FILM REVIEW: Family History

Jim Carrey tried to show he could do serious roles before with Number 23. I guess it is not an abberation to say that Michael V is somewhat the Jim Carrey of the Philippines. However, the directorial debut of Michael V. (popularly known as Bitoty) which is Family History is no The Number 23 since there was no radical change in his look. But, he did do a Ben Affleck by casting himself in the lead role.

During the first few minutes of the film, if you watch Pepito Manaloto, the setup is very familiar. There's him, Alex, a graphic designer married for a long time to his beautiful wife, May (Dawn Zulueta), and then a popular loveteam Biguel play boyfriend and girlfriend. Bianca Umali play Jenna, the girlfriend of his musician son Malik (Miguel Tanfelix). However, despite a successful career and a beautiful wife, he discovers an illness can change the way he looks at his marriage and his job.

Frankly, I understood the need for fanfare given that it is risky if there was none since this is a film made by GMA productions after 3 years in cooperation with Mic Test Entertainment. By fanfare, I meant Alex reminding people that he is Bitoy by always being ready with a punchline when the going gets tough. It would have been interesting to see him do a straight drama film though since he was able to handle the dramatic bits quite well and was able to hold his own against Dawn, whose eyes speak volumes even if her character was soft-spoken. The way Alex character was written also shows a unique quality of a Filipino, which is to actually use humor to hide everything even if things are boiling up inside.

This film has a very strong supporting cast too particularly Kakai Bautista who played May's BFF. I think it is high time she gets a leading role. There's also this short dude who played the bully. He really made an impact despite his character being quite one-dimensional when it comes to writing. My favorite scene of him was the look of awe and perhaps penance on his face as he finally watched Malik's band play their new song onstage. There's also this mobile phone sales staff in a scene with Alex and I am pretty sure you will not forget her just as you would not forget the number 46 after you watch the film.

If there's anything that needs improvement, I think it is the musical scoring. There are times when it's distracting, especially that playful melody when something is very serious and Alex suddenly wants to be funny. It would be better if there was less scoring throught the film. The best technical aspects of the film is the variety of camera angles, the intercuts involving animation which serve as Alex' imagination, and the prostethics a character wore which was so real I thought this person actually sacrificed for the role.

Family History runs for almost 2 hours but you will really never notice the time since whatever it says makes a lot of sense.

Dennis Trillo, Jerald Napoles, Matteo Guidicelli play as drug pushers in Mina-Anud

Mina-Anud, WINNER of the Basecamp Colour Prize at Singapore’s Southeast Asia Film Financing (SAFF) Forum in 2017

Dennis Trillo, Jerald Napoles, Matteo Guidicelli star in a provocative and socially relevant movie that is based on a true story, titledMina-Anud.

The events in the film are based on real-life events that took place in 2009 in Eastern Samar, where bags of cocaine were washed up on the shores of a fishing village that turned the lives of the residents 180 degrees.

Being a relevant and a timely quality film, Mina-Anud won the Basecamp Colour Prize at Singapore’s Southeast Asia Film Financing (SAFF) Forum in 2017.

Established in 2016, SAFF serves as an exciting platform in assembling the best feature-length film concepts and the top filmmakers and producers from Southeast Asia and Europe to meet with international co-producing partners, festival programmers, distributors, commissioners, and financiers.

Mina-Anud is about an impoverished community where the characters succumb to the temptations of money and material stuff through an illegal activity.

It tells the story of people who resorted to illegal drug selling to earn instant cash and get a taste of luxuries of life, such as flat screen televisions, motorcycles, cars, and jewelries.

Known as a dramatic actor, Dennis takes on the role of a drug pusher.

He plays Ding, the leader of Borongan surfers, who is also a family man with issues with his wife Gina, the breadwinner.

Jerald portrays Carlo, one of the best surfers in the village but seems to always come as second best. A single guy caring for his aging grandmother, Carlo dreams of joining an international surfing competition and marrying a Caucasian girlfriend.

Being unsatisfied with their lives, Ding and Carlo saw a chance to improve their lives by giving in to the temptation of selling illegal drugs for money.

No doubt that this is one Dennis’s most daring roles yet in this timely movie.

Dennis, a versatile actor, says, "Gusto kong gumawa ng ganitong film, totoo, matapang, para ito sa mga taong naghahanap ng iba, 'yung mga hinahanap nila sa online (Netflix), kaya natin ibigay, sana panoorin nila sa big screen.

“Ito ang mga pelikulang masarap panoorin sa sinehan dahil sa maganda ang quality, maganda ang story, masayang panoorin kasama ng barkada. Mas ma-aapreciate mo at malaking pelikula ito."

Meanwhile, Jerald will prove his mettle as an actor when he was chosen for the role for which a number of good looking and highly competent actors auditioned for.

He explains, “Nag-audition ako dito, madaming nag-audition because the story is inspired by true events.

“Nabanggit na sa ‘kin ito noon ni Direk Kerwin, tapos biglang gagawin na pala talaga ni Regal and Epicmedia.

“Hindi ako nagdalawang isip na mag-audition para makuha ang role.

“Hanggang ngayon may mga kaibigan ako sa industriya na nagsasabing, uyy gusto kong gumawa ng ganyang film. 

“Kasi very interesting talaga ito. Syempre ginalingan namin lahat dito para maikwento ng maganda ang story. Totoong istorya na dapat makita ng mga tao sa sinehan.”

Joining them is Matteo Guidicelli, who portrays Paul, an aspiring celebrity and TV show host who deals party drugs to Manila’s elite and showbiz circles.

Matteo narrates: “I'm so happy to be part of the film. The Filipinos deserve to see this film.

“Sana they give us a chance to entertain them and inform them at the same time. I am thankful na makapagbigay kami nang ganitong klaseng kwento.”

Interestingly, the film’s director, Kerwin Go, has seen with his own eyes the true events for which this film is based on.

“I was there and witnessed this first hand. The characters in the film are all based on friends and acquaintances who gave in to the temptation of easy money. Some made it out with their wallets heavier, some weren’t lucky and would up in jail,” said Kerwin.

Joining the cast are Alvin Anson, Mara Lopez, Anthony Falcon, Marc Felix, Lou Veloso, Richard Manabat, Dionne Monsanto, Elia Ilano, Lui Manansala, and Luke Landrigan.

Showing only in cinemas nationwide on August 21. Mina-Anud was chosen as the Closing Film of Cinemalaya 2019 on August 10, at the CCP 9pm.

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG and Regal Cinema channel on Youtube.

LOGLINE

When 3 tons of cocaine land on the shores of a peaceful seaside community, two surfers Ding (Dennis Trillo) and Carlo (Jerald Napoles) must decide whether the lure of riches is worth risking family and freedom. With Matteo Guidicelli as Paul.

CHARACTER PROFILES:

DING -  DENNIS TRILLO 

Man of few words, the unofficial leader of the Borongan Surfers.  Family man, part-time van driver, childhood friend of Carlo.  Has strained relationship with his wife Gina, whom he suspects of cheating.  Insecure about his position since his wife is the primary breadwinner of the family. 

CARLO -  JERALD NAPOLES

Best surfer in Borongan, but always thwarted by Siargao surfers during competitions.  Likes to drink and party as much as he does surfing.  If Ding is the Ego, Carlo is the Id.  Unmarried and living with his aging grandmother,  Carlo dreams of representing the Philippines at the Bali Open Surfing Competition and bagging himself a caucasian girlfriend.

PAUL – MATTEO GUIDICELLI

Handsome mestizo.  B-list celebrity and TV show host.  Famous as the model for Badlands Corned Beef. A fixture of the surfing scene, he also deals party drugs to Manila’s elite & showbiz circles.

 SUPPORT

GINA – DIONNE MONSANTO

Wife of Ding. Primary breadwinner of family, teaches at an NGO.  Carrying on an affair with her boss, Pierre.  Gina was knocked up by Ding when she was on a “soul-searching trip” in Samar.  The dream of living the surfing lifestyle has soured for her as she desires for her daughter to have an education abroad.

GRACE – ELIA ILANO  

Daughter of Ding and Gina

BORONGAN SURFERS:

BONG – ANTHONY FALCON

Owns shack where the surfers hang out.  Repairs surfboards, gives surf lessons, and sells some herb on the side to earn a living.

MARLEY – MARC FELIX

Dreadlocked rasta.  Introvert.  Not the most trustworthy of the bunch. Has speech impediment.

JESSIE – MARA LOPEZ

Wears cornrows. The only female in the group. Full of spunk, has bigger balls than most guys in and out of the surf.

“Eldar the Wizard” is Celebrating His Magical Birthday

What better way to celebrate Eldar the Wizard’s birthday than spending it with you? Your well-loved iconic character is inviting you for one big birthday bash in the magical world of Enchanted Kingdom. On July 27, 2019, kids and kids-at-heart are all in for this whimsical fete. Fun activities and surprises are prepared for everyone at Enchanting Events Place, 1:30PM to 6PM.

Avail of the 4+1 promo for only Php 3,600 and get a glimpse of the fanciful parade of characters and have a photo with them after the event.

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GMA Network receives Diamond Creator Award for reaching 10 million YouTube subscribers

YouTube’s Southeast Asia Director of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin (third from left) with Kapuso personalities (L-R) Atom Araullo, Bianca Umali, Michael V., Jessica Soho, and Kyline Alcantara.

Leading media conglomerate GMA Network celebrates another milestone as the GMA Entertainment channel recently surpassed 10 million subscribers on YouTube, thus joining an elite group of content creators in Southeast Asia that have also achieved such a feat.

With this accomplishment, the Network formally received on July 23 the Diamond Creator Award, a recognition given by YouTube to content creators that have reached 10 million subscribers. Present in the ceremonial turnover were GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon; President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Committee Vice Chairman Joel G. Jimenez; Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong; GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI) President and COO Judd Gallares; and GMA NMI Senior Vice President and General Manager Dennis Caharian. The Diamond Play Button was awarded by YouTube’s Southeast Asia Director of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin, and Content Partnerships Philippines Country Lead Pablo Mendoza.

Through NMI, the Network’s technology arm, GMA forged a partnership with YouTube dubbed the YouTube Player for Publishers (“YT PfP”) in mid-2017 that has enabled viewers everywhere to watch official, full episodes of GMA programs online. The partnership not only supports the anti-piracy efforts of GMA Network, but more significantly addresses the millennial video viewing habits that demand access to premium content when they want, wherever they may be. The YT PfP partnership was an enabler for GMA as it aided strategy for boosting YouTube views and hastening the acquisition of subscribers. It also allowed for a more robust content archive that used to only house show highlights, recaps, behind-the-scene videos, among others.

From only 1.6 million subscribers at the start of the YT PfP agreement in June 2017, this soared past 10 million in May this year. As of December 2018, the GMA Network YouTube channel’s rank improved from being in the Top 200 in 2017 to being among the Top 50 worldwide.

“We are very gratified that GMA has reached quite an achievement and it is translated into about four times growth [in watch time] year-on-year so that’s enough reason for us to be really happy. This is the work of many people and they are all here as we receive this Diamond Creator Award,” said Gozon.

Meanwhile, YouTube’s Sarin said, “We congratulate GMA for growing their channel to more than 10 million subscribers. This is a great milestone as there are only five media networks in Southeast Asia that have received the Diamond Creator Award and GMA is one of them.”

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon (right) formally receives the YouTube Diamond Play Button from YouTube’s Southeast Asia Director of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin (left).

Of the achievement, Gallares shared, “Our mandate is to lead GMA’s transformation from a media and entertainment giant into a dominant multi-platform content provider worldwide. YouTube has in recent years been a strategic ally in this regard, as it has not only helped us expand GMA’s online footprint but it has also been key to building preference for the GMA brand. This recognition affirms that we are on track.”

Caharian further added that they were just showcasing the output of GMA Entertainment and how they help in making sure that their content can also be discovered online. “At the end of the day, what attracts a lot of viewers is still the quality of the content, so congratulations to GMA Entertainment. We’d also like to thank the viewers for their support, and we’d like them to know that many projects are in the pipeline for more viewing fun.”

Since its launch in November 2006, the GMA Entertainment channel now has 11.8 billion lifetime views. Total subscribers are currently at 11.1 million, a million more in a span of less than three months.

Other Kapuso YouTube channels include GMA News for daily video clips from the Network’s news programs, now with 4.1 million subscribers; GMA Public Affairs for documentaries, docudrama, and news magazine shows, now with 6.1 million subscribers; GMA Playlist for heartfelt song renditions from various Kapuso stars; GMA Playground for some of the Network’s child-friendly programs; and GMA Regional TV for the top stories from the regions.

For more updates on GMA Network shows, visit www.gmanetwork.com or subscribe to its YouTube channel www.youtube.com/GMANetwork. 

(L-R) GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI) SVP and General Manager Dennis Caharian; YouTube’s Content Partnerships Philippines Country Lead Pablo Mendoza and Southeast Asia Director of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin; GMA Network’s President and COOGilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon; Executive Committee Vice Chairman Joel G. Jimenez; Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong; and NMI President and COO Judd Gallares.

“ DANCING LESSONS” – A PLAY ON AUTISM ALL SET TO OPEN TWIN BILL THEATER’S THIRD SEASON ON AUGUST 16

Are you in for a new romantic comedy play about two lonely souls who embark on an unlikely relationship filled with surprising discoveries and the healing power of love ?

Twin Bill Theater Company is all set to open its third season with the Asian premiere of DANCING LESSONS, a 95-minute charming new two-character play by Mark St. Germain beginning August 16 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight, Level 2 Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati.

Noted playwright Mark St. Germain is known for real-life figures in his fact-inspired plays namely: Camping With Henry and Tom (about Henry Ford and Thomas Edison), Freud’s Last Session (which also featured C.S. Lewis as a
character), Becoming Dr. Ruth and Scott & Hem in the Garden of Allah (featuring novelists Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald). For DANCING LESSONS, Mark has written about two fictional characters in a heartfelt production that is moving, comic and sweet.

SYNOPSIS --- DANCING LESSONS centers on Ever Montgomery, a science professor and Senga Quinn, a Broadway dancer. At the top of her career, Senga
is holed up in her apartment with a serious injury that threatens her career and identity. When neighbor Ever, a professor at New York Institute of Technology,with a condition that is fearful of touch, asks for a dancing lesson so he can deal with social intimacy (handshaking, hugs, dancing) at an upcoming awards banquet that he was tasked to host. Through the lessons, a relationship slowly develops that has both individuals stepping out of their comfort zones.

CHARACTERS 

Ever Montgomery – Professor of Geosciences at New York Institute of Technology who has Asperger’s Syndrome. Ever is a high functioning and extremely hyper person who lacks social skills. He cannot bear a person’s touch and struggles looking at them in the eye. Things started to change when she
asked Senga, his neighbor, to teach him how to dance. She changes him in a way many would probably think is impossible.

Senga Quinn – A Broadway dancer who has suffered a major leg injury in a car accident. Thanks to her life-threatening allergy to anesthesia, her chances of surviving a much needed surgery becomes minimal that sidelined her to her apartment in New York.

CAST

RANDY VILLARAMA (EVER)

Randy is a Theater, Film and TV actor. He started acting professionally in 2001. His baptism of fire started with Tanghalang Pilipino where he played Jonathan Harker in Dracula. That play was followed by more TP Productions like Ligawang Ligaw, In the Middle of Silence, Himala the Musical, Orfeo sa Impyerno, Bakeretta (Ghost Operetta), A Midsummer Night's Dream. Also while not exactly TP
productions, he loves to be Part of The Virgin Labfest where he played memorable characters in plays like "When Sam Met Joe", "Matyag", or in "Sundan Natin si Ever San, etc."

Always trying to have a white belt mentality, he has worked with multiple Theatre Groups/Directors like PETA (Ang Buhay ni Galileo, Noli-Fili, Romulus Da Great), Atlantis (Beauty and the Beast), Trumpets (The Horse and his Boy), Repertory Philippines (Portrait of an Artist, Hamlet), Dulaang UP (Angry Christ, Lulu, Arturo Ui, Measure for Measure), Tanghalang Ateneo (Glass Menagerie, Othello), EGG Theater Co.(Moliere PMS, Maniacal); Gantimpala Theater (Noli Me Tangere, Florante At Laura), C.A.S.T. staged reading series (Our Country's Good), among
others.

He was trained in Acting and Comedy Improv by Ana Valdes-Lim. The first Filipina to graduate with a degree of fine arts in theater at the Julliard School of New York. Randy is a member of the Philippine Playhouse and was last seen in
the Gawad Buhay best ensemble winner "Manila Notes" directed by the brilliant Oriza Hirata, and "Baka Naman Hindi" for the Cultural Center of the Philippines, masterfully helmed By Dennis Marasigan.

It's Randy's first time to work with Twin Bill Theater. Playing "EVER" is a "pinch myself" moment for him.

JILL PENA (SENGA)

A graduate of The Ateneo De Manila Fine Arts program and an awardee of the Loyola Schools Award for the Arts, Jill Peña is intimate with the inner workings of productions, both on and offstage and attributes her early theatre training to
Ateneo Blue Repertory. Theatre credits: "The Sound of Music" (Sister Sophia/Maria Understudy), “Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" (Ensemble/Diva Understudy), "Bituing Walang Ningning" (Ensemble/Laviña Understudy), “Annie”
(Grace Farrell): Resorts World Manila; "They're Playing Our Song" (Ensemble), etc.  Jill currently manages her own kiddie
entertainment company, Clowning Around.

During the run of Dancing Lessons, Twin Bill Theater will engage audiences through special discussions on Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum conducted in partnership with Autism Association.

The schedule of performances of DANCING LESSONS are as follows:
August 16 – 17 (Friday – Saturday) – 8 pm
August 21 – 24 (Wednesday – Saturday) – 8 pm

Venue: Power Mac Center Spotlight, Level 2 Circuit Lane,
Circuit Makati, Makati City.

Running Time: 95 minutes. For ages 13 and older.

The artistic team of DANCING LESSONS are as follows: Francis G. Matheu (Director), Mark St. Germain (Playwright), JM Cabling (Choreographer), Kayla
Teodoro (Set Designer), Joseph G, Matheu (Lighting / Technical Director), Arby Dimaculangan (Sound Designer), Joyce Garcia (Video Graphics Designer) and Benjor Catindig (Graphic Designer).

DANCING LESSONS had its world premiere in 2014 for Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson Mainstage in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. From 2015- present, it has also been performed by various regional theater companies in
Connecticut, Rochester, San Diego. Sta. Barbara, San Francisco, Vermont, Ohio, and Florida. Theatre Tallahassee, Florida is set to run this production from January 23 – Feb. 2, 2020.

Check out the latest updates on DANCING LESSONS through the following social media:
www.facebook.com/twinbilltheater
www.twitter.com/twinbilltheater
www.instagram.com/twinbilltheater
#DancingLessonsMNL
#TwinBillTheater
#BringAFriendToDL

For ticket inquiries, call Ticketworld 891-9999.

Twin Bill Theater is an independent contemporary theater company that exists to stir minds for constructive societal revolution utilizing theater as means for formal dialogue and intellectual intercourse foregrounding current issues that continue to plague man’s social condition. We aspire for national and international collaboration, engagement and cultural exchange through various theater and arts festivals and cultural and academic research conferences. We
are a member of PHILSTAGE.

DANCING LESSONS is produced with permission granted by Abrams Artists Agency, 275 Seventh Ave. 26th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Kadenang Ginto July 9, 2019 Full Episode

- Ginamit ni Daniela ang power niya as PTA president para hikayatin ang parents na dapat di gawing scholar si Cassie.
- Tinanong ni Gino si Carlos kung paano ang pagtulong niya kay Romina kung babalik siya kay Daniela
- Pinuri ni Savana si Daniela sa accomplishments niya at pinag-usapan nila ang talyer na na kay Hector
- Kinumpronta ni Cassie si Marga tungkol sa scholarship niya
- Sinabihan ni Roxanne si Hector tungkol sa time na dinedevote niya kay Daniela
- Nagsumbong si Cassie kay Romina tungkol sa pagpetition nina Daniela at Marga para di siya bigyan ng scholarship
- Diniretso ni Hector si Daniela na gusto niya ito at sinabing ibabalik niya ang talyer kapag sumama na ito sa kanya. Nasampal ni Daniela si Hector dahil tinakot siya nitong sasabihin ang sikreto sa anak.

- Kinausap ni Mikoy si Marga tungkol sa ginawa niya kay Cassie.
- After makipagchikahan ni Daniela sa ninang niya tungkol kay Hector, sinugod siya ni Romina sa parking lot at muntik na masapak
- Habang ginagamot ni Savanna si Daniela, narinig ni Carlos ang sinabi ni Savanna tungkol sa ginawa ni Daniela kay Cassie kaya napalitan itong umamin at nag-away silang dalawa. Binantaan ni Carlos si Daniela na ilalayo si Marga sa kanya kapag di siya umayos.
- Pinost na ang Maxwell entrance exam results at pumasa si Mikoy samantalang waitlisted si Roxanne. Saktong dumating ang clique ni Marga kaya narinig nila ang statement ni Roxanne tungkol sa pangenroll ni Mikoy kaya nagsuspetsa ang mga ito na poor ang binata.
- Tumutol si Cassie sa balak ni Rominang isanla ang kwintas na regalo ni Robert sa kanya.
- Habang naghahapunan, napansin ni Marga ang sugat ni Daniela pero binawela ito ng huli. Sinabi ni Marga kay Daniela na sinabi ni Roxanne na mayaman na sila ni Hector.
- May papasok ng kwarto habang tulog sina Romina at Cassie.

Kadenang Ginto July 8, 2019 Full Episode

- Inannounce ni Marga sa clique niya na di na papasok si Cassie sa Maxwell
- Nagplano si Daniela na magthrow ng party in celebration ng pagiging CEO niya
- Inamin ni Carlos kay Daniela na isinangla ni Kulas ang Talyer
- Nag-apply si Romina sa iba't ibang kumpanya pero hindi natatanggap
- Sinabi ni Cassie sa Maxwell school board na di na niya afford ang living expenses sa immersion program sa London na napanalunan niya sa Maxwell Prime kaya pass muna siya sa opportunity at instead gusto niya itong iexchange para makapagpatuloy sa Maxwell.
- Dinaldal ni Marga kay Daniela ang nakuha niyang info sa pricipal re scholarship ni Cassie at nagdecide si Daniela na hingin ang tulong ng other parents para do ito matuloy. Umuwi na ulit sa Carlos sa mansyon.
- Inassure ni Daniela si Carlos na makiluha niyang muli ang talyer.

Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres heat up primetime TV with The Better Woman

Last July 1, GMA Network unveiled the most compelli0ng and passionate love story on the Telebabad block via The Better Woman. 

The original drama introduces the much-awaited team up of two of the Network’s hottest stars – the most daring Kapuso leading man Derek Ramsay as Andrew de Villa and versatile and sultry actress Andrea Torres as Jasmine de Villa andJuliet Santos-de Villa a.k.a Elaine Reyes.

This is Derek’s first soap as a Kapuso and after months of teasing about the project, he is looking forward to everyone finally watching what they’ve been working on. “I’m really excited for this project. Hope all the Kapuso viewers will enjoy our show. It’s been really tough doing it but it’s definitely worth it,” he said.

Andrea, meanwhile, is happy with everyone’s warm reception of their tandem. “Challenging at kakaiba talaga ang role ko sa soap. But I’m grateful na si Derek ang ka-partner ko dahil magaan siyang katrabaho at mabilis kaming naging kumportable sa isa’t isa," she shared.

Happily married couple Andrew (Derek) and Jasmine (Andrea) live and own a surf resort in La Union. Their seemingly perfect life crumbles when Andrew flies to Manila for a business trip. He crosses path with Jasmine’s long-lost twin sister Juliet a.k.a Elaine who works as an exotic pole dancer. When Juliet reconciles with her estranged biological family and resides with her sister, a forbidden love affair between her and Andrew ensues behind Jasmine’s back. Who is more deserving to be called the better woman - the prim Jasmine or the seductive Juliet? Who is worthier of Andrew’s love?

Also starring in the series is award-winning Kapuso actress Ms. Jaclyn Jose as Erlinda Santos, Jasmine and Juliet’s devoted mother who is always forgiving of Juliet’s wrongdoings; together with Ina Feleo as Angela de Villa Castro, Andrew’s younger sister who is a single mother; Marco Alcaraz as Glenn Santiago, Andrew’s business partner who is equally well-off; Ashley Rivera as Chesi Rodriguez, Juliet’s friend and housemate; Paolo Paraiso as Joross Baltazar, a surfer and Andrew’s close friend who secretly desires Juliet; and Francis Makil as Amy Santos, the estranged cousin of Erlinda who knows her secret.

The show’s creative team is composed of creative director Aloy Adlawan; creative head Suzette Doctolero; creative consultant Agnes Uligan; concept creator and headwriter Angeli Delgado; writers Ana Aleta Nadela, Loi Argel Nova, Erwin Bravo; and brainstormer Rodney Junio.

This original series is headed by the SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Camille Hermoso-Hafezan, and Executive Producer Darling Pulido Torres.

Under the helm of esteemed Director Mark Sicat dela Cruz, catch the world premiere of The Better Woman beginning July 1, weeknights, after Sahaya on GMA Telebabad.

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.