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Y Speak
Y Speak Program Card
Format	Debate and Documentary
Created by	ABS-CBN
Developed by	ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Starring	Bianca Gonzales
Country of origin	Philippines
Production
Executive producer(s)	Karen Almeida-Pedrealba & Bianca Gonzales
Camera setup	multi-camera set up
Broadcast
Original channel	Studio 23
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original run	January 2003 – present

Y Speak is a youth-oriented debate show that discusses on Philippine issues. Now on its fourth year, Studio 23's flagship show Y Speak is hosted by Bianca Gonzalez which airs every Saturday.

To date, it is one of Studio 23's most awarded local shows. Aside from the CMMA victory as Best TV Talk Show, it is also a recipient of the UST Students' Choice Award for Best Public Affairs Talk Show, the Gandingan (UPLB Students' Choice Award) for Best Panel Discussion Show, the Anak TV Seal, and endorsements from the Department of Education and the National Youth Commission.

[edit] Synopsis

It’s more than just talk! Now on its third season of giving voice to the youth, Studio 23’s flagship show Y Speak is now paving the way for breakthrough, edgy and uncensored youth documentaries on the hottest, most relevant and controversial youth issues in the country -- this, aside from revving up even more heated debates among the youth, celebrities, and the country's powers that be.

With endorsements from the Department of Education and National Youth Commission, recognition from Anak TV and The 2006 Catholic Mass Media Award as Best TV Talk Show, Y Speak has solidified its position as the frontliner in advancing the interests of the youth.

And who better to champion the youth spirit and sentiment than the powerful trio of beauty and brains Bianca Gonzalez, top caliber and award-winning host Ryan Agoncillo who won as Best Public Affairs Program Host in the KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005, and the most controversial and opinionated DJ today, Mo Twister. With them on the show, expect only the freshest insights, straightforward comments, and unrestrained opinions on every youth issue.

[edit] Hosts

[edit] Bianca Gonzalez

[edit] Y Speak Squad

• Mo Twister
• Vince Liwanag
• Patricia Evangelista
• Sam Concepcion
• JC Cuadrado
• Ricci Chan
• Mikee Lee
• Bettina Carlos
• Bam Aquino
• Enchong Dee

[edit] Guest Host

• Jake Cuenca
• Maja Salvador
• Gerald Anderson
• Billy Crawford

[edit] Production crew

Y Speak is produced by Studio 23, headed by

• Supervising Producer and Headwriter:Mori Rodriguez,
• Executive Producer: Karen Almeida-Pedrealba & Bianca Gonzales
• Co-Headwriter: Mae Manalac
• Writers: Xavier Gravides, Janice O'Hara, Hanah Faraon
• Associate Producer: Yog Macan.

[edit] Awards and recognitions

• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV 2008
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2007
• Winner, Best TV Talk Show - Catholic Mass Media Awards 2006
• Winner, Ryan Agoncillo, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Talk Show - UST Students Choice Awards 2006
• Winner, Best Panel Discussion Show - The Gandingan UPLB Students Choice Awards
• Winner, Anak TV Seal Awards (2005-2007)
• Special Award for Promoting Education - 2009 MTRCB TV Awards
• Special Award - Department Of Education
• Special Award - National Youth Commission
• Nominee, Best Celebrity Talk Show - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2000-2007)
• Nominee, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards (2000-2006)
• Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005

[edit] Overview

• Y Speak was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and Karen Davila with Bianca as the segment host in January 2003. The debate show later moved to Studio 23 in summer of 2003.

[edit] See also

• List of programs broadcast by Studio 23
• Studio 23

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