''Daddy's Gurl'' is a Philippine television

sitcom A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent settin ...

series broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), ...

. Directed by Chris Martinez, it stars

Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto (born April 28, 1954), popularly known as Bossing, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the 1970s, he is known for playing comed ...

and Maine Mendoza in the title role. It premiered on October 13, 2018 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on May 6, 2023 with a total of 175 episodes.

Premise

After the passing of Barak's wife, he decides to live in the condominium unit in Manila of his aspiring city girl daughter, Visitacion, in order to watch and take care of her, much to his daughter's surprise. He barely made a living for them, while he talks to the picture of his wife.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Barak Otogan * Maine Mendoza as Visitacion "Stacy" Otogan ;Supporting cast * Wally Bayola as Marikit Otogan / Matilda * Angelika Dela Cruz as Oprah Saavedra * Oyo Boy Sotto as Lance Saavedra * Benjie Paras as Tom * Kevin Santos as Daboy * Jelson Bay as Jerry * Chichirita as Beauty * Chamyto as himself ;Guest cast * Odette Khan as Espi Rito *

Joey Marquez Joselito Perez Marquez (; born Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.; October 7, 1957) better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician, and former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was bor ...

as Jun * Jak Roberto as Jonas * Kiko Estrada as Boji * Martin del Rosario as Romualdo "Waldo" Saavedra * Max Collins as May Amoy * Rodjun Cruz as Bomber * Tuesday Vargas as Hannah Silva * Lovi Poe as Yammy * Glydel Mercado as Fely *

Ruffa Gutierrez Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 199 ...

as Ruffa Mae Mendoza *

Ai-Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as ...

as Amor Flowers * Kendoll as Jonnaly * Andre Paras as Burnok Onse * Megan Young as Kim * Mikael Daez as Kanny * Ruru Madrid as Anton *

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the ''Kapuso Primetime Princess''. Her critically acclaimed movies are ''Mariquina'' (2014), ''Laut'' (2016), ''Tuos'' ...

as Pureza * Jason Francisco as Kevin *

Leo Martinez Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1945) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has chi ...

as Rudy * Leah Patricio as Anna *

Kyline Alcantara Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress after finishing top ten in the talent search program '' Star Circle Quest''. She is best known for her r ...

as Elsa dela Cruz / Daisy *

Kakai Bautista Catherine Herrera Bautista (born September 2, 1978), professionally known as Kakai Bautista (), is a Filipino actress, host, singer and comedienne. Career Bautista first started out as a theater actress. She was discovered by Ricky Rivero in 20 ...

as Tootsie *

Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, entrepreneur television personality, and singer. Known for his leading man roles in romantic and historical drama in television an ...

as Aldrich Reyes * Janine Gutierrez as Mina *

Alma Moreno Venesa Moreno Lacsamana (born May 25, 1959), professionally known as Alma Moreno (), is a Filipino actress and politician. Early life Moreno was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to her parents Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno. Ac ...

as Vanessa * Winwyn Marquez as Therese * Paolo Ballesteros as Pabling / Maruya Carey * Sanya Lopez as Cherry Aguinaldo * Clint Bondad as Onak * Boobsie Wonderland as Abat * Pilita Corrales as Oprah *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipino 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 Lor ...

as Becky Belat * Ex Battalion as themselves * Jo Berry as Tiny * Solenn Heussaff as Margaux Lu * Mika dela Cruz as Hillary * Paul Salas as Brix * Ken Chan as Kuracho * Baste Benedict as Chukoy * Glaiza de Castro as Grace * Roi Vinzon as Brusko * Sheena Halili as Berna * Dante Gulapa as himself * Gladys Reyes as Malou Manay *

Paolo Contis Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor, host, singer, and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show ''Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 20 years, he has won ...

as Jumbo *

Sunshine Dizon Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon (; born July 3, 1983), formerly credited with the mononym Sunshine, is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her ...

as Demi Macaspac *

Thea Tolentino Thea Loise Señerez Tolentino (born August 13, 1996) is a Filipino actress known for her role as Ashley Mercado Alcantara in the GMA Network television drama '' The Half Sisters''. She started her career as one of the winners of the second se ...

as Caitlyn *

Kristofer Martin Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show '' Little Big Superstar'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in ...

as Hung Hang You *

André Paras André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known for his ...

as Burnok *

Kiray Celis Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger. Career Acting Celis was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss ...

as Sam * Ed Caluag as himself *

Candy Pangilinan Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs " ...

as Jujubi * Danica Sotto as Lucille *

Joyce Ching Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipino actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', '' Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'', '' Healing Hearts' ...

as Claire *

Joey Paras Joseph Estrada Paras (February 7, 1978 – October 29, 2023), also known as Joey Paras, was a Filipino actor, filmmaker, singer, screenwriter, playwright, and television host. Paras was a multi-awarded stage and film actor; as well as a televi ...

as Tangerine *

Kristoffer Martin Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show '' Little Big Superstar'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in ...

as Hung Hang Yoo *

Sophie Albert Bianca Regina Lyttle Reyes-Abrenica (born August 3, 1990), professionally known as Sophie Albert, is a Filipino actress and television personality of European (Spanish-Italian and Irish- Portuguese) and Chinese descent. She joined the GMA Ne ...

as Ella *

Super Tekla Romeo Librada (born January 13, 1982), better known in his stage name Super Tekla or simply Tekla, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in GMA Network's variety show, ''Wowowin'' as one of its hosts. ...

as Kiko Rukuko / Lala * Yuan Francisco as Bon Jovi * Sunshine Teodoro as Tingting * Caprice Cayetano as Nosbi * Joey Reyes as himself *

Buboy Villar Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. In 2024, he was formerly one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, '' Tahanang Pinakamasaya!''. Villar is signed under GMA ...

as Champaca *

Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born September 3, 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his perform ...

as Marco *

Wendell Ramos Carlino Xavier Reyes Ramos (; born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the GMA Network comedy show ''Bubble Gang''. Career Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the ca ...

as Igme *

Jason Abalos Jason Jimenez Abalos (born January 14, 1985) is a Filipino actor, host, model, endorser and politician. Abalos is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network. Acting career Abalos is a former member of Star Magic talents until 2017. He was dis ...

as Rudolph *

Anjo Damiles Joseph Roland Beltran Damiles (born May 10, 1996), better known as Anjo Damiles, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. In 2015, he became one of the leading men of actress Julia Montes as Andrew "Andy" Delgado in the afternoon melodrama ...

as Ipe *

Melanie Marquez Mimilanie "Melanie" Laurel Marquez (; born 16 July 1964) is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 1979. Career Pageant career Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979 M ...

as Ms. Macupad * Via Antonio as Jingle Belle * Boi Spencer as himself *

Ryzza Mae Dizon Ryzza Mae de Guzman Dizon (; born June 12, 2005) is a Filipina actress and television host. She rose to prominence in 2012 when she won that year's edition of ''Eat Bulaga!''s Little Miss Philippines. She is currently the second youngest host ...

as Chacha *

Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Abiera Davao (May 30, 1961 – May 1, 2025) was a Filipino actor and television director. Career Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had h ...

as Ceferino Escobar *

Derrick Monasterio Derrick Leander Monasterio (born August 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is the son of former Filipina actress Tina Monasterio. Early life and education Derrick Leander Monasterio was born on August 1, 1995 in Quezon ...

as Pantaleon *

Ina Feleo Catalina Guillen Feleo-Gervasutti (born December 29, 1985), better known as Ina Feleo, is a Filipino actress, figure skater, dancer, and writer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist role as Odessa in romantic- horror-drama on GMA ...

as Blaire * Danieca Arreglado "Teacher Dan" Goc-ong as Teacher Diva *

Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa Mae Ocampo Quinto (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television presenter, producer and model. Known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, she has been cited as a notable figure in Philip ...

as Joy Dibdiban *

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") " ( ...

as Cherry Hills *

Mavy Legaspi Maverick "Mavy" Peter Villarroel Legaspi (; born January 6, 2001) is an American-born Filipino actor, host, dancer and model. He is the son of Filipino actor Zoren Legaspi and Filipino TV host and actress Carmina Villarroel, and is also the tw ...

as Paul * Boy 2 Quizon as Abdulaziz "Abdul" Alhambra *

Bianca Umali Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (; born March 2, 2000) is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, and dancer. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March 2, 2000 in Parañaque, Philippines. She is the on ...

as Hazel *

Mark Bautista Mark Arazo Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search ''Star for a Night'' where he placed third behi ...

as Blitzen *

Kelvin Miranda Kelvin Manalili Miranda (born January 8, 1999) is a Filipino actor, model and singer. He is best known for his role as Mark Sta. Maria in the Netflix original film '' Dead Kids'' (2019) and the lead role in the GTV series '' The Lost Recipe'' ...

as Jose Mari *

Lianne Valentin Maria Leonor Valentino (born August 16, 2001), known professionally as Lianne Valentin, is a Filipino actress and television presenter. She is known for starring various television shows like ''Royal Blood'' (2023), ''Apoy sa Langit'' (2022) and ...

as Baby *

Bea Binene Beanca Marie "Bea" Binene (born November 4, 1997) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a finalist on '' StarStruck Kids'' in 2004. She is best known for her role as Natalie Dimaculangan in the 2010 television series '' First Time'', ...

as Aiza *

Shamaine Buencamino Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino (born February 28, 1965) is a Filipino actress and mental health advocate who has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series and shows. She played the role of Virginia 'Virgie' Arevalo in the primetim ...

as Celia *

Betong Sumaya Alberto "Betong" Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975) is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show ...

as Mr. Cruise * Nikki Co as Ken *

Archie Alemania Archibald Nicholas Alemania (born March 6, 1978) is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. Career Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a ...

as Jake *

Miggs Cuaderno Jose Miguel Banis Chua or more popularly known by his stage name, Miggs Cuaderno (; born August 8, 2004) is a multi-awarded Filipinos, Filipino actor and model of Chinese Filipino, Chinese descent. He is a recipient of several accolades includ ...

as Kokoy *

Boobay Norman Balbuena (born November 7, 1986), better known by his stage name Boobay, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in several GMA News and Public Affairs shows (including ''Unang Hirit'') as a co- ...

as Kuya Jude *

Dustin Yu Dustin Charles Yu (born May 13, 2001) is a Filipino actor and businessman. He gained recognition for his roles in various television series and films, particularly in '' Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune'' and '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Co ...

as Dustin * Kimson Tan as Kimson * Jenine Desiderio as Marilou *

Kokoy de Santos Ronald Marquez de Santos, Jr. (born May 15, 1998), known professionally as Kokoy de Santos, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, commercial model, and comedian. His movie ''Fuccbois'' was an official entry to the 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Ind ...

as Eskupido * Wilma Doesnt as Veronique *

Matet de Leon Maria Nora Ana Theresa Villamayor "Matet" de Léon-Estrada (born October 4, 1983) is a Filipino actress who began her career as a child star. She then transitioned to a supporting actress, often taking roles as the best friend of the main charact ...

as Sharon *

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 ...

as Ramil *

Boboy Garrovillo Jose Teves Garrovillo Jr. (born October 10, 1951), better known as Boboy Garrovillo, is a Filipino actor and musician. He is known as one of the members of the popular musical trio APO Hiking Society along with Danny Javier and Jim Paredes. He ...

as Hermano Balatibat

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the

enhanced community quarantine in Luzon The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon was a series of stay-at-home orders and ''cordon sanitaire (medicine), cordon sanitaire'' measures implemented by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EI ...

caused by the

COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ...

. The show resumed its programming on June 13, 2020. In October 2021,

John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. He ...

joined the series as a writer.

Ratings

According to

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, or AGB Nielsen Philippines, under The Nielsen Company is a global leader in audience measurement, market research firms, and data analytics, with a focus on media in the Phi ...

' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''Daddy's Gurl'' earned a 13.6% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 9120528 2018 Philippine television series debuts 2023 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network comedy series Television productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic Television series by APT Entertainment Television series by GMA Entertainment Group Television series by M-Zet Productions Television shows set in the Philippines