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EXCLUSIVE: SOU hosts AC Soriano, Nicki Morena, Wize Estabillo on bringing happiness to Madlang Onliners

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>As <em>Showtime Online U</em> (SOU) marks its 10th year, hosts AC Soriano, Nicki Morena, and Wize Estabillo looked back on their journey with the online show and shared what the milestone means to them.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>, the three hosts shared how they feel about celebrating the decade-long run of <em>SOU</em> and the connection they have built with the Madlang Onliners.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787367487557NEW THUMB - 2026-08-22T110052.624.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Nicki, who started her journey as a Kalokalike winner before becoming a SOU host, expressed her gratitude to the people who paved the way for the online show.</p><p>“Grateful and tumatanaw na rin ng utang na loob din sa mga nakasimula na. Kumbaga, they walked so we could run and join the online marathon kaya thank you so much sa inyo guys,” she said.</p><p> Her appreciation for <em>SOU</em> grew even deeper when she experienced being a Madlang Onliner herself in the two years that she stayed abroad with her husband.</p><p>“Yung Madlang Onliners mas nagkaroon iyon ng lalim sa akin noong ako naman ‘yung nasa kabilang part ng screen kasi mas naiintindihan ko talaga yung saya na nadadala ng <em>Showtime</em>,” she expressed.</p><p> For Nicki, watching <em>SOU</em> while abroad also provided a sense of familiarity during a period when she was adjusting to life away from home.</p><p>“Sa abroad kasi hinahanap mo yung sarili mo. Ang hirap talaga mag-uproot. Yung (pananood sa) <em>Showtime Online U</em>, ayon yung pakiramdam na kapag labas mo ng bahay di mo alam kung sino ka pero pag-uwi mo ng bahay alam mong may uuwian ka na hindi mo man pamilya pero <em>Showtime Online U</em>, na parang may anchor ka to your home (sa Pinas),” she added.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcRCQMGGo40/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=728&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A8882495.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>For Wize, being part of the show is an honor, particularly because the hosts get to bring entertainment and good vibes directly to the Madlang Onliners watching from home.</p><p>“Mayroon tayong privilege na makapagpasaya ng ating mga Madlang Onliners sa kanilang mga bahay, especially yung mga nagre-replay. Tayo yung nagbi-bridge ng online, ng gap, sa ating Madlang Onliners,” he explained.</p><p>Beyond the fun and banter, Wize emphasized that being a <em>SOU</em> host also comes with responsibility.  </p><p>“To be part of <em>SOU</em>, lalo na maging host dito, sabi nga sa Spider Man ‘with great power comes with great responsibility’. So kapag host ka, hindi ka lang basta dadaldal, hindi lang basta magbibigay saya, but magiging responsible sa mga sinasabi mo kasi may audience ka, manonood sa’yo and may naiimpluwensyahan ka,” he said.</p><p>Wize explained that <em>SOU</em> serves as a bridge between the <em>It&#x27;s Showtime </em>program and its online viewers, keeping them engaged even before the main show airs.</p><p>“Just like the main show, tayo naman yung doon sa gap show. Tayo yung nagiging medium para mas maging hook pa yung viewers online na hindi sila mabagot habang di pa umeere yung main show. Hindi lang nagbibigay ng kasiyahan pero nagiging responsible din tayo sa pagbibigay unformation sa Madlang Onliners,” he stated.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcPclspibcy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=728&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A8860405.300000072%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>For AC, meanwhile, the happiness <em>that</em> SOU brings is something that extends to the hosts themselves.</p><p>“May mga days na may pinagdaanan ka pero pagkapasok mo ng studio dapat happy tayo na parang in a way na nakakatulong sa akin,” AC said.</p><p>AC believes that the happiness they share on screen has also helped strengthen their bond behind the scenes, saying: “Feeling ko nagra-radiate talaga sa samahan natin, na sa family namin na masarap sa feeling na we made a family dahil doon sa happiness.”</p><p>As they celebrate the milestone, AC also emphasized that the 10th anniversary is a collective achievement involving not only the current hosts but everyone who helped establish <em>SOU</em>. </p><p>“Feeling ko mas more on collective na celebration ito. Hindi lang kami yung mga nandito kundi (kasama na rin) yung mga nagsimula on and off cam. Kung hindi naman sa isang tao na nakaisip na maglagay tayo ng online show na <em>Showtime Online U</em>, wala tayo rito. Maraming salamat,” he said.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FitsShowtimena%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0ti5TxunoZkmPpi8BoMdD2xiNd9qZ1SpriZt35B7daCkgydwamYboSDHqicRRv89Rl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Launched in 2016, <em>Showtime Online U </em>serves as the online companion to the Kapamilya noontime program <em>It&#x27;s Showtime</em>, featuring additional interviews with guests and contestants, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive segments and more interactions with Madlang Onliners.</p><p>Over the years, SOU has become another platform for <em>It&#x27;s Showtime</em> to connect with its audience beyond the television screen.</p><p>Currently, the show is hosted by AC Soriano, Nicki Morena, Wize Estabillo, Marielle Montellano, JM Dela Cerna, Eris Aragoza, Anthony Castillo, Jannah Alanise Chua, Lorraine Galvez, Mackie Empuerto, Anne Tenorio, Sheena Belarmino, and Zeah Nestle Pala.</p>

<p><b>Showtime Online U hosts AC Soriano, Nicki Morena, and Wize Estabillo reflect on 10 years of bridging the gap with Madlang Onliners.</b></p>

Showtime Online U hosts AC Soriano, Nicki Morena, and Wize Estabillo reflect on 10 years of bridging the gap with Madlang Onliners.