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Chariz Solomon and Betong Sumaya guested on Friday's " Fast Talk with Boy Abunda ," where they shared their experience of working with Michael V. a.k.
a. Bitoy. Michael V.
is one of the pioneers of "Bubble Gang," where Chariz and Betong are mainstays. Betong described the award-winning Kapuso comedian as generous, saying, "Hay grabe. Kumbaga kung sa resume ito 'yung ilalagay mo sa itaas na nakatrabaho mo siya, sobrang napapaka-mapagbigay.
" Chariz, for her part, shared that he is very collaborative and humble. "Very collaborative kasi sa 'Bubble,' kahit sa 'Pepito [Manaloto].' Natutuwa siya pag meron kang gusting sabihin, nakikinig siya, kaya sa lahat ng seniors na nakakatrabaho ko, ang tingin ko, 'Bakit si Kuya Bitoy ganun?' Napaka-humble kasi na tao," she said.
She also recalled her recent taping for the sitcom "Pepito Manaloto," where she also stars with Michael V. According to the comedienne, she forgot how to act like she has the cold, and he generously taught her how on the spot. Meanwhile, Betong recalled one scene with the comedian for "Bubble Gang," where he played the role of Mamaw, the mother-in-law of Michael V.
's character. In the scene, Betong had to physically hurt Michael V., which he was unwilling to do, but the latter convinced him that he has to.
"Sabi niya, 'Kailangan mo kong saktan,' sabi ko, 'Kuya Bitoy baka hindi ko na po magawa ang trabaho ko.' 'Hindi, kailangan mukha akong kawawa,' siya pa talaga nag-e-encourage sa 'kin na saktan ko siya nang totoo," he said. " Bubble Gang ," the country's longest-running gag show, celebrated its 29th anniversary this November with a two-part anniversary special on Nov.
17 and 24. The special runs on the theme, " BaliSong Bente Nuebe ," with all of the sketches featuring popular folk songs, nursery rhymes, and familiar melodies. "Bubble Gang" airs every Sunday at 6:10 p.
m. on GMA Network. — CDC, GMA Integrated News.
