Pepito Manaloto:Tuloy ang Kuwento(transl. Pepito Manaloto: the story continues) formerly known asPepito Manaloto,Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento,Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento KuwentoandPepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento,is aPhilippine televisionsitcomseries broadcast byGMA Network.Directed byMichael V.,it stars Michael V. andSef Cadayonaboth in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, asPepito Manalotoon the network's Sunday night line up.

Pepito Manaloto
The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card since June 2022
Also known as
  • Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento
  • Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento
  • Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento
  • Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento
GenreSitcom
Created byMichael V.
Directed by
Creative directorMichael V.
Starring
Theme music composerAlbert Tamayo
Ending theme
  • "Pepito Manaloto" by Michael V. (2010–21, since 2022)
  • "Unang Kuwento" by Michael V. (2021–22)[3]
ComposerMichael V.
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Executive producerCathy Soriano
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time35–43 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 28, 2010(2010-03-28)
present

It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, asPepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento.WhilePepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwentowas aired on October 17, 2020,[4]and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series,Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwentowas launched on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022.[5]Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento,started airing on June 11, 2022 which featured the return of the original cast.[2]It is thelongest runningsitcom series of GMA Network.[6]

The series was released onDVDby GMA Home Video.[7]It is streaming online onYouTube.[8]

Premise

The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.[9]

Cast and characters

Cast
Michael V.
Nova Villa
Pokwang
Gladys Reyes
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Former cast

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to theenhanced community quarantine in Luzoncaused by theCOVID-19 pandemic.[29]The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020.[30]Principal photography forPepito Manaloto:Ang Unang Kuwentocommenced in June 2021.[31]

Ratings

According toAGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode ofPepito Manalotoearned a 28.2% rating.[32]The first episode of the show asPepito Manaloto:Ang Tunay na Kuwentoscored a 26.6% rating.[33]The pilot episode ofPepito Manaloto:Ang Unang Kuwentoa 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.[34]

Accolades

Accolades received byPepito Manaloto
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2010 FMTM Awards Best Weekend Series Pepito Manaloto Won
Best Comedy / Musical Series Won
Best Musical / Comedy Lead Actress Manilyn Reynes Won
24th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto Nominated [35]
2011 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Show Won [36]
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Comedy Program Won [37]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program John Feir Nominated [38]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show Mosang Nominated
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program Manilyn Reynes Nominated
FMTM Awards Top TV Series Senior Artists Michael V. Top 9
PIRA Awards Special Award for Insurance Education Pepito Manaloto Won
25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Won [39]
2012 17th Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor / Actress Michael V. Nominated [40]
FMTM Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy / Sitcom / Gag Program John Feir Won
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy / Sitcom / Gag Program Nova Villa Won
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto Nominated [41]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated
USTv Awards Best Situational Comedy Pepito Manaloto Won
2013 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [42]
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Comedy Program Won [43]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program John Feir Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show Mosang Nominated [44]
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [45]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Won
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated [46]
USTv Awards Best Situational Comedy Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won
2014 36th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Program Won [47]
ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Comedy Program Won [48]
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program Michael V. Won
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program Manilyn Reynes Nominated [49]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show John Feir Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Show Nova Villa Won [48]
Janna Dominguez
Jessa Zaragosa
Mosang
Nominated [49]
Gawad Duyan Awards Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [50]
1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Best Sitcom Won [51]
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Nominated [52]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated
Nova Villa Nominated
2015 37th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Acting Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [53]
2nd Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Best Sitcom Won [54]
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Won [55]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated
USTv Awards Students’ Choice of Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won
2016 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards Best Comedy Program Won [56]
BPSU Pinakamagiting na Programang Pantelebisyon Pinakamagiting na Programang Pang-Komedya Won
Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Programang Pang-Komedya Michael V. Won
Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [57]
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Won [58]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Won
Nova Villa Nominated
Silverscreen Entertainment Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (TV Gag / Comedy) Michael V. Won
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (TV Gag / Comedy) Nova Villa Won
US International Film and Video Festival Certificate for Creative Excellence (Comedy category) Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [59]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Nominated [60]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated
Nova Villa Nominated
Silverscreen Entertainment Award Best Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Nominated
8th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART) Awards Won [61]
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Nominated [62]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated
Nova Villa Nominated
2019 Anak TV Awards Anak TV Seal of Approval Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [63]
Household Favorite Award Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Show Nominated [64]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Nominated
Nova Villa Nominated
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Show Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Won [65]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Won
Nova Villa Nominated
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Show Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Won [66]
Best Comedy Actor Michael V. Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Manilyn Reynes Won
Nova Villa Nominated
2024 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Comedy Show Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Won [67]
Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Role Michael V. Won [68]
Best Comedy Programme Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Won
2025 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress Marilyn Reynes Pending [69]
Nova Villa Pending
Best Comedy Show Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Pending

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