Ispup (English: Spoof) is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABC.
The show was originally aired on Saturdays, began from March 20, 1999, to November 17, 2001, replacing Tropang Trumpo and moved to Fridays from November 23, 2001, to March 7, 2003, to compete with GMA 7's Bubble Gang. From March 16, 2003, to February 15, 2004, the show was reformatted with its new title Ispup Atbp. and moved to Sundays, replacing the former timeslot of The Price is Right and was replaced by PBA on ABC.
The program was known for its extensive use of political satire and parodies poking fun at various aspects of Filipino and occasionally foreign pop culture, solely focusing on the popularity and sometimes notoriety of celebrities, television shows, and political figures. When the show was reformatted in 2003, original sketches were added.
Contents
Cast
Main cast
Willie Nepomuceno
Leo Martinez (2000–2004)
Candy Pangilinan
Jon Santos
Extended cast
Caloy Alde
Mystica (2000–2003)
Madeleine Nicholas
Rufa Mae Quinto (1999–2001)
Raffy Rodriguez
Marissa Sanchez
Selina Sevilla
Joy Viado (1999–2004)
Angel Locsin (2002)
Dingdong Avanzado
Laarni Rivera
The Ispupniks
Mike "Pekto" Nacua (who was later discovered by GMA Network as one of its comedians)
Marvin Martinez a.k.a. Ate Shawie (gay impersonator of Sharon Cuneta)
Manuel Papillera a.k.a. Ate Guy (gay impersonator of Nora Aunor)
Hyubs Azarcon
Cynthia Marquez
Guest casts
Allan K.
Joji Isla
Lou Veloso
Pepe Pimentel
Rey Malonzo
Onyok Velasco
Khalil Kaimo
Snooky Serna
Dominic Ochoa
Dingdong Dantes
Maui Taylor
Parodies
Before and after the show's duration, a disclaimer was presented in the style of the Star Wars opening crawl to the music of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, stating that the parodies were taken from television shows, commercials, and movies with permission, ending up as the show's tagline: "Walang pikunan, ispup onli." which literally translate into "Do not be offended, it's only a spoof."
Alam Morena Clara - a parody of the telenovela Morena Clara
Ang Sangang Daan (lit. 'The Branched-Out Path') - a parody of religious program Ang Dating Daan (lit. 'The Old Road') and its rival Ang Tamang Daan (lit. 'The Right Road'), hosted by John Lapus and Leo Martinez
Balitang Ka!/Balitang Y2K (lit. 'You're the News!/Y2K News') - a parody of ABS-CBN public affairs program Balitang K
Bituin La Fea (lit. 'The Ugly Star')- a parody of the Colombian telenovela Betty, La Fea (lit. 'Betty the Ugly')
Blick - a parody of GMA youth-oriented show Click
The Cheapest Link - a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show The Weakest Link, with actors playing political figures as contestants.
Chugilita - a parody of the telenovela Chabelita
Crispy Per Minute - a parody of ABS-CBN showbiz-oriented show Cristy Per Minute (the latter became a radio program, which currently airs over 105.9 True FM).
‘Di Bati sina Mards at Pards (lit. 'Sis and Bro are at Loggerheads') - a parody of the GMA public affairs program Debate with Mare at Pare (lit. 'Debate with Sis and Bro')
Empty V/NTV - a parody of the music channel MTV
Impersonations
Kurita Chances - from ABS-CBN presenter Korina Sanchez, played by Rufa Mae Quinto
Royet de Leon - from Christopher de Leon, played by Leo Martinez
Mike Enrequiestas - from broadcaster Mike Enriquez, played by Leo Martinez. The surname may be a reference to comedian Rene Requiestas
Osang Enriques - from GMA News reporter Susan Enriquez, played by Mystica. The name "Osang" also refers to Rosanna Roces
Sherap Entrada - from president Joseph Estrada, played by Willie Nepomuceno, and later Jon Santos
Kirira - from Philippine drama Kirara, played by Candy Pangilinan
Senator Koren or Loren Lagarista - from Senator Loren Legarda.
Cong. Manhik-Manaog - a character popularized by Leo Martinez, who used to be a co-star to Mr. Shooli (played by Jun Urbano) in Mongolian Barbecue, was reprised in Ispup through the Barangay Gaya-Gaya segment
Ka Hermie Barong - from weather anchor Ernie Baron, played by Caloy Alde
Edu Manzanas or Dudes - from Edu Manzano, played by Leo Martinez.
Ches Melon- from ABS-CBN News anchor Ces Drilon, played by Candy Pangilinan
Tita Cory Pepino - from president Corazon Aquino, played by Madeleine Nicolas. Tita means "aunt" in Filipino.
Kris Pepino - from Kris Aquino, played by Rufa Mae Quinto, later replaced by Candy Pangilinan after Quinto left the show for Bubble Gang in 2001.
Anniversary Editions
Gawad Yarian Awards (lit. 'Screwed Awards Awards') - 1st Anniversary. Parody of Gawad Urian (lit. 'Gold Awards'). (2000)
Ispup Power 2 - 2nd Anniversary. Parody of People Power 2 against the ousted president Joseph Estrada. (2001)
Ispup KNB? (lit. 'Are You Now Ispup?') - 3rd Anniversary. Parodies of several Game Shows aired on Philippine Television. (2002)