be a parent...')" | January 14, 2025 (2025-01-14) |
| Sylvia Sanchez sits down with Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco to discuss her journey and challenges as a breadwinner. Joined by her daughter, Gela Atayde, the FAMAS-winning actress reflects on the values they have shared with each other. ||||
| 24 | 9 | "Khianna and Hana Beshie: "Sobra ka-creative ang regional drag queens..." ('Regional drag queens are so creative...')" | January 21, 2025 (2025-01-21) |
| Hailing from the City of Golden Friendship, Khianna and Hana Beshie share their inspiring journeys as regional drag queens in a lively and fun-filled interview with Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco. ||||
| 25 | 10 | "Morissette: "5 years ming walay istoryahay..." ('We haven't talked for 5 years...')" | January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28) |
| Internationally acclaimed Cebuana singer Morissette joins Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco to share the challenges she overcame on her journey to earning the title of Asia's Phoenix. ||||
| 26 | 11 | "Chito Samontina: "Kung wala nako ‘to naagian, di ko maningkamot..." ('If I hadn't gone through this, I wouldn't have tried...')" | February 4, 2025 (2025-02-04) |
| Davaoeño influencer and content creator Chito Samontina sits down with Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco to talk about their journeys to success and the importance of savoring the rewards of their hard work. ||||
| 27 | 12 | "Felip: "Kuantie Melai, pwede ko mangihi?" ('Kuantie Melai, can I pee?')" | February 11, 2025 (2025-02-11) |
| SB19's Felip Jhon "Ken" Suson joins Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco's podcast to share his journey from childhood in Zamboanga del Sur to rising as a member of the country's Kings of P-Pop, recalling the challenges he overcame along the way. ||||
| 28 | 13 | "Sisi Rondina: "Wala ko kabalo nga naa diay sweldo..." ('I didn't know there was a salary...')" | February 19, 2025 (2025-02-19) |
| Cebuana volleyball star Sisi Rondina steps off the hard court to join Kuantie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, sharing her journey to becoming an MVP and the challenges she overcame along the way. ||||

## TV broadcast

The show had its TV broadcast starting on October 6, 2024, and airs every Sundays on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z, replacing the weekend broadcasts of Goin' Bulilit, while its weekday broadcasts were replaced with the re-runs of the fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (which is also simulcasted on ALLTV), and its Saturday broadcasts were replaced by Kapamilya Action Sabado.