Bubble Gang
{{Short description|Philippine television sketch comedy show}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=May 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Bubble Gang title card.jpg
| alt = An image with the texts "bbl" on the left side and "gang" on the right side, with the number 29 on the background. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
| caption = Title card since 2024
| alt_name = Bblgang{{efn|Since 2023.}}
| genre = Sketch comedy
| creator = Marivin Arayata
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Rosauro "Uro" Q. Dela Cruz (1995–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/195140/lifestyle/video-bubble-gang-director-shares-passion-for-film-photography |title=Bubble Gang director shares passion for film photography |website=GMA Network |date=July 3, 2013 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Faustino, Pia}}
- Bert de Leon (2016–21){{cite news|author=Cruz, Dana |title=Bert de Leon, veteran TV director, passes away |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/427224/bert-de-leon-veteran-tv-director-passes-away/amp |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=December 1, 2021}}
- Frasco Mortiz (since 2021){{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/158130/frasco-mortiz-bubble-gang-a724-20210503 |title=Former Goin Bulilit director Frasco Mortiz now helms GMA-7's Bubble Gang |website=PEP |date=May 4, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2021 |author=Anarcon, James Patrick}}
- Mark David (since 2023)}}
| creative_director = Michael V.
| starring = Michael V.
| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|
- Michael V. (1995–2022, since July 9, 2023)
- Frasco Mortiz (since 2022)}}
| open_theme = {{Plainlist|
- "Bubble Gang (Pwede!)" by Michael V. (2005–2022)
- "Bubble Gang" theme by Frasco Mortiz (since 2022)
- "Bubble Gang (BBL Mash-up Remix)" theme by Michael V. & Frasco Mortiz (since 2023)}}
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Camille Hermoso
- Jan Navaro{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/339033/showbiz/bubble-gang-team-attends-productive-dialogue-with-mtrcb |title=Bubble Gang team attends 'productive dialogue' with MTRCB |website=GMA Network |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=December 10, 2013 |author=Serato, Arniel C.}}}}
| location = Studio 4, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/04/22/933440/chewing-bubble-gang |title=Chewing Bubble Gang |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=April 22, 2013 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Daez, Mikael}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 25–55 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment Group
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|1995|10|20}}
| last_aired = present
}}
Bubble Gang is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up. Frasco Mortiz currently serves as the director, with Michael V., Paolo Contis, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Analyn Barro, Kokoy de Santos, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Cheska Fausto, Matt Lozano and Rabiya Mateo serving as the current cast. It is the longest running comedy show in the Philippines.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2017/10/top-10-longest-running-tv-shows-philippines/ |title=Top 10 Longest-Running TV Shows in the Philippines |website=LionhearTV |date=October 29, 2017 |access-date=July 8, 2024}}
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_UmNDDvymmB8qFg9E4bGB0W3zfxqbo1Y |title=Bubble Gang {{!}} Full Episodes - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 12, 2024}}
Premise
The show features pop culture parody, skits and sketches. It parodies television shows, adverts and famous people.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/624305/meet-new-faces-wacky-bubble-gang |title=Meet the new faces in wacky Bubble Gang |website=The Philippine Star |date=October 27, 2010 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Calderon, Ricky L.}}
Overview
Bubble Gang premiered on GMA Network on October 20, 1995.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/14178/longest-running-television-shows |title=Longest running television shows |website=PEP |date=October 24, 2007 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Godinez, Bong |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228192319/http://www.pep.ph/celeb/14178/longest-running-television-shows/1/2 |archive-date=December 28, 2013 |url-status=live}} It was inspired by the gag show Tropang Trumpo.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/07/24/1006281/kumusta-kapatid-ogie |title=Kumusta, Kapatid Ogie! |website=The Philippine Star |date=July 24, 2013 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Lo, Ricky}} The original cast consisted of Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. Production personnel of the show, Diego Llorico and Marissa "Mykah" Flores later joined the show as cast members.
On October 14, 2011, Isko Salvador, Ceasar Cosme and Chito Francisco from the show's "Ang Dating Doon" segment returned to the show.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/739380/look-whos-back-bubble-gang |title=Look who's back in Bubble Gang |website=The Philippine Star |date=October 21, 2011 |access-date=August 18, 2013}}
On August 2, 2013, Joyce Ching, RJ Padilla, Juancho Triviño and Denise Barbacena joined the show.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-08-02/153/Get-to-know-Bubble-Gangs-new-gang-members |title=Get to know Bubble Gang{{'}}s new gang members |website=GMA Network |date=August 2, 2013 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222724/http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-08-02/153/Get-to-know-Bubble-Gangs-new-gang-members |url-status=dead}}
In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2020/03/17/164497/abscbn-gma-top-rating-shows-comeback-covid19-quarantine/ |title=Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs |author=Adel, Rosette |date=March 17, 2020 |website=Interaksyon |access-date=April 17, 2020}} The show resumed its programming on August 21, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPOp7pWfJFc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/yPOp7pWfJFc |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live |title=Ngayong Agosto, bago ang makikita n'yo! |website=YouTube |date=August 14, 2020 |access-date=August 14, 2020}}{{cbignore}}
On May 27, 2022, Tuesday Vargas, Kim de Leon, Dasuri Choi, and Faith da Silva joined the show, while Aquitania, Mikoy Morales, Barbacena, Liezel Lopez, Arra San Agustin, Lovely Abella, Ashley Rivera, Llorico, and Flores left the show.{{cite news|author=Policarpio, Allan |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/449926/bubble-gang-revamp-whos-in-whos-out/ |title=Bubble Gang revamp: Who's in, who's out |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=May 23, 2022 |access-date=August 6, 2023}}{{Cite web|author=Anarcon, James Patrick |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/166285/bubble-gang-revamp-cast-a724-20220613 |title=Bubble Gang producer explains show's revamp, smaller cast |website=PEP |date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=August 6, 2023}}{{cite web|author=Anarcon, James Patrick |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/165599/michael-v-axed-bubble-gang-cast-a724-20220514 |title=Michael V. reaches out to axed Bubble Gang cast members |website=PEP |date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=August 6, 2023}}
On July 9, 2023, Buboy Villar and Cheska Fausto joined the show, while Valeen Montenegro, Sef Cadayona, Archie Alemania and Faye Lorenzo left the show.{{cite web|author=Siazon, Rachelle |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/174366/bubble-gang-cast-axed-members-a716-20230708|title=Paolo Contis on axed Bubble Gang cast members: "We're not taping friends. We're friends." |website=PEP |language=tl |date=July 8, 2023 |access-date=August 6, 2023}} On the same day, the show commenced filming in front of a live studio audience.{{Cite web|author=Iglesias, Iza |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/05/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bubble-gang-off-to-crack-up-sundays/1899120 |title=Bubble Gang off to crack up Sundays |website=The Manila Times |date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 13, 2023}}
Cast
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| caption2 = Wendell Ramos
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| caption3 = Toni Gonzaga
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| image4 = Jackie Rice (Actress).jpg
| caption4 = Jackie Rice
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| image5 = Sam Pinto by Jopet Sy.jpg
| caption5 = Sam Pinto
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| image6 = Max Collins2.jpeg
| caption6 = Max Collins
| alt6 = An image of Max Collins.
| image7 = Carla Abellana, 2014 (cropped).jpg
| caption7 = Carla Abellana
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| image8 = Juancho Trivino at 2013 Candy Style Awards,May 10, 2013.jpg
| caption8 = Juancho Triviño
| alt8 = An image of Juancho Triviño.
| image9 = Ara Mina (cropped).jpg
| caption9 = Ara Mina
| alt9 = An image of Ara Mina.
| image10 = Jak Roberto at the Meant to Be production presentation.jpg
| caption10 = Jak Roberto
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- Michael V.
- Diego Llorico {{small|(since 1996)}}
- Paolo Contis {{small|(since 2005)}}
- Chariz Solomon {{small|(since 2010)}}
- Betong Sumaya {{small|(since 2012)}}
- Analyn Barro {{small|(since 2017)}}
- Kokoy de Santos[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ5ZEUMnqV8 Bubble Gang: Buboy Villar at Saviour Ramos, nabinyagan sa ‘Ulo-ulo Lang’!] {{small|(since 2021)}}
- EA Guzman {{small|(since 2023)}}
- Buboy Villar {{small|(since 2023)}}
- Cheska Fausto {{small|(since 2023)}}
- Matt Lozano {{small|(since 2023)}}{{cite web|date=December 3, 2024 |title=Matt Lozano joins Bubble Gang as part of regular cast |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/883845/matt-lozano-joins-bubble-gang-as-part-of-regular-cast/story/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}
- Rabiya Mateo {{small|(since 2024)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/bubble_gang/118034/rabiya-mateo-on-joining-bubble-gang-i-cant-believe-this-is-my-moment-to-be-part-of-the-legacy/story |title=Rabiya Mateo on joining Bubble Gang: 'I can't believe this is my moment to be part of the legacy' |date=October 1, 2023 |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 3, 2024 |language=en}}
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;Former cast
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- Antonio Aquitania {{small|(1995–2022)}}
- Ogie Alcasid {{small|(1995–2013)}}
- Wendell Ramos {{small|(1995–2011)}}
- Susan Lozada {{small|(1995–97)}}
- Aiko Melendez {{small|(1995–98)}}
- Sunshine Cruz {{small|(1995–96; 1998–99)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/chikamuna/807923/sunshine-cruz-balik-kapuso-para-sa-stories-from-the-heart-love-on-air/story/ |title=Sunshine Cruz, balik-Kapuso para sa Stories From the Heart: Love on Air' |date=October 21, 2021 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 21, 2021}}
- Eric Fructuoso {{small|(1995–2000)}}{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/showbiz/128228/eric-masama-ang-loob-sa-bubble-gang |title=Eric, masama ang loob sa Bubble Gang |website=The Philippine Star |date=July 28, 2001 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Quinto, Arthur |language=fil}}
- Jackie de Guzman {{small|(1995–2000)}}
- Maricar de Mesa {{small|(1995–2001)}}
- Assunta de Rossi {{small|(1995–2002)}}
- Alma Concepcion {{small|(1996–97)}}
- Shirley Fuentes {{small|(1996–98)}}
- Myka Flores {{small|(1997–2022)}}
- Amanda Page {{small|(1997–2001)}}
- Luis Alandy {{small|(1998–99)}}
- Aya Medel {{small|(1998–2000)}}
- Sherwin Ordoñez {{small|(1998–2000)}}
- Ara Mina {{small|(1998–2007)}}
- Toni Gonzaga {{small|(1998–2000)}}{{cite web|title=Toni Gonzaga looks back at her career highs & lows |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/04/27/2093905/toni-gonzaga-looks-back-her-career-highs-lows |website=The Philippine Star |date=April 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122120132/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/04/27/2093905/toni-gonzaga-looks-back-her-career-highs-lows |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/153377/stars-who-left-tv-shows-to-switch-networks |title=10 Stars Who Left TV Shows To Switch Networks |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |website=PEP |access-date=August 24, 2020}}
- Isko Salvador {{small|(1998–2000, 2005, 2011–16)}}
- Ceasar Cosme {{small|(1998–2000, 2005, 2011–17)}}
- Chito Francisco {{small|(1998–2000, 2005, 2011–17)}}
- Sharmaine Arnaiz {{small|(1999)}}
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan {{small|(1999–2002)}}
- Wowie de Guzman {{small|(2000–01)}}
- Angelika Dela Cruz {{small|(2000–01)}}
- Trina Zuñiga {{small|(2000–01)}}
- Kevin Vernal {{small|(2000–02)}}
- Rufa Mae Quinto {{small|(2001–16)}}
- Maureen Larrazabal {{small|(2001–13)}}
- Boy 2 Quizon {{small|(2003–22)}}
- Diana Zubiri {{small|(2003–09)}}
- Francine Prieto {{small|(2004–10)}}
- Jacky Woo {{small|(2007–18)}}
- Rodfill Obeso {{small|(2008–22)}}
- James Ronald Obeso {{small|(2008–19)}}
- Jackie Rice {{small|(2008–19)}}
- Ellen Adarna {{small|(2010–13)}}
- Gwen Zamora {{small|(2010–16)}}
- Sam Pinto {{small|(2010–16)}}
- Sef Cadayona {{small|(2012–23)}}
- Max Collins {{small|(2012–17)}}
- Carla Abellana {{small|(2013–14)}}
- Joyce Ching {{small|(2013–15)}}
- RJ Padilla {{small|(2013–17)}}
- Jan Manual {{small|(2013–18)}}
- Mikael Daez {{small|(2013–19)}}
- Andrea Torres {{small|(2013–19)}}
- Juancho Triviño {{small|(2013–19)}}
- Denise Barbacena {{small|(2013–22)}}
- Arny Ross {{small|(2013–22)}}
- Kim Domingo {{small|(2015–22)}}
- Valeen Montenegro {{small|(2015–23)}}
- Arra San Agustin{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/royalwedding/inside/proposal/gma/articles/2016-11-14/26816/GMA-Networks-Bubble-Gang-pays-tribute-to-Philippine-comedy-icons-in-their-21st-anniversary-celebration |title=GMA Network's Bubble Gang pays tribute to Philippine comedy icons in their 21st anniversary celebration |website=GMA Network |access-date=November 15, 2016 |archive-date=August 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825210318/http://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/royalwedding/inside/proposal/gma/articles/2016-11-14/26816/gma-networks-bubble-gang-pays-tribute-to-philippine-comedy-icons-in-their-21st-anniversary-celebration |url-status=dead}} {{small|(2016—22)}}
- Jak Roberto {{small|(2016–21)}}
- Lovely Abella {{small|(2017–22)}}
- Mikoy Morales {{small|(2017–22)}}
- Ashley Rivera {{small|(2017–22)}}
- Archie Alemania {{small|(2017–23)}}
- Faye Lorenzo {{small|(2019–23)}}
- Liezel Lopez {{small|(2019–22)}}
- Tuesday Vargas {{small|(2022–23)}}
- Kim de Leon {{small|(2022–23)}}
- Dasuri Choi {{small|(2022–23)}}
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=Timeline=
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Recurring characters and segments
{{main|List of Bubble Gang recurring characters and sketches}}
Home media release
The series was released on DVD by GMA Music in 2009. The DVD contained "the best of the best" episodes of Bubble Gang throughout the years.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/showbiz/458687/tadyang-bubble-gang-nasa-video-na |title=Tadyang, Bubble Gang nasa video na! |website=The Philippine Star |date=April 19, 2009 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |language=fil}}
Accolades
Controversies
In September 2002, the show was sued by L.A. Lopez after the show made a character named as Ala Ey Lopez in 2001. According to Lopez, the spoof affected him emotionally. He asked 5 million pesos for damages and a public apology from the show. The case was later dismissed.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/showbiz/139305/la-idi-demanda-ang-bubble-gang |title=LA, idi-demanda ang Bubble Gang |website=The Philippine Star |date=November 7, 2001 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Abuan-Bautista, Emy}}{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/showbiz/178059/kasong-isinampa-ni-la-sa-bubble-gang-ibinasura-ng-korte |title=Kasong isinampa ni LA sa Bubble Gang, ibinasura ng korte |website=The Philippine Star |date=September 30, 2002 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |language=fil}}
In 2013, Michael V., Rufa Mae Quinto, and GMA Network's executives, were summoned by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board chairman, Eugenio Villareal for a mandatory conference after a sexually sensitive comedy sketch called "The Adventures of Susie Lualhati" which aired on November 29, 2013. Villareal was alarmed after what he had found of a derogatory and discriminatory portrayal of a woman in the show.{{cite web|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/michael-v-rufa-mae-gma-execs-summoned-by-mtrcb-over-naughty-bubble-gang-skit/ |title=Michael V., Rufa Mae, GMA execs summoned by MTRCB over naughty Bubble Gang skit |website=Interaksyon |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=December 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211062838/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/michael-v-rufa-mae-gma-execs-summoned-by-mtrcb-over-naughty-bubble-gang-skit/ |archive-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=dead}} Michael V., Quinto, and executives of the network met with MTRCB on December 9, 2013 to discuss the issue. It led to an agreement that the show will implement proposed measures that will ensure audiences about gender-sensitivity contents by December 16, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/michael-v-rufa-mae-mtrcb-all-satisfied-after-powwow-over-naughty-bubble-gang-sketch/ |title=Michael V., Rufa Mae, MTRCB all satisfied after powwow over naughty Bubble Gang sketch |website=InterAksyon |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=December 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211044941/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/michael-v-rufa-mae-mtrcb-all-satisfied-after-powwow-over-naughty-bubble-gang-sketch/ |archive-date=December 11, 2013 |url-status=dead}}
Spin-offs
- Bubble Gang Jr. premiered on May 8, 2005 and featured child actors.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/showbiz/282546/ang-mga-kids-stars-ng-bubble-gang-jr |title=Ang Mga Kids Stars Ng Bubble Gang Jr. |website=The Philippine Star |date=June 19, 2005 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |language=fil}}
- DoSeNa, a television film to celebrate the show's 12th anniversary.
- Bungallow, a horror television film to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.{{cite news|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20101029-300350/How-Bubble-Gang-keeps-it-fresh-and-funny |title=How Bubble Gang keeps it fresh and funny |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=October 29, 2010 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=Cruz, Marinel R. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101054249/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20101029-300350/How-Bubble-Gang-keeps-it-fresh-and-funny |archive-date=November 1, 2010 |url-status=dead}}
- Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie, a film based on the segment Ang Spoiled. It was released in theaters on September 23, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/4635/yaya-and-angelina-the-spoiled-brat-movie-will-hit-the-big-screen-on-september-23 |title=Yaya and Angelina (The Spoiled Brat Movie) will hit the big screen on September 23 |website=PEP |date=September 4, 2009 |access-date=August 18, 2013}}
- Boy Pick-Up: The Movie, a film based on the character Boy Pick-Up from the Pick-Up Lines segment. It was released on theaters on June 6, 2012.{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/44771/the-very-personal-sound-of-%E2%80%98pick-up%E2%80%99 |title=The very personal sound of 'Pick-Up' |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=June 12, 2012 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |author=San Diego, Bayani Jr.}}
- Hole in the Wall, a Philippine version of the American game show series of the same title aired in 2009. Hosted by Yaya and Angelina - two characters created by Bubble Gang were portrayed by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/3708/yaya-and-spoiled-brat-angelina-will-host-hole-in-the-wall-starting-april-20 |title=Yaya and spoiled brat Angelina will host Hole in the Wall starting April 20 |website=PEP |date=April 13, 2009 |access-date=August 18, 2013}}
Notes
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/bubble_gang}}
- {{IMDb title|372051}}
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