The country’s longest-running gag show, “Bubble Gang,” celebrates 29 years of bringing joy and laughter to audiences around the globe via a two-part anniversary special airing this November 17 and 24. Giving the viewers a weekly dose of good vibes is the powerhouse cast led by award-winning Kapuso comedian and “Bubble Gang” pioneer Michael V. a.
k.a. Bitoy, together with Kababol mainstays Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Chariz Solomon, Analyn Barro, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Matt Lozano, Cheska Fausto, and Kokoy de Santos.
Joining them in the special anniversary celebration are guests Rabiya Mateo, Angel Guardian, Michael Sager, Rita Daniela, XOXO, and Pinky Amador. With this year’s theme, “BaliSong Bente Nuebe,” all sketches are made more amusing with popular folk songs, nursery rhymes, and familiar melodies. Kapuso comedian Michael V.
shares his inspiration for Bubble Gang’s 29th anniversary skit, "Bubble Gang and music have always been a great combination. Most of our anniversary offerings would feature a musical number or two. There are even a few na musical ‘yung buong episode! The only thing different about this one is that there’s always a song mentioned in every sketch.
Minsan seryoso, minsan naman medyo “bali”. That’s the reason why this year’s anniversary is called “Bali-Song," alluding to the fact that the songs were tweaked and also to the Filipino weapon (butterfly knife), which is typically 29 centimeters (for our 29 years) when fully .