Strangebrew

Strangebrew
Created by	R.A. Rivera
Developed by	Furball Entertainment
Starring	Arvin Jimenez Angel Rivero
Opening theme	Macho Gwapito by Rico J. Puno
Country of origin	Philippines
Production
Camera setup	Single-camera setup
Running time	30 minutes
Release
Original network	UNTV
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original release	2001 – 2003

Strangebrew is a reality situational comedy television show in the Philippines which formerly aired on UNTV Channel 37, People's Television Network and Studio 23.

Strangebrew was launched in early summer of 2001 on UNTV, and became a popular show among Filipino youth. It was hosted by Arvin "Tado" Jimenez, and Angel "Erning" Rivero. The show was directed by R.A. Rivera. The show also featured film makers Ramon Bautista and Jun Sabayton, playing odd characters. The reality comedy show which features fun facts about how things are made in a factory, or making a movie. Trivial pursuits and road trip like episodes were produced, as means to make a transition from one topic to another. Some episodes cover two or more topics about everyday ordinary things and people. Some include interviews of a plumber, a toll gate operator, MRT/LRT operator/employees, theater ticket attendees, motion picture deliverymen, the late Raymundo Punongbayan of PHIVOLCS, when Tado and Erning featured Taal Volcano. The known celebrities to make guest appearances were Odette Khan & Julia Clarete. Khan, a veteran television and film actress, played Tado's mother in one episode, while Julia Clarete played "Erning" on a couple of episodes, one of which featured Tado on a date with a mestiza in Manila Zoo.

Notable among the episodes are the catchphrases of the hosts such as "Rakenrol", often said by Tado and "Tama"(correct) being mentioned by Erning whenever Tado says something but in a naivete way. The show usually starts with the opening billboard being shown with the intro of "Macho Gwapito", popularized by Rico J.Puno, being played repeatedly.

Arvin "Tado" Jimenez† was freelance actor/film maker before landing the lead role. He appeared in some independent short films as a lead character or a supporting/minor role in mainstream Pinoy cinema and television. He made several appearances on Parokya ni Edgar music videos doing odd characters.

Angel "Erning" Rivero went on to become a host on Studio 23's Breakfast.

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