| | 'Pilipinas, Game KNB?' turns 7Author: Roy Medina Column: Entertainment Expect an all-star show when the biggest stars in the country face off to celebrate the seventh anniversary of "Pilipinas, Game KNB?" For its opening salvo, wacky comedians Brod Pete, Vice Ganda and Chokoleit will do a dance showdown to the tune of "Papaya" and "Papayo Yawza." "PBB Celebrity Season 1" winner Keanna Reeves and "My Only U" lead star Toni Gonzaga will also join the group for some dancing and the most hilarious Pick-a-Word and Take-a-Pic rounds. Not to be outdone, host Edu Manzano will also have surprises up his sleeves for what will surely be an unforgettable week-long special. "Pilipinas, Game KNB?" is ABS-CBN's longest-running and multi-awarded game show where contestants go through a series of trivia questions for a chance to win P1 million. To date, the show already has 37 millionaires. Manzano attributed the show's staying power to its innovative concepts, putting it at par with foreign franchises in terms of viewership and prizes. "PGKNB is a work in progress. From the writers to the producers, the staff, the crew, the management and me as the host, we're all working hard to always offer something new to our audience," Manzano said. Manzano popularized the "Papaya" dance routine in PGKNB, which was featured in the United States show "Good Morning, America" hosted by Diane Sawyer. Expect more innovations to come in "PGKNB." For the meantime, enjoy the exciting anniversary week with more of the country's brightest stars coming over to play. Catch "Pilipinas, Game KNB's" week-long celebration from November 10 to 15 (Mon-Fri) after Wowowee. Source: ABS-CBN News |
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