''Wish I May'' is a 2016

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 ...

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series broadcast by

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. Directed by Neal del Rosario, it stars

Bianca Umali Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (; born March 2, 2000), professionally known as Bianca Umali, is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and endorser. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March ...

and

Miguel Tanfelix Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...

. It premiered on January 18, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''

The Half Sisters ''The Half Sisters'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, replacing '' Villa Quintana' ...

''. The series concluded on May 20, 2016 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by ''

Magkaibang Mundo ''Magkaibang Mundo'' (International title: ''My Secret Love'' / ) is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Louise delos Reyes and Juancho Trivino. It premi ...

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

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Premise

Olivia will be separated from her daughter, Carina because of her parents. In time, they will eventually meet. Though due to her sickness

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, she will continue to be separated from Carina. Olivia will also meet Clark again — the person she loves who is the father of Tristan, who will become a close friend of Carina.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Carina "Cacai" Pizarro Gomez *

as Tristan "Tan-tan" Ramos Buenavista ;Supporting cast *

Camille Prats Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats–Yambao (born June 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, TV host, comedienne, and businesswoman. She starred in a series of successful films and television shows, since gaining media attention when she played ...

as Olivia Pizarro-Gomez *

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous ...

as Clark Gomez * Alessandra de Rossi as Loretta Atienza-Vergara *

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 Audrey Ramos *

Glydel Mercado Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975), better known by her screen name Glydel Mercado, is a Filipina singer actress and politician in the Philippines. She won a number of Best Supporting Actress awards her role in 1999 film ''Sidhi' ...

as Barbara Pizarro *

Neil Ryan Sese Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''. Background Neil Ryan Sese was only seven y ...

as Gabo Villafuerte *

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as Eunice Montes *Sancho Delas Alas as Toper *

Prince Villanueva Prince Allan Ray Eugenio Villanueva is a Filipino actor who is presently signed up for an exclusive contract with GMA Network. Prince used to be co-managed by German Moreno and GMA Artist Center until the time of the former's demise, which made ...

as Dave Montes *

Sandy Talag Sandy Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show '' StarStruck Kids''. Filmography Television Movies Other appearances Sandy became ...

as Donna *Aifha Medina as Jeanette *Marnie Lapus as Doris ;Guest cast *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as Edward Pizarro *

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 Andrew Vergara *

Franco Lagusad ''Hiram na Alaala'' (International title: ''Memories of Love'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dennis Trillo, Kris Bernal, Lauren Young and Rocco Nacino. It premi ...

as Bernard Labangon *

Mon Confiado Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late veteran actor Ánge ...

as Mr. Chua * Arthur Solinap as Carlos Buenavista *

Eva Darren Eva Darren (born June 28, 1946) is a Filipino actress. Career Darren started appearing in movies during the early 1960s. She won the 18th FAMAS Awards, FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie ''Ang Pulubi'' (1969) starring Charit ...

as Mamita Linsangan *

TJ Trinidad Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a 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 ...

as Lance Delgado *

Lovely Abella Lovely Abella-Manalo (born on December 11, 1986), is a Filipino dancer, host, comedian, model, entrepreneur, and an actress. She is currently under the management of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Network. Personal life Abella is an Ilongga, ...

as Meryl *Dale Rossly as Nikki *

Mayton Eugenio Mayton Eugenio (born Mayton Eugenio; 14 September 1992 in Quezon City, Philippines), is a Filipino people, Filipina commercial model, actress and dancer. She is well-known as the daughter of veteran choreographer and one of the Philippines' fam ...

as Paula

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Wish I May'' earned a 17.1% rating. While the final episode scored an 18.4% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* 2016 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romance television series Television shows set in Manila {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub