''Pira-Pirasong Paraiso'' () is a Philippine romantic

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television series broadcast by

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and TV5. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo and Roderick P. Lindayag, it stars

Loisa Andalio Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (; born April 21, 1999), better known as Loisa Andalio, is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of ''Pinoy Big Broth ...

Charlie Dizon April Rose Dizon Matienzo (born April 12, 1996), better known by her screen name Charlie Dizon, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. Career Dizon made her acting debut in 2017 in the film ''Finally Found Someone'', it was followed by a ...

Alexa Ilacad Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, and is bes ...

, and

Elisse Joson Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. Personal life Elisse Joson was born in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She is the only daughter ...

. The series premiered on

's ''Kapamilya Gold'', ''Yes, Weekend!'' Saturday afternoon block and TV5's ''Hapon Champion'' and ''Weekend Trip'' Saturday afternoon block on July 25, 2023. The series is ABS-CBN's second teleserye collaboration with another network after ''

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'' with

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, and the first teleserye collaboration with GMA

Plot

A con artist takes on the job of pretending to be one of the long-lost sisters of a young and rich woman. As she navigates a world of cunning and lies, she learns about right and wrong, love and family, and spectacular truths about herself.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Baby Girl G. Abiog / Ma. Amanda "Amy" B. Paraiso *

as Diana B. Paraiso-Lamadrid **Althea Ruedas as young Diana *

as Angela Medina / Elizabeth Marie "Beth" B. Paraiso **Vrindarani Singh as young Beth/Angela *

as Hilary G. Abiog / Trina **Chastity Dizon as young Hilary/Trina *

Ronnie Alonte Ronnie Alcantara Alonte II (born October 26, 1996, in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines) is a Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He appeared in the films ''Seklusyon'' (2016), ''Vince and Kath and James'' (2016), and its sequel ''James and Pat and ...

as SPO3 Jonathan "Jonaf" Salvador *

Joseph Marco Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series ''La Vendetta (TV series), La Vendetta'' and who is currently ...

as Vladimir "Vlad" S. Lamadrid *

KD Estrada Kyle Daniel Magno Estrada (born May 3, 2002), better known as KD Estrada is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, and composer. He is mostly known for his stint as a celebrity housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10. Career 2019� ...

as Elon S. Lamadrid ;Supporting cast *

Snooky Serna Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang It ...

as Hon. Jacinda Sebastian *

Epy Quizon Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. He is known as the antagonist, role as Jepoy / Stryker in the 2003 film ''Lastikman''. Earl ...

as Ambrosio "Badong" Abiog *

Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a s ...

as Rosanna "Osang" Guinto-Abiog *Art Acuña as Julius Lamadrid† *

Nikki Valdez Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip th ...

as Carlota M. Barrameda *Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Atty. Raffy Manalo *

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as Kent Brent "Kano" G. Abiog / Michael *Argel Saycon as Brix Tolentino *Lui Manansala as Almeda "Lola Miding" Salvador ;Recurring cast *

Liza Diño Mary Liza Bautista Diño-Seguerra (born June 25, 1981) is a government official, former beauty pageant winner and actress in the Philippines. Career During her time as a student, she joined Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant and won as Mutya n ...

as Elvira Cabrida *Kate Alejandrino as Vera Alonzo *Hasna Cabral as Roxanne *Archi Adamos as Ladrona Chief of Police Regalado *Kobe Medalla as Rusty Meneses ;Guest cast *

Maricel Soriano Maricel Soriano (; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly ...

as Amanda Mendez-Barrameda† *William Lorenzo as Emmanuel "Emman" Salvador† *Sandy Aloba as Magdalena "Magda" Garrido *

Jao Mapa Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 11, 1976), is a Filipino actor from the Philippines. He is also an accomplished painter. Acting career Mapa is best known for his Pepsi-Cola advertisemen ...

as Daniel Paraiso† *

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as Elizabeth M. Barrameda-Paraiso†

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Promotion

To promote the series, the casts held a back-to-back caravan at Vista Mall in

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along with the cast of ''

Nag-aapoy na Damdamin ''Nag-aapoy na Damdamin'' () is a Philippine drama romantic thriller television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel and TV5. Directed by FM Reyes, Benedict Mique, and Bjoy Balagtas, developed by Dindo C. Perez (creative head), and Julie Ann ...

''. The official full trailer of the series was released on July 10, 2023. The show is co-produced respectively by

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and TV5, but TV5 discontinued their blocktime simulcast agreement with '' It's Showtime'' on June 30, 2023 and was eventually moved to GTV a day later, meaning that the cast of the new shows were not allowed to appear on the said show to promote them. As a result, they promoted both of these new afternoon teleseryes on '' E.A.T.'', TV5's new noontime show. This series has been developed by '' Pasion de Amor'', ''

Asintado ''Asintado'' () is a Philippine action drama television series starring Julia Montes, Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino and Aljur Abrenica. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel fro ...

'', '' The Blood Sisters'', and ''

Bagong Umaga ''Bagong Umaga'' (International title: ''New Beginnings'' / ) is a 2020 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Carlo Po Artillaga and Paco Sta. Maria, it stars Heaven Peralejo, Tony Labrusca, Barb ...

'' due its genre of family, multiple romance and criminal drama.

Production

This series was produced by Dreamscape Entertainment, the creators of ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' and also this series is directed by Raymond B. Ocampo and Roderick P. Lindayag, the directors of ''

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''.

Broadcast

Alongside ''

'', the series premiered on a Tuesday (July 25, 2023) instead of a Monday (July 24, 2023) due to the

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State of the Nation Address of President

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, which necessitated the networks to pre-empt their afternoon programming to air special coverage of the said event. This is the first ABS-CBN series to air 6 days a week, which also airs on Saturdays at 2:30 PM, after '' It's Showtime'' on ABS-CBN channels and platforms and '' E.A.T.'' on TV5, while since 2017,

already aired certain afternoon dramas 6 days a week. This is also the first drama series to air on the first timeslot of ''Kapamilya Gold'' since ''

'', which concluded on April 30, 2021, after airing its final episode and the first ABS-CBN original series that aired on an afternoon timeslot to air on TV5. Prior to the show's premiere, the iQIYI series ''Hello Heart'' had a 2-week special premiere along with ''Saying Goodbye'' occupying their intended timeslots on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z, with the finale episode of the latter airing on Monday on the aforementioned channels, while Studio5 Presents occupied their intended timeslots on TV5. The series had a marathon of its pilot week on July 29, 2023, it occupied the timeslots of ''KB Family Weekend'' (Kapamilya Channel), ''Zinema sa Umaga'' Saturday edition (A2Z), and ''Cine Cinco Hollywood Edition'' (TV5) on that day.

Timeslot change

On September 30, 2023, the show changed both of its timeslots (3:15 pm on Weekdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays) to 3:00 pm. On October 23, 2023, the show changed both timeslots from 3:00 pm to 2:30 pm on TV5's online airings. The following changes were made to other platforms (except for its Saturday timeslot) on October 30, 2023.

Ratings

According to

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' NUTAM overnight data, the marathon of its pilot week earned an 2.8% rating on July 29, 2023, beating ''

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's 2.0% ''and ''Pera Paraan'''s 2.5% while their 5th episode did not surpass ''

Abot-Kamay na Pangarap ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' (International title: ''Hands on the Dream'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the 1996 film of the same title. Directed by L.A Madridejos, it stars Carmina Vi ...

'' because the series earned a 2.2% only compared to the rival series with ''an average of'' 13.9% rating.

Notes

References

External links

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