The eighth season of ''

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'', a

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, aired from June 29, 2020, to August 20, 2021, on

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and TV5. The series stars

Coco Martin Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno Jr. (born November 1, 1981), popularly known as Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipin ...

as P/Cpt. Ricardo Dalisay, together with an

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. The eighth season of ''Ang Probinsyano'' picks up from the end of the seventh season, whose end coincided with the

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, as it shows Lily's move to consolidate her power as both the first lady of the Republic and leader of the largest international drug cartel in the Philippines.

Plot

President Hidalgo has fallen into a drug-induced coma and Lily has made the most of this opportunity to finally consolidate her powers as the First Lady of the Republic and as the country's drug baroness, along with Arturo. To ensure their success, Renato puts a bounty on Cardo and his family in order to finally rid them of the biggest thorn on their side. Lily and Art then called their henchmen to take out Cardo and his family. Juan was the first to spot Cardo, instigating a shootout with him, which Clarice unexpectedly witnessing it. Cardo was able to injure Juan in the ankle, forcing Juan to retreat.

Cast and characters

;Main cast *

as P/Cpt. Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay *

Yassi Pressman Yasmin Isabel “Yassi” Pressman (born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonistic roles before rising to prominence after ...

as Kapitana Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay *

John Arcilla Romeo John Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24, 1966) is a Filipino actor. He became the first Filipino and the first Southeast Asian actor to receive the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival (2021) for his perform ...

as Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito *

Angel Aquino Angelita Grace Velasquez Aquino (born February 7, 1973) is a Filipino actress, fashion model, and television personality. Prominent in independent films, she has also worked on Television in the Philippines, television shows of varying genres, ...

as Diana T. Olegario * Rowell Santiago as Pres. Oscar Hidalgo and Mariano *

Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Gar ...

as Delfin S. Borja *

Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino (born February 28, 1965) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress and mental health advocate who has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series and shows. She played the role of Virginia 'Virgie' Arevalo ...

as Virginia "Virgie" R. Arevalo *

John Prats John Paulo Quiambao Prats (; born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, singer, TV host, director, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in 1992. He is the older brother of actress Camille Prats. He was also a ...

as PC/MSgt. Jerome Girona, Jr. *

Bianca Manalo Pamela Bianca Ramos Manalo (born November 28, 1986) is a Filipino actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 winner, and represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2009, but she was unplaced. In ...

as Lourdes "Bubbles" Torres *

Michael de Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino actor and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his si ...

as Pat. Ramil "Manager" Taduran *

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the histor ...

as Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo *

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, model, film producer and television persona ...

as First Lady Lily Ann Cortez-Hidalgo *

Susan Roces Jesusa Purificación Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 – May 20, 2022), known professionally as Susan Roces (), was a Filipino actress. She was the wife of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. Roces was regarded as the "Que ...

as Flora "Lola Kap" S. Borja-de Leon ;Supporting cast *

Marc Abaya Ramon Marcelino Diaz Abaya (born November 6, 1979), known professionally as Marc Abaya, is a Filipino singer, musician, actor, TV host, and VJ. He appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of ''Tinker Bell''. He is the son of actor/director Manol ...

as Jacob Serrano *

Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (; born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He was the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines after one year and seven months for personal reasons. Regarded as a "matinee ido ...

as Sec. Arturo "Art" M. Padua *

Ara Mina Hazel Pascual Reyes Klenk Mathay-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina-Almarinez, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Awar ...

as Ellen Padua * Malou Crisologo as Yolanda "Yolly" Capuyao-Santos * Marvin Yap as Elmo Santos * PJ Endrinal as Wally Nieves *

Lester Llansang Lester Ferrer Salansang (born July 3, 1985), known professionally as Lester Llansang, is a Filipino actor who appeared in the film ''Saranggola'' when he was 14 years old. He plays the role of a schoolboy who witnessed a crime committed by his ...

as P/Cpt. Mark Vargas * John Medina as P/Cpt. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman *

Marc Solis ''Ang TV'' () is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Johnny Manahan, it stars Jolina Magdangal, Claudine Barretto, Camille Prats, Paolo Contis, Gio Alvarez, Rica Peralejo, Lindsay Custodio, Victor Ner ...

as P/MSgt. Rigor Soriano *

CJ Ramos CJ Ramos (born 30 March 1987) is a Filipino actor. He first rose to prominence as a child actor in the 1990s where he notably appeared in a number of movies which include ''Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure'' and ''Biyudo Si Daddy, Biyuda Si ...

as Pat. Patrick Espinosa * Daria Ramirez as Auring * Jobert "Kuya Jobert" Austria as Pat. George "Wangbu" Espinosa * Bryan "Smugglaz" Lao as Pat. Marsial "Butete" Matero * Lordivino "Bassilyo" Ignacio as Pat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte * Hyubs Azarcon as P/MSgt. Rolando "Lando" Reyes *

Raymart Santiago Raymond Alan Martin Legaspi-Santiago (born July 20, 1973) is a Filipino actor, comedian and host. Career After making his movie debut in Viva Films' youth comedy ''Estudyante Blues'' (''Student Woes''), Santiago became a Viva contract artis ...

as P/Maj. Victor A. Basco *

Shaina Magdayao Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her dramatic roles in film and television, she began her career as a child actress and starred in her first titular role ''Lyra (TV series), Lyra''. She ...

as P/Maj. Roxanne Opeña * Dennis Raymundo as P/Cpt. Lawrence Raymundo *

Nico Antonio Jerico Antonio (born May 24, 1983), commonly known as Nico Antonio, is a Filipino actor, comedian, producer and singer. Biography Antonio is the eldest of four siblings, to Reynerio Antonio and Joji Alonso is a film producer. After graduating ...

as Jacinto "Entoy" Santos * Sancho delas Alas as Pat. Gregorio "Greco" Cortez * Lorenzo Mara as Ruben *

Whitney Tyson Whitney Tyson (born Bunny Fowler) is an American actress, singer and comedian, best known for her role as Elizabeth in ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. Personal life Tyson was born Bunny Fowler in Angeles, Pampanga, the only child of an African-Americ ...

as Elizabeth * Donna Cariaga as Doray Mendoza * Joven Olvido as Carlo “Caloy” Mendoza *

Nonong Ballinan Nonong Ballinan (born March 3, 1987) is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was first known as a contestant in '' It's Showtime's Funny One''. He's well-known for being the first black president of the Philippines and first honor. Early career B ...

as Ambo * Ghersie Fantastico as Itong * Prinsipe Makata as Mot ;Guest cast * John Joseph Tuason as Mr. Chen * Eric Nicolas as Ramon * Marissa Sanchez as Maring * Maynard Lapid as Salvador *

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...

as Angelito "Lito" Valmoria * Mark Leviste as Antonio * Julian Roxas as Julian * Jeolanie Sacdalan as Berto *

Seth Fedelin Seth Yancy Fronda Fedelin (born July 9, 2002) is a Filipino actor and singer. Fedelin first appeared on television as a housemate on the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Otso'' (2018). He has since appeared in various films and television seri ...

as Macoy * Val Iglesias as Turo * Kevin de Vela as Vito * Edwin Pandagani as Mr. Reyes * Jupeter Villanueva as Mr. Calavera * Albert Langitan as Mr. Gonzales * Marlon Mance as Dr. Nuevas * Benjie Paraan as Ruben * Angelo Valmoria Roxas as Bong Barrera * James D.C Olipas as Eljin Ramirez * Kenjie Calindatas as Bunyi * Johnmark Taraje as Tyron * Vance Larena as PS/Sgt. Ivan Ponce *

Geoff Eigenmann Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985) is a Filipino actor and model. He is notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors. He is a son of actor and director Michael De Mesa ...

as P/Maj. Albert De Vela * Jane De Leon as P/Cpt. Natalia "Lia" Mante * Mark McMahon as P/Cpt. Cris Fabia * Paolo Paraiso as P/Cpt. David Alcantara * AJ Raval as P/Cpt. Andrea Villar * Ed Albe Pandagani as Col. Sarmiento *

Bubbles Paraiso Pilar Angela D. Paraiso, or better known as Bubbles Paraiso (born July 24, 1984), is a Filipino actress and the younger sister of actor Paolo Paraiso. She is currently seen on Kapamilya Channel. In 2025, Paraiso's social media post differentiatin ...

as Lara Vera * Drey Brown as Malena * Jamina Cruz as Margarita * Zeppi Borromeo as Derick * Franco Daza as Santiago *

Neil Coleta Mark Neilson Mañosca Coleta (born August 4, 1991), popularly known as Neil Coleta, is a Filipino actor and TV host. He appeared in the TV series Growing Up and 100 Days to Heaven. Personal life Coleta graduated from Adamson University. I ...

as Miguel Clemente *

Maika Rivera Maika Jae Rivera Tanpoco (born October 27, 1995) is a Filipino tennis player, model and actress. She was one of the few popular tennis players in the Philippines along with Tin Patrimonio. In 2016, Tanpoco changed her screen name to Maika ...

as Cassandra Jose *

Mitoy Yonting Michael Yonting (born January 5, 1970), more popularly known by his screen name Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and lead vocalist for The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of ''The Voice of t ...

as Teban * Giselle Sanchez as Pilar * John Rollie Gabayno as Harold * Soldier (Coco Martin's pet dog) as Soldier (Col. Pelaez's pet dog) * Peter Georgo as Mr. Wood * Dini Ouattara as Dini (Mr. Wood's bodyguard) * Chris Perris as Mr. Hanson * Michael Millz as Michael (Mr. Hanson's bodyguard) *

Cristina Gonzales Cristina Malarky Gonzalez Romualdez (born May 1, 1970) is a Filipino actress and a former politician. Personal life She is the daughter of actor José Mari Gonzales and Charito Malarky. She has a younger sister, Anna Margarita Gonzales, a form ...

as Amalia Mante *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor and comedian. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Masarap ang Unang Kagat'' (1998) with Karla Estrada and Sabrina M., ''Soltera'' (1999) starr ...

as Enrique Vera * William Lorenzo as Berting *

Paulo Angeles Miguel Paulo Detera Angeles (born October 27, 1997) is a Filipino actor, singer and dancer. Angeles is a talent of ABS-CBN under Star Magic. Angeles was first seen on TV via Mirabella, a Philippine melodramatic fantasy television series in 201 ...

as P/Lt. Jim De Castro *

Enzo Pineda Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda (born August 12, 1990) is a Filipino actor. He is the finalist who won the title of First Prince in the GMA Network's fifth season of ''StarStruck''. He is currently an ABS-CBN's Star Magic artist. International A ...

as P/Cpt. Alvin Cuevas *

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 comed ...

as Atty. Fernando Mante * Aya Fernandez as Dr. Audrey Mante * Elaine Ochoa as P/Cpt. Victoria "Vicky" Cruz * Danny Ramos as Winston Cabral

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