Tanghalan ng Kampeon
Philippine television reality show
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Tanghalan ng Kampeon (transl. stage of a champion) is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Radio-Television Arts. Originally hosted by Bert "Tawa" Marcelo and Pilita Corrales, it premiered in 1988. The show concluded in 1993.
| Tanghalan ng Kampeon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality competition |
| Created by | Wilma V. Galvante |
| Written by | Agnes Caballa (1988–93)[1] |
| Directed by | Al Quinn (1988–93) |
| Presented by |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Susan Trinidad (1988–93)[1] |
| Production locations | German Moreno Studio, GMA Network Studios Annex, Quezon City, Philippines (2024) |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Radio-Television Arts |
| Release | 1988 – 1993 |
| Related | |
| Ang Bagong Kampeon | |
Overview

Wilma V. Galvante created the show as Ang Bagong Kampeon in Radio Philippines Network. Actress-singer Pilita Corrales and late comedian Bert "Tawa" Marcelo served as the original hosts.[2] The title was renamed to Tanghalan ng Kampeon, after the show moved to GMA Network in 1988.[3] It was originally helmed by Al Quinn and Danny Tan was hired as the musical director.[1]
Among the contestants and winners included singer Kyla.[4]
In 2018, GMA Network gave the rights to Willie Revillame as a segment of his variety show Wowowin.[5] It was planned for 2019 and didn't happen.[6]
Hosts
- Bert "Tawa" Marcelo (1988–93)
- Pilita Corrales (1988–93)
Legacy
On February 12, 2024, Tanghalan ng Kampeon became a segment of the Philippine variety show TiktoClock, with Kim Atienza and Pokwang serving as the hosts.[7]