Ryan Agoncillo video as the chosen one to be the Pinoy Fear Factor host. Actually, Ryan Agoncillo is back to looking cute too, after long sporting a long hair do. Ryan Agoncillo bested several actors in the ABS-CBN stable to be host of the much awaited Survivor Philippines rival, Pinoy Fear Factor, a Philippine franchise of the hit American show, Fear Factor. Pinoy Fear Factor is going to be shot for more than a month in an undisclosed location in South America.

Paolo Bediones, host of Survivor Philippines announced in Davao City that the cash prize for Survivor Philippines is three-million pesos, tax free—the biggest cash prize ever offered for a local reality show. And that’s not all, Survivor Philippines is to shoot in a foreign country with the 16 castaways plus 80 production staff, including Paolo, during 39 days of taping. As per the strict regulation of Castaway Productions—franchise owner of Survivor (USA, Worldwide), Survivor Philippines will not be held in the Philippines. Pinoy lang ang magiging castaways ngunit hindi sa Pilipinas ang remote island na gagamitin. Wala raw kasing Survivor franchise na ginagawa sa sariling bansa. They will also use 10 cameras to record every movement of the 16 castaways.

Survivor Philippines production people stressed that it is not an ‘artista’ search. In order to join, a castaway wannabe need not sing, act or dance to be qualified. Castaway hopefuls who fall on the right age bracket requirement (18 - 60 years old), must be physically fit and mentally capable to live 39 days in a remote island are what is just needed.

The Davao leg of the audition kicked off last May 1 and 2, and it was a hit. Ironically, many of them might not have seen a single episode of this famous reality game show, they were just there for the prize pot or the chance to be discovered and be an “artista.”

The scheduled dates of the next Survivor Philippines are:

* CEBU (SM Cebu) - May 5 and 6
* ILOILO (SM Iloilo) - May 8 and 9
* BAGUIO (SM Baguio) - May 17 and 18
* MANILA (SM North Edsa) - May 21 and 22
* MANILA (SM Manila) - May 23

Q: How do I audition for Survivor Philippines and what time will the auditions be held?

A: Simply go to the audition venues on the designated dates. Auditions for Survivor Philippines will be conducted during MALL HOURS from 10 AM - 10 PM.

Q: Where do we get the forms for the Survivor Philippines auditions?

A: You can get the forms at the venue when you arrive. Remember to bring your own pens.

Q: What do we need to bring for the auditions?

A: Aside from a pen to fill in the audition forms, you only need to bring yourself. Be prepared for interviews and challenges that will test your wit and skills to show the selection panel that you are fit to be one of the 16 castaways. Good Luck..

After Pinoy Idol, GMA 7 also got the franchise for the hit reality show, Survivor. And GMA is calling it Survivor Philippines. Survivor Philippines is looking for contestants to join it. Survivor Philippines will be holding auditions in the following venues:

SM Iloilo - May 5 - 6

SM Cebu - May 8 - 9

SM Davao - May 12 - 13

Baguio - May 17 -18

Metro Manila - May 21 - 23

Requirements are that one must be within the age of 18 to 60 years old; must be physically fit and willing to become a castaway and endure intense physical and mental challenges in an unfamiliar territory for 39 days. 16 castaways are to be chosen from the auditions for a slot in the tv show Survivor Philippines to win the plum prize of 1 million pesos!

Speaking of Survivor, the US tv show, there were rumors around the holy week period that Survivor USA is shooting in an isolated island off Camarines Sur, Philippines.