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''. ''Parekoy'' is about the misadventures of friends Jess (

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), Joseph (

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) and Mario (

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Synopsis

Follow the crazy adventures of the PA-pabol waiter Mario (

), the RE-sponsibol nurse Joseph (

), and the KOY-abol messenger Jess (

Jayson Gainza Jayson Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up (the Second Big Placer) in ''Pinoy Big Brother''. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of t ...

) as their friendship keep them together through the tough times. Will the playboy and homophobic Mario be shocked to find out his father's true identity? Can Joseph handle being a good brother to his three sexy younger sisters? For how long will Jess put up with his domineering wife? What long-kept secret will test the brotherly bond of the three?

Cast

Main cast

as Jess *

as Joseph *

as Mario

Supporting and guest casts

Angelu de Leon Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979), better known as Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician. Early and personal life Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St ...

as Angelique (special participation) *

Maria Isabel Lopez Maria Isabel Pagunsan Lopez—Melrod (born 19 August 1957), is a Filipina movie and television actress. Lopez was the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1982 titleholder and represented the Philippines in the 31st Miss Universe Pageant in Lima, Pe ...

as Mother Divine *

Tetchie Agbayani Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and ''Playboy'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German '' ...

as Lucy *

Roy Alvarez Leandro Delantar Alvarez (March 23, 1950 – February 11, 2014), better known by his screen name Roy Alvarez, was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter for film, television and theater in the Philippines. Biography He was born on March ...

as Benjamin *

Dennis Padilla Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. H ...

as Bart *Raymund Concepcion as Henry *

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as Sharon/Shawie *Leandro Baldemor as BIGBOSS/Mayor Banal *Israel Carreon as Younger Mario * Ronald Jaimeer Humarang as Younger Jess *Christian Mercado as Younger Joseph * Kristofer Dangculos as Younger Ringo/Ringo Jr. *

Aria Clemente Aria Daniella Hernandez Clemente (born August 29, 1995), also known as Aria Clemente, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is a former contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Career Clemente was the second Filipino to win the World Champion ...

as Hilary *Diamond Dela Cruz *Reginald Marquez as Jules *

Bobby Andrews Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...

as Paul *Long Mejia as Boss Goodie *

Charee Pineda Charee Pineda-Soledad (born Crissha Charity Morrison Pineda on 27 September 1990) is a Filipina actress, politician and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was cast as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct tee ...

as Toni *Michelle Carbonell *

Sharlene San Pedro Sharlene Santos San Pedro (born April 5, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer, vlogger, streamer, VJ, and TV host. She made her first television appearance at the age of four when she joined ABS-CBN's talent search ''Star Circle Quest: Kids ...

as Fatima *Igi Boy Flores as Angelito *Jacq Yu as Britney *Giselle Sanchez as Glenda *

Irma Adlawan Irma Santonil Adlawan (born March 7, 1962) is a Filipino stage, television and film actress. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Independent Cinema''” for her acting prowess and exceptional contribution to Philippine film industry. Adlawan is ...

as Ema *Olive Cortez as Rachelle *

Empress Schuck Empress Karen Carreon Schuck-Guingona (born 19 February 1993), also known mononymously as Empress, is a Filipino actress, model, singer, dancer and fashion designer. Early life Schuck was born on 19 February 1993 in Quezon City to a Filipino-Ge ...

as Maricorn *Dawn Jimenez (as Dawn Balagot) as Nikka *Bodie Cruz *

Jaymee Joaquin Jaymee Joaquin (born as Jaymee Geronimo Topacio in San Juan, Metro Manila on July 27, 1984) is a Filipina actress, model, and host. She made a career in the Philippines as a TV and print commercial model during her younger years and ventured i ...

as Beverly and Lyka Biscotti *

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 Ligaya *

Joy Viado Teresita Joy De Leon-Viado (April 10, 1959 – September 10, 2016) was a Filipino character actress, singer, and comedian known for playing Lola Paula in ''Luv U'', Bebot in '' Kokey @ Ako'', and Aling Gloria in '' Cinco''. Early life Viado was ...

as Bart's friend *Bam Romana as George *

James Blanco James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. A freelance actor, he is known for his roles in '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ...

as Ting Pao Jr.

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