GMA Supershow

GMA Supershow, formerly titled as Germside and Germspesyal, is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted by German Moreno, it premiered on May 7, 1978. The show concluded on January 26, 1997 with a total of 978 episodes. It was replaced by SOP in its timeslot.

GMA Supershow
Title card from 1990 to 1994
Also known as	Germside Germspesyal
Genre	Variety show
Directed by	Al Quinn Fritz Infante Willy Caliao Louie Ignacio Bud Daliwan
Presented by	German Moreno
Opening theme	GMA Supershow theme song: English (1984-1992) Tagalog (1992-1997)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	978
Production
Executive producers	Freddie M. Garcia (1978-1986) Lenny C. Parto (1990-1997) Roger Cruz
Production locations	GMA Network Studios, Quezon City, Philippines (1978–1987) GMA Broadway Centrum, Quezon City, Philippines (1987–1997)
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	60–210 minutes
Production companies	Program Philippines, Inc. (1978-1979) Geebees Productions (1979-1984) GMA Entertainment TV (1984-1997)
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	NTSC
Original release	May 7, 1978 (1978-05-07) – January 26, 1997 (1997-01-26)

Cast

Cast

 

German Moreno

 

Lani Mercado

 

Zsa Zsa Padilla

• German Moreno (1978-1997)
• Sharon Cuneta (1979-1986)
• Jackie Lou Blanco (1979-1997)^[1]
• Bing Loyzaga (1981-1984)
• Lani Mercado (1984-1997)^[1]
• Zsa Zsa Padilla (1984-1987)
• Gretchen Barretto (1986-1997)
• Dawn Zulueta (1988-1997)^[2][1]
• Princess Punzalan (1987)
• Maricel Laxa (1990-1997)^[1]
• Mariz (1986-1997)^[1]
• Jean Garcia (1989-1997)
• Sharmaine Arnaiz
• Rachel Alejandro
• Manilyn Reynes
• Princess Revilla
• Rachel Anne Wolfe (1983-1991)^[1]
• Jam Morales (1983-1988)
• Raymond Lauchengco (1988-1997)
• Richard Reynoso (1988-1997)
• Ilac Diaz
• Chad Borja
• John Nite
• The Rainmakers
• Sunshine Cruz^[3]
• Sheryl Cruz
• Ike Lozada
• Karina Ramos
• Cristina Gonzales
• Kris Aquino
• Ana Gonzales
• Mutya Crisostomo
• Alicia Mayer
• Caloy Garcia
• Arlene Muhlach^[1]
• Ogie Alcasid
• Francis Magalona
• Janno Gibbs
• Keempee de Leon (1995-1997)
• RS Francisco
• Chikiting Patrol Kids
• APO Hiking Society (1978–1982)
• Ruffa Gutierrez
• Edna Diaz
• Boots Anson-Roa
• Toni Rose Gayda
• Charo Santos-Concio
• Loren Legarda
• Cherie Gil
• Lorna Tolentino
• Nora Aunor
• Vilma Santos
• Aurora Salve
• Lilibeth Ranillo
• Maritess Gutierrez
• Sandy Andolong
• Alma Moreno
• Ana Gonzales
• Chiqui Hollman
• Dina Bonnevie
• Pilita Corrales
• Snooky Serna
• Pops Fernandez^[1]
• Maricel Soriano
• Aiko Melendez
• Donna Cruz
• Vina Morales
• Carmina Villarroel
• Charlene Gonzalez
• Mikee Cojuangco
• Julie Vega
• Janice de Belen
• Jaclyn Jose
• Christine Jacob
• Karla Estrada
• Amy Perez
• Regine Velasquez

Dancers

• VIP Dancers
• Kids at Work
• Abstract Dancers
• Bellestar Dancers
• Universal Motion Dancers
• The Streetboys
• Vicor Dancers
• OctoArts Dancers

Accolades

Accolades received by GMA Supershow

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
1987	1st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Musical Variety Show	GMA Supershow	Won
1988	2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Variety Show		Won
		Best Male TV Host	German Moreno	Won
1989	3rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Variety Show	GMA Supershow	Won
1990	4th PMPC Star Awards for Television			Won
1991	KBP Golden Dove Awards			Won
	5th PMPC Star Awards for Television			Won
1992	KBP Golden Dove Awards			Won
1993				Won
	7th PMPC Star Awards for Television			Won
1994	KBP Golden Dove Awards			Won
	New York TV Festivals	Entertainment Program		Finalist
	8th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Variety Show		Won

References

1. Hallare, Katrina. "LOOK: 'GMA Supershow' hosts gather for rare reunion". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
2. "Candid Dawn". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. August 12, 1988. p. 15. Retrieved May 26, 2020. That she considers lucky her first day as co-host of GMA Super Show because on the day she was introduced which also happened to be her birthday (March 6), she was informed that she was going to be the leading lady of Poe in One Day, Isang Araw.
3. "Sunshine Cruz, balik-Kapuso para sa 'Stories From the Heart: Love on Air'". October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.

External links

• GMA Supershow at IMDb