Known as All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party (ASAP), this TV concert show originally run since 1995. As this variety show takes 2 decades of supremacy, nothing beats the best.
Star-studded and celebrity power #roadtoASAP20 started from humble beginning as its first-ever episode was broadcast in February 1995 at Delta Theatre, which served as an ABS-CBN studio until 1998.
This kind of show is indeed a dying breed. Still unmatched by any TV show from rival station, know why its superiority transcends all ages.
1. Only the best performs here!
Famous powerhouse celebrity performers are all here! From belted out singers to grooving dancers and award-winning actors and actresses. Who else are you looking for?
Absolutely, your Sunday wont be complete not seeing world renowned singing idols such as Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Sarah Geronimo, Martin Nievera,Zsazsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, and Charice.
No one will ever forget cool dance moves from John Prats, Enrique Gil, and Gab Valenciano. Awaiting and promising performances from Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador,Shaina Magdayao, Luis Manzano, Toni Gonzaga, Alex Gonzaga, and Gerald Anderson give us enough hoity toity feeling and goosebumps.
Everyone knows them all. All of their names. Their irrevocable talents continue to reign as they share only one stage but able to touch the whole world by its eminence.
2. They keep on exploring different parts of the Philippines and the world
Simulataneous ASAP presentations are broadcast from ABS-CBN’s Studio 10 and San Francisco, USA’s Cow Palace on April 4, 2004.
The longest running variety show proves that they are worthy of their unbeatable title and goes on tour in different parts of the world.
ASAP went to Guam last October 2008. Followed by ASAP Pinoy Champs travel around United States of America in 2012.
Mr. Pure Energy Gary V also reached out to his fans in the U.S via his concert tour.
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Angeline Quinto fulfilled her dreams with her Australia Dream Tour.
ASAP 2012 rocked the Lion City last October with their 2-part episode LIVE at the Lion City Singapore with the special appearance of Thai Actor Mario Maurer.
3. International stars
Word class artists shared the center stage with our brightest local celebrities in the country. Stepping to perform were teen singer Greyson Chance, Pinoy Pride’s American Idol 2011 top 11 finalist Thia Megia & The Voice season 2 finalist Cheesa, International Crooner David Pomeranz, Per Sorensen of Fra Lippo Lippi, & Latin American Actor Fernando Carillo better known as Fernando Jose of the telenovela Rosalinda.
International Singing Star Jessica Sanchez wows crowd when ASAP stage went to LA last year.
Recently, from world class act, worldwide British pop band The Vamps dominated the party last February 1.
4. Star-power
ASAP jampacked cast continues to flourish and becomes the home of different kapamilya celebrations and milestones.
Definitely a feast for eyes, ASAP welcomed Angel Locsin as the newest Kapamilya last 2007.
Kapuso turned Kapamilya star Anne Curtis has become one of the most prized talents of ABS-CBN just like the Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Cristine Reyes, Liza Soberano, JC de Vera, and Maxene Magalona.
5. Bestest boy/girl groups in the country starts here
Never ending exploration and segments were turned successful one after the other. Last March 11, 2011, audience saw the launch of the Hunks, comprised of Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Carlos Agassi, Bernard Palanca and Piolo Pascual.
They became part of ASAP XV who revolutionized dance mixes done in its dance segments and is considered as the home of the best dance groups such as Streetboys, Manoeuvres, X10 and the G-Force.
ASAP Pinoy Champs was born on February 20 featuring Jovit, Yeng and Angeline and later in July PGT season 2 winner Marcelito Pomoy joined the group.
ASAP continues to melt the hearts of girls with these new boy groups. First off is Boys are boys composed of JM De Guzman, Alex Castro, Markki Stroem & Bryan Termulo. Next is the ASAP Boyfriendz composed of Enrique Gil, Daniel Padilla & Khalil Ramos.
Composed of today’s hottest jamming artists, ASAP Sessionistas will surely sweep you off your seats as they sing the best and the latest songs throughout the years. Equipped with their guitars and soothing voices, Aiza, Richard, Sitti, Nyoy, Princess, Kean and Juris will confidently catch your attention as they relate their experiences to the songs they sing and share them straight to you.
The country’s hottest teen sweethearts, IG of Janella, Liza, Julia and Kapamilya Teen Queen Kathryn is the newest teen girl group on TV.
6. Variety of awards
ASAP makes a historical win in the hearts of many and the proof is visible. See the line up of the awards they bagged for several years.
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It beat top music channels MTV and Channel V in the 1st Asian TV awards, bagging the Live Entertainment prize on November 29.
2010
During the same year, ASAP XV was awarded Best Variety Show by USTv Students’ Choice Awards.
2011
Countless exciting events transpired this year. This was topped by the most coveted awards garnered by the show.
Best Musical Variety Show (PMPC Star Awards 2011) and the Outstanding Musical Program(Golden Screen Award 2011)
2012
ASAP is definitely the Best Musical Variety in the Philippines. The proof? It received the Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety show and PMPC Best Musical Variety Show.
2013, 2014
PMPC Best Musical Variety Show
7. Real-life drama/emotions happen here…
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The family left by a member was saddenned about the death of Star Magic talent and ASAP regular, AJ Perez who was caught in a vehicular accident on his way home from an event in Dagupan.
ASAP stars are just normal people like us, fell in love, got hurt, and moved on. Through time tested, these pair of couples have proven it’s better to lead in separate way like top-billed actor John Lloyd Cruz and actress Shaina Magdayao, Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil, and Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion.
In an interview with Pep.ph, mainstay performer Martin Nievera admitted that anything happened with normal family also happens with them.
“Ngayon, some of the stars, they’re getting married, some are breaking up, some are seeing this guy and now they’re seeing that guy… all in the same show!” he quircked.
8. Today’s brightest stars were launched here
Added to the roster of brilliant artists this year are Teen sensations Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla, Pilipinas Got talent 3rd runner up Khalil Ramos, Frontman & singer Bamboo, X Factor Philippines 2012 champion KZ Tandingan, Callalily vocalist Kean Cipriano, Ms. Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa.
New emerging love team Mario Mortel and Janella Salvador and Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil making craze among fans too.
9. Controversial production numbers
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Eye catchy controversial numbers trended online and got mixed reactions from netizens. Who would forget about the wet-look birthday celebration on ASAP? The rest has caused by wardrobe malfunction with the “nipple slip” issue with Anne Curtis, Karylle, and Kim Chiu.
10. A real trail-blazer
It is a show that does or discovers something new and makes it shine and popular. You can count on ASAP with that. It never outrun countless of creativity even into wildest imaginations, viewers will always say good commendations.
“Dito sa ASAP, they have a way of finding place for all of us, reinventing our portions, surprising the audience by making Martin sing a new song or a making a new singer singing an old song. These possibilities are endless with ASAP,” Nievera said.
11. ASAP beats all its competitors
The rivalry between ‘ASAP’ and ‘SOP’ finished when the latter aired its farewell episode last 2010. ASAP remains no.1 despite the good effort of GMA through its ‘Party Pilipinas’ and ‘Sunday All-Stars’.
12. The only TV program who recognize top recording artists from all TV networks
ASAP is consistent in featuring only the best songs, performers and stage visual effects throughout the year. It marked new additions in the show’s new groups & segments, anniversary specials; record-breaking album sales, special achievements & awards and socio-civic advocacies.
It continues to give honor to OPM Artists who made golden marks in music industry through its award giving bodies’ segments like ASAP 24K Gold Awards and Platinum Circle Awards.
13. ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards
The musical show ASAP holds the first ever Pop Viewer’s Choice Award last 2007. This is an annual awarding to honor year’s biggest television, movie, and music artists as voted Kapamilya fans through text votes.
14. Award-winning and world-class talents
ASAP get involved in every milestones from celebrating anniversary stays in showbiz down to grand production numbers of debutants.
ASAP celebrated 30 years of international star Lea Salonga in 2008.
Same year, international recording artist Billy Crawford got a big welcome to the ASAP family on June 15.
The guesting of no other than our very own international music sensation, Apl De Ap, on October 16 was truly a blast.
15. ASAP Chillout
ASAP Chillout, a segment that features backstage happenings and more on “kulitan” and “chill” encounters with ASAP stars and guests was launched in August 2010. It is shown interactively on ASAP website so that fans may get to interact and have a good conversation with their idols through messages and chat.
16. ASAP All Access
ASAP was able to engage in some foreign and local concerts that happened in the country.
In February, they were able to feature 90’s boyband Backstreet Boys and made everyone laugh at the hilarious concert My Poohlish Heart concert with Pooh. Love bloomed “One A-more Time” in a concert with concert king and queen Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez in the same month.
Paramore live in Manila rocked the house come March, same with first season American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson who held a concert in May.
Asian invasion happened when Korean Popstars Jay Park and K-Pop group, Super Junior performed in May and June.
17. Once a kapamilya, always a kapamilya
’90’s multimedia idol Jolina Magdangal makes a grand homecoming as a Kapamilya in ASAP after 12 years of being Kapuso.
Her long time love team partner Marvin Agustin returns to ABS-CBN too. Their reunion in the series “Flordeliza” was given a warm welcome in in ASAP.
18. ASAP Fan Swap
Artists wouldn’t be where they are without their supporters which is why ASAP decided to connect the artists to their fans and give them something in exchange to their all out support while unleashing their creativity via the ASAP Fan swap.
19. ASAP is a family
Interestingly, the show is not just about pure glory and fame. Yes, they like people to scream, laugh, and entertain because of the groundbreaking performances they offer but they stay unbreakable because they work as a strong family.
20. ASAP is the longest-running musical-variety show in Asia
ASAP has been kicking for the past 20 years. We don’t know what’s inside the scope. Yet for us, they claim the stage with promising surprises and trendsetting moments.
With listed highlights of the show, there’s no reason to doubt why ASAP is the multi-awarded musical variety show of all time!
