Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko

Summary

Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (International title: Silent Shadow / transl. my spouse, my rival) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Kris Bernal, Thea Tolentino and Rayver Cruz. It premiered on October 22, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Ika-5 Utos. The series concluded on March 2, 2019 with a total of 114 episodes. It was replaced by Dragon Lady in its timeslot.

Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko
Title card
Also known asSilent Shadow[1]
GenreDrama
Created byMarlon Miguel
Written by
  • Richard "Dode" Cruz
  • Marlon Miguel
  • Renato Custodio
Directed byMark Sicat dela Cruz
Creative directorRoy C. Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composerFrancis "Kiko" Salazar
Opening theme"Bukas na Lang" by Kyline Alcantara
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes114 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerReylie F. Manalo
Editors
  • Nikka Olayvar-Unson
  • Lara Linsangan
  • Maita Dator-Causapin
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time25-34 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseOctober 22, 2018 (2018-10-22) –
March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02)

The series is originally titled as The Betrayed Wife and later Mag-asawa, Magkaribal. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise edit

Rachel meets Nathan, a gay man who later marries her due to family's pressure. Unhappy and trapped, Nathan plots his fake death and later undergoes to a sexual reassignment and face surgery in another country. Years later, Rachel meets Gavin and falls for him. Gavin has a wife, Venus whom Rachel will eventually find out to be her former husband.[3]

Cast and characters edit

Cast
 
Rayver Cruz
 
Jason Abalos
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Jason Abalos[5] as Nathan Bravante / Catriona
  • Rob Sy as Arnold dela Cruz
  • Alma Moreno as Sarah Corpus
  • Juancho Trivino as David Santiago[9]
  • Ranty Portento as Andrew
  • Alvin Maghanoy as younger Nathan Bravante
  • Adrian Pascual as teenage Nathan
  • Ameera Johara as Janice
  • Mela Franco Habijan[10] as Mela
  • Althea Ablan as younger Allison
  • Stanley Abuloc as Kyle Bravante
  • Geraldine Villamil as Marie
  • Xyruz Cruz as Paolo
  • Chrome Prince Cosio as Frank
  • David Uy as Stanley
  • Rob Moya as Gio
  • Andrew Gan as Julio
  • Karlo Duterte as Ben
  • Mike Liwag as a restaurant manager
  • Kiel Rodriguez as Marasigan

Production edit

Principal photography commenced on September 13, 2018.[11] Filming concluded on February 20, 2019.[12]

Ratings edit

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko earned a 6.6% rating.[13]

Accolades edit

Accolades received by Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 13th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards! Most Gender Transformative Program Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime TV Series Nominated [14]
VP Choice Awards TV Actress of the Year Thea Tolentino Nominated [15]

References edit

  1. ^ "Silent Shadow". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "About Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Ilaya, Felix (July 3, 2018). "Kris Bernal at Thea Tolentino, magiging matinding magkaribal sa The Betrayed Wife". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "GMA Network showcases a new face of infidelity in Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  6. ^ "Thea Tolentino on Instagram: "Makikilala nyo na si Venus Hermosa!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021.
  7. ^ Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". GMA Network. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  8. ^ Catan, Angelli (September 7, 2018). "Rayver, si Marian ang gustong unang makatrabaho sa GMA". Balita. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  9. ^ "Rayver, Juancho pag-aagawan si Kris sa Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko; Thea mas titindi ang kasamaan". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Geli, Bianca (November 7, 2018). "Transgender writer/educator Mela Franco Habijan thanks Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  11. ^ Abanilla, Clarizel (September 14, 2018). "Rayver Cruz starts taping for GMA's Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  12. ^ Geli, Bianca (February 21, 2019). "Thea Tolentino, inaalala ang mga eksena sa Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Baltan, Angela (October 27, 2018). "How did Asawa Ko Karibal Ko pilot episode fare in TV ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  14. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  15. ^ Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!". Village Pipol. Retrieved December 29, 2020.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko at IMDb