Tunay na Buhay (transl. real life) is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network, GMA News TV and GTV. Originally hosted by Rhea Santos, it premiered on January 21, 2011 replacing OFW Diaries on the network's evening line up. The show concluded on GMA Network on July 15, 2020. The show moved to GMA News TV on August 5, 2020 on the network's Power Block line up. Pia Arcangel served as the host. The show returned to GMA Network on January 6, 2021.[1] The show concluded on January 12, 2022.
Tunay na Buhay | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Written by | Augie Rivera |
Directed by | Armin Collado |
Presented by | |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
Production | |
Executive producer | Arvin Garcia |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30–45 minutes |
Production company | GMA News and Public Affairs |
Original release | |
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Release | January 21, 2011 January 12, 2022 | –
Hosts
- Rhea Santos (2011–19)[2]
- Pia Arcangel (2019–22)[3]
- Guest host
Production
In March 2020, production was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The show resumed its programming on August 5, 2020.[5]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Tunay na Buhay earned a 2.5% rating.[6]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Magazine Show | Tunay na Buhay | Nominated | [7] |
Best Magazine Show Host | Rhea Santos | Nominated | |||
2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Nominated | [8] | |
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [9] | ||
2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [10] | ||
2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | Tunay na Buhay | Nominated | [11] |
Best Documentary Program Host | Rhea Santos | Nominated | |||
2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [12] | ||
2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | Tunay na Buhay | Nominated | [13] |
Best Documentary Program Host | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |