Angel Locsin Plays on Minute to Win It Finale; Surprise Announcement Awaits?

Actress and TV personality Angel Loscin is set to cap off “Minute to Win It’s” successful run as she conquers the 60-second circle of ABS-CBN’s top-rating game show in its finale next week.

In the special back-to-back episode on February 20 and 21, Angel sends the studio audience roaring when she teases host Luis Manzano that they will officially be back together if she completes a particular challenge.

Amid overwhelming pressure, will Angel be able to finish the said challenge in less than a minute? How will Luis react if Angel succeeds? What could be the surprise announcement at the end of the show?

Also playing in the finale week of “Minute To Win It” are “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, “Got to Believe” stars Ian Veneracion and Benjie Paras, and basketball superstars Jeron Teng and his father Alvin and boxer Gerry Penalosa with his son JC. Who among them will win the elusive P1 million jackpot prize?

“Minute To Win It” has recorded consistently high ratings since it started airing on ABS-CBN over a year ago and has made waves all over the country for its highly addictive and nerve-wracking games using everyday items found at home, at school, and at the office. It has also become a hit among adults and kids alike as it launched different editions such as the Junior Challenge, Head to Head Challenge, and Family Challenge, each with their own thrilling set of rules.

Don’t miss the final week of “Minute To Win It,” Mondays to Fridays (February 17 to 21), 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH or follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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Minute to Win It Airs Finale Episode on February 21; Angel Locsin is Guest Player

After more than a year on ABS-CBN Prime Tanghali, hit game show Minute to Win It will finally bid goodbye. The game show hosted by Luis Manzano will air its final episode on February 21.

Minute to Win It premiered on January 14, 2013. The game show has contestants taking part in a series of 60-second challenges using objects commonly available around the house and the Philippine franchise particularly had aired four formats including the original, junior, head to head challenge and family and team challenge. 

According to the show's producer Rose Casala, Minute to Win It is supposed to air for only 11 weeks. However, it has been extended for more than a year. She's also hoping that the show will return after its hiatus.

On Twitter, host Luis Manzano posted a message of gratitude to all the fans which made the show a success.

"Today is the last taping day of #Minute2winitPH! :) wow, more than a year and the most successful franchise of the show! :) thank you guys!" Luis said.

For its last two episodes which will air on February 20 and 21, Angel Locsin will be the guest player. The actress recently admitted that she and Luis are setting things straight and are now exclusively dating.

Before the show goes off the air, the PHP 1,000,000 cash prize has been won for the first time by the chefs tandem of Tristan Encarnacion and Niño Logarta. 

Minute to Win It will be replaced by the singing game show The Singing Bee hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez. Previously airing on Saturdays after It's Showtime, the show will now be a daily habit starting February 24.

Photo courtesy of Mico del Rosario

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Kim Chiu, Xian Lim and Sam Milby Play in Minute to Win It First Anniversary Week

Will Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Sam Milby, and Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago dare to play all the challenges in “Minute to Win It’s” 60-second circle to bring home the top-rating game show’s elusive P1 million jackpot prize?

Beginning Monday (Jan 13), “Minute to Win It” will air for one full week special episodes to mark its first anniversary featuring the said celebrity players and some of its notable regular players.

Will Xian give way to Kim in their Head to Head Challenge? Will Bea Rose rule the 60-second circle just as she conquered the world with her beauty? Will Sam give in to pressure or triumph against it?

“Minute to Win It” will also bring back some of its extraordinary regular players on Friday (Jan 17) to play a special set of games and also show the inspiring stories of how their lives  have changed since playing and winning huge cash prizes in the game show.

Since it started airing on ABS-CBN last year, “Minute to Win It” has stood to become one of the most successful versions of the popular international franchise for its consistent top ratings and for creating a wave of excitement among viewers due to its deceptively easy challenges using everyday items found at home, at school, and at the office. It has also become a hit among adults and kids alike as it launched different editions such as the Junior Challenge, Head to Head Challenge, and Family Challenge, each with their own thrilling set of rules.

Watch the anniversary week of “Minute to Win It,” hosted by Luis Manzano, from Monday to Friday (Jan 13-17), 11 AM on ABS-CBN. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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National TV Ratings (August 25-26): Minute to Win It Beats Anak Ko Yan; Got to Believe Debuts Strongly

Luis Manzano's Minute to Win It emerged victorious over Anak Ko Yan hosted by girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado the first time the two shows were pitted against each other. The Kapamilya game show got 18.7% versus it's rival's 9.6%.

ABS-CBN new programs debuted on a high note with Koreanovela Wish Upon A Star getting 12.4% versus With A Smile's 8% and the pilot episode of KathNiel's Got To Believe making it on 2nd place with 34% TV ratings nationwide.

Meanwhile, The Voice of the Philippines first live shows which aired Sunday only got 22.5%, far from its usual near 30% ratings during the Blind Auditions and some Battles episodes. However, it was a hit on social media, with several topics trending on Twitter worldwide and nationwide.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on August 25-26, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

August 25, 2013 (Sunday)
Daytime: 1. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 16.3% 2. GMA Blockbusters: Free Willy 3 (GMA-7) -13.0% 3. ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN) - 12.4% 4. Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) - 12.1% 5. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Finale Marathon (ABS-CBN) - 12.0% 6. LUV U (ABS-CBN) - 11.5% 7. Sunday All Stars (GMA-7) - 11.4% 8. GMA Blockbusters: My Neighbor’s Wife - 11.1% 9. Superbook (GMA-7) - 10.7% 10. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%	Primetime: 1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 24.3% 2. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 23.1% 3. The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 22.5% 4. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 21.7% 5. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 21.4% 6. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 17.5% 7. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 15.6% 8. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 13.2% 9. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 10.4% 10. Sine Ko 5ingko Prime (TV5) - 5.6%
August 26, 2013 (Monday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful with My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 24.9% 2. Minute to Win It (ABS-CBN) - 18.7% 3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 17.5% 4. Mga Basang Sisiw (GMA-7) - 15.0% 5. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 14.5% 6. Maghihintay Pa Rin (GMA-7) - 13.5% 7. Pyra (GMA-7) - 13.0% 8. The Love Story of Kang Chi (ABS-CBN) - 12.9% 9. Wish Upon A Star (ABS-CBN) - 12.4% 10. Kaasan (GMA-7) - 12.3%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 37.7% 2. Got To Believe (ABS-CBN) - 34.0% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 32.6% 4. Annaliza (ABS-CBN) - 23.8% 5. Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - 20.4% 6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 19.6% 7. Anna Karenina (GMA-7) - 18.6% 8. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 16.1% 9. My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7) - 14.5% 10. Binoy Henyo (GMA-7) - 13.3%

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Luis Manzano vs Jennylyn Mercado; Couple Unfollow Each Other on Social Media

Showbiz couple Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado will be pitted against each other weekday mornings when their shows go head-to-head starting August 26.

The new parent-kid reality show of GMA-7 Anak Ko Yan (That's My Baby), hosted by Jennylyn Mercado, will directly compete with Luis Manzano's game show Minute to Win It on ABS-CBN. The two programs will literally clash since both will be shown on the same timeslot.

Jennylyn Mercado posted on Instagram a screenshot of Luis Manzano's comment about her earlier post on the timeslot of her new show Anak Ko Yan. 

"Announcement… Dahil nag decide ang management na ipagtapat an minute to win it sa anak ko yan….Nag decide rin kami ni @mercadojenny na i unfollow ang isa’t isa at wag na muna magusap habang umeere mga show namin, hope you understand… :p hehe," Luis said.

The screenshot was captioned by Jennylyn: "Yes... Wala munang i love you, i miss you, lambingan, hug at kung ano ano pa. Di muna siguro kami rin magkikita muna at maguusap. (Pero kami [pa] rin syempre) yun lang muna sa ngayon. Hope you understand. @luckymanzano."

Jennylyn in her interviews said that she told Luis about the impending clash between their shows. She also said that they just love to joke around but both support each other no matter what. She also assured that there will be a healthy competition between them.

We will see in the coming days on who will emerge victorious between the two and their competing programs. One thing is for sure though--Jennylyn is the winner in Luis' heart.

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National TV Ratings (June 3-4): Anna KareNina Remake Fails Kapuso Primetime

The Kapuso remake of Anna KareNina registered 16.2% and 15.7% on its first two days, the lowest TV rating in recent memory of a GMA-7 program airing right after its early evening newscast (around 8 PM). 

Anna KareNina 2013, which stars Joyce Ching, Barbie Forteza and Krystal Reyes, was pitted with the country's number 1 show today, Juan Dela Cruz of Coco Martin after the end of epic-serye Indio which obviously succumb to not so high ratings as well.

Meanwhile, Be Careful With My Heart is still the leader in daytime followed by either Minute to Win It, Eat Bulaga and It's Showtime. Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on June 3-4, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

June 3, 2013 (Monday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 25.8% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 16.9% 3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 14.2% 4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.9% 5. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 11.0% 6. To The Beautiful You (ABS-CBN) - 10.9% 7. Wansapanasummer (ABS-CBN) - 10.4% 8. My Little Juan (ABS-CBN) - 10.1% 9. Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) - 9.9% 10. Dugong Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 9.4%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 36.2% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 32.9% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 26.3% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 20.2% 5. Annaliza (ABS-CBN)/24 Oras/Anna Karenina (GMA-7) - 16.2% 6. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 15.0% 7. Love And Lies (GMA-7) - 12.6% 8. Missing You (ABS-CBN) - 10.7% 9. Home Sweet Home (GMA-7) - 9.6% 10. Queen And I (GMA-7) - 8.3%
June 4, 2013 (Tuesday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 26.3% 2. 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ABS-CBN) - 18.4% 3. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 14.0% 4. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 12.9% 5. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 12.0% 6. My Little Juan (ABS-CBN) - 10.7% 7. To The Beautiful You (ABS-CBN) - 10.6% 8. Kakambal Ni Eliana/I Do, I Do (GMA-7) - 9.6% 9. Mga Basang Sisiw (GMA-7) - 9.5% 10. Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 9.2%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 35.1% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 34.4% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 27.0% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 20.9% 5. Annaliza (ABS-CBN) - 16.7% 6. Anna Karenina (GMA-7) - 15.7% 7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 15.2% 8. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 14.9% 9. Love And Lies (GMA-7) - 12.8% 10. Missing You (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%

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'Minute to Win It' Junior Edition Caters to Kids and Teens 9-15 Years Old

Pinoy kids now have a shot at winning big and exciting prizes in ABS-CBN’s top-rating game show “Minute to Win It” as it launches its much-anticipated Junior Edition this Monday (April 29).

“Junior Minute to Win It” will cater to kids and teens 9 to 15 years old and will feature brand new, thrilling challenges they will surely enjoy this summer.

Join in the fun in the preliminary battle where two kids or two pairs of kids will face off and outdo each other in five challenges in the 60-second circle to accumulate points. Whoever completes each challenge first gets to win toys, gadgets, and trips to different kiddie destinations in the world.

The kid or pair that gets the most points in the end will bag P75,000 and will get the chance to play in the ultimate challenge with the top prize of P500,000.

Thousands of kids have joined the auditions held in ABS-CBN and in other parts of the country for this kiddie edition. On Monday’s premiere, child wonders Zaijan Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat will battle with Bugoy Cariño and Brenna Garcia.

“Junior Minute to Win It” will run for six weeks until early June. “Junior Minute to Win It” is the first edition for kids that has been launched in the history of the TV game show franchise.

More viewers continue to tune to “Minute to Win It” as it recorded a national TV rating of 19.4%, based on data from Kantar Media last Monday (April 22). It rated almost 13 points higher than rival program “Unexpected You” of GMA that only registered 5.6%.

Watch “Junior Minute to Win It” beginning on Monday (April 29) at 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Play on Minute to Win It

Must Be… Love stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla take on the deceptively easy tasks to get the P1 million jackpot prize in ABS-CBN’s top-rating game show “Minute to Win It” hosted by Luis Manzano. 

Kathryn and Daniel are two of the first teen players of Minute to Win It’s Teen Challenge that premiered this week featuring Filipino teens to usher in the summer season. To calm her down, Daniel surprised Kathryn by dropping by and watching her play the nerve-wracking game, which had the studio audience going wild. 

Will one of them be the first millionaire of “Minute to Win It”? Watch “Minute to Win It” from Mondays to Fridays at 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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'Minute to Win It' Opens Teen Tryouts and Online Auditions

After a month of showcasing celebrity contestants in “Minute to Win It,” ABS-CBN’s top-rating game show introduced its first regular contestant Monday (Feb 11).

Ordinary Filipinos now have a shot at winning P1 million and teens who think they can complete the show’s misleadingly easy games can join the teen tryouts to be held this Saturday (Feb 16). Tryouts will begin at 9 AM until 4 PM at the ABS-CBN Center Road in Quezon City and will be open to teens aged 15-18 years old. 

Meanwhile, people aged 18 and up may audition online by uploading a video of themselves completing “Minute to Win It” tasks in one minute and uploading it to cge.tv. 

“Minute to Win It” continues to pull in more viewers nationwide compared to its rival program as shown last Monday when it registered a national TV rating of 16.9%, six points higher than GMA’s “Knock Out,” which only rated 10.6%. 

Win P1 million in one minute by joining “Minute to Win It,” which airs Mondays to Fridays at 11AM on ABS-CBN and hosted by Luis Manzano. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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National TV Ratings (February 8): Juan Dela Cruz Hits 38.2%, Temptation of Wife Soars

ABS-CBN's huge action-drama serye Juan Dela Cruz garnered its highest TV rating so far on Friday, February 8 with 38.2% sealing its fate as the newest primetime leader. The said episode featured the first appearance of Coco Martin in the series.

Meanwhile, Be Careful with My Heart is continuing its winning streak on noontime followed by Minute to Win It. The finale episooe of GMA-7's Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga remake also registered a high rating. Temptation of Wife dethroned Kahit Konting Pagtingin to clinch the primetime 4th spot.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on February 8, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

February 8, 2013 (Friday)

Daytime: 

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 29.0% 

2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) – 19.4% 

3. Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (GMA-7) – 17.1% 

4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 13.8% 

5. Yesterday’s Bride (GMA-7) – 13.0% 

6. One Piece (GMA-7)/Smile, Dong Hae (GMA-7) – 12.5% 

7. Detective Conan (GMA-7) – 11.8% 

8. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.7% 

9. MasterChef Pinoy Edition/May Isang Pangarap (ABS-CBN) – 11.0% 

10. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 10.7%

Primetime: 

1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) – 38.2% 

2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) – 35.6% 

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 27.5% 

4. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 20.7% 

5. Kahit Konting Pagtingin (ABS-CBN) – 20.1% 

6. Indio (GMA-7) – 19.8% 

7. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) – 19.4% 

8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 16.7% 

9. Pahiram ng Sandali (GMA-7) – 16.6% 

10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 11.6%

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ABS-CBN, Philippine Leader in Adapting Global TV Formats

ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest and leading conglomerate, has successfully launched the local versions of three global TV formats, Shine International’s “MasterChef” and “Minute to Win It,” and Endemol’s “Deal or No Deal.”

“MasterChef Pinoy Edition,” hosted by award-winning actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, started airing in November 2012 in the channel’s morning timeslot to consistently high ratings. ABS-CBN gave the hit cooking reality show a Filipino flavor by dubbing it a kusina serye (kitchen series) highlighting the real-life struggles and triumphs of the aspiring cooks who come from different generations, places, and economic backgrounds.

The kusina serye runs back-to-back with widely popular game show “Minute to Win,” solidifying the viewership of ABS-CBN’s morning block. “Minute to Win It,” hosted by actor-VJ Luis Manzano, came out in mid-January and has regularly placed on the list of the top 10 most-watched weekday programs in the Philippines. The show has triggered a wave of excitement among audiences who root for players carrying out misleadingly easy challenges. Its first weeks have also had the country’s most popular celebrities play and will soon feature regular contestants from the tryouts.

This Philippines’ highest rating game show in 2012 was also a hit franchise produced by ABS-CBN. The fourth season of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” which banks on host Luis Manzano’s fresh hosting style and engaging interaction with players, ended up as last year’s top 8th most watched program in urban and rural homes nationwide, with a national TV rating of 25%, based on data from Kantar Media. Launched on Philippine TV in 2006, “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” has set itself apart from the other versions of Endemol format because of its unique elements such as the dancing 24K girls, the signature hand gestures signifying ‘deal’ and ‘no deal,’ and an energetic and interactive audience. The program was so outstanding that it was chosen as one of the only three countries to be part of USA’s “Deal or No Deal – Around the World” edition in 2008.

This year, meanwhile, ABS-CBN is set to release local versions of hit reality shows to give Filipinos a platform to reach their dreams. ABS-CBN continues to discover world-class acts in the fourth season of Fremantle’s “Pilipinas Got Talent,” which is set to debut early this year. Production is also underway for “The Biggest Loser Doubles,” to be hosted by acclaimed actress Iza Calzado, the second local edition of the Shine International format. Nationwide auditions, meanwhile, have already begun for the Philippine debut of singing competition “The Voice of the Philippines,” licensed by Talpa Media Group. In the next few weeks, ABS-CBN will announce the judges for its first season.

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'Minute to Win It' Pilot Wins Big in National TV Ratings

The pilot episode of ABS-CBN’s newest game show “Minute to Win It” reigned on its timeslot in nationwide TV ratings and entered the top 20 most watched programs last Monday (Jan 14). 

Based on data from Kantar Media, it registered a national TV rating of 21% vs “Knock Out” (9%) and “Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master” (6.4%) of GMA, and even captured the 7th slot in the top 20 programs across urban and rural homes. 

Viewers can start practicing at home following the introductory blueprints of some of the show’s seemingly easy challenges using ordinary materials like eggs, pencils, ping pong balls, and tissue. 

This week, watch out for the nail-biting games of Kapamilya celebrities playing the game Maja Salvador, Martin Nievera, Zanjoe Marudo, K Brosas, Melai Cantiveros, and Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup. 

Don’t miss “Minute to Win It” with host Luis Manzano, Mondays to Fridays at 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH.

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Be Careful With My Heart Airs on a New Timeslot Starting January 14, New Show Lineup Revealed

Beginning Monday (January 14), the country’s no.1 daytime kilig-serye “Be Careful With My Heart” will air in its newest timeslot, 11:45am. The Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap starrer will be shown right after ABS-CBN’s newest game show “Minute To Win It.”

Continue to spread the good vibes in the morning and fall in love with the exciting new-age fairytale of Maya (Jodi) and Sir Chief (Richard) in “Be Careful With My Heart,” weekdays, 11:45am on ABS-CBN Primetanghali. 

Here is the preview of shows and new timeslot for ABS-CBN UmaGanda and Primetanghali starting Monday, January 14.

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Minute To Win It Premieres January 14 on ABS-CBN Prime-Tanghali

You don’t need special talents or extraordinary intelligence but only a certain level of skill to win P1 million in ABS-CBN’s new game show “Minute to Win It” that begins on Monday (Jan 14), 11 AM on ABS-CBN.

The show will give a whole new meaning to the adage “time is gold” where no effort is too small and every fraction of a second counts. It also encourages players to work hard and practice at home using everyday materials such as pencils, eggs, ping pong balls, and cards for a shot to change their lives.

Studio players only need to complete ten challenges, each under one minute, to bring home the whopping P1 million cash prize.

Host Luis Manzano is excited for his new role in the show to encourage players who are under a lot of pressure.

“The biggest challenge is backing up the player. I’ll stand by the player as much as possible. Sometimes players lose the heart to continue so I have to look for ways to build up their confidence to make them get on with the game and earn more money,” he said.

He also added, “In ‘Deal or No Deal,’ I try to be neutral between the Banker and the player. In ‘Pilipinas Got Talent,’ I serve as the contestant’s kabarkada. In ‘Minute to Win It,’ I’m a cheerer.”

Playing in the game show’s pilot episode is comedy concert queen AiAi delas Alas. Some of the games she will have to complete include running a piece of thread through the eyes of ten needles using one hand and knocking over four soda cans using a yo-yo strapped to the back of her waist. Will AiAi bring home P1 million?

Also trying out the show’s nerve-wracking yet simple games during the pilot week are Kapamilya celebrities Cristine Reyes, Rico J. Puno, Maja Salvador, Zanjoe Marudo, K Brosas, and Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup.

“Minute to Win It” made waves in the United States and around the world for its highly addictive and nerve-wracking games that challenge ordinary people to hone their skills. It has been franchised in 40 countries, including Australia, India, and the United Kingdom.

Don’t miss “Minute to Win It,” Mondays to Fridays beginning January 14, 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minutetowinitPH.

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'Minute to Win It' Try-outs this January 7 and 8 at ABS-CBN Center Road

Do you think you can knock over a pyramid of beverage cans using rubber bands or pull all tissues out of a box one by one, using only one hand – all under 60 seconds? Complete tasks like these using everyday household items in less than one minute and you can win P1 million in ABS-CBN’s newest game show “Minute to Win It.”

From the international production company that brought you the local versions of “The Biggest Loser” and “MasterChef,” “Minute to Win It” made waves in the United States and around the world for its highly addictive and nerve-wracking games that challenge ordinary people to hone their skills for a chance to change their lives. It has been franchised in 40 countries, including Australia, India, and the United Kingdom.

The Philippine version of “Minute to Win It” will be hosted by Luis Manzano. Contestants take part in a series of challenges that utilize readily available items, in less than 60 seconds each. With each level increasing in difficulty and cash prize, contestants will have to decide if they stop playing and take the money they’ve earned, or continue for a shot at P1 million.

Try-outs for the game show will open on January 7 and 8, 8AM at the ABS-CBN Center Road in Quezon City to people 18 years old and above. Interested participants are encouraged to practice at home the games mentioned above.

Challenges that also await participants also include fanning three raw eggs with a pizza box into a pre-designated area on the other side of the stage, stacking eight octagon bolts on top of each other using a barbecue stick to form a tower that must be freestanding for three seconds, tossing a water bottle and getting it to land upright on a table five feet away, and sucking candies with a straw and placing them one at a time on straws standing vertically.

Watch out for “Minute to Win It” this January on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbn.com.

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