Survivor Philippines, now a reality!

[Gwan Stefeni]

I think this is awesome. I can't join right now coz I don't know how to swim lol but at least it's here!

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GMA-7 gets Philippine franchise of Survivor

Survivor is now in the Philippines.

Rumors have been going on that the popular reality game show will finally have a franchise in the Philippines. It was also rumored that the US version is shooting its next season in an island in Camarines Sur.

Although it is not yet confirmed if the next season of Survivor (US version) is really shooting in CamSur, it has been announced that Survivor will have its own franchise here in the Philippines.

And the Philippine network that got the franchise rights is GMA-7.

In fact, GMA Network has already announced audition dates to search the first batch of 16 castaways in Survivor Philippines.

The audition is open to males and females, 18 to 60 years old. They must be physically fit and willing to become castaways and endure intense physical and mental challenges in an unfamiliar territory for 39 days.

The audition dates are as follows:

DAVAO (SM Davao) - May 1 and 2
CEBU (SM Cebu) - May 5 and 6
ILOILO (SM Iloilo) - May 8 and 9
BAGUIO (SM Baguio) - May 17 and 18
MANILA (SM North Edsa) - May 21 and 22
MANILA (SM Manila) - May 23

It has not yet been announced who will host Survivor Philippines, but many are hoping that Paolo Bediones would get the job since he already have an experience hosting this kind of format in Extra Challenge, also in GMA-7.

Survivor was created in 1992 by Charlie Parsons, and the first production to use this format was the Swedish show Expedition: Robinson in 1997.

Soon after, in 2000, other countries developed their own series based on this format: Belgium, Brazil, the Netherlands, and, of course, the United States. Aside from these countries, Survivor has also been franchised in Australia, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

And now, add to that list the Philippines, which has so many breathtaking islands ideal for Survivor locations.

www.gmanews.tv/story/88899/PEP-GMA-7-gets-Philippine-franchise-of-Survivor

showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080416-130822/RP-Survivor-on-GMA-7

[kathy]

Learn to swim!! LOL!! Roger (S2) couldn't swim and he did well!!

Great news, Steph!

[Alicia Calaway]

Just go learn how to swim!!! LOL. I learnt how to, but I haven't swam in about 2 years, lol. Not sure if I still remember how.

[Aras Baskauskas]

That is so awesome! JP, you should so do it!

[τιñα]

JP you need to apply. ;D

[Rudy]

JP! You need to apply! The 1st round always has the least amount of applicants! Besides JP you can try out and if you dont make it at least you know what to expect for the next time! DO IT JP!

[johnk]

I wonder if the Filippino Survivor will have a location in the US

Hurry up and get your ass on Survivor, JP!

[Gwan Stefeni]

If they do it in a jungle where they don't require swimming then I just might apply! Or maybe I'll just do it and tell them I don't know how to swim so put me in a season that doesn't require one lol.

What I don't like though is that they're looking for "physically fit" people. For me that means the muscular, athletic type of people, so we won't be seeing a Cirie or a Big Tom and will probably be filled with model-types. Then again, maybe they just mean "healthy" in a general sense and everyone can apply as long as they don't have any heart diseases or asthma.

I have about a month to decide if I'm going to apply (SM Manila is closest to my area). Maybe I'll just watch the first season and apply for the next one.

[Gwan Stefeni]

Apr 19, 2008 15:16:48 GMT -5 @johnk said:

Filippino

*tries hard to not roll her eyes*

[[[Elisabeth Hasselbeck]]]

I thought I was the worst speller of anything involving your native country.

JP, you should definitely apply!You'd win hands down!

[Gwan Stefeni]

Apr 19, 2008 16:38:38 GMT -5 [[Elisabeth Hasselbeck]] said:

JP, you should definitely apply!You'd win hands down!

WOw thanks lol but honestly, if it's all about strategizing and social skills I have a chance but I would suck at physical challenges I think.

[Michelle Yi hates Thant (lol)]

JP doesn't know how to swim? I learned when I was, like... 3. *wonders how JP can't swim*

JP, if you're worried about being able to get on, learn to swim and then swim 5 miles a day! WAHAHA! I wish I could train you! If you get too tired, I'd poke you with a stick!

[Alicia Calaway]

Apr 19, 2008 16:42:14 GMT -5 Gwan Stefeni said:

WOw thanks lol but honestly, if it's all about strategizing and social skills I have a chance but I would suck at physical challenges I think.

I think you should just try anyway. No harm in that, and it'd be a fun experience!

[Alicia Calaway]

Apr 19, 2008 16:13:44 GMT -5 Gwan Stefeni said:

What I don't like though is that they're looking for "physically fit" people. For me that means the muscular, athletic type of people, so we won't be seeing a Cirie or a Big Tom and will probably be filled with model-types.

Maybe we'll be seeing Marc and Rovilson again...lol

[Rudy]

Apr 19, 2008 18:18:00 GMT -5 Alicia Calaway said:

Apr 19, 2008 16:42:14 GMT -5 Gwan Stefeni said:

WOw thanks lol but honestly, if it's all about strategizing and social skills I have a chance but I would suck at physical challenges I think.

I think you should just try anyway. No harm in that, and it'd be a fun experience!

You dont have to be great at the physical challenges,weve all seen that one the show! Anyways, Alicia is right, it is a lot of fun applying and a great experience! You know that I know that! lol