Ryan talks about ‘Pinoy Idol’
With "Pinoy Idol" already airing, a look back on what was officially the first localized version of the globally popular "Idol" contest is just logical.
Philippine Idol host Ryan Agoncillo feels there’s no need to sulk about the change in the title and the show being advertised as if the Channel 5 version didn’t exist.
He is hoping that the new show is in good hands with GMA-7 leaving no stones unturned to make the show at par with the American version.
"That’s beyond us, management call so to speak. I’m sure they have their own reasons at sa pandinig nila maganda," Ryan told the Manila Bulletin in an exclusive interview.
"Go ahead, it’s your product and it’s your money that would be spent. I appreciate that they’re handling it really on their own. I know Free-mantle (owner of the international Idol franchise) is always there with their bible, so alam mo na as much as possible, ‘yung produkto hindi mabababoy."
Comparison between "Philippine Idol" — won by Mau Marcelo and included now GMA-7 talents Gian Magdangal and Jan Nieto among the top three -- and the still fresh "Pinoy Idol" is long expected, especially that GMA-7 does not acknowledge the existence of the Channel 5 show.
In a past interview, Pinoy Idol judge Jolina Magdangal, when queried about the ‘title difference,’ was quoted as reasoning, "It’s about the people so it’s Pinoy Idol. Kaya nga American or Australian Idol, hindi America or Australia Idol."
GMA-7’s version has Raymond Gutierrez as host, with Jolina, Ogie Alcasid and Wyngard Tracy as celebrity judges. This line-up is a total revamp of the Philippine Idol cast members that had Ryan and resident judges Ryan Cayabyab, Pilita Corrales, and Francis Magalona.
Also a professional photographer whose photos of Cuyo, Palawan will become part of an upcoming coffee table book on the Judy Ann Santos’ movie "Ploning," Ryan likes to downplay the link between the two local Idols and thinks of his work with the ABC-5 extravaganza as a closed book.
He noted, "There’s really no use comparing apples to oranges. You’re dealing with a completely different set of people and culture."
He explained, "I want to watch ‘Pinoy Idol’ not because gusto ko siyang pintasan o i-compare sa Philippine Idol. I want to see how their product is different. I trust GMA. Number 1 network nga sila ngayon so I know they know what they’re doing."
source: http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20080421122287.html
Philippine Idol host Ryan Agoncillo feels there’s no need to sulk about the change in the title and the show being advertised as if the Channel 5 version didn’t exist.
He is hoping that the new show is in good hands with GMA-7 leaving no stones unturned to make the show at par with the American version.
"That’s beyond us, management call so to speak. I’m sure they have their own reasons at sa pandinig nila maganda," Ryan told the Manila Bulletin in an exclusive interview.
"Go ahead, it’s your product and it’s your money that would be spent. I appreciate that they’re handling it really on their own. I know Free-mantle (owner of the international Idol franchise) is always there with their bible, so alam mo na as much as possible, ‘yung produkto hindi mabababoy."
Comparison between "Philippine Idol" — won by Mau Marcelo and included now GMA-7 talents Gian Magdangal and Jan Nieto among the top three -- and the still fresh "Pinoy Idol" is long expected, especially that GMA-7 does not acknowledge the existence of the Channel 5 show.
In a past interview, Pinoy Idol judge Jolina Magdangal, when queried about the ‘title difference,’ was quoted as reasoning, "It’s about the people so it’s Pinoy Idol. Kaya nga American or Australian Idol, hindi America or Australia Idol."
GMA-7’s version has Raymond Gutierrez as host, with Jolina, Ogie Alcasid and Wyngard Tracy as celebrity judges. This line-up is a total revamp of the Philippine Idol cast members that had Ryan and resident judges Ryan Cayabyab, Pilita Corrales, and Francis Magalona.
Also a professional photographer whose photos of Cuyo, Palawan will become part of an upcoming coffee table book on the Judy Ann Santos’ movie "Ploning," Ryan likes to downplay the link between the two local Idols and thinks of his work with the ABC-5 extravaganza as a closed book.
He noted, "There’s really no use comparing apples to oranges. You’re dealing with a completely different set of people and culture."
He explained, "I want to watch ‘Pinoy Idol’ not because gusto ko siyang pintasan o i-compare sa Philippine Idol. I want to see how their product is different. I trust GMA. Number 1 network nga sila ngayon so I know they know what they’re doing."
source: http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20080421122287.html
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