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Original language(s) Filipino and English Final episode date 14 February 2015 | 8/10 IMDb Country of origin Philippines First episode date 19 December 2009 Number of seasons 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Genre EdutainmentMagazine show Written by Jorron L. Monroy (Head Writer and Skit Director)Eva Marie ErcillaWilfred VillaruelLeonard "Lee" Junio-Gasid Starring Sabrina ManMiggy JimenezLianne ValentinoIsabel "Lenlen" FrialNomer LimatogMiggs CuadernoKyle Danielle OcampoPotchi Mascots Cast Similar Kap's Amazing Stories, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, The Bottomline with Boy, AHA!, Diyos at Bayan Presented by Sabrina Man, Miggy Jimenez, Lianne Valentino, Isabel "Lenlen" Frial, Nomer Limatog, Miggs Cuaderno, Kyle Danielle Ocampo Executive producers Rochelle Guison (2012-15), Buboy Favor (2009-12) Camera setup Multiple-camera setup Running time 30 minutes Production companies GMA Entertainment TV, Columbia International Food Products Release December 19, 2009 – February 14, 2015 Color Color | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tropang Potchi (lit. Troop of Potchi) is a Philippine children's television program sponsored by Columbia International Food Products which currently airs on GMA Network. Set in a modern milieu, the program aims to promote traditional Filipino values through comic narrative stories and feature segments.
Contents
- History
- Final cast
- Former cast
- Catholic Mass Media Awards
- Golden Screen TV Award
- New York Festivals
- PMPC Star Awards For TV
- References
History
The show was first aired from December 19, 2009 to January 16, 2011 on GMA's then lifestyle channel, Q (now GMA News TV). The program was basically a talent show for elementary school children hosted by six child actors together with a strawberry-colored mascot, Potchi. The show included educational segments where children are taught spelling, vocabulary, grammar, science, people, and nature, among other things. The game portion, on the other hand, features a giant game board that challenges the children's mental and physical abilities. Other regular segments in the show are "Video-OK!," where children send in videos of themselves or their friends and relatives; "Aprub!," a feature on people, events, and places that are remarkable and worthy of getting the Potchi "aprub" mark, "Dear Kapotchi," a portion where viewers can send feedback and even school activity announcements; and "Sabi ni Potchi," (lit. Potchi says) a series of short stories featuring Potchi the mascot, injecting humor, commentary and trivia.
It ran for 4 seasons until Columbia wanted to reformat the program into a weekly values-driven narrative show with informative feature segments. With the new direction, in 2011, Columbia and the network decided to transfer the program to GMA Network and officially aired on April 30 of the same year. The present structure of the show incorporates animated sequences, experiments, and activities to enhance engagement and appeal to a younger demographic. It tackles social topics relevant to the youth, including bullying, internet addiction, gender sensitivity, environmental awareness, the importance of education, and navigating relationships within families and friendships.
Final cast
Former cast
Catholic Mass Media Awards
Golden Screen TV Award
New York Festivals
PMPC Star Awards For TV
