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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 ...

anthology series broadcast by

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. Hosted by

Mel Tiangco Carmela "Mel" Corro Tiangco (; born August 10, 1955) is a Filipino television newscaster and television host. She is one of the news pillars of GMA Integrated News, GMA Public Affairs and a multi-awarded news anchor. Biography Carmela Co ...

, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The series concluded on December 27, 2007. The series returned on November 17, 2012 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. It is the longest running drama anthology series of GMA Network. The series is streaming online on

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Overview

The show was originally created by GMA Entertainment TV Group as a limited drama special intended for the celebration of ''World Meeting of Families'' on January 23–24, 2003.

Vilma Santos Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress and politician. In a career spanning over seven decades, she is recognized for her versatility in acting across various genres of film and television in the Philippine ...

was offered to host the show and turned it down.

was later hired to host. On December 27, 2007, the show was canceled. In November 2012, the show was revived by GMA Network, with Tiangco reprising her role as the host. In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the

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caused by the

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. The show resumed its programming on July 18, 2020.

Episodes

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of the second run of earned a 20.6% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{GMA Entertainment Group current programming 2002 Philippine television series debuts Filipino-language television shows GMA Network anthology series Philippine television series revived after cancellation Television productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic Television series by GMA Entertainment Group