Donita Nose, Baninay Bautista, Jeff Fernando bring celebrity stories to new show

Showbiz updates, celebrity stories, and product finds will take center stage in GMA Network’s newest show, “Chika Cart,” which will be hosted by comedian Donita Nose, actress Baninay Bautista, and veteran entertainment journalist Jeff Fernando.

Fernando, who served as the head writer of the 2001 talk show “Sis” hosted by Gelli, Janice de Belen, and Carmina Villarroel, brings more than 30 years of experience in media and his extensive network in the entertainment industry to the program. 

Bautista, meanwhile, will bring her experience as a content creator and actress. She rose to fame after her stint in “Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7.” 

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Meanwhile, Donita, who impersonates actress and former MTV VJ Donita Rose, is expected to add her signature humor to the show. She previously served as one of the hosts of “Wowowin.”

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“Chika Cart” will feature the latest celebrity news, insider scoops, and discussions with celebrity guests, alongside product and service features. 

The Sexbomb Girls are expected to appear in one of the first episodes of the afternoon show.

Since the program covers the personal lives of celebrities, Fernando said they will still exercise caution in choosing which stories to discuss. 

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“Bilang media, alam natin if there’s a story. Alam din natin sa isang interview, ito yung mga mahalagang dapat natin iangat,” he told reporters. “Ganun din dito, nasa TV lang tayo.” 

“Syempre, mas careful dahil mas maraming nakakapanood. May mga bata. So mas careful ka kung ano ‘yung mga pipiliin mong balita dahil more on family. Hindi mo makakontrol ‘yung audience mo,” he added. 

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The show will also incorporate shopping and product discovery into its entertainment format. 

Donita said this aspect reflects Filipinos’ tendency to be easily drawn to online shopping. 

“Ang galing kasi magbenta ng mga Pilipino. Promise, mahihikayat ka talaga,” she said.