''Incognito'' is a Philippine
action
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drama
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television series produced by
Star Creatives and Studio Three Sixty. Directed by
Lester Pimentel Ong, it stars a large
ensemble cast
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Structure
In contrast to the po ...
topbilled by
Richard Gutierrez
Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series.
Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
,
Baron Geisler
Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur of German-American descent.
One of the most controversial actors in the Philippines, Geisler's career has been characterized by critical and popular acclaim ...
,
Maris Racal
Mariestella "Maris" Cañedo Racal (; born September 22, 1997) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to prominence in 2014 after joining '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'', where she finished as the runner-up. Afterward, Racal signed with Star ...
,
Anthony Jennings Anthony Jennings may refer to:
* Anthony Jennings (musician) (1945–1995), New Zealand harpsichordist, organist, choral and orchestral director, and academic
* Anthony Jennings (American football) (born 1994), American college football quarterback ...
,
Kaila Estrada
Michaela Aryanna "Kaila" de Belen Estrada (born March 16, 1996) is a Filipino actress and model. Following several stints in modeling, she signed with Star Magic in 2021 and made her first screen appearance in the drama mystery series '' Vira ...
,
Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer.
Career
His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's '' That's Entertainment'', h ...
and
Daniel Padilla
Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMP ...
. The series premiered on
Kapamilya Channel
Kapamilya Channel () is a 24-hour Filipino pay television network owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Its headquarters is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City and serves ...
's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block on January 20, 2025.
Premise
In search of redemption, a group of seven misfits joined a covert group which is a private military company that undertakes deadly missions targeting the criminal underworld that the government can't address directly, specifically focusing on human trafficking. The group is led by Gregorio "Greg" Paterno (
Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer.
Career
His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's '' That's Entertainment'', h ...
),
Five of the crew, namely Jose "JB" Bonifacio (
Richard Gutierrez
Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series.
Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
), Miguel Tecson (
Baron Geisler
Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur of German-American descent.
One of the most controversial actors in the Philippines, Geisler's career has been characterized by critical and popular acclaim ...
), Max Alvero (
Kaila Estrada
Michaela Aryanna "Kaila" de Belen Estrada (born March 16, 1996) is a Filipino actress and model. Following several stints in modeling, she signed with Star Magic in 2021 and made her first screen appearance in the drama mystery series '' Vira ...
), Gabriela "Gab" Rivera (
Maris Racal
Mariestella "Maris" Cañedo Racal (; born September 22, 1997) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to prominence in 2014 after joining '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'', where she finished as the runner-up. Afterward, Racal signed with Star ...
), and Andres Malvar (
Daniel Padilla
Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMP ...
), were all
dishonorably discharged from military service, while Tomas Guerrero (
Anthony Jennings Anthony Jennings may refer to:
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* Anthony Jennings (American football) (born 1994), American college football quarterback ...
) didn't graduate from
military academy because he was accused of stealing.
Cast and characters
Main cast
*
Richard Gutierrez
Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series.
Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
as Jose "JB" Bonifacio / Shark / Jun Malvar
** Robbie Wachtel as young JB
:An ex-
navy
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with expertise in
counter-terrorism
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, special recon,
combat diving, and
urban warfare
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, who was discharged from military service because of his participation in a
mutiny
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against the president. He is the son of Army Chief General Tony Bonifacio. He used to be the instructor of Tomas in the military academy.
*
Baron Geisler
Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur of German-American descent.
One of the most controversial actors in the Philippines, Geisler's career has been characterized by critical and popular acclaim ...
as Miguel "Migs" Tecson / Jaguar
:A
sniper
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,
doctor
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, and an ex-army EOD who was discharged from military service because of
alcoholism
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. This led to his wife and her new lover depriving his chance to be a father to his son, Mickey. Because of this, he willingly undergo rehabilitation for his son.
*
Maris Racal
Mariestella "Maris" Cañedo Racal (; born September 22, 1997) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to prominence in 2014 after joining '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'', where she finished as the runner-up. Afterward, Racal signed with Star ...
as Gabriela "Gab" Rivera / Sparrow
:A
spy
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and infiltration specialist, and was discharged from military service because of a lie that his father, Philip, told to Gab's superiors. Aside from not being supportive to her career choices, she also despised her father because of his illegal businesses and his affair to another woman that leads to her mother's death.
*
Anthony Jennings Anthony Jennings may refer to:
* Anthony Jennings (musician) (1945–1995), New Zealand harpsichordist, organist, choral and orchestral director, and academic
* Anthony Jennings (American football) (born 1994), American college football quarterback ...
as Tomas "Tom" Guerrero / Monkey
:Street smart, brave and a former student of JB in the Special Forces Reserve. He didn't graduate from the military academy because he was accused of stealing by his classmate. Before JB recruited him to join the private military company, he works as a money collector for his godfather’s lending business.
*
Kaila Estrada
Michaela Aryanna "Kaila" de Belen Estrada (born March 16, 1996) is a Filipino actress and model. Following several stints in modeling, she signed with Star Magic in 2021 and made her first screen appearance in the drama mystery series '' Vira ...
as Max Alvero / Eagle / Metamorphosis
:A
hacker
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and cyber ops specialist who was discharged from the military for
insubordination
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and
desertion
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during an operation. Her
fiancé
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, who is also a soldier, was killed during this operation. She's been longing for him ever since.
*
Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer.
Career
His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's '' That's Entertainment'', h ...
as Col. Gregorio "Greg" Paterno / Contractor / Noah
:Navy Intelligence XO, a top brass, and a contractor who leads a private military company that assists the government.
*
Daniel Padilla
Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMP ...
as Andres Malvar / Wolf
** Calvin Jacob as young Andres
:An ex-
scout ranger whose expertise are CQC and anti-guerilla warfare, and was discharged from military service because of
homicide
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. He unintentionally killed the man who killed his father because of rage. He joined Greg's company to find his missing younger brother who was a victim of
human trafficking
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and fulfill his promise to his father.
Supporting cast
*
Eddie Gutierrez as
Gen. Antonio "Tony" Bonifacio (Ret.)
:Father of JB, former Army Chief. He is very proud of his son until he became part of a
mutiny
Mutiny is a revolt among a group of people (typically of a military or a crew) to oppose, change, or remove superiors or their orders. The term is commonly used for insubordination by members of the military against an officer or superior, ...
against the president. He didn't support his son's new job (as part of private military) after he was discharged from military service.
*
Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), professionally known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is best known for his role as Julio Madiaga in the 1975 film ''Manila in the Claws of Ligh ...
as Rolando "Ninong" Reyes - : Tomas' godfather and father figure. He owns a
Bombay 5-6 business that employed Tomas as a collector.
*
Joel Torre
José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the histor ...
as Philip Rivera
:Gab's father who disapproves of her career choices. He owns an illegal gambling business.
*
Jestoni Alarcon
Anthony Jesus Solero Alarcon (born January 10, 1964), known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal from 2004 to 2007. In 20 ...
as Gen. Donnie Novilla
:The general who gives orders from Ambassador Rai to Greg and to his team.
*
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born 20 July 1966), professionally known as Agot Isidro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in several telenovelas including '' Tayong Dalawa'', '' Tanging Yaman'', '' Nasaan K ...
as Isabel Escalera
:Timor's ex-wife and Donato's mother. She stays away from Timor to keep herself from discovering anything about his illegal business dealings.
*
Malou de Guzman
Malou de Guzman (born July 18, 1957) is a Filipina stage, television and film actress.
Personal life
De Guzman has a daughter Luchie, with former actor Ross Rival. She graduated from the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a degree in ...
as Esang "Apo" Malvar
:Andres' grandmother
*
Raymond Bagatsing
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as Amb. Jigme Rai
:Yangdonese ambassador to the Philippines and Takako's father.
* Art Acuña as Timor "Señor" Escalera
:Father of Donato, Leader of a powerful crime syndicate. He claims that he and Tony has connections in the past that makes JB more curious.
*
Cris Villanueva
Krishnamurti Villanueva (born May 23, 1971) is a Filipino actor. He was a former matinee idol in the late 1980s. He was a cast member of '' That's Entertainment'', a youth-oriented talent and variety show now defunct in the Philippines.
Career
V ...
as Pedro Malvar
:Andres' father.
*
Ryan Eigenmann
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1978) is a Filipino actor.
Early life
Ryan Richard Alatiit-Eigenmann is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosem ...
as Eugene Escalera / Clover
:Nephew of Timor; cousin of Donato. He is responsible for their port business. He also became the leader of the syndicate when Timor left for Cerdova until the latter was killed.
*
Antonio Aquitania
Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''.
Early career
Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Pal ...
as Lorenzo
:Timor's chief henchman
*
Polo Ravales
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as Emilio "Emil" Manalastas
:Scion of the powerful family responsible for
land grabbing
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While used broadly throughout history, land g ...
the Malvar's ancestral land. He despised Andres very much because the latter killed his cousin which is actually the killer of Andres' father.
*
Dino Imperial
Dino Ricardo Kilates (born April 9, 1988), known professionally as Dino Imperial, is a Filipino actor, Currently playing "Francis Escalera" aka "Diamond" in the series Incognito. In 2023 played the role of "JP" in the action-drama series '' FPJ ...
as Francis Escalera / Diamond
:Nephew of Timor; cousin of Donato. He is the manager of the restaurant business owned by the Escaleras, where illegal drugs are sold to its customers.
*
Eric Tai as Bruno
:One of Timor's henchmen and one of Takako's abductors.
*
Louise Abuel
Louise Darnell Alba Abuel (born December 27, 2003) is a Filipino teen actor and commercial model. He first appeared as Kevin Delgado in the television series ''100 Days to Heaven'', Young Jao in ''Princess and I'', Pikoy in ''Juan dela Cruz (T ...
as Jun Malvar / Diego Aguinaldo
: Andres' long lost brother. He was adopted by Manuel Aguinaldo
* Ana Abad Santos as Teddy
:Max's foster mother.
* Sharmaine Suarez as Lorena
:Max's foster mother.
Guest cast
*
Belle Mariano
Belinda Angelito "Belle" Mariano (born June 10, 2002) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She began appearing on television at the age of nine playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' Goin' Bulilit'' (2012–2015 ...
as Takako Rai
:Only daughter of Yangdon Amb. Jigme Rai
*
Elijah Canlas
Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas (born August 16, 2000) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in the 2014 independent film ''Sundalong Kanin'', an official entry to Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film ...
as Donato Escalera / Spade
:The only son of Timor and Isabel, and heir to the Escalera crime empire.
*
Jane de Leon as Sylvia Escalera-Jayin / Heart
:Niece of Donato and head of the crime empire's security. Unknown to the Escaleras she has the ambition to own the businesses of Escaleras.
*
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.. He was the former husband of Kyline Padilla not later also separated.
Early and personal ...
as Bhim Purma
:Head of security of Rai Family.
*
Adrian Alandy
Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), also known as Luis Alandy and Adran Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series '' Pangako Sa 'Yo''. He has since appeared in soap operas, as w ...
as Jake Dela Cuesta
:Christine's second husband and Mickey's stepfather.
* Yesh Burce as Christine Paterno-Tecson / Christine Paterno-Dela Cuesta
:Miguel's ex-wife and Mickey's mother.
* Lucas Andalio as Mickey P. Tecson / Mickey P. Dela Cuesta
:Miguel's and Christine's only son. Also act as Jake's stepson.
*
Noel Trinidad
Noel Flores Trinidad (born ) is a Filipino television, film, and theater actor, comedian and singer.
Career
Trinidad started his acting career on radio. He read lines for radio before a live audience which he used to improve upon his facial exp ...
as Tomas' neighbor
* Tanya Gomez as Olga
:Worker of a farm owned by Escaleras, Among other working with Escaleras, she is the only one who express care and concern to Takako.
*
Alwyn Uytingco as a train aggressor
*
Andi Abaya as a train passenger
*
Paolo Gumabao as Ramon Destura
:He is working for the Escaleras. He discovered there is someone who wants to kill Donato. But because Sylvia discovered this, she killed him.
* Nicco Manalo as Tomas' neighbor
* Ynigo Delen as Rambo Tolentino
* Andrei Tiangco as Jay Escalera
* Ron Angeles as Tommy Caballero
*
Victor Basa
Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2''.
Victor is the middle child of three, with a younger brother and older sis ...
as Omar Justo
:Another person in charge of the security of the Rai family.
* Raffy Tejada as Manuel Bascon
* Jack Falcis as Kanor
* Morris Sevilla as Mico Caballero
* Robert Sanchez as Kulato
* Marife Necessito as Pusit
* Christina Simon as Nanette
* Tart Carlos as Yaya Madel
:Housemaid of Bonifacio household.
* Rommel Velasquez as Javier Bascon
* Masa Mentuda as Roda
* Jorel Ramirez as Arman
* Daniell Caraos as Jasmine
* Lala Magbuhat as Greg's informant
:She gave information to Greg to make his team move easily while fulfilling their first mission.
* Victor Silayan as Sevi
:Max's fiancé. He died after saving Max in their mission.
* Joyce Ann Burton as Marcela Bonifacio
:Tony's wife and JB's mother who died in an ailment.
*
Bea Rose Santiago as Dra. Trina Gamboa,
MD
:Family doctor of the Bonifacio's and JB's friend
* Jubilee Acosta as JB's girlfriend
* Noel Comia Jr. as Luis
* JC Galano as Vincent Bulatao
:Former kidnap victim, a video of him watched by Apo Esang caught Andres' attention believing he knows something about his young brother's whereabouts.
*
Jay Gonzaga as CIB Agent Pagundayao
:CIB Agent who is working to the Escaleras. He is the protector of Escalera's illegal business.
* Drey Lampago as Sebastian
* Robert Seña as Rema "Ama" Muñoz
:Cult leader who wants to be captured by the authorities because of various cases like corruption, child abuse and sexual assault.
*
Nova Villa
Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known by her stage name, Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress. Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", she is regarded as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is ...
as Sara
:An old woman who celebrates their golden wedding anniversary in a hotel with his husband because they were also married there. Since she is suffering from
Dementia
Dementia is a syndrome associated with many neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by a general decline in cognitive abilities that affects a person's ability to perform activities of daily living, everyday activities. This typically invo ...
, she didn't remember it.
*
Ariel Ureta as Abel
:Loving husband of Sara. In spite of Sara's condition, he still stay with her and love her unconditionally.
*
Louise delos Reyes
Mary Grace delos Reyes Perido (born September 1, 1992), better known Louise delos Reyes, is a Filipino actress. She starred on various television series such as ''Alakdana'' (2011), ''One True Love (2012 TV series), One True Love'' (2012), '' ...
as Clara
:Wife of Joel. She works in a hotel as an room attendant. She works hard to save money for her pregnancy.
*
Alex Medina as Joel
:Husband of Clara. He also works in a hotel but as a waiter. He works harder to save money for his wife's pregnancy.
*Mike Lloren as Senator Domingo "Domie" Lacosta
:Rema's person who will assist his legal documents to go to the abroad now the authorities are eyeing for him.
*Jong Cuenco as Col. Joaquin Locsin
:Greg's colleague in military who meets the first to give new mission to his team.
*Marc Santiago as Carl
:hotel guest (student)
*Miguel Vergara as Adam
:hotel guest (student)
*Ian de Leon as Brother Jerry
:Rema's right hand / chief henchman
*
Felix Roco
Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989, in Cebu
Cebu ( ; ), officially the Province of Cebu (; ), is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, and consists of a main island and 167 surrounding isl ...
as Brother Simon
:Rema's henchman
*
Jana Agoncillo as Crystal
:hotel guest (student)
*Rap Robles as hotel guest (Coach)
*
Matt Evans as Baste Guerrero
:Tomas' eldest half-brother
*
Emmanuelle Vera as Shari
:Philip's lover
*Junjun Quintana as Captain Santos
:a military who also works to the Escaleras in the past. He surrendered himself to the authorities after he discovered that some allies of the Escaleras were ambushed.
*
Epi Quizon as Sameo Patel
:a notorious druglord involved in drug smuggling across Philippines and in Asia.
*
Jerald Napoles
Jerald Napoles (; born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality, known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play ''Rak of Aegis''. He was previously a talent of Triple A Management and worked for GMA Netwo ...
as Benjie Alcazar
:Sameo's right hand and most dangerous ally. He handles operations and assassinations.
*
Joko Diaz
Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr. (born April 26 1976), better known by his screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor. Throughout his career, he has won two FAP Awards and is three-time FAMAS Award nominee. He is best known for his antagonist and ...
as Enrique "Lion" Agno
:Greg's ally when doing their previous operations in Mt. Talimba way back.
*
Christian Vasquez
Christian Oliver B. Vazquez (born February 8, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model and a former housemate of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. During his stint at Pinoy Big Brother, he was one of the comed ...
as "Giraffe"
:Greg's ally when doing their previous operations in Mt. Talimba way back.
*
Zaijian Jaranilla
Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001), professionally known as Zaijian Jaranilla, is a Filipino actor and dancer best known for his breakthrough role as Santino, an orphan with a special connection to Jesus, in the ABS-CBN tele ...
as Emer
:a teen rebel works under Sameo's rebel group. He is younger brother of Rita.
*
Ramon Christopher as General Arsenio Mariano
*
Gardo Versoza
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian.
Career
According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for ''The Manila Times'', Polintan's film career began in 1988, when h ...
as Monching Santiago
*Ivan Carapiet as Raul
*
Anna Luna as Rita
:Emer's eldest sister
*
Sheree Bautista as Claire
:Enrique's wife
*
Mitoy Yonting
Michael Yonting (born January 5, 1970), more popularly known by his screen name Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and lead vocalist for The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of ''The Voice of t ...
as Pokyo
*Karl Medina as Amado
*Francis Mata as Kapitan
*
Jameson Blake
Jameson Andrew Blake (born June 17, 1997) is a Filipino-American actor, dancer, and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for his roles in the films '' 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten'' (2016), '' So Connected'' (2018), and ''Ang Babaeng Allergic ...
as Franco
*Mary Joy Apostol as Aira
*
CJ Navato as Vince
*Mark Manicad as Edward
*
Elyson de Dios as Enzo
* Lance Pimentel as Kenjie Lee
*
Joem Bascon
Joseph Emmanuel Bascon (born August 29, 1986), popularly known by the stage name Joem Bascon, is a Filipino actor.
Career
Bascon's first relevance in the entertainment industry came due to his supposed resemblance to established entertainers ...
as Manuel Aguinaldo
* Aljon Mendoza as Marcelo Marquez
*
Meryll Soriano
Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame (; born December 9, 1982), known professionally as Meryll Soriano, is a multi-awarded Filipino people, Filipino actress.
Career
Soriano started acting as a child star during the early '90s appearing in "The Ma ...
as Secretary Josephine Ella Barrios
Episodes
Production
Filming
Principal photography
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Personnel
Besides the main film personnel, such as the ...
commenced in September 2024 in
El Nido, Palawan
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A Protec ...
and
Bari
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,
Apulia
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in Italy. Additional scenes in Italy were shot in
Matera
Matera (, ; Neapolitan language, Materano: ) is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the regions of Italy, region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. With a history of continuous occupation dating back to the Palaeolithic (10th mi ...
. Next scenes were shot in Japan for the mid-season with additional shots in
Tacloban
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.
Release
The series was released first on
Netflix
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3 days before broadcast on January 17, 2025, on
iWantTFC
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2 days before broadcast on January 18, 2025, and its premiere on January 20, 2025.
Reception
Ratings and viewership
Upon its release, ''Incognito'' went number one on
Netflix
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's most watched shows in the Philippines.
The series opened with 585,973 peak concurrent live viewers on its premiere on
Kapamilya Online Live
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streamed through
YouTube
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. According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines
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' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, ''Incognito'' premiered with 8.7% rating.
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