List of Bubble Gang recurring characters and sketches

The following describes many of the more noteworthy recurring segments and characters on GMA Network's gag show Bubble Gang.

Recurring segments SegmentYears airedDescriptionBubble Gags1995–2022A segment where various casts of the show throw jokes about a certain situation on each other. Each gag would end up with the surprised faces of the cast/s. This was replaced by Pak Pak Shorts in 2022.Paksiw: GNA Headline Balita/Paksiw1996-1998, 1999-2004Parody of GMA Network's primetime newscast Saksi. The word paksiw refers to a Filipino dish.Faxmimar de Amor1996Parody of the Mexican telenovela Marimar.Bisperas de Color de Rosas ()Parody of the Mexican telenovela Agujetas de color de rosa (), the first Mexican telenovela to air on GMA on the same that year.Commercial Spoofs1996–2018, 2024–presentParodies of commercial advertisements. The segment mostly features Michael V. and Diego Llorico. Ogie Alcasid was also a regular on this segment until his departure from the show in 2013.MEV (Miyusik English Versiyon)1997–2000Michael V's parody of popular Tagalog songs translated to English in a literal way. The songs were later compiled into an album of the same name in 1997.MTB (Miyusik Tagalog Bersiyon)Michael V.'s parody of popular English songs translated to Tagalog in a literal and often humorous manner. The songs were later compiled into an album of the same name in 1998.Ang Dating Doon ()1998–2002, 2007, 2011–2015, 2025–presentA parody of a popular religious program, Ang Dating Daan (), interpreting fairy tales and children's literature instead of religious scriptures. The sketch was hosted by Isko Salvador as Brod Pete, Cesar Cosme as Bro. Willy and Chito Francisco as Bro. Jocel. In the 2007 version, the sketch was called "Doon Dati" or "Du'n Dati" (), with Ara Mina as Kapatid () na Rosa, Wendell Ramos as Kapatid na Mel, Ogie Alcasid as Kapatid na Toto, and Michael V as Kapatid na Auring as hosts. "Du'n Dati" is a parody of Iglesia Ni Cristo's "Ang Mga Nagsi-alis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan" (). There is a running gag that Kapatid na Auring answers "wala" () every time she is asked by Kapatid na Toto if there are any additional comments to the topic being discussed. (see below)

From 2011 onwards, the sketch has been renamed "Ang Bagong Dating Doon" () (later "Ang Bagong Dating Doon International") (), focusing on questions or opinions from the other Bubble Gang cast members (and later "foreign" guests) and through social media sites, answering them by the hosts through song lyrics, meanwhile being interpreted by Brod Pete in a more humorous way. The sketch incorporates new technologies by using MacBook laptops and iPads as reference materials, being shown using Facebook as references and sometimes playing games, most notably Temple Run.

From 2025 onwards, the sketch returned with Cesar Cosme and Chito Francisco reprising their roles as Bro. Willy and Bro. Jocel, respectively. They were joined by Kokoy de Santos as Cong. Kikoy (a parody of Kiko Barzaga), who replaced Salvador.Hayop Man ay Tao Rin ()1998–2004; 2015; 2020A debate of two animals in the Chinese zodiac (most notably in Chinese New Year) whether if it is the Year of the Goat or the Year of the Sheep (2015 reincarnation). The skit briefly returned in 2020 with the appearance of a bat which made reference to the rumors of the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.Horrorscope1998-2004Michael V acts as Madam Rocha, a psychic who tells horoscopes, but with a ridiculously twist. She has two white crystal balls, instead of one, in front of her, and only stops making hand movements (like that of a real crystal ball) if "she" sees the viewer "face-to-face".Lito's Night of MusicLito (Michael V.) performs classical world songs with Ogie Alcasid playing the piano. The title is a parody of a defunct GMA musical show "A Little Night of Music."Di Ba Ate with Mare at Panget ()Parody of the network's debate show, Debate with Mare at Pare (). It is hosted by Diego Llorico and Mykah.Iskulto Finish1998-2000Ogie Alcasid acts as Prof. Ben in Black, who teaches bizarre word patterns.Super MasaA superhero loosely based on former President Joseph Estrada. His power comes from a bread he'd made. Masa is a Filipino word for the "masses" or the common people. The word was used in his presidential campaign in 1998 (Erap para sa Masa/Erap for the Masses). The word also means knead if used as a noun.Remember Wen1998–2005Hosted by Evilyn Magpayo (Ate Ebs for short). Based on ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya () and GMA's Magpakailanman (). It was replaced by the sketch Tita Herminigilda.Tips Ahoy!1998-2006Ogie Alcasid hosts this segment, showing his viewers how to handle different situations from the mundane to the important, such as being late for work and preventing electrocution while in the shower.Chinese Angels1999-2003Parody of the American crime drama franchise Charlie's Angels.Taiko1999Parody of the famous workout Tae-Bo.Rosaminda: Advanced Edition2000A parody of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda.Unang Sirit ()2001A parody of GMA Network's longtime morning show Unang Hirit (). Michael V plays Arnold Labyo (parody of Arnold Clavio), and it features his sidekick puppet, Arf-Arf (parody of Arn-Arn). In a February 9, 2001 episode, Arn-Arn was featured as a guest co-host, replacing the segment's host Arf-Arf.Ortigas vs. Mendiola2001-2003RAMPAGE: GUlat ni Bel Chionglo/Chiongco ()2001–2004Spoof of GMA Network's defunct newscast, Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco, Rufa Mae Quinto plays Bel Chionglo (parody of Mel Tiangco), among its running gags were Tiongco's opening line "Tsismis bukas, ngayon ang broadcast" () and her expressing surprise after saying "Bel Chionglo po, nag-gugulat" (), a pun on the words ulat () and gulat (). One of its logos in 2003 has a similar design to Frontpage since it was in use from 2002 to 2003.JR ang Batang Kumag (later retitled as JR Kumag)2001–02, 2006A skit about a mischievous and hyperactive kid named Junior (Michael V.) who causes a lot of distress towards his parents (portrayed by Ogie Alcasid and Ara Mina) in different occasions. The word kumag means "idiot".Pusoy Betty, La Kea ()2002–2003A parody of a popular Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea (), originally aired on GMA. The character Betty/Berto, portrayed by Michael V., is a spoof of Beatriz ‘Betty’ Aurora Pinzón Solano. In this version, Betty/Berto is depicted as an unattractive gay employee hired as a manager at Yeko Moda, a parody of the fashion company Eco Moda. The sketch also introduces her love interest, Sir Armando (a parody of Armando Mendoza Sáenz), portrayed by Wendell Ramos.