In line with the station's Happy One Year celebration, TV5 is brimming with a lot of fresh and innovative shows—unveiling another roster of hip and edgy programs that now completes your viewing habit from daytime, primetime, to late evening. Offering a variety of reality-magazine, cooking, gaming, talk, and interactive shows that match the Progressive Pinoys’ lifestyle, TV5 rockets seven new shows high in the night sky on its Late Night Trip with Urban Tribe, Promdi Chef, Stoplight TV, How About My Place Tonight?, and MOG (More on Gaming) TV, keeping everyone up at 11:30 p.m. since its pilot last July 20. (more below)
more photos in my album at TV5 Late Night Trip launching event @ Mag:net Cafe BHS
URBAN TRIBE – MONDAY 11:30 PM
Inspired by their love for music and their drive for traveling and partying, this male-oriented program is as diversified and flexible as the Tribomanila members’ personalities—attested by four segments hosted by each of the hosts.
An Austrian and a Canadian balikbayan, respectively, Stefano Loewenstein and Alvin Cornista goes on a cultural immersion in the segment "Pogi Points," boasting of different "Tatak Pinoy" activities, trends as well as gadgets, reflecting the truth that anyone can be a Filipino by heart. "Pinoy Beat" with Minco Fabregas features a one-on-one interview with the Pinoy achievers and leaders, telling inspiring stories that encourage everyone to make a difference in their community and their lives.
Any replenishing experience for the modern man—may it be a day in the spa, a simple afternoon enjoying great food, or a sporting event, is a good time with Danger Sanchez in the "Downtime Zone" as he gives tips and guides to popular destinations within the metro for those who want to relax and get away from the busy city life.
Accompanying guys to a wide range of happenings is Marcus Maguidad on "Wingman," mentoring males on how to deal with women, getting the latest gadgets and automobiles, as well as being in the know of the popular nightspots, restaurants, bars, and events.
PROMDI CHEF – TUESDAY 11:30 PM
Setting loose the wanderlust of the Pinoy palate is Chef Jomi Gaston, taking you on a tour of the best eating spots in Visayas on Promdi Chef. Each episode features different 'must-try' delicacies and dining locations in the region, with guest celebrities testing and satisfying their gustatory buds in search of the perfect Visayan meal.
"Promdi Chef is not just a food show, it is also a travel show," says Chef Jomi, who studied in the Culinary Institute of America for an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. As a Professional, he owns an Italian restaurant and a cafe in Bacolod, where he's the Director for Operations in Cafe Uma, specializing in Asian and European Cafe Cuisine.
STOPLIGHT TV – WEDNESDAY 11:30 PM
Fasten your seatbelts, wear your helmets, and start your engines for Stoplight TV. This one-stop motoring program provides viewers with the most up-to-date motoring and motorsports related material from all over the world, hosted by DJ Matt Montoya-Yngson and co-executive producer Eggay Quisada, with Stoplight Angels Mayone Bakunawa, Love-Love Tioseco, and Ardge Barbaso.
Highlighting various motoring events such as the 5th SK Invitatonal Underbone Championship, the 2009 Hill Climb Series, as well as the latest in the automotive industry, the show is internationally recognized with foreign content media partners, and was awarded "Best Automotive Television Feature" in 2006 by the Henry Ford Awards.
HOW BOUT MY PLACE TONIGHT? – THURSDAY 11:30 PM
A bit of this, a dash of that, some work over the wok and voila!—glorious food are dished out quick and easy for the go-cookers in How 'Bout My Place Tonight?.
A lifestyle culinary program, Chef Fernando Aracama and Chef John Cu- Unjieng demonstrate masterful but practical cooking techniques, and discuss topics from the latest in the food industry with "Monologue," a colorful commentary on issues concerning food, restaurant openings, sports, women, politics, life, and what-have-you; Easy to prepare gourmet meals that best suit the busy urban professional is featured in "Midnight Meals," where mothers and single dads can also learn new recipes to prepare for the next day’s “baon” of their kids.
Well-known politicians, prominent personalities, and chefs also have a tete-a-tete with the hosts about their lifestyle leading to delicacies in their respective hometowns. The show also highlights tourist spots and its signature delicacies in 'Places and Food', and also the Overseas Filipino Workers' discovery of international cuisines which they share to their "kababayans" via phone patch. Of course, the show also brings its viewers to 'Plant and Restarurant Tours', where curious bellies are taken on a field trip to the food processing industry and the hippest dining spots in the metro.
More on Gaming TV (MOG TV) – FRIDAY 11:30 PM
Featuring the lifestyle of the typical online gamer of the very active Generation Y, MOG is a fast-paced show that entices gamers and non-gamers alike with its unique segments "All Access," "MOG News," "Interact," a short feature on actual gamers—from the experts and the famous right down to the noobs. The advanced players will find "Maximum Gaming" very helpful, as it is an in-depth guide to boss hunts, raids, and whatnot for the more experienced gamers.
MOG also features a wild and wacky top five list of tips from a gamer’s point of view in "Lima-lufet." Strategies for the novice and cheats on popular games both consoles and PCs are revealed in "Tips and Trix," whereas the hardcore gamers and experts review games, hardware, computer mods and peripherals in "Gaming Guru Review." And of course, the gaming world wouldn't be as much exciting without the gamer girls in "Sizzlers," featuring the RAN and E-Games calendar girls who turn the boys into serious gamers and "players."
JOJO A. ALL THE WAY – MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12 MIDNIGHT
After a day's hardwork, what better way to chase your stress and worries away than to relax and be humored on the jazzed up late night talk show of Jojo A., All The Way, now roosting its distinct brand of comedy on its new home on TV5. With Jojo Alejar's all-time favorite funny hosting antics enlivened with new gimmicks and segments, it isn't surprising that the show has managed to have a strong cult following that's now adding to the number of viewers flocking to TV5.
A complete package of comedy, information, spoof, satire and entertainment, Jojo A. All The Way is your everyday news & issues presented in a light way with guest celebrities and personalities on casual and laidback interviews.
To give the show a humorous Pinoy touch, new and different segments are done every evening with Monday segment "Anak ng Foto" where two photos of known celebrities, politicians and famous people are merged to picture the outcome of their offspring, supplied with an apt and funny nickname for their hybrid. Tuesday brings you to the on-location look of the show in “TriBya (Trip Byahe) Rockman n Punk,” while Wednesday has the “Di Kita sa Camera Cafe,” an offshoot of Camera Cafe with extra froth of humor.
“ToPic of the Night,” a.k.a. “TOking PICtures of the Night” during Thursdays shows pictures of newsmakers and famous people with funny captions and dialogues on bubble text. “Utol Ko Bros. BITAY or Mr. Groovy” is performed every Friday.
INSOMNIA – MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12:30 AM starting September
Beginning September, viewers won't be able to sleep through this exciting combination of interactive games, live music, music videos, informative, humorous and sexy talk show and chat TV that also features stimulating segments such as "WINsomnia," "Eyeball Cafe," and "Vidsomnia."
Take your pick on who's going to stay up with you all night among smart and sassy women Chal Lontoc, Diane Medina, and Mica Abesamis through text voting in the search for the ultimate Insomniac hottie.
