''The Gift'' is a

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 ...

series broadcast by

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. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars

Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...

. It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Love You Two ''Love You Two'' is a 2019 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Irene Emma Villamor, it stars Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion. It premiered on April 22, 2019 on the network's Telebabad l ...

''. The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by '' Descendants of the Sun'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

Joseph, a vendor in

Divisoria Divisoria is a commercial center in between Tondo and Binondo in Manila, Philippines known for its shops that sell low-priced goods and its diverse manufacturing activities. Tutuban Center is situated within the commercial hub along with a night ...

uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Joseph Toledo / Serafin "Sep" Apostol ;Supporting cast *

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 ...

as Nadia Montes-Toledo/Marcelino *

Jo Berry Joanna Cynthia Berry (born 1957) is a British peace activist and public speaker. She is the daughter of the Hon. Sir Anthony Berry, who was killed by the IRA in the Brighton hotel bombing on 12 October 1984. The bomb was planted by Patrick Magee, ...

as Strawberry "Straw" Apostol Anzures *

Elizabeth Oropesa Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for ''Bulaklak Ng Maynila'' (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of t ...

as Charito "Char" Apostol *

Martin del Rosario Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of '' Pintad ...

as Jared M. Marcelino *

Mikee Quintos Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in ''Encantadia''. Life and career Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines. Both he ...

as Amor *

Christian Vasquez Christian Oliver B. Vazquez (born February 8, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model and a former housemate of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. During his stint at Pinoy Big Brother, he was one of the comedi ...

as Javier R. Marcelino *

Rochelle Pangilinan Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap (born May 23, 1982) is a Filipino dancer, actress and recording artist. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a short-term rap and hip-hop artis ...

as Francine Delgado *

Mikoy Morales Vincent Marco Chu Morales (born December 11, 1993), professionally known as Mikoy Morales, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, comedian, and television personality. Along with Ruru Madrid, Zandra Summer and Elle Ramirez, he is a runner-up on '' ...

as Benedict "Bistek" Tecson * Divine Tetay as Tonya *

Betong Sumaya Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975), popularly known as Betong Sumaya, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with ...

as Asi *

Luz Valdez Milagros Bernardo, better known by her screen name Luz Valdez-Paje (born September 9, 1940) is a Filipina actress. The Valdez screen name was given to her in 1958 by Narcisa de Leon, producer and co-founder of LVN Pictures, as she felt that M ...

as Puring Reyes Marcelino * Victor Anastacio as Andoy *

Ysabel Ortega Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (born January 25, 1999), professionally known as Ysabel Ortega (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer and dancer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist and villain Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones ...

as Sabina M. Marcelino * Thia Thomalla as Faith Salcedo ;Guest cast *

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 ...

as Gener Toledo * Meg Imperial as Lizette *

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 th ...

as Eloy * Louise Bolton as Maggie * Gerald Madrid as Carlo * Michael Flores as Rambo * Mosang as Baby * Allan Paule as Andres * Aaron Villanueva as little Sep * Khaine Hernandez as young Sep * Leandro Baldemor as Luis * Jackie Lou Blanco as Ortiz * Skelly Clarkson as Taba * John Kenneth Giducos as Tolits * Dunhill Banzon as Dan *

Jay Arcilla Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla simply known as Jay Arcilla (born May 21, 1996) is a YouTube sensation, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his viral Dubsmash video ''Twerk It Like Miley'' by ''Brandon Beal'', and bagged his role as Reggie ...

as Mando * Cheska Diaz as Felicia Salcedo * Lui Manansala as Daisy * Orlando Sol as Bomber * Omar Flores as Alcazar *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, and ''Live Show'' (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel. ...

as a priest *

Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond L ...

as a former boyfriend * Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan * JD Lopez as Nonoy * Froilan Manto as a manager * Zane Mariñas as Manny * Ranty Portento as Mike * Dexter Macalintal as Dr. Viena * Froilan Sales as a policeman *

Shermaine Santiago Shermaine Santiago (born February 16, 1980 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as ''Best Friends'', '' Beh Bote Nga'', '' Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man ...

as a bank teller *

Regine Tolentino Regine Tolentino (born Regine Tolentino Maristela; September 8, 1978) is a Filipino corporate and TV host, actress, dancer, fashion designer, social media influencer, model and businesswoman. Career Tolentino was among the first batch of talent ...

as Anna * Peggy Rico Tuazon as Niño's mother * Lander Vera-Perez as a syndicate member * Roadfill as Benok * Brylle Mondejar as a doctor * Marlon Mance as Castillo * Gilleth Sandico as Gloria * Marx Topacio as young Javier * Kristine Abbey as Abby * Faith da Silva as young Charito * Tanya Gomez as Lourdes * Marnie Lapus as Lian * Dave Bornea as Jacob * Ramon Christopher as Alcazar * Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan *

Bembol Roco Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liw ...

as Crispin Anzures *

Raquel Monteza Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress. Career Monteza appeared in movies such as ''"What Am I Living For"'' (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, ''"Kapag may Gusot, may Lusot"'' (1973) ...

as Lolita Anzures *

Dominic Roco Ricardo Dominic Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Roco is a son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Felix Roco. On October 1, 2022, Roco and four other persons were arrested in a buy-bust o ...

as young Crispin *

Sophie Albert Bianca Regina Lyttle Reyes (born August 3, 1990), professionally known as Sophie Albert, is a Filipino actress and television personality of European and Chinese descent. She joined the GMA Network in 2017. Career 2010–2016: Early television ...

as Helga Ventura-Apostol * Robert Ortega as Oliver * Mika Gorospe as Lorraine *

Baste Granfon Sebastian Benedict Granfon Arumpac (born August 22, 2012 in General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines) also known by his nicknames Baste Granfon and Bae-by Baste, is a Filipino child actor, television host, and singer. He is the youngest hos ...

as Kyle Cordero * Smokey Manaloto as Bradley Ventura *

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 Meryll Ventura * Channel Morales as Paula *

Epi 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''. Ea ...

as Gabriel * Dindo Arroyo as Johnson * Biboy Ramirez as Caleb * Muriel Lomadilla as Jun * Paolo Paraiso as Lester

Accolades

References

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* * 2019 Philippine television series debuts 2020 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub