SOP (TV program)

{{Short description|Philippine television variety show}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox television | image = SOP title card.jpg | alt = An image with a green and black background. The show title is displayed on the center of the image. | caption = Title card | alt_name = {{Plainlist| * Sobrang Okey, Pare{{efn|Title from February 2, 1997 to January 25, 1998.}} * SOP{{efn|Title from February 1, 1998 to March 30, 2003. Later used from January 31, 2010 to February 28, 2010.}} * SOP Rules{{efn|Title from April 6, 2003 to November 15, 2009.}} * SOP Fully Charged{{efn|Title from November 22, 2009 to January 24, 2010.}}}} | genre = Variety show | director = {{Plainlist| * Al Quinn (1997) * Louie Ignacio (1997–2010)}} | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog | num_episodes = 672 | location = {{Plainlist| * GMA Broadway Centrum, Quezon City, Philippines (1997–2000) * Studio 5, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines (2000–08) * Studio 7, GMA Network Studios Annex, Quezon City, Philippines (2008–10)}} | camera = Multiple-camera setup | runtime = 180 minutes | company = GMA Entertainment TV | network = GMA Network | first_aired = {{Start date|1997|2|2}} | last_aired = {{End date|2010|2|28}} | related = ''SOP Gigsters'' }}

'''''SOP''''' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on February 2, 1997. The show concluded on February 28, 2010, with a total of 672 episodes.

==Overview== ''SOP'' premiered on February 2, 1997, live from the GMA Broadway Studios. Regular dancers included the VIP Dancers, Universal Motion Dancers, Abstract Dancers and Kidz at Work; with Al Quinn as the director and German Moreno as a production consultant.

In 2005, the cast of ''SOP'' and ''SOP Gigsters'' together with Mel Tiangco, Joey de Leon, Richard Gomez and German Moreno went to San Francisco, California, United States, for the launch of GMA Pinoy TV.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/igmatv-launch-on-sop/341/ |title=iGMA.tv Launch on ''SOP''! |date=February 12, 2005 |website=GMA Network |access-date=July 6, 2025}}</ref>

==Cast== {{Multiple image | direction = horizontal | align = center | header = Hosts | total_width = 750 | image1 = QueenRegine.jpg | caption1 = Regine Velasquez | alt1 = An image of Regine Velasquez. | image2 = Singer Ogie.jpg | caption2 = Ogie Alcasid | alt2 = An image of Ogie Alcasid. | image3 = Jaya (Singer).jpg | caption3 = Jaya | alt3 = An image of Jaya. | image4 = Gary Valenciano in Toronto 2014 02.jpg | caption4 = Gary Valenciano | alt4 = An image of Gary Valenciano. | image5 = Vina Morales 2021 (cropped).jpg | caption5 = Vina Morales | alt5 = An image of Vina Morales.}}

{{Div col}} * Ogie Alcasid {{Small|(1997–2010)}} * Janno Gibbs {{Small|(1997–2010)}} * Vina Morales {{Small|(1997–99)}}<ref name="Transfer">{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/153377/stars-who-left-tv-shows-to-switch-networks-a724-20200821-lfrm |title=10 Stars Who Left TV Shows To Switch Networks |date=August 21, 2020 |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |website=PEP |access-date=July 6, 2025}}</ref> * G. Toengi {{Small|(1999–2000)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/148355/where-are-they-now-gma-sop-hosts-a724-20191229-lfrm4 |title=Where are They Now: GMA ''SOP'' hosts |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=December 29, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=July 6, 2025}}</ref> * Cacai Velasquez {{Small|(1997–2002)}} * Regine Velasquez {{Small|(1998–2010)}}<ref name=Transfer/> * Gary Valenciano {{Small|(1999–2003)}} * Jaya {{Small|(2000–10)}} {{Div col end}}

===Co-hosts and performers=== {{Div col}} * 604 * Carla Abellana {{Small|(2009–10)}} * Aljur Abrenica {{Small|(2007–10)}} * Marvin Agustin {{Small|(2006–10)}} * Marco Alcaraz * Bernadette Allyson-Estrada {{Small|(1997–2001)}} * Bobby Andrews {{Small|(1997–2003)}} * Aryana {{Small|(2005–06)}} * Roxanne Barcelo {{Small|(1999–2003)}} * Kris Bernal {{Small|(2007–10)}} * James Blanco {{Small|(2000–05)}} * Nancy Castiglione {{Small|(2003–07)}} * Billy Crawford {{Small|(2007–08)}} * Chico and Delamar * Glaiza de Castro {{Small|(2006–10)}} * Chris Cayzer {{Small|(2008–10)}} * Ryza Cenon {{Small|(2005–10)}} * Marky Cielo {{Small|(2006–08)}} * Jake Cuenca {{Small|(2003–06)}} * Anne Curtis {{Small|(2000–04)}} * Rita Daniela {{Small|(2006–10)}} * Dingdong Dantes {{Small|(1998–2010)}} * Angelika dela Cruz {{Small|(1999–2003, 2008–10)}} * Maybelyn dela Cruz {{Small|(1998–2003)}} * Joshua Desiderio * Joshua Dionisio {{Small|(2009–10)}} * Mylene Dizon * Sunshine Dizon {{Small|(1998–2010)}} * Cogie Domingo {{Small|(2001–06)}} * Gabby Eigenmann {{Small|(1998–2007)}} * Mart Escudero {{Small|(2007–10)}} * Brenan Espartinez * Heart Evangelista {{Small|(2008–10)}} * Frencheska Farr {{Small|(2009–10)}} * Barbie Forteza {{Small|(2009–10)}} * Joross Gamboa * Maricris Garcia {{Small|(2007–10)}} * Toni Gonzaga {{Small|(1999–2004)}} * Carlo Guevarra * Matteo Guidicelli {{Small|(2009–10)}} * Raymond Gutierrez * Richard Gutierrez {{Small|(2002–10)}} * Ruffa Gutierrez {{Small|(1998–2002)}} * Mark Herras {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Eugene Herrera * Jerome John Hughes {{Small|(2003–06)}} * Dion Ignacio {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Joseph Izon {{Small|(1998–2003)}} * Jay R {{Small|(2003–10)}} * Karylle {{Small|(2001–08)}} * Bianca King {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Kitty Girls * Yasmien Kurdi {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Kyla {{Small|(2000–10)}} * Kris Lawrence {{Small|(2010)}} * Lilet {{Small|(2003–05)}} * Angel Locsin {{Small|(2002–07)}} * Francis Magalona {{Small|(1998–2006)}} * Maxene Magalona {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Gian Magdangal {{Small|(2007–10)}} * Jolina Magdangal {{Small|(2002–10)}}<ref name=Transfer/> * Malik * Karel Marquez {{Small|(2007–09)}} * Jennylyn Mercado {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Lani Misalucha {{Small|(2000–06)}} * K. C. Montero {{Small|(1998–2007)}} * Vaness del Moral {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Champagne Morales {{Small|(1999–2003)}} * Jan Nieto * Nina {{Small|(2002–03)}} * Chynna Ortaleza {{Small|(2001–10)}} * Amanda Page {{Small|(1997–98)}} * Paolo Paraiso * Tyron Perez * Lovi Poe {{Small|(2006–10)}} * Yassi Pressman {{Small|(2009–10)}}<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/yassi-pressman-tv-shows-guide-a2520-20190101-lfrm |title=Here's Your Complete Guide To Yassi Pressman's TV Shows |author=Tabanera, Lily Grace |date=January 1, 2019 |magazine=Cosmopolitan |access-date=October 6, 2025}}</ref> * Rufa Mae Quinto {{Small|(2004–10)}} * Radha {{Small|(2002–04)}} * Jolo Revilla * Cristine Reyes {{Small|(2004–08)}} * LJ Reyes {{Small|(2005–10)}} * Jake Roxas * Julie Anne San Jose {{Small|(2006–10)}} * Aicelle Santos {{Small|(2006–10)}} * Gerald Santos {{Small|(2006–09)}} * Danica Sotto {{Small|(2000–03)}} * Miko Sotto {{Small|(2000–03)}} * South Border * Stags * Miggy Tanchangco * Antoinette Taus {{Small|(1997–2001, 2002–04)}} * Geoff Taylor {{Small|(2009–10)}} * Bryan Termulo {{Small|(2007–10)}} * Dennis Trillo {{Small|(2004–10)}} * TJ Trinidad * Brad Turvey {{Small|(2002–05)}} * Greg Turvey {{Small|(2002–05)}} * Mo Twister * Kevin Vernal * April Villanueva {{Small|(2005–07)}} * Jonalyn Viray {{Small|(2005–10)}} * Trina Zuñiga {{Small|(1999–2001)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/151562/trina-zuniga-a724-20200522-lfrm2 |title=''Click'' actress Trina Zuniga: Where is She Now? |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=May 22, 2020 |website=PEP |access-date=July 6, 2025}}</ref> {{Div col end}}

==Ratings== According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of ''SOP'' scored a 13% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/5659/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-feb-26-march-1-pilipinas-got-talent-rules-weekend-primetime-race |title=AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 26-March 1): ''Pilipinas Got Talent'' rules weekend primetime viewing |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=March 2, 2010 |website=PEP |access-date=May 12, 2024}}</ref>

==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |+ Accolades received by ''SOP'' ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 1999 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | rowspan=2 | ''SOP'' | {{Center|Finalist}} | rowspan=13 | |- | rowspan=4 | 2000 | rowspan=4 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | {{Won}} |- | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan=2 | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | {{Nominated}} |- | Janno Gibbs | {{Won}} |- | rowspan=2 | 2001 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | rowspan=5 | ''SOP'' | {{Center|Finalist}} |- | 15th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | {{Won}} |- | 2002 | 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | {{Won}} |- | 2004 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | {{Center|Finalist}} |- | rowspan=2 | 2005 | rowspan=2 | Golden Screen Awards | Best Musical Variety Show | {{Won}} |- | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | {{Won}} |- | 2006 | Asian TV Awards | Variety | rowspan=2 | ''SOP'' | {{Center|Finalist}} |- | rowspan=5 | 2007 | New York Festivals | TV Programming and Promotion | {{Center|Finalist}} |- | rowspan=4 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=4 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/15202/pmpc-bares-nominees-in-the-21st-star-awards-for-television |title=PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television |date=October 21, 2007 |website=PEP |access-date=May 4, 2020}}</ref> |- | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | {{Nominated}} |- | Best Musical Variety Show | ''SOP'' | {{Nominated}} |- | Best New Male TV Personality | Prince Stefan | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan=5 | 2008 | rowspan=5 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=5 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4981/23rd-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 26, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=October 6, 2025}}</ref> |- | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | {{Nominated}} |- | Best Musical Variety Show | ''SOP'' | {{Won}} |- | Best New Female TV Personality | Maricris Garcia | {{Nominated}} |- | Best New Male TV Personality | Hayden Kho | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan=4 | 2009 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Entertainment Program | ''SOP'' | {{Won}} | |- | rowspan=3 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=3 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4981/23rd-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 26, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=October 6, 2025}}</ref> |- | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | {{Nominated}} |- | Best Musical Variety Show | ''SOP'' | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan=2 | 2010 | rowspan=2 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female TV Host | Regine Velasquez | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=2 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/7079/24th-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 25, 2010 |website=PEP |access-date=October 6, 2025}}</ref> |- | Best Male TV Host | Ogie Alcasid | {{Nominated}} |}

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==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{IMDb title|372089}}

Category:1997 Philippine television series debuts Category:2010 Philippine television series endings Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:GMA Network variety shows