Team Jhong, Kim and Ion shows dance-drama act for Magpasikat 2023 performance
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Team Jhong, Kim and Ion shows dance-drama act for Magpasikat 2023 performance
On Friday, November 10, Team Jhong Hilario, Kim Chiu, and Ion Perez did a play showing how people should use social media responsibly. Their team was the last to perform for this year’s Magpasikat to celebrate It’s Showtime’s 14th anniversary.
On Friday, November 10, Team Jhong Hilario, Kim Chiu, and Ion Perez did a play showing how people should use social media responsibly. Their team was the last to perform for this year’s Magpasikat to celebrate It’s Showtime’s 14th anniversary.
Highlighting different scenarios, the three hosts performed a three-part story that is connected to one big story.
Highlighting different scenarios, the three hosts performed a three-part story that is connected to one big story.
The performance started with Jhong playing a father who asks for his family’s attention as they are too much involved in using their phones.
The performance started with Jhong playing a father who asks for his family’s attention as they are too much involved in using their phones.
The actor, dancer, host-turned-politician also performed an interpretative dance with former noontime show dancer Luningning.
The actor, dancer, host-turned-politician also performed an interpretative dance with former noontime show dancer Luningning.
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The second act of the performance highlighted the story of an influencer, played by Kim, who has a “fake” life on social media and has a mother, played by actress Janice De Belen, who seemed to be using her for money.
The second act of the performance highlighted the story of an influencer, played by Kim, who has a “fake” life on social media and has a mother, played by actress Janice De Belen, who seemed to be using her for money.
The third act was performed by Ion as a waiter in a restaurant who goes viral when a video of his argument with a customer, played by actor Bernard Palanca, was posted.
The third act was performed by Ion as a waiter in a restaurant who goes viral when a video of his argument with a customer, played by actor Bernard Palanca, was posted.
While venting out their frustrations, the trio began to perform their “parkour” stunts.
While venting out their frustrations, the trio began to perform their “parkour” stunts.
“Magkakasama nga pero hindi nagpapansinan. Di ba ang cellphone ay para tayo’y pag-ugnayin? Hindi paghiwalayin? Kausapin niyo naman ako!” Jhong angrily said as he climbed and swung across the wall. Kim and Ion also did the same stunts.
“Magkakasama nga pero hindi nagpapansinan. Di ba ang cellphone ay para tayo’y pag-ugnayin? Hindi paghiwalayin? Kausapin niyo naman ako!” Jhong angrily said as he climbed and swung across the wall. Kim and Ion also did the same stunts.
The three simultaneously did the same parkour routines from below the wall up to the top.
The three simultaneously did the same parkour routines from below the wall up to the top.
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In the latter part of their performance, the hosts gave heartwarming messages to their loved ones as they dropped the intriguing question, “Ikaw, gaano ka ka-responsable sa paggamit ng cellphone?”
In the latter part of their performance, the hosts gave heartwarming messages to their loved ones as they dropped the intriguing question, “Ikaw, gaano ka ka-responsable sa paggamit ng cellphone?”
Jhong, who called his daughter Sarina said, “Sarina anak, sana pag malaki ka na at marunong ka na gumamit ng cellphone, wag mo kalimutan kumustahin ang mommy at daddy ha?”
Jhong, who called his daughter Sarina said, “Sarina anak, sana pag malaki ka na at marunong ka na gumamit ng cellphone, wag mo kalimutan kumustahin ang mommy at daddy ha?”
The actor also noted that when the time comes that his daughter needs someone, he will just be “a one call away” for her.
The actor also noted that when the time comes that his daughter needs someone, he will just be “a one call away” for her.
Meanwhile, Kim called her father, who was actually present in the audience.
Meanwhile, Kim called her father, who was actually present in the audience.
She said, “Pa, kamusta? Sa social media mo na lang ako nakikita, mas nakakapagupdate pa ako sa ibang tao kaysa sa ‘yo.”
She said, “Pa, kamusta? Sa social media mo na lang ako nakikita, mas nakakapagupdate pa ako sa ibang tao kaysa sa ‘yo.”
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She also added how much she loves her father and with him getting older, she doesn't want to regret not telling him how she feels.
She also added how much she loves her father and with him getting older, she doesn't want to regret not telling him how she feels.
In a tearful message, Ion talked to his mother, who was also present in the studio, asking for forgiveness for his attitude towards her while going through his struggles.
In a tearful message, Ion talked to his mother, who was also present in the studio, asking for forgiveness for his attitude towards her while going through his struggles.
“Sana mapatawad mo ako,” he said.
“Sana mapatawad mo ako,” he said.
He also sent an emotional message for his sister. “Para sa ate ko na di na namin kapiling, gustong gusto ko lang sabihin na maraming maraming salamat.”
He also sent an emotional message for his sister. “Para sa ate ko na di na namin kapiling, gustong gusto ko lang sabihin na maraming maraming salamat.”
Vice was also seen shedding tears with his partner and mother-in-law.
Vice was also seen shedding tears with his partner and mother-in-law.
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During the interview part, Kim shared the reason behind their performance’s concept.
During the interview part, Kim shared the reason behind their performance’s concept.
“Gusto nating mag-inspire ng mga madlang pipol, lalo na ngayon sa mga kabataan. Hindi nila nagagamit ang cellphone ng maayos. And para sa lahat din mensahe din namin na ingatan niyo po yung paggamit ng salita dahil hindi niyo po alam kung ano pong nagagawa nito.”
“Gusto nating mag-inspire ng mga madlang pipol, lalo na ngayon sa mga kabataan. Hindi nila nagagamit ang cellphone ng maayos. And para sa lahat din mensahe din namin na ingatan niyo po yung paggamit ng salita dahil hindi niyo po alam kung ano pong nagagawa nito.”
“Sa cellphone, sa posting, sa social media, kapag di mo ginamit ng tama pwede nang magka-giyera,” Jhong added.
“Sa cellphone, sa posting, sa social media, kapag di mo ginamit ng tama pwede nang magka-giyera,” Jhong added.
“When it comes to social media, think before you click,” co-host Anne Curtis agreed.
“When it comes to social media, think before you click,” co-host Anne Curtis agreed.
Director and one of Magpasikat 2023 judges, Olivia “Inang” Lamasan commented, “Everything is there, and the message is delivered through very very creative execution of dance and pantomime. Ang galing!”
Director and one of Magpasikat 2023 judges, Olivia “Inang” Lamasan commented, “Everything is there, and the message is delivered through very very creative execution of dance and pantomime. Ang galing!”
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“The best adjective to describe this performance is outstanding,” she expressed.
“The best adjective to describe this performance is outstanding,” she expressed.
She also shared a heartfelt message to the noontime show family.
She also shared a heartfelt message to the noontime show family.
“Ang Magpasikat I know you know it’s a competition among you but it’s not really driven by competitive spirit alone,” she added, “Driven siya ng commitment ninyo to deliver kung ano ang mission ng show.”
“Ang Magpasikat I know you know it’s a competition among you but it’s not really driven by competitive spirit alone,” she added, “Driven siya ng commitment ninyo to deliver kung ano ang mission ng show.”
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