''We Will Survive'' is a 2016

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directed by

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and Mervyn Brondial, starring

Pokwang Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She a ...

and Melai Cantiveros. The series aired on

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's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via

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from February 29, 2016 to July 15, 2016, replacing '' Pasión de Amor'' and was replaced by '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7''. Starting April 18, 2016, it was demoted to

's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block to give way for '' My Super D''.

Premise

Two probinsiyanas and childhood friends, Wilma; a sure-footed family woman and Maricel; a risk-taking dreamer, both experienced heartaches that sealed their friendship—but after these heartaches, they both had a resolve that they will survive. Wilma decides to go to Manila to forget her heartache, and find growth in terms of her career—for herself, and her family. Maricel on the other hand, decides to stay in Albay to focus on her dream and become a Hotel General Manager. With Wilma's temporary absence in Maricel's life, Maricel meets a man who will help her recover from her heartache and she immediately falls in love with this man. Both Wilma and Maricel are seemingly recovering from their past heartaches, until one day, their lives are both shaken by one ultimate test of their friendship. Will Wilma and Maricel survive?

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Wilmalyn "Wilma" Bonanza-San Juan * Melai Cantiveros as Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Rubio-Rustia

Supporting cast

* Carlo Aquino as Pocholo Rustia * Jeric Raval as Edwin San Juan * John Steven de Guzman as Jude Rubio * Bea Saw as Ana Fe Adlao * Maris Racal as Jenny Bonanza-Ataiza * McCoy de Leon as Ralph Ataiza * Vangie Labalan as Maria Judith "Judy" Rubio * Bing Davao as Nestor Bonanza *

Ahron Villena Ahron Villena (born Roche Ahron Villena on March 10, 1987) is a Filipino actor. He was formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents Star Magic and is currently a freelance artist. Career In 2004, he joined and won the ABS-CBN noon ...

as Rodel Bernardo

Recurring cast

* Joshua Zamora as Edwin Villalobos * Alchris Galura as Arnold Bonanza * Genevieve Reyes as Sarah Bonanza * Franco Rodriguez as Jesus "Jess" Espiritu * Francine Diaz as Anya San Juan * Marissa Delgado as Luz San Juan

Guest cast

Desiree del Valle Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca (born May 28, 1982), better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle, is a Filipina actress born from an Irish American father named Clois H. Dunham and a Filipino mother Lourdes del Valle from Lopez, ...

as Jessica * Jose Sarasola as Toffer * Kristel Fulgar as Cyrille * Kate Alejandrino as Michelle * Alyssa Kangleon as Jamie * Via Antonio as Gail * Levi Ignacio as Roy * Epifania "Direk Panying" Limon as Mags * Jong Cuenco as Mr. Rustia * Jhade Soberano as June

Episodes

Ratings

Timeslot

''We Will Survive'' originally aired at 5:45 PM as part of the network's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block. On April 18, 2016, the drama was later moved to ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block in a new timeslot at 5:00 PM.

References

External links

*{{official website, http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/wewillsurvive/main ABS-CBN drama series Philippine comedy television series 2016 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows Television shows filmed in the Philippines