Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (transl. child of Waray vs. child of Biday / international title: Hidden Lies) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Barbie Forteza and Kate Valdez. It premiered on January 27, 2020 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Beautiful Justice.[2] The series concluded on March 12, 2021, with a total of 62 episodes. It was replaced by First Yaya in its timeslot.
| Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | |
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| Also known as | Hidden Lies |
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (1984) by Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Mark Sicat dela Cruz |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Tayong Dalawa" by Golden Cañedo[1] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 62 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Arlene del Rosario-Pilapil |
| Cinematography | Apollo Anao |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25–34 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 27, 2020 – March 12, 2021 |
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Ginalyn Agpangan Escoto[4]
- Kate Valdez as Caitlyn Malatamban Escoto/Maria Cristina Escoto[5]
- Supporting cast
- Snooky Serna as Amelia "Amy" Malatamban[6][7]
- Dina Bonnevie as Susanna "Sussie" Agpangan[6]
- Migo Adecer as Francisco "Cocoy" Tolentino [6]
- Jay Manalo as Joaquin Escoto[6]
- Jean Saburit as Vanessa Tolentino[7]
- Teresa Loyzaga as Dorcas Escoto-Ñedo[6]
- Faith da Silva as Agatha Escoto Ñedo[6]
- Tanya Montenegro as Glenda Odon[7]
- Benedict Cua as Benedict "Benny" Vargas[7]
- Guest cast
- Lovi Poe as younger Sussie[8]
- Max Collins as younger Amy[8]
- Jason Abalos as younger Joaquin[8]
- Pinky Amador as younger Zenaida[7]
- Yana Asistio as younger Glenda[7]
- Pekto as Randy
- Franco Gray Nerona as Joni
- Elle Ramirez as younger Leng
- Karenina Haniel as Beverly
- Ashley Ortega as Alison
- Cai Cortez as Ezra
- Mark Malana as Tony
- Ralph Noriega as Lander
- Jay Arcilla as Luis
- Shermaine Santiago as Lucy
- Celia Rodriguez as Zenaida
- Gladys Guevarra as Leng
Production
editPrincipal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Filming was continued in September 2020.[10] The series resumed its programming on February 8, 2021.[11]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday earned a 10.2% rating.[12] While the final episode scored a 19.6% rating.[13]
References
edit- ^ Ilaya, Felix. "Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday: "Tayong Dalawa" by Golden Cañedo (OST)". GMA Network. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (November 19, 2019). "Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday coming this 2020". GMA Network. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ "Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday on Super Stream: Presented by Unilever". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Yang, Angelica (January 21, 2020). "Upcoming Kapuso series Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday has a star-studded cast". GMA Network. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 21, 2019). "Barbie Forteza leads remake of Maricel Soriano-Snooky Serna film". PEP. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Garcia, Ma. Angelica (November 19, 2019). "Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday coming this 2020". GMA Network. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "GMA Network's primetime series Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday unveils touching tale between friends-turned-foes". GMA Network. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ "Look Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday cast back on set". GMA Network. September 23, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "GMA Telebabad: This is 2021 Teaser". YouTube. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Judith (January 31, 2020). "Between FPJ's Ang Probinsyano and Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday, who won the ratings game?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Anak Ni Waray vs Anak Ni Biday finale nakamit ang pinakamataas na rating; First Yaya "deadma" sa COVID". PEP. March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.