Ang Bagong Kampeon was created by Jun de Rivera] and Wilma Galvante]. The competition has launched the careers of several successful singers, notably,
Regine Velasquez and
Donna Cruz. The show also had a contestant named
Josephine "Banig" Roberto, who later defeated
Christina Aguilera on the way to become Female Vocalist Champion in the 1989 edition of
Star Search in the
United States. Following its conclusion in 1988, the show is later renamed to
Tanghalan ng Kampeon after Galvante shifted to
GMA Network. Marcelo and Corrales returned as the hosts. However, RPN brought back "Ang Bagong Kampeon" for one more season despite the exodus of the hosts and Galvante. The short-lived season with the late comedian TV host Pepe Pimentel and another comedian singer actress Pinky Marquez as hosts. ==Awards and recognitions==