Wish Ko Lang!

Wish Ko Lang! (transl. just my wish!) is a Philippine television public service drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Bernadette Sembrano, it premiered on June 29, 2002 on the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The series concluded on February 15, 2020 with a total of 983 episodes. It was replaced by Ilaban Natin Yan! in its timeslot. The series returned on July 11, 2020.^[3] Vicky Morales currently serves as the host.

Wish Ko Lang!
Title card since 2024
Genre	Public broadcasting Drama
Presented by	Bernadette Sembrano (2002–04) Vicky Morales (since 2004)
Opening theme	"Handog" by Kyla (2004–06)[1] "Walang Imposible" by Jolina Magdangal (2006–18) "Wish Ko Lang" by Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia (since 2020)[2]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
Production
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	45 minutes
Production company	GMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	June 29, 2002 (2002-06-29) – present

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[4]

Hosts

Bernadette Sembrano served as a host.

• Bernadette Sembrano (2002–04)^[5]
• Vicky Morales (since 2004)^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Wish Ko Lang!

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2003	17th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won
		Best Public Service Program Host	Bernadette Sembrano	Nominated
2004	18th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2006	20th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[7]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2007	Anak TV Awards	Top 10 Most Well-Liked TV Programs	Wish Ko Lang!	Included	[8]
	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Public Service Program		Won	[9]
	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[10]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2008	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[11]
	22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[12]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2009	Anak TV Awards	Most Well-Liked TV Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Included	[13]
	7th Gawad Tanglaw	Best Public Service Program		Won	[14]
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[15]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2010	24th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[16]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2011	8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[17]
		Outstanding Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
	9th Gawad Tanglaw	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[18]
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program		Nominated	[19]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[20]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
	8th USTV Awards	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[21]
2013	10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Public Service Program		Won	[22]
		Outstanding Public Affairs Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
	4th Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[23]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[24]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won	[25]
	7th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[26]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2014	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Public Service Program	"Ang Mundo ni Yvette"	Won	[27]
		Outstanding Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[28]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2015	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[29]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2016	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[30]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2017	8th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television Awards	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[31]
	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[32]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[33]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Won	[34]
2019	Anak TV Seal Awards		Wish Ko Lang!	Won	[35]
	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program		Nominated	[36]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Nominated	[37]
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Male TV Personality	Shido Roxas ("Mr. Right")	Nominated	[38]
		Best Public Service Program	Wish Ko Lang!	Won
		Best Public Service Program Host	Vicky Morales	Nominated

References

1. ""Handog" (Wish Ko Lang Theme) - Kyla". YouTube. March 30, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
2. "Playlist Lyric Video: "Wish Ko Lang" – Aicelle Santos & Maricris Garcia (Wish Ko Lang OST)". YouTube. September 10, 2020.
3. "Wish Ko Lang! returns for a special season beginning July 11". GMA Network. July 8, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
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18. "Complete list of 9th Gawad Tanglaw winners unveiled". PEP. March 3, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
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21. "GMA Network bags honors at the 8th USTv Awards". The Philippine Star. February 23, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
22. Santiago, Erwin; Benavidez, Kathleen (March 1, 2013). "Marian Rivera and Gerald Anderson win top acting honors at 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards; Walang Hanggan named Best Drama Series". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
23. "24 Oras: Kapuso Network, big winner sa 4TH Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards". YouTube. March 12, 2013. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
24. "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
25. "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
26. "GMA-7 and GMA News TV win big in Gandingan 2013". GMA Network. January 30, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
27. Santiago, Erwin; Garcia, Rose (March 22, 2014). "My Husband's Lover sweeps 5th Golden Screen TV Awards; Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana win top acting honors". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
28. "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
29. "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
30. "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
31. "GMA Network wins big at the 8th NSCART Awards". GMA Network. March 6, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
32. Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
33. Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
34. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn; Sancon, Allan (October 15, 2018). "32nd Star Awards for TV winners revealed; ASAP joins MMK, Eat Bulaga, Bubble Gang in Hall of Fame". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
35. "GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards". Daily Guardian. December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
36. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
37. Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
38. 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.

External links

• Official website
• Wish Ko Lang! at IMDb