GMA Network’s drama anthology Tadhana, hosted by Marian Rivera, is celebrating its eighth year with a three-part special episode.
The anniversary episode, titled Banta ng Kahapon, stars Cherry Pie Picache and Althea Ablan, with Isay Alvarez, Mike Lloren, Anne Garcia, Al Gatmaitan, and Princess Aliyah in supporting roles.
The story, which aired on Aug. 23, follows Charo (Picache), a housemaid working for wealthy land developers Gloria (Alvarez) and Otto (Lloren). After enduring abuse from the couple and losing her husband in a violent demolition of their community, Charo gives birth to Otto’s child and is forced to give up her baby to protect it. Years later, she is released from prison and vows revenge, unaware that her child has been raised by the family that destroyed her life.
“Tadhana has been sharing stories of hope, struggle, and triumph for eight years—real-life experiences of our fellow Filipinos abroad,” Rivera said in a statement.
Since its debut in 2017, Tadhana has consistently ranked among the top weekend programs and gained a strong online following with over 12 million Facebook followers. In 2023, it won the National Winner award for Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore.
The second and third parts of the special will air on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 at 3:15 p.m. on GMA Network and will be streamed via GMA Public Affairs’ social media platforms. It will also be available worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.
