Pepito Manaloto Explained

Alt Name:	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento
Genre:	Sitcom
Creator:	Michael V.
Director:	Bert De Leon (2010–21)^[1] Michael V. (since 2022)^[2]
Creative Director:	Michael V.
Starring:	Michael V. Sef Cadayona (2021–22)
Theme Music Composer:	Albert Tamayo
End Theme:	"Pepito Manaloto" by Michael V. (2010–21, since 2022) "Unang Kuwento" by Michael V. (2021–22)^[3]
Composer:	Michael V.
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Executive Producer:	Cathy Soriano
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	35–43 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network
Last Aired:	present

Pepito Manaloto: formerly known as Pepito Manaloto, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento, Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento, is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael V., it stars Michael V. and Sef Cadayona both in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, as Pepito Manaloto on the network's Sunday night line up.

It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, as Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento. While Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento was aired on October 17, 2020,^[4] and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento was launched on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022.^[5] Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento, started airing on June 11, 2022 which featured the return of the original cast.^[2] It is the longest running sitcom series of GMA Network.^[6]

The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video.^[7] It is streaming online on YouTube.^[8]

Premise

The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.^[9]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto^[10]

Supporting cast

• Manilyn Reynes as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
• Jake Vargas as Luisito "Chito" dela Cruz Manaloto / Michael "Jordan" Castillo^[11]
• Angel Satsumi as Clarissa dela Cruz Manaloto^[12]
• John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso^[13]
• Ronnie Henares as Tomas "Tommy" Diones^[14]
• Arthur Solinap as Robert "Bert / Junior" Maceda^[15]
• Mosang as Bettina "Baby" Reyes-Lopez^[15]
• Janna Dominguez as Maria Bagtikan-Cruz^[15]
• Nova Villa as Mimi Kho
• Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos
• Chariz Solomon as Janice San Diego-Generoso^[15]
• Maureen Larrazabal as Mariano "Mara" Quijanos^[15]
• Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista^[15]
• Cherry Malvar as Theresa "Tere" Dalisay^[16]
• Mikoy Morales as Rosauro "Roxy" Ocampo^[15]

Former cast

• Carmina Villarroel as Maricar Del Valle^[17]
• Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee Kho^[18]
• Julie Anne San Jose as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil^[19]
• Barbie Forteza as Katkat^[20]
• Jak Roberto as Erik^[20]
• Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto (season 1)^[21]
• Joshua Dionisio as Richard Reyes (season 1)^[22]
• Freddie Webb as Freddie Del Valle (season 1)^[23] and Roger Palmo (season 2)^[24]
• Bayani Agbayani as Brando (season 1)^[25]
• Lexi Fernandez and Bea Binene as Stephanie / Erika (season 1–2)^{[26] [27]}
• Sef Cadayona as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto
• Mikee Quintos as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
• Pokwang as Tarsing Batumbakal
• Kokoy de Santos as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
• Gladys Reyes as Rosa Generoso
• Archie Alemania as Benito "Benny" Manaloto^[28]
• Edgar Allan Guzman as Fernando "Nando" Generoso^[28]
• Kristoffer Martin as Wendell^[28]
• Jay Arcilla as Eric^[28]
• Denise Barbacena as Elma^[28]
• Angel Guardian as Beth^[28]
• Gabby Eigenmann as Tomas "Tommy" Diones

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[29] The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020.^[30] Principal photography for Pepito Manaloto: commenced in June 2021.^[31]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto earned a 28.2% rating.^[32] While the first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: scored a 26.6% rating.^[33] The pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto: a 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.^[34]

Accolades

Accolades received by Pepito Manaloto! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2010	FMTM Awards	Best Weekend Series	Pepito Manaloto
		Best Comedy / Musical Series
		Best Musical / Comedy Lead Actress	Manilyn Reynes
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto		^[35]
2011	33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Comedy Show			^[36]
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Comedy Program			^[37]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program	John Feir		^[38]
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show	Mosang
		Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program	Manilyn Reynes
	FMTM Awards	Top TV Series Senior Artists	Michael V.
	PIRA Awards	Special Award for Insurance Education	Pepito Manaloto
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program			^[39]
2012	17th Asian Television Awards	Best Comedy Performance by an Actor / Actress	Michael V.		^[40]
	FMTM Awards	Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy / Sitcom / Gag Program	John Feir
		Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy / Sitcom / Gag Program	Nova Villa
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto		^[41]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
	USTv Awards	Best Situational Comedy	Pepito Manaloto
2013	35th Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[42]
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Comedy Program			^[43]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program	John Feir
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show	Mosang		^[44]
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[45]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes		^[46]
	USTv Awards	Best Situational Comedy	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento
2014	36th Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Comedy Program			^[47]
	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Comedy Program			^[48]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program	Michael V.
		Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program	Manilyn Reynes		^[49]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show	John Feir
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show	Nova Villa
			Janna DominguezJessa ZaragosaMosang
	Gawad Duyan Awards	Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[50]
	1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	Best Sitcom			^[51]
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program			^[52]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
2015	37th Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Comedy Acting	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[53]
	2nd Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	Best Sitcom			^[54]
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program			^[55]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
	USTv Awards	Students’ Choice of Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento
2016	2nd Alta Media Icon Awards	Best Comedy Program			^[56]
	BPSU Pinakamagiting na Programang Pantelebisyon	Pinakamagiting na Programang Pang-Komedya
		Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya	Michael V.
	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[57]
	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program			^[58]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
	Silverscreen Entertainment Award	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (TV Gag / Comedy)	Michael V.
		Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (TV Gag / Comedy)	Nova Villa
	US International Film and Video Festival	Certificate for Creative Excellence (Comedy category)	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[59]
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program			^[60]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
	Silverscreen Entertainment Award	Best Comedy Program	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento
	8th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART) Awards				^[61]
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Program			^[62]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
2019	Anak TV Awards	Anak TV Seal of Approval	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[63]
		Household Favorite Award
	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Show			^[64]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Show	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento		^[65]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Show	Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento		^[66]
		Best Comedy Actor	Michael V.
		Best Comedy Actress	Manilyn Reynes
			Nova Villa
2024	6th Gawad Lasallianeta	Most Outstanding Comedy Show	Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento		^[67]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cruz, Dana . Bert de Leon, veteran TV director, passes away . . November 21, 2021 . December 1, 2021.
2. Web site: Michael V., magiging direktor ng Book 3 ng Pepito Manaloto . . June 4, 2022 . en.
3. Web site: Pepito Manaloto Damhin Ang Unang Kilig Nina Pepito at Elsa . July 17, 2021 . GMA Network.
4. Web site: Watch: Ano nga ba ang mangyayari sa Pepito Manaloto Kuwento Kuwento? . . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/yEPooqT9JqA . December 15, 2021 . live . en . May 30, 2021.
5. Web site: Pepito Manaloto to air season finale on May 29 . . May 25, 2021 . May 25, 2021 . Viernes, Franchesca.
6. Web site: Pepito Manaloto is most-watched comedy show for 2021 nationwide . February 5, 2022 . . July 8, 2024.
7. Web site: Quickfire, Pepito Manaloto & Endless Love Now on DVD . Phil Buzz . October 11, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715074428/http://celebrity.philbuzz.com/celebrity/%E2%80%98quickfire%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98pepito-manaloto%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98endless-love%E2%80%99-now-on-dvd/ . July 15, 2011 . dead.
8. Web site: Pepito Manaloto (Full Episodes) . . May 12, 2024.
9. Web site: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento . October 23, 2019 . GMA Network.
10. Web site: Alma, inayos na ang utang sa landlady . Miralles, Nitz . . June 17, 2021 . June 18, 2021.
11. Web site: Jhake Vargas, Manilyn Reyes sing sweet rendition of "Suddenly" . July 5, 2019 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
12. Web site: Pepito Manaloto airs season finale May 29 . May 28, 2021 . . July 16, 2021.
13. Web site: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento cast starts taping . June 30, 2021 . GMA Network . June 23, 2021 . en.
14. Web site: Pepito Manaloto: Tommy Diones invades Caniogan! . September 19, 2021 . GMA Network.
15. Web site: Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento, Kuwento closes final chapter this Saturday; airs season finale . . May 27, 2021 . July 16, 2021.
16. Web site: Acar, Aedrianne . Exclusive: Cherry Malvar on working with Pepito Manaloto stars: "Wala silang wall" . May 29, 2021 . GMA Network . en.
17. Web site: October 26, 2017 . Carmina Villaroel returns home to Pepito Manaloto . July 16, 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
18. Web site: Where are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies . Anarcon, James Patrick . February 26, 2019 . May 18, 2020 . PEP.
19. Web site: Julie Anne San Jose, nakita ang pag-mature ng characters nila ni Jake Vargas sa Pepito Manaloto . Acar, Aedrianne . May 20, 2020 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
20. Web site: JakBie, nagpakilig online sa guesting nila sa Pepito Manaloto . Acar, Aedrianne . September 18, 2017 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
21. Web site: Pepito Manaloto child actor wins Hollywood tilt . July 25, 2011 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
22. Web site: GMA 7's trade party unveils new faces, new shows . . April 12, 2010 . July 16, 2021.
23. Web site: The First-Ever Reality Sitcom in Pepito Manaloto . March 15, 2010 . . December 26, 2020.
24. Web site: Fun summer getaway in Pepito Manaloto . March 29, 2014 . December 26, 2020 . . June 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210614090621/https://www.manilastandard.net/showbitz/144020/fun-summer-getaway-in-pepito-manaloto-.html . dead.
25. Web site: May 24, 2011 . Bayani Agbayani kumalas sa kontrata sa GMA . June 7, 2021 . LionhearTV . en-US.
26. Web site: Lexi Fernandez on relationship with Jake Vargas: "Okey naman po kami ni Jake. We're friends and we can work naman anytime." . Mendoza, Ruel J. . April 15, 2013 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
27. Web site: Ronnie Henares misses co-star Bea Binene in Pepito Manaloto . July 15, 2015 . Acar, Aedriane . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
28. Web site: Pepito Manaloto: Unang Kuwento '80s ang tema tampok ang magagaling na artista . July 15, 2021 . PEP . July 16, 2021.
29. Web site: Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs . Adel, Rosette . March 17, 2020 . April 17, 2020 . Interaksyon.
30. Web site: Fresh episode ng Pepito Manaloto ngayong September 5 na! Teaser Ep. 411 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/rX551pdcJ4Q . December 15, 2021 . live . . September 2, 2020 . September 2, 2020.
31. Web site: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento cast starts taping . June 23, 2021 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
32. Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 26–30): Pepito Manaloto hits the jackpot . Santiago, Erwin . March 30, 2010 . March 9, 2018 . PEP.
33. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Sept. 11-16): Mr. Pogi grand finals and Pepito Manaloto rule weekend viewing . Santiago, Erwin . September 17, 2012 . March 9, 2018 . PEP.
34. Web site: Kumusta ang rating ng pilot episode ng Pepito Manaloto: Unang Kuwento? . July 21, 2021 . PEP . July 29, 2021.
35. Web site: 24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Reyes, William R. . October 25, 2010 . May 2, 2020 . PEP.
36. Web site: GMA Network Wins Big at the 33rd CMMA . October 21, 2011 . July 17, 2020 . GMA Network.
37. Web site: GMA-7 leads winners of 2011 Golden Screen TV awards . November 30, 2011 . July 17, 2020 . . Bismark, Maridol Ranoa.
38. Web site: Calderon, Ricky . Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared . August 24, 2020 . PEP . October 29, 2011.
39. Web site: 25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared . Llanes, Rommel R. . October 29, 2011 . May 2, 2020 . PEP.
40. Web site: Manago, Lito . Philippines bags 13 nominations at the 17th Asian Television Awards; Coco Martin and Michael V score acting nods . August 24, 2020 . PEP . November 13, 2012.
41. Web site: PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV . September 26, 2012 . May 1, 2020 . PEP . July 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200711083446/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/35795/pmpc-bares-nominees-for-26th-star-awards-for-tv . dead.
42. Web site: Cahilig, Jam . The 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards winners . December 27, 2020 . PEP . November 19, 2013.
43. Web site: Santiago, Erwin . Benavidez, Kathleen . Marian Rivera and Gerald Anderson win top acting honors at 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards; Walang Hanggan named Best Drama Series . August 24, 2020 . PEP . March 1, 2013.
44. Web site: Calderon, Ricky . 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared . August 24, 2020 . PEP . February 1, 2013.
45. Web site: Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television . November 24, 2013 . April 28, 2020 . LionhearTV.
46. Web site: ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television . November 19, 2020 . PEP . November 8, 2013.
47. Web site: Maraming salamat po, CMMA! . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/ODzpDUXKUEE . December 15, 2021 . live . Thank you, CMMA! . November 7, 2014 . September 2, 2020 . YouTube . fil.
48. Web site: Santiago, Erwin . Garcia, Rose . My Husband's Lover sweeps 5th Golden Screen TV Awards; Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana win top acting honors . September 2, 2020 . PEP . March 22, 2014.
49. Web site: Calderon, Ricky . Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award . September 2, 2020 . PEP . February 12, 2014.
50. Web site: SONA: Mga programa't personalidad ng GMA Network, Inc., kinilala sa Gawad Duyan awards . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/fNCJyUmOT84 . December 15, 2021 . live . SONA: Different programs and personalities of GMA Network, Inc. recognized at the Gawad Duyan awards . June 2, 2014 . September 2, 2020 . YouTube . fil.
51. Web site: GMA wins 1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards . September 2, 2020 . . February 13, 2014.
52. Web site: 28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed . November 5, 2014 . April 26, 2020 . PEP.
53. Web site: BP: Ilang programa ng GMA at GMA News TV, kinilala sa CMMA . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/XGAYZ4AHS-4 . December 15, 2021 . live . BP: Selected programs of GMA and GMA News TV, recognized on CMMA . November 6, 2015 . September 2, 2020 . YouTube . fil.
54. Web site: List of winners of the 2015 Paragala: Central Luzon Media Awards . July 17, 2020 . LionhearTV . February 23, 2015.
55. Web site: Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV . December 4, 2015 . April 24, 2020 . Rappler.
56. Web site: Kapuso celebs and AlDub rules the 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards . Acar, Aedrianne . August 19, 2016 . GMA Network . July 16, 2021.
57. Web site: Mga programa ng Kapuso Network, tumanggap ng parangal sa 2016 Catholic Mass Media Awards . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/i_tXCpRc6ik . December 15, 2021 . live . The programs of Kapuso Network received awards on the 2016 Catholic Mass Media Awards . October 13, 2016 . September 2, 2020 . . fil.
58. Web site: List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television . October 10, 2016 . . April 24, 2020.
59. Web site: Kapuso wins US Intl. Film and Video Festival top award . September 22, 2020 . . October 26, 2016.
60. Web site: In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television . Soriano, Gia Allana . GMA Network . April 24, 2020.
61. Web site: GMA Network wins big at the 8th NSCART Awards . July 31, 2020 . GMA Network . March 6, 2017.
62. Web site: Ganal, FM . Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television . December 23, 2020 . PEP . October 6, 2018.
63. Web site: GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards . December 11, 2019 . April 27, 2020 . Daily Guardian.
64. Web site: 33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees . PEP . Dimaculangan, Jocelyn . September 22, 2019 . September 23, 2019.
65. Web site: 34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Anarcon, James Patrick . July 20, 2021 . PEP . July 22, 2021.
66. Web site: Mallorca, Hannah . January 29, 2023 . 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230129072049/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/483493/35th-pmpc-star-awards-for-television-unveils-list-of-winners . January 29, 2023 . January 30, 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
67. Web site: GMA Network wins 26 awards at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta . February 14, 2024 . GMA Network . February 27, 2024.