GMA takes you to the world of figure skating with Hearts On Ice.

The upcoming series stars Ashley Ortega and Xian Lim. After having a handful of co-leading roles in the past, this marks Ashley’s first major role.

Hearts on Ice follows the life of Ponggay (Ashley), who aspires to become a figure skating champion, despite her leg impairment, to receive validation and love from her mother. Later on, Ponggay discovers an online content creator who can help her in bringing the best of her capabilities. This person turns out to be Enzo (Xian), whom she soon falls in love with. Meanwhile, Ponggay’s determination will also be tested as she faces some big players in the ice skating world. One day, she meets Monique (Roxie), a talented figure skater from abroad whom she forms an unlikely friendship with. Little did they know that their mothers used to be bitter…

Caught In His Arms is on its final week.

First aired on January 16, Caught In His Arms is the first installment of Wattpad’s Luv Is anthology based on the hit series by Ventre Canard. It marks the second team-up of Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay, who are joined alongside Michael Sager, Vince Maristela, Raheel Bhyria and Sean Lucas.

The series performed an average of 8-9% throughout its run. It will have a total of 40 episodes once it reaches its Luvly ending this Friday.

The series marks the big leap of the AlFia tandem after a string of anthology episodes. With their tandem maintaining their hype, Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay will be eyed for bigger projects in the near future. It also boosted the careers of Michael Sager, Vince Maristela, Raheel Bhyria and Sean Lucas as the love team’s third wheelers. Not to mention the supporting cast, including…

Mars Camille returns to acting with AraBella.

The upcoming series stars Shayne Sava, Althea Ablan and Camille Prats. This marks Camille’s return to acting after 5 years and Shayne’s first leading role.

AraBella follows the story of Roselle, a loving mother who’s in search of her lost daughter, who was kidnapped 10 years ago. With the help of a TV show, Roselle meets Ara (Shayne), a teenager who has the same narrative, leading them to have a complete family again. Despite later on realizing through DNA tests that Ara is not her real daughter, Roselle still decided to adopt Ara as her daughter. However, their blooming relationship will be put to a test with the return of Roselle’s real daughter, Bella (Althea), who grew up with her adoptive grandparents after being kidnapped when she was a child. She also learned to become a con artist in order to survive.

Unica Hija has entered its final week. But, the battle between the clones gets stronger with a revelation that has been long kept.

Unica Hija’s Final Week (GMA Drama)

First aired on October 3, 2022, Unica Hija stars Kate Valdez on multiple roles. The series initially scored an average of 7-8% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM) during its first month. By December, it increased to an average of 8-10%. It will have a total of 85 episodes once the adventure ends this Friday.

Unica Hija managed to give an explanation about science and human cloning, its advantages and disadvantages, with a touch of a family’s attempt on second chances. The series enhanced the acting career of Kate Valdez, who managed to go beyond dual roles. Initially having two roles, the series revealed a plot twist that gave her at most five roles.

So much for cloning for the sake of either…

The three Sang’gres reunite in an extraordinary adventure with Mga Lihim ni Urduja.

The upcoming series stars Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia and Sanya Lopez. The three have worked together in the 2016 hit sequel series Encantadia.

Mga Lihim ni Urduja tells the story of Gem (Kylie), a policewoman, and Crystal (Gabbi), an entrepreneur, who are assigned to work in a special law enforcement operation: to recover the precious, pre-colonial jewelry which is believed to have owned by Queen Urduja (Sanya) of the 1300s. In succeed in their mission by defeating an enemy that they never imagined to be linked to each other, Gem and Crystal will go through personality problems and find out that they may be long-lost half-sisters and descendants of Urduja.

Joining the powerhouse cast of Mga Lihim ni Urduja are Zoren Legaspi, Sunshine Dizon, Jeric Gonzales, Arra San Agustin, Rochelle Pangilinan, Pancho Magno, Winwyn Marquez, Michelle…

The adventures of a college student in the world of Rizal’s works in Maria Clara at Ibarra is coming to an end this Friday.

Maria Clara at Ibarr

First aired on October 3, 2022, Maria Clara at Ibarra stars Barbie Forteza as Klay, a college student who unexpectedly enters the world of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, where she meets the titular characters, played by Julie Anne San Jose and Dennis Trillo respectively. It is based on Jose Rizal’s novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

The series scored an impressive performance throughout most of its run, averaging within 14-15% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM), and was a consistent winner against Darna. When Batang Quiapo replaced Darna the previous week, its ratings dropped to an average of 11-12% and had an exchange of victories. It will have a total of 105 episodes once the adventure ends this Friday.

Maria…

After several months, Coco Martin is back on Primetime with a modern take of another FPJ hit called Batang Quiapo.

Coco stars as the titular character in this upcoming adaptation, along with Lovi Poe. Batang Quiapo tells the story of Tanggol/Baldo (Coco), an ex-convict who decides to start a decent life. He meets Mokang (Lovi), a thief who asks him to take her as an apprentice. Instead of accepting her offer, he does everything to put her on the right path with a slew of adventures.

Joining the powerhouse cast of Batang Quiapo are Charo Santos, Cherry Pie Picache, John Estrada, McCoy de Leon, Benzon Dalina, Toni Fowler, Mark Lapid, Ronwaldo Martin, Jojit Lorenzo, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, Alan Paule, Lou Veloso, Susan Africa, Tommy Abuel, Pen Medina, Lito Lapid, Irma Adlawan and Christopher de Leon. The series, which is a co production of Dreamscape and Coco’s CCM Productions…

The adventures of Darna are coming to an end this Friday.

First aired on August 15, 2022, the recent TV adaptation stars Jane de Leon as the titular superhero, along with Janella Salvador as Valentina, Joshua Garcia as Narda’s love interest and Zaijian Jaranilla as Ding. This marks Jane’s first leading role.

While the series initially performed well during the first 2 weeks, averaging between of 9-10% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM), it declined to an average of 7-8% since September and wasn’t powerful enough to topple Lolong and Maria Clara at Ibarra. Online, it is the most watched series on Kapamilya Online Live. Initially the 2nd most watched series on iWantTFC, it later on rose to the top after 2 Good 2 Be True concluded. It will conclude this Friday with a total of 130 episodes, consisting of 2 seasons.

What kept viewers hooked to Darna is the…

A different kind of dirt will be cleaned up in a unique manner with Dirty Linen.

The upcoming series stars Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin. This marks Janine’s second series with ABSCBN.

Dirty Linen involves four maids of the aristocratic Fiero family who mysteriously vanish one by one without a trace. Four people who are close to the vanished ones are on a mission to get their revenge against the prominent family and solve the mystery behind the vanished maids.

Joining the powerhouse cast of Dirty Linen are Janice de Belen Joel Torre, Tessie Tomas, John Arcilla, Angel Aquino, Epy Quizon, Christian Bables, Xyriel Manabat, Raven Rigor and Jennica Garcia, with Nanding Josef, Soliman Cruz, JC Santos, Aubrey Miles, CJ Navato, Ana Abad Santos and Rubi-Rubi on special participation roles. The series, which is under Dreamscape Entertainment, is directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay.

Wattpad invades GMA’s primetime line-up with Luv Is.

First series is Caught In His Arms, starring Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay. It is based on the hit Wattpad series by Ventre Canard.

Also part of the cast of Caught In His Arms are Michael Sager, Vince Maristela, Raheel Bhyria, Sean Lucas, Caitlyn Stave, Cheska Fausto, Tanya Ramos, Kirsten Gonzales and Rain Matienzo. The series is a co-production of GMA Entertainment and Wattpad Webtoon Studios.

With the rising love team gaining hype with their miniseries Raya Sirena, it will be a challenge for them to impress viewers, including AlFia fans, in Caught In His Arms. Come Monday, it will be an interesting ride for primetime viewers as they will witness a hit novel come to life.