GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime is set to deliver another emotionally charged series with My Father’s Wife, premiering today, June 23. The show reunites Jak Roberto and Kylie Padilla in what promises to be their most complex on-screen pairing yet.
Jak, returning to television after a year-long break, plays Gerald, a man torn between love and loyalty.
“He’s the type who would do anything for the person he loves,” Jak told the Manila Standard Entertainment. “What drew me to this role was how human he is. He is flawed, emotional, and forced to make difficult choices.”
Kylie, who portrays Gina, discussed what attracted her to the role: “The story and the characters are complicated, and that’s what I like. I enjoy playing complex characters because they’re not black-and-white. You get to explore and add your own flavor to the role. That’s what makes acting fun and fulfilling for me.”
The actors, who previously worked together in Bolera (2022), revealed how their past collaboration helped their current project.
“It feels so good to be back on TV after more than a year,” Jak said. “Our first time working together was in Bolera in 2022, which ran for five months. Back then, we needed to collaborate and make certain adjustments. But that’s how it is – when you work together again, you’re already familiar with each other’s process.”
“We already had a strong foundation from Bolera, so this time, the chemistry is even better, both on and off camera,” Kylie added. “I even told the team that if they’re bringing Jak in for this project, then they won’t have any problems. We already know each other’s work style, and I think that shows on screen.Chemistry is very important in this series, and I’m glad we already have that.”
Director Aya Topacio guided the actors to focus on authenticity. As Kylie explained: “Our director told us to play the role truthfully, not just for TV. What does that mean? Stay true to your character and to the story, and the audience will follow.”
Jak shared his appreciation for his character’s depth: “He’s a lover, he’ll do anything for the person he loves. He’s very human, and a lot of people will be able to relate to his emotions and the choices he makes in life.”
My Father’s Wife is also headlined by Gabby Concepcion as Robert and Kazel Kinouchi as Betsy.
Completing the cast are Maureen Larrazabal, Sue Prado, Arlene Muhlach, Andre Paras, and Snooky Serna in a special participation.
