TV Update: Shows Affected By Upcoming Elections
As certain stars express their intent to run in the May 2010 polls, expect NOT to see them in shows soon.
Posted on October 30, 2009 08:00 am by Dinno Erece, entertainment correspondent
Photo: Courtesy of GMA-7
Posted on October 30, 2009 08:00 am by Dinno Erece, entertainment correspondent
Photo: Courtesy of GMA-7
Starting next month, don’t be surprised if your favorite local TV shows are suddenly missing regular characters in the story. A new ruling issued by the COMELEC states that stars who have plans of running in the May 2010 elections cannot be seen regularly on TV, effective immediately and not at year’s end, as speculated. The computerization of elections was used as a factor in this decision, although we are not sure where the connection lies.
This is bad news for shows that have stars who are intending to run for office; it’s particularly worse for continuing dramas with storylines to consider.
Richard Gomez might have to take a leave of absence from the recently-opened second season of Family Feud, as he is running for a seat in Congress as representative of Ormoc.
Ditto for Lani Mercado, who has to prematurely leave Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit to run as representative of Bacoor.
Ara Mina will also take a compulsory leave from Tinik Sa Dibdib, just like Alfred Vargas from Darna, as both are running for councilor in Quezon City.
Good thing Angelika dela Cruz decided to wait until the next elections; otherwise, she will also leave Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit, just like her “mother” in the soap, Lani, leaving Iza Calzado’s role “orphaned.”
We now wonder if the ruling will also apply to movies, considering that two of the entries to the film festival this December feature stars who are running for different seats, most prominently Senator Bong Revilla, Jr. who stars in Panday.
This is bad news for shows that have stars who are intending to run for office; it’s particularly worse for continuing dramas with storylines to consider.
Richard Gomez might have to take a leave of absence from the recently-opened second season of Family Feud, as he is running for a seat in Congress as representative of Ormoc.
Ditto for Lani Mercado, who has to prematurely leave Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit to run as representative of Bacoor.
Ara Mina will also take a compulsory leave from Tinik Sa Dibdib, just like Alfred Vargas from Darna, as both are running for councilor in Quezon City.
Good thing Angelika dela Cruz decided to wait until the next elections; otherwise, she will also leave Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit, just like her “mother” in the soap, Lani, leaving Iza Calzado’s role “orphaned.”
We now wonder if the ruling will also apply to movies, considering that two of the entries to the film festival this December feature stars who are running for different seats, most prominently Senator Bong Revilla, Jr. who stars in Panday.
Tags: celebrities,GMA-7,showbiz,Darna,stars,Iza Calzado,Panday,TV shows,Alfred Vargas,Ara Mina,Tinik Sa Dibdib,Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit,Angelika Dela Cruz,May 2010 elections,Richard Gomez,Lani Mercado,Bong Revilla Jr.,Family Feud,politics
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7. If they will run for an office they have to make sure that their mission is to help the people.
March 09, 2010 at 05:47 pm report abuse -
6. Sen bong Revilla will be replaced by his son in kap's amazing stories. I think these actors just want to serve our country. let's give them a chance.
February 10, 2010 at 09:10 pm report abuse -
5. may alam ba sila sa politics?
February 10, 2010 at 11:31 am report abuse -
4. yikes!!! better stay in showbiz guys
February 09, 2010 at 10:22 pm report abuse -
3. if they qualify,then run!it's the people naman who will decide.
February 07, 2010 at 07:04 am report abuse -
2. Alot of actors and actresses are gonna run for the May elections pala.
February 02, 2010 at 03:37 pm report abuse -
1. If they really have good intentions I just wish that they will win in the elections.
January 22, 2010 at 11:36 am report abuse
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