Showbiz Lingo

Showbiz Lingo
One of the logos used by Showbiz Lingo from 1992 to 1997
GenreShowbiz-oriented talk show
Directed bySalvi Casino
Laurenti Dyogi
Presented byButch Francisco
Cristy Fermin
Roderick Paulate
Edu Manzano
Christine Bersola-Babao
Ogie Diaz
John Lapus
Opening themeShowbiz Lingo by Ogie Alcasid, Geneva Cruz, Dingdong Avanzado and Donita Rose (1992-1997)
ComposerVenhee Saturno
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes383
Production
ProducersRoxy Liquigan
John Lapus
Production locationsABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Running time90 minutes
Production companyABS-CBN Studios
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseAugust 2, 1992 (1992-08-02) –
June 6, 1999 (1999-06-06)
Related
Cristy Per Minute
(1995-2000)
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Showbiz Lingo (transl. showbiz week, later Showbiz Lingo Plus transl. showbiz week plus) was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Cristy Fermin and Butch Francisco, it aired as Showbiz Lingo from August 2, 1992 to May 4, 1997, replacing Junior Patrol. The program was renamed to Showbiz Lingo Plus from May 11, 1997 to June 6, 1999, and was replaced by The Buzz. Fermin and Roderick Paulate served as the final hosts. It was the popular Sunday afternoon talk show and featured local celebrity gossip and news.[citation needed]