Vilma (Philippine TV program) explained

Alt Name:Vilma on Seven
Genre:Variety show
Director:Romy Veron
Presenter:Vilma Santos
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:479
Executive Producer:Chit Guerrero
Location:
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:90–120 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment TV
Network:GMA Network

Vilma is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Vilma Santos, it premiered on August 8, 1986 on the network's Friday evening line up. The show concluded on September 29, 1995 with a total of 479 episodes. It was replaced by Bubble Gang in its timeslot.

Overview

Formerly known as Vilma In Person, Vilma! (also known as Vilma! on Seven) premiered on August 8, 1986. The pilot episode was filmed from the Metropolitan Theater where Vilma Santos and the VIP Dancers regularly performed there until 1987 when the show moved to GMA Broadway Studios. The show received four nominations in the PMPC Star Awards for TV from 1988 to 1990, 1992 and 1994, as well as Best Female Musical Variety Show Host from 1987 to 1988. There were also anniversary and birthday specials from 1987 to 1994.[1]

Cast

Host
Dancers

Ratings

Vilma is one of the highest-rated television shows in Philippine history, reaching 47% national ratings nationwide.[2] [3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Vilma! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
19871st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Female Musical Variety Show HostVilma Santos
19882nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Musical Variety ShowVilma
Best Female Musical Variety Show HostVilma Santos
19893rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Musical Variety ShowVilma
19904th PMPC Star Awards for Television
19926th PMPC Star Awards for Television
19948th PMPC Star Awards for Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Past memorable shows on GMA . . July 1, 2003 . March 14, 2020 . Francisco, Butch.
  2. Web site: Sunshine, extra na lang sa show ni Sanya . February 18, 2023 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Vilma Santos, Boy Abunda sanib-puwersa sa isang special show . February 18, 2023 . Hataw! D'yaryo ng Bayan . en-US.