We saw how the onscreen chemistry of Rita Daniela and Ken Chan blossomed in My Special Tatay and how their legion of fans started “shipping” their love team while making them trend on social media even after the final telecast of the top-rating series.
It’s true that RitKen is an “accidental love team.” They were not initially meant to be paired as a romantic couple but their compelling chemistry, their romantic compatibility on the boob tube was so evident that it was fate that decided RitKen should have the spotlight trained on them.
“We try to be genuine as possible with the way we interact with the people around us. On and off cam, what you see is what you get,” said Rita.
“We click so much because of our passion for work. Rita has changed me in so many aspects of my life. I’m just thankful that she’s around to help me out whether it’s work or personal matters,” Ken shared.
Today, the well-loved duo, now known as RitKen, is back. The first-ever primetime series of the RitKen love team sets sail as GMA Network launches its latest Telebabad offering One of the Baes.
Half a million Filipinos are manning ships all over the world, but rarely has a female been at the helm. The Kapuso Network’s latest romantic comedy series dubbed as “millennial fairytale” does just that —empowering women, this time, on the high seas.
Jowalyn (Rita Daniela) is bent on making waves to achieve her dream of becoming a ship captain. She is so focused on making this a reality that she avoids romantic entanglements.
Meanwhile, Grant (Ken Chan) is convinced he already met his one great love during his childhood and is on the verge of meeting her again. He sets out to look for her, vlogging his way around the world.
When a pragmatist and a hopeless romantic meet, will it be smooth sailing or will they need to brave the rough seas?
The fun, light, and family-oriented series features some of the country’s veteran actors including Roderick Paulate, Amy Austria, Tonton Gutierrez, Melanie Marquez, and Jestoni Alarcon. Joining them are Maureen Larrazabal, Edgar Allan Guzman, Rodjun Cruz, and Joyce Ching together with the hilarious ensemble of Archie Alemania, Buboy Villar, Kenneth Medrano, and James Teng.
Incidentally, the program aims to pay tribute to our Filipino seafarers. Real-life maritime students from Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) are participating in the production of this romantic comedy series.
Produced by the GMA News and Public Affairs Team under the supervision of Senior AVP Neil Gumban, Program Managers Joni Mosatalla and Joseph Conrad Rubio, One of the Baes is directed by King Marc Baco and Michael Christian Cardoz.
Sailing every night on GMA Telebabad, One Of The Baes begins airing tonight on primetime.