Michael V and the cast of the new 'Bubble Gang'

"Bubble Gang," GMA Network’s award-winning and longest-running comedy show, gets fresher, bigger, and more exciting as it moves to a new time slot -  airing every Sunday at 6 pm beginning July 9.

"We're moving to an earlier slot para mas marami ang maka enjoy sa binibigay na entertainment ng Bubble Gang. Mas malawak ang audience kapag mas maaga and also on a weekend. At habang tumatagal you always have to reinvent yourself, especially for a program that has lasted this long," said Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, during a media conference for the show in Quezon City recently.

Michael V

Rasonable added: "You always have to reinvent and give something new to your audience. That's our responsibility to our audience and we are fulfilling that responsibility. So we're excited about what we can give na bago dito sa bagong Bubble Gang on a Sunday."

Michael V said that the new timeslot is a welcome change for him.

"It's a welcome change for us kasi for the longest time has been airing Friday nights so sa Sunday night, mas wholesome ito. So mas challenging for us. Hindi naman ganun ka-challenging. Basta it's for a wider audience and we're very conscious about the content," Michael V remarked.

(It's a welcome change for us because for the longest time it has been airing Friday nights so on Sunday night, it's more wholesome. So it's more challenging for us. It's not that challenging. As long as it's for a wider audience, and we're very conscious about the content.)

Paolo Contis

Frasco Mortiz, one of two "Bubble Gang" directors, said that the biggest challenge for the show would be to stay relevant amid the social media frenzy.

"I think ang magandang thrust ng show under its new time slot is yung relevance ng 'Bubble Gang' as a comedy show. Pinu-push pa rin namin siya na maging relevant pa rin kasi sa social media, everyday may comedy content ka na rin na nakikita. So how do you stay relevant na ang kalaban mo ay social media? We make sure na yung topics na ginagawa namin ay relatable sa mas malaking audience. And then dapat mas nakakatawa siya at nakikita mo na tutoong nangyayari siya sa tunay na buhay. Maloko pa rin kami at hindi puwedeng mawala yun dahil yun ang tatak ng Bubble Gang," Mortiz said.

(I think the good thrust of the show under its new time slot is the relevance of 'Bubble Gang' as a comedy show. We are still pushing it to be relevant because, on social media, you have comedy content that can be seen everyday. So how do you stay relevant when your opponent is social media? We make sure that the topics we do are relatable to a larger audience. And then he should be funnier, and you can see that it is actually happening in real life. We're still crazy, and we can't lose that because that's the 'Bubble Gang' brand.)

Betong Sumaya

On what to expect from the new "Bubble Gang," Mortiz said: "Iba yung energy na binibigay ngayon ng mga artist dahil may audience involved. Kumbaga they're doing it in front of an audience. On their toes silang lahat dahil may nanonood eh. So may renewed energy. In terms of comedy, siyempre dala pa rin nila yung mga kalokohan na nakasanayan na nila sa sa Bubble Gang. So challenge sa amin ito na makapagbigay ng bagong content. Sana magustuhan ng tao yung mga ginawa naming."

(The energy that artists give now is different because there's an audience involved. It's like they're doing it in front of an audience. They're all on their toes because someone's watching. So there's a renewed energy. In terms of comedy, of course, they will still do silly things in 'Bubble Gang.' So it's a challenge for us to provide new content. I hope people like what we've done.)

The gang is top-billed by its original member and the genius behind some of the program’s most iconic characters and sketches, Michael V. Joining him are eight multi-talented cast members, each bringing their unique brand of comedy to the show: Paolo Contis, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Kokoy De Santos, Edgar Allan Guzman, Buboy Villar, Ana Barro, and Chesca Fausto. 

Buboy Villar

Viewers should also look forward to two special guests joining the gang every Sunday as well as exciting cameos from various celebrities. In the July 9 episode, the program’s guests are popular vloggers Mika Salamanca and Jelai Andres who surprised everyone with their comedic skills.

For over 27 years, “Bubble Gang” has entertained the public with its side-splitting comedy skits and sketches. Its relentless dedication to delivering fresh materials, creating laughter-filled moments, and honing a new generation of comedians has enabled it to become a force to reckon with in Philippine television.

Chariz Solomon

Aside from its new time slot, “Bubble Gang” elevates its comedic prowess and captivates an even wider audience with up-to-date content performed on stage before a live audience. With its new segments aimed to engage in real-time both the studio and TV viewers, expect more lively skits and organic performances from the gang. They will also feature short taped materials such as spoofs, sketches, parodies, and redub.

For its initial offering, expect to see parodies of popular Tiktok personalities, primetime hit “Bortas Five,” funny redub segments of GMA-7’s hit shows Royal Blood and Abot Kamay Na Pangarap, “Super Mamshie,” a superhero exclusive to LGBTQIA+ and a new rap version of the show’s popular theme song written and performed by Michael V.

Kokoy de Santos

Vice Ganda in 'Bubble Gang'

Michael V said that he's wishing and hoping that ace comedian Vice Ganda will guest in the popular Kapuso gag show.

''I’m hoping. Si Vice Ganda is open to collaboration. The last time we met, the last time na nagkausap kami, lagi niyang sinasabi, ‘sana makapag-guest ako sa Bubble Gang, ‘no?’ Sana. Sana,'' said Michael V, when asked about his dream guest on the show.

EA Guzman

Michael V also said that he would love to do a skit with Vice Ganda in one of his famous characters Mr. Assimo. ''So sana matuloy.''

For over 27 years, “Bubble Gang” has entertained the public with its side-splitting comedy skits and sketches. Its relentless dedication to delivering fresh materials, creating laughter-filled moments, and honing a new generation of comedians has enabled it to become a force to reckon with in Philippine television.

Analyn Barro

This exciting transition propels the show to new heights, making it bigger than ever before, as it continues to deliver unforgettable characters and uproarious laughter that resonates with viewers week after week.

Aside from Rasonable, “Bubble Gang” is made possible under the supervision of VP for Business Development Department II Janine Piad-Nacar; Consultant for Business Development Department II Bang Arespacochaga; Senior Program Manager Cecille R. De Guzman; and Executive Producer Maricar Teodoro.

Cheska Fausto

The creative team behind this successful comedy show comprises Creative Director Ceasar Cosme; Headwriter Chito Francisco; Senior Writer Ramon Roco; and Writers Mcoy Fundales, Mike Unson, Mark Sakay, and Ardee Delola. Apart from Mortiz, "Bubble Gang" is directed by Mark David.