Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | |
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Genre | Game show |
Created by |
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation David Briggs Steve Knight Mike Whitehill |
Developed by |
Viva Television (2000–2002) TV5 (2009–2015) IBC Entertainment Group (2022-present) Sony Pictures Television International (2009–present, under license for TV5 and IBC version) |
Directed by |
Arnel Natividad (IBC: 2000–2002) Bert de Leon (TV5: 2009–2015) Ding Bolaños (IBC: 2013–present) |
Presented by |
Current Bobby Yan (IBC, 2018–present) Former Christopher de Leon (IBC, 2000–2002) Vic Sotto (TV5, 2009–2015) Drew Arellano (IBC, 2012–2016) Cesar Montano (IBC, 2016–2018) |
Theme music composer |
Keith Strachan Matthew Strachan Nick Magnus (2007–14) |
Opening theme | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Opening Theme (2007–2014) |
Ending theme | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Ending Theme (2007–2014) |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Language(s) |
Filipino English |
No. of seasons |
IBC: 21 TV5: 14 |
No. of episodes |
IBC: n/a (airs every Saturday) TV5: 220 (final) |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) |
2000–2002: Vic del Rosario, Jr. (IBC) 2009–2015: Toni Rose delos Santos (TV5) 2012–present (IBC): Rowie Valencia Lorna Feliciano |
Location(s) |
Viva Television Studio (2000–2002) Riverbanks Center (2002) TV5 Studios (2009–2015) IBC Studios, Broadcast City (2012–2019) IBC Compound Center, Capitol Hills Drive (2019-present) |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 60 minutes (with commercials) |
Production company(s) |
Viva Television (2000–2002) Celador (2000-2002)TV5 (2009-2015) IBC Entertainment Group (2012-present) 2waytraffic (2009-2018) Stellify Media (2018-present) |
Distributor | Sony Pictures Television (2019-present) |
Broadcast | |
Original channel |
IBC (2000-2002, 2012-present) TV5 (2009-2015) IBC Plus (2020-2021) |
Picture format |
480i (SDTV) (2000–2002, 2009–2015) 1080i (HDTV) (October 4, 2015–present) |
Original run |
IBC First incarnation: November 13, 2000 – December 14, 2002 Second incarnation: September 30, 2012 – present TV5 First incarnation: May 23, 2009 – October 2, 2010 Second incarnation: May 15, 2011 – February 26, 2012 Third incarnation: July 1, 2012 – October 7, 2012 Fourth incarnation: September 8, 2013 – January 11, 2015 Fifth incarnation: May 10, 2015 – November 22, 2015 |
Chronology | |
Related shows |
UK version US version |
External links | |
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire page Website |
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (abbreviated as WW2BAM, informally called as Milyonaryo) is a Philippine television game show based on the original British format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The main goal of the game is to win 2 million Philippine pesos (earlier 1 million) by answering 13 multiple-choice (previously 12, 15) questions correctly. If an incorrect answer is given, the contestant will leave with the guaranteed amount in the last safe haven they have correctly answered. However, a contestant may opt not to answer a question and walk away with their full winnings. Contestants are given various "lifelines" to help them answer the questions.
The show first aired from November 13, 2000 until December 14, 2002 on the government-sequestered channel on the government-sequestered IBC. It was produced by Viva Television,[1][2] and was hosted by actor Christopher de Leon and returned on IBC in September 30, 2012, it is currently hosted by Bobby Yan and previously hosted by Christopher de Leon from 2000 to 2002; and the second incarnation hosted by Drew Arellano from 2010 to 2016 and Cesar Montano from 2016 to 2018.
On May 23, 2009, the game show was revived by TV5,[3] with actor-host-comedian Vic Sotto as the new host.[4][5] The show ran until November 22, 2015.
The show is created, developed and produced by IBC Entertainment Group and broadcast on IBC's Weekend Panalo evening block and worldwide via IBC's subscription-based international brand Global IBC, it airs every Saturday at 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. (PST), with streamed live via Facebook pages of IBC and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.
Currently, it is one of the highest rating programs of IBC and one of the longest-running game shows in the country that blazed a trail in Philippine television since its inception on November 20, 2000. The show is a top-rater in its time slot and it started the era of game show in the Philippines.
Overview[]
Since it started airing on IBC in 2000, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? has been able to rekindle the Pinoy viewers’ game show craze. To note, the show has consistently maintained its status as a top-rating show of the Kaibigan Network. Viewers have seen how ordinary Filipinos tried their luck in the game show and saw the biggest change in their live.
History[]
IBC Version[]
The first version of the show was hosted by actor Christopher de Leon. The first season of the original Millionaire, which began on November 13, 2000, had its 15th question prize of ₱1,000,000. In 2001, the final question's prize was doubled to ₱2,000,000.
In November 13, 2000, it airs every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 to 9 p.m. On July 7, 2001, it extended on Saturday from 8 to 9 p.m. when the timeslot moves to 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as of July 9, 2001. It means that the game show has attracted a wide viewership.
The show lost its popularity soon after its original studio in Parañaque City (Viva Television Studio, the same one used by the Philippine version of The Weakest Link) was destroyed by a fire, and after the show moved to Riverbanks Center in Marikina City. Its was the last original episode was aired December 14, 2002.
No one has ever won the game by way of answering all fifteen questions correctly in this incarnation. There have been two contestants who went the closest: DLSU professor Amelita Lopez-Forbes and actress Sharon Cuneta, who each answered 14 questions correctly and won a million pesos in separate instances in 2001.
On September 2012, after an almost 12-year hiatus, IBC announced to comeback of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? with Drew Arellano relaunch on September 30, 2012. The show aired at the IBC studio in Broadcast City, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City. Drew's hosting for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? marks his homecoming of sorts to IBC, where he bannered the daily throwback show, Retro TV. A promo is being sponsored by the network in connection to comeback acquired license of the international version of the game show.
On September 30, 2012 with two options like the High-risk Money Tree has one safe haven amount of #₱20,000 and four Lifelines are +1, Fifty-fifty, Jump the Question and Switch in more times, in addition of a new lifeline: Double Dip. While the Classic Money Tree has two safe havens are amount of #₱20,000 and #₱150,000 and Four New Lifelines: Phone-A-Friend, Ask the Audience, People Speak and Ask the Host having more times.
The money tree used in the IBC version is as follows (bold values indicate guaranteed amounts):
- Money Tree (2000)
- ₱1,000
- ₱2,000
- ₱3,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱30,000
- ₱40,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱200,000
- ₱300,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱500,000
- ₱1 MILLION (top prize)
- Money Tree (2001–2002)
- ₱1,000
- ₱2,000
- ₱3,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱30,000
- ₱40,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱200,000
- ₱300,000
- ₱500,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2 MILLION (top prize)
- High-Risk Money Tree (September 30, 2012–March 28, 2015)
- ₱1,000
- ₱3,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱70,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱250,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱600,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
On April 5, 2015, the program replaced the 15-question format with a new 13-question format. Still, they also being the 4 Lifelines (Jump the Question, +1, Ask the Audience and Switch). In June 3, 2018, Bobby Yan was announced as the host of the show, replacing Montano due to his focus on TV and movie commitments.
- Money Tree (April 5, 2015–December 30, 2018)
- ₱1,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱30,000
- ₱40,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱200,000
- ₱300,000
- ₱500,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
In March 9, 2020, the show bans entering live audience temporarily as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. On March 22, 2020, the show temporarily suspended new episodes and started re-airing only one previous episode as a replay in order to stop the spread of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic outbreak in the Philippines as a precautionary measure. On March 29, 2020, however, the show taped new episodes via work from home arrangements. On June 14, 2020, the studio of the show resumed its taping of new episodes with stricter safety measures and without an audience, where the cameras rolling again was made thanks to the government's approval of safety guidelines, that include rules on physical distancing, tests, and limiting of staff. Since there was no live audience as part of the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, this marked the first time the show did not have "Ask the Audience" as a lifeline. A new lifeline, Ask the Host, was introduced.
From October 10, 2020 to July 11, 2021, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? was also available on IBC Plus Channel 47. The show commemorated its 20th anniversary of the world's longest-running game show on Philippine TV on the same day.
- Money Tree 1 (January 21, 2019–January 8, 2022)
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱250,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱600,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
- Money Tree 2 (January 15, 2022–presents)
- ₱1,000
- ₱2,000
- ₱3,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱500,000
- ₱1,005,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
2009-2015: TV5 Version[]
In April 2009, promotional videos and content about the comeback of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? started airing on TV5. Vic Sotto was announced as the host of the show.[6][7][8]
The revival began airing on May 23, 2009. Following the network move, the show was taped in a new set in the TV5 Studio and used the updated graphics, title sequence, and music from the 22nd series of the original UK version.[9][10] It premiered as a celebrity special, featuring 10 celebrities as contestants in the Fastest Finger First—Ara Mina, Mo Twister, Manilyn Reynes, Polo Ravales, Megan Young, Jay Manalo, Nadia Montenegro, Rafael Rosell, Gladys Reyes, and Assunta De Rossi.[11]
The Fastest Finger Finger round which determined the contestant who be playing was removed in favor of auditioning through text entry and mall shows starting season 6. Producers now have a predetermined list of contestants from the auditions.
This incarnation of the show featured different money tree and lifeline formats. The last episode was aired on November 22, 2015.
The third ₱2,000,000 winner by Eduardo Gaeilo Pajinag, Jr. in October 20, 2013.
- First incarnation (Season 1 to 4)
- Second incarnation (Season 4 to 7)
- Third incarnation (Season 7 to 9)
- Fourth incarnation (Season 10 to Season 13)
- Classic Money Tree (2009–2012)
- ₱1,000
- ₱3,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱70,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱250,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱600,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
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- High-Risk Money Tree (2013–2015)
- ₱1,000
- ₱3,000
- ₱5,000
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱70,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱250,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱600,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
The show returned on May 10, 2015 with a brand new format. The program replaced the 15-question format with a new 12-question format. Money Trees were not named instead they are just identified as Money Tree 1 and Money Tree 2, respectively. To distinguished both Money Trees, the first one has two "Safe Havens" (Question #2 and #7) and it has 3 Lifelines (Phone-A-Friend, Switch and Double Dip). Meanwhile, Money Tree 2 have only 1 "Safe Haven" (Question #2) and 4 Lifelines (Phone-A-Friend, Switch, Double Dip and Fifty-Fifty). The "People's Speak" Lifeline from the preceding incarnations was removed and it was replaced by the return of Phone A Friend.
- Money Tree 1 (2015)
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱70,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱250,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱600,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
- Money Tree 2 (2015)
- ₱10,000
- ₱20,000
- ₱35,000
- ₱50,000
- ₱70,000
- ₱100,000
- ₱150,000
- ₱250,000
- ₱400,000
- ₱600,000
- ₱1,000,000
- ₱2,000,000 (top prize)
Top-prize winners[]
Throughout the original run on IBC, no contestant completed the game by answering all fifteen questions correctly. There were two contestants who came the closest—De La Salle University associate professor Amelita Lopez-Forbes, and actress Sharon Cuneta on December 25[12]—who each answered 14 questions correctly and won a million pesos in 2001.
In the TV5 incarnation, there were 3 contestants who have won the top prize.
Sharon Cuneta (January 9, 2010)[]
₱2 million (15 of 15) | |
According to Act 4 of Macbeth, which is an ingredient the witches added to their potion? | |
• A: Serpent's fang | • B: Dragon's tail |
• C: Lizard's leg | • D: Bat's tooth |
Sharon Cuneta's question |
Sharon Cuneta had previously played in the IBC version of Millionaire and walked away at question 15 with ₱1,000,000,[12] splitting her winnings equally in thirds—for the San Lorenzo Ruiz Formation and Learning Center, for the Chosen Children Foundation, and for the sick daughter of her colleague.[13]
On January 9, 2010, three days after her birthday, Cuneta once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in the Philippine franchise's history.[14] All of the money she won was donated to the Hospicio de San Jose.[15] Coincidentally, the 13th question in her game was about the name of the island the orphanage is located, Isla de Convalecencia.[15] The final question was about William Shakespeare's work, Macbeth.[16]
Karl Jonathan Aguilar (September 18, 2011)[]
₱2 million (15 of 15) | |
What is the name of the list of old books prohibited by the Roman Catholic Church for its members? | |
• A: Index Literatura Prohibitre | • B: Index Librada Prohibantum |
• C: Index Librodo Prohibitore | • D: Index Librorum Prohibitorum |
Karl Jonathan Aguilar's question |
On September 18, 2011, the Philippine version gained its second top prize winner: IT specialist Karl Jonathan Aguilar.[17][18] The final question was about the name of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum.[16] He did not use his lifelines up to the 13th question worth ₱600,000.[19] When his last lifeline, Phone-A-Friend, was used during the final question; his friend suggested one of the wrong answers.
Gaeilo Pajinag, Jr. (October 20, 2013)[]
₱2 million (15 of 15) | |
What is the title of poem by Lewis Carroll that uses nonsense words? | |
• A:Gibberish | • B:Jabberwocky |
• C:Twaddle | • D:Gobbledygook |
Eduardo Gaeilo Pajinag, Jr.'s question |
The third top-prize winner was IT auditor Eduardo "Gaeilo" Pajinag, Jr. on October 20, 2013. He said that he auditioned seven times unsuccessfully before being accepted.[20][21] He was the first winner of the new money tree, the High-Risk money tree. The final question was about Jabberwocky, the nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll. The other options were synonyms of "nonsense". After considering where the dance group Jabbawockeez got their name,[22] he answered correctly to win the ₱2 million peso top-prize.[23][24]
Maria Sophia Celestine Guiterrez (Daragang Magayon) (January 16, 2018)
₱2 million (12 of 12) | |
Ano Sa STLC QC 36th Foundation Anniversary EcoModelo 2017 Costumes? | |
• A: Retro | • B: Cosplay |
• C: Philippine Mythological Characters | • D: Mr. and Ms. St. Therese Pageant Day |
Maria Sophia Celestine Guiterrez's question |
On January 21, 2018, Maria Sophia Celestine Gutierrez once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in EcoModelo 2017 Philippine Mythological Characters Daragang Magayon Costume (Ms. Photogenic)
Shinaya Rain Uligan (Tikbalang) (January 24, 2018)
₱2 million (12 of 12) | |
Ano Ang Cascada Dahil Sa Gabi Sa Ingles? | |
• A: Can't Stop The Rain | • B: Everytime We Touch |
• C: Miracle | • D: Because The Night |
Shinaya Rain Uligan's question |
On January 28, 2018, Shinaya Rain Uligan once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in EcoModelo 2017 Philippine Mythological Characters Tikbalang Costume (Ms. Eco-Costume)
Francheska Muega (February 1, 2018)
₱2 million (12 of 12) | |
Ano Ang Sash? | |
• A: Ecuador | • B: Adelante |
• C: Ganbareh | • D: Encore Une Fois |
Francheska Muega's question |
On February 4, 2018 Francheska Muega once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in Ms. St Therese 2016 Eagle Costume (2nd Runner Up Mr. & Ms. ST. Therese 2016)
Jessica Anne Santiago (February 21, 2018)
₱2 million (12 of 12) | |
Ano Ang Instyler Paano Pitik Sa Buhok Transformations? | |
• A: Gloria | • B: Emerald |
• C: Haley | • D: Kimberley Locke |
Jessica Anne Santiago's question |
On January 14, 2018, Jessica Anne Santiago once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in EcoModelo 2015 COSPLAY Fairy Tail Costume Pink & Green Eco Runaway 2015
Gillana Meekaella Mina (Mayari) (March 13, 2018)
₱2 million (12 of 12) | |
Ano Ang All Of Nothing Sa Christopher Lawrence? | |
'• A: October's Child | '• B: Warp |
'• C: Rush Hour | '• D: Nitro |
Gillana Meekaella Mina's question |
On March 11, 2018 Gillana Meekaella Mina once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in EcoModelo 2017 Philippine Mythological Characters Mayari Costume
Vian Gabirelle Sampang (March 22, 2018)
₱2 million (12 of 12) | |
Ano Ang D-Crew 2 US Si Alison Wade? | |
• A: SUNKiSS DROP | • B: Beautiful Inside |
• C: It's A Small World | • D: A thing called LOVE |
Vian Gabirelle Sampang's question |
On March 18, 2018 Vian Gabirelle Sampang once again played on the show and won ₱2,000,000, making her the first top prize winner in Ms. St Therese 2016 Red Costume (Eco Runner Up Mr. & Ms. ST. Therese 2016)
Format[]
Game rules[]
Payout structure | |||||||
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Question number |
Question value | ||||||
IBC | TV5 | ||||||
2000 | 2001–2002, 2012-2022 | 2022-present | 2009–2015 | 2013–2015 | 2015 | ||
Classic | High Risk | Money Tree 1 | Money Tree 2 | ||||
15 | ₱1,000,000 | ₱2,000,000 | |||||
14 | ₱500,000 | ₱1,000,000 | ₱1,005,000 | ₱1,000,000 | |||
13 | ₱500,000 | ₱600,000 | |||||
12 | ₱300,000 | ₱400,000 | |||||
11 | ₱200,000 | ₱250,000 | |||||
10 | ₱100,000 | ₱150,000 | |||||
9 | ₱50,000 | ₱100,000 | |||||
8 | ₱40,000 | ₱70,000 | |||||
7 | ₱30,000 | ₱35,000 | ₱50,000 | ||||
6 | ₱20,000 | ₱35,000 | |||||
5 | ₱10,000 | ₱20,000 | |||||
4 | ₱5,000 | ₱10,000 | |||||
3 | ₱3,000 | ₱5,000 | N/A | ||||
2 | ₱2,000 | ₱3,000 | |||||
1 | ₱1,000 | ||||||
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The 10 contestants who have passed the auditions play in the preliminary round called "Fastest Finger First". Contestants must arrange the four answers in the correct order stated within the question (i.e. alphabetically, chronologically). The contestant who answers the question correctly and in the fastest time plays the main game. In the event that nobody answered the question correctly, a new question is asked. If two or more contestants gave the correct order at the same time, there is a tiebreaker question between the contestants to determine who advances to the main game.
After completing Fastest Finger First, the contestant begins the main game where he/she must answer a series of increasingly difficult questions. The questions are valued at progressively higher sums of money, up to the top prize of ₱2,000,000 (₱1,000,000 in 2000). The 15 questions are randomly chosen by the computer from a list of pre-generated questions based on general knowledge. For each question, there are four options labelled from A to D. During the game, contestants are given three lifelines to help them with a question at any time. There are two safe havens at questions 5 and 10. If a contestant answers a question incorrectly but has passed a safe haven, they leave with the safe haven amount. If a contestant is unsure about a question, they may walk away and leave with the amount they have already banked. To confirm that their answer is final, the host asks "Is that your final answer?". Upon saying "final answer" together with the selected option, their answer is deemed final and cannot be changed. The host is not shown the correct answer on his monitor until a contestant has said "final answer". If the episode has reached the end of its allotted time, a klaxon is cued to highlight this. Contestants who are still playing the main game would return in the next episode to continue their game.
Over the course of the show's run, the format of Millionaire was changed in a number of aspects, mainly relating to the setup of questions and the payout structure used in the game, along with minor tweaks and changes in other aspects:
- In 2000, contestants had to answer fifteen questions, with two safe havens at ₱10,000 and ₱100,000, and could use the 50:50, Phone-A-Friend and Ask the Audience lifelines at any time within the game.
- The following year, the ₱400,000 question was removed. ₱500,000 and ₱1,000,000 became the 13th and 14th question values, respectively. The top prize was increased to ₱2,000,000.
- The TV5 version launched with a new money tree with modified cash values, but still with a top prize of ₱2,000,000. The safe havens were ₱20,000 and ₱150,000. The same 3 lifelines were offered.
- Starting in season 6, the Ask the Audience was replaced with People Speak. Switch was also introduced as a fourth lifeline in the 6th season. It was available only after passing the second safe haven. Additionally, the Fastest Finger Finger round was removed in favor of auditioning through text entry and mall shows. Producers now have a predetermined list of contestants from the auditions.
- In the 10th season, Phone-A-Friend was removed. Instead, Switch was available from the beginning of the game. A new format was also introduced where the contestant may choose between the Classic and High Risk money tree. In the High Risk money tree, the second safe haven at ₱150,000 was removed, but a fourth lifeline, Double Dip, was added and could be used at any point within the game.
- In the 14th season, the questions were reduced from 15 to 12. Unlike its British counterpart, the first three questions were simply removed. The money trees were identified as Money Trees 1 and 2, where 1 is the Classic format and 2 is the High Risk format. The lifelines available were Phone-A-Friend, Switch and Double Dip. 50:50 was added as a fourth lifeline in High Risk format. Also, the three pre-arranged friends were displayed onscreen.
Lifelines[]
Contestants are given a set of lifelines to help them in the game. Lifelines may be used once only.
- +1 (2015–2020): The contestant may invite a friend onstage from the audience to assist with the current question. After the question result, the friend must return to the audience.
- 50:50 (2000–2015, 2016–present): The computer removes two random incorrect answers, leaving the correct answer and one incorrect answer.
- Phone-A-Friend (2000–2012, 2015, 2020–present): The contestant calls one of their friends from their predetermined list. They are given 30 seconds to discuss the question.
- Ask the Audience (2000–2022): The members of the audience are polled using a keypad with buttons labelled from A to D. They press the button corresponding to the answer they think is the correct one. The percentage of the answers are shown onscreen and on the monitors.
- People Speak (2011–2015, 2022–present): Members of the audience who think that they know the answer are instructed to stand up. The contestant selects three people to be asked for their answer. A ₱20,000 cash prize is split equally to the selected people who have answered correctly.
- Switch (2011–2015, 2016–2020): The computer picks a new question of the same value. Any lifelines used on the original question are not reinstated. This lifeline was initially available after question 11. It was made available from the beginning of the game in the succeeding seasons as a replacement for Phone-A-Friend.
- Double Dip (2013–2015, 2020–2022): The contestant is given two chances to answer a question. If the first answer is incorrect, they cannot walk away and must give a second answer.
- Ask the Host (2020–present): Introduced during the 2020 season, this lifeline allows the contestant to ask for the host's advice on the current question and give the best possible answer. If used and the contestant answers, both the contestant and host do not see the correct answer until the computer reveals it.
- Jump the Question (2012–2016): This lifeline allowed the contestant to skip the current question, but the money associated with it was removed from play. It could be used twice per game from 2012 to 2015, but only once from 2015 to 2016.
Who Deserves to Be a Millionaire?[]
For four episodes starting from December 12, 2009 to January 2, 2010, a special charity edition of the show was held called Who Deserves to Be a Millionaire?. [25] Each episode comprised one celebrity and a representative from his/her chosen charity playing as a team. Rules stayed the same. The special charity edition returned on December 4, 2011 and lasted until December 25, 2011. Four celebrities have played for their chosen charity.
The following are the celebrities who played in this special edition and the prize that they each won:
- 2009:
- Efren Peñaflorida for the Dynamic Teen Company (₱400,000)
- Lucy Torres-Gomez (₱150,000; wrong on question 13)
- Sen. Francis Escudero (₱250,000)
- Ruffa Gutierrez (₱400,000)
- 2011:
- Gloria Diaz (₱400,000)
- Atty. Persida Rueda-Acosta from Face to Face and Public Atorni (₱600,000)
- Tessa Prieto-Valdez (₱400,000)
- Aiza Seguerra (₱400,000)
Celebrity players[]
- Main article: List of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Philippine game show) episodes and contestants
Awards and nominations[]
- Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Philippine game show)
Notes[]
- The simplified title is the Tagalog translation of "Millionaire" and often used by Christopher De Leon in the Viva/IBC version and now, Bobby Yan in the IBC version.
References[]
- ↑ Who Wants to Be A Millionaire: Feature Show Archived retrieved via www.viva.com.ph 04-05 2009
- ↑ WWTBAM Feature Article coutesy of www.telebisyon.net retrieved via www.telebisyon.net 04-05-2009
- ↑ Fragment of the old show retrieved via www.youtube.com 04-05-2009
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/21758/Vic-Sotto-hosts-his-first-game-show-via-%3Cem%3EWho-Wants-To-Be-A-Millionaire%3C-em%3E
- ↑ Who Wants to be a Millionaire on TV5 hosted by Vic Sotto retrieved via www.tv5.com.ph 05-16-2009
- ↑ Vic Sotto will host TV5's Who Wants to be a Millionaire?|language=en |work=PEP.ph |url= |url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27
- ↑ [https://web.archive.org/web/20090518100323/http://www.tv5.com.ph/mediacentre/pr14_043009.html Who Wants to be a Millionaire on TV5 hosted by Vic Sotto |publisher=TV5 |archive-date=2009-05-18 |url-status=dead}}
- ↑ Bossing Vic Sotto hosts Who Wants to be a Millionaire |date=2009-05-17 |type=Trailer
- ↑ Celebrity WWTBAM UK - 18th August, 2007 (1/2) |date=2017-06-30 |type=Television production
- ↑ TV5: Who Want to be a Millionaire - First few minutes |date=2009-05-24 |type=Television production
- ↑ Bossing Vic Sotto hosts Who Wants to be a Millionaire |date=2009-05-17 |type=Trailer
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Sharon Cuneta wins a million
- ↑ [https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2002/02/04/149468/sharon-nag-donate-ng-p1-m Sharon nag-donate ng P1-M|work=Philstar |url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27}}
- ↑ [https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/09/10/sharon-cuneta-wins-p2-m-millionaire-game-show Sharon Cuneta wins P2-M in 'Millionaire' game show|url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27}}
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 [https://www.pep.ph/news/24355/sharon-cuneta-wins-p2m-in-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire Sharon Cuneta wins P2M in Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?|url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27}}
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 All WW2BAM? PH Winners (2010 - 2013) |date=2020-05-20 |last=Elpedes |first=Andre |type=Television production
- ↑ TV5 shows topped Sunday primetime, based on Nielsen Media Research data|url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27
- ↑ [https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/09/13/1203541/your-chance-be-millionaire-back Your chance to be a millionaire is back|url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27}}
- ↑ Who Wants to be a Millionaire PH (9/18/2011) |date=2015-09-10 |last=Aguilar |first=Karl Jonathan |type=Television production
- ↑ IT auditor wins P2M jackpot in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire|url-status=dead
- ↑ IT auditor P2M richer|url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27
- ↑ Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 06.2 |date=2013-10-22 |type=Television production
- ↑ Eduardo Pajinag Jr.: Winner of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" 2013|url-status=live |access-date=2020-09-27
- ↑ Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 06.3 |date=2013-10-22 |type=Television production
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/533870/stars-tv5s-weekend-winners
See also[]
- More exciting shows on Viva-TV
- More telenovelas from Viva-TV
- Millionaire is back on Viva-TV
- Globe's biggest text promo lends Viva-TV as Home of the Stars on IBC helping hand
- Viva-TV Gives Free Movie Treats with ‘Viva Box Office’ on IBC
- Viva-TV shows topped Sunday primetime on September 30 at IBC
- Anja Aguilar is her winner in Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
- Christmas Day on IBC this 2012
- Blockbuster movies reign on Viva Box Office and Sinemaks
- Winner weekend on Viva-TV: PBA, Born to be a Star, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and more!
- Valentines Day for WW2BAM this 2013
- A hit telenovela Rosalinda on IBC
- All-network to air SEA Games in the Philippines
- Winner is congressman Ryan Gonzales of Who Wants to be a Millionaire
- Viva block time deal with the Kapinoy network
- IBC relaunches more Kapinoy programs
- Nadine Lustre gives a cample performance for her year 20th birthday
- A celebrates Who Wants to be a Millionaire turns 13th anniversary
- IBC-13 marks 53rd anniversary by topping ratings
- VIVA Channel Partners with FICTAP, Brings Star Power to 14th International Cable Congress
- Sports MMA Crossfire – ONE FC finalizes Rise to Power PPV lineup, signs broadcasting deal
- STAR-STUDDED SHOWS ON 13
- Top 30 Programs in June 2013 – Kantar Media
- Your chance to be a millionaire is here
- IBC′s ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ Opens Audition on Jan 12
- Primetime Winner in 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'
- Janella Salvador Tries Her Final Answer in 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'
- Janella Salvador Winner at P2M in 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'
- IBC Summer Station ID 2014 - 'I Love Summer Kapinoy Forever'
- Retro TV returns to IBC
- IBC-13 breaks boundaries; announces good news for 2014
- IBC-13’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire? hits it big in Mega Manila
- Born to be a Superstar takes the No.1, three more IBC-13 shows enters top 30: Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 11)
- Perfect Dates is on IBC's Panalo Weekend
- IBC-13's Top-Rater Who Wants to be a Millionaire? scoring the high ratings last October 4 and 5
- 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' turning 14th birthday for a month-long on November 1
- IBC-13 celebrates watershed year with ‘Isang Bawat Christmas Party’
- The Sequestered TV Station Becomes A Giant Network
- Drew Arellano turns 35 in 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' this January 18
- Enchong Dee Appears on IBC for Hot Seat in ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’
- Two shows, remains IBC's triumvirate Sunday night programming
- David knows how to fight Goliaths continues
- IBC 13’s “Cash Cab Philippines” to go up against “Game ng Bayan” and “Wowowin”
- "Cash Cab Philippines" vs. Wowowin vs. Game ng Bayan the game show 'war' starts March 7
- Robin vs. Willie vs. Ryan: The game show ‘war’ is on!
- ‘Wowowin’ Beats ‘We Will Survive’ and ‘Game ng Bayan,’ ‘Glory Jane’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ in National TV Ratings
- IBC-13 Named Best TV Station in 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards
- ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?,’ Now with Cesar Montano's Game Master Beginning August 7 on IBC-13
- The digital screen rules
- IBC 13’s ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ Opens Audition on January 7
- National TV Ratings (January 21, 2019 - Monday)
- ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?’ is Still the No. 1 Program in PH
- “Merry Ang Pasko sa Kaibigan Mo"- IBC 13 Christmas Station ID 2019
- List of programs broadcast by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
External links[]
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire page from TV5 website
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Philippines on Facebook
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on Twitter
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