Laff Camera Action is a 2016 Philippine television comedy game show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Betong Sumaya and Sheena Halili, it premiered on May 28, 2016 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing CelebriTV.[1][2] Sef Cadayona, Gladys Guevarra and Caesar Cosme served as the members of "MapanghusGANG".[3] The show concluded on August 27, 2016 with a total of 14 episodes. It was replaced by Hashtag Like in its timeslot.
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
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| Production locations | GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 28 – August 27, 2016 |
Overview
editA 60-minute improvisational comedy game show where performances are unscripted, unrehearsed, and spontaneous. Two groups of three celebrities or comedians will compete in three rounds as they tackle various improvisational scenarios. A guest is also invited to perform with the competing groups.[4]
Gameplay
editIn the game proper, two sets of groups with three contestants will compete. They will play an unscripted, unrehearsed, and spontaneous comedic role play with different scenes given by various ComeDirectors each week. At the end of the show, the MapanghusGang will give comments regarding to their performance and will decide who will be the winner of the week.[5]
In round one, They will do a funny roleplay with a scene given to them by the selected ComeDirector of the week. The two groups will have a different set of scenes and props that will help them make their roleplay more pretentious.
In round two, They should give most of their efforts to make their performance even more pretentious. They still differ about the scene but they won't have props and will now had a special guest performer also known as the ContraDiva or ContraBibo.
In round 3, since the last, the fight would be more thrilling! They have to give their very best because first and foremost, they will use same scenes and props. But the other group would be in the isolation room so that they couldn't spy the other group's performance.
The best performer will get Php 10,000 while the Grand Winner will get Php 75,000 in cash, and a L.C.A. trophy. Another milestone for a defending champion is that when their team won continuing three times, they would have a star that would be placed in the Wall of Fame.
Hosts
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- MapanghusGang
- Sef Cadayona
- Gladys Guevarra
- Caesar Cosme
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Laff, Camera, Action! earned a 12.3% rating.[6] While the final episode scored an 11.5 rating in Urban Luzon television ratings.[7]
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Game Show | Laff Camera Action | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Game Show Host | Betong Sumaya Sheena Halili |
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References
edit- ^ "Mas mainit ang pagmamahalan ngayong Mayo". YouTube. May 3, 2016.
- ^ "In Photos: Introducing the lovable tandem of #BetSheen". GMA Network. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ^ "In Photos: At the Laff, Camera, Action! Press Conference". GMA Network. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ "Betong Sumaya and Sheena Halili bring happier weekends via GMA's comedy game show Laff, Camera, Action!". GMA Network.
- ^ "Direk Caesar Cosme, Gladys Guevarra at Sef Cadayona ang mga judges sa Laff, Camera, Action!". GMA Network.
- ^ Mia, Ron (June 7, 2016). "AGB Nielsen: Mega Manila TV Ratings – May 28 – 29, 2016". LionhearTV. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ Mia, Ron (August 31, 2016). "AGB Nielsen: Urban Luzon TV Ratings – August 26 – 28, 2016". LionhearTV. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.