Niña Niño (transl. girl boy) is a Philippine television drama comedy series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Thop Nazareno, it stars Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr. It aired on the network's Todo Max Primetime Singko line up from April 5, 2021, to May 19, 2022, replacing Paano ang Pangako? and was replaced by Dear God.
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| Directed by | Thop Nazareno |
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| Opening theme | "Lapit" by Zephanie Dimaranan |
| Composer | Yeng Constantino |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 202 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location | Dolores, Quezon |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera |
| Running time | 45-60 minutes |
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| Network | TV5 |
| Release | April 5, 2021 – May 19, 2022 |
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| Ang Himala ni Niño | |
Plot
editIn the first story, Niña (Maja Salvador) was a girl who does not believe in miracles. She thrived somebody's essentials to benefit her and her Lola Belen (Ruby Ruiz) who was born to Gloria (Lilet) then left for a reason due to poor living. After eight years, she returned to Brgy. Consolacion along with his second child Niño (Noel Comia Jr.). Gloria revealed she was beaten by her own husband and she is trying to get away. After sunset, Lola Belen went missing after long hunting despite that she had died in a collision. Meanwhile, in Belen's demise in the family, they are convinced to start acting as con-artist for their potential income to the siblings, after when Niño had a stomachache, Niña had caught by the tanods of the stealing property and both were run out quickly and they jump on a truck which brings them to Sitio Santa Ynez where they live a new life until an unexpected event changes everything.[1]
While Niña and Niño escaped through the remote area of Sta. Ynez, they had to find ways in receiving true faith for themselves and connected to healing rituals while they found Ka Iking, they had discovered happy thoughts for earning big income and return on the basic act. This little town was ruled by Kapitana Pinang (Dudz Teraña) who was very strict and interested in making more and more money. Later on, they met Kagawad Isay (Moi Bien), who initially lets them stay in her house, until a disagreement between Nina and Isay's brother forced them to leave, but Isay gave them the empty lot she owns as a place to build their house.
Niño meanwhile, acquired healing powers after being accidentally slipped on the brook, hitting his head on a rock. He lays in coma, until he woke up, seemingly acquired the ability to heal sickness and illnesses, becoming a faith healer on the barangay.
On the sequel, the siblings return to Santa Ynez after leaving once again for Manila. They are now more stable as siblings, and they had to face the same situations as they were there once before.
Cast and characters
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- Main cast
- Maja Salvador[2] as Niña Domingo
- Noel Comia Jr.[2] as Niño Domingo
- Supporting cast
- Lilet as Gloria Domingo
- Arron Villaflor[2] as Bert
- Empoy Marquez[2] as Gardo
- Nikki Valdez[2] as Ester Magsino
- Ian Pangilinan[2] as Pol
- Sachzna Laparan[2] as Janet
- Junyka Santarin[2] as Jen Jen
- Moi Bien[2] as Kagawad / Kapitana Isabelle "Isay" Bako
- Dudz Teraña[2] as Felino "Pinang" Fuentes
- Rowi Du as Tanod Orly
- Noel Comia Sr. as Jaime
- Denise Joaquin[2] as Delia
- JM Salvado as Kaloy
- Rener Concepcion[2] as Ka Iking
- Laydee Gasalao as Fe
- Pooh[2] as Andie
- Yayo Aguila as Yasmin
- Kat Galang as Mayumi
- Gio Alvarez as Tonio
- Miles Ocampo as Honey
- Mutya Orquia as Veronica
- Giselle Sanchez as Vanessa
- Michelle Vito as Michelle
- Joey Marquez as Daniel
- Izzy Canillo as Ethan
- Marissa Delgado as Governor Virginia
- Sunshine Cruz as Diana
- Ritz Azul as Jackie
- Raul Dillo as Mang Temyeng
- Kakai Bautista as Joyce
- Harvey Bautista as Marius
- Mon Confiado as Greg
- Nikko Natividad as Ulysses
- JC Santos as Alex
- Matet de Leon as Evelyn
- Jairus Aquino as Richard
- Igi Boy Flores as Andoy
- Rhap Aquino as Nando
- Nanette Inventor as Thelma
- Precious Lara Quigaman as Doc Kim
- Angel Albino as Belinda
- Joem Bascon as Nelson
- Guest cast
- Ruby Ruiz as Belen Domingo
- Piolo Pascual[3] as Mayor Christopher Charles Juarez
Production
editThe full trailer for the series was released on March 19, 2021. The show airs every Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (PST). Originally, the show also aired on Wednesdays and Fridays prior to the start of the 2021 PBA season, in which, the show limited its airings to give way to the PBA Season,
From June 16 and 18, 2021 episodes of the show were pre-empted to give way for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers matches involving the Philippines men's national basketball team.
Also, the Wednesday and Friday episodes from July 16, 2021, onwards were pre-empted to give way to the 2021 PBA season. beginning with the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup. Despite the season ending, the show's Wednesday and Friday airings did not return, being filled by Cine Cinco Hollywood Edition.
The April 14, 2022, episode of the show were pre-empted to give way for the Maundy Thursday special programming in observance of Holy Week.
On May 9, 2022, the show was pre-empted to give way for the TV5's Bilang Pilipino 2022 coverage on the 2022 Philippine general election.
From its premiere until December 30, 2021, the program was also aired on Cignal TV's Colours via a delayed telecast at 8:00 p.m.
This series is currently streaming on Netflix.
2nd revival
editTV5 had announced in August that the show will have a sequel as Niña Niño: Ang Pagbabalik sa Sta. Ynez. The show aired from September 4, 2023, to February 20, 2024, replacing More Than Friends and was replaced by Wanted sa Radyo.
Spin-off series
editA spin-off series title Ang Himala ni Niño has been announced on June 21, 2024, which will release on September 30, 2024. This will serve as a prequel to the original series.
Accolades
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| Year | Award giving body | Category | Recipients & Nominees | Results | Source |
| 2021 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021 | Best Drama Series (National Winner) | Niña Niño | Won | [4] |
| Best Actress in A Leading Role (National Winner) | Maja Salvador | Won | [4] | ||
References
edit- ^ "Maja Salvador joins TV5 in new teleserye". BusinessMirror. March 30, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Maja Salvador banners prime series on TV5". Manila Standard Today. March 28, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Piolo Pascual joining TV5's Nina Nino a week after his ABS-CBN contract signing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ a b https://25j12o2yh5jz386f6x10j2nd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/List-of-NW21-_-Categories_Finale-for-Release-30.09-v1010.pdf [bare URL PDF]