Playhouse (sometimes stylized as PlayHouse, PlayHOUSE or playHouSE) is a Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Paco Sta. Maria, it stars Zanjoe Marudo and Angelica Panganiban. It aired on the network's PrimeTanghali line-up from and worldwide on TFC from September 17, 2018 to March 22, 2019, replacing Sana Dalawa ang Puso and was replaced by Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.
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| Created by | Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 135 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Aimee Fabian Sumalde |
| Producer | Mark Anthony D. Gile |
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| Running time | 28–32 minutes |
| Production company | GMO Unit |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | September 17, 2018 – March 22, 2019 |
| Related | |
| ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Shiela's Almost Love Story | |
Premise
editYoung married couple Patty and Marlon are on the brink of calling it quits when an unexpected need to parent a godchild forces them to be together again. In their parenthood journey, they will find themselves giving love a second chance and transforming their house into a home.[1]
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Zanjoe Marudo[2][3][4][5] as Marlon Ilaban
- Angelica Panganiban[2][6][3][4] as Patricia "Patty" Calumpang-Ilaban
- Justin James Quilantang[3][4][7] as Robin John Cortes
Supporting cast
edit- Carlo Aquino as Dr. Harold Miguel
- Isabelle Daza as Leah Samonte
- Alex Medina as Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins
- Smokey Manaloto[3][4] as Noli Calumpang
- Nadia Montenegro[3][4] as Belen Calumpang
- Dexter Doria[3][4] as Rebecca "Lola Becca" Ilaban
- Malou de Guzman[3][4] as Yaya Lena Santos
- Kean Cipriano[3][4] as Renato "Ato" Payuan
- Maxene Magalona[3][4] as Natalia Cortes-Smith
- Jomari Angeles[3][4] as Lorenzo "Renz" Calumpang
- Ingrid dela Paz[3][4] as Sandra Calumpang
- Kisses Delavin[2][3][4] as Shiela Ubaldo
- Donny Pangilinan[3][4] as Ezekiel "Zeke" Domingo
- Ariella Arida[3][4] as Irene Flores
- AC Bonifacio[3][4] as Cindy Baluyot
- Ian Galliguez as Mitchie de Vera
- Kazel Kinouchi as Olivia "Liv" Asuncion
- Antonette Garcia as Chedeng
- Nor Domingo as Atty. Ramon Sacay
- Nick Lizaso as Marcial Reyes
- Lovely Rivero as Cielo Reyes-Domingo
- Ivan Padilla as Peter Smith
- Ana De Leon as Nicole
Guest cast
edit- Denise Laurel[4] as Emily Grace L. Cortes
- Patrick Garcia[4] as Brad V. Cortes
- Yñigo Delen as young Marlon
- Louise Abuel as Teen Marlon
- Ces Quesada as Josie Salazar
- Yayo Aguila as Catherine "Cathy" Calumpang
- Michael Flores as Roger Cuevas
- Richard Quan as Eli Domingo
- Anna Marin as Rowena Yamamoto
- Jong Cuenco as Dr. Greg Miguel
- Arlene Muhlach as Barbara "Barang" Cuevas
- Vanessa Alariao as Nurse Marge
Broadcast
editPlayhouse premiered on September 17, 2018.[8][9]
This is the final drama series produced by GMO Unit, prior to the latter's dissolution.
Reruns
editIt aired on Jeepney TV from March 30 to June 26, 2020; from April 5 to July 2, 2021; and from February 20 to May 26, 2023.
Reception
edit| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 13.6% September 17, 2018[10] |
17.0% March 22, 2019[11] |
20.5% December 17, 2018[12] |
TBA |
Spin-off
editA spin-off miniseries called ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Shiela's Almost Love Story was released iWant on February 15, 2019 as an iWant original series. It only consists of 3 episodes.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About Playhouse". Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Angelica, Zanjoe, and Kisses to join forces in 2018 teleserye". Star Cinema. December 1, 2017. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "WATCH: Playhouse trailer sees couple about to split up take care of a kid". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2018.
- ^ Raymundo, Isabelle Francez (September 4, 2018). "Zanjoe Marudo shares 3 things he discovered about Angelica Panganiban". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 4, 2017). "Angelica Panganiban gets new show after backing out of Asintado". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (September 7, 2018). "Child wonder JJ Quilantang's unforgettable TV appearances". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Playhouse Teaser: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN! on YouTube
- ^ Playhouse Full Trailer: This September 17 on ABS-CBN! on YouTube
- ^ "National TV Ratings (September 17, 2018 – Monday)". ABS-CBN Corporate. September 18, 2018. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (March 22–24, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. March 26, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (December 17–19, 2018)". ABS-CBN Corporate. December 20, 2018. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
External links
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