Pahiram ng Sandali (International title: Chasing Moments / transl. borrow a moment) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Coffee Prince. The series concluded on March 15, 2013 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Mundo Mo'y Akin in its timeslot.
Pahiram ng Sandali | |
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Also known as | Chasing Moments |
Genre | Drama |
Created by | Aloy Adlawan |
Written by |
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Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
Creative director | Jun Lana |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Ogie Alcasid |
Opening theme | "Mga Nakaw na Sandali" by Jaya and Jay R |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 80 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Nieva M. Sabit |
Producer | GMA Network |
Production locations |
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Cinematography | Jun Gonzales |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | November 26, 2012 March 15, 2013 | –
After the sudden cancellation of Haram (transl. Forbidden) which was shelved due to controversies and sensitivity issues involving Islamic faith, GMA Network management decide to come up for a new project making use of the same cast. Series' creator Suzette Doctolero with creative head, Jake Tordesillas and Entertainment TV head, Lilybeth Rasonable began conceptualizing the series under the title "Hiram na Sandali" (transl. borrowed moment) in early October 2012. Doctolero decided to pitch the series about "May–December affair" to GMA Entertainment TV Group, since she thought it would be the best replacement for Haram. The network's Drama Department found the concept interesting, since it is "unusual" for a local drama serial to discuss that kind of concept. The title was later changed to Pahiram ng Sandali.[12]
The series has five main cast members being Lorna Tolentino, Dingdong Dantes, Christopher de Leon, Max Collins and Alessandra de Rossi; with eight prominent supporting characters. Tolentino was cast as Janice, a married woman who fell in love in a much younger guy – Alex which played by Dantes. Tolentino finds the series as a "masterpiece" and stated that she can’t let go of the script until she finish reading it till the last page. On the other hand, Dantes expounds, "Words will never be enough to articulate the beauty of Pahiram ng Sandali as an artwork". Teen actress, Kylie Padilla was originally cast as Cindy, but later backed out due to its "far too adult" contents for her age and would require her to do very sensitive scenes that will put her in conflict with her Muslim faith. Collins took over the place left by Padilla as Dantes' second leading lady.
The producer hires Maryo J. delos Reyes to helm the series.[13] Delos Reyes stated that the material has become more intriguing compared to the shelved Haram, since it’s now a love triangle story between a mother, a daughter, and the man who comes between them. "Directing stories about relationships is my comfort zone," Delos Reyes added. He has done many films with some of the senior stars of the cast except for Dantes who he works for the first time for this series.
Principal photography commenced on November 12, 2012 in Quezon City.[14]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pahiram ng Sandali earned a 23.7% rating.[15] While the final episode scored a 25.1% rating.[16]
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | US International Film and Video Festival | Best Telenovela | Pahiram ng Sandali | Won | [17] |
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Nominated | [18] | ||
18th Asian Television Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Lorna Tolentino | Highly commended
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2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Original Drama Series | Pahiram ng Sandali | Nominated | [20] |
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | Dingdong Dantes | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Neil Ryan Sese | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Lorna Tolentino | Nominated |