Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, Ogie Diaz has made a name for himself by wearing many hats over the years. From being a well-known comedian who naturally tickles the funny bones of his audience to a showbiz reporter whose scoops are highly anticipated, Diaz’s career has been filled with unexpected ventures that have earned him the public’s attention.
With his notable presence on social media, particularly with his hit YouTube channel Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update, which currently has 3.85 million subscribers, Diaz’s next move in entertaining his audience comes in an unexpected form—a game show.
Marking his return to TV, Quizmosa is a variety show that aims to appeal to showbiz and pop culture fans by turning the hottest and juiciest gossip into a unique game.
During the media launch for the show, Diaz shared that with his success online, he noticed a stark difference between the large digital audience and the declining number of television viewers. When TV5 approached him with the idea for the show, he was excited about the prospect of encouraging more people to return to the once sought-after medium.
“Our goal is to have more people watching TV again,” said Diaz.
Media5 Chief Operating Officer Dino Laurena explained that the idea for Quizmosa stemmed from the realization that TV5 hadn’t aired a new celebrity or showbiz show in a while.
“Since we’ve grown used to a lot of drama in the afternoon, we were challenged to come up with a show that would entertain and hopefully wake people up around that time,” he told the media.
“Quizmosa is the ultimate way for our viewers to test their inner ‘marites’ and ‘tolits’ while having fun. Through this innovative format, Ogie – an exciting addition to the Kapatid family – will undoubtedly elevate and energize our Kapatids’ afternoon viewing experience,” said TV5 President and CEO Guido Zaballero.
Straying from the usual formula, Quizmosa blends the concepts of a game show and a talk show, as it becomes the first gossip quiz show in the Philippines. Guests on the show will go through three rounds of trivia questions testing their knowledge of past and current showbiz events, as well as pop culture. Using a simple point system, the guest with the highest number of correct answers wins.
“We’re confident this show will be a hit, especially at a time when gossip is no longer limited to neighbors,” said Diaz.
“This show doesn’t just dive into the lives of personalities and celebrities. It adds excitement and a bit of thrill to the issues that people usually come across,” he added.
Joining Diaz as his “Quizmates” are comedian and content creator Ton Soriano, social media personality Tita Jegs, and young heartthrob Kid Yambao. Diaz emphasized the importance of having co-hosts he shares good rapport with to keep the show engaging, which led him to choose these three as his co-hosts.
“Before the show, we already knew each other, and that’s important because it’s tough when you’re not sure if they’ll be offended or uncomfortable with the jokes. With them, we can easily banter,” said Diaz, adding that he also guides them on TV hosting since it differs from the social media space they are more familiar with.
Quizmosa airs Monday to Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on TV5, right after Eat Bulaga.
