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The Legal Wife
GenreMelodrama, family drama, romance
Created byHenry King Quitain
Jay Fernando
Written byRonalisa Co
Reign Andre Loleng
Generiza Reyes
Directed byRory B. Quintos
Dado C. Lumibao
Creative directorJohnny delos Santos
StarringAngel Locsin
Jericho Rosales
Maja Salvador
JC de Vera
Narrated byAngel Locsin as Monica
Opening themeHanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin by Angeline Quinto[1]
ComposerWilly Cruz
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino, English
No. of episodes79 (as of May 19, 2014)
Production
Executive producerSackey Prince-Pendatun
Production locationPhilippines
EditorsJoy Buenaventura
Ayen del Carmen-Gulang
John Ryan Bonifacio
Running time30-45 minutes
Monday - Friday at 21:15 (PST)
Production companyStar Creatives Group
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseJanuary 27, 2014 (2014-01-27) –
present

The Legal Wife is a 2014 Filipino melodramatic family drama television series broadcasting on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on January 27, 2014, replacing Maria Mercedes.[2][3][4] Directed by Rory B. Quintos and Dado C. Lumibao,[5] the series serves as a primetime comeback for Angel Locsin who had last starred in the fantasy drama television series Imortal in 2010, and the first television series for JC de Vera on ABS-CBN.[4] Together with Locsin and de Vera, the series is also topbilled by Jericho Rosales and Maja Salvador.[5] It is the eighth television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN filmed in high definition.[citation needed]

Plot

The story revolves around Monica Santiago (Angel Locsin). Due to the past she encountered with her mother Eloisa (Rio Locsin), her life is put through the test in a whole new environment with her father Javier (Christopher de Leon), and her two brothers Javi (Joem Bascon) and Jasper (Ahron Villena). Through a set of circumstances, she will meet and fall in love with Adrian (Jericho Rosales), the man who will teach her how to love again, and the man who can also break her heart.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

Extended

  • Bernard Palanca as Miguel Zapanta
  • Vandolph Quizon as Samboy
  • Joe Vargas as Andrew de Villa
  • Pamu Pamorada as Trish de Villa
  • Sonjia Calit as Gwen
  • Leo Rialp as Eduardo "Gramps" Esquivel
  • Pinky Marquez as Emma Alvaro
  • Michael Flores as Bob Rivera
  • Thou Reyes as Jon
  • Dionne Monsanto as Rhea
  • Zeppi Borromeo as Anton
  • Carla Humphries as Audrey
  • Johan Santos as Vincent "Vince" Madriaga
  • Yogo Singh as Thirdy Santiago
  • Jesse James Ongteco as young Thirdy

Cameo

  • Menggie Cobarrubias as Jacob Santiago
  • Dang Cruz as young Yaya Krising
  • Odette Khan as Yaya Krising
  • Jaime Fabregas as Leo Zapanta
  • Ricardo Cepeda
  • Eslove Briones as Jack
  • Toby Alejar as Ronnie Estrella
  • Bodjie Pascua as Uncle Judge
  • Dianne Medina as Tanya Tamayo
  • Darla Sauler as himself
  • Raquel Monteza as Marissa Gonzales
  • Niña Dolino as Digna
  • Brent Javier as Marco de Leon
  • Kalila Aguilos as Teacher
  • Nina Ricci Alagao

Special participation

Production

Prior to the official airing of the show, its working titles were originally known as Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin,[7][8] and as Tubig at Langis.[9] Jake Cuenca was originally part of the main cast,[10] but was replaced by JC de Vera. Paulo Avelino was also reported to be part of the series but later backed out due to personal reasons.[11] Avelino was later replaced by Jericho Rosales.[12]

Filming of the series began in October 2013.[13]

Scheduling

The Legal Wife was originally planned to air on October 28, 2013.[14] It was later pushed back to November 2013 and was set to replace Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin. But due to the request of Koreanovela fans and taping conflicts because of Typhoon Yolanda, the airing was postponed because of Korean drama When a Man Falls in Love.[5][15] Eventually, the series had its pilot episode broadcast last January 27, 2014 as part of ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block. Initially, the series was supposed to replace When a Man Falls in Love, but later ends up taking over the timeslot vacated by Maria Mercedes due to the demand of Koreanovela fans.[16][17]

Reception

Critical reception

Prior to the official airing of the television series, ABS-CBN launched several teasers of the show. One was the slapping scene between Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador's characters aired on January 1, 2014. The trailer was well received and went even viral all over the web, creating parodies and memes.[18]

Since the first episode, the show became a hot topic online and even trended on Twitter worldwide.[6]

Television ratings

Basing on the data gathered by Kantar Media, the pilot episode earned 21.1% of national viewership, making it the 5th most watched primetime program. It also topped its timeslot beating its rival program Rhodora X of GMA Network which garnered a rating of 11%.[19] From the data gathered by AGB Nielsen Philippines, the program registered of 23.9% Mega Manila viewership, beating Rhodora X which only registered a viewership of 15.8%.[20] During the month of January, the show garnered an average rating of 21.5%—basing on Kantar Media's national ratings survey—landing as the 8th most watched primetime program.[21] The show received an all time high rating on April 24, 2014 with a whopping 29.4%, higher than average in a show in its time slot based on Kantar Media.

Media Pilot Finale Rating Rank Source
Timeslot Primetime
Kantar Media January 27, 2014 To be determined 21.0% #1 #5 [22]
AGB Nielsen 23.9% #1 #4 [23]

Theme song

The song Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin? was originally performed by Sharon Cuneta and served as the theme song for the 1996 film Madrasta, which also starred Cuneta alongside Claudine Barretto and Christopher de Leon. The film was produced by Star Cinema.

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ "Angeline Quinto wows with 'Legal Wife' theme song". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Truth calms intense filled Maria Mercedes finale". ABS-CBN News. January 25, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e "The Legal Wife casts" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on March 24, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Angel Locsin returns to primetime TV via "The Legal Wife"". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 21, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b c Kristhoff Cagape (October 25, 2013). "'The Legal Wife 'is ABS-CBN's newest primetime offering". Push. Retrieved March 24, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e "'The Legal Wife' pilot creates Twitter buzz". ABS-CBN News. January 28, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Baby E (June 23, 2013). "Odette Khan hinanap kay Angel ang dating manliligaw". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Rachelle Siazon (June 13, 2013). "Maja Salvador says her new soap with Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales is a big step in her career" (in Filipino and English). Push. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. ^ "After 'Imortal,' Angel excited about new soap". ABS-CBN News. October 13, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Miguel Dumaual (July 11, 2013). "'Mira Bella' and 6 upcoming Kapamilya soaps". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Why did Paulo Avelino back out of series with Angel?". ABS-CBN News. September 19, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Christine Denny (October 3, 2013). "Jericho Rosales wins acting award in Guam; he will have Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador as co-stars in next project". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Jericho to begin taping for new soap next week". ABS-CBN News. October 9, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Is it over for Angel, Phil Younghusband?". ABS-CBN News. October 21, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Vinia Vivar (October 29, 2013). "Maja pinairal ang propesyonalismo kaya tinanggap ang kabit na role". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ Chuck Smith (January 21, 2014). "Marian: No rivalry with Angel over competing shows". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ Nestor U. Torre (January 31, 2014). "It's a date". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ Miguel Dumaual (January 8, 2014). "Angel-Maja slapping scene generates meme". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ "'Legal Wife' pilot draws strong ratings, rules timeslot". ABS-CBN News. January 29, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  20. ^ "BATTLE OF PILOT EPISODES: Carmela and The Legal Wife". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 28, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ "ABS-CBN topped nationwide ratings in January". ABS-CBN News. February 6, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ Mark Angelo Ching (February 14, 2014). "Kantar Media-TNS Total Philippines Household Ratings (January 25-31, 2014): Buzz ng Bayan triumphs on Sunday daytime block". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 29, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ Mark Angelo Ching (February 12, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (January 24-31, 2014): The Legal Wife pilot lands on 4th place while Carmela lands on 7th place". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 29, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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