My Special Tatay
| My Special Tatay | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | The Heart Knows[1] |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Agnes G. Uligan |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | L.A. Madridejos |
| Creative director | Roy C. Iglesias |
| Starring | Ken Chan |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
| Opening theme | "Kahit Man Lang sa Pangarap" by Rita Daniela |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 150 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joseph T. Aleta |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 26-30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | September 3, 2018 – March 29, 2019 |
My Special Tatay (International title: The Heart Knows / transl. My Special Dad) is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 3, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka. The series concluded on March 29, 2019 with a total of 150 episodes. It was replaced by Inagaw na Bituin in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Premise
Boyet, a young man with mild intellectual disability who has a quiet and simple life with his mother, will be changed when they find out that he has a child. Despite their state in life and Boyet's condition, they will take care of the child along with the help of aunt Chona and Boyet's childhood friend, Carol.[3]
Cast and characters
Cast
Ken Chan
Lilet
- Lead cast
- Supporting cast
- Jestoni Alarcon as Edgar Villaroman[5]
- Teresa Loyzaga as Olivia "Via" Salcedo-Villaroman[5]
- Lilet as Isay Mariano[5]
- Carmen Soriano as Soledad Villaroman[5]
- Jillian Ward as Odette S. Villaroman[5]
- Candy Pangilinan as Chona Mariano[5]
- Arra San Agustin as Carol Flores[5]
- Bruno Gabriel as Orville S. Villaroman[5]
- Guest cast
- John Kenneth Giducos as Deckdeck
- Phytos Ramirez as Jeff
- Cheska Diaz as Sheila Flores
- Barbara Miguel as Cindy Flores
- Rubi Rubi as Divine
- Matt Evans as young Edgar[6]
- Valeen Montenegro as young Via[6]
- Empress Schuck as young Isay[6]
- Ashley Rivera as young Chona
- Dominic Roco as Peter Flores
- Elle Ramirez as young Sheila
- Soliman Cruz as Bernardo "Obet" Mariano
- Kyle Ocampo as Eunice
- Johnny Revilla as Faustino Salcedo
- Lito Legaspi[6] as Simon Villaroman
- Bryce Eusebio as teen Boyet
- Euwenn Aleta as young Boyet / Angelo L. Mariano
- Dayara Shane as teen Carol
- Rita Daniela as Susan "Aubrey" P. Labrador-Mariano
- Mikoy Morales as Joselito "Ote" Mendiola
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Britney
- Jazz Ocampo as Erika Roque
- Kristine Abbey as Annie
- Joemarie Nielsen as Bert
- Cyruzz King as Paeng
- Angeli Bayani as Myrna Palomares Labrador
- ER Villa as baby Angelo L. Mariano
- Arny Ross as Monique Roque
- Agimat Maguigad, Cajo Tan, Clint Limbas, JR Palero and Rommel Calupitan as the Katambays
- Alchris Galura as Joel Dimaano
- Jon Romano as Rudy Flores
- Kiel Rodriguez as Dan
- Bernard Vios as Xander
- Frances Makil-Ignacio as Mamita
- Ayra Mariano as Anna
- Tonio Quiazon as Antonio Aguilar
- Lou Veloso as Miong
- Martin del Rosario as Gardo Guzman
- Jervi Cajarop as Bogart
Production
Principal photography concluded in March 2019.[7]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of My Special Tatay earned a 6.6% rating.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1st Inside Showbiz Awards! | Inside Showbiz Choice Performance of the Year | Ken Chan | Won | [9] |
| 13th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards | Most Development-Oriented Drama Program | My Special Tatay | Won | [10] | |
| 17th Gawad Tanglaw | Best Lead Performance in a TV Series | Ken Chan Rita Daniela |
Won | [11] | |
| 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards | TV Actor of the Year (Daytime Drama) | Ken Chan | Won | [12] | |
| Most Popular Program (Daytime Drama) | My Special Tatay | Won | |||
| 7th Kagitingan Awards | TV Personality | Ken Chan | Won | [13] | |
| TV Drama | My Special Tatay | Won | |||
| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Power Tandem of the Year | Ken Chan Rita Daniela |
Won | [14] | |
| Best Daytime Drama Series | My Special Tatay | Nominated | |||
| VP Choice Awards | TV Actor of the Year | Ken Chan | Won | [15] |
References
- ^ "The Heart Knows". Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "My Special Tatay (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "My Special Tatay". Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ Ilaya, Felix (July 31, 2018). "Ken Chan, to play a father with mild intellectual disability on 'My Special Tatay'". Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Tantiangco, Aya (August 3, 2018). "Ken Chan, balik-Afternoon Prime via 'My Special Tatay'; Lilet, balik-telebisyon". Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "My Special Tatay: Ang nakaraan ni Isay Teaser". YouTube. August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 20, 2019). "WATCH: Teresa Loyzaga gets emotional over last taping day of 'My Special Tatay'". GMA Network. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "GMA Drama on Twitter". September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ THEPULSETEAM (March 4, 2019). "FULL LIST: The Winners of Inside Showbiz Awards". OneMega. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ "GMA Network shows, personalities lauded anew at UPLB's 13th Gandingan Awards". www.gmanetwork.com. March 19, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 23, 2019). "GMA-7 wins Best TV Station at 17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ ittynG (February 14, 2019). "GMA Network wins Best Station at 7th Kagitingan Awards". Phil News. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ "GMA Network wins Best Station at 7th Kagitingan Awards". Manila Standard. June 12, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!". Retrieved December 22, 2020.
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