''Boys Nxt Door'' (International title: ''Boys Next Door'') is a
Philippine television
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situational comedy
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series broadcast by
GMA Network
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.
"The Boys Next Door" premieres on May 27
''pep.ph'', n.d. Accessed last May 27, 2007. Directed by Jun Lana
Rodolfo R. Lana Jr. (born October 10, 1972), known professionally as Jun Robles Lana, is a Philippines, Filipino filmmaker. The winner of 11 Palanca Awards, Palanca Awards for Literature, he became the youngest member of the Palanca Awards#Palan ...
, it stars Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008), better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He was notable for his win in the reality talent competition '' StarStru ...
, Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.
Early and personal life
His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
, Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Re ...
and Joseph Bitangcol
Joseph Bitangcol (born March 28, 1984) is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN.
Career
Sef started when he joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN whi ...
. It premiered on June 24, 2007. The series concluded on January 13, 2008 with a total of 31 episodes.
Cast and characters
;Main cast
* Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008), better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He was notable for his win in the reality talent competition '' StarStru ...
as Buboy
* Glaiza de Castro
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as Sari
* Jennica Garcia
Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia-Uytingco (born December 26, 1989) is a Filipina
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as Summer and Winter
* Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Re ...
as Atom
* Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.
Early and personal life
His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
as Migs
* Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with Al ...
as Coffee
* Stef Prescott
''StarStruck'' is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has a ...
as Isabel
* Rich Asuncion
Richell Pacaldo Angalot Asuncion-Mudie (born January 22, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became the First Princess of '' StarStruck: The Next Level''. Asuncion was also First Runner-up of Binibining Pilipinas 2009.
Biography and career
Richell ...
as Winona
* Jesi Corcuera as Milo
* Kiko Junio as Dec Dec
* Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in ''Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and ''I Lu ...
as Zeki
* Paulo Avelino
Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...
as Peter
* Patrick Garcia
Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia (born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor.
Early life
At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alab ...
as Karlo
* Sheena Halili
Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series.
Career
Halili entered Phi ...
as Queenie
* Jan Manual
Janhilly "Jan" Manual (born January 13, 1986) is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show '' StarStruck'' where he finished as an avenger. He was a contract artist o ...
as Raffy
* Ahron Villena
Ahron Villena (born Roche Ahron Villena on March 10, 1987) is a Filipino actor. He was formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents Star Magic and is currently a freelance artist.
Career
In 2004, he joined and won the ABS-CBN noon ...
as Preston
* Ailyn Luna as Margareth
* Joseph Bitangcol
Joseph Bitangcol (born March 28, 1984) is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN.
Career
Sef started when he joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN whi ...
as King
;Recurring cast
* Benjie Paras
Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketb ...
as Badong
* Janice de Belen
Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (; born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and television host. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Horror-Drama''” for her acting prowess and exceptional ...
as Ms. Malinis
* Rio Locsin
Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama", Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including '' Bira! Darna! Bira!'' (197 ...
as Myrna
* John Arcilla
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as Buboy's Dad
* Eunice "Charming" Lagusad as Nikki
* Justin Plummer as Jiro
Accolades
References
External links
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2007 Philippine television series debuts
2008 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network original programming
Philippine comedy television series
Television series about teenagers
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