Kuan On One

Kuan on One is a Philippine digital talk show by ABS-CBN Studios. Hosted by Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, it premiered on YouTube and iWant on July 2, 2024. It has been recognized as the first mainstream talk show in the Cebuano language.

Production

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Seasons

15 Episodes • Premiered 2024

The first season of Kuan on One premiered on July 2, 2024, and ran for 15 episodes featuring 19 guests.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 1: "Kim Chiu: Tagsa-tagsa lang... ('One-by-one...')"

1. "Kim Chiu: Tagsa-tagsa lang... ('One-by-one...')"

KUANtie Melai-Cantiveros-Francisco sits down with the one and only "Chinita Princess" Kim Chiu to talk about their ironic and funny life experiences as Pinoy Big Brother Big Winners and Bisaya celebrities.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 2: "Bini Aiah: Kanus-a man ta mag-boom, ma boom panes na lang ta... ('When will we boom? Maybe we'll just boom panes...')"

2. "Bini Aiah: Kanus-a man ta mag-boom, ma boom panes na lang ta... ('When will we boom? Maybe we'll just boom panes...')"

KUANtie Melai-Cantiveros-Francisco lends an ear to BINI Aiah as the Cebuana talks about the rejections she faced and her group's eventual rise to fame.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 3: "Maymay Entrata: Hala uy, karon lang siguro ko maka-confess... ('Hey, maybe I can just confess now..')"

3. "Maymay Entrata: Hala uy, karon lang siguro ko maka-confess... ('Hey, maybe I can just confess now..')"

KUANtie Melai-Cantiveros-Francisco and "AMAKABOGERA" singer Maymay Entrata recall their most memorable experiences back when they were students and the hard lessons they have learned in the showbiz industry.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 4: "Bini Colet: Mao to ang pinaka-intense na nanabo sa akong kinabuhi... ('That was the most intense thing that ever happened in my life...')"

4. "Bini Colet: Mao to ang pinaka-intense na nanabo sa akong kinabuhi... ('That was the most intense thing that ever happened in my life...')"

Interviewed by KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, BINI Colet recalls how she became a member of the nation's girl group and the moments she tapped into her inner strength to face life's challenges.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 5: "Christian Bables: Kinahanglan kahibaw ka kanus-a ka mu-stop... ('You need to know when to stop...')"

5. "Christian Bables: Kinahanglan kahibaw ka kanus-a ka mu-stop... ('You need to know when to stop...')"

KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and award-winning actor Christian Bables discuss whether a man and a woman can only be friends. The two also talk about friendships, romance, and everything in between.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 6: "Vivoree: Loyal ko sa akong crush... ('I am loyal to my crush...')"

6. "Vivoree: Loyal ko sa akong crush... ('I am loyal to my crush...')"

KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Boholana actress Vivoree Esclito share their funny "main character" experiences whenever they return home from the capital. The two also talk about the importance of confidence and self-reliance.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 7: "Jason Dy: Ang mga taga Butuan kay dagko’g kuan... ('The people of Butuan have big...')"

7. "Jason Dy: Ang mga taga Butuan kay dagko’g kuan... ('The people of Butuan have big...')"

Hailing from Butuan City, The Voice champion Jason Dy talks about the diverse talents in Mindanao and recalls how he achieved his dream of becoming a singer.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 8: "Vina Morales: Kung ingon si Lord nga maghatag ug blessing, ang mga Bisaya nag-nganga na... ('When the Lord said he would give a blessing, the Visayans were immediately speechless...')"

8. "Vina Morales: Kung ingon si Lord nga maghatag ug blessing, ang mga Bisaya nag-nganga na... ('When the Lord said he would give a blessing, the Visayans were immediately speechless...')"

Ultimate Performer Vina Morales graces KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco's podcast studio to talk about her experiences as a daughter and as a mother.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 9: "Anji Salvacion: Wala ko naulawan sa ila, nasakitan ko! ('I'm not ashamed of them, I'm hurt!')"

9. "Anji Salvacion: Wala ko naulawan sa ila, nasakitan ko! ('I'm not ashamed of them, I'm hurt!')"

Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 Big Winner Anji Salvacion and KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco recall how strict their mothers were when they were young girls and share funny memories of their moms

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 10: "KZ Tandingan & TJ Monterde: Kinsa ba ning nag-message sa imog 'nagkaon na ka baby?' ('Who sent you a message asking, have you eaten yet, baby?')"

10. "KZ Tandingan & TJ Monterde: Kinsa ba ning nag-message sa imog 'nagkaon na ka baby?' ('Who sent you a message asking, have you eaten yet, baby?')"

Real-life couple TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan talk about the time they first met and their sweet but challenging journey from close friends to lovers.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 11: "Joj & Jai Agpangan: Basta Ilongga, gwapa! ('If you're Ilongga, you're beautiful!')"

11. "Joj & Jai Agpangan: Basta Ilongga, gwapa! ('If you're Ilongga, you're beautiful!')"

Conversing in Hiligaynon, Ilonggo twins Joj and Jai Agpangan talk about their close bond as sisters and share how they were raised by their parents. The PBB alumnae also recall their most memorable experiences as siblings.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 12: "JM Dela Cerna & Marielle Montellano: Murag nakaangay lang siya pero dili siya sure. ('It seemed like he liked it but he wasn't sure.')"

12. "JM Dela Cerna & Marielle Montellano: Murag nakaangay lang siya pero dili siya sure. ('It seemed like he liked it but he wasn't sure.')"

Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets grand champions JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano share their views on traditional versus modern-day courtship. They also open up about the real status of their relationship.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 13: "Sheryn Regis: Gihilak la nako og two weeks... ('I just cried for two weeks...')"

13. "Sheryn Regis: Gihilak la nako og two weeks... ('I just cried for two weeks...')"

Recalling her memorable defeat in Star in a Million, Crystal Voice of Asia Sheryn Regis opens up about the other times in her life when she nearly gave up but decided to persevere despite facing overwhelming challenges.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 14: "Darla Sauler & Alora Sasam: Lahi pud ang pagka-solid fans sa mga Bisdak... ('The Visayans are on another level of being solid fans...')"

14. "Darla Sauler & Alora Sasam: Lahi pud ang pagka-solid fans sa mga Bisdak... ('The Visayans are on another level of being solid fans...')"

Proud Mindanaoans Darla Sauler and Alora Sasam bring barrels of laughter with KUANtie Melai Cantiveros-Francisco as they recount their most memorable fangirl moments.

Still image for Kuan On One season 1 episode 15: "Regine Velasquez: Pastilan nga bata-a ka! ('Ah, you damn kid!')"

15. "Regine Velasquez: Pastilan nga bata-a ka! ('Ah, you damn kid!')"

Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, recalls how she fell in love with performing as a little girl in Leyte and how she rose to become one of the most influential singers in the country.

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