The Cure (TV series)
The Cure | |
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Created by | Dode Cruz |
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Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
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Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 65 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
Production location | Philippines |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 20-35 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Content Group |
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Network | GMA Network |
Release | April 30 July 27, 2018 | –
The Cure is a 2018 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on April 30, 2018 replacing Sherlock Jr. on the network's Telebabad line up and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV.[1] The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Victor Magtanggol on its timeslot.
Premise
The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate to find treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of an infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua start to find a cure.[2]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Jennylyn Mercado as Charity “Charie” Valdez-Salvador[3]
- Tom Rodriguez as Dr. Gregory “Greg” Salvador[4]
- Supporting cast
- Mark Herras as Darius[5]
- LJ Reyes as Katrina Contes[5]
- Jay Manalo as Fernan/Supremo[5]
- Jaclyn Jose as Evangeline Lazaro[5]
- Diva Montelaba as Suzy[5]
- Arra San Agustin as Anna Lazaro
- Ronnie Henares as Eduardo
- Leanne Bautista as Hope V. Salvador[5]
- Guest cast
- Ken Chan as Joshua "Josh" Lazaro[5]
- Irma Adlawan as Agnes Salvador
- Glenda Garcia as Lorna Valdez
- Maricris Garcia as Josie
- John Feir as Jimboy Marquez
- Jhoana Marie Tan as April Sison
- Gerald Madrid as Lito Sison
- Edwin Reyes as General Jomalesa
- Jacob Briz as Yel
- Jazz Yburan as Aja
- Bruce Roeland as Dex
- Vincent Magbanua as Lowie
- Matt Evans as Elmer
- Kris Bernal as Myra[6]
- Yul Servo as Lando
- Shyr Valdez as Becky
- Renz Valerio as Cesar
- Kiel Rodriguez as Arvin
- Lotlot de Leon as Sister Rosita
- Teresa Loyzaga as Mariz Almijarez
- Maritess Joaquin as Myrna
- Pen Medina as Rigor
- Kylie Padilla as Adira Aguilar[7]
- Ruru Madrid as Xavier[8]
- Janice Hung as Valda
- Emilio Garcia as Rudy Aguilar
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the final episode of The Cure scored an 11% rating.[9]
References
- ^ "WATCH: New Kapuso shows this 2018". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "The Cure". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Get infected with 'The Cure' Meet the Cast and Characters". April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via 'The Cure'". January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Geli, Bianca (April 19, 2018). "LOOK: Meet the cast of 'The Cure'". Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ Geli, Bianca (May 24, 2018). "LOOK: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa 'The Cure'". Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar"". June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Ruru Madrid back to primetime via 'The Cure'". Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ "How did The Cure final episode in AGB ratings?". July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.