'' 'Koy'' ( / international title: ''My Holy Bro'') is a 2015

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 ...

Christian 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

Maryo J. de los Reyes Mario Margarito Jorolan de los Reyes (October 17, 1952 – January 27, 2018), professionally known as Maryo J. de los Reyes, was a Filipino film director, film and television director. He began his career in the 1970s. He is the only director ...

, it stars

Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto "Dingdong" Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980) professionally known as Dingdong Dantes, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker, and television personality. He is known for his acting versatility and played dramatic and fantasy-action r ...

in the title role. It premiered on March 9, 2015, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 21, 2015, with a total of 118 episodes. The series is streaming online on

YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in ...

Premise

Father Kokoy has to leave San Augustine and move to a chapel somewhere in Manila. As he starts his journey, he will get attached to the people and will eventually learn that he has a child "Pinggoy" with her ex-girlfriend, Michelle.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Jericho "Kokoy" Evangelista ;Supporting cast * David Remo as Paul "Pinggoy" Ramos-Evangelista *

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 Noemi Espiritu-Cruz *

Chanda Romero Chanda Josefa Valenzuela Romero-Alejandrino (born February 26, 1954) is a Filipino actress. She started in 1972 and was still active until today. She first started in 1972 in the film ''Kundoktora'' with Vilma Santos which was shown at the ...

as Martha Buenavista *

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 Jude Banal *

Luz Valdez Milagros Bernardo, better known by her screen name Luz Valdez-Paje (born September 9, 1940) is a Filipina actress. The Valdez screen name was given to her in 1958 by Narcisa de Leon, producer and co-founder of LVN Pictures, as she felt that M ...

as Esther San Pablo *

Dexter Doria Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network, often in supporting roles. Early life Doria graduated with a degree in AB Humanities from the U ...

as Salome Marasigan Espiritu *

Jillian Ward Jhyllianne Wardë ( ; ; born February 23, 2005) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy '' Trudis Liit''. Her profile increased with leading roles in several daytime dramas, such as '' Prima ...

as Sarah Espiritu Cruz *

Jeric Gonzales John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, ''Protégé'', a reality based ''artista'' search, created by ...

as Eli Marasigan *

JC Tiuseco John Carlo Barreras Tiuseco (born April 16, 1985), professionally known as JC Tiuseco, is a Filipino actor, basketball player, TV host and model. He achieved fame after participating in and winning the first season of '' Survivor Philippines'' ...

as Timoteo "Timo" Espiritu *

Carlo Gonzales Jose Carlo Dela Cruz González (born August 14, 1983) better known for his stage name Carlo Gonzales, is a Filipino actor who joined '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. Filmography Filmography Television References E ...

as Simon Cruz * Rap Fernandez as Solomon "Sol" Castillo *

Hiro Peralta Hirojenel Benz "Hiro" Magalona Peralta (born November 7, 1994, in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino businessman and former actor who is best known for his roles in ''Little Nanay'' and ''Tween Hearts''. Early life and education Peralta was bo ...

as Samuel "Sam" Evangelista Jr. * Lindsay De Vera as Ava Buenavista * Jojit Lorenzo as Tomas Sacramento * Jhiz Deocareza as Japet Lazaro *

Catherine Remperas ''Big Brother'' () is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel, TV5, and GMA Network based on the Dutch reality television franchise '' Big Brother''. Originally hosted by Willie Revillame, Ton ...

as Maggie Tadeo-Espiritu ;Recurring cast *

Victor Neri Victor Luis Juan Hilado Neri (born February 19, 1976) is a Filipino actor, singer, entrepreneur and chef. Personal life Neri is also a chef and owns a restaurant named ''Saute''. In 2007, Neri took a break from the entertainment industry and ...

as Matthew *

Martin del Rosario Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of '' Pin ...

as Jeremy *

Spanky Manikan Manuel S. Manikan (March 22, 1942 – January 14, 2018), known professionally as Spanky Manikan, was a Filipino theater, film and television actor. In 1981, Manikan won as the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor and the Catholic Ma ...

as Manuel Evangelista *

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' (2009), and is also known for other leading roles in ''Sine Novela: Ba ...

as Michelle Capistrano-Banal ;Guest cast *

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 younger Kokoy *

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 Kokoy's mother *

Rita De Guzman Rita Daniela de Guzman Iringan (born September 15, 1995), popularly known as Rita Daniela (), is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer and television host. She won as the Grand Champion in the first season of ''Popstar Kids'' and has be ...

as Joanna *

Jak Roberto Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993), professionally known as Jak Roberto, is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is curr ...

as Omar *

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan "Kris" Bernal-Choi (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her lov ...

as Regine *

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino actor. Mark Herras won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', '' Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and played one of ...

as James * Andrea del Rosario as Melba * Leandro Baldemor as Daniel * Antone Lingeco as Melba and Daniel's son *

Sheena Halili Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered P ...

as Linda *

Mike Tan Jan Michael Silverio Tan (born December 31, 1986), is a Filipino actor, dancer, and model. He became famous after winning in the second batch of the reality show '' StarStruck'' aired on GMA Network. He is currently an exclusive talent of GM ...

as Dindo *

Angie Ferro Angie Ferro (born Angelica Caballero Ferro; August 4, 1937 – August 17, 2023) was a Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Early life Angie Ferro was born as Angelica Caballero Ferro in Baleno, Masbate, on August 4, 1937. to a famil ...

as Josie * Bon Vivar as Manuel * Vincent Magbanua as Abel * Kiel Rodriguez as Jojo * Will Ashley de Leon as Joshua Banal * Jayvhot Galang as Rihanna * Lee Jairus Gulilat as Arida * Shelly Hipolito as Ruthy * Joshua Uy as Marky Evangelista *

Ken Alfonso Kennedy Dela Cruz Alfonso (born February 20, 1990), known professionally as Ken Alfonso is a Filipino singer and television actor, who played the role of Gamil in GMA Network's requel of ''Encantadia''. Biography Alfonso became famous for his ...

as Ram * Paul Holmes as Zack * Julia Lee as Jezza * Aaron Yanga as Anton *

Tommy Abuel Tomas "Tommy" Rosales Abuel Jr. (born September 16, 1942) is a Filipino actor and lawyer. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in '' Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag'' (1975), and ''Karma'' (1981); and Cinemalaya Best Actor Award in '' Dagsi ...

as John *

Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Gar ...

as Zachary * Maricel Morales as Alicia * Carme Sanchez as Maria * Michael Angelo Lobrin as Stephen * Mike Jovida as Nehem *

Barbara Miguel Renerich Marl Ocon Jovenier (born July 13, 2004), better known by her stage name Barbara Miguel, is a Filipino actress who won the Best Actress in the 2013 Harlem International Film Festival The Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) is an ...

as Daniella * Tanya Gomez as Daniella's mother *

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 Beth *

Frencheska Farr Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was the ''Are You the Next Big Star?'' grand champion along with Geoff Taylor (singer), Geoff Taylor. Early life and career Farr was b ...

as Miriam * Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Nena * Francheska Salcedo as Mimay *

Marita Zobel Mary Ann Blanch de Roxas (''née'' Blanch y Respall, born June 18, 1941), better known by her screen name Marita Zóbel, is a Filipina actress. She was an LVN Pictures LVN Pictures, Inc. was a Filipino film studio that was considered one of ...

as Conchita Banal * Odette Khan as Delia Cruz *

Arny Ross Arny Ross Roque-Banogon (born July 19, 1991), simply known as Arny Ross is a Filipino actress, comedian, model, and dancer. She is known as one of the contestants of '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break'' under Gina Alajar and late ...

as Rhoda *

Marco Alcaraz Marco Antonio Faylona Alcaraz (; born July 12, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' with Dennis Trillo Abelar ...

as Bart *

Andrea Torres Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres (born May 4, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network. Her acting breakthrough came in the 2012 television series ''Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2012 TV series ...

as Leila Romero *

Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (May 21, 1953 – April 16, 2025), known professionally as Nora Aunor (), was a Filipino actress, producer and singer. Known for her leading roles with patriotic, feminist and Political sociology, socio-political th ...

as Lydia del Rosario * Orlando Sol as Joel del Rosario *

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...

as a pregnant woman

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 18, 2015.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Koy'' earned a 22.4% rating. The final episode scored a 24.7% rating. The series had its highest rating on August 12, 2015, with a 25.1% rating.

Accolades

Legacy

In April 2015, Philippine actor

appeared in the Philippine television drama series ''

Yagit ( / international title: ''The Street Urchins'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Radio-Television Arts. It stars Jaypee de Guzman, Janet Elisa Giron, Jocelyn Dela-Cruz and Tom-tom. It premiered on April 25, 1983. The ...

'', portraying the same character he played in ''Pari 'Koy''.

References

External links

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