Goin' Bulilit

Goin' Bulilit
Title card
Also known asThe Best of Goin' Bulilit
GenreChildren's show
Sketch comedy
Variety show
Family
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz
Written by
Directed by
Creative directorRicky Victoria
StarringSee cast
Theme music composerMel Villena
Opening theme"Goin' Bulilit" theme song by Goin' Bulilit cast
Ending theme"Goin' Bulilit" theme song (instrumental)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino (main)
English (secondary)
No. of seasonsAll seasons: 9
2005–2019; 8 seasons
2024; 1 season
No. of episodes684
Production
Executive producers
ProducerNomie Meraña
Production locationsStudio 5, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
EditorJoseph Karl Mayshle
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45 minutes (2005–19)
35–40 minutes (2024)
Production companyABS-CBN Studios
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseFebruary 6, 2005 (2005-02-06) –
August 4, 2019 (2019-08-04)
NetworkKapamilya Channel
ReleaseJuly 1 (2024-07-01) –
September 27, 2024 (2024-09-27)
Related
Goin' Bananas
Banana Sundae
Sunday 'Kada

Goin' Bulilit (lit. 'goin' little'; abbreviated as GB) is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz, Badjie S. Mortiz and Frasco S. Mortiz, it premiered on February 6, 2005 on the network's Yes Weekend! line up. The show concluded on August 4, 2019. The show returned on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up from July 1 to September 27, 2024.

Overview

Goin' Bulilit premiered on February 6, 2005. The show was a spin-off of the 1980s comedy sitcom Goin' Bananas, which starred Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, and Johnny Delgado.

In 2015, Goin' Bulilit celebrated its 10th anniversary with the participation of both former and current cast members.

The show aired the final episode of its first eight seasons on ABS-CBN on August 4, 2019. The show's first 8 seasons were re-aired on A2Z, Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel (until October 21, 2023) from October 9, 2021 to June 16, 2024.

On May 21, 2024, ABS-CBN announced that Goin' Bulilit would return for a 9th season, nearly five years after the show's original run ended in 2019. Auditions for the new cast members were held on May 25. It was also announced that It's Showtime Kids featuring Argus, Briseis, Enicka, Imogen, Kelsey, Kulot, and Jaze, would be joining the program. Co-produced by ABS-CBN Studios and All TV, the show returned on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcasts on A2Z, and All TV on July 1. The 9th season concluded on September 27, 2024.

Cast

The original cast of Goin' Bulilit consisted of Kathryn Bernardo, Miles Ocampo, Sharlene San Pedro, Kristel Fulgar, Igi Boy Flores, Julia Montes, Jane Oineza, Nash Aguas, CJ Navato, Kiray Celis, and Hopia.

Merchandise

DVD

The Best of Goin' Bulilit was released on December 27, 2007, featuring highlights from the first 100 episodes of Goin' Bulilit. The DVD includes the show's best segments, parodies and sketches, such as "Rekolilit," "Noon at Ngayon," "Hinulugang Taktak," "Mahal Mo Ba Ako?", "Lovers in Pares," "Rated KKK," "Ginulungang Palad," and "GB Patrol." It also features a bonus section with bloopers, a "Best Funny Faces" compilation, and interviews with the kids.

Accolades

Year Award-Giving Body Category Result Ref.
2005 PMPC Star Awards for TV 2005 Winners Best Gag Show (tied with Bubble Gang) Won
2006 12th KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Comedy Program Won
2007 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Show Won
21st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Nominated
2008 6th Gawad TANGLAW Best Comedy Program Won
22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Won
Best Comedy Actress (Sharlene San Pedro) Nominated
2009 7th Gawad TANGLAW Best Comedy Program Won
23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Nominated
Best Comedy Actress (Sharlene San Pedro) Nominated
2010 8th Gawad TANGLAW Best Comedy/Gag Show (tied with Banana Split) Won
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Nominated
2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality (Harvey Bautista)Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Nominated
Best New Female TV Personality (Aaliyah Belmoro)Nominated
Best New Female TV Personality (Ashley Sarmiento)Nominated
2014 22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards Best TV Comedy Program Won
28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Won
Best Comedy Actor (Harvey Bautista)Nominated
Best Comedy Actor (Bugoy Cariño)Nominated
Best Comedy Actor (Clarence Delgado)Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Nominated
Best Comedy Actor (Clarence Delgado)Nominated
Best Comedy Actress (Mutya Orquia)Nominated
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Won
24th KBP Golden Dove Awards Best TV Comedy Program Won
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Won
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Gag Show Won
2024 2024 Trusted Business Awards Best Longest Running Kids Comedy Show Won

Notes

  1. ↑ The show also aired on A2Z, All TV and TFC. It was also available on-demand via Kapamilya Online Live and iWant.

References

  1. 1 2 Krissy Aguilar (July 26, 2019). "After 14 years, Goin' Bulilit goes off the air". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Goin Bulilit". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ Llanes, Gianna (July 26, 2019). "After 14 years on air, Goin' Bulilit says goodbye". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Goin Bulilit to end after 14 years on air". ABS-CBN News. July 25, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  5. ↑ Antonio, Josiah Eleazar (May 21, 2024). "ABS-CBN to hold auditions on May 25 for new 'Goin' Bulilit' cast". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ Felipe, MJ (May 22, 2024). "It's Showtime kids to join new Goin' Bulilit cast". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Deveza, Reyma (May 31, 2024). "Goin' Bulilit returning to TV on June 17". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ Asis, Salve (June 30, 2024). "Goin Bulilit, mapapanood na sa ALLTV". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ Benoza, Paulea (February 22, 2019). "LOOK: Goin' Bulilit original cast reunites". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  10. ↑ The Best of Goin' Bulilit. Dir. Edgar Mortiz. Perf. Dagul, Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Kiray, Basty Alcances, Nikki Bagaporo, Aaron Junatas, Miles Ocampo, Igi Boy Flores, John Manalo, CJ Navato, et al. 2007. DVD.
  11. ↑ Mata, Paul (October 30, 2007). "Catholic Mass Media Awards bares list of winners for 2007". PEP. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 4, 2008). "ABS-CBN named Best Station by Gawad TANGLAW". PEP. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ "ABS-CBN dominates 22nd Star Awards for Television". ABS-CBN News. December 1, 2008. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  15. ↑ Navarro, Mell (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "PEP: 7th Gawad TANGLAW honor list revealed". GMA News Online. January 16, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  17. ↑ "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Winners of 8th Gawad Tanglaw revealed". PEP. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  19. ↑ Llanes, Rommel (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  20. ↑ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  21. ↑ PMPC (November 8, 2013). "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  22. ↑ "ABS-CBN wins big at KBP Golden Dove Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  23. ↑ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2026.