I woke up late Sunday morning. It was already 11:31am and I'm still sweetly and lazily having my moment with the bed. Then, an alarming invitation for lunch by my Ate provide impetus within me to work my muscles and to get out of the bed immediately. After a quick stretching and light exercise, I saw myself near the table ready for my brunch (breakfast and lunch).
I had a bountiful feast (exaggeration to make a point). I turned on my TV right away to watch shows. Since today is Sunday, I have expected another showdown between ASAP and SOP, two flagship Sunday entertainment show of the archrival stations---the kapamilya station (channel 2) and the kapuso network (channel 7).
It's a debatable issue on the table right now. Between ASAP and SOP, who has the talent to entertain? To compare and contrast the two, its imperative to give a standard where we can analyze the competing parties. But I would like to focus the camera on who really has the talent?
ASAP is composed of artists like Gary Valenciano, Zsa zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera, Vina Morales,Billy Crawford, the singing champions (Sarah, Erik, Christian, Yeng,etc), groovy dancers (Vhong Navarro, Gab, teacher georcelle, Raven, John Pratts), pretty faces such as Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis, etc; Hunks and macho gwapitos (John Lloyd Cruz), respected hosts like Toni Gonzaga, Lucky Manzano and many more.
SOP, on the other hand, is represented by Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Jaya, Janno, Jay-r, Jolina, and other unfamiliar faces.
From the presentation of members per se, you will see where I am coming from, where I attest my inclinations. Definitely, everyone has its own talent. But I reckon ASAP having the advantage because of the great, recognized, versatile artists, singers and dancers that they have. Who can beat Gary V in his performance? Is it Janno or Ogie?NOBODY in SOP can level the pure energy GaryV provides. Who can surpass Vhong Navarro's comic performances? Ruffa Mae Quinto?I don't think so. Who can best the hosting style of Toni?
Yes, Regine Velasquez maybe a respected and a great singer, the Asia's songbird. But can she dance like Sarah Geronimo? Almost all singers can have that belting skills Regine has. She may hold the highest range and pitch but is it always important? I think what matters is the versatility of artists, one who can sing and dance, can host and can make you laugh--that's what you call entertainment.
Another standard, the manner of presentation entices audience to watch as well. Whatever talent you may possess if not express and utilize efficiently, its plainly imbecile. SOP clamors creativity. Almost everyweek they have new theme and new customes. After a typical introduction, sing and dance, they will have a model or fashion show, nothing more nothing less. Is that what you call entertainment? For avid fans maybe. SOP almost everyweek promote GMA shows. It will present for example, Dyesebel, display their casts in full costumes. Once again, modeling and posing skills were utilized. This style sucks most of their time and the ability to show real talents of their performers.
On the other hand, ASAP makes full use of talents and skills of their performers. Gary V is always on his concert style performances. The singing champions seem always on the competition and on their winning moment. Dancers have their new moves. ASAP has in fact, what they call dance school where new moves were instructed by teacher Jercel demonstrated by Rayver, Gab and Mickey among many others. This manner of presenting is a plus because it gives the audience something to watch for every week.
Hence, in terms of manner of presentation. ASAP excels over SOP because the former provides real entertainment, real talent! SOP, meanwhile, after some boring sing performances of their stars commit most of their airtime on fashion shows of unknown and talent deficient casts.
Admittedly, this is just superficial analysis. Some may agree others may not agree. Nevertheless, this article is a wake up call for both of the "entertainment" shows to provide real entertainment. That's their purpose and that's what the audience at the end of the day need. Right? 
5 comments:
I agree 100% with your analysis. SOP is just plain boring and stale. Their singers are so old and lame minus of course the soon to be hottie Jasmine Villegas. Even though I am Kapuso, I watch ASAP because they are in touch with the current generation.
Who is this Jasmine Villegas, the cute little teenager who sings well?
Btw, thanks for backing up, though I still admit the above analysis is superficial.
To all the SOP fans out there, and whoever want to critique, feel free. So that we can further our discussion for this matter.
Hey, alam mo gustong gusto ko talaga yung views mo. Super tama lahat ng sinabi and I really commend you for that! Super loser talaga ang SOP. yung totoo, ano yun, program launcher lang yung SOP?! hahaha. puro hubad lang kaya nilang gawin. wala talaga silang class; given that, wala pa rin silang delikadesa. they pirated all the former hosts of ASAP. sana man lang nahiya sila for doing that 'cause it would be too naive to see them once before throw spiels and sing but now they're trying to prove themselves daw sa kabila. in short, loser talaga ang GMA. the RP's #1 network, also the #1 pirate of stars. walang class.
pero i'm raving about your review... i really love it...
you're 100% correct
Haha, I rarely check my blogspot nowadays. haven't even realized two new comments from you guys. and i thank you for that. godbless you!
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