''Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento'' () formerly ''Pepito Manaloto'', ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento'', ''Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' and ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'', is a

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series broadcast by

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. Directed by

Michael V. Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan (born December 17, 1969), known professionally as Michael V. and also known as Bitoy, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and recording artist, who appears in the GMA Network show ''Bubble Gang'' and ''Pepito Manaloto' ...

, it stars Michael V. and

Sef Cadayona John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. He is an alumnus of the fifth season of the Philippine reality talent show '' StarStruck''. Sef is called a ...

in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, as ''Pepito Manaloto'' on the network's Sunday night line up. It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, as ''Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento''. While ''Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' was aired on October 17, 2020, and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series, ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'' was launched on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022. ''Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento'', started airing on June 11, 2022 which featured the return of the original cast. The series was released on

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by GMA Home Video. It is also streaming online on

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Premise

The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

and

as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto *

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of ...

and

Mikee Quintos Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in ''Encantadia''. Life and career Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines. Both he ...

as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto *

Jake Vargas Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his television roles in various hit GMA Network dramas such as '' Stairway to Heaven'', ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'', '' C ...

as Luisito "Chito" dela Cruz Manaloto / Michael "Jordan" Castillo *

Angel Satsumi ''Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento'' () formerly ''Pepito Manaloto'', ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento'', ''Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' and ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'', is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcas ...

as Clarissa dela Cruz Manaloto ;Supporting cast *

John Feir John Feir (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is known for his work on ''Encantadia, Alyas Robin Hood'' and ''Pepito Manaloto''. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Career John started his TV ...

and

Kokoy de Santos Ronald Marquez de Santos Jr. (born May 15, 1998), known professionally as Kokoy de Santos, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, and commercial model. His movie ''Fuccbois'' was an official entry to 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film F ...

as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso *

Ronnie Henares Ronnie Henares (born February 8, 1955) is a Filipino actor, musician, comedian, producer and talent manager. He regularly appears in ''Pepito Manaloto'' as Tommy Diones. Career Ronnie Henares is a member of the band Midlife Crisis in the Phili ...

and

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978 in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails from ...

as Tomas "Tommy" Diones *

Arthur Solinap Arthur Gonzales Solinap (born January 19, 1980) is a Filipino actor and model. He is known for his role as Robert in ''Pepito Manaloto''. Solinap's career began as a member of ''Abztract Dancers'' together with his cousin Dingdong Dantes. He ma ...

as Robert "Bert" Maceda *

Mosang Maria Alilia Bagio (born April 21, 1972), better known as Mosang, is a Filipina actress. Mosang is known for portraying various roles in several films, ''Ded na si Lolo'' (2009), '' T2'' (2009), and ''Segunda Mano'' (2011). Mosang frequently ...

as Bettina "Baby" Reyes *

Janna Dominguez Jamie Ann Quisumbing Angeles (born March 11, 1990) professionally known as Janna Dominguez, is a Filipino actress, host, and comedian. She is best known for portraying the role of Maria in ''Pepito Manaloto''. Career Dominguez started out as o ...

as Maria Bagtikan-Cruz *

Nova Villa Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...

as Mimi Kho *

Jessa Zaragoza Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado (born January 31, 1979), better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipina commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first ...

as Deedee Kho *

Carmina Villarroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. Personal life Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and ...

as Maricar Del Valle *

Pokwang Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She a ...

as Tarsing Batumbakal *

Gladys Reyes Gladys Sommereux (née Reyes; born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress best known for her role as "Clara," the lead villainess from the 90s ABS-CBN hit series ''Mara Clara''. In 2012, after years with her home network ABS-CBN, she transferred ba ...

as Rosa Generoso *

Archie Alemania Archibald Nicholas Alemania (born 6 March 1978), professionally known as Archie Alemania, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. Career Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and P ...

as Benito "Benny" Manaloto *

Edgar Allan Guzman Edgar Allan Guzman (born November 20, 1989 in Pasig, Philippines) also known by his nickname and screen name EA Guzman, is a Filipino actor, singer, host, model, and vlogger. He gained popularity after he became the Mr. Pogi 2006 of ''Eat Bula ...

as Fernando "Nando" Generoso *

Kristofer Martin Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show ''Little Big Superstar'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of ...

as Wendell *

Jay Arcilla Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla simply known as Jay Arcilla (born May 21, 1996) is a YouTube sensation, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his viral Dubsmash video ''Twerk It Like Miley'' by ''Brandon Beal'', and bagged his role as Reggie ...

as Eric *

Denise Barbacena Denise Ysabel Barbacena (born November 2, 1994) is a Filipina actress, singer, and popularly known as finalist of the first season of the reality show, '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break'', a reality search contest, created by GMA Netwo ...

as Elma *

Angel Guardian Angel Grace Trazona Guardian (born September 6, 1998) is a Filipino-Israeli actress, recording artist and commercial model. She is best known for her participation in the reality show ''Running Man Philippines'', where she became the first Ul ...

as Beth ;Recurring cast *

Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (; born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, host and television personality. She is dubbed as "''Asia's Limitless Star''" for her singing prowess and achievements. San Jose is regarded as ...

as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil *

Chariz Solomon Charyze Pagotan Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon (born August 22, 1989), is a Filipino actress, model, comedienne, singer, and who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program '' Startalk''. She appears in se ...

as Janice Generoso * Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos *

Maureen Larrazabal Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model who is one of the popular and regular mainstays of the TV sitcom ''Bubble Gang'' of GMA Network. Before venturing into movie and television, Larraza ...

as Mara Quijanos * Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista * Cherry Malvar as Tere Dalisay *

Mikoy Morales Vincent Marco Chu Morales (born December 11, 1993), professionally known as Mikoy Morales, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, comedian, and television personality. Along with Ruru Madrid, Zandra Summer and Elle Ramirez, he is a runner-up on '' ...

as Rosauro "Roxy" Ocampo *

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

as Katkat *

Jak Roberto Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993), professionally known as Jak Roberto, is a Filipino actor, model and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is currently worki ...

as Erik Natata * Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto (season 1) *

Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of '' Stairway to Heaven''. Early l ...

as Richard Reyes (season 1) *

Freddie Webb Freddie Nelle Webb (born November 24, 1942) is a Filipino retired basketball player and coach, former politician, and television and radio personality. Education He completed his elementary education at San Beda College and his degree in Bach ...

as Freddie Del Valle (season 1) and Roger (season 2) *

Bayani Agbayani Bayani Agbayani (born January 3, 1969) is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS-CB ...

as Brando (season 1) *

Lexi Fernandez Lexi Fernandez (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina actress, host, singer and dancer. Career Lexi, who got her mestiza looks from her mother Maritoni who is half-English with some Irish roots, decided to follow in her mother's footsteps by pur ...

and

Bea Binene Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV se ...

as Erika/Stephanie (season 1–2)

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the

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caused by the

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. The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020. Principal photography for ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'' commenced in June 2021.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Pepito Manaloto'' earned a 28.2% rating. While the first episode of the show as ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento'' scored a 26.6% rating. The pilot episode of ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'' a 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.

Accolades

References

External links

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