Pinoys in the U.S. proud of Kris Aquino

May 11, 2008

FRIENDS from the U.S. tell us they’ve seen the “Around the World, Philippines” episode of “Deal or No Deal” and they’re proud of Kris Aquino’s performance as co-host of Howie Mandel who marveled at how our lovely 26K girls strut carrying their briefcases and the party atmosphere created by the lively Pinoy audience that cheered and danced when briefcases containing low prizes were eliminated. ”Here in the Philippines, the people party!” exclaimed Howie during the taping of the special episode held at the ABS-CBN studio.

We are one of three countries that’s part of the show’s world tour. Originally scheduled to be aired on May 7, the Philippine episode turned out so good that the producers decided to air last May 5 ahead of the Estonian and the South African episodes. ABS-CBN business unit head Alou Almaden of “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” said this special episode will also be shown here soon.

Howie introduced Kris on the air as the daughter of former President Corazon Aquino and mentioned that the country’s airport was named after her father. Kris looked radiant in a red gown by Pepsi Herrera. She taught Howie her signature gesture when asking the contestants if it is a deal or no deal. Kris’ gesture is one of the striking differences between the Philippines and the US version and was even used by the American contestants.

The two-hour special also showed Howie arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, taking the pedicab with the 26K girls, visiting Quiapo, and posing as a promo boy at a supermarket. He learned a few Filipino words from Kris like “Pare” in addressing a male friend and “Buksan mo na” when asking a 26K girl to open the briefcase. He assisted two American contestants, who flew with their family members, in playing the numbers game following the Philippine version’s rules.

The first contestant, Mike Levy, loved the local food specifically sisig. The second contestant, Patrick Hook, was given a food challenge mid-way, wherein he would eat chicken legs, fish eyes, or balut in order to increase the banker’s offer. At the end of the taping, Howie thanked the Filipino people profusely for the hospitality extended to him and his production crew during his stay and the audience for their enthusiasm.

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