''Dream Dad'' is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

comedy series broadcast by

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. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Chris Alan Chanliongco, it stars Jana Agoncillo,

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and

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. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from November 24, 2014 to April 17, 2015, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by ''

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''.

Plot

The story centers on Sebastian "Baste" Javier (

), a kind-hearted veterinarian from Batangas, who chose to succeed his father Eliseo ( Ariel Ureta) as the president of ENS Dairy Corporation, in order to preserve his parents' strained relationship. With the help of his trusted friend, Michael (

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), and his devoted executive assistant, Alex (

), Baste transforms himself from a boardroom neophyte into a learned businessman. But it was a decision that came with a painful cost - Angel (

Neri Naig Nerizza Garcia Naig-Miranda (born 7 September 1983), better known as Neri Naig, is a Filipina actress. She was discovered after joining ''Star Circle Quest'', a reality show of ABS-CBN in search of new actors and actresses. In the show, she la ...

), his one great love. Left with a broken heart, Baste meets Baby (Jana Cassandra Agoncillo) - a wide-eyed orphan girl who believes that he is her long-lost father. The two are forced to work together when Baby suddenly bags the much coveted role of becoming the new face of Wink Milk, the flagship product of Baste's company. As they spend more time with each other, Baby begins to see through Baste's pain and, in him, the father she longed for all her life. Even with the knowledge that Baste is indeed not her biological father, Baby chooses to help him piece his heart back together. And in the process, Baste learns to trust and gambles on love once again. Eventually, Baste and his assistant Alex fell in love with each other and even planned for a wedding. Consequently, the two bond in an unlikely love story between a bachelor relearning to love the simple joys in life and a young kid whose spirit does not know how to stop loving. In the series, Baste was able to get custody as an adoptive parent of Baby. This happened despite the presence of Baby's biological mother, Bebeth (

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). In the end, Baste realizes that behind every great man, and every great father – may it be by blood, or otherwise – is a family that never fails to support him despite all his shortcomings.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as President Sebastian "Baste" V. Javier * Jana Agoncillo as Baby Sabina Sta. Maria Javier *

as Alexandra "Alex" Sta. Maria-Javier

Supporting cast

Maxene Magalona Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host, and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. A former talent of the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayals of Donna Vallejo on '' ...

as April Mae Pamintuan *

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as Nenita Viray-Javier * Ariel Ureta as Eliseo Javier *

as Michael Castro *

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as Precious San Juan-Castro *

as Maribeth "Bebeth" Morales * Matt Evans as Paul Monteliano *

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as Carmen Castro * Dante Ponce as Julio Pamintuan *

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as Miguel Castro * Jonicka Cyleen Movido as Rain * John Steven de Guzman as Tikboy * Viveika Ravanes as Corina "Coring" Isidro * Ces Aldaba as Mang David * Ana Feleo as Aleli Panganiban *

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as Enrique Sta. Maria * Bryan Termulo as Kenneth Sta. Maria * Teejay Marquez as Jake Sta. Maria * Paulo Angeles as Manuel Castro * Joma Labayen as Amado *

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as Francis *

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as Lilet

Guest cast

as Angel San Jose *

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as young Sebastian "Baste" Javier *

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as young Eliseo Javier * Anna Luna as young Nenita Viray-Javier *

Sue Ramirez Sue Anna Ramirez Garina Dodd (born July 20, 1996) is a Filipino actress. Her first major role was as supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama '' Mula sa Puso'' (2011). She appeared in the television dramas '' Angelito: Bata ...

as young Carmen Castro * Paul Jake Castillo as young Miguel Castro * Kiray Celis as Gracia Anna (TV character) * Michelle Vito as Señorita Glenda (TV character) * Christopher Roxas * Via Veloso * Jacob Benedicto as Jaymart * Arlene Muhlach as Stella * Mikee Villanueva as Javier family's attorney

Production

The initial premiere of ''Dream Dad'' was originally On November 17, 2014 at 5:45 P.M., replacing '' Pure Love''. However, due to its popularity, last minute decision and unexpectedly selection of ''

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'' — the known network's teen drama series — as a later's replacement, the air date was later moved to November 24, 2014 at 7:30 P.M., replacing ''

''.

Trivia

* This is the first project of Magalona in her comeback. Also this is the very first teleserye of Teejay Marquez here on

. * The

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broadcast,

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title is inspired by a popular tagline in Dream Dad, ''"Magandang Buhay"''.

Reception

Awards

2015 11th USTV Awards: Year's choice of drama program

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 4906688 ABS-CBN drama series Philippine comedy television series 2014 Philippine television series debuts 2015 Philippine television series endings 2010s Philippine television series 2010s children's television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in Manila