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Revision as of 08:08, 21 March 2010
| Dear Friend | |
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| Starring | Jolina Magdangal Marvin Agustin Various Artists |
| Country of origin |  Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 83 (as of March 14, 2010) |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | multi-camera set up |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | August 10, 2008 – present |
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| Obra SRO Cinemaserye | |
Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer. The show is hosted by Concert Princess Jolina Magdangal and actor Marvin Agustin. [1]
Show
The first season featured one story per episode. The stories came from the viewers who emailed those in their email address. The first episode was starred by Jennica Garcia and Mart Escudero[2]. Some of the stories were parted into two episodes like Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras' story. A two part special featured the host of the show, Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin. The highest rating achieved until now was 18% which is Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras episode.
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Second Season
The second season was now mixed stories of the senders and viewers. This first story of the season has 8 episodes but the following stories only had 4. This are the following stories:
Bulong ng Puso
| Air-date | |
| Title | Bulong ng Puso |
| Synopsis | TBA |
| Director | TBA |
| Writer(s) | TBA |
| Cast | Jennica Garcia, Mart Escudero, Rich Asuncion & Dion Ignacio |
Magkaribal
| Air-date | |
| Title | Magkaribal |
| Synopsis | TBA |
| Director | TBA |
| Writer(s) | TBA |
| Cast | Katrina Halili, Alfred Vargas, Jewel Mische & JC Tiuseco |
Igorota
| Air-date | |
| Title | Igorota |
| Synopsis | TBA |
| Director | TBA |
| Writer(s) | TBA |
| Cast | Glaiza de Castro, Patrick Garcia & Polo Ravales[3] |
| Air-date | May 17, 2009 - June 7, 2009 |
| Title | Madrasta |
| Synopsis | "Madrasta" tells the story of two women whose lives are intertwined by shades of intrigue, personal ambitions and resentment.
Gellie (Iwa Moto) is often misjudged as a flirtatious, easy to get type of girl by her schoolmates. Unknown to them, Gellie is trying to cope with her harrowing experience as a battered girlfriend. During these trying times, she finds comfort in the arms of Arnold (Gary Estrada), the owner of the school where she studies. On one occasion, Shiela (Yasmien Kurdi) chances upon Gellie talking to Arnold and immediately gives the wrong impression that Gellie toys with older men. She brands Gellie as a gold-digger. Gellie and Arnold start seeing each other and despite their age differences, they fall in love instantly. However, things get complicated on the day of their engagement. Gellie discovers that Shiela is Arnold's daughter, her former classmate who spread the false rumors about her. |
| Director | Jay Altajeros |
| Cast | Yasmien Kurdi, Iwa Moto, Gary Estrada & Marco Alcaraz[4] |
| Air-date | June 14, 2009 - July 15, 2009 |
| Title | Bakasyonistas |
| Synopsis | Girlfriends Gina (Isabel Oli), Tracy (Sheena Halili) and Mia (Ryza Cenon) plan a vacation getaway to unwind and bond together. Similarly, buddies Aaron (Rainier Castillo), Troy (Chris Cayzer) and Alex (Mark Herras) hit the road to chill, de-stress and have fun.
They bump into each other at the same resort and are forced to stay in one rest house. To make matters worse, the six of them have different personalities and individual inhibitions with their new set of friends. Will they gamble everything in love? Will this spark a new flame in their exciting love lives? Can these guys sweep these charming ladies off their feet and become the perfect sweethearts? |
| Director | Gil tejada Jr. |
| Cast | Mark Herras, Isabel Oli, Ryza Cenon, Chris Cayzer, Sheena Halili & Rainier Castillo [5] |
| Air-date | July 12, 2009 - August 12, 2009 |
| Title | Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay |
| Synopsis | After five years of running away from home due to a failed love life, Rachel (Sunshine Dizon) is back to start a new leaf on her life and career. Beautiful and successful, Rachel is staying at the top of her game as a famous and in demand wedding coordinator.
She perfectly knows what to do to make any wedding a fabulous and splendid event until she meets Dianne (Chynna Ortaleza), an ecstatic bride who picks Rachel as the wedding coordinator for her wedding. Rachel's life is turned upside down when she discovers that Micheal (Polo Ravales), her ex-boyfriend and former groom to be who didn't show up on their wedding day, is engaged to her client, Dianne. How will Rachel confront her past and face the man who made her life miserable? Will there be a second chance for the former lovers to reunite? |
| Director | Don Michael Perez |
| Cast | Sunshine Dizon, Polo Ravales & Chynna Ortaleza[6] |
| Air-date | August 9 |
| Title | Karibal |
| Synopsis | Cheska (Jennylyn Mercado) falls in love with her boss Darrell (Wendell Ramos). But their age differences and Cheska's immature and childish nature hamper their relationship. The two constantly engage in verbal battles.
In a few chance encounters, Claire (Jean Garcia) meets Darrell and sparks fly between the two. During Darrell's predicament over his love life, he finds consolation in Claire, who is more mature and understanding beyond her years. What's more, Claire is smarter and more charming compared to Cheska. Soon, Darrell discovers that Claire is Cheska's mom. And that's when things really get complicated. This revelation marks a deep estrangement between mother and daughter. Can Claire and Cheska bridge the gap that tarnished their relationship? How will Darrell resolve the conflict between the two women who play important roles in his life? As the mother and daughter relationship is tested, can this still be saved |
| Director | Andoy Ranay |
| Cast | Jennylyn Mercado, Wendell Ramos, Jean Garcia,Hero Angeles[7] |
Three Bachelors
| Air-date | TBA |
| Title | Three Bachelors |
| Synopsis | TBA |
| Director | TBA |
| Writer(s) | TBA |
| Cast | Jennica Garcia, Paulo Avelino , Mart Escudero, Jay R & Kyla |
Special
| Air-date | November 2009 |
| Title | Special |
| Synopsis | TBA |
| Director | TBA |
| Writer(s) | TBA |
| Cast | JC de Vera, Ynna Asistio and Jewel Mische |
| Air-date | December 2009 |
| Title | My Christmas List |
| Synopsis | TBA |
| Director | TBA |
| Writer(s) | TBA |
| Cast | Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza, Aljur Abrenica, Jhake Vargas, Krystal Reyes and Bea Binene |
Almost A Love Story
| Air-date | February 2010 |
| Title | Almost A Love Story |
| Synopsis | The story starts while Hannah (Rhian Ramos), 15 years old and Rommel (TJ Trinidad)24 year old. They love each other but fate will have them separated. They will then again meet after six years when Hanna is already engaged to Luigi (Paulo Avelino). |
| Director | Topel Lee |
| Cast | Rhian Ramos, TJ Trinidad, Paulo Avelino, Arci Munoz |
My Stalking Heart
| Air-date | March 2010 |
| Title | My Stalking Heart |
| Synopsis | Doris (Jennica) is thrilled. She expects a marriage proposal from her longtime boyfriend Eric (Marvin). But as soon as he returns, Doris is shattered to hear the news that he had found a new girlfriend. He wants to break up with her.
Devastated after being dumped by her beau, Doris wants Eric back in her life so she stalks him and rents a house to spy on Eric and his new girl Nina (Jeff). Doris meets Julio (Carl), who happens to be Nina’s best friend and secret lover in the house. And like Doris, he is heartbroken to know that Nina is attached with someone else. Wanting to win back their respective flames, Doris and Julio agree to secretly spy on Eric and Nina. They want to split up. Eventually, they will succeed and rekindle their romance with their partners. But that’s when Doris and Julio realize that they miss and love each other. Destiny brought them together and proved that love can be found when and where you least expect it. Will the newly-smitten lovers gamble everything on love? Will these guys become the perfect sweethearts for these charming ladies? Can someone fall in love with a complete stranger and be truly love struck with that person? |
| Director | Mac Alejandre |
| Cast | Jennica Garcia, Carl Guevarra, Jef Gaitan, Marvin Kiefer |