Mga Lihim ni Urduja
Mga Lihim ni Urduja (transl. Secrets of Urduja) is a 2023 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jorron Lee Monroy, it stars Sanya Lopez in the title role, Kylie Padilla and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on February 27, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Maria Clara at Ibarra. The series concluded on May 5, 2023 with a total of 48 episodes. It was replaced by Voltes V: Legacy in its timeslot.
Mga Lihim ni Urduja | |
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Genre | Fantasy drama |
Created by | Jojo Nones |
Written by |
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Directed by | Jorron Lee Monroy |
Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
Opening theme | "Hiyas" by Jeniffer Maravilla[1] |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 48 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Mona Coles-Mayuga |
Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Release | |
Original network | GMA Network |
Original release | February 27 – May 5, 2023 |
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Sanya Lopez as Urduja[2]
- Kylie Padilla as Gemma Lynne Davino / Rose Dayanghirang Posadas[3]
- Gabbi Garcia as Crystal Dayanghirang Posadas[4]
- Supporting cast
- Zoren Legaspi[5] as Marius "Maestro" Tan / Marcel "Chairman" Batibuttan / Ibn Battuta
- Jeric Gonzales as Greg Sandoval[5]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Dayang Salaknib
- Arra San Agustin as Valencia Nadales
- Vin Abrenica as Onyx Dayanghirang-Salazar
- Michelle Dee as Freya Dayanghirang-Salazar[5]
- Kristofer Martin as Ryker Gustillo[5]
- Pancho Magno as Kenzo Diaz[5]
- Ricardo Cepeda as Ernesto "Erning" Davino
- Marina Benipayo as Juliana Davino
- Gina Pareño as Merly Posadas[5]
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Angkat
- Jayson Gainza as Jose / Magat
- Dave Bornea as Enrique Sanchez[5]
- Manolo Pedrosa as Arlo
- Jay Arcilla as Garcia
- Melbelline Caluag as Nanette
- Thou Reyes as Steven "Arki" Padilla
- Billie Hakenson as Astrid Del Valle
- Via Antonio as Christine "Tin" Santiago
- Mosang as Mimang
- Janice Hung as Astra / Bulan
- Ian Ignacio as Moxi
- Luke Conde as Dallego
- Michael Roy Jornales as Villaroman
- JC Tan as Nova
- Rolando Innocencio as Benjamin "Dok" Hipolito
- Guest cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Iris Dayanghirang[6]
- Rodjun Cruz as Min Feng
- Faith Da Silva as Khatun Khublun
- Yasser Marta as young Ibn Battuta
- Tuesday Vargas as Ebony Ventura
- Gee Canlas as Ivory Ventura
- Lawrence dela Cruz as Archie
- Angelo Teves as Bolinao
- Don Rishmond Cerbito
- Claire Castro as Pepper Perez
- Winwyn Marquez as Dayang Iloguin
- Ynez Veneracion as Ina Imperawat
Production
Mga Lihim ni Urduja was first conceptualized as a graphic novel by director Jorron Lee Monroy. According to Monroy, the series used filming technologies used from the United States.[7]
Principal photography commenced in January 2023.[8] According to the series' virtual production director Cedric Hornedo, the usage of real-time virtual production technology was implemented for the extension of the set.[9]
Episodes
No. | Title | Original air date | AGB Nielsen Ratings NUTAM People | Timeslot rank |
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1[10] | "World Premiere" | February 27, 2023 | 11.7%[11] | #2 |
2[12] | "Itinakda" (transl. Destined) | February 28, 2023 | 12.0%[13] | #2 |
3[14] | "Gumising Ka!" (transl. Wake Up!) | March 1, 2023 | 11.8%[15] | #2 |
4[16] | "Stalker Much" | March 2, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
5[17] | "Korona" (transl. Crown) | March 3, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
6[18] | "Pagsabog" (transl. Explosion) | March 6, 2023 | 12.1%[19] | #1 |
7[20] | "Mission" | March 7, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
8[21] | "Meet the Team" | March 8, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
9[22] | "May Traydor" (transl. There's a Traitor) | March 9, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
10[23] | "Hinala" (transl. Suspicion) | March 10, 2023 | 11.5%[24] | #2 |
11[25] | "Prophecy" | March 13, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
12[26] | "Shocking" | March 14, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
13[27] | "Fight Mode" | March 15, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
14[28] | "Rising Sun" | March 16, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
15[29] | "Powers" | March 17, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
16[30] | "Putukan" (transl. Shootout) | March 20, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
17[31] | "Misteryo" (transl. Mystery) | March 21, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
18[32] | "Siklab" (transl. Spark) | March 22, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
19[33] | "Panganib" (transl. Danger) | March 23, 2023 | 11.9%[34] | #1 |
20[35] | "Tapang at Bilis" (transl. Strength and Speed) | March 24, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
21[36] | "Wagi" (transl. Victorious) | March 27, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
22[37] | "Dugo sa Dugo" (transl. Blood vs. Blood) | March 28, 2023 | 11.5%[38] | #1 |
23[39] | "Alisto" (transl. Alert) | March 29, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
24[40] | "Espiya" (transl. Spy) | March 30, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
25[41] | "Ebidensya" (transl. Evidence) | March 31, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
26[42] | "Isiwalat" (transl. Reveal) | April 3, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
27[43] | "Liwanag" (transl. Light) | April 4, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
28[44] | "Halik" (transl. Kiss) | April 5, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
29[45] | "Magkakapatid" (transl. Siblings) | April 10, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
30[46] | "Pagkakasundo" (transl. Unification) | April 11, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
31[47] | "Kutob" (transl. Hunch) | April 12, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
32[48] | "Bugso" (transl. Gust) | April 13, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
33[49] | "Duda" (transl. Doubt) | April 14, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
34[50] | "Silakbo" (transl. Outburst) | April 17, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
35[51] | "Sidhi" (transl. Intensity) | April 18, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
36[52] | "Sugod" (transl. Charge) | April 19, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
37[53] | "Doble Kara" (transl. Two-faced) | April 20, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
38[54] | "Balatkayo" (transl. Disguise) | April 21, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
39[55] | "Lusob" (transl. Attack) | April 24, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
40[56] | "Taksil" (transl. Traitor) | April 25, 2023 | 11.2%[57] | #1 |
41[58] | "Salinlahi" (transl. Generation) | April 26, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
42[59] | "Alyansa" (transl. Alliance) | April 27, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
43[60] | "Buhay" (transl. Life) | April 28, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
44[61] | "Sanib Pwersa" (transl. Joint Forces) | May 1, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
45[62] | "Pitong Hiyas" (transl. Seven Jewels) | May 2, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
46[63] | "Inapuhan" (transl. Descendant) | May 3, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
47[64] | "Digmaan" (transl. Battle) | May 4, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
48[65] | "Walang Hanggan" (transl. Limitless) | May 5, 2023 | 10.0%[66] | #2 |
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