Prime Video recently hosted an exclusive premiere event at Okada Manila for its highly anticipated Amazon Original series, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines. This event marked the grand return of one of the most exciting and laughter-filled shows in the Philippines, featuring the nation’s top comedic talents.

Host Meme Vice Ganda with the LOL contestants

Last One Laughing Host, Meme Vice Ganda with some of the contestants during the Presscon in Okada Manila

The show, hosted by Asia’s Unkabogable Phenomenal Box Office Superstar, Vice Ganda, brings together ten of the Philippines' most celebrated comedians. The cast includes Victor Anastacio, Jayson Gainza, Pepe Herrera, Chad Kinis, Empoy Marquez, Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles, Negi, Tuesday Vargas, and Rufa Mae Quinto. Adding to the excitement, Petite and Divine Tetay also make cameo appearances throughout the series.

During the premiere event, guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of the first two episodes, which will officially premiere on Prime Video on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Following this, two new episodes will be released each week, promising a consistent stream of hilarity for the viewers.

LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines is a six-part competition series that challenges ten of the best comedic talents in the country to a no-holds-barred showdown. The goal is simple yet incredibly challenging: make others laugh without cracking up themselves. The six-hour competition tests the participants' comedic prowess and self-control, with every moment captured by multiple cameras, providing viewers with a front-row seat to this ultimate clash of humor and endurance.

A Global Phenomenon

The LOL: Last One Laughing format has become a global sensation, topping the viewership charts on Prime Video in countries like Italy, France, and Germany. Local versions of the show have also seen tremendous success in Mexico, Australia, India, Spain, Canada, The Netherlands, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Sweden. The series has featured various local celebrity hosts, including Jay Baruchel (Canada), Eugenio Derbez (Mexico), Fedez (Italy), Michael "Bully" Herbig (Germany), Rebel Wilson (Australia), Graham Norton (Ireland), and Trevor Noah (South Africa), among others.

Following the international success, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines is set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of comedy and competition. Alongside this Filipino adaptation, LOL: Last One Laughing Thailand and LOL: Last One Laughing Indonesia are also set to premiere on July 4 and July 11, respectively, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Darin Darakananda, Head of Central Scripted Series & Movies, International Originals, Amazon and MGM Studios, shared her enthusiasm for the series: "We are thrilled to bring LOL: Last One Laughing to the Philippines, showcasing the incredible comedic talent the country has to offer. We can't wait for audiences in the Philippines and worldwide to experience the hilarious and unpredictable journey of these ten comedians."

Tune In for the Hilarity

Don’t miss out on the laughter and excitement of LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines. Tune in to Prime Video starting July 4, 2024, for a comedy experience like no other! The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios in association with Unitel Straight Shooters.

LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines joins thousands of other shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, such as Five Breakups and a Romance, Firefly, Linlang, Fit Check, and Ten Little Mistresses. Korean titles like Marry My Husband, Death’s Game, Jinny’s Kitchen, and Melting Me Softly, as well as anime hits like Rurouni Kenshin, complement the award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals such as The Idea of You, Fallout, Road House, Invincible, Saltburn, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and the Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members can watch films and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets to watch offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just PHP 149 per month.

About LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines

LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines pits 10 of the best comedic talents from the Philippines against each other in a celebrity showdown where anything can happen. As the clock counts down in a six-hour wacky competition, their objective is to eliminate others by making them laugh while not laughing themselves. The comedian who doesn’t break a smile and outlasts their competitors wins. The series uses multiple cameras to capture all the deranged hijinks during the unpredictable competition as the all-star cast brings their various styles to the table, including stand-up, improvisational, and physical comedy, among others.

With a stellar cast and an exhilarating format, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines promises to be an unforgettable comedy event. Mark your calendars and get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter!