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Wikipedia article
'Wansapanataym' (Filipinization of the English phrase "'once upon a time'") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997 to February 27, 2005, replacing 'The Sharon Cuneta Show', then re-aired from 2006 to 2007 and from September 11, 2010 to April 14, 2019 replacing 'Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla' and was replaced by 'Hiwaga ng Kambat', the series was aired on ABS-CBN's 'Yes Weekend!' primetime block with new episodes and remakes of past episodes. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Wansapanataym returned on air every weekend until some time in 2020, temporarily replacing '24/7' and 'Home Sweetie Home' until the broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN expired.
History
'Wansapanataym' was launched in 1997, having genre similarities with the ABS-CBN Foundation-produced education program 'Hiraya Manawari' (which features Filipino short stories for children) and the 1980s series 'Pinoy Fantasy'. A film was also produced based on the show's genre, which starred Shaina Magdayao, Serena Dalrymple and Christopher de Leon.
Judy Ann Santos and the late Rico Yan graced the very first episode of 'Wansapanataym'. In 2004, the show was reformatted featuring two child characters (Sharlene San Pedro and Nash Aguas) and a magical book inside a chest in every prologue and epilogue of an episode.
This show is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 6:00 pm. Also past episodes (2003-2013) is currently streaming on Yey! YouTube Channel every Tuesday, 10 am.
1999 film
The movie adaptation of only one episode was made in 1999. The story is about an orphan named Anna (Shaina Magdayao) who searched for her long-lost father (Christopher de Leon). With the help of the guardian angel Barbiel (Serena Dalrymple), Anna was able to see her father for a moment.
Cast and characters
*Shaina Magdayao as Anna
*Christopher de Leon as Gary Asuring
*Angel Aquino as Sylvia Enrique
*Serena Dalrymple as Barbiel
*Rosemarie Gil as Doa Tisay Enrique
*Romeo Rivera as Don Victor Enrique
*Jericho Rosales as Michael
*Gloria Sevilla as Manang Bising
2010 revival
During the ABS-CBN Trade Launch In 2010, it was announced that 'Wansapanataym' would return with new episodes. Unlike previous revivals, this one focuses on adaptations based on "komiks" in the first season. It premiered on September 11, 2010, with its first episode "'Inday Bote'" starring Melai Cantiveros-Francisco. The succeeding seasons will focus on the original format. The revival version initially aired on Saturday nights, but since 2014, 'Wansapanataym' moved to Sunday nights again and onwards.
After 9 years of broadcast airing, 'Wansapanataym' was ended with the replay of Selfie Pa More Sasha No More on April 14, 2019.
'WansapanaSummer'
'WansapanaSummer' is a re-run of the past episodes from the revival version. It was aired every weekday mornings on the network's 'Umaganda' morning block from 2013 to 2015.The first run of 'WansapanaSummer' began airing on April 29, 2013 every Mondays to Fridays at 10:15 AM, replacing 'Ohlala Couple'.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131025032428/http://abscbnpr.com/national-tv-ratings-urban-rural-april-30-to-may-5-2013/ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): April 30, to May 5, 2013] The highest rating was 18.3% on May 10, 2013.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084137/http://abscbnpr.com/national-tv-ratings-urban-rural-may-8-10-13-2013/ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): May 8, 10 13, 2013] It ended on June 20, 2013.
In 2014, the series aired again on weekday mornings at 10:15 AM from March 17, 2014 until April 11, 2014, replacing 'Crazy Love'.
In 2015, a re-run of 'My App #Boyfie' was abruptly aired at 9:15 AM from April 13, 2015 until April 24, 2015, replacing 'Haikyu!!' which had only aired five episodes.
'Wansapanataym Classics'
'Wansapanataym Classics' is a re-run of past episodes from the old, original version. It was aired on Jeepney TV and Yey! channel.Theme song
The theme song was sung by Michelle Ayalde and in the movie and TV series. It was composed by Homer Flores, with lyrics by Jose Bartolome. The song was used from 1997 until 2004. The theme song was changed in 20042005 & 2010 and is sung by Nyoy Volante this version is also currently used in the revival until 2019.
Awards and recognitions
Revival series
See also
*List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
*GMA Telesine Specials
References
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