# Studio Viva

Studio Viva (formerly Viva Television Corporation) is a Philippine television and film production company owned by Viva Communications. It was founded in 1986.

## History

Viva Communications ventured into television production in 1986 with The Sharon Cuneta Show. Cuneta's big screen success easily fueled her musical variety TV show to the top of the ratings where it stayed until mid-1997 (when she semi-retired).
Since then, Viva's television unit branched out into drama anthologies, action features and comedy for teens and yuppies. It became a significant player among free TV blocktimers and had successfully spun-off theatrical versions of its more popular youth-oriented shows.
In 2000, Viva Television acquired Vintage Enterprises (including the Vintage Television on IBC primetime block), making the Velez group being part of the Viva Entertainment group and changed its name to Viva TV as the primetime sports and entertainment block on IBC, at this time it also known as Viva-Vintage until 2003. At the same time, Viva TV launched the Philippine editions of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, hosted by Christopher de Leon, and The Weakest Link, hosted by Edu Manzano.
In 2002, Viva Television further enhanced its reputation as a star-maker and a trendsetter by producing and launching the highly successful talent search show: Star for a Night on IBC. The weekly program hosted by Regine Velasquez showcased the best among the young Filipino singing talents dressed up in a professional setting. This highly rated show led to the discovery of Sarah Geronimo and Mark Bautista, who are now established recording artists and TV/movie stars.
In 2003, Viva decided to not renew their blocktime agreement with IBC due to high blocktime costs and low ratings. In the same year, Viva co-produced with GMA Network another highly successful TV talent search program Search for a Star. This talent search program led to the discovery of Rachelle Ann Go and Raymond Manalo. Both are now established singing artists. Viva's talent search success also spawned similar program formats from the two major free TV stations in the country. In 2005, Viva became a co-producer of ABS-CBN's weekly talent search program Search for the Star in a Million. The program was envisioned to produce and discover another major singing star from among the country's best and brightest aspiring and young talents.
In 2006, Viva Television entered into a joint venture agreement with Prime Channel owner Apollo Global Corporation and became Viva Prime Channel. It lasted until 2011 when Viva sold back its stake in the joint-venture channel; Viva Prime was relaunched by Apollo Global as the Pinoy Xtreme channel.
In May 2011, Viva Television made a comeback to produce Viva classic blockbuster films to television with a Sunday afternoon series the 1980's remake of the film franchise Bagets with the teen-oriented show entitled Bagets: Just Got Lucky which replaced its teen romance anthology Luv Crazy on the revamped TV5 which showcases new television dramas competing with top Philippine broadcasting pioneers ABS-CBN and GMA Network. On the third quarter lineup of TV5 introduced the 1991 film franchise turned Primetime TV series Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, which was pushed back due to shooting arrangements, which was supposed to be released on July 18, 2011 replacing the primetime series Babaeng Hampaslupa but was replaced by its first HD primetime drama Rod Santiago's The Sisters the series ended on September 13, 2011, Ang Utol Kung Hoodlum was released on September 16, 2011, currently airing it starred Robin Padilla and Vina Morales in the original film and sequel, but now played by JC de Vera and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. An upcoming project to be produced by VIVA Television is P. S. I Love You a 1981 blockbuster film which starred Real to Reel life sweethearts Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta which tackles issues surrounding two young lovers, played by Bagets cast mates AJ Muhlach and Nadine Lustre, Gabby Concepcion will also be part of the cast and Dina Bonnevie it is confirmed to be under production and filming.
On July 16, 2012, Viva Television revived Viva TV after a 9-year hiatus, the channel was relaunched as the new 24 hour all-Filipino general Entertainment channel on cable and satellite, along with the launch of new programming except Popstar Diaries, which is the only Viva-produced program from Pinoy Box Office.

## Shows produced

| Show | Year | Channel | Hosts/Actors |
| The Sharon Cuneta Show | 1986–1997 | IBC then to ABS-CBN | Sharon Cuneta Joey de Leon Randy Santiago Herbert Bautista Jimmy Santos |
| Sa Direksyon ni Lino Brocka | 1990 | PTV | Various Artists |
| Estudyante Blues | 1990–1992 | PTV | Raymart Santiago Mel Martinez Kenneth Peralta Marco Polo Garcia Vincent Daffalong Gelli de Belen |
| 17 Bernard Club | 1992–1994 | ABC | Various Artists |
| Alabang Girls | 1992–1994 | ABC | Andrew E. Donita Rose Ruby Rodriguez Donna Cruz Herbert Bautista Anjo Yllana |
| Ober Da Bakod | 1992–1997 | GMA Network | Leo Martinez Janno Gibbs Anjo Yllana |
| Kool Skool | 1993 | ABC | Various Artists |
| Haybol Rambol | 1993–1995 | GMA Network | Charlene Gonzales Nida Blanca Redford White Bayani Agbayani Dennis Padilla Benjie Paras |
| Kate en Boogie | 1993–1994 | GMA Network | Dennis Padilla Nanette Medved Willie Revillame |
| Mikee | 1994–1999 | GMA Network | Mikee Cojuangco |
| D' Lookalayks in Puno't Bunga | 1994–1995 | GMA Network | Various Artists |
| Villa Quintana | 1994–1997 | GMA Network | Donna Cruz Keempee de Leon |
| T.G.I.S. | 1995–1999 | GMA Network | Bobby Andrews Onemig Bondoc Angelu de Leon Michael Flores Rica Peralejo Ciara Sotto Red Sternberg Raven Villanueva |
| Tierra Sangre | 1996–1999 | PTV then to RPN | Charito Solis Bobby Andrews Jennifer Sevilla |
| Mukha ng Buhay | 1996–1999 | PTV then to RPN | Pilar Pilapil Lovely Rivero Bernadette Allyson |
| Kris | 1996 | PTV then to GMA Network | Kris Aquino |
| Ms. D! | 1996–1999 | GMA Network | Dina Bonnevie |
| Anna Karenina | 1996–2002 | GMA Network | Antoinette Taus Sunshine Dizon Kim delos Santos Tanya Garcia |
| M.U. | 1997 | GMA Network | Gelli de Belen Jomari Yllana |
| Gillage People | 1997 | GMA Network | Various Artists |
| Growing Up | 1997–1999 | GMA Network | Angelu de Leon Bobby Andrews Onemig Bondoc |
| Ikaw na Sana | 1997–1998 | GMA Network | Angelu de Leon Bobby Andrews Gladys Reyes |
| Si Manoy at si Mokong | 1997–1998 | GMA Network | Various Artists |
| Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim? | 1998–1999 | IBC | Various Artists |
| Dear Heart | 1998–1999 | IBC | Antoinette Taus Various Artists |
| Ganyan Kita Kamahal | 1998 | GMA Network | Carmina Villarroel Bobby Andrews Onemig Bondoc |
| Halik sa Apoy | 1998–1999 | GMA Network | Carmina Villarroel Bobby Andrews Ynez Veneracion |
| Text | 1998–1999 | GMA Network | Bobby Andrews Aiza Marquez Kim delos Santos Dino Guevarra Aiko Melendez |
| Mikee Forever | 1999 | GMA Network | Mikee Cojuangco |
| Dear Mikee | 1999 | GMA Network | Mikee Cojuangco |
| May Bukas Pa | 2000–2001 | IBC then to RPN | Dina Bonnevie Cherie Gil Albert Martinez |
| H2K: Hati-Hating Kapatid | 2000–2001 | IBC | Rica Peralejo Dingdong Dantes Bojo Molina Anne Curtis Chubi del Rosario |
| Kagat ng Dilim | 2000–2002 2020–2021 | IBC then to TV5 | Various Artists |
| Subic Bay | 2000–2001 | IBC | Joyce Jimenez Priscilla Almeda Rufa Mae Quinto Troy Montero Jake Roxas Bobby Andrews |
| Habang May Buhay | 2000–2002 | IBC | Various Artists |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | 2000–2015 | IBC then TV5 | Christopher de Leon Vic Sotto |
| The Weakest Link | 2001–2002 | IBC | Edu Manzano Allan K. |
| Pangako ng Lupa (telemovie) | 2002 | IBC | Albert Martinez |
| Star for a Night | 2002–2003 | IBC | Regine Velasquez |
| Search for a Star | 2003–2004 | GMA Network | Regine Velasquez |
| Search for the Star in a Million | 2005–2006 | ABS-CBN | Sarah Geronimo Erik Santos Christian Bautista Mark Bautista Rachelle Ann Go Sheryn Regis |
| Posh | 2006 | Q (now GTV) | Iwa Moto Gian Carlos Vivo Ouano Vaness del Moral Rea Nakpil Nikki Bacolod PJ Valerio |
| Popstar Diaries | 2010–2019 | Pinoy Box Office Viva TV | Sarah Geronimo |
| Daily Top 5 | | Viva Cinema | Nikki Bacolod |
| Celebrity Real Life Stories | | Viva Cinema | |
| CHB: Celebrity Home Business | | Viva Cinema | Champagne Morales |
| Stop, Talk and Listen | | Viva Cinema | Mr. Fu Dolly Ann Carvajal |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | 2011 | TV5 | JC de Vera Jasmine Curtis-Smith Jay Manalo Regine Tolentino others |
| Bagets: Just Got Lucky | 2011–2012 | TV5 | AJ Muhlach Nadine Lustre Josh Padilla Eula Caballero Johan Laurens Shy Carlos Rico dela Paz Meg Imperial Hideaki Torio Imee Hart |
| P. S. I Love You | 2011–2012 | TV5 | Kean Cipriano Alex Gonzaga Gabby Concepcion Dina Bonnevie AJ Muhlach Nadine Lustre |
| Daily Top 10 | | Viva TV | Sam Pinto |
| The OPM Show | | Viva TV | Nikki Bacolod |
| Especially For You | | Viva TV | Nikki Bacolod Yassi Pressman |
| Concert | | Viva TV | |
| Pinoy Star Stories | | Viva TV | |
| Star Yayey | | Viva TV | |
| Pantasya | | Viva TV | Katya Santos Maui Taylor |
| Petra's Panniest | | Viva TV | Petra Mahalimuyak |
| The Jon Santos Show | | Viva TV | Jon Santos |
| KC.COM | | Viva TV | KC Concepcion |
| Annebishowsa | | Viva TV | Anne Curtis |
| Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid | 2012–2013 | TV5 | Sharon Cuneta |
| Born to be a Star | 2016-2021 | TV5 | Ogie Alcasid Mark Bautista Yassi Pressman (season 1) Matteo Guidicelli Kim Molina (season 2) |
| Ang Panday | 2016 | TV5 | Richard Gutierrez Jasmine Curtis-Smith |
| Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | 2016 | TV5 | Claudine Barretto Diether Ocampo Cesar Montano Meg Imperial |
| Ghost Adventures | 2019 | Sari-Sari Channel TV5 | Benjie Paras Pio Balbuena |
| Masked Singer Pilipinas | 2020 | TV5 | Billy Crawford |
| The Wall Philippines | 2021–2022 | TV5 (season 1) GMA Network (season 3) | Billy Crawford |
| 1000 Heartbeats: Pintig Pinoy | 2021 | TV5 | Xian Lim |
| Rolling In It Philippines | 2021–2022 | TV5 | Yassi Pressman |
| Puto | 2021 | TV5 | McCoy de Leon Herbert Bautista |
| Encounter | 2021 | TV5 | Cristine Reyes Diego Loyzaga |
| Di Na Muli | 2021 | TV5 | Julia Barretto Marco Gumabao Marco Gallo |
| The Rain In España | 2023 | Viva One | Heaven Peralejo Marco Gallo Gab Lagman Bea Binene |
| Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | 2023 | TV5 | Cristine Reyes Marco Gumabao Cesar Montano |
| For the Love | 2023 | TV5 | Pops Fernandez |
| Deadly Love | 2023 | Viva One | Louise delos Reyes Jaclyn Jose Raffy Tejada Marco Gumabao McCoy de Leon |
| Safe Skies, Archer | 2023–2024 | Viva One | Jerome Ponce Krissha Viaje |
| Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | 2024–present | TV5 | Kiko Estrada Sarah Lahbati Sid Lucero Rhen Escaño Gardo Versoza |
| Sem Break | 2024 | Viva One | Jerome Ponce Krissha Viaje Aubrey Caraan Keann Johnson Hyacinth Callado Gab Lagman |
| Da Pers Family | 2024 | TV5 | Aga Muhlach Charlene Gonzales Atasha Muhlach Andres Muhlach |
| Chasing in the Wild | 2024–2025 | Viva One | Gab Lagman Hyacinth Callado |
| Ang Mutya ng Section E | 2025 | Viva One | Andres Muhlach Ashtine Olviga Rabin Josh |
| Avenues of the Diamond | 2025 | Viva One | Aubrey Caraan |
| Bad Genius: The Series | TBA | Viva One | Atasha Muhlach Jairus Aquino Gab Lagman Hyacinth Callado |