Playhouse (Philippine TV series)
Playhouse (sometimes stylized as PlayHouse, PlayHOUSE or playHouSE) is a 2018 Philippine drama television series starring Zanjoe Marudo and Angelica Panganiban. The series aired on ABS-CBN's PrimeTanghali noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from September 17, 2018 to March 22, 2019, replacing Sana Dalawa ang Puso and was replaced by Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.
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Created by | Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario |
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Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of episodes | 135 |
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Executive producer | Aimee Fabian Sumalde |
Producer | Mark Anthony D. Gile |
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Running time | 28–32 minutes |
Production company | GMO Unit |
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Original network | ABS-CBN |
Original release | September 17, 2018 – March 22, 2019 |
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ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Shiela's Almost Love Story |
Premise
Young married couple Patty and Marlon are on the brink of calling it quits when an unexpected need to parent a godchild forces them to be together again. In their parenthood journey, they will find themselves giving love a second chance and transforming their house into a home.[1]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Zanjoe Marudo[2][4][5] as Marlon Ilaban
- Angelica Panganiban[2][6][4] as Patricia "Patty" Calumpang-Ilaban
- Justin James Quilantang[4][7] as Robin John Cortes
Supporting cast
- Carlo Aquino as Dr. Harold Miguel
- Isabelle Daza as Leah Samonte
- Alex Medina as Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins
- Smokey Manaloto[4] as Noli Calumpang
- Nadia Montenegro[4] as Belen Calumpang
- Dexter Doria[4] as Rebecca "Lola Becca" Ilaban
- Malou de Guzman[4] as Yaya Lena Santos
- Kean Cipriano[4] as Renato "Ato" Payuan
- Maxene Magalona[4] as Natalia Cortes-Smith
- Jomari Angeles[4] as Lorenzo "Renz" Calumpang
- Ingrid dela Paz[4] as Sandra Calumpang
- Kisses Delavin[2][4] as Shiela Ubaldo
- Donny Pangilinan[4] as Ezekiel "Zeke" Domingo
- Ariella Arida[4] as Irene Flores
- AC Bonifacio[4] as Cindy Baluyot
- Ian Galliguez as Mitchie de Vera
- Kazel Kinouchi as Olivia "Liv" Asuncion
- Nor Domingo as Atty. Ramon Sacay
- Nick Lizaso as Marcial Reyes
- Lovely Rivero as Cielo Reyes-Domingo
- Ivan Padilla as Peter Smith
- Ana De Leon as Nicole
Guest cast
- Denise Laurel[4] as Emily Grace L. Cortes
- Patrick Garcia[4] as Brad V. Cortes
- Yñigo Delen as young Marlon
- Louise Abuel as Teen Marlon
- Ces Quesada as Josie Salazar
- Yayo Aguila as Catherine "Cathy" Calumpang
- Michael Flores as Roger Cuevas
- Richard Quan as Eli Domingo
- Anna Marin as Rowena Yamamoto
- Jong Cuenco as Dr. Greg Miguel
- Arlene Muhlach as Barbara "Barang" Cuevas
- Vanessa Alariao as Nurse Marge
Broadcast
Playhouse premiered on September 17, 2018.[8][9]
This is the final drama series produced by GMO Unit, prior to the latter's dissolution.
Reception
Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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13.6% September 17, 2018[10] |
17.0% March 22, 2019[11] |
20.5% December 17, 2018[12] |
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Spin-off
A spin-off miniseries called ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Shiela's Almost Love Story was released iWant on February 15, 2019 as an iWant original series. It only consists of 3 episodes.
References
- "About Playhouse". Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- "Angelica, Zanjoe, and Kisses to join forces in 2018 teleserye". Star Cinema. December 1, 2017.
- "WATCH: Playhouse trailer sees couple about to split up take care of a kid". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2018.
- Raymundo, Isabelle Francez (September 4, 2018). "Zanjoe Marudo shares 3 things he discovered about Angelica Panganiban". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (December 4, 2017). "Angelica Panganiban gets new show after backing out of Asintado". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Bardinas, Mary Ann (September 7, 2018). "Child wonder JJ Quilantang's unforgettable TV appearances". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Playhouse Teaser: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN! on YouTube
- Playhouse Full Trailer: This September 17 on ABS-CBN! on YouTube
- "National TV Ratings (September 17, 2018 – Monday)". ABS-CBN Corporate. September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- "National TV Ratings (March 22–24, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- "National TV Ratings (December 17–19, 2018)". ABS-CBN Corporate. December 20, 2018.