Philippine Idol

This article is about the ABC version. For GMA Network's Idol version, see Pinoy Idol. For ABS-CBN's Idol version, see Idol Philippines. For the Filipino franchise overview, see Idol series in the Philippines. For the Philippine drama TV show, see 1DOL.

Philippine Idol
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GenreReality competition
Created bySimon Fuller
Based onPop Idol
Directed byRich Ilustre
Mark Reyes
Presented byRyan Agoncillo
StarringHeart Evangelista
Mel Villena
JudgesRyan Cayabyab
Pilita Corrales
Francis Magalona
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes34
Production
Executive producerPerci Intalan
Production locationsSM Megamall Cinema 3, Mandaluyong;
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Running timeVaries
Production companiesFremantleMedia
19 Entertainment
CKX, Inc.
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJuly 30 (2006-07-30) –
December 10, 2006 (2006-12-10)
Related
Idol Philippines (2022)
Pinoy Idol (2008)
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Philippine Idol is the first version of the Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a local Idol adaptation and the sixth in Asia. It was broadcast by ABC 5, with the original release in 2006.[1] Similar to the premise of original show Pop Idol, Philippine Idol aims to find the best singer in the country who can be defined as the "national" singer.[2][3] Local television personality Ryan Agoncillo hosted the program.[4] Ryan Cayabyab (musical composer), Pilita Corrales (singer, known as Asia's Queen of Songs) and Francis Magalona (rapper and producer) were also judges of the show. Agoncillo, Corrales and Magalona auditioned to be part of the program, while Cayabyab was chosen by the program's producers.[5] Meanwhile, actress Heart Evangelista hosted the daily updates program I ♥ Philippine Idol: Exclusive.[6] Composer Mel Villena was the show's musical director.[7]

Mau Marcelo, an aspiring singer from Lucena City, defeated two other contenders on the show's finale to become the first Philippine Idol.[8][9] FremantleMedia subsequently awarded the franchise to GMA Network and their version of the program was named Pinoy Idol, which does not recognize the results of ABC's franchise.[10][11]

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  2. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (February 11, 2006). "Finally, Philippine Idol". Philippine Daily Inquirer.[permanent dead link]
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  4. ^ Cruz, Marinel R (June 10, 2006). "Mr. C, 'Idol' judge: Tough job". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A2–1. Archived from the original on July 27, 2009.
  5. ^ San Diego (May 30, 2006). "Pilita, Francis M complete trio of RP 'Idol' judges". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A16.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Iheart was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Big 3 at the Big Dome!". Malaya. December 9, 2006. Archived from the original on April 9, 2008.
  8. ^ Villagomez (December 12, 2006). "The 1st 'Philippine Idol': Mau is it!". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 4, 2007. [dead link]
  9. ^ Mesina, Divine Enya (December 11, 2006). "Mau Marcelo is the first Philippine Idol". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 3, 2008. (in Tagalog)
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference GMA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (May 19, 2008). "Kapuso snub saddens 'Idol' Mau". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 19, 2008.