Driven with its goal of offering Filipinos world-class entertainment, GMA Entertainment Content Group never fails to give the eyes of every Kapuso a feast with pioneering and groundbreaking concepts. In the first quarter of 2018 it presents a showcase of its forthcoming programs.
The 2018 first quarter drama lomnibus plug was launched within Paskong Kapuso 2017: The GMA Christmas Special on Dec. 17.
First is the sexy, romantic-comedy series The One That Got Away with three lovely Kapuso leading ladies – Lovi Poe, Max Collins and Rhian Ramos. Dennis Trillo plays an important role in the program as Liam, the ex-boyfriend of the three women. Joining them are Ivan Dorschner, Migo Adecer and Jason Abalos. This is an extraordinary story about three women who formed an unlikely but strong friendship after discovering that at different times in their lives, they were romantically linked with the same guy. Also in the cast are Bembol Roco, Snooky Serna, Luz Valdez, Ayra Mariano, Ashley Rivera, Sophie Albert, Jason Francisco, Ervic Vijandre, Nar Cabico, Dea Formilleza, Euwenn Aleta, among others. Maryo J. Delos Reyes and Mark De La Cruz direct the series.
Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia, GMA’s hottest love team or of the budding tandems in the network, star in the original primetime series Sherlock Jr. with Janine Gutierrez in a special role. Viewers of all ages will enjoy this program filled with action and drama about the friendship between an investigative reporter and a dog. The series introduces Serena a lovable and smart Golden Retriever who will touch everyone’s lives and will teach them a lesson about love, life, family and friendship. Roi Vinzon, Rochelle Pangilinan, Andre Paras, Kate Valdez, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Matt Evans, Yann Asistio, Sophia Pablo and AiAi de las Alas complete the cast.
Three upcoming Afternoon Prime series are set to premiere next year, namely Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, The Stepdaughters and Contessa.
Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka stars Yasmien Kurdi, Martin del Rosario, Jackie Rice, and Mike Tan. This intriguing series tells about the struggles of a woman who is HIV positive and how she battles her own frailties and demons in life. This is also the first “advoca-serye” which tackles one of the most serious, deadly diseases in human history. Joining the cast are Shamaine Buencamino, Charee Pineda, Ina Feleo, Mike “Pekto” Nacua, Catherine Rem, Caprice Cayetano, Sef de la Cruz and Gina Alajar.
The Stepdaughters stars real-life sweethearts Megan Young and Mikael Daez. Katrina Halili joins the cast together with Glydel Mercado, Sef Cadayona, Samantha Lopez and Gary Estrada. This upcoming Afternoon Prime soap revolves around the story of Mayumi and Isabelle, two strong-willed women who will do everything for family, honor and love.
Another afternoon program to watch out for is Contessa. Glaiza de Castro plays Contessa, a woman who seeks justice after being accused of a crime she did not commit. Playing important roles in the series are Jak Roberto, Geoff Eigenmann and Gabby Eigenmann. Completing the cast are Lauren Young, Dominic Roco, Leandro Baldemor, Bernadette Allyson, Phytos Ramirez, Denise Barbacena, Will Ashely and Tetchie Agbayani with special participation of Mark Herras.