''The Gift'' is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

series broadcast by

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. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars

Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...

. 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 ''

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'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

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.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Joseph Toledo / Serafin "Sep" Apostol ;Supporting cast *

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version o ...

as Nadia Montes-Toledo/Marcelino * Jo Berry as Strawberry "Straw" Apostol Anzures *

Elizabeth Oropesa Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for ''Bulaklak Ng Maynila'' (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of t ...

as Charito "Char" Apostol *

Martin del Rosario Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of '' Pinta ...

as Jared M. Marcelino *

Mikee Quintos Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in ''Encantadia''. Life and career Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines. Both he ...

as Amor *

Christian Vasquez Christian Oliver B. Vazquez (born February 8, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model and a former housemate of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. During his stint at Pinoy Big Brother, he was one of the comedi ...

as Javier R. Marcelino * Rochelle Pangilinan as Francine Delgado * Mikoy Morales as Benedict "Bistek" Tecson * Divine Tetay as Tonya *

Betong Sumaya Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975), popularly known as Betong Sumaya, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with ...

as Asi *

Luz Valdez Milagros Bernardo, better known by her screen name Luz Valdez-Paje (born September 9, 1940) is a Filipina actress. The Valdez screen name was given to her in 1958 by Narcisa de Leon Narcisa may refer to: * ''Narcisa'' (beetle), a genus in the ...

as Puring Reyes Marcelino * Victor Anastacio as Andoy *

Ysabel Ortega Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (born January 25, 1999), professionally known as Ysabel Ortega (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer and dancer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist and villain Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones ...

as Sabina M. Marcelino * Thia Thomalla as Faith Salcedo ;Guest cast *

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as Gener Toledo *

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as Lizette *

Ruru Madrid Ruru may refer to: Places * Ruru, Nepal * Ruru, New Zealand People *Rouran, an ancient nomadic race from the Mongolian steppes, also called Juan Juan * Ruru Madrid, a Filipino teen actor Others *Māori name for the morepork owl *A Kanohi from the ...

as Eloy * Louise Bolton as Maggie * Gerald Madrid as Carlo * Michael Flores as Rambo *

Mosang Maria Alilia Bagio (born April 21, 1972), better known as Mosang, is a Filipina actress. Mosang is known for portraying various roles in several films, '' Ded na si Lolo'' (2009), '' T2'' (2009), and '' Segunda Mano'' (2011). Mosang frequentl ...

as Baby *

Allan Paule Allan Paule De Guzman (born January 1, 1970 in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. He also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa from the 1st distric ...

as Andres * Aaron Villanueva as little Sep * Khaine Hernandez as young Sep * Leandro Baldemor as Luis *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco-Davao (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipina actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lorna, o ...

as Ortiz * Skelly Clarkson as Taba * John Kenneth Giducos as Tolits * Dunhill Banzon as Dan *

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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 Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond La ...

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 Dr. Viena * Froilan Sales as a policeman *

Shermaine Santiago Shermaine Santiago (born February 16, 1980 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as ''Best Friends'', ''Beh Bote Nga'', ''Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man ...

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 young Javier * Kristine Abbey as Abby * Faith da Silva as young Charito * Tanya Gomez as Lourdes * Marnie Lapus as Lian * Dave Bornea as Jacob * Ramon Christopher as Alcazar * Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan *

Bembol Roco Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liw ...

as Crispin Anzures *

Raquel Monteza Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress. Career Monteza appeared in movies such as ''"What Am I Living For"'' (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, ''"Kapag may Gusot, may Lusot"'' (1973 ...

as Lolita Anzures * Dominic Roco as young Crispin *

Sophie Albert Bianca Regina Lyttle Reyes (born August 3, 1990), professionally known as Sophie Albert, is a Filipino actress and television personality of European and Chinese descent. She joined the GMA Network in 2017. Career 2010–2016: Early television ...

as Helga Ventura-Apostol * Robert Ortega as Oliver * Mika Gorospe as Lorraine *

Baste Granfon Sebastian Benedict Granfon Arumpac (born August 22, 2012 in General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines) also known by his nicknames Baste Granfon and Bae-by Baste, is a Filipino child actor, television host, and singer. He is the youngest ...

as Kyle Cordero * Smokey Manaloto as Bradley Ventura *

Leanne Bautista Leanne Amber Rafol Bautista (born October 14, 2010) is a Filipina child actress. She is best known as Kat Kat from the 2016 Filipino television series ''Juan Happy Love Story.'' Career Bautista began her show business career in 2015 at the age ...

as Meryll Ventura * Channel Morales as Paula *

Epi Quizon Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. He is known as the antagonist, role as Jepoy / Stryker in the 2003 film '' Lastikman''. Ea ...

as Gabriel * Dindo Arroyo as Johnson * Biboy Ramirez as Caleb * Muriel Lomadilla as Jun * Paolo Paraiso as Lester

Accolades

References

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