About Us
THE BEGINNING
It all began when Eat Bulaga! moved to another network on January 21, 1995. ABS-CBN then moved the long-running and much syndicated "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila" to the former's time slot at noontime daily. To replace the show, ASAP was born.
For the first time on TV, the new show brought together four of the most well-known personalities in their respective fields: "Concert King" Martin Nievera, "Concert Queen" Pops Fernandez, singer and matinee idol Ariel Rivera, and Miss Universe 1993 and "Dancing Queen" Dayanara Torres. This unprecedented move redefined noontime shows in the country.
Along with the four main hsots, ASAP made another first by showcasing then upcoming teenage stars from ABS-CBN's Talent Center and the "Pare Ko" cast: Claudine Barretto, Jao Mapa, Gio Alvarez, Roselle Nava, Victor Neri, Nikka Valencia and Jolina Magdangal. They were later joined by Marvin Agustin, Diether Ocampo and Mylene Dizon (from the youth-oriented show GIMIK) and Rica Peralejo. Within a year, these young talents had become some of the most bankable stars in showbiz, thanks in large part to their exposure on ASAP.
The first ASAP episode was broadcast in February 1995, from the Delta Theatre, which served as an ABS-CBN studio until 1998.
"ASAP HIGHLIGHTS"
FEBRUARY 1995
ASAP premieres on Philippine television with the biggest names in music and show business. Concert King and Queen Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, top OPM artist Ariel Rivera, and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres are chosen as the main hosts. The show is telecast live from Delta Theatre.
1995 - 1997
Casting Group: To add fun and youthfulness to the show, ASAP taps the teen stars of the time (most of them stars of the box office movie "Pare Ko") including Claudine Barretto, RIco Yan, Jao Mapa, JOlina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Carlos Agassi, JOhn Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual and Judy ann Santos.
Celebrity Power: From week to week, special gusest host add more glitter to the already brilliant ASAP cast, among them Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzalez and Richard Gomez.
Fresh Approach: Special segments hit the screen, week in and week out, to showcase the unequaled talents of the ASAP cast. "Pops Flavor of the MOnth," "Pops Muzik," "Sayawnara," "OPM a la Nievera," "OPM a la Rivera," and "Radio ASAP's" DZMM (Martin's Mix) and DWRR (Rivera Request) were eagerly anticipated by the live studio audience and televiewers.
Musical Milestone: ASAP debuts its first themesong in Episode 10 titled, "Hot na Hot ang ASAP," complete with blazing fire on the stage.
The Love Story: Aga Muhlach and Dayanara Torres fall in love as the nation watches every Sunday.
True Kapamilya moment: Martin and POps with sons Robin and Ram come together for their first production number as a family.
Winning Formula: ASAP's trademark of putting together great talents on one stage shows Martin, Gary V. and ZsaZsa together in their first production number on the show for ASAP's first anniversary.
Unbeatable: ASAP makes a historical win by beating top music channels MTV and Channel V in the 1st Asian TV awards, bagging the Live Entertainment prize on November 29, 1996.
Unstoppable: ASAP celebrates its second anniversary at the Araneta Coliseum with a new theme song titled, "Better than Ever."
1998 - 2000
The Big Move: After 2 years of happy memories at the Delta Theater, ASAP moves to its new home at ABS-CBN's Studio 10.
The Break Up: Martin announces he'll be leaving ASAP on May 10, 1998. Pops walks out of the show.
The Tension: Pops and Martin grow apart following Martin's announcement of quitting the show. A new directive is set: real-life husband and wife could have no production numbers or spiels together.
1998 - 2003
The Breakdown: As tensions build between the COncert King and Queen, Pops cries as she sings "I Wanna Know What Love is" on ASAP.
Music Royalty: The Queen of SOul Jaya and POP Diva Kuh Ledesma perform for the first time on ASAP.
Brilliant Additions: The Divine Diva ZsaZsa Padilla and top dramatic actor Richard Gomez join ASAP's main hosts.
Shock Jock: Popular DJ Mo Twister becomes a controversial mainstay on the show.
Hellos: Pops celebrates her first birthday on ASAP without Martin on December 13, 1998 but she gets a phone patch greeting from him.
Goodbyes: Charlene bids ASAP goodbye on January 24, 1999.
Home of the Stars: ABS-CBN tops the ratings game with the teleserye - Judy Ann Santos' "Esperanza" is No.1 while Claudine Barretto's "Mula sa Puso," ends a successful run. They celebrate on ASAP, which fittingly mounts a teleserye-themed episode.
Unique Groupings: March 11, 2011 saw the launch of the Hunks, comprised of Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Carlos Agassi, Bernard Palanca and Piolo Pascual.
Longevity: ZsaZsa Padilal marks two colorful decades in showbiz with "20 na Zsa!"
All the Best: "50 years of ABs-CBN" kicks off on ASAP on February 2, 2002 with the premiere of a Station ID featuring 50 of the country's biggest stars, including Sharon Cuneta, Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano, Aga Muhlach and Dolphy.
Ever Fresh: Mr. Pure Energy Gary V. celebrates his 20th anniversary in showbiz on March 23, 2002.
2004 - 2006
Grandslam: Piolo Pascual is hailed on ASAP for his sweep of the Best Supporting Actor awards for "Dekada '70."
Star Power: Big welcomes on ASAP for Bea Alonzo, Teleserye Princess and Erik Santos, Star in a MIllion winner on January 4, 2004.
Home at Last: Gary Valenciano, who never had a home station before ABS-CBN, officially jois the ASAP family on January 11, 2004.
Iconic: Acclaimed actor Aga Muhlach celebrates 20 years in showbiz.
First International Broadcast: Simulataneous ASAP presentations are broadcast from ABS-CBN's Studio 10 and San Francisco, USA's Cow Palace on April 4, 2004.
Youthquake: Luis Manzano's "Asap Fanatic," ASAP's youth-oriented spin off, airs for the first time on May 23, 2004.
A Decade of ASAP: The show celebrates its 10th anniversary. In a tribute to the King of Philippine Cinema, the late Fernando Poe, Jr., Gary V. sings "what God had Put Him Through."
Biggest Gathering of Fil-Ams: July 2005 sees the Kapamilya US Caravan in America at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and again at the MOnster Park in San Francisco.
Centerstage: Sarah Geronimo joins the ASAP All star Family.
2004 - 2006
Knockout Moment: FOr the first time, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao guests on ASAP on January 29, 2006.
Launchpad: Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition's Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson make their first ASAP appearance on June 18, 2006.
Branching Out: ASAP build its strength as a brand and became a multimedia powerhouse, successfully delivering into recording under ASAP Music. It went on to produce successful albums such as Hotsilog, ASAP ULtimate Dance 4 and ASAP Supahdance!
2007
Fresh Idea: ASAP holds the first ever Pop Viewer's Choice Award.
Potential: KIm and Gerald celebrate their first showbiz anniversary on ASAP.
Growth: Piolo Pascual marks 10 years in showbiz.
Celebrity Spawn: ASAP holds a special welcome for KC Concepcion as she joins ABS-CBN's Kapamilya stars.
The Big Switch: ASAP welcomes Angel Locsin as the newest Kapamilya.
A Star is Born: ASAP celebrates Charice Pempengco's US success on December 2, a few days before she guests on the famed Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Global Pinoy Icon: Arnel Pineda is feted as Journey's new frontman, on ASAP.
2008
Breakthrough: "Sandosenang Saya: 55 Years of ABS-CBN" goes on air with ASAP in five different locations on January 28 (Manila, Dagupan, Bacolod, Cebu and Davao)
Milestone: Martin Celebrates 30 years in showbiz with "Martin XXX."
World Clas: ASAP celebrates 30 years of international star Lea Salonga.
International recording artist Billy Crawford gets a big welcome to the ASAP family on June 15.
Memorable: ASAP goes to Guam on October 19.
Reunited: Karylle joins her mother, ZsaZsa Padilla as a regular part of the ASAP family.
2009
Comic Relief: The KantoBOys featuring Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, JOhn LLoyd Cruz, Luis Manzano (with Sam Milby and Mark Bautista) is officially launched on January 12.Mash-Up: Fil-American APl D Ap of the world famous Black Eyed Peas rocks ASAP's stage on January 5 in a collaboration with Billy Crawford.
Live Acts: ASAP Sessionistas is born putting together some of the best names in live music entertainment.
Gone Too Soon: The country's top musical performers pay tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, on June 27.
Hero's Welcome: Efren Penaflorida, 2009 CNN Hero of the Year is honored in a global production number with Lea Salonga, Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda.
Big Thank YOu: ASAP pays another tribute, this time to the late, beloved former President Cory Aquino.
A First: Martin and Gary Valenciano promote their first joint concert, "As 1."
Full Circle: Star Magic celebrates its 17th anniversary and launches the Star Magic Catalogue.
2010
February 5 2010 - ASAP celebrates 15 years, highlighting the ASAP Kapmilya Global Icons. Former stars and cast members of ASAP perform live including Pops Fernandez,
May 2010 - ASAP Xv made waves in Boracay, kicking of a live Sunday afternoon party in style.
Now, a multimedia powerhouse, ASAP has branched out from television to other media:
ASAP LIVE: the live concerts and events arm
ASAP MUSIC: the recording arm
ASAP WEBSITE: the interactive arm
ASAP LIFESTYLE: started out as the ASAP apparel for merchandising
"Everything that ASAP has touched, has turned to gold."
ASAP Rocks Staff
- ASAP ROCKS PRODUCTION STAFF
- JOHNNY MANAHANDIRECTOR
- JOYCE LIQUICIABUSINESS UNIT HEAD
- DADO CAMARACREATIVE MANAGER
- APPLE SALASEXECUTIVE PRODUCER
- MARCUS ALACONASSOCIATE PRODUCER
- HAROLD CASTILLOASSOCIATE PRODUCER
- LEO BERNARDOHEADWRITER
- GARLIC GARCIAHEADWRITER
- GERROME ESGUERRAWRITER
- MARIA ANNA ISABEL REYESWRITER
- RICHMOND GARCIAWRITER
- CORINTHIAN EBORAWRITER
- JOMAR BAPTISTAWRITER
- MA. CRISTINA LACSON-DIZORPRODUCTION ASSISTANT
- NOIMIE COMIAPRODUCTION ASSISTANT
- CHERYLL BRILLIANTESPRODUCTION ASSISTANT
- MA. ROWENA MARIANOTALENT COORDINATOR
- ARLYN FE HUGOASSISTANT TALENT COORDINATOR
- CHIQUI LACSAMANASEGMENT DIRECTOR
- OBET VALIENTESEGMENT DIRECTOR
- ROSE MARIE ROSALESSEGMENT PRODUCER
- AILEEN DISCAYASEGMENT PRODUCER
- PRINCESS QUIAMBAOSEGMENT PRODUCER
- STEPHEN CRUZSEGMENT PRODUCER
- PATRICIA MAYORALGOMUSIC RESEARCHER
- TJ SANTOSMUSIC RESEARCHER
- CARLO YANESAVIDEO RESEARCHER
- ROSELYN SALTAVIDEO RESEARCHER
- MARKIE CASTILLOPRINT RESEARCHER
- BANG PINEDASTYLIST
- NOEL MANAPATSTYLIST
- ANDRES DIAMALONWARDROBE ASSISTANT
- GEORCELLE DAPATHEAD CHOREOGRAPHER
- JAY RONCESVALLECHOREOGRAPHER
- DENNIS SAHAGONCHOREOGRAPHER
- NICO YPARRAGUIRRETRAINEE WRITER
- MARIA AIGRETTE BAYANITRAINEE WRITER
- RICHELLE ANN UYTRAINEE WRITER
- KIMBERLY POLIQUITTRAINEE WRITER
- ALEXANDER MAGBANUAFLOOR DIRECTOR
- RENE DELA CRUZFLOOR DIRECTOR
- BOB NOVALESVO ANNOUNCER
- EDGAR RUSTIAMUSICAL SCORER
- JON BAUTISTAMUSICAL SCORER
- NICK MAHORTECHNICAL SPINNER
- PAOLO FAJARDOPLAYBACK
- ROBERT PAUL GARCIAPROGRAM LIASON
- REX BRUTASSET DESIGNER
- CLINT CATALANPRODUCTION DESIGNER
- ASAP LIVE STAFF
- OLIVIA ZARATEEXECUTIVE PRODUCER
- DANI TIONGSON JR.ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
- KAREN POSADASPRODUCTION ASSISTANT
- BAND MEMBERS
- HOMERO FLORES
- JAMES SAMSON
- RIC MERCADO
- ROY MERCADO
- ROBERT TAYLO
- ULYSSES AVANTE
- RENE MARTINEZ
- MA. ANNA INOCENCIO
- MARIA MELINDA INOCENCIO
- MARIA CECILIA ARIETTA
- BELINDA ACHACOSO
- ASAP WEBSITE
- SHEIDEN DELA CRUZWEBSITE PRODUCER