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The Gift (2019 Philippine TV series)

Summary

The Gift is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars Alden Richards. It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Love You Two. The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation in its timeslot.

The Gift
Title card
GenreDrama
Created by
  • Patrick Ilagan
  • Denoy Navarro-Punio
  • Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
  • Aloy Adlawan
Written by
  • Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
  • Rona Lean Sales
  • Patrick Ilagan
  • Loi Argel Nova
Directed byLord Alvin Madridejos
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
StarringAlden Richards
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes105 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerRosie Lyn Atienza
CinematographyAlberto Banzon
Editors
  • Robert Reyes
  • Mark Valderama
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time20-41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 16, 2019 (2019-09-16) –
February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise edit

Joseph, a vendor in Divisoria uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of clairvoyance.[2]

Cast and characters edit

Cast
 
Alden Richards
 
Christian Vasquez
 
Betong Sumaya
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • TJ Trinidad as Gener Toledo[4]
  • Meg Imperial as Lizette
  • Ruru Madrid as Eloy[5]
  • Louise Bolton as Maggie
  • Gerald Madrid as Carlo
  • Michael Flores as Rambo
  • Mosang as Baby
  • Allan Paule as Andres
  • Aaron Villanueva as baby Sep
  • Khaine Hernandez as younger Sep
  • Leandro Baldemor as Luis
  • Jackie Lou Blanco as Ortiz
  • Skelly Clarkson as Taba
  • John Kenneth Giducos as Tolits
  • Dunhill Banzon as Dan
  • Jay Arcilla as Mando
  • Cheska Diaz as Felicia Salcedo
  • Lui Manansala as Daisy
  • Orlando Sol as Bomber
  • Omar Flores as Alcazar
  • Simon Ibarra as a priest
  • Dion Ignacio as a former boyfriend
  • Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
  • JD Lopez as Nonoy
  • Froilan Manto as a manager
  • Zane Mariñas as Manny
  • Ranty Portento as Mike
  • Dexter Macalintal as Viena
  • Froilan Sales as a policeman
  • Shermaine Santiago as a bank teller
  • Regine Tolentino as Anna
  • Peggy Rico Tuazon as Niño's mother
  • Lander Vera-Perez as a syndicate member
  • Roadfill as Benok
  • Brylle Mondejar as a doctor
  • Marlon Mance as Castillo
  • Gilleth Sandico as Gloria
  • Marx Topacio as younger Javier
  • Kristine Abbey as Abby
  • Faith da Silva as younger Charito
  • Tanya Gomez as Lourdes
  • Marnie Lapus as Lian
  • Dave Bornea as Jacob
  • Ramon Christopher as Alcazar
  • Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
  • Bembol Roco as Crispin Anzures
  • Raquel Monteza as Lolita Anzures
  • Dominic Roco as younger Crispin
  • Sophie Albert as Helga Ventura-Apostol
  • Robert Ortega as Oliver
  • Mika Gorospe as Lorraine
  • Baste Granfon as Kyle Cordero
  • Smokey Manaloto as Bradley Ventura
  • Leanne Bautista as Meryll Ventura
  • Channel Morales as Paula
  • Epy Quizon as Gabriel
  • Dindo Arroyo as Johnson
  • Biboy Ramirez as Caleb
  • Muriel Lomadilla as Jun
  • Paolo Paraiso as Lester

Production edit

Principal photography commenced on August 7, 2019.[6] Filming concluded in January 2020.[7]

Ratings edit

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Gift earned a 9.5% rating.[8]

Accolades edit

Accolades received by The Gift
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 4th GEMS Awards Best Actor in a TV Series Alden Richards Won [9]
2020 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Drama Series Program The Gift Won [10]
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer Charles Jacob Brix Nominated [11]
Best Drama Actor Alden Richards Nominated
Best Primetime Drama Series The Gift Nominated

References edit

  1. ^ "The Gift Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "About The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Ruiz, Marah (August 24, 2019). "Behind The Scenes: Cast ng The Gift, nag-shoot na ng publicity photos". GMA Network. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Alden Richards sparks hope and finds his true purpose in GMA's The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  5. ^ Ruiz, Marah (September 13, 2019). "Exclusive: Ruru Madrid takes on a challenging cameo role in The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  6. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmelin (August 8, 2019). "Watch: Alden Richards, sumabak na sa first taping day ng kaniyang bagong serye". GMA Network. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Ruiz, Marah (February 7, 2020). "In Photos: Last taping day ng The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Alden Richards' comeback teleserye The Gift disappoints in TV ratings". LionhearTV. September 24, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (January 13, 2020). "Aicelle Santos and Alden Richards big winners in GEMS Awards". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  11. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • The Gift at IMDb