'Eat Bulaga' hosts work on behind-the-scenes web series
Published Aug 24, 2018 05:48 am
Unknown to many, what we see on “Eat Bulaga! (EB!)” is just a fraction of the work done to produce the program.
(Clockwise): Joey de Leon takes over 'Eat Bulaga's' social media accounts, Pauleen Luna as 'Eat Bulaga' production assistant, Pia Guanio as Juan For All executive producer, Ruby Rodriguez goes house-to-house in 'Sugod Bahay', Joey de Leon and Ryzza Mae Dizon work on social media posts and Ryza Mae works with the social media team
Comedy actor and host Joey de Leon, who has been with the show since it first aired in July 1979, lauded the passionate individuals off camera who all make things happen on the small screen.
“We feel blessed we are entering our 40th year. Behind this success is not just us, the people you see daily on television, but is also due to the people who work behind the camera. They have given their undivided time, talent and loyalty to ‘Eat Bulaga!,” he said.
De Leon revealed these people work tirelessly from sunup to sundown six days a week.
“Our staff can actually replace us because they know how things work. They’re in the know on every aspect of what we do and some have been here for decades already. They can even do their job even with closed eyes!”
In an unprecedented move by the show’s management, De Leon and his colleagues get to dip their toes into off-camera production work through the show’s special anniversary web series “Eat Bulaga! Behind The Scenes (EB! BTS).”
Made accessible for its growing following on YouTube, “EB! BTS” aims to give the viewers a glimpse on the day-to-day routine of the production people – from conceptualizing a segment to its execution.
“We are a small group but we’ve always been the leader in this format and on this timeslot. We want the viewers to see what goes behind the segments they love. I also think it is high time we acknowledge the people who work day and night to come up with quality programming,” said “Eat Bulaga!’s” SVP for Creatives and Operations Jeny Ferre.
In “EB! BTS’” first few episodes, Pauleen Luna gets to be a production assistant while De Leon and child star Ryzza Mae Dizon take over their online accounts and become social media managers.
Meanwhile, Ruby Rodriguez, Pia Guanio, and Luane Dy join the “Sugod Bahay” team to work as “Juan For All (JFA)” registration staff, executive producer, and location manager, respectively.
Rodriguez said joining the remote “EB!” team gave her a new appreciation of the people they work with and the job they had to do to be able to come up with a systematic and organized JFA segment.
“I appreciate them more because I saw how hard it was. In my experience as registration staff, it’s not just one house I visited; it’s all the houses in that area. Then the work doesn’t end there because you have to go back to the office and then call each and everyone who register to verify all information,” she said.
As for “JFA” regular Wally Bayola, neither his background in theater nor his hosting experience prepared him for the task as an “Eat Bulaga!” writer.
“You have an idea on how the show works but when you take over the writing job, you’ll learn that it’s not easy. I initially thought that I’ll just write a few spiels and fill the gaps, but that’s far from what they actually do. Aside from conceptualizing what will appear on TV, you have to be flexible and creative especially when there are technical problems or a particular segment is not yet ready to air. You really need to be on your toes and be alert always,” he said.
The past episodes and upcoming appearances of Allan K, Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, Jose Manalo, and the rest of the Dabarkads family on “Eat Bulaga! Behind The Scenes” are available on the show’s official YouTube channel.
(Clockwise): Joey de Leon takes over 'Eat Bulaga's' social media accounts, Pauleen Luna as 'Eat Bulaga' production assistant, Pia Guanio as Juan For All executive producer, Ruby Rodriguez goes house-to-house in 'Sugod Bahay', Joey de Leon and Ryzza Mae Dizon work on social media posts and Ryza Mae works with the social media team
Comedy actor and host Joey de Leon, who has been with the show since it first aired in July 1979, lauded the passionate individuals off camera who all make things happen on the small screen.
“We feel blessed we are entering our 40th year. Behind this success is not just us, the people you see daily on television, but is also due to the people who work behind the camera. They have given their undivided time, talent and loyalty to ‘Eat Bulaga!,” he said.
De Leon revealed these people work tirelessly from sunup to sundown six days a week.
“Our staff can actually replace us because they know how things work. They’re in the know on every aspect of what we do and some have been here for decades already. They can even do their job even with closed eyes!”
In an unprecedented move by the show’s management, De Leon and his colleagues get to dip their toes into off-camera production work through the show’s special anniversary web series “Eat Bulaga! Behind The Scenes (EB! BTS).”
Made accessible for its growing following on YouTube, “EB! BTS” aims to give the viewers a glimpse on the day-to-day routine of the production people – from conceptualizing a segment to its execution.
“We are a small group but we’ve always been the leader in this format and on this timeslot. We want the viewers to see what goes behind the segments they love. I also think it is high time we acknowledge the people who work day and night to come up with quality programming,” said “Eat Bulaga!’s” SVP for Creatives and Operations Jeny Ferre.
In “EB! BTS’” first few episodes, Pauleen Luna gets to be a production assistant while De Leon and child star Ryzza Mae Dizon take over their online accounts and become social media managers.
Meanwhile, Ruby Rodriguez, Pia Guanio, and Luane Dy join the “Sugod Bahay” team to work as “Juan For All (JFA)” registration staff, executive producer, and location manager, respectively.
Rodriguez said joining the remote “EB!” team gave her a new appreciation of the people they work with and the job they had to do to be able to come up with a systematic and organized JFA segment.
“I appreciate them more because I saw how hard it was. In my experience as registration staff, it’s not just one house I visited; it’s all the houses in that area. Then the work doesn’t end there because you have to go back to the office and then call each and everyone who register to verify all information,” she said.
As for “JFA” regular Wally Bayola, neither his background in theater nor his hosting experience prepared him for the task as an “Eat Bulaga!” writer.
“You have an idea on how the show works but when you take over the writing job, you’ll learn that it’s not easy. I initially thought that I’ll just write a few spiels and fill the gaps, but that’s far from what they actually do. Aside from conceptualizing what will appear on TV, you have to be flexible and creative especially when there are technical problems or a particular segment is not yet ready to air. You really need to be on your toes and be alert always,” he said.
The past episodes and upcoming appearances of Allan K, Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, Jose Manalo, and the rest of the Dabarkads family on “Eat Bulaga! Behind The Scenes” are available on the show’s official YouTube channel.