Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino
telenovela
A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include '' teleserye'' ...
s or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two
Filipino
Filipino may refer to:
* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines.
** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...
words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television) and "''sérye''" (series).
''Teleseryes'' share characteristics with and have roots similar to
soap opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored ...
s and ''telenovelas''. They have evolved into a genre with unique characteristics, however, and often reflect Filipino social reality. ''Teleseryes'' are aired in the afternoon and
prime time, five days a week. Their audience crosses age and gender lines, and they have the highest advertising rates in the Philippine television industry. Series last from three months to a year or longer, depending on ratings.
Philippine TV dramas also include serials and anthologies, usually shown weekly. These dramas have a finite number of episodes and usually last one season, again depending on ratings.
History
1940s-1980s
Soap operas in the Philippines began with ''
Gulong ng Palad
''Gulong ng Palad'' (International title: ''Stand for Love'' / ) is a Philippine radio drama series (1949-1956), which first aired by DZRH and soap opera hit from 1977 up to 1985 (originally aired by BBC-2, then formerly City 2 Television from 19 ...
'' (''Wheel of Fortune'') on radio in 1949, and the genre expanded into television during the early 1960s. The first Philippine TV soap opera was ''
Hiwaga sa Bahay na Bato
''Hiwaga sa Bahay na Bato'' () is a Philippine television of soap opera on primetime drama on ABS-CBN channel 3, written by Jose Miranda Cruz. It aired from September 30, 1963. The program is considered to be one of the first television-produ ...
'' (''Mystery at the Stone House'') in 1963, produced by
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...
. ''Larawan ng Pag-ibig'' (''Picture of Love''), ''Prinsipe Amante'' (''Prince Amante''), and a number of others followed.
''Gulong ng Palad'', co-written by Loida Virina, was the longest-running radio serial and ran until the mid-1980s. Its TV version starred
Marianne Dela Riva and
Ronald Corveau and introduced young actors, including
Romnick Sarmenta
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series ''Gulong ng ...
. Veteran actress
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...
enhanced the series' popularity.
The government closed several networks (including ABS-CBN) during the 1972–1986
martial-law period, leaving
RPN and
GMA the country's only two commercial television networks. The lack of a diverse media base aided the emergence of nationwide satellite broadcasting, and competition between the two networks spurred afternoon and prime-time sitcoms and serials. Philippine TV schedules resembled those in the U.S., with networks scheduling shows in daily time blocks instead of separate weekday and weekend programming.
RPN produced ''
María Flordeluna'', starring
Janice de Belén. Its cast also included Dindo Fernando and actress-director
Laurice Guillen
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor.
Early life and acting career
Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before ...
. GMA produced ''
Anna Liza
''Anna Liza'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil C. Soriano, it stars Julie Vega in the title role. It premiered on February 4, 1980 as the network's first primetime drama series. The series concl ...
'', starring
Julie Vega. Before the introduction of a
TV ratings system in the Philippines during the 1990s, the shows were rivals. ''Anna Liza'', canceled in 1985 after Vega's death, had an unfinished storyline and a two-hour special in 1986.
1990s
Until the late 1980s, Philippine television dramas were broadcast during the afternoon. ABS-CBN resumed operations after the end of the
Marcos dictatorship
At 7:17 pm on September 23, 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos announced on television that he had placed the entirety of the Philippines under martial law. This marked the beginning of a 14-year period of one-man rule that would effectively last ...
in 1986, and regained its audience lead by the end of the decade. During the early and mid-1990s, local sitcoms dominated Philippine television with the rise of ABS-CBN's ''
Palibhasa Lalake
''Palibhasa Lalake'' is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN which ran from March 3, 1987, to November 9, 1998, and directed by Johnny Manahan.
Sypnopsis
The show began on March 3, 1987, with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gom ...
'', ''
Home Along Da Riles
''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...
'', ''
Oki Doki Doc
''Oki Doki Doc'' (also known as ''Oki Doki Dok'') was a Philippine sitcom which aired on ABS-CBN from October 23, 1993 to December 2, 2000, and was replaced by ''Arriba, Arriba!''. It originally aired every Saturday nights, then transferred to Wed ...
'' and the political satire ''
Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata'' and GMA Network's ''
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, it stars Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up replacing '' Vilma''. The show is t ...
''. International television swept the Philippines, beginning with Mexican
telenovela
A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include '' teleserye'' ...
s.
The decade is considered the golden age of Philippine television drama. Most, such as ''
Agila'', ''
Anna Luna
''Anna Luna'' was an afternoon Philippine soap opera which aired on ABS-CBN from November 27, 1989 to September 30, 1994. The series was the longest Philippine drama series on ABS-CBN until 2022 when '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' surpassed it. Anna ...
'', ''
Valiente'' and ''
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It w ...
'', were aired on
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...
.
The most popular was the ''Las Tres Marias'' trilogy, produced by
Televisa
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In April 2021, Televisa and Univision Communications announce ...
and starring
Thalía
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. ''
Marimar'' and ''
Maria la del Barrio
Maria may refer to:
People
* Mary, mother of Jesus
* Maria (given name), a popular given name in many languages
Place names Extraterrestrial
*170 Maria, a Main belt S-type asteroid discovered in 1877
*Lunar maria (plural of ''mare''), large, da ...
'' were broadcast in prime time on RPN, and ''
Maria Mercedes'' was broadcast on ABS-CBN). Major networks began to reschedule Filipino telenovelas in prime time to attract increased advertising revenue. By the mid-1990s, teleseryes surpassed sitcoms in Filipino prime-time television.
One of the country's best-known TV series was ''Mara Clara'', which aired from 1992 to 1997. The longest-running teleserye in the post-martial-law era, it had frequent time-slot changes before settling into the standard 7-8:00 pm prime-time block by late 1995. In mid-1997, ''
Mula sa Puso
''Mula sa Puso'' ( en, From the Heart) is a 1997 Philippine primetime melodrama romance television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999 (the series ended for 2 years in its long-run) replacing '' Maria M ...
'' (another ABS-CBN series) saw the rise of
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
. Barretto played the heiress Via in the two-year soap;
Rico Yan
Rico Yan (; born Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan; March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol, model, film and television actor, host, spokesperson and entrepreneur.
Yan graduated from De La Salle University in 1997 with a degr ...
and
Diether Ocampo
Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.
Background
Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...
were her leading men, and
Princess Punzalan
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played Selina (the series' most influential character). ''Mula Sa Puso'' was the country's first middle-class primetime series, differing from the telenovelas with protagonists from the lower socioeconomic classes.
GMA retained and popularized its afternoon dramas, such as 1995–1997's ''
Villa Quintana
''Villa Quintana'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Donna Cruz and Keempee de Leon. It premiered on November 6, 1995. The series concluded on January 24, 1997 with ...
'' (with
Donna Cruz,
Keempee de Leon
Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez.
Career
Keempee de Leon started his career in ...
and
Isabel Rivas
Marilou Yap Gumabao (; born December 20, 1958), professionally known as Isabel Rivas () is a Filipino actress and businesswoman. She is the younger sister of former actor Dennis Roldan.
Career
She was introduced as a sexy nymphet in Celso Ad. C ...
); it was followed by 1997–1998's ''
Ikaw na Sana
''Ikaw na Sana'' (International title: ''Destiny'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on March 17, 1997. The series c ...
'', with
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 ...
and
Bobby Andrews. Both were moved to prime time.
2000s
Philippine television dramas evolved into ''teleserye'', a portmanteau of the Filipino words ''telebisyon'' ("television") and ''serye'' ("series"). The term originated with the ABS-CBN drama ''
Pangako Sa 'Yo
''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (International title: ''The Promise'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera series that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez and Jean Garcia. ...
'', airing from 2000 to 2002 and starring
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor.
Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
and
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...
, and the rivalry between actresses
Eula Valdez
Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (; born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdes, is a Filipino actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice in the ''Bagets'' fil ...
and
Jean Garcia
Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version o ...
. ''Pangako Sa'Yo'', the Philippines' first ''teleserye'', was considered a turning point in Philippine television because of its production and fast-paced, multiple-arc plotlines which distinguished it from telenovelas. Broadcast in the Americas, Africa and Asia, it remains the most successful Philippine television series worldwide. At the end of its run in 2002, ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' had the
highest-rated series-finale episode of a Philippine show. ''
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (International title: ''The Long Wait'' / ) is a Philippine soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started on July 8, 2002 and ended on November 14, 2003, replacing ''Your Honor''. The critically-acclaime ...
'', which ended in 2003, introduced
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama '' Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...
,
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...
and
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, host and executive producer. Regarded as ...
. It was the Philippines' first series which was a finalist in the Best Drama Series category of the 2003
International Emmy Awards.
ABS-CBN's 1999–2001 series, ''
Saan Ka Man Naroroon
''Saan Ka Man Naroroon'' (International title: ''Wherever You Are'') is a Philippine television series on ABS-CBN that ran from April 12, 1999 to March 23, 2001 replacing the 2-year run ''Mula sa Puso'' and was replaced by '' Sa Dulo ng Walang H ...
'', starred
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
in a triple role; Barretto later starred in ''
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan'' and 2004's ''
Marina''. The latter popularized the
fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and d ...
of most Filipino teleseryes.
GMA Network began producing the prime-time soap operas ''
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin'' (starring
Angelika dela Cruz), which aired from 2001 to 2002, and ''
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga'' (starring
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
). The political drama ''
Kung Mawawala Ka
''Kung Mawawala Ka'' (International title: ''A World Without You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio and Argel Joseph, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Cogie Domin ...
'' examined corruption, starring
Eddie Garcia
Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he ...
,
Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel (born Susan Reid; January 17, 1957) is a MMFF, FAMAS, Luna and Urian award-winning Filipino actress. Born to a Filipino mother and an American father who was a serviceman in Clark Air Base, she has starred in around 45 films, ma ...
, Liza Lorena and
Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz (; born 10 March 1951) is a Filipino actress of film and television, model and beauty queen who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title.
Early ...
. The series, which ran from 2001 to 2002, received an award from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC).
Rosales, Hermosa,
Diether Ocampo
Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.
Background
Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...
and
Angelika dela Cruz starred in ''
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (International title: ''Timeless'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera aired by ABS-CBN that premiered on May 19, 2003 and ended on July 9, 2004. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their p ...
''. Airing between 2003 and 2004, it was the world's first drama series to allow viewers to choose a story's ending by texting. A contemporary ABS-CBN ''teleserye'', ''
Basta't Kasama Kita
''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (International title: ''As Long As I'm With You'' / ) is a Philippine action drama which was aired on ABS-CBN primetime series from May 26, 2003, to September 10, 2004, replacing ''Bituin''. The series stars Robin Padill ...
'', starred Judy Ann Santos and
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...
. Notable for its depiction of the
National Bureau of Investigation, it was the first Filipino series to broadcast a
live series-finale episode in 2004. In 2004, GMA Network overtook ABS-CBN in popularity when it introduced an all-fantaserye prime-time lineup featuring female-lead shows such as ''
Encantadia
''Encantadia'' is a Philippines, Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone ...
'' (originally starring
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowe ...
,
Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for ...
,
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 ...
and
Diana Zubiri
Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various ...
) and ''
Mulawin
''Mulawin'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's T ...
'' (starring
Angel Locsin
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and
Richard Gutierrez
Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor, environmentalist and model. He is one of the sons of actor Eddie Gutierrez.
Early life
Richard Gutierrez was born on January ...
). GMA gained a ratings foothold with ''
Darna
Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier cha ...
'', starring
Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
.
The Philippines emerged as one of the world's largest television-drama-producing nations in the middle of the decade. International hits included ABS-CBN's 2006 ''
Gulong ng Palad
''Gulong ng Palad'' (International title: ''Stand for Love'' / ) is a Philippine radio drama series (1949-1956), which first aired by DZRH and soap opera hit from 1977 up to 1985 (originally aired by BBC-2, then formerly City 2 Television from 19 ...
'', starring
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...
,
TJ Trinidad
Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor.
Filmography Film
Television
Theater
Awards and nominations
References
External links
*
1976 births
Living people
Filipino male television actors
Male ...
,
Cherie Gil
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,
Andrea del Rosario and
Rio Locsin
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, which was carried on
TFC. A 2007 remake of ''
Maria Flordeluna
''Maria Flordeluna'' is a Philippine primetime soap opera that aired on ABS-CBN and DZMM TeleRadyo in the Philippines and on The Filipino Channel worldwide. A radio version of the series aired weekdays on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 in the Philippin ...
'', which had aired on RPN-9 during the 1970s and 1980s, starred
Eliza Pineda
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Early career
Pineda is an original talent of ABS-CBN from 2002 to 2017 whose she is also a former child actress in a various acting skil ...
,
Albert Martinez
Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer.
Early life
He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda.
Career
Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first te ...
,
Eula Valdez
Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (; born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdes, is a Filipino actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice in the ''Bagets'' fil ...
and
John Estrada
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as Gary Alvarado. The 93-episode series received the 2008 PMPC Star Award for Best Television Series.
TV adaptations of films included ABS-CBN's ''
Panday
Panday or Ang Panday may refer to:
* ''Panday'' (comics), a Philippine comics character created by Carlo J. Caparas and Steve Gan
** ''Ang Panday'' (1980 film), a series of fantasy films from the Philippines, starring Fernando Poe, Jr.
** ''Panday ...
'' (starring
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor.
Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
and
Heart Evangelista
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Early life
Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...
), ''
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit
''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' (International title: ''Angels Without a Heaven'') is a Philippine drama television series from May 9, 2005 to February 24, 2006 on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' replacing ''Spirits'' and was replaced by ''Sa Piling ...
'' and ''
Kampanerang Kuba
''Kampanerang Kuba'' (International title: ''Enchanting Fatima'' / Transl. ''Hunchbacked Lady Bell-ringer'') is a 2005 Philippine fantasy soap opera television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired from June 6 to December 16, 2005. It was inspired ...
'', starring
Anne Curtis
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Curtis has received numerou ...
. The "''sineserye''" genre was introduced with ''
Bituing Walang Ningning
''Bituing Walang Ningning'' () is a 2006 musical television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN from May 15 to September 29, 2006, replacing ''Gulong ng Palad''. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rated show in prime t ...
'', starring
Sarah Geronimo
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and
Angelika de la Cruz.
''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' (2005) was the first family-oriented ''teleserye'' produced by
Dreamscape Entertainment
Dreamscape Entertainment is a Philippine television production company and entertainment division of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is one of the media conglomerate's television production units that supplies telenovelas for the flagship television n ...
. The show started the trend of airing family-oriented shows that were released on odd number of years as well as the start of the domination of religious-oriented teleseryes which continued in the latter part of the 2000s decade, 2010s, and early 2020s.
Late in the decade, GMA-7 and ABS-CBN became rivals. GMA aired its 2007 remake of the international telenovela ''
MariMar'', starring
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' T ...
and
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...
. Three ABS-CBN series became popular: the remake of the 1977–1985 soap opera ''
Gulong ng Palad
''Gulong ng Palad'' (International title: ''Stand for Love'' / ) is a Philippine radio drama series (1949-1956), which first aired by DZRH and soap opera hit from 1977 up to 1985 (originally aired by BBC-2, then formerly City 2 Television from 19 ...
'', the teleserye ''
Sa Piling Mo
''Sa Piling Mo'' (International title: ''Here With Me'' / ) is a Philippine television series starring Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual, which aired from February 27 to August 25, 2006, replacing ''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit''.
Since April 16, ...
'' and the series ''
Maging Sino Ka Man
''Maging Sino Ka Man'' (International title: ''More Than Love'' / ) is a 2006 Philippine melodrama romantic television series directed by FM Reyes Romilla Balmaceda and Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar. The series stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Anne ...
''. The latter, the most popular teleserye internationally after ''Pangako Sa'Yo'', starred
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama '' Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...
,
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...
,
Sam Milby
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Biography
Samuel Lloyd Milb ...
and
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence.
Curtis has received numerou ...
.
ABS-CBN produced its most expensive series, ''
Lobo'', in 2008. It starred
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malat ...
and
Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
, the latter's first major project on ABS-CBN after moving from GMA Network. Locsin was the first Filipino nominated for an
International Emmy
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for a lead role. ''
I Love Betty La Fea
''I Love Betty La Fea'' (stylized as ''I ♥ Betty La Fea'') is a Philippine drama series that was aired on ABS-CBN, based on the Colombian series ''Yo soy Betty, la fea'' from RCN Televisión from September 8, 2008 to April 24, 2009 replacing ' ...
'', a Filipino remake of the Colombian telenovela ''
Yo soy Betty, la fea
''Yo soy Betty, la fea'' (English: I am Betty, the Ugly one), often referred to simply as ''Betty, la fea'', is a Colombian telenovela written by Fernando Gaitán which was broadcast from 25 October 1999 to 8 May 2001 by RCN. More than a dozen ...
'', was broadcast that year. Starring Bea Alonzo, it was the most successful Philippine remake of a Latin telenovela since GMA Network's ''Marimar'' remake the year before.
The following year saw some of Philippine television's strongest original ''teleseryes'', such as ''
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' (International title: ''Destined Hearts'' / ) is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutier ...
'' (featuring Kristine Hermosa,Jericho Rosales,
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, host and executive producer. Regarded as ...
,
John Estrada
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,
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born November 22, 1969), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipina actress and environmentalist.
Gutierrez starred in a number of films during the 1990s, among them are ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: ...
,
Gabby Concepcion
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (born 5 November 1964) is a Filipino actor, singer and businessman. He began his show business career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and is known for his debonair career in Philippine cinema, spanning severa ...
, and GMA Network alumni
Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for ...
and
Sid Lucero
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''.
Career
Tim's ...
). Lucero is the only Filipino actor nominated at the
International Emmy Awards for a lead role in a TV series.
2010s
ABS-CBN and GMA Network both claimed to be the Philippines' most popular network. GMA Network began appealing to viewers in
Mega Manila
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during the mid-2000s; ABS-CBN's prime-time shows attracted viewers in other parts of the country, particularly
Visayas
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and
Mindanao
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. Philippine media experts attributed the trend to ABS-CBN's return to Filipino programming.
The decade featured two successful ''teleseryes'' (''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' and ''
May Bukas Pa''). ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' began during the previous decade and ended on January 15, 2010.
Religious ''teleseryes'' dominate throughout the decade, continuing their domination from the late 2000s since the premiere of ''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' on May 9, 2005. Eleven religious teleseryes were aired during the 2010s decade which are ''May Bukas Pa'', ''
Agua Bendita
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'', ''
Momay
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'', ''
100 Days to Heaven'', ''
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig'', ''
Dahil sa Pag-ibig'', ''
Juan dela Cruz
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'', ''
My Little Juan
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'', ''
Oh My G!
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'', ''
Nathaniel
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* Nat
* Nate
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* Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player
* Nat ...
'', and ''
My Dear Heart
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'' which all were aired on ABS-CBN, with ''May Bukas Pa'' also began airing during the previous decade. ''May Bukas Pa'' is starred by
Zaijian Jaranilla
Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001) is a Filipino actor and dancer who is best known for his role as the orphan Santino in the 2009–2010 religious-themed teleserye, '' May Bukas Pa''. Zaijian was also a cast member in the chi ...
, was the first successful religious series on Philippine television and ended on February 5, 2010, and was followed by a ''fantaserye'' series ''Agua Bendita'', starring
Xyriel Manabat
Xyriel Anne Bustamante Manabat (born January 27, 2004) is a Filipino child actress. She is most commonly known for playing roles of child characters in teleseryes.
Personal life
Manabat was born on January 27, 2004, to Daryl Jake Manabat and ...
and
Andi Eigenmann
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Early life Descent and family
Eigenmann is the daughter of actors Mark Gil and Jaclyn Jos ...
. 2010 also had ''Momay'', aired from May 24 to September 17, 2010, is also starred by Manabat. Manabat then starred in ABS-CBN's ''100 Days to Heaven'' which marked the return to prime time of
Coney Reyes
Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer.
Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film '' ...
and
Jodi Sta. Maria. ''100 Days to Heaven'' was followed by Christmas television drama series ''
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig'' featuring child actors Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat,
Mutya Orquia
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, and
Louise Abuel
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. ''
Dahil sa Pag-ibig'', starring
Piolo Pascual
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Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malat ...
,
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor.
Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
,
Cristine Reyes
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,
Maricar Reyes
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Early life
Reyes was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished he ...
, and
Christopher de Leon
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Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
, was aired from March 12 to June 29, 2012. 2013 had
Coco Martin
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's ''
Juan dela Cruz
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'', and ''
My Little Juan
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'' which is starred by
Jaime Fabregas
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Early life
Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Garc ...
and
Izzy Canillo
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, while 2015 had ''
Oh My G!
''Oh My G!'' is a 2015 Philippine drama romantic comedy television series directed by Veronica B. Velasco, starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel and Manolo Pedrosa. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwi ...
'' starring
Janella Salvador
Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador (; born March 30, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning drama ''Be Careful with My Heart'' (2012–2014), she followed with leading roles in ''Oh My G!'' (2015), Jun Lana's '' Haun ...
,
Marlo Mortel
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, and
Manolo Pedrosa and ''
Nathaniel
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* Nat
* Nate
, footnotes =
Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Greek name Nathanael.
People with the name Nathaniel
* Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player
* Nat ...
'' featuring child actor Marco Masa. 2017, however, had ''
My Dear Heart
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'' featuring Heart Ramos and aired from January 23 to June 16, 2017.
With the earlier success of the 2007 remake of ''Maria Flordeluna'' and the 2010 remake of ''
Mara Clara
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'' (which introduced
Julia Montes
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and
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...
), ABS-CBN popularized the revival of teen-themed telenovelas. ''Mara Clara'' success inspired a
remake of 1997's ''
Mula sa Puso
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'', starring
Lauren Young
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Biography Career
Young was one of the 20 new tal ...
,
JM De Guzman,
Enrique Gil
Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', ''Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' an ...
and
Eula Valdez
Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (; born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdes, is a Filipino actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice in the ''Bagets'' fil ...
.
In 2011, a number of actors moved between ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Both networks' hold on prime-time television was challenged by
TV5's ''teleserye'' ''
Babaeng Hampaslupa
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The ti ...
'', starring
Alex Gonzaga
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,
Alice Dixson
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Biography
Born to an American father and a Filipino mother, she was the Philipp ...
and
Susan Roces. Its 2016 series ''
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?'', produced by
Viva Entertainment
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, starred
Diether Ocampo
Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.
Background
Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...
,
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
,
Cesar Montano
Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director.
Montano started in show business as a commercial model. and
Meg Imperial.
''Teleseryes'' began to include storylines reflecting contemporary Philippine controversy. Julia Montes and Coco Martin starred in ABS-CBN's 2012 ''
Walang Hanggan'', which addressed adultery and included the prime-time return of
Richard Gomez
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and
Dawn Zulueta
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. The network's 2012–2013 series ''
Ina, Kapatid, Anak Ina, Kapatid, Anak may refer to :
* ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'', a 1979 film directed by Lino Brocka
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'', starring
Kim Chiu,
Maja Salvador
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,
Cherry Pie Picache
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and Janice de Belen, was set at the
University of the Philippines
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and explored
surrogate motherhood. ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' was replaced by ''
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
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'', starring
Sam Milby
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Biography
Samuel Lloyd Milb ...
and
KC Concepcion
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and marking the return to television of
Judy Ann Santos
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.
Gloria Romero Gloria Romero may refer to:
*Gloria Romero (actress)
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left ABS-CBN and starred in GMA Network's ''
Munting Heredera
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'', whose series finale had a 27.7-percent rating. The series introduced
Barbara Miguel
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, Kyle Ocampo and
Mona Louise Rey
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. Rey later appeared in ''
Luna Blanca
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'' with
Jillian Ward
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. GMA Network premiered the big-budget historical drama series ''
Amaya'', starring
Marian Rivera
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,
Sid Lucero
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''.
Career
Tim's ...
and
Mikael Daez
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. Rivera also appeared in ''
Temptation Of Wife'', the Filipino version of a popular Korean series, with
Dennis Trillo
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,
Glaiza de Castro
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and
Rafael Rosell
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Early life
Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982 to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mothe ...
. Trillo later appeared with
Tom Rodriguez
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Biography
Rodriguez is from Catbalogan, Samar. He was born in Subic Naval Base in Zambales to an Ameri ...
and
Carla Abellana
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in the 2013 ''teleserye'' ''
My Husband's Lover
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'', the Philippines' first
gay-themed prime-time series.
Maja Salvador joined Angel Locsin,
Jericho Rosales
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Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
and
JC de Vera
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Personal life
De Vera was offered a basketball scholarship in Colegio de San Juan de Letran after he graduated from high ...
in ABS-CBN's 2014 series, ''
The Legal Wife
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''. It was followed by the
2015 remake of ''Pangako Sa'Yo'', starring Jodi Sta. Maria,
Angelica Panganiban
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Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, Panganiban is recognized as one o ...
,
Ian Veneracion
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,
Kathryn Bernardo
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Daniel Padilla
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. The 2015 teleseryes ''
Bridges of Love
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'', starring Rosales, Salvador and
Paulo Avelino
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, was broadcast as ''Puentes de Amor''; the first Philippine drama aired in Latin America, it premiered on April 25, 2016, on
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Salvador starred in the 2017–2018 series ''
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'', which revitalized the careers of
Tirso Cruz III
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Aiko Melendez
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,
Sunshine Cruz
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,
Christian Vasquez
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Wendell Ramos
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and introduced
Joseph Marco
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Vin Abrenica
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,
RK Bagatsing
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,
Yen Santos
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Roxanne Barcelo
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It was the first Philippine prime-time ''teleserye'' to explore
nepotism,
human rights abuses
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and mental illness.
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Be Careful With My Heart
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'', starring Jodi Sta. Maria and
Richard Yap
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...
, aired for 2 years from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2016, GMA broadcast ''
The Half Sisters
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'' with
Barbie Forteza
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,
Thea Tolentino
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,
Jomari Yllana
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He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group ''"Gwapings"'' together with Mark ...
and
Jean Garcia
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. Julia Montes starred in ABS-CBN's afternoon ''teleserye'' ''
Doble Kara
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'', which ran between 2015 and 2017. ''
Ang Probinsyano
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'', starred by
Coco Martin
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, attracted national attention for depicting the
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and the
Philippine National Police despite renewed
MTRCB
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censorship and ran from September 28, 2015, and ended in the 2020s decade (August 12, 2022). GMA Network dominated the late afternoon between 2016 and 2018 with its ''teleserye'' ''
Ika-6 na Utos
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'', which marked the television comeback of
Sunshine Dizon
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and
Gabby Concepcion
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and starred
Ryza Cenon and
Angelika dela Cruz. ''
Kadenang Ginto
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'', also aired on ABS-CBN, premiered on October 8, 2018, and ended in the next decade (February 7, 2020).
Live ''teleserye'' finales returned for the first time since GMA's 2007 remake of ''Marimar''. ABS-CBN's ''
On the Wings of Love'' starred
James Reid and
Nadine Lustre
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Lustre has since starred in the television serie ...
. ''
Born for You'', the first musical ''teleserye'' since ABS-CBN's 2006 TV versionion of ''Bituing Walang Ningning'', starred
Janella Salvador
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and
Elmo Magalona
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Magalona's first app ...
.
The 2008 ABS-CBN series ''Lobo'' inspired two sequels: ''
Imortal
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'' in 2010 and ''
La Luna Sangre
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'' in 2017; all three starred by Angel Locsin. The network's 2018 series ''
Halik'' featured Jericho Rosales,
Yen Santos
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and
Yam Concepcion
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. It was replaced the following year by ''
The Killer Bride
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'', starring
Maja Salvador
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and
Janella Salvador
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, which has been praised for depicting the
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. Cenon moved to ABS-CBN to join Martinez in the 2019 military drama ''
The General's Daughter'', starring Angel Locsin. The series marked the television comebacks of
Eula Valdez
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,
Janice de Belen,
Tirso Cruz III
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,
Paulo Avelino
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and
JC de Vera
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De Vera was offered a basketball scholarship in Colegio de San Juan de Letran after he graduated from high ...
.
2020s
Teleserye production was suspended in 2020 due to the
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. Interest in Yaoi, boys' love series developed after the Thai series ''2gether: The Series (Thai TV series), 2Gether: The Series'' aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Channel and blocktime agreement with ZOE Broadcasting Network throught A2Z (Philippine TV channel), A2Z.
On June 26, 2020, the action drama series ''
Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based ...
'' surpassed the 1992-1997 series ''
Mara Clara
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'' upon airing its 1,166th episode, with the former now the longest-running drama series on Philippine television since the said date.
Domination of religious-oriented drama series continued throughout the 2020s decade as 2021 had ''Huwag Kang Mangamba'' topbilled by The Gold Squad (Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Kyle Echarri, and Francine Diaz).
After 7 years of airing, ''Ang Probinsyano'' ended on August 12, 2022 with 1,696 episodes and was replaced with the 2022 version of ''Darna (2022 TV series), Darna'', marking the change in ABS-CBN's primetime slot after its news program ''TV Patrol'' that was not seen since the start of airing of the said action drama series on September 28, 2015.
Impact
Philippine TV drama became popular during the early 2000s in Asia, Africa and Filipino communities in North America. ''Teleseryes'' have evolved from the telenovelas on which they were based. Philippine ''teleseryes'' have also attracted audiences in Indonesia, Malaysia and China. Often dubbed into local languages, they are sometimes shown with English and other foreign subtitles.
ABS-CBN and GMA were among the first Asian television producers to export dramas with a universal message, reflecting the reality of Filipino and other Asian societies. ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' is the Philippines' most successful TV series worldwide. Before leading the Chinese television ratings during the mid-2000s, the series was seen by over one billion viewers in Southeast Asia and Africa. ABS-CBN introduced its International Sales website, providing access to its shows. The network shows ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (Taiwan), ''
Lobo'' (dubbed as ''She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel''), ''Tayong Dalawa'', ''
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
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'', ''Kahit Isang Saglit'', ''Katorse'', ''
Mara Clara
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'', ''Magkaribal'', ''
Be Careful With My Heart
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'' (Vietnam) and ''Walang Hanggan'' were exported. They were followed by ''
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'', May Bukas Pa (2009 TV series), ''May'' ''Bukas'' ''Pa'', ''Forevermore (TV series), Forevermore'', ''Till I Met You (TV series), Till I Met You'', ''
Wildflower
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'' and ''
Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based ...
''.
GMA Network has the highest-rated pilot episodes with ''Darna'' and ''Encantadia'' in 2005, and made fantaserye a popular genre. The network produced ''Boys Next Door'', a teen melodrama which was the first Philippine television series aired in South Korea. The 2007 Philippine adaptation of ''
MariMar'', GMA's most successful domestic television series, was also aired in Thailand, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Hawaii. Other GMA shows, such as ''Habang Kapiling Ka'', ''Kahit Kailan'', ''Bakekang'', ''Muli (TV series), Muli'', ''Impostora'', ''Mga Mata ni Anghelita'', ''Dyesebel (TV series), Dyesebel'' and ''Encantadia (2016 TV series), Encantadia'', are still broadcast elsewhere in Asia and Africa.
''
Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based ...
'' has had a wide-ranging effect on Philippine pop culture and society. Called the ''Pambansang Teleserye'', the series has been nominated for and received a number of awards
The show is widely regarded for tackling timely issues,
and has generated controversy for its negative portrayal of the government and its agencies.
It was defended, with viewers saying that the government should take heed. The series has been considered a kingmaker, with a high endorsement value in the 2019 Philippine general election, 2019 midterm elections, and is a desirable platform for actors wishing to run for public office. A party list with the show's name, endorsed by series leads Coco Martin and Yassi Pressman, finished fifth in 2019 and won a seat in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives. The series' lead character, Cardo Dalisay, has been called "steadfast and incorruptible". ''Ang Probinsyano'' is popular, and has been credited with reviving the action genre in film and television. Netflix streams the show under its international title, ''Brothers''.
Adaptations
Philippine television dramas have spawned adaptations in other Asian countries:
* ''Impostora'' (GMA): ''Impostors'', Cambodia, 2012
* ''
Pangako Sa 'Yo
''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (International title: ''The Promise'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera series that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez and Jean Garcia. ...
'' (ABS-CBN): ''The Promise (សន្យាស្នេហ៍)'', Cambodia, 2013
* ''
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (International title: ''Timeless'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera aired by ABS-CBN that premiered on May 19, 2003 and ended on July 9, 2004. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their p ...
'' (ABS-CBN): '':ms:Cinta Tiada Ganti, Cinta Tiada Ganti'', Malaysia, 2018
* ''
Kadenang Ginto
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'' (ABS-CBN): '':id:Putri Mahkota (sinetron), Putri Mahkota'', Indonesia, 2020
* ''Love Thy Woman'' (ABS-CBN): '':id:Belenggu Dua Hati, Belenggu Dua Hati'', Indonesia, 2020
* ''Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa'' (ABS-CBN): '':id:Bukan Salah Cinta, Bukan Salah Cinta'', Indonesia, 2020
* ''Tayong Dalawa'' (ABS-CBN): '':ms:Angkara Cinta, Angkara Cinta'', Malaysia, 2020
* ''Hanggang Saan'' (ABS-CBN): '':tr:Bir Annenin Günahı, Bir Annenin Günahı'', Turkey, 2020
See also
* Television in the Philippines
* List of Philippine drama series
** List of ABS-CBN drama series
** List of programs aired by TV5 (Philippine TV network)
** List of GMA Network original drama series
References
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Soap operas by genre
Television drama
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