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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Lord Alvin Madridejos |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | Alden Richards |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 105 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lyn Atienza |
| Cinematography | Alberto Banzon |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20-41 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | September 16, 2019 – February 7, 2020 |
The Gift is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars Alden Richards. It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Love You Two. The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation in its timeslot.
Premise
Joseph, a vendor in Divisoria uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of clairvoyance.[2]
Cast and characters
Cast
Alden Richards
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Christian Vasquez
Betong Sumaya
- Lead cast
- Alden Richards as Joseph Toledo / Serafin "Sep" Apostol[3]
- Supporting cast
- Jean Garcia as Nadia Montes-Toledo/Marcelino[3]
- Jo Berry as Strawberry "Straw" Apostol Anzures[3]
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Charito "Char" Apostol[3]
- Martin del Rosario as Jared M. Marcelino[3]
- Mikee Quintos as Amor[3]
- Christian Vasquez as Javier R. Marcelino[3]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Francine Delgado[3]
- Mikoy Morales as Benedict "Bistek" Tecson [3]
- Divine Tetay as Tonya[3]
- Betong Sumaya as Asi[3]
- Luz Valdez as Puring Reyes Marcelino[4]
- Victor Anastacio as Andoy[4]
- Ysabel Ortega as Sabina M. Marcelino[3]
- Thia Thomalla as Faith Salcedo[3]
- Guest cast
- TJ Trinidad as Gener Toledo[4]
- Meg Imperial as Lizette
- Ruru Madrid as Eloy[5]
- Louise Bolton as Maggie
- Gerald Madrid as Carlo
- Michael Flores as Rambo
- Mosang as Baby
- Allan Paule as Andres
- Aaron Villanueva as baby Sep
- Khaine Hernandez as younger Sep
- Leandro Baldemor as Luis
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Ortiz
- Skelly Clarkson as Taba
- John Kenneth Giducos as Tolits
- Dunhill Banzon as Dan
- Jay Arcilla as Mando
- Cheska Diaz as Felicia Salcedo
- Lui Manansala as Daisy
- Orlando Sol as Bomber
- Omar Flores as Alcazar
- Simon Ibarra as a priest
- Dion Ignacio as a former boyfriend
- Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
- JD Lopez as Nonoy
- Froilan Manto as a manager
- Zane Mariñas as Manny
- Ranty Portento as Mike
- Dexter Macalintal as Viena
- Froilan Sales as a policeman
- Shermaine Santiago as a bank teller
- Regine Tolentino as Anna
- Peggy Rico Tuazon as Niño's mother
- Lander Vera-Perez as a syndicate member
- Roadfill as Benok
- Brylle Mondejar as a doctor
- Marlon Mance as Castillo
- Gilleth Sandico as Gloria
- Marx Topacio as younger Javier
- Kristine Abbey as Abby
- Faith da Silva as younger Charito
- Tanya Gomez as Lourdes
- Marnie Lapus as Lian
- Dave Bornea as Jacob
- Ramon Christopher as Alcazar
- Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
- Bembol Roco as Crispin Anzures
- Raquel Monteza as Lolita Anzures
- Dominic Roco as younger Crispin
- Sophie Albert as Helga Ventura-Apostol
- Robert Ortega as Oliver
- Mika Gorospe as Lorraine
- Baste Granfon as Kyle Cordero
- Smokey Manaloto as Bradley Ventura
- Leanne Bautista as Meryll Ventura
- Channel Morales as Paula
- Epy Quizon as Gabriel
- Dindo Arroyo as Johnson
- Biboy Ramirez as Caleb
- Muriel Lomadilla as Jun
- Paolo Paraiso as Lester
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 4th GEMS Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Alden Richards | Won | [6] |
| 2020 | 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Drama Series Program | The Gift | Won | [7] |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Charles Jacob Brix | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Drama Actor | Alden Richards | Nominated | |||
| Best Primetime Drama Series | The Gift | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "The Gift Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ↑ "About The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Ruiz, Marah (August 24, 2019). "BEHIND THE SCENES: Cast ng 'The Gift,' nag-shoot na ng publicity photos". GMA Network. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- 1 2 3 "Alden Richards sparks hope and finds his true purpose in GMA's 'The Gift'". GMA Network. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ↑ Ruiz, Marah (September 13, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Ruru Madrid takes on a challenging cameo role in 'The Gift'". GMA Network. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ↑ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (January 13, 2020). "Aicelle Santos and Alden Richards big winners in GEMS Awards". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ↑ "GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
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