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Here's why Charo Santos was almost fired from ABS-CBN because of Dolphy
Reyma Deveza,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 26, 2025 11:54 AM PHT
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Updated Mar 26, 2025 12:09 PM PHT
MANILA -- Did you know that screen veteran and ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos almost got fired from ABS-CBN because of the late King of Comedy Dolphy?
MANILA -- Did you know that screen veteran and ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos almost got fired from ABS-CBN because of the late King of Comedy Dolphy?
This is what Santos revealed in her "story time" uploaded on her social media accounts.
This is what Santos revealed in her "story time" uploaded on her social media accounts.
In the video, Santos shared that this happened in the '90s when Dolphy just arrived from the United States and called her up to say that he would like to return on television.
In the video, Santos shared that this happened in the '90s when Dolphy just arrived from the United States and called her up to say that he would like to return on television.
As a fan, Santos was closely following Dolphy's shows on television including "Buhay Artista" and "John & Marsha." Santos also became his leading lady in "My Juan En Only."
As a fan, Santos was closely following Dolphy's shows on television including "Buhay Artista" and "John & Marsha." Santos also became his leading lady in "My Juan En Only."
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But she needed to convince her boss who said that her idea of bringing back Dolphy on TV was a big risk.
But she needed to convince her boss who said that her idea of bringing back Dolphy on TV was a big risk.
"I went to my boss 'Sir, ibalik natin si Mang Dolphy.' 'Ano ka ba, hindi ka ba nag-iisip? Tatlong taon nang wala 'yan, nakalimutan na 'yan ng tao.' 'Sir -- hindi. As far as I'm concerned he is the King of Comedy.' Sabi ni Sir, 'Malaking risk 'yan, eh kung hindi mag-rate 'yang programa ni Dolphy?' 'Sir, 'pag hindi nag-rate 'yang programa ni Dolphy, you can fire me.' Parang natulala ako sabi ko, 'Bakit ko ba sinabi 'yon?' Wala ng urungan ito," Santos recalled.
"I went to my boss 'Sir, ibalik natin si Mang Dolphy.' 'Ano ka ba, hindi ka ba nag-iisip? Tatlong taon nang wala 'yan, nakalimutan na 'yan ng tao.' 'Sir -- hindi. As far as I'm concerned he is the King of Comedy.' Sabi ni Sir, 'Malaking risk 'yan, eh kung hindi mag-rate 'yang programa ni Dolphy?' 'Sir, 'pag hindi nag-rate 'yang programa ni Dolphy, you can fire me.' Parang natulala ako sabi ko, 'Bakit ko ba sinabi 'yon?' Wala ng urungan ito," Santos recalled.
"I got the best team and gathered the right casting combination. 'Pag 'yung boss ko raw hindi natawa in five minutes, umuwi na raw ako, mag-resign. Sa awa ng Diyos, in the first five minutes, nadinig namin 'yung halakhak ng aming top boss. Umuwi na po ako dahil alam ko, may trabaho pa rin ako," she added.
"I got the best team and gathered the right casting combination. 'Pag 'yung boss ko raw hindi natawa in five minutes, umuwi na raw ako, mag-resign. Sa awa ng Diyos, in the first five minutes, nadinig namin 'yung halakhak ng aming top boss. Umuwi na po ako dahil alam ko, may trabaho pa rin ako," she added.
Santos then shared how "Home Along Da Riles" remained number one program on primetime for 17 years since its debut episode aired in 1992.
Santos then shared how "Home Along Da Riles" remained number one program on primetime for 17 years since its debut episode aired in 1992.
In the series, Dolphy played Kevin, the patriarch of Cosme famly. Also part of the show was Nova Villa.
In the series, Dolphy played Kevin, the patriarch of Cosme famly. Also part of the show was Nova Villa.
"And sa pilot episode pa lang po ng 'Home Along Da Riles,' it became the number one program on primetime in ABS-CBN and it remained number one for the next 17 years. Kayo ano ang memories niyo of 'Home Along Da Riles?" Santos concluded.
"And sa pilot episode pa lang po ng 'Home Along Da Riles,' it became the number one program on primetime in ABS-CBN and it remained number one for the next 17 years. Kayo ano ang memories niyo of 'Home Along Da Riles?" Santos concluded.
Last December, remaining cast members of "Home Along Da Riles teased the return of "Home Along Da Riles" this 2025.
Last December, remaining cast members of "Home Along Da Riles teased the return of "Home Along Da Riles" this 2025.
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