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{{Short description|Philippine television variety show}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = SOP title card.jpg
| alt = An image with a green and black background. The show title is displayed on the center of the image.
| caption = Title card
| alt_name = {{Plainlist|
* Sobrang Okey, Pare{{efn|Title from February 2, 1997 to January 25, 1998.}}
* SOP{{efn|Title from February 1, 1998 to March 30, 2003. Later used from January 31, 2010 to February 28, 2010.}}
* SOP Rules{{efn|Title from April 6, 2003 to November 15, 2009.}}
* SOP Fully Charged{{efn|Title from November 22, 2009 to January 24, 2010.}}}}
| genre = [[Variety show]]
| director = {{Plainlist|
* Al Quinn (1997)
* [[Louie Ignacio]] (1997–2010)}}
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 672
| location = {{Plainlist|
* GMA [[Broadway Centrum]], [[Quezon City]], Philippines (1997–2000)
* Studio 5, [[GMA Network Center]], Quezon City, Philippines (2000–08)
* Studio 7, [[GMA Network Studios]] Annex, Quezon City, Philippines (2008–10)}}
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup]]
| runtime = 180 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = [[GMA Network]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|1997|2|2}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|2|28}}
| related = ''[[SOP Gigsters]]''
}}

'''''SOP''''' is a [[Philippine television]] [[variety show]] broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. It premiered on February 2, 1997. The show concluded on February 28, 2010, with a total of 672 episodes.

==Overview==
''SOP'' premiered on February 2, 1997, live from the GMA Broadway Studios. Regular dancers included the VIP Dancers, Universal Motion Dancers, Abstract Dancers and Kidz at Work; with Al Quinn as the director and [[German Moreno]] as a production consultant.

In 2005, the cast of ''SOP'' and ''SOP Gigsters'' together with [[Mel Tiangco]], [[Joey de Leon]], [[Richard Gomez]] and [[German Moreno]] went to San Francisco, California, United States, for the launch of [[GMA Pinoy TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2005-02-12/341/iGMAtv-Launch-on-SOP |title=iGMA.tv Launch on ''SOP''! |date=February 12, 2005 |website=[[GMA Network (company)|GMA Network]]}}</ref>

The show moved to a new set at GMA Network Center Annex, Studio 7 in November 2008. It was one of the biggest studios in the Philippines accommodating 1,000-member audiences.

==Cast==
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| caption1 = Regine Velasquez
| alt1 = An image of Regine Velasquez.
| image2 = Singer Ogie.jpg
| caption2 = Ogie Alcasid
| alt2 = An image of Ogie Alcasid.
| image3 = Jaya (Singer).jpg
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* [[Ogie Alcasid]] {{small|(1997–2010)}}
* [[Janno Gibbs]] {{small|(1997–2010)}}
* [[Vina Morales]] {{small|(1997–99)}}<ref name="Transfer">{{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}}</ref>
* [[G. Toengi]] {{small|(1999–2000)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/148355/where-are-they-now-gma-sop-hosts-a724-20191229-lfrm4 |title=Remember the controversies faced by GMA-7's ''SOP'' hosts? |website=PEP}}</ref>
* Cacai Velasquez {{small|(1997–2002)}}
* [[Regine Velasquez]] {{small|(1998–2010)}}<ref name=Transfer/>
* [[Gary Valenciano]] {{small|(1999–2003)}}
* [[Jaya (singer)|Jaya]] {{small|(2000–10)}}
{{col div end}}

===Co-hosts and performers===
{{col div}}
* 604
* [[Carla Abellana]] {{small|(2009–10)}}
* [[Aljur Abrenica]] {{small|(2007–10)}}
* [[Marvin Agustin]] {{small|(2006–10)}}
* [[Marco Alcaraz]]
* Bernadette Allyson-Estrada {{small|(1997–2001)}}
* [[Bobby Andrews]] {{small|(1997–2003)}}
* Aryana {{small|(2005–06)}}
* [[Roxanne Barcelo]] {{small|(1999–2003)}}
* [[Kris Bernal]] {{small|(2007–10)}}
* [[James Blanco]] {{small|(2000–05)}}
* [[Nancy Castiglione]] {{small|(2003–07)}}
* [[Billy Crawford]] {{small|(2007–08)}}
* Chico and Delamar
* [[Glaiza de Castro]] {{small|(2006–10)}}
* [[Chris Cayzer]] {{small|(2008–10)}} 
* [[Ryza Cenon]] {{small|(2005–10)}}
* [[Marky Cielo]] {{small|(2006–08)}}
* [[Jake Cuenca]] {{small|(2003–06)}}
* [[Anne Curtis]] {{small|(2000–04)}}
* [[Rita Daniela ]] {{small|(2006–10)}}
* [[Dingdong Dantes]] {{small|(1998–2010)}}
* [[Angelika dela Cruz]] {{small|(1999–2003, 2008–10)}}
* [[Maybelyn dela Cruz]] {{small|(1998–2003)}}
* Joshua Desiderio
* [[Joshua Dionisio]] {{small|(2009–10)}}
* [[Mylene Dizon]]
* [[Sunshine Dizon]] {{small|(1998–2010)}}
* [[Cogie Domingo]] {{small|(2001–06)}}
* [[Gabby Eigenmann]] {{small|(1998–2007)}}
* [[Mart Escudero]] {{small|(2007–10)}}
* [[Brenan Espartinez]]
* [[Heart Evangelista]] {{small|(2008–10)}}
* [[Frencheska Farr]] {{small|(2009–10)}}
* [[Barbie Forteza]] {{small|(2009–10)}}
* [[Joross Gamboa]]
* [[Maricris Garcia]] {{small|(2007–10)}}
* [[Toni Gonzaga]] {{small|(1999–2004)}}
* [[Carlo Guevarra]]
* [[Matteo Guidicelli]] {{small|(2009–10)}}
* [[Raymond Gutierrez]]
* [[Richard Gutierrez]] {{small|(2002–10)}}
* [[Ruffa Gutierrez]] {{small|(1998–2002)}}
* [[Mark Herras]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* Eugene Herrera
* Jerome John Hughes {{small|(2003–06)}}
* [[Dion Ignacio]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* Joseph Izon {{small|(1998–2003)}}
* [[Jay-R]] {{small|(2003–10)}}
* [[Karylle]] {{small|(2001–08)}}
* [[Bianca King]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* [[Kitty Girls]]
* [[Yasmien Kurdi]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* [[Kyla (Filipino singer)|Kyla]] {{small|(2000–10)}}
* [[Kris Lawrence]] {{small|(2010)}}
* [[Lilet]] {{small|(2003–05)}}
* [[Angel Locsin]] {{small|(2002–07)}}
* [[Francis Magalona]] {{small|(1998–2006)}}
* [[Maxene Magalona]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* [[Gian Magdangal]] {{small|(2007–10)}}
* [[Jolina Magdangal]] {{small|(2002–10)}}<ref name=Transfer/>
* Malik
* [[Karel Marquez]] {{small|(2007–09)}}
* [[Jennylyn Mercado]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* [[Lani Misalucha]] {{small|(2000–06)}}
* [[K. C. Montero]] {{small|(1998–2007)}}
* [[Vaness del Moral]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* Champagne Morales {{small|(1999–2003)}}
* [[Jan Nieto]]
* [[Nina Girado|Nina]] {{small|(2002–03)}}
* [[Chynna Ortaleza]] {{small|(2001–10)}}
* Amanda Page {{small|(1997–98)}}
* Paolo Paraiso
* [[Tyron Perez]]
* [[Lovi Poe]] {{small|(2006–10)}}
* [[Yassi Pressman]] {{small|(2009–10)}}<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/yassi-pressman-tv-shows-guide-a2520-20190101-lfrm |title=Here's Your Complete Guide To Yassi Pressman's TV Shows |author=Tabanera, Lily Grace |magazine=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]] |access-date=April 11, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Rufa Mae Quinto]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* [[Radha Cuadrado|Radha]] {{small|(2002–04)}}
* [[Jolo Revilla]]
* [[Cristine Reyes]] {{small|(2004–08)}}
* [[LJ Reyes]] {{small|(2005–10)}}
* [[Jake Roxas]]
* [[Julie Anne San Jose]] {{small|(2006–10)}}
* [[Aicelle Santos]] {{small|(2006–10)}}
* [[Gerald Santos]] {{small|(2006–09)}}
* Danica Sotto {{small|(2000–03)}}
* [[Miko Sotto]] {{small|(2000–03)}}
* [[South Border (band)|South Border]]
* Stags
* Miggy Tanchangco
* [[Antoinette Taus]] {{small|(1997–2001, 2002–04)}}
* [[Geoff Taylor (singer)|Geoff Taylor]] {{small|(2009–10)}}
* [[Bryan Termulo]] {{small|(2007–10)}}
* [[Dennis Trillo]] {{small|(2004–10)}}
* [[TJ Trinidad]]
* [[Brad Turvey]] {{small|(2002–05)}}
* Greg Turvey {{small|(2002–05)}}
* [[Mo Twister]]
* [[Kevin Vernal]]
* April Villanueva {{small|(2005–07)}}
* [[Jona Viray|Jonalyn Viray]] {{small|(2005–10)}}
* Trina Zuñiga {{small|(1999–2001)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/151562/trina-zuniga-a724-20200522-lfrm2 |title=''Click'' actress Trina Zuniga: Where is She Now? |website=PEP}}</ref>
{{col div end}}

==Ratings==
According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of ''SOP'' scored a 13% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/5659/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-feb-26-march-1-pilipinas-got-talent-rules-weekend-primetime-race |title=AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 26-March 1): ''Pilipinas Got Talent'' rules weekend primetime viewing |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=March 2, 2010 |website=PEP |access-date=May 12, 2024}}</ref>

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by ''SOP''
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 1999
| New York Festivals
| TV Programming and Promotion
| rowspan=2 | ''SOP''
| {{Center|Finalist}}
| rowspan=13 |
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2000
| rowspan=4 | [[14th PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Musical Variety Show
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Female TV Host
| Regine Velasquez
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | Best Male TV Host
| Ogie Alcasid
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Janno Gibbs
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2001
| New York Festivals
| TV Programming and Promotion
| rowspan=5 | ''SOP''
| {{Center|Finalist}}
|-
| [[15th PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Musical Variety Show
| {{Won}}
|-
| 2002
| [[16th PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Musical Variety Show
| {{Won}}
|-
| 2004
| New York Festivals
| TV Programming and Promotion
| {{Center|Finalist}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2005
| rowspan=2 | Golden Screen Awards
| Best Musical Variety Show
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Male TV Host
| Ogie Alcasid
| {{Won}}
|-
| 2006
| Asian TV Awards
| Variety
| rowspan=2 | ''SOP''
| {{Center|Finalist}}
|-
| rowspan=5 | 2007
| New York Festivals
| TV Programming and Promotion
| {{Center|Finalist}}
|-
| rowspan=4 | [[21st PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Female TV Host
| Regine Velasquez
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=4 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/15202/pmpc-bares-nominees-in-the-21st-star-awards-for-television |title=PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television |date=October 21, 2007 |website=PEP |access-date=May 4, 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Male TV Host
| Ogie Alcasid
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Musical Variety Show
| ''SOP''
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best New Male TV Personality
| [[Prince Stefan (actor)|Prince Stefan]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan=5 | 2008
| rowspan=5 | [[22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Female TV Host
| Regine Velasquez
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=5 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/4981/23rd-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 26, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=May 2, 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Male TV Host
| Ogie Alcasid
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Musical Variety Show
| ''SOP''
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best New Female TV Personality
| [[Maricris Garcia]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best New Male TV Personality
| [[Hayden Kho]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2009
| Catholic Mass Media Awards
| Best Entertainment Program
| ''SOP''
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| rowspan=3 | [[23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Female TV Host
| Regine Velasquez
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=3 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/4981/23rd-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 26, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=May 2, 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Male TV Host
| Ogie Alcasid
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Musical Variety Show
| ''SOP''
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2010
| rowspan=2 | [[24th PMPC Star Awards for Television]]
| Best Female TV Host
| Regine Velasquez
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=2 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7079/24th-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 25, 2010 |website=PEP |access-date=May 2, 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Male TV Host
| Ogie Alcasid
| {{Nominated}}
|}

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|372089}}

{{Afternoon variety shows in the Philippines}}

[[Category:1997 Philippine television series debuts]]
[[Category:2010 Philippine television series endings]]
[[Category:Filipino-language television shows]]
[[Category:GMA Network variety shows]]