''Katorse'' (International title: ''Fourteen (14)'') is a television primetime series that aired on

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from August 24, 2009 to January 8, 2010, replacing '' Boys Over Flowers''. It tells the story of a simple small-town girl who fell in love with a childhood friend who later fathers a child with her. It is loosely based on a 1980 film of the same name courtesy of

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starring

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and

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Overview

Casting

The show stars 2005 '' Star Circle Grand Questor''

Erich Gonzales Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, a ...

as teenage mom, Nene. This is Gonzales' first starring role in a primetime program. The series showcases showbiz newbies Ejay Falcon and

Xian Lim Alexander Xian Lim (born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host, blogger, filmmaker and professional basketball player. He is best known for his roles in '' My Binondo Girl'' (2011), '' The Reunion'' (2012), '' Ina, Kapatid, ...

in their first starring role in a primetime series. ABS-CBN picked the cast because they believe that primetime television needs to have new faces, to make it look fresh and better than the usual actors.http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/3677/katorse/Katorse.aspx In early July 2009, ABS-CBN released the program's trailer, which revealed the cast of ''Katorse'' to include veteran actors Malou de Guzman (as Nene's mother) and

Cherie Gil Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he ...

as Gabby's mother, where she plays a less villainous role. Cherie Gil and Erich Gonzales had worked together in '' Pieta''. Gil saw a lot of potential with Erich and believes that she will go far in the showbiz industry. Sometime in August 2009, the management added Enchong Dee as an additional main cast.

1968 film

The original ''Katorse'' starred 18-year-old Mercedes Galvez, which launched her to stardom in the late 1960s, and featured Antonio Gomez as Gabby and the late Roldan Cruz as Albert. ''Katorse'' is known for its sexy trademark “magic kamison” (magic chemise) donned by the young lead actress while out for a swim. Although there are only two male characters in the 1968 film, ABS-CBN management added a third character, played by Enchong Dee, in the television series. The film was remade in 1980 starring

Story and development

Synopsis

Nene is an ordinary

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from the province whose once-happy childhood turns fatally tragic as she and her wealthy childhood friend Gabby supposedly fell in love, thus causing her teenage pregnancy when they have sexual intercourse. Nene also discovers many troubles involving her family.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Elena "Nene" Reyes-Wenceslao * Ejay Falcon as Gabriel "Gabby" Arcanghel * Enchong Dee as John Joseph "Jojo" M. Wenceslao *

as Albert Arcanghel

Supporting cast

* Gardo Versoza as Don Anselmo Arcanghel *

as Doña Margarita Arcanghel * Malou de Guzman as Nena Reyes *

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as Nenita Reyes *

Charee Pineda Charee Pineda-Soledad (born Crissha Charity Morrison Pineda on 27 September 1990) is a Filipina actress, politician and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was cast as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct tee ...

as Marissa Ocampo *

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as Yvonne Madrigal-Wenceslao *

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as Bettina Godinez *

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as Alfred Wenceslao *

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as Shakira *

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as Dilbert * Cy Mistosamente as Tommy Reyes-Wenceslao

Guest cast

Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza ...

as young Nene * John Manalo as young Gabriel * Joshua Dionisio as young Albert *

Jhoana Marie Tan Jhoanna Marie Ramilo Tan (born October 9, 1993) is a Filipino actress and politician. She is known for portraying the role of young Eunice in GMA Network's remake of the 2003 Korean drama ''Stairway to Heaven''. Recently in 2018, after a sh ...

as Doray *

Tommy Abuel Tomas "Tommy" Abuel (born September 16, 1942) is an actor and lawyer from the Philippines. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in '' Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag'' (1975), and ''Karma'' (1981); and Cinemalaya Best Actor Award in Dagsin ( ...

as Mr. King * Alexis Socorro L. Reyes as Dra. Julie (Ambassador of Autism Society Philippines) & (Principal Policy of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila School of Marikina City) * Maritess Joaquin as Theresa Ocampo * Martin del Rosario as Macoy * Kier Legaspi as Ramon (Jojo's Uncle) * Emily Loren as Guidance Principal (Episode 85) * Julia Montes as Nellie (Final Episode 100) * Auriette Divina as Mayumi Crisostomo (Fake Girlfriend of Jojo) * Michael "Jamike" Jarin as Dr. Castro (Gabby's Doctor) (Current Head Coach of

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) * Marvin Yap as Maynard *

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 Paeng Reyes *

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as Doña Remedios Madrigal

Reception

Soundtrack

The program's theme song, especially for Gabby and Nene, is "Tamis ng Unang Halik" ("Sweetness of First Kiss") sung by Juris of MYMP originally done by Kristina Paner. The song "My Love is Here" sung by

Erik Santos Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...

is also featured in the show as a theme for Jojo and Nene.

Postponement

The show was originally scheduled to air in early June 8, 2009, but was postponed as the producers reported having encountered shooting problems because of the weather. Because of this, the management have decided to replace Katorse's timeslot with The Wedding, a romantic-comedy series starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay and Zanjoe Marudo.

Teenage pregnancy issue

MTRCB has shown concerns due to the show's main theme:

teenage pregnancy Teenage pregnancy, also known as adolescent pregnancy, is pregnancy in a female adolescent or young adult under the age of 20. This includes those who are legally considered adults in their country. The WHO defines adolescence as the period be ...

. They claim that this matter is to be taken seriously and can easily influence viewers. They also referred to '' The Wedding'', another program by ABS-CBN in which the character of Hiyasmin Neri have become pregnant at a young age. MTRCB proclaim that these shows are making teenage pregnancy a stereotype on everyday lives. Although frowned upon, MTRCB have decided that they will take a closer look on these shows.

International release

References

External links

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