StarStruck
StarStruck Final 14 (with dates of elimination)
Season 1 (2003-2004)
Mark Herras	Ultimate Male Survivor
Jennylyn Mercado	Ultimate Female Survivor
Yasmien Kurdi	First Princess
Rainier Castillo	First Prince
Nadine Samonte	January 9, 2004
Dion Ignacio	January 9, 2004
Christian Esteban	December 26, 2003
Katrina Halili	December 19, 2003
Tyron Perez	December 12, 2003
Sheena Halili	December 5, 2003
Jade Lopez	November 28, 2003
Anton dela Paz	November 21, 2003
Cristine Reyes	November 14, 2003
Alvin Aragon	November 7, 2003
Season 2 (2004-2005)
Mike Tan	Ultimate Male Survivor
Ryza Cenon	Ultimate Female Survivor
LJ Reyes	First Princess
CJ Muere [1]	First Prince
Kirby de Jesus	January 21, 2005
Megan Young	January 21, 2005
Benj Pacia	January 15, 2005
CJ Muere	December 26, 2004
Krizzy Jareño	December 17, 2004
Chris Martin	December 10, 2004
Ana David	December 6, 2004
Ken Punzalan	November 19, 2004
Ailyn Luna	November 12, 2004
Kevin Santos	November 6, 2004
Jelaine Santos	October 29, 2004
[1] See Survivor Six section of this article.
Season 3 (2005-2006)
Marky Cielo	Sole Survivor/Ultimate Male Survivor
Jackie Rice	Ultimate Female Survivor
Iwa Moto	First Princess
Gian Carlos	First Prince
Chuck Allie	February 26, 2006
Jana Roxas	February 26, 2006
Vivo Ouano	February 5, 2006
Bugz Daigo	February 5, 2006
Arci Munoz	January 22, 2006
Sara Larsson	January 15, 2006
Rea Nakpil	January 8, 2006
Johan Santos	January 1, 2006
Vaness del Moral	December 25, 2005
Jeric Rizalado	December 18, 2005
Season 4 (2006-2007)

StarStruck is the first reality-based talent search for teenagers on Philippine television in recent history. The program, which first aired on GMA Network in 2003, was very successful, that it was hailed by critics as the most phenomenal show of 2003. The show's alumni are among of the most popular teen actors in the Philippines today. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 66 KB) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Starstruckbatch1. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark Herras (b. ... Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipina actress and singer. ... Yasmien Kurdi in her debut album In The Name of Love Yasmien Kurdi (born January 25, 1989 in San Juan, Metro Manila) is a singer and actress from the Philippines. ... Rainier Castillo (born Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo on October 21, 1985 in Quezon City) is a Filipino actor. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor. ... Maria Katrina Irene Halili (born January 4, 1986 in Quezon City, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. ... Jade Hanzel Lopez (born October 22, 1988 in Tanauan, Batangas) is a Filipina actress. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Starstruckbatch2. ... Lourna Jane Reyes, better known as LJ Reyes (born December 25, 1987 in Manila, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... StarStruck is the first reality-based talent search for teenagers on Philippine television in recent history. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Starstruck-3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (827x549, 199 KB) This work is a copyrighted publicity photograph. ... Marky Cielo (born Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo on May 12, 1988 in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines) is a Filipino actor. ... Jackie Sobreo Rice is a Filipina actress. ... Aileen Quimapo Iwamoto, better known as Iwa Moto {岩本} (born August 29, 1988 in Las Piñas City, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. ... Gian Carlos (born Giancarlo S. Ho on April 3, 1989 in Cebu, Philippines) is a Filipino actor. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Starstruck4_logo. ... Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of real life people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ... A separate article is about the punk band called The Adolescents. ... GMA Network, Incorporated (Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated) is one of the largest broadcast networks in the Philippines. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The program is now famous for its tagline; Dream, Believe, Survive. A tagline is a variant of an advertising slogan typically used in movie marketing, commercials, and websites. ...

StarStruck recently concluded its third season, with a new batch of promising hopefuls. Its success during its first season spawned or reformatted shows such as Star Circle Quest, and even its own spin-offs, StarStruck Kids and Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse, which was created as a daily show for the Final 14 StarStruck contestants. // Star Circle Quest Star Circle Quest is a reality-based talent search launched by ABS-CBN February2004. ... A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a new company formed from a university research group. ... StarsStruck Kids was the reality-based talent search show in the Philippines aired by GMA. It was the junior version of StarStruck. ...

The reality-based teen actor search StarStruck has the makings of the typical reality show contest: unknown contestants, insulting judges, endless challenges, and all the hype and drama on TV. For this reason, it is often compared to its American counterpart, American Idol. American Idol, formerly known as American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, is an American television series. ...

There will be two ultimate survivors, a male and a female, at the end of every season. The winners are determined by garnering the average of the text and online votes plus the decision of the three members of the StarStruck Council. However in Season 3, from the two ultimate survivors, there will be an Ultimate Sole Survivor, which will earn the winner extra prizes. A received SMS being announced on a Nokia phone. ...

First Season (2003-04)

StarStruck was fitst announced on GMA Network program SOP, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at the GMA Network headquarters and at SM malls throughout the Philippines. GMA Network, Incorporated (Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated) is one of the largest broadcast networks in the Philippines. ... SOP is a Philippine noontime musical variety show of GMA Network that airs live every Sunday at noon-2 p. ... the SM Prime Logo SM Prime Holdings, Inc. ...

The first season of StarStruck was directed by Lino Cayetano, who has studied and taught film in the University of the Philippines, aside from his film and audiovisual communications course in New York Film Academy.

The pilot episode aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned for a stab at stardom, only 100 were chosen for the first cut. From 100, it was trimmed down to 60, from 60 to 30 and from 30 to the 14 finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to develop their personalities, talents, etc. But, the twist is that every week, up to two of the Final 14 may have to say goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title. October 27, 2003 Occupation of Iraq: More than 40 people are killed and over 200 are injured in a wave of coordinated bomb attacks on the Red Cross compound and several local police stations in Baghdad. ...

Hosts

Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione hosted Starstruck Season 1. Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Gonzales Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes was born August 2, 1980 in Quezon City. ...

Council

The judges of the first batch were veteran actor Joey de Leon, movie and TV director Joyce Bernal and Ida Hinares. Joey de Leon (Real name Jose Ma. ...

Final Judgment

The winner was announced on a two-hour TV special dubbed "StarStruck Final Judgement" held on February 2, 2004. Araneta Coliseum, the venue of the event was jampacked by thousands of StarStruck fans and supporters. Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado were proclaimed Ultimate Survivors and each of them received one million pesos plus exclusive contracts from GMA Network. The Starstruck Avengers also received exclusive contracts. During the Judgment Day, it was also announced that the Final 14 will be having their own show. The Final Judgment rated 42.8%, impressively high for a late Sunday night telecast. February 2, 2004 U.S. President George W. Bush announces he will form an independent, bipartisan inquiry presidential commission to probe into prewar intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction leading up to the decision to invade Iraq. ... The Araneta Coliseum is the largest indoor facility in Southeast Asia, with a dome diameter of 108 meters. ... GMA Network, Incorporated (Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated) is one of the largest broadcast networks in the Philippines. ...

Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse and Stage 1: LIVE!

Stage 1: The Starstruck Playhouse

Because of the StarStruck fever, GMA Network created a new show, Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse. The StarStruck test continues on this show where the Final 14 have to prove their staying power in the business. Every week from Mondays to Thursdays, the show presents a miniseries starring the starstruck 1 final 14, this time their acting prowess is put into test. The show already went off the air with high ratings. Image File history File links Ssplayhouse. ... Image File history File links Ssplayhouse. ...

Fridays would serve as critical day because the audience will judge their performance for the week through text messaging. An acting award is also given to the survivor who excelled in that week. Stage 1: LIVE! is also somewhat a variety show for the Survivors. If Mondays to Thursdays, they showed their acting skills, during Fridays, they are able to show their dancing, singing and hsoting prowess. The show was hosted by Chynna Ortaleza and Cogie Domingo with Raymond Gutierrez. The show already went off the air with high ratings. Chynna Ortaleza is a popular Filipina actress currently seen on Philippine television network, GMA Network // TV Career She started her career at a young age via a kids show, 5 and up. ... Cogie Domingo (born Redmond Christopher Fernandez Domingo on August 15, 1985 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino actor and model. ... Raymond Gutierrez is a Filipino actor and the twin brother of Richard Gutierrez. ...

Second Season (2004-05)

It was first aired on October 11, 2004 and ended on February 20, 2005 with a new set of Survivors and a more rigid tests. The same rules were applied in selecting the Ultimate Survivors. October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years). ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

The show primer aired the untold secrets of the first season's Final 14, the life they had before and after StarStruck and the changes StarStruck made into their lives.

Hosts

The second season was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and StarStruck Kids host Jolina Magdangal. Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Gonzales Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes was born August 2, 1980 in Quezon City. ... StarsStruck Kids was the reality-based talent search show in the Philippines aired by GMA. It was the junior version of StarStruck. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup, suggested by its AFD discussion. ...

Council

The judges for this season were veteran actors Joey de Leon and Christopher de Leon, and director Louie Ignacio Joey de Leon (Real name Jose Ma. ...

Innovations for Season 2

Jollibee Voting

Aside from voting through text messaging and the internet, fans were also able to vote in Jollibee outlets. A certain amount of purchase was needed in order for a fan to vote. The contestant with the highest number of votes would star in his/her own Jollibee television commercial. A Jollibee restaurant in Dumaguete City. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

Survivor Six

This season was the first occurrence where a former eliminated contestant returned to the competition. CJ Muere was eliminated on December 26, 2004 but later replaced Benj Pacia and returned to the contest through a major twist wherein an Avenger will be given the chance to re-enter the contest by emerging with at least fourth-best in cumulative scores among the Survivor Six (Cenon, Reyes, Young, Pacia, Tan, de Jesus). Muere emerged in the top 4, and was reinstated while Pacia was eliminated.

Some viewers did not like this twist for it undermined the rules and regulations of the show. Although, the fans of CJ Muere welcomed his return to the competition and proved to be worthy to be part of the elite Final Four. Muere also got the highest Jollibee votes, thus he starred in a Jollibee commercial. A Jollibee restaurant in Dumaguete City. ...

Final Judgment

The Final Judgment for the second season were held on February 20, 2005 at the Araneta Coliseum. Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan became the Ultimate Survivors and won the prize of one million pesos each and GMA Network contracts. Likewise, the Avengers were given their own GMA Network contracts. February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Araneta Coliseum is the largest indoor facility in Southeast Asia, with a dome diameter of 108 meters. ...

Third Season (2005-06)

StarStruck Season 3: The Nationwide Invasion started December 2005 and is currently airing on Philippine TV replacing Darna. From millions of hopefuls from different provinces all over the Philippines, only 14 will have the chance to survive. If in the first two seasons, StarStruck is shown only weekdays having Friday as Elimination Night, this season Mondays to Fridays will be tests and Sundays would be the elimination night. The show held its Final Judgment on March 12, 2006. Darna is a fictional character and superheroine created by Filipino komiks (Philippine colloquial term for comics) legend Mars Ravelo. ...

This time, from the two Ultimate Survivors, an Ultimate Sole Survivor will be picked who will win more than 10 million pesos worth of prizes, consisting of an exclusive GMA talent management contract, a new house and lot, a large cash prize and a livelihood showcase.

Hosts

The third season is hosted by returning hosts Dingdong Dantes and Jolina Magdangal with the addition of Raymond Gutierrez. Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Gonzales Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes was born August 2, 1980 in Quezon City. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup, suggested by its AFD discussion. ... Raymond Gutierrez is a Filipino actor and the twin brother of Richard Gutierrez. ...

Council

The judges for this season were entertainment guru Joey de Leon, drama actress Lorna Tolentino, and director Louie Ignacio Joey de Leon (Real name Jose Ma. ...

Computer Controversy

A controversial incident happened in the sixth week of Season 3.

StarStruck Council member director Louie Ignacio revealed that someone from the remaining survivors had opened a confidential file on the show's computer and had subsequently told the other finalists about the next challenges the show has in store for them.

Those implicated were Sara Larsson, Jackie Rice and Jana Roxas, with Sara eventually ousted as the sixth finalist to bid the contest goodbye.

But even with Sara eliminated, the issue did not die but grew into a big controversy with more shocking revelations and crying bouts. Jackie and Jana accused another survivor, Arci Muñoz, of lying. The show aired footage captured by surveillance cameras showing the girls taking turns at the StarStruck computer, but they all denied opening the confidential file in question.

On the seventh week fifth StarStruck Avenger Sara Larsson was given time to reveal her side of the story. On that same night, Arci Muñoz was eliminated.

Final Judgment

The Final Judgment for the third season was held on March 12, 2005 (Kapuso Holiday) at the Marikina Sports Park, the biggest venue in StarStruck history. Marky Cielo of Mountain Province became the First Ultimate Sole Survivor and the Ultimate Male Survivor while Jackie Rice of Olongapo City became the Ultimate Female Survivor. March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in leap years). ... The marikina is a pretty little animal which has often been brought into Europe. ... Mountain Province is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. ... Olongapo City is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the province of Zambales, Philippines. ...

Both of them won one million pesos each and exclusive GMA Network contracts worth two million pesos each. As Ultimate Sole Survivor, Marky received a house and lot prize worth 2.5 million pesos, an additional 300,000 pesos in cash, and a business package worth 1.5 million pesos. First runner-ups Gian Carlos and Iwa Moto received P250,000 cash each and exclusive GMA Network contracts. While the Final Judgment was in progress, the third batch of the Starstruck Avengers were also given exclusive GMA contracts.

For their first TV assignment, the Starstruck Final 4 of Marky, Jackie, Iwa and Gian headlined one of the episodes of Love to Love Season 10 entitled "Young at Hearts". They co-starred with veteran actors Leo Martinez and Luz Valdez and Starstruck Avengers Chuck Allie, Jana Roxas and Vaness del Moral. Love to Love is a romance-based show on Filipino television. ...

Homecoming: A StarStruck Special

The Final 4 of StarStruck Batch 3 were given their own TV special entitled Homecoming: A StarStruck Special which was aired last April 23. In the special, Marky, Jackie, Gian and Iwa went back to their respective hometowns where they were treated accordingly as VIPs in their respective home provinces. Apart from that, there were several revelations from the Final 4 as far as their lives were concerned.

Coming soon

On September 3, 2006, GMA Network formally announced the return of their reality-based talent show now titled StarStruck: The Next Level (aka StarStruck 4), a new and improved edition of the popular show.

In the 4th year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in Starstruck History.

Same as the previous batches applicants will be trimmed to 14 until two will be declared ultimate survivors (1 male, 1 female) and they would be officially paired as loveteam.

If last year, the twist was that from two Ultimate Survivors, one will emerge as Sole Survivor. This time, aside from the Ultimate Survivors, the network would also be looking for an Ultimate Hunk or a Matinee Idol and an Ultimate Sweetheart, who will be developed as individual talents and not as part of a love team.

GMA Network is conducting auditions nationwide for the next few months.

See also

• Star Circle Quest
• Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition
• List of Philippine television shows
• List of GMA Network shows

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External links

Official sites

• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3
• StarStruck Kids
• Stage 1

Season 3 official sites

• Marky Cielo
• Gian Carlos
• Chuck Allie

Others

• StarStruck on IMDb