Survivor Philippines: Season 1

Survivor Philippines
Season 1

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Season 1
Episode 1

Survivor Philippines

Weeknights Sep 15 - Dec 14, 2008 GMA 7

Sep 15, 2008

Survivor Philippines: Season 1, Episode 1

Location : GMA Network, Quezon City, Philippines

Pilot Episode
After a much-awaited premiere telecast, Survivor Philippines aired on GMA Network. This is the first time that a local franchise of the runaway successful reality tv show, Survivor, is viewed nationwide with local talent. I was lucky to be one of the 18 castaways - selected from over 40,000 hopefuls who auditioned for the role.

Ending Thoughts
By the time the first episode was aired, the filming in Kho Tarutao, Thailand was still on-going. I was already voted-out and shipped back to the Philippines where I cocooned myself in Sagada feeling depressed for being voted-out too early. By contract, I didn't tell anyone I was a castaway the entire time, even after being shipped back to the Philippines. The public was completely unaware who the castaways would be. When they saw the first episode, my friends realized I was a castaway. I was flooded with messages and calls. Life was never the same again in the few months that followed. I could no longer go out in public without being recognized. I became a celebrity.

--- Gigit (TheLoneRider)
YOGA by Gigit | Learn English | Travel like a Nomad | Donation Bank

Reader Comments:

Sep 15, 2008 (Telecast)
The pilot episode of Survivor Philippines airs on GMA. This was a widely awaited moment with fans wound-up and pumped to finally see the local version of this hugely popular reality show.

Lester
(Oct. 1, 2008) Bro, noon ko pa alam na kasali ka Survivor. So, who won? hehehe...how was it?

Bubut Bautista
(Oct. 1, 2008) Good luck my dear. Will be watcing and keeping track of you. God bless...keep in touch.

Charisse
(Sep 29, 2008) It was so nice to hear you got in as one of the castaways in Survivor Philippines. I started searching the internet if it was true, and sure enough there you were! Suffice to say, I trust you had a wonderful time, what with the new experience and all. When I have time, I get updates on how you're doing through your website. Keep it comin' keep me posted and may I get the chance to experience a great day like yours.

Andrew Mitchell (Toronto, Canada)
(Sep 28, 2008) That is beyond cool man. Let me know if there is a way I can watch episodes online somewhere. Even if I can't understand what you guys are saying, I can at least watch the competitions. Keep Burning!

Neneng
(Sep 27, 2008) We watch Survivor every night...tutok kami, complete merienda pa kami. Naawa nga kami sa'yo nung nadaganan ka sa pagkuha ng pillow he-he-he. We make sure we're home pag airing time na. Take care.

PJ
"the doors of show business are now open!!!"
(Sep 26, 2008) hahaha pwede. may kapalit na si Eddie Garcia kung sakali.. mas maasim! :D

Castaway Niña
(September 25, 2008) Thanks for your support. I didn't realize I had an ally in you.

Vyxz
(Sep 25, 2008) ....at ang pogi mo nga pala sa Survivor, can i just say :D Oo, great experience din naman sya for you. the doors of show business are now open!!! ayaw mo mag-action star?? hahaha. seriously, pinanood ka naming lahat sa bahay nung isang araw at ang comment ng lahat ay "ang pogi ni Gigit!", "shet, katawan!", "telegenic pala, noh?" hahaha

Jim
(Sep 25, 2008) Hey Gigit....we are following Survivor after BLISS every nite. Back to the comfort zone in Sagada huh? Hope to show you our new BLISS (may 08) when you next pass through.

Andrew (New York, USA)
(Sep 24, 2008) hey man...thats cool u went into Survivor.. i could see u doing well with that...be cool

Sam Silla
(Sep 23, 2008) Awesome Gigit, I wish I will be able to watch the show.

Castaway Chev Macias
(Sept. 23, 2008) Si Nanay Zita (castaway), type nya brief mo!

Jill Gabo
(Sep 22, 2008) galing ako sa palawan, at sabi ng kapitbahay namin, lahat daw sila sa opisina nila ikaw ang peyborit! feeling daw nila ikaw ang mananalo wahehe...nyahaha may fans club ka na :) kitakits sa Sarah's! :)

Raech
"Chev: ...ang type ko si Gigit"
(Sep 21, 2008) Nice one! =) Punchline: Pinag-uusapan ka ng mga utaw! Talagang SAMPALOK ASIM ang ASIM MO!!! (Nakakakilig talaga!)

Alay Magno
"Chev: ...ang type ko si Gigit"
(Sep 21, 2008) ang tinik naman!! i prefer mature! haha! guys sugurin natin sa sagada one time! batch outing!

Ryan Viado
"Chev: ...ang type ko si Gigit"
(Sep 21, 2008) Yooohooo!!! Me asim pa ang Lolo! We love you!! See you soon!

Cece
"Chev: ...ang type ko si Gigit"
(Sep 21, 2008) abanaman! hanggang showbiz ba naman, top3 ka pa rin?? ang lakas!! haha.:) dont be a stranger.:)

Ronx
"Chev: ...ang type ko si Gigit"
(Sep 21, 2008) Hahaha aba aba aba, hanep may asim pa nga!! Pag nanonood ako pumipitik ang tenga ko pag nababanggit ang mga UPM keywords sa kada ep eh. Bwahahaha! Alam mo ba na ang daming nagrereact dahil daw sa suot mo sa mga naunang ep?

Castaway Chev Macias
(September 21, 2008 - when asked by Paolo Bediones in Showbiz Central who her type is among the castaways) ...ang type ko si Gigit, I like matured.

Sun-You Kim (Vancouver, Canada)
(September 21, 2008) I saw the show on youtube, only couple of scenes. Although I couldn't understand Filipino, it was fun to watch you on the show. I guess you couldn't handle the bullshits much. heh heh. Maybe next time I consider to travel Philippines. I check your site time to time, enjoying your Lucid Thoughts. You're a good writer. Wherever you are whatever you do, take good care of yourself.

Margot Collins (Vancouver, Canada)
(Sep 20, 2008) hey that's pretty cool!

Janu Villanueva (Houston, Texas)
(Sep 20, 2008) So happy to know that you were included with castaway. More power, wag mo ako kalimutan pag napalanunan mo yung bread, hehehe!

Ilan Gordon (Israel)
(Sep 20, 2008) I wish I had an opportunity to participate in this kind of experience. In Israel we don't get this show on prime TV, probably on SAT. Anyway, great to hear you are having fun.

Christopher Cruz (California, USA, )
(Sep 20, 2008) congrats 'LoneRider!!!

Remy
(Sept. 20, 2008) Survivor is now being featured in Jessica Soho. Congrats last week. Your group won. I'm sure you'll be featured later. You've gone a long way now. Autograph naman dyan!

Reggie
(Sept. 19, 2008) For sure, tumaas ang viewership ng Survivor. Lahat ng bahay dito sa Barangay Baha at Talibayog inaabangan ka. Kinukwento pa nila linya mo and you wanted to learn survival skills then.

Chelo
(Sep 19, 2008) lagi kong inaabangan ang Survivor..ang payat mu dun! or is it a tv/media thing? hahaha..ingat ingat! see you soon!! =)

Pye Trinidad
(Sep 19, 2008) hey cool beans? didja win? i won't tell ;) haha cheeky.. hope you won!

Orlena D'Souza (Toronto, Canada)
(Sep 19, 2008) That's AWESOME!! I hope we can view it here (Toronto) I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED for you!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

DeN LLaNoS DeE
(Sep 19, 2008) Haha I don't know if you still remember me! :p but I was happy to see the commercial of Survivor and I saw you there! :p I'm a HUGE FAN of Survivor US version the first 2 seasons! I barely watch GMA7 but I find myself switching to GMA7 around 10PM! hahaha. Neville and I were talking about the show the other day and speculating how far you got!!!! :p hahahaha we're rooting for you!!! :)

Naomi Rae (Toronto, Canada)
(Sep 19, 2008) Congratulations !! I haven't had a reason to watch Survivor since season 1 - I'll definitely look it up :)

Dan Pineda (Toronto, Canada)
(Sep 19, 2008) Congrats! Kamusta naman ang survivor experience? Ikaw ba ang unang Pinoy survivor? Ayos talaga ang mga trip mo diyan. Meron akong TFC at GMA thru satellite pero hindi pinapalabas yung show mo. Siguro pay-per-view 'to. Anyway, what's next after this. Wala pa bang tv or movie offers? Pare, masaya ako para sa 'yo! Sana tuloy-tuloy ang suwerte! At least pag-uwi ko diyan, celebrity and kasama ko. Pag-nakita mo si Dyesebel sa GMA , paki kiss mo na lang ako.......

Katrina Bello (USA)
(Sep 19, 2008) i could probably find the episodes in youtube and check it out - how exciting!

Joel Disini
(Sep 19, 2008) Do I know you? you look like a friend of mine who lives in Sagada,but he happily dropped out of the rat race a long time ago...kidding aside, congrats!....

Iza
(Sep 18, 2008) A very interesting person indeed... i just met him once but the experience of knowing someone like him is unforgettably great... Go Git!

Lilia (Toronto, Canada)
(Sep 18, 2008) CONGRATULATIONS!! Actually, I have viewed already the first episode (1st day) in my computer even before I read your email because Neneng told me that it will be aired there Sept. 15. and so I watched for it. We have a GMA show attached to Rogers free for 1 month (promo) but the Survivor is not aired here (Toronto) so I watched it in the computer. MUkhang matitibay lahat ng contestants, mayroonpang lola na.

Karen Virata
(September 17, 2008) I just knew you would make it to survivor! Now i have good reason to stay up and watch tv!

Jobert Sibag
(September 16, 2008) nice! my friends and i are avid reader of your adventures..hope you will win and become the first sole survivor!!! God Bless!!

Maria Falcon
(Sept. 15, 2008) Hey, just want to let you know I'm watching Survivor. I look forward to the upcoming episodes.

Greg
(Sept. 15, 2008) You're a star! I wouldn't miss it. Word gets around quickly. You're into more than just one web.

Sylvia
(Sept. 15, 2008) Coincidentally switched to GMA and what a surprise, a well known face on tv!

QTV MOMS

(Nov 4, 2008) When I was informed by GMA that I was slotted for the taping of QTV Moms, I thought it would be interesting to be interviewed by mothers about the island experience. I wasn't prepared to see the hottest moms ever!....more »»

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