The Broken Marriage Vow’s Heart-Shattering Farewell

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The battle between the wife and the mistress in The Broken Marriage Vow are coming to an end.

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First aired on January 24, 2022, The Broken Marriage Vow stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo, Sue Ramirez and Zaijian Jaranilla. The series is the Philippine adaptation of Doctor Foster.

The series scored an average within 5-7% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM) throughout its entire run. It is among the Top 2 most watched series on iWant. It will conclude on Friday with a total of 107 episodes, consisting of 2 seasons.

The Broken Marriage Vow managed to go beyond the expectations as an adaptation of Doctor Foster. With a well-written script, the main cast gave a good account of themselves in portraying their respective roles. Jodi’s portrayal as Jillian adds up to her list of vengeful roles she portrayed for the past few years…

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Love You Stranger to Shine on Monday

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A slew of mysteries in a town is set to unravel in Love You Stranger.

The upcoming series stars real-life couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, along with Gil Cuerva and Andrea del Rosario. The series was supposed to be their first series together and premiere last year on GTV. However, shooting was temporarily put on a halt due to high quarantine costs. Meanwhile, the couple starred in Stories From the Heart miniseries Love On Air. Shooting for the series resumed early this year.

Love You Stranger tells the story of LJ (Gabbi), a production designer who dedicates her life to caring for her mother, Lorraine (Andrea), who has an irrational fear of shadows and aversion to strangers. To understand the condition of her mother, LJ joins the crew of an upcoming film, which is set in their hometown Sta. Castela, with Ben (Khalil) at the helm. The…

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Artikulo 247’s Final Week

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The battle between the wife and the mistress continues as Artikulo 247 is on its final week.

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First aired on March 7, 2022, Artikulo 247 stars Rhian Ramos, Kris Bernal, Benjamin Alves and Mark Herras and tackles issues based on the Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code.

The series scored an average within 9-10% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM) throughout its entire run. It will conclude with a total of 63 episodes by Friday.

Artikulo 247 managed to overcome the formulaic plot of a typical kabitserye. The series enhanced the careers of Rhian Ramos, Kris Bernal and Mark Herras. Kris Bernal gave a good account of herself in portraying Klaire. She may have done a few protagonist-antagonist roles in the past, but her role proved to be her fiercest as a villain.

Come Friday, one of them will succeed and the other will pay for going above the…

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Bolera to Start Rolling on Monday

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The world of billiards awaits Primetime with Bolera.

The upcoming series stars Kylie Padilla as the title role, along with Rayver Cruz and Jak Roberto. This marks Kylie’s first series in 3 years.

Bolera tells the story of Joni (Kylie), a prodigy who was taught to play billiards by her father who was a former billiard champion. Her father’s career was put to an end after being accused of cheating. And his death leads her to enter the world of hustling to support her family. As she grows old, she meets stronger opponents and faces bigger problems rooted in circumstances that happened to her family years ago. She is determined to win, and will do everything to do just that.

Joining the cast of Bolera are Gardo Versoza, Joey Marquez, Al Tantay, Jaclyn Jose, Via Veloso, Sue Prado, David Remo, Ge Villamil and Luri Nalus, with billiard legends Efren…

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False Positive’s Final Week

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False Positive is on its final week. But, the issue of a pregnant man remains a hot topic.

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First aired on May 2, 2022, False Positive stars Glaiza de Castro and Xian Lim as couples Yannie and Edward whose relationship slowly fell apart after the former is pregnant, leading the latter to get his curse as getting pregnant. This marks Xian’s first series with the network. The series scored an average within 9-10% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM) throughout its 4-week run.

Despite having a total of 19 episodes, False Positive managed to promote women empowerment and gender equality, including the reason why women shouldn’t be belittled. Xian Lim gave a good account of himself in portraying a woman trapped in a man’s body after receiving his curse. Not to mention the tandem of Buboy Villar and Herlene Budol as Malakas and Maganda respectively added more flavor to the series.

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Niña Niño’s Final Stand

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The adventures of Niña Niño are coming to an end this Thursday.

First aired on April 5, 2021, Niña Niño stars Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr. as their respective title roles. This marks Maja’s first series on TV5 and Noel’s first leading role in a series.

On its first month, it performed with an average of 1-3% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM). A month later, it rose to an average of 4-5% and maintained this performance since, becoming TV5’s top-rating series along with Sing Galing. By July 19, 2021, it reduced its airdate to only Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to give way to PBA airing on other days. It will have a total of 202 episodes by Thursday.

What kept the viewers hooked to Niña Niño is not just being an alternative to primetime newscasts, but also the events in the quiet town of Sta. Ynez, the hope…

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KathNiel: 2 Good 2 Be Back

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After 4 years, coinciding with their 10th anniversary, KathNiel is back on TV with 2 Good 2 Be True.

The upcoming series stars on-and-off screen couple Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. They were last paired on TV in hit series La Luna Sanggre in 2017.

2 Good 2 Be True tells the story of Eloy (Daniel), a mechanic and a law student who promises himself to free his father from jail, and Ali (Kathryn), a nurse at a hospital who dreams to become a doctor. They cross paths in a hotel. The two meet again after Ali accepts to be a private nurse of Eloy’s grandfather, who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In return, Eloy applies as a mechanic to Ali’s family. From there, their relationship will be put to a test.

Joining the powerhouse cast of 2 Good 2 Be True are Ronaldo Valdez, Gloria Diaz, Irma Adlawan, Gelli…

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Jose & Maria’s Bonggang Villa to Open on Saturday

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After some time, the primetime couple DongYan is back together on TV with Jose & Maria’s Bonggang Villa.

The upcoming sitcom stars on-and-off screen couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. The two were last paired in My Beloved in 2012.

Jose & Maria’s Bonggang Villa tells the story of newlyweds Jose (Dingdong) and Maria (Marian). Jose’s family owns a hotel chain, Shana-nga Hotels, while Maria is a gardener and florist. Together, they decide to start their own garden inn/bed and breakfast business called Bonggang Villa. Maria, who also has a third eye, sees some spirits visiting their bed and breakfast, which was the first venture of Jose’s family. Together with their staff, Jose and Maria help both the living and the departed resolve their unfinished business and find their path to everlasting paradise.

Joining the cast of Jose & Maria’s Bonggang Villa are Benjie Paras, Pekto, Shamaine Buencamino, Johnny…

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A Viral Ending

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The fight for the truth and justice continues as Viral Scandal enters its scandalous final week.

 

First aired on November 17, 2021, Viral Scandal stars Charlie Dizon as Rica, whose dreams started to crumble when she got involved in a video that goes viral. This marks her first leading TV role after a slew of supporting roles. Also part of the series are Joshua Garcia, Dimples Romana and Jake Cuenca.

The series scored an average within 2-4% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM). It will have a total of 127 episodes, comprising 2 seasons, once it concludes this Friday.

ABSCBN managed to make a series related to people’s lives in the world of internet and how a certain viral video affects the lives of people involved in it. From the secrets behind the viral video Rica was allegedly in, the story expanded to include the secrets of several supporting characters…

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False Positive to Premiere on Monday

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Gender switch is a rarity on Philippine TV. And that includes a man getting pregnant. An example of such will be tackled on Primetime with False Positive.

The upcoming series stars Glaiza de Castro and Xian Lim. This marks Xian’s first series with the network. Love, Die, Repeat was supposedly Xian’s first series with the network. However, his co-star Jennylyn Mercado became pregnant in the middle of the series’ production, causing the series to be put on a hold.

False Positive involves the lives of couple Edward (Xian) and Yannie (Glaiza), whose relationship begin to fall apart days after the latter is pregnant. After a slew of arguments, Yannie cursed, hoping that Edward would understand what she was going through. Her wish was granted, albeit a little too literally, making Edward (Xian) pregnant. After a slew of mishaps on being an expectant father, Edward realizes how hard it is…

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