Vic Sotto to Host ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ on TV5

Vic Sotto is a living proof to the saying "If its meant to be, it is really meant to be."

After Richard Gomez declined TV5's offer to host their newly franchised game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", another replacement (which according to some showbiz insider is much better choise) already inked a deal with Philippines third biggest TV station to host the new season of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire.

This is Vic Sotto’s first hosting stint outside of T.A.P.E., Inc., the producer of the longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga. He will be joining his best buddy Joey de Leon in the TV5 family. Joey is the host of "Wow Mali!" new season.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was first franchised by Viva TV way back in 2000 with Christopher de Leon as the first game master. It was aired on IBC 13 until 2002 when its studio was razed by a fire. It was a hit among Pinoy televiewers back then.

Seven years after, the popularity of the said game show was revived by the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. To date, more than 60 countries have their own version of the show. And this year, the Philippines will have its new version, too, courtesy of TV5.

Vic Sotto to Host �Who Wants to Be a Millionaire� on TV5

Vic Sotto is a living proof to the saying "If its meant to be, it is really meant to be."

After Richard Gomez declined TV5's offer to host their newly franchised game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", another replacement (which according to some showbiz insider is much better choise) already inked a deal with Philippines third biggest TV station to host the new season of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire.

This is Vic Sotto�s first hosting stint outside of T.A.P.E., Inc., the producer of the longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga. He will be joining his best buddy Joey de Leon in the TV5 family. Joey is the host of "Wow Mali!" new season.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was first franchised by Viva TV way back in 2000 with Christopher de Leon as the first game master. It was aired on IBC 13 until 2002 when its studio was razed by a fire. It was a hit among Pinoy televiewers back then.

Seven years after, the popularity of the said game show was revived by the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. To date, more than 60 countries have their own version of the show. And this year, the Philippines will have its new version, too, courtesy of TV5.

Eat Bulaga 'Taktak Mo o Tatakbo' - Another Noontime Show Scam?

The Philippines longest running noontime TV show is currently facing a controversy.

A video clip on YouTube titled "Eat Bulaga Dayaan - Huling Huli" showed an alleged cheating in the 'Taktak Mo o Tatakbo' game segment of Eat Bulaga that sparked a flurry of commentary on internet forums.

In the jackpot round of the said segment, the contestant spun the roulette and it stopped almost midway the one million pesos and fifty thousand pesos. In the video clip, although it was a close call it seemed that the pointer was on the 1 million side of the roulette. But Vic Sotto said, "Ako tingin ko rito lamang sa, walang ano 'to ha, lamang sa singkwenta..."

Eat Bulaga 'Taktak Mo o Tatakbo' - Another Noontime Show Scam?

The Philippines longest running noontime TV show is currently facing a controversy.

A video clip on YouTube titled "Eat Bulaga Dayaan - Huling Huli" showed an alleged cheating in the 'Taktak Mo o Tatakbo' game segment of Eat Bulaga that sparked a flurry of commentary on internet forums.

In the jackpot round of the said segment, the contestant spun the roulette and it stopped almost midway the one million pesos and fifty thousand pesos. In the video clip, although it was a close call it seemed that the pointer was on the 1 million side of the roulette. But Vic Sotto said, "Ako tingin ko rito lamang sa, walang ano 'to ha, lamang sa singkwenta..."

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After

Iskul Bukol is back! As the great trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon along with its original cast members Sharon Cuneta, Kaye Torres, Ritchie D' Horsie, Jimmy Santos, Mely Tagasa and Anthony Raquel reunited altogether for Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - The Movie.

Also included in the movie are Carlene Aguilar and Ariel Villasanta.

Vic Sotto plays as Victor Ungasis, Joey de Leon as Joey Escalera and Tito Sotto as Tito Escalera. Bibett Orteza plays as Bibeth, Jimmy Santos is the Big J and Mely Tagasa as Miss Tapia.

Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After is a 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival entry.

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After

Iskul Bukol is back! As the great trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon along with its original cast members Sharon Cuneta, Kaye Torres, Ritchie D' Horsie, Jimmy Santos, Mely Tagasa and Anthony Raquel reunited altogether for Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - The Movie.

Also included in the movie are Carlene Aguilar and Ariel Villasanta.

Vic Sotto plays as Victor Ungasis, Joey de Leon as Joey Escalera and Tito Sotto as Tito Escalera. Bibett Orteza plays as Bibeth, Jimmy Santos is the Big J and Mely Tagasa as Miss Tapia.

Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After is a 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival entry.