''My Papa Pi'' is a

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sitcom series broadcast by

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and

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. Directed by

Cathy Garcia-Molina Catherine Rosales Garcia-Sampana (; formerly Molina; born November 28, 1971) is a Filipino Film director, film and television director best known for directing romantic comedy and family drama films produced and distributed by Star Cinema. She ...

, it stars

Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, television host, comedian and film producer. Pascual began a career in 1993 after landing a bit role in the film ''The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help ...

, Pepe Herrera, and

Pia Wurtzbach Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach-Jauncey (; ; ; born September 24, 1989), formerly professionally known as Pia Romero, is a Filipino model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder best known for winning the title of Miss Universe 2015. Previously, Wurtz ...

. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend! evening line up from March 19 to June 18, 2022, and was replaced by the second season of '' Idol Philippines''.

Premise

In the fictional Barangay Mapag-asa, twin brothers Pipoy and Popoy live different lives despite living in the same house. Pipoy is a single father looking for a better life for his daughter, while Popoy is a successful entrepreneur who owns One More Tumbong that sells ''tumbong'', a special pork intestine soup. Tere, the neighbor of the twins, is a kind-hearted woman whom Popoy aims to earn her heart for him, but has feelings for Pipoy. Early on, Popoy suddenly dies in an accident, but only to return to Barangay Mapag-asa as a ghost only Pipoy could see and hear. Knowing he can take over his twin brother, Popoy finds the perfect timing to pursue the clueless Tere.

Cast and characters

as Policarpio "Pipoy" Papa III *

as Tere *Pepe Herrera as Policarpio "Popoy" Papa Jr. *

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez "Joross" Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of '' Star Circle Quest''. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Joross Gamboa' ...

as Boy Tinga *

Katya Santos Katya Santos (born 1981/1982) is a Filipino actress. She started her career on the Philippine television series '' Ang TV'' and then ''Oki Doki Doc'' at the age of 13. She later became a sex symbol in Philippine cinema after becoming a member of ...

as Delia *Alora Sasam as Chrissie *Frenchie Dy as Marichu *Haiza Madrid as Analyn *Hyubs Azarcon as Chip *Daisy "Madam Inutz" Lopez as Madam Bebe *Daniela Stranner as Charmaine *

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 Harvee *Quincy Villanueva as Sheena *Allyson McBride as Mikay

Episodes

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shows one episode first in advance before its television broadcast.

Production

''My Papa Pi'' is produced under Star Creatives, a television production arm of

Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., trade name, doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films (since 2018), is a Philippines, Philippine film studio, film, television production company, production and distribution (marketing), di ...

, with

as its director.

Casting

The casting of Piolo Pascual and Pia Wurtzbach served as their reunion project after Wurtzbach, then credited as Pia Romero, had a brief appearance in the 2005 sitcom '' Bora''. ABS-CBN initially selected

Angelica Panganiban Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, she is recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actr ...

for the role of Tere, but instead gave the role to Wurtzbach. Star Creatives did not give any statement to why they replaced Panganiban with Wurtzbach. The show marks the teleserye acting debut for Anthony Jennings who previously starred in the 2021 movie '' Love at First Stream'', and the acting debut for Madam Inutz who had previously took part as a celebrity housemate in '' Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10''.

References

External links

* {{URL, https://mypapapi.abs-cbn.com, Official website 2022 Philippine television series debuts 2022 Philippine television series endings 2020s Philippine television series ABS-CBN comedy series Filipino-language television shows Kapamilya Channel original programming Television series by Star Creatives Television shows set in the Philippines