Pari 'Koy (International title: My Holy Bro / transl. Priest 'Koy) is a 2015 Philippine television drama Christian series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes in the title role. It premiered on March 9, 2015, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing More Than Words. The series concluded on August 21, 2015, with a total of 118 episodes. It was replaced by Marimar in its timeslot.
Pari 'Koy | |
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Also known as | My Holy Bro[1] |
Genre | Christian drama |
Created by | Christine Badillo-Novicio |
Written by |
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Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
Starring | Dingdong Dantes |
Theme music composer | Janno Gibbs |
Opening theme | "Pari 'Koy" by Janno Gibbs |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 118 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Darling Pulido-Torres |
Production locations | Quezon City, Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 22–41 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | March 9 August 21, 2015 | –
Premise
editFather Kokoy has to leave San Augustine and move to a chapel somewhere in Manila. As he starts his journey, he will get attached to the people and will eventually learn that he has a child "Pinggoy" with her ex-girlfriend, Michelle.[3]
Cast and characters
edit- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Jericho "Kokoy" Evangelista[4]
- Supporting cast
- David Remo as Paul "Pinggoy" Ramos-Evangelista[4]
- Sunshine Dizon as Noemi Espiritu-Cruz[4]
- Chanda Romero as Martha Buenavista[4]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Jude Banal[4]
- Luz Valdez as Esther San Pablo[4]
- Dexter Doria as Salome Marasigan Espiritu[4]
- Jillian Ward as Sarah Espiritu Cruz[4]
- Jeric Gonzales as Eli Marasigan[4]
- JC Tiuseco as Timoteo "Timo" Espiritu[4]
- Carlo Gonzales as Simon Cruz[4]
- Rap Fernandez as Solomon "Sol" Castillo[4]
- Hiro Peralta as Samuel "Sam" Evangelista Jr.[4]
- Lindsay De Vera as Ava Buenavista[4]
- Jojit Lorenzo as Tomas Sacramento[4]
- Jhiz Deocareza as Japet Lazaro
- Catherine Remperas as Maggie Tadeo-Espiritu
- Recurring cast
- Victor Neri as Matthew[5]
- Martin del Rosario as Jeremy[6]
- Spanky Manikan as Manuel Evangelista[7]
- Carla Abellana as Michelle Capistrano-Banal[8]
- Guest cast
- Alden Richards as younger Kokoy[7]
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Kokoy's mother[7]
- Rita De Guzman as Joanna
- Jak Roberto as Omar
- Kris Bernal as Regine
- Mark Herras as James
- Andrea del Rosario as Melba
- Leandro Baldemor as Daniel
- Antone Lingeco as Melba and Daniel's son
- Sheena Halili as Linda
- Mike Tan as Dindo
- Angie Ferro as Josie
- Bon Vivar as Manuel
- Vincent Magbanua as Abel
- Kiel Rodriguez as Jojo
- Will Ashley de Leon as Joshua Banal
- Jayvhot Galang as Rihanna
- Lee Jairus Gulilat as Arida
- Shelly Hipolito as Ruthy
- Joshua Uy as Marky Evangelista
- Ken Alfonso as Ram
- Paul Holmes as Zack
- Julia Lee as Jezza
- Aaron Yanga as Anton
- Tommy Abuel as John
- Jaime Fabregas as Zachary
- Maricel Morales as Alicia
- Carme Sanchez as Maria
- Michael Angelo Lobrin as Stephen
- Mike Jovida as Nehem
- Barbara Miguel as Daniella
- Tanya Gomez as Daniella's mother
- Louise delos Reyes as Beth[9]
- Frencheska Farr as Miriam
- Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Nena
- Francheska Salcedo as Mimay
- Marita Zobel as Conchita Banal
- Odette Khan as Delia Cruz
- Arny Ross as Rhoda
- Marco Alcaraz as Bart[10]
- Andrea Torres as Leila Romero[11]
- Nora Aunor as Lydia del Rosario[12]
- Orlando Sol as Joel del Rosario
- Marian Rivera as a pregnant woman[12]
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced on February 18, 2015.[13]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pari 'Koy earned a 22.4% rating. While the final episode scored a 24.7% rating.[14] The series had its highest rating on August 12, 2015, with a 25.1% rating.[15]
Accolades
editYear | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Pari 'Koy | Nominated | [16] |
Legacy
editIn April 2015, Philippine actor Dingdong Dantes appeared in the Philippine television drama series Yagit, portraying the same character he played in Pari 'Koy.[17]
References
edit- ^ "GMA Worldwide, Inc". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Pari 'Koy (Full Episodes)". YouTube. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Pari 'Koy". GMA Network. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Siazon, Rachelle (March 3, 2015). "Dingdong Dantes stars as a modern parish priest in Pari Koy". PEP. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (September 24, 2015). "Victor Neri says social media have made talk shows irrelevant: "I don't think it's negative, it's just accepting growth."". PEP. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Insta Scoop: Carla Abellana and Martin del Rosario Join the Cast of Pari 'Koy". Fashion Pulis. April 19, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c Mirallesiralles, Nitz (April 12, 2015). "Alden Richards, personal choice ni Dingdong sa younger role". Press Reader. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Carla Abellana joins the cast of Pari 'Koy". GMA Network. April 22, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ Calligan, Michelle (July 14, 2015). "Louise delos Reyes, nagulat sa naging role niya sa Pari 'Koy". GMA Network. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (August 3, 2015). "Marco Alcaraz Enjoys Being Andrea Torres' Exploiter And Pimp In Pari Koy". Showbiz Portal. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Andrea Torres, magpapa-sexy sa Pari Ko'y". GMA Network. July 24, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ a b Noguera, Al Kendrick (August 20, 2015). "Marian Rivera, bibisita sa Pari 'Koy". GMA Network. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ Ruiz, Mariah (February 20, 2015). "Simula na ng taping ni Dingdong Dantes para sa Pari Koy". GMA Network. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (August 26, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (August 17-23, 2015): Pari 'Koy finale week defeats Nathaniel; Eat Bulaga! Yakie second wedding gets No. 1 rating for 2015". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (August 17, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (August 9-12, 2015): On The Wings of Love defeats rival; AlDub near-meeting pushes Eat Bulaga rating to more than four times the rating of It's Showtime". PEP. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "Yagit meets Pari 'Koy". GMA Network. April 29, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2024.