# SOP (TV program)

SOP is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on February 2, 1997. The show concluded on February 28, 2010, with a total of 672 episodes.

## Overview

SOP premiered on February 2, 1997, live from the GMA Broadway Studios. Regular dancers included the VIP Dancers, Universal Motion Dancers, Abstract Dancers and Kidz at Work; with Al Quinn as the director and German Moreno as a production consultant.
In 2005, the cast of SOP and SOP Gigsters together with Mel Tiangco, Joey de Leon, Richard Gomez and German Moreno went to San Francisco, California, United States, for the launch of GMA Pinoy TV.
The show moved to a new set at GMA Network Center Annex, Studio 7 in November 2008. It was one of the biggest studios in the Philippines accommodating 1,000-member audiences.

## Cast

* Ogie Alcasid (1997–2010)
* Janno Gibbs (1997–2010)
* Vina Morales (1997–99)
* G. Toengi (1999–2000)
* Cacai Velasquez (1997–2002)
* Regine Velasquez (1998–2010)
* Gary Valenciano (1999–2003)
* Jaya (2000–10)

### Co-hosts and performers

* 604
* Carla Abellana (2009–10)
* Aljur Abrenica (2007–10)
* Marvin Agustin (2006–10)
* Marco Alcaraz
* Bernadette Allyson-Estrada (1997–2001)
* Bobby Andrews (1997–2003)
* Aryana (2005–06)
* Roxanne Barcelo (1999–2003)
* Kris Bernal (2007–10)
* James Blanco (2000–05)
* Nancy Castiglione (2003–07)
* Billy Crawford (2007–08)
* Chico and Delamar
* Glaiza de Castro (2006–10)
* Chris Cayzer (2008–10)
* Ryza Cenon (2005–10)
* Marky Cielo (2006–08)
* Jake Cuenca (2003–06)
* Anne Curtis (2000–04)
* Rita Daniela (2006–10)
* Dingdong Dantes (1998–2010)
* Angelika dela Cruz (1999–2003, 2008–10)
* Maybelyn dela Cruz (1998–2003)
* Joshua Desiderio
* Joshua Dionisio (2009–10)
* Mylene Dizon
* Sunshine Dizon (1998–2010)
* Cogie Domingo (2001–06)
* Gabby Eigenmann (1998–2007)
* Mart Escudero (2007–10)
* Brenan Espartinez
* Heart Evangelista (2008–10)
* Frencheska Farr (2009–10)
* Barbie Forteza (2009–10)
* Joross Gamboa
* Maricris Garcia (2007–10)
* Toni Gonzaga (1999–2004)
* Carlo Guevarra
* Matteo Guidicelli (2009–10)
* Raymond Gutierrez
* Richard Gutierrez (2002–10)
* Ruffa Gutierrez (1998–2002)
* Mark Herras (2004–10)
* Eugene Herrera
* Jerome John Hughes (2003–06)
* Dion Ignacio (2004–10)
* Joseph Izon (1998–2003)
* Jay-R (2003–10)
* Karylle (2001–08)
* Bianca King (2004–10)
* Kitty Girls
* Yasmien Kurdi (2004–10)
* Kyla (2000–10)
* Kris Lawrence (2010)
* Lilet (2003–05)
* Angel Locsin (2002–07)
* Francis Magalona (1998–2006)
* Maxene Magalona (2004–10)
* Gian Magdangal (2007–10)
* Jolina Magdangal (2002–10)
* Malik
* Karel Marquez (2007–09)
* Jennylyn Mercado (2004–10)
* Lani Misalucha (2000–06)
* K. C. Montero (1998–2007)
* Vaness del Moral (2004–10)
* Champagne Morales (1999–2003)
* Jan Nieto
* Nina (2002–03)
* Chynna Ortaleza (2001–10)
* Amanda Page (1997–98)
* Paolo Paraiso
* Tyron Perez
* Lovi Poe (2006–10)
* Yassi Pressman (2009–10)
* Rufa Mae Quinto (2004–10)
* Radha (2002–04)
* Jolo Revilla
* Cristine Reyes (2004–08)
* LJ Reyes (2005–10)
* Jake Roxas
* Julie Anne San Jose (2006–10)
* Aicelle Santos (2006–10)
* Gerald Santos (2006–09)
* Danica Sotto (2000–03)
* Miko Sotto (2000–03)
* South Border
* Stags
* Miggy Tanchangco
* Antoinette Taus (1997–2001, 2002–04)
* Geoff Taylor (2009–10)
* Bryan Termulo (2007–10)
* Dennis Trillo (2004–10)
* TJ Trinidad
* Brad Turvey (2002–05)
* Greg Turvey (2002–05)
* Mo Twister
* Kevin Vernal
* April Villanueva (2005–07)
* Jonalyn Viray (2005–10)
* Trina Zuñiga (1999–2001)

## Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of SOP scored a 13% rating.

## Accolades

Accolades received by SOP :
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 1999 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | SOP | Finalist |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Won |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | Nominated |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | Nominated |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Janno Gibbs | Won |
| 2001 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | SOP | Finalist |
| 2001 | 15th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Won |
| 2002 | 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Won |
| 2004 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | SOP | Finalist |
| 2005 | Golden Screen Awards | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Won |
| 2005 | Golden Screen Awards | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | Won |
| 2006 | Asian TV Awards | Variety | SOP | Finalist |
| 2007 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | SOP | Finalist |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Prince Stefan | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Won |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Maricris Garcia | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Hayden Kho | Nominated |
| 2009 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Entertainment Program | SOP | Won |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | Nominated |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | Nominated |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | SOP | Nominated |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | Nominated |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | Nominated |