''Dading'' is a 2014

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

Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou ...

, it stars

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978 in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails fro ...

in the title role. It premiered on June 23, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing '' Innamorata''. The series concluded on October 10, 2014 with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by '' Yagit'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

Carding is an adult gay man who decided to raise Precious – the love child of his best friend, Beth and her lover Joemer.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Ricardo "Carding / Dading" Gonzales ;Supporting cast *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...

as Elizabeth "Beth" Marasigan-Gonzales *

Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1987), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quiam ...

as Joemar "JM" Rodriguez *

Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is currently a contract star of GMA Network. Career Ortaleza landed her first TV gig a ...

as Celine Pacheco-Rodriguez *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and comedian. Career He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known ...

as Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio * Sharmaine Buencamino as Mila Marasigan * Toby Alejar as Bernard Marasigan * Mymy Davao as Nenette Velasquez *

RJ Padilla Ronnel Jake Antonio Padilla (; born January 22, 1989) is a Filipino former actor and comedian. He starred in the 2014 film '' Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at Mga Anak'' and also appeared in '' La Visa Loca''. He is the son of Rommel Padilla and Annab ...

as Dindo * Zarah Mae Deligero as Precious M. Rodriguez ;Guest cast *

Elle Ramirez Elle Ramirez (born in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, model, and dancer. She started her acting career when she joined '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break''. Career Ramirez auditioned for the Season 2 of GMA ...

as Glenda *

Zandra Summer Zandra Summer is a Filipina-Austrian actress who gained media attention through ''Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break''. Career Summer auditioned for ''Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break'', where she became the proté ...

as Josie *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as Romeo Rodriguez * Maricel Morales as Therese Santiago * Almira Muhlach as Veronne Pacheco * Julia Lee as Sofia * Ken Alfonso as Carlo * Sef Cadayona as Pato * Sofia Pablo as Hannah * Lexter Capili as Bebet *

Bianca Umali Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (; born March 2, 2000), professionally known as Bianca Umali, is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and endorser. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March ...

as teen Precious * Antoinette Garcia *

Freddie Webb Freddie Nelle Webb (born November 24, 1942) is a Filipino retired basketball player and coach, former politician, and television and radio personality. Education He completed his elementary education at San Beda College and his degree in Bac ...

as Ricardo's father

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Dading'' earned an 11.6% rating. While the final episode scored a 20.6% rating, which is the series' highest rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * 2014 Philippine television series debuts 2014 Philippine television series endings 2010s LGBT-related drama television series Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine LGBT-related television shows Television shows set in Manila {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub