''The Cure'' is a 2018

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...

thriller series broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

. Directed by

Mark A. Reyes Marciano Antonio "Mark" Reyes V is a Filipino film director, television director, music video director and film writer known for his multi-stranded storylines. He is a resident director and writer of GMA Network. His work include the film ''Mome ...

, it stars

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...

in the title role and

Tom Rodriguez Bartolome Alberto Mott (born October 1, 1987), known professionally as Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American model, actor, host and singer. Biography Rodriguez is from Catbalogan, Samar. He was born in Subic Naval Base in Zambales to an Ameri ...

. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Sherlock Jr. ''Sherlock Jr.'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton and written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, and Joseph A. Mitchell. It features Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, and Ward Crane. In 1991, ''Sherlock J ...

'' The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by ''

Victor Magtanggol ''Victor Magtanggol'' (International title: ''Heart of Courage'') is a 2018 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is inspired by Norse mythology. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Alden Richar ...

'' on its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage

cancer Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal b ...

. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of an infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Charity “Charie” Valdez-Salvador *

as Gregory “Greg” Salvador ;Supporting cast *

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 Darius *

LJ Reyes Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, '' StarStruck''. She won ...

as Katrina Contes *

Jay Manalo Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino-Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mo ...

as Fernan / Supremo *

Jaclyn Jose Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Sho ...

as Evangeline Lazaro *

Ronnie Henares Ronnie Henares (born February 8, 1955) is a Filipino actor, musician, comedian, producer and talent manager. He regularly appears in ''Pepito Manaloto'' as Tommy Diones. Career Ronnie Henares is a member of the band Midlife Crisis in the Phili ...

as Eduardo *

Diva Montelaba Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba, better known as Diva Montelaba (born January 14, 1991 in Cebu City, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Five in the fifth season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show of GMA Ne ...

as Suzy *

Arra San Agustin Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer. She was one of the top 6 finalists of the sixth season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is currently a ma ...

as Anna Mercado-Lazaro *

Leanne Bautista Leanne Amber Rafol Bautista (born October 14, 2010) is a Filipina child actress. She is best known as Kat Kat from the 2016 Filipino television series ''Juan Happy Love Story.'' Career Bautista began her show business career in 2015 at the age ...

as Hope V. Salvador ;Guest cast * Ken Chan as Joshua "Josh" Lazaro *

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 Agnes Salvador * Glenda Garcia as Lorna Valdez *

Maricris Garcia Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (), is a Filipina singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of '' Pinoy Pop Superstar''. She is the Philippine ...

as Josie *

John Feir John Feir (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is known for his work on ''Encantadia, Alyas Robin Hood'' and ''Pepito Manaloto''. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Career John started his TV ...

as Jimboy Marquez *

Jhoana Marie Tan Jhoanna Marie Ramilo Tan (born October 9, 1993) is a Filipino actress and politician. She is known for portraying the role of young Eunice in GMA Network's remake of the 2003 Korean drama ''Stairway to Heaven''. Recently in 2018, after a shor ...

as April Sison * Gerald Madrid as Lito Sison * Edwin Reyes as Jomalesa * Jenzel Angeles as Josie * Angela Evangelista as MY * Bruce Roeland as Dex * Jacob Briz as Yel * Jazz Yburan as Aja *

Vincent Magbanua Vincent Magbanua is a Filipino actor appearing in films like "Palawan Fate" and "Balut Country". He also appears in the TV show " Super Ma'am". He was born on April 7, 2000. He is also a member of GMA Artist Center. His other projects include " ...

as Lowie *

Yul Servo John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977), popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 20 ...

as Lando *

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 Myra *

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 competed ...

as Elmer * Kiel Rodriguez as Arvin * Shyr Valdez as Becky * Teresa Loyzaga as Mariz Almijarez *

Renz Valerio Renz Michael Vijungco Valerio (born November 10, 1998)

as Cesar *

Lotlot de Leon Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born February 16, 1971), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress. Career She was a member of '' That's Entertainment'', along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-te ...

as Rosita *

Kylie Padilla Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla (; born 25 January 1993) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is the daughter of actor Robin Padilla and Liezl Sicangco. Early life Padilla was born on Angeles, Pampanga, to Filipino actors Robin Padil ...

as Adira Aguilar * Emilio Garcia as Rudy Aguilar *

Pen Medina Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...

as Rigor *

Ruru Madrid Ruru may refer to: Places *Ruru, Nepal * Ruru, New Zealand People *Rouran, an ancient nomadic race from the Mongolian steppes, also called Juan Juan *Ruru Madrid, a Filipino teen actor Others *Māori name for the morepork owl *A Kanohi from the L ...

as Xavier * Janice Hung as Valda

Accolades

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