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Television icon Willie Revillame returns with a new online game show, “Wilyonaryo,” promising fun, prizes, and hope for the Filipino masses, while addressing rumors about his wealth and personal life.

Television host Willie Revillame is back in the spotlight with his newest venture, the online game show “Wilyonaryo,” set to premiere on Jan. 25 before a possible television run.

Revillame, who became a household name through noontime hits like “Wowowee,” “Willing Willie,” and “Wowowin,” has built a career on entertaining Filipinos with high-stakes games, audience participation, and life-changing prizes.

Clarity amidst the noise: the wealth check

After months of speculation following his 2025 senatorial bid, Willie returned not with excuses but with clarity, conviction, and a show tailored for the masses.

At the recent grand media launch in Quezon City, Revillame addressed swirling rumors about his finances with characteristic humor and candor.


“Hindi totoo ‘yon eh. Minsan natatawa na lang ako sa kung saan nila kinukuha ‘yon. Hindi mo alam kung kino-content ka or may galit sa’yo,” he said.

He added: “Ganito lang ‘yon eh. Kung mayroon kang property na may nagkagusto at kikita ka ng doble, hindi mo ba ibebenta? So, mag-i-invest ka uli.”

Willie clarified that he was not boasting but simply responding to misconceptions about his financial standing. He shared details of his investments, from a new resort in Puerto Galera to luxury properties in BGC and multiple high-end vehicles.

“May bago akong resort sa Puerto Galera. May pinapaganda ako roon na high-end hotel. Meron akong biniling dalawang floors sa isang penthouse sa BGC–buong floor hindi lang isang unit, 800 square meters each,” he began.

“May binili rin akong apat na units sa isang condominium sa tapat ng mall sa BGC. Isa lang ang naibenta kong property sa Tagaytay kasi sobrang laki–hindi ko na rin maasikaso,” he added. “May tatlo akong choppers, may yate pa rin ako na binili ko ng $10 million or P580 million. Ayaw ko na sanang sabihin ito. Baka sabihin ninyo nagyayabang ako. Kaso gusto kong sabihin na hindi naman ako naghihirap. Pinaghirapan ko ang mga ito.”

Revillame also expressed gratitude to the networks that have supported him over the years:

“Kaya pinasasalamatan ko ang ABS-CBN, TV5, GMA, at ALLTV. Lahat ng ito ay buong loob na tinulungan ako. Pero siyempre, ang pinaka-importante sa lahat ay ‘yong mga taong sumuporta sa lahat ng programa ko. Kung hindi dahil sa kanila, lalo na ‘yong mahihirap at masa, wala ako. Kapag ayaw sa’yo ng mga tao, hindi ka magre-rate.”


When asked whether he currently has a romantic partner, Willie was straightforward: “Zero. Walang saysay. Hindi ko na naisip ‘yon eh.”

“Wilyonaryo”: the next level of giving

Meanwhile, Revillame also set the record straight on why he became stricter on his shows, especially with his staff:


“I have to do that, kasi nire-rehearse namin ‘to before the show, inaalam na namin ang dapat mangyari. Bakit pa ako magkakamali?”

The TV host recalled past incidents, particularly the “Wowowee” stampede at then ULTRA Stadium (now PhilSports Arena):

“Dapat iniingatan ang show kasi ayaw ko nang may nagbubuwis ng buhay. Ayaw ko nang ibalik ito, kaya ako naging strikto. Marami pa kaming incidents sa TV. Sa labas pa lang, kapag nakita ka, inaatake, lahat iyon pinuntahan namin at hindi namin pinabayaan,” he explained.

“Hindi ko na ito dapat banggitin, pero para alam ninyo kung bakit ako nagagalit. Totoo iyon,” he explained. “Very professional ako kasi ayaw kong nagkakamali, kasi marami na kaming pagkakamali na nangyari sa aking mga programa.”

Under” Wilyonaryo’s” format, ticket buyers can win up to ₱1 million. Full details are available on the show’s official website: www.wilyonaryo.com.

 
 

Ayaw ko na sanang sabihin ito. Baka sabihin ninyo nagyayabang ako. Kaso gusto kong sabihin na hindi naman ako naghihirap. Pinaghirapan ko ang mga ito.

Willie Revillame

 
 

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