Lokomoko

*Lokomoko*
Lokomoko
Genre	Sketch comedy
Written by	Jennifer Academia ; Arthur Archacoso ; Christopher Borja ; Raymund Roland Navarro ; Jovany Ponce ; Rodel Raval ; Dan Salamante ; Wado Siman
Directed by	Al Tantay
Starring	See Lokomoko U casts
Opening theme	"Lokomoko U" by Blanktape
Composer	Arlen "Blanktape" Mandangan
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of episodes	250
Production
Executive producer	Toni Rose delos Santos
Editors	Pablo Garcia ; Arvin Dela Rosa; Julius Tan
Running time	60-90 minutes
Original release
Network	TV5
Release	August 15, 2008 –; September 8, 2013
Related
	Game 'N Go

Lokomoko (Lokomoko is Filipino for Niloloko mo ako, English for "You're Fooling Me!") is a Philippine sketch-comedy show produced by ABC Development Corporation and is airing every Sunday 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (PST) on TV5. It aired from August 15, 2008, to September 8, 2013, replacing PBA on ABC and was replaced by Tropa Mo Ko Unli. It was previously titled as Lokomoko and Lokomoko High. For its final version, it was renamed as Lokomoko U.

Brief history[edit]

The show was one of TV5's first shows, launched during August 9, 2008. Its original format was inspired by Wow Mali yet it was also a semi-gag show until in February 2009, it was adapted into a full-time gag show format airing on Friday evenings. After a year and two months, it moved to Wednesdays on April 7, 2010 with its most current format move to Thursdays in 2010 and eventually are back to Fridays In 2010. On May 6, 2011, the show returns to its original format, Lokomoko. In 2011, it was moved to Sunday, 11:30 am. On April 1, 2012 the show returns Lokomoko U as revival, in July 2012, it was moved to Saturday, 2:30 pm. In 2013 it was back on Sunday in a new timeslot with one and a half hour show from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.

Cancellation[edit]

Lokomoko U aired on its last episode on September 8, 2013, due to its low ratings. On September 14, 2013, a newest gag show was launched as Tropa Moko Unli replacing Lokomoko U, a combination of a former gag shows Tropang Trumpo and Lokomoko U, the casts are now joined forces to have a newest Gag Show on TV5, and the show was also as a part of Weekend Do It Better on TV5.

Cast[edit]

Alex Gonzaga (2008–2011)
Randolf Stamatelaky (2008–2010)
Kim Gantioqui (2008–2010)
Valeen Montenegro (2008–2013)
Caloy Alde (2008-2013)
Cara Eriguel (2009–2010)
Empoy Marquez (2009–2013)
Long Mejia (2009-2013)
Gee Canlas (2009–2010)
Dianne Medina (2009-2010)
Brod Pete (2009–2010)
Krista Valle (2009-2010)
Louise delos Reyes (2009–2010)
Voyz Avenue (2009-2013)
Joseph Bitangcol (2010)
Princess Ryan (2010)
Yana Asistio (2010)
Pauleen Luna (2010)
Rainier Castillo (2010–2011)
Luningning (2010–2013)
Milagring (2010-2013)
Mariposa (2010-2013)
JC de Vera (2010–2013)
Edgar Allan Guzman (2010–2013)
Arci Muñoz (2010-2013)
Alwyn Uytingco (2010-2013)
Tuesday Vargas (2010-2013)
Eula Caballero (2011–2013)
Wendell Ramos (2012-2013)
Vin Abrenica (2012-2013)
Sophie Albert (2012-2013)
Akihiro Blanco (2012–2013)
Chanel Morales (2012-2013)
Mark Neumann (2012–2013)
Shaira Diaz (2012–2013)

Segments[edit]

As Lokomoko High[edit]

Bading Tayong Dalawa, Tadong Dalawa, Payong Dalawa - parodies of Tayong Dalawa teaser
BTEN: Balitang TEN - a parody of TV5 newscast TEN: The Evening News
Darney- a parody of Darna and Barney
Face 2 Face
Isang Basong Luha - parody of the Japanese Drama One Liter of Tears
Jessica Shiopao - a parody of GMA's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
LBM: Loko Bidyo Moko (music video parodies)
Loko Flush Report - a parody of GMA Flash Report, set on a comfort room where the news anchor reads the news while excreting
Midnight BJ - a parody of Midnight DJ
ScotchBob SquarePants - a parody of SpongeBob SquarePants
Tarantang Pinoy - a parody of Talentadong Pinoy
Titik Co. "Titik N'ya, Titik Mo, Titik Nating Lahat"
The Ricky High Exclusives - a parody of Q-27's defunct talk show The Ricky Lo Exclusives
Totoy Buto - a parody of Totoy Bato
Wiwiwi - a parody of ABS-CBN's former noontime show Wowowee
Zorrox - a parody of GMA's Zorro
Parodies of SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, The Singing Bee, Matanglawin
several commercial parodies

As Lokomoko U[edit]

1D La Cruz - a parody of Juan dela Cruz (1D is the nickname for British boy band One Direction)
Awkward Momments
Appliance Whisperer
Babaeng Kutonglupa - a parody of Babaeng Hampaslupa teaser
Bahaw: Ikalawang Hain - a parody of Valiente and second incarnation of Bahaw: Ang Kaning Lamig on Tropang Trumpo
Battle Of The Brainless - a revival from Tropang Trumpo's segment and parody of the famous collegiate game show Battle of the Brains.
Case to Case - a parody of Face to Face
Dude The Moves
EsteRomantiko
Hellfire - parody of short running cooking show Quickfire
Ina, Kapatid, Anak, Apo - a parody of Ina, Kapatid, Anak
Jejemon KoW3Ez B33!
La Bas - a parody of The Buzz
LBM: Loko Bidyo Moko (music video parodies)
Lokomentado - a parody of Dokumentado
Pinoy Brainless - a parody of Eat Bulaga!'s segment Pinoy Henyo
Please Be Careful - a parody of Be Careful with My Heart
Que Horror Family
S.O.S: Sounds of Silence- Sound effects starring Maui Manalo and Miko Aguilar
Star Factory - a parody of Star Factor
Talentadong Family - a parody of Talentadong Pinoy
Tanong Ko Lang, Kulang...
T3: Pa-Load - a parody of T3: Reload
WWEeew - a parody of WWE
Whose Line is it Anyhow? - a parody of popular U.S. game show Whose Line is it Anyway?
"The Joke of the Philippines" - a parody of an ABS-CBN Talent Show of The Voice of the Philippines. The judges are Tuesday Vargas as Parody of Lea Salonga and Long Mejia as Parody of Apl.de.ap.
several commercial parodies

Awards[edit]

Winner, Best Comedy Program - 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards
Nominated, Best Comedy Gag Show - PMPC Star Awards For TV
- Lokomoko High (2009)
- Lokomoko U (2010 & 2012)
- Lokomoko (2011)

External links[edit]

Lokomoko on Facebook
Lokomoko on Twitter