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LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines is a Philippine comedy reality competition show based on Documental, a format created by Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto. Hosted by comedian, presenter, and actor Vice Ganda, it aired on Prime Video on July 4, 2024.
Chad Kinis was proclaimed the winner of the first season on July 18, 2024.




Development


On May 30, 2024, it was announced via Prime Video Philippines' social media accounts that a Philippine version of Documental (known as Last One Laughing in other countries) is in the works, and will premiere on July 4 of the same year. On June 19 and 26, 2024, Vice, the competing celebrities, and Prime Video Philippines released the series' trailer and teasers on their respective social media accounts.




Format


Ten comedians stay in a living-room style studio with hidden cameras for a few hours (usually six). During this time, they must try to make their opponents laugh in any way and by any means, while not reacting at their opponents’ attempts to make them break. At the first laugh, the competitor is cautioned (yellow carded), while a second eliminates the player from the game (red carded). However, large infractions may be given an automatic red card. Eliminated players join the host in the observation room, but may return as an external challenger to the remaining contestants. The comedians can also be eliminated if they aren't active enough. The only way to communicate with the outside is a telephone controlled by the host.
The last remaining comedian standing is set to receive a trophy, and a cash prize of one million pesos (₱1,000,000).




Contestants


The ten contestants were revealed on June 17, 2024.

Chad Kinis — Known for his appearance on the It's Showtime segment Miss Q&A season 2 (2019), a beauty pageant competition for queer people. His full name was "Chad Kinis Lustre-Reid" during the competition, finishing as second runner-up, losing to Czedy Rodriguez and winner Mitch Montecarlo Suansane. His appearance on the segment led to his popularity, as well as being part of the group "Beks Battalion" with MC Muah Calaquian and Lassy Marquez. He was also a co-host of 1000 Heartbeats: Pintig Pinoy, the Philippine version of 1000 Heartbeats which was hosted by Xian Lim. He was declared the winner of the competition on Episode 6, defeating runner-up Jerald Napoles and eight other contestants.
Empoy Marquez — Most known for playing the male lead in Kita Kita (2017) alongside Alessandra de Rossi. He was first known as the winner of the Mr. Suave look-alike contest on Magandang Tanghali Bayan, he was awarded a minor role in the comedy film Mr. Suave (2003). He also appeared on TV shows such as TV5's Lokomoko (2008–2013) and Tropa Mo Ko Unli (2013–2015), Since I Found You (2018), and co-starred in the film Kusina Kings (2018). He received both a yellow and a red card and was the first to be eliminated on Episode 5.
Jayson Gainza — First known as the runner-up of the first season of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother in 2005. He is also widely known as the impersonator of talk show host Boy Abunda in Banana Split, and later became a cast member of Sunday 'Kada until its hiatus on 2021. He would later transfer to GMA Network where he first appeared in the sitcom Happy ToGetHer starred by John Lloyd Cruz. He is currently the main host of the variety show TiktoClock alongside Kim Atienza and Pokwang. He received a yellow card on Episode 1 alongside Kim and Negi and was eliminated as the second person in Episode 2. He returned as an external challenger in Episodes 5 and 6.
Jerald Napoles — Known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis alongside her partner Kim Molina. He was also a cast member of the variety show Sunday PinaSaya on GMA Network. He also appeared on Comedy Island Philippines alongside Rufa Mae Quinto, and is currently the main host of Barangay Singko Panalo on TV5. He finished runner-up for the season.
Kim Molina — Known for portraying Aileen in the long-running Filipino stage musical Rak of Aegis alongside her partner Napoles, and in the series Kadenang Ginto, and most known as Elsa in the film #Jowable (2019). She received both a yellow and a red card and was the third person eliminated in Episode 2. She returned as an external challenger in Episode 6.
Negi — First appeared and known as Vice Ganda's sidekick in Gandang Gabi, Vice! and also appeared on various TV shows as Minute to Win It and movies such as Super Parental Guardians (2016), Finally Found Someone (2017), and Wander Bra (2018). He received a yellow card on Episode 1, along with Kim and Jayson, and was the first person eliminated on Episode 2. He then returned as an external challenger in Episode 4.
Pepe Herrera — Also known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis (which was also portrayed by Napoles) and appeared on numerous TV series and films, most recently in Rewind (2023) starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, I Am Not Big Bird (2024) starring Enrique Gil, and starred in the Philippine adaptation of My Sassy Girl (2024) alongside Toni Gonzaga. He was eliminated, along with Victor Anastacio, in Episode 5 for failing to make someone laugh in 45 minutes, and was the episode's third elimination, following Marquez.
Rufa Mae Quinto — Dubbed as the "Comedy Princess" and a notable figure in Philippine pop culture, Rufa is known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, awarding her as a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the Star Awards for Television, a Golden Screen Award and "Best Supporting Actress" at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. She received a yellow card on Episode 3 and was the first person eliminated on Episode 4.
Tuesday Vargas — Known for her roles in Gulong ng Palad and Bituing Walang Ningning and had her first lead roles in Hiram na Mukha (2007), and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008), Tuesday has starred in numerous TV shows and films, but she gained the most recognition in the film Here Comes the Bride (2010). She is currently a freelance artist. She received both a yellow and red card and was the second contestant eliminated on Episode 4.
Victor Anastacio — Known for his appearance on The Gift starring Alden Richards, Heartful Café starring Julie Anne San Jose and David Licauco, and in the films Elise (2015) and Dito At Doon (2021). He received several warnings for failing to make anyone laugh in the early episodes. On Episode 5, he received both a yellow and a red card and was eliminated along with Pepe Herrera for failing to make someone laugh within 45 minutes.




Episodes


Two episodes were released on the premiere date, with two new episodes releasing every week. The season contains six episodes.




Twists






= Lights, Camera, LOL!

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In a variation of the Joker challenge found in international versions, Vice would pull a lever to determine which comedian would perform on stage, while the other comedians would have to watch. It is up to the comedians to decide how long their performance will last.




= The ResBeks

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On Episode 3, Vice noticed that all of the participating comedians were tired of making themselves laugh, so he invited Divine Tetay and Petite as "resbeks" with the same goal: to make the other contestants laugh. Divine Tetay later returned as an external challenger again on Episode 6.




Elimination history



Notes




Reception


Following its premiere on July 4, 2024, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines became Prime Video's number one reality competition show and trended across various social media networks. The series also gained popularity online after funny clips from the show were shared on Facebook.




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References






External links


LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines at IMDb

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