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 "''telebis ...
series broadcast by
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. Directed by
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Mario Margarito Jorolan de los Reyes (October 17, 1952 – January 27, 2018), simply known as Maryo J. de los Reyes, was a Filipino film and television director. He began his career in the 1970s.
Death
He died after suffering a heart attack on ...
, it stars
Miguel Tanfelix
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor.
Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...
in the title role and David Remo. It premiered on May 26, 2014, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw''. The series concluded on September 12, 2014, with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by '' Strawberry Lane'' in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on
YouTube
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.
Premise
Niño, who will be adopted and raised by Leny and David after being separated from his parents due to an accident, will become a source of inspiration and hope to the people in Barrio Pag-asa. While Tukayo will help and guide Niño in overcoming different circumstances.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
*
Miguel Tanfelix
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor.
Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...
as Niño Innocente / Miguel Sagrado Ibarra
* David Remo as Tukayo Maki / Sto. Niño
;Supporting cast
*
Gloria Romero Gloria Romero may refer to:
*Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (born December 16, 1933), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, regarded as the “Queen of Philippine Movies”, her care ...
as Violeta
*
Dante Rivero
Dante Rivero is a Filipino film and television actor who has won a FAMAS award and nominated for a Gawad Urian Award
The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang ...
as Pedro Sagrado
*
Angelu de Leon
Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979), better known as Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician.
Early and personal life
Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St ...
as Leny Innocente
*
Jay Manalo
Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino- Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese ...
as Lucio
*
Katrina Halili
Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and commercial model of Chinese descent. She made her screen debut through the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' in 2003, and became more popular playing several role ...
as Hannah Sagrado-Ibarra
*
Neil Ryan Sese
Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''.
Background
Neil Ryan Sese was only seven y ...
as David Innocente
*
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, producer and co-founder of LVN Pictures, as she felt that M ...
as Josefa "Epang" Innocente
*
Ces Quesada
Ces Quesada (; born June 13, 1958) is a Filipina actress and TV host. She is currently signed with GMA Network and ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Netw ...
as Danita Delos Santos
*
Renz Valerio
Renz Michael Vijungco Valerio (born November 10, 1998)
as Raphael Sagrado Ibarra
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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 Angelica "Gracie"
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Sandy Talag
Sandy Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show '' StarStruck Kids''.
Filmography
Television
Movies
Other appearances
Sandy became ...
as Tiny Delos Santos
*
Julian Marcus Trono
Julian Marcus Daang Trono (born September 16, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, choreographer and media personality. He is a contract artist of VIVA Artists Agency.
Trono has since moved to VIVA Artist Agency and acts in a romantic pairing with ...
as Cocoy
*
Vincent Magbanua
Vincent Magbanua is a Filipino actor appearing in films like "Palawan Fate" and "Balut Country". He also appears in the TV show " Super Ma'am".
He was born on April 7, 2000. He is also a member of GMA Artist Center. His other projects include " ...
as Matmat
*
German Moreno
German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director.
Early ...
as Pete
;Recurring cast
*
Jerald Napoles
Jerald Napoles (born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino theater actor and comedian known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play ''Rak of Aegis''. He is a talent of Triple A Management and has worked in the GMA Network as a host in the weekly ...
as Obet
* Angeli Bayani as Helen
* Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Ric
* Annika Camaya as Charito
* Stephanie Sol as Magda
;Guest cast
*
Tom Rodriguez
Bartolome Alberto Mott (born October 1, 1987), known professionally as Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American model, actor, host and singer.
Biography
Rodriguez is from Catbalogan, Samar. He was born in Subic Naval Base in Zambales to an Ameri ...
as Gabriel Ibarra
*
Lito Legaspi
Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico A. Legaspi, September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad U ...
as Manuel Reyes
*
Bettina Carlos
Anna Bettina Christina Pineda Carlos-Eduardo (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as Bettina Carlos, is a Filipina actress and host. She started her career in GMA Network and a contract artist of GMA Network but later moved to rival s ...
as Heidi
*
Gian Magdangal
Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal Philippine Idol features section (; born November 18, 1981
as Juanito
*
Isabelle Daza
Isabelle Diaz Daza-Semblat (born March 6, 1988) is a Filipino actress, television host and model. She is the daughter of Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Gloria Diaz. She was a member of GMA Network's roster of young talents and was introduced t ...
as Claire
*
Jestoni Alarcon
Anthony Jesus Pineda Alarcon, known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal Province from 2004 to 2007. In 2013, he won a ...
as Henry
*
Mickey Ferriols
Michelle Ferriols (born March 8, 1973), simply known as Mickey Ferriols, is an American-born Filipino actress.
She has a son with ex-partner Archie Alemania named Brent Marcus Alemania.
Career
Ferriols shot into stardom via a PLDT commercial ...
as Cathy
*
Barbara Miguel
Renerich Marl Ocon Jovenier (born May 15, 2004), better known by her stage name Barbara Miguel, is a Filipino actress
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the trad ...
as Calay
* Sherilyn Reyes as Cynthia
* Lara Melissa De Leon as Perla
* Will Ashley De Leon as young Niño
* Elijah Alejo as young Gracie
* Flora Gasser as Ason
*
Nicole Dulalia
Maria Nicole Jeremiah Dulalia (born October 20, 1997) is a Filipino television actress. She entered showbiz when she was chosen to play the role of Sha-sha in the telefantasya, Super Twins.Andrea del Rosario as Olivia
Ratings
According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines
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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Nino'' earned a 21.2% rating. While the final episode scored a 29.6% rating. The series had its highest rating on September 8, 2014, with a 30.4% rating.