Tunay na Buhay

*Tunay na Buhay*
Tunay na Buhay
	Title card from 2020 to 2022
Genre	Documentary
Written by	Augie Rivera
Directed by	Armin Collado
Presented by	Rhea Santos (2011–19); Pia Arcangel (2019–22);
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
Network	GMA Network (January 21, 2011 – July 15, 2020, January 6, 2021 – October 20, 2021); GMA News TV (August 5, 2020 – December 30, 2020); GTV (October 27, 2021 – January 12, 2022);
Release	January 21, 2011 –; January 12, 2022

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.

Hosts

Rhea Santos (2011–19)^[2]
Pia Arcangel (2019–22)^[3]

Guest host

Susan Enriquez

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

Accolades received by *Tunay na Buhay*
Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Magazine Show	Tunay na Buhay	Nominated	^[7]
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Magazine Show Host	Rhea Santos	Nominated	^[7]
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]
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Documentary Program Host	Rhea Santos	Nominated	^[11]
2019	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Documentary Program Host	Rhea Santos	Nominated	^[12]
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Documentary Program	Tunay na Buhay	Nominated	^[13]
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Documentary Program Host	Pia Arcangel	Nominated	^[13]

References

^ "Atom Araullo at Maki Pulido, papalit kay Jessica Soho sa State of The Nation". PEP. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 29, 2020). "Santos and her life in Canada after leaving GMA-7 and newscasting career". PEP. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Watch: Pia Arcangel, bagong host ng Tunay na Buhay". GMA Network. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
^ "Tunay na Buhay: Batang may Solamen syndrome, nakikipaglaban sa sakit sa gitna ng pandemya (Full EP)". YouTube. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
^ Santiago, Erwin (January 25, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Jan. 21-24): Machete makes its mark on primetime, debuts at No. 2". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

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[1] "Atom Araullo at Maki Pulido, papalit kay Jessica Soho sa State of The Nation". PEP. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.

[2] Anarcon, James Patrick (July 29, 2020). "Santos and her life in Canada after leaving GMA-7 and newscasting career". PEP. Retrieved January 13, 2021.

[3] Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Watch: Pia Arcangel, bagong host ng Tunay na Buhay". GMA Network. Retrieved August 6, 2019.

[4] Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.

[5] "Tunay na Buhay: Batang may Solamen syndrome, nakikipaglaban sa sakit sa gitna ng pandemya (Full EP)". YouTube. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.

[6] Santiago, Erwin (January 25, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Jan. 21-24): Machete makes its mark on primetime, debuts at No. 2". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.

[7] "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.

[8] "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.

[9] "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2020.

[10] "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[11] Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.

[12] Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.

[13] Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

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