''Dream Dad'' is a 2014

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directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, starring Jana Agoncillo and

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. The series premiered on

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's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on

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from November 24, 2014 to April 17, 2015, replacing '' Hawak Kamay'' and was replaced by ''

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''.

Plot

The story centers on Sebastian "Baste" Javier (

), a kind-hearted veterinarian from Batangas, who chose to succeed his father Eliseo (

Ariel Ureta Ariel Ureta (; born November 5, 1946) is a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host. Biography Early career Ureta's first movie was ''Zoom Zoom Superman'' a fantasy comedy movie with the former child wonder Niño Muhlach in 1973, followed by hi ...

) as the president of ENS Dairy Corporation, in order to preserve his parents' strained relationship. With the help of his trusted friend, Michael (

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), and his devoted executive assistant, Alex (

Beauty Gonzalez Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez-Crisologo (; born 28 May 1991), professionally known as Beauty Gonzalez, is a Filipina actress from Dumaguete City. Biography Beauty Gonzalez was born as Christine Marie Gonzalez in Dumaguete City to Carina Luc ...

), Baste transforms himself from a boardroom neophyte into a learned businessman. But it was a decision that came with a painful cost - Angel (

Neri Naig Nerizza Garcia Presnede Naig-Miranda (born 7 September 1985), better known as Neri Naig, is a Filipina actress. She was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a reality show of ABS-CBN in search of new actors and actresses and landed as the ...

), his one great love. Left with a broken heart, Baste meets Baby (Jana Cassandra Agoncillo) - a wide-eyed orphan girl who believes that he is her long-lost father. The two are forced to work together when Baby suddenly bags the much coveted role of becoming the new face of Wink Milk, the flagship product of Baste's company. As they spend more time with each other, Baby begins to see through Baste's pain and, in him, the father she longed for all her life. Even with the knowledge that Baste is indeed not her biological father, Baby chooses to help him piece his heart back together. And in the process, Baste learns to trust and gambles on love once again. Eventually, Baste and his assistant Alex fell in love with each other and even planned for a wedding. Consequently, the two bond in an unlikely love story between a bachelor relearning to love the simple joys in life and a young kid whose spirit does not know how to stop loving. In the series, Baste was able to get custody as an adoptive parent of Baby. This happened despite the presence of Baby's biological mother, Bebeth (

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). In the end, Baste realizes that behind every great man, and every great father – may it be by blood, or otherwise – is a family that never fails to support him despite all his shortcomings.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as President Sebastian "Baste" V. Javier * Jana Agoncillo as Baby Javier *

as Alexandra "Alex" Sta. Maria-Javier

Supporting cast

Maxene Magalona Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian S ...

as April Mae Pamintuan *

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as Nenita Viray-Javier *

as Eliseo Javier *

as Michael Castro *

Katya Santos Katya Santos (born 1981/1982) is a Filipino actress and model. She started her career on the Philippine television series '' Ang TV'' and ''Oki Doki Doc'' at the age of 13. Since then she has become a sex symbol in the Philippine cinema having s ...

as Precious San Juan-Castro *

as Maribeth "Bebeth" Morales *

Matt Evans Matthew Nicolas Evans (born October 22, 1986) is a Filipino actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas '' Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', '' Tanging Yaman'' and '' Rosalka''. Evans previously compet ...

as Paul Monteliano *

Ces Quesada Ces Quesada (; born June 13, 1958) is a Filipina actress and TV host. She is currently signed with GMA Network and ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Netw ...

as Carmen Castro * Dante Ponce as Julio Pamintuan *

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as Miguel Castro * Jonicka Cyleen Movido as Rain * John Steven de Guzman as Tikboy *

Viveika Ravanes Donnabel Cuya Ravanes (born July 15, 1975), better known as Viveika Ravanes, is a Filipino actress, singer and comedian. Currently, she is a talent of ABS-CBN. She is known for playing the role of Sabel in the hit daytime show ''Be Careful wit ...

as Corina "Coring" Isidro * Ces Aldaba as Mang David * Ana Feleo as Aleli Panganiban *

Rez Cortez Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director. Acting career Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in ''Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim''. ...

as Enrique Sta. Maria * Bryan Termulo as Kenneth Sta. Maria *

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as Jake Sta. Maria *

Paulo Angeles Miguel Paulo Detera Angeles (born October 27, 1997) is a Filipino actor, singer and dancer. Angeles is a talent of ABS-CBN under Star Magic. Angeles was first seen on TV via Mirabella, a Philippine melodramatic fantasy television series in 20 ...

as Manuel Castro * Joma Labayen as Amado * Guji Lorenzana as Francis *

Pamu Pamorada Annielie Gerez Pamorada (born January 8, 1992), better known as Pamu Pamorada, is a Filipina actress and comedian from Lipa, Batangas. Biography She was abandoned by her parents in her childhood. She started her career in showbusiness after she ...

as Lilet

Guest cast

as Angel San Jose *

Raikko Mateo Raikko Rain Mateo Gongora (born July 31, 2008), better known as Raikko Mateo, is a Filipino child actor who gained popularity as the lead star of the fantasy-drama ''Honesto ''Honesto'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series di ...

as young Sebastian "Baste" Javier *

Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performan ...

as young Eliseo Javier *

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as young Nenita Viray-Javier * Sue Ramirez as young Carmen Castro *

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as young Miguel Castro *

Kiray Celis Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipino actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins. Career Acting Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of '' Magandang ...

as Gracia Anna (TV character) * Michelle Vito as Señorita Glenda (TV character) * Christopher Roxas * Via Veloso *

Jacob Benedicto Jacob Benedicto is a Filipino singer and actor born in Manila. He first gained recognition when he joined the blind auditions of ''The Voice of the Philippines''. Although none of the judges' chairs turned, Benedicto dominated social media becau ...

as Jaymart * Arlene Muhlach as Stella * Mikee Villanueva as Javier family's attorney

Production

The initial premiere of ''Dream Dad'' was originally On November 17, 2014 at 5:45pm, replacing '' Pure Love''. However, due to its popularity, last minute decision and unexpectedly selection of ''

Bagito ''Bagito'' (lit. ''Novice'') is a 2014 Philippine teen drama television series based on the Wattpad series of the same title by Noreen Capili. Directed by Onat Diaz and Jojo A. Saguin, it is top-billed by Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad and Ella Cruz. ...

'' — the known network's teen drama series — as a later's replacement, the air date was later moved to November 24, 2014 at 7:45pm, replacing '' Hawak Kamay''.

Trivia

* This is the first project of Magalona in her comeback. Also this is the very first teleserye of

here on

. * The

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broadcast,

Magandang Buhay ''Magandang Buhay'' () is a Philippine morning talk show that premiered on April 18, 2016, and airs every Monday to Friday at 09:00 ( PST), replacing ''Kris TV''. The show was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN until the network's shutdown in 2020. ...

title is inspired by a popular tagline in Dream Dad, ''"Magandang Buhay"''.

Reception

Awards

2015 11th USTV Awards: Year's choice of drama program

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 4906688 ABS-CBN drama series Philippine comedy television series 2014 Philippine television series debuts 2015 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in Manila