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John Arcilla ventures into game show hosting for the first time in TV5's SPINGO

Published Aug 18, 2023 04:18 am

At A Glance

  • Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling innovation in TV gaming as internationally acclaimed Filipino actor John Arcilla takes on the challenge of being a game show host for TV5's SPINGO, premiering on Sept. 11 as an amusing fusion of entertainment, strategy, and immersive experience that will indeed engage viewers.

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 The multi-awarded actor who brought great honor to the Philippines by being the first Filipino to bag the coveted Volpi Cup for Best Actor trophy at the 78th Venice International Film Festival now makes another first in his illustrious career by being the host of TV5’s unique and interactive game show, SPINGO.

Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling innovation in TV gaming as internationally acclaimed Filipino actor John Arcilla takes on the challenge of being a game show host for TV5’s SPINGO, premiering on Sept. 11 as an amusing fusion of entertainment, strategy, and immersive experience that will indeed engage viewers.

SPINGO introduces an ingenious game show concept and signifies a notable milestone in John Arcilla’s storied career. Widely recognized for his exceptional onscreen performances, John steps into the role of a charismatic game show host, guiding contestants and viewers through an exciting blend of skill-based challenges and trivia.

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“Hosting a game show like SPINGO is something utterly new for me. I’m known to be an actor who portrays all kinds of roles in theater, on TV, and the movies, but this is the first time I’ll be interacting live with contestants and audiences taking their chances to win a fortune. This is a big challenge for me but, at the same time, I am excited to explore my capacities in TV hosting. I am thankful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait for the whole Philippines to spin and go with SPINGO,” John shares.

Bannering the tagline “Sa bawat spin, go for the win!,” SPINGO provides a new spin to the Filipinos’ all-time favorite game of chance, Bingo. This novel iteration encourages contestants and viewers to embrace every hurdle and strive for the best they can achieve.

In addition to the show’s exciting challenges, SPINGO features an innovative twist on audience engagement by offering its viewers the chance to win big prizes. Audiences can actively participate from the comfort of their homes by downloading the SPINGO app from the Google Play Store. 

Catch John Arcilla in a new light as he showcases his versatility and navigates contestants through the game’s twists and turns with his co-host, Spingorgeous Girl Sam. Feel the rush of the SPINGO thrill daily by tuning in to TV5 from Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM. For more information and the latest updates, follow TV5 on their official social media pages on Facebook and YouTube and visit the SPINGO website at tv5.com.ph/spingo.

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