Mommy Dearest (TV series)
| Mommy Dearest | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama thriller |
| Created by | Brylle Tabora |
| Written by | |
| Directed by | Ralfh Manuel Malabunga[2] |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan[1] |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Patuloy Lang" by Jessica Villarubin[3] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 34 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 24, 2025 – present |
Mommy Dearest is a 2025 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ralfh Manuel Malabunga, it stars Camille Prats, Shayne Sava and Katrina Halili in the title role. It premiered on February 24, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up.[4]
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[5]
Premise
Olive takes care of her ill daughter Mookie. With the help of their maid, Emma – they both look after Mookie. Due to Emma losing her own offspring in the past, she will treat and love Mookie like her own biological daughter.[6]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Camille Prats as Olive Caparas[6]
- Shayne Sava as Maria Angela "Mookie" Caparas[6][7]
- Katrina Halili as Emma Espiritu-Joseco[6]
- Supporting cast
- Dion Ignacio as Danilo Joseco[6]
- Prince Carlos as Zayn Villanueva[6]
- Amy Austria as Ligaya Espiritu[6]
- Mel Martinez as Wiro Sales[6]
- Viveika Ravanes as Kutsy Bernales[6]
- Riel Lomadilla as Flor Flores[6]
- Winwyn Marquez[8] as Astrid Zamora[6]
Development
The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024.[9] Philippine actress and director Gina Alajar was hired to direct the series.[10] In 2025, Ralfh Malabunga replaces Alajar to direct the series.
Casting
On January 13, 2024, the cast was announced on the series' story conference and script reading. The cast announcement included Camille Prats, Shayne Sava, Katrina Halili, Dion Ignacio, Prince Carlos, Amy Austria, Mel Martinez, Viveika Ravanes and Riel Lomadilla.[11]
Production
Principal photography commenced on January 29, 2024.[12]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mommy Dearest earned a 6.6% rating.[13]
References
- ^ a b c "Mommy Dearest offers a unique and thrilling story of a mother's love". GMA Network. February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (February 21, 2025). "Katrina Halili, Shayne Sava, Dion Ignacio, Direk Ralfh Malabunga, excited nang maipalabas ang Mommy Dearest". GMA Network. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Mommy Dearest: "Patuloy Lang" by Jessica Villarubin (Music Video)". GMA Network. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Sinong ina ang mas karapat-dapat?". GMA Network. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ "Mommy Dearest (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Javier, Kristian Eric (January 16, 2025). "Kilalanin ang mga bida ng upcoming series na Mommy Dearest". GMA Network. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "It's Showtime, extended ang kontrata sa GMA-7? PBB, ipalabas kaya sa GMA Telebabad?". PEP. April 14, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernando, Deni Rose M. (October 1, 2024). "Winwyn Marquez reveals comeback movie with Camille Prats, Katrina Halili". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ "GMA Network unveils 2024 line-up". The Philippine Star. January 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (January 15, 2024). "Mommy Dearest actors meet at the storycon". GMA Network. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (January 17, 2024). "Cammile Prats, Shayne Sava, and Katrina Halili to star in GMA Network's suspense thriller series Mommy Dearest". LionhearTV. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (January 30, 2024). "Katrina Halili's boyfriend Jeremy Guiab dies". PEP. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ "Binibining Marikit, hindi pa humahataw nang todo sa ratings". PEP. February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
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