''Underage'' is a 2023

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 ...

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), ...

. The series is an adaptation of the 1980 film of the same title by

Regal Films Regal Entertainment Inc. (formerly and more commonly known as Regal Films) is a Philippine film, television production and distribution headquartered in New Manila, Quezon City. It was founded by Lily Monteverde on August 19, 1962. Regal Enter ...

. Directed by Rechie Del Carmen, it stars Lexi Gonzales, Elijah Alejo and Hailey Mendes. It premiered on January 16, 2023 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on May 5, 2023 with a total of 78 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast * Lexi Gonzales as Celina "Celine" Serrano / Celina "Celine" Gatchalian * Elijah Alejo as Serena "Chynna" Serrano * Hailey Mendes as Carina "Carrie" Serrano / Carina "Carrie" Siguenza ;Supporting cast *

Sunshine Cruz Sunshine Braden Cruz (; born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz married actor and director Cesar Montano on September 14, 2000. They have three daughters: Angelina Isa ...

as Maria Elena "Lena" Serrano *

Snooky Serna Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by the local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang I ...

as Velda Alcantara-Gatchalian (formerly Guerrero) *

Gil Cuerva Guillermo Ernesto Eleazar Cuerva, or simply known as Gil Cuerva, (born on August 21, 1995), is a Spanish Filipino actor and international model. Cuerva debuted as an actor on the tele-drama remake of the hit South Korean romantic-comedy-scifi ser ...

as Lancer "Lance" A. Guerrero * Vince Crisostomo as Christopher "Tope" Miranda *

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 Dominic Gatchalian *

Yayo Aguila Maria Rosario Racelis Aguila (September 13, 1967), better known as Yayo Aguila, is a Filipino actress whose career began through the cult film series '' Bagets''. Career Yayo Aguila's career began in 1982. Her breakout film was the cult film ...

as Rebecca "Becca" Serrano * Jean Saburit as Ylvira Gatchalian *

Jome Silayan Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan (born August 1, 1992), known professionally as Victor Silayan and also known as Jome Silayan, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was a Regal baby and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recogni ...

as Enrico "Rico" Siguenza *

Maey Bautista Maylin "Maey" Bautista (born May 5, also known as Maey B, is a Filipino journalist, host, actress, and comedian. She is known for her tandem with Betong Sumaya since they participated in '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. ...

as Remicia "Remi" ;Guest cast * Smokey Manaloto as Delfin Serrano * Nikki Co as Leonardo "Leo" A. Guerrero * Anjay Anson as Lester * Chrome Prince Cosio as Philip Castro * John Philip Koch as Bhong C. Abalante * Angelito Galang as Gelo * Jalyn Perez as a television reporter * Michael Brian as Lorenzo * Lotlot Bustamante as Lourdes * Sharmaine Suarez as Darla * Eliza Sarmiento as Elsa * Judie dela Cruz as Meggy

Episodes

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= Sino ang may sala? , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, who is the offender?) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 2, 21 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 28 , Title = Sugod ni Velda , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, rush of Velda) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 2, 22 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 29 , Title = Juvenile Center , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 2, 23 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 30 , Title = Pagmamakaawa , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, begging) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 2, 24 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 31 , Title = Motibo , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, motive) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 2, 27 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 32 , Title = Protective Celine , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 2, 28 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 33 , Title = Paninindigan , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, affirmation) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 1 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 34 , Title = Sentensya , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, sentence) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 2 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 35 , Title = On Her Own , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 3 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 36 , Title = Bullied Celine , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 6 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 37 , Title = Panganib kay Lena , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, danger for Lena) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 7 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 38 , Title = Rico , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 8 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 39 , Title = Pangamba , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, fear) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 9 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 40 , Title = Truth About Carrie , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 10 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 41 , Title = Hinala , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, suspicion) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 13 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 42 , Title = Pagmamakaawa , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, pleading) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 14 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 43 , Title = Buntis , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, pregnant) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 15 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 44 , Title = Rico's Daughter , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 16 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 45 , Title = Escape Plan , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 17 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 46 , Title = Agawan ng Anak , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, taking of the child) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 20 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 47 , Title = Blaming Lena , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 21 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 48 , Title = Yakap ng Ama , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, hug of father) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 22 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 49 , Title = Watak-watak , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, scattered) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 3, 23 {{Episode 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EpisodeNumber = 67 , Title = Bigo , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, fail) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 20 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 68 , Title = Konsensya , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, conscience) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 21 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 69 , Title = Hiwalayan , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, separation) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 24 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 70 , Title = Pagbabalik , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, returning) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 25 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 71 , Title = Sugod , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, rush) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 26 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 72 , Title = Brainwash , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 27 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 73 , Title = Bihag , RTitle = {{sp ({{translation, captive) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2023, 4, 28 {{Episode list , EpisodeNumber = 74 , Title = Escape , 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Production

Principal photography commenced in September 2022.

Ratings

According to

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' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''Underage'' earned a 7.2% rating.

Accolades

{, class="wikitable" , + Accolades received by ''Underage'' ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr, Ref., Reference , - , rowspan=5 , 2024 , rowspan=5 , 5th VP Choice Awards , TV Series of the Year (Afternoon) , ''Underage'' , {{Nominated , {{cite web, title=5th VP Choice Awards: List of nominees , url=https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ , website=5th VP Choice Awards , access-date=July 3, 2024 , url-status=live , archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228032506/https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ , archive-date=February 28, 2024

References

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External links

* {{Official website, https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/underage * {{IMDb title, 26238862 2023 Philippine television series debuts 2023 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine television series based on films Television series about sisters Television series by GMA Entertainment Group Television shows set in the Philippines