Television and Production Exponents Incorporated (also known as TAPE Inc. or simply TAPE) is a Philippine television production company. It was founded in 1981 by Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and Antonio "Tony" Tuviera.[3][4]
 Logo used since 1981 | |
| TAPE Inc. | |
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Predecessor | Production Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980)[1] |
| Founded | Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines; July 7, 1981 |
| Headquarters | , Philippines |
Key people |
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| Products | Television program |
After the last episode of Tahanang Pinakamasaya, TAPE Inc. laid off its staff and subsequently folded operations on March 7, 2024.[5]
Shows produced by TAPE Inc.
edit| Shows | Television network | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Bulaga! | RPN ABS-CBN GMA Network |
July 7, 1981[1] – January 5, 2024 | The longest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc.; now produced by TVJ Productions and airing on TV5 (first known as E.A.T.) since July 1, 2023 (and later reverted to Eat Bulaga! since January 6, 2024) |
| Heredero | RPN | July 23, 1984 – September 4, 1987 | The first series produced by TAPE, Inc. |
| Agila | RPN ABS-CBN |
September 7, 1987 – February 7, 1992 | |
| Valiente | ABS-CBN GMA Network |
February 10, 1992 – September 12, 1997 | The first action teledrama |
| Kadenang Kristal | GMA Network | July 31, 1995 – August 9, 1996 | The first evening teledrama |
| Mia Gracia | August 12, 1996 – August 15, 1997 | ||
| Del Tierro | September 15, 1997 – May 14, 1999 | ||
| Rio Del Mar | February 15, 1999 – March 9, 2001 | ||
| Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | August 16, 1999 – November 2, 2001 | The first morning teledrama | |
| Korek na Korek ka Dyan | 2001 | first evening game show | |
| Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | March 12, 2001 – January 25, 2002 | The first comedy teledrama | |
| Hawak Ko ang Langit | July 14 – November 7, 2003 | ||
| Walang Hanggan | November 10, 2003 – February 27, 2004 | ||
| Ikaw sa Puso Ko | March 1 – October 15, 2004 | ||
| Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa | October 18, 2004 – January 28, 2005 | The first fantasy teledrama | |
| Saang Sulok ng Langit | January 31 – August 12, 2005 | ||
| Let's Get Aww!!! | QTV (now GTV) | November 12, 2005 – 2006 | |
| Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | GMA Network | August 15, 2005 – February 17, 2006 | |
| Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | February 20 – August 11, 2006 | ||
| Pinakamamahal | August 14 – November 3, 2006 | ||
| Makita Ka Lang Muli | November 6, 2006 – February 16, 2007 | ||
| Eat Na Ta! | GMA Cebu | November 12, 2007 – 2008 | TAPE, Inc.'s regional variety show |
| Diz Iz It! | GMA Network | February 8 – July 24, 2010 | |
| Valiente | TV5 | February 13 – June 29, 2012 | |
| Eat Bulaga! Indonesia | SCTV | July 16, 2012 – April 3, 2014 | TAPE, Inc.'s first overseas variety show |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | GMA Network | April 8, 2013 – September 18, 2015 | |
| The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia | ANTV | November 17, 2014 – August 8, 2016 January 30 – February 17, 2023 |
TAPE, Inc.'s second overseas variety show |
| Kalyeserye | GMA Network | July 16, 2015 – December 17, 2016 | |
| Princess in the Palace | September 21, 2015 – June 10, 2016 | ||
| Calle Siete | June 13 – October 21, 2016 | ||
| Trops | October 24, 2016 – September 22, 2017 | Youth oriented teledrama | |
| The Lolas' Beautiful Show | September 25, 2017 – February 2, 2018 | ||
| Tahanang Pinakamasaya | January 6 – March 2, 2024 | The shortest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc. |
Co-productions
edit| Shows | Date | Production company | Television network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Reyes on Camera | May 19, 1984 – December 26, 1998 | CAN Television | RPN ABS-CBN |
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| 1 for 3 | April 10, 1997 – July 5, 2001 | M-Zet Productions | GMA Network | |
| Daddy Di Do Du | July 12, 2001 – July 29, 2007 | M-Zet Productions | GMA Network | |
| Daisy Siete | September 1, 2003 – July 2, 2010 | formerly co-produced with FOCUS E Inc. | GMA Network | only in Season 1 |
| Ful Haus | August 5, 2007 – August 16, 2009 | M-Zet Productions | GMA Network | |
| Del Monte Kitchenomics | 1989 – 2015 | Del Monte Foods | ABS-CBN GMA Network GMA News TV |
TV specials
edit- Eat Bulaga 10th Anniversary Special (1989)
- Eat Bulaga 15th Anniversary Special (1994)
- Eat Bulaga 20th Anniversary Special (1999)
- Eat Bulaga! Silver Special (2004)
- Eat Bulaga 30th Anniversary Special (2009)
- A Party for Every Juan: The Jose and Wally Concert (2012)
- Jose and Wally Concert: A Party For Juan and All (2013)
- Eat Bulaga 35th Anniversary Special (2014)
- Sa Tamang Panahon (2015)
- Imagine You and Me: The Journey (2016)
- Miss Millennial Philippines Grand Coronation Day Special at the MOA Arena (2017)
- Love Is... (2017)
- Pamana (2018)
- Eat Bulaga 40th Anniversary Special (2019)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo (April 26, 2023). "'Ituloy natin kahit 'di kami sumusweldo': Tito Sotto recalls 'Eat Bulaga' history with Romeo Jalosjos". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "TV executive Malou Choa Fagar returns as TAPE Inc.'s new head". Manila Standard. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Rodrigo, Raul (2006). Kapitan: Geny Lopez and the Making of ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN Pub. p. 262. ISBN 978-971-816-111-1. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Bong Godinez (March 16, 2023). "Tony Tuviera: Driving force behind Eat Bulaga!". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "130 employees lose job after Tahanang Pinakamasaya closure". Retrieved November 15, 2024.