''Niño'' is a 2014
Philippine television drama
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...
series broadcast by
GMA Network
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. Directed by
Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars
Miguel Tanfelix
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix played young Pagaspas in the fantasy series '' Mulawin'' (2004); he gained prominence after playing the role of Niño Inocente, a mentally challenged boy in the s ...
in the title role and David Remo. It premiered on May 26, 2014, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on September 12, 2014, with a total of 80 episodes.
The series is streaming online on
YouTube
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.
Premise
Niño, who will be adopted and raised by Leny and David after being separated from his parents due to an accident, will become a source of inspiration and hope to the people in Barrio Pag-asa. While Tukayo will help and guide Niño in overcoming different circumstances.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
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Miguel Tanfelix
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix played young Pagaspas in the fantasy series '' Mulawin'' (2004); he gained prominence after playing the role of Niño Inocente, a mentally challenged boy in the s ...
as Niño Innocente / Miguel Sagrado Ibarra
* David Remo as Tukayo Maki / Sto. Niño
;Supporting cast
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Gloria Romero as Violeta
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Dante Rivero as Pedro Sagrado
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Angelu de Leon as Leny Innocente
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Jay Manalo as Lucio
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Katrina Halili as Hannah Sagrado-Ibarra
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Neil Ryan Sese as David Innocente
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Luz Valdez as Josefa "Epang" Innocente
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Ces Quesada as Danita Delos Santos
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Renz Valerio as Raphael Sagrado Ibarra
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Bianca Umali as Angelica "Gracie"
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Sandy Talag as Tiny Delos Santos
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Julian Marcus Trono as Cocoy
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Vincent Magbanua as Matmat
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German Moreno as Pete
;Recurring cast
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Jerald Napoles as Obet
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Angeli Bayani
Angeli Bayani (born November 13, 1977) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine art-house and independent films notably those by Lav Diaz's ''Melancholia
Melancholia or melancholy (from ',Burton, Bk. I, p. 147 ...
as Helen
* Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Ric
* Annika Camaya as Charito
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Stephanie Sol as Magda
;Guest cast
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Tom Rodriguez as Gabriel Ibarra
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Lito Legaspi as Manuel Reyes
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Bettina Carlos as Heidi
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Gian Magdangal as Juanito
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Isabelle Daza as Claire
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Jestoni Alarcon as Henry
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Mickey Ferriols as Cathy
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Barbara Miguel as Calay
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Sherilyn Reyes as Cynthia
* Lara Melissa De Leon as Perla
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Will Ashley De Leon as younger Niño
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Elijah Alejo as younger Gracie
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Flora Gasser as Ason
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Nicole Dulalia as Patty
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Andrea Del Rosario as Olivia
Ratings
According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines
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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Nino'' earned a 21.2% rating. The final episode scored a 29.6% rating. The series had its highest rating on September 8, 2014, with a 30.4% rating.
Accolades
References
External links
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2014 Philippine television series debuts
2014 Philippine television series endings
Autism in television
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Television shows set in Manila
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