There are like 12 people standing still on numbered pedestals, staring emotionlessly on space, they dont speak and move, and the contestant must match their identities. There's a son of a preacher, Russian immigrant, Preschool teacher, Black Jack Dealer etc. What's so exciting about the show is the suspense whenever the question is asked - "is that your identity?", then comes the long wait of hearing the answer.. and they don't just answer YES, but say a witty line like "Yes, I do cards.." (Black Jack Dealer) or "Amen to that" (son of a preacher).
The best way to get them right is through elimination, which what the contestant did! He was sooo good, and he happens to be a Filipino!
When asked by the host, Penn Jilette what he would do with $150,000 dollars, contestant said - .. my parents are from Philippines, and I want to go back there.. build an institution for street kids.. clothe them.. educate them.. Now that's some noble act! He got to match all the identities and bagged $500,000!
Thanks to the panel who the contestant can consult, which consists of former FBI agents, Psychologists; and relatives-friends-family members who the contest can bring along with him (just like in the Deal or No Deal) and help him decide or console him when there comes a mistaken identity.
Now let's just wait some more months who would ask the question "Is that your identity?" here in the Philippines, would it be Edu Manzano or Kris Aquino?
