Sparkle U (also known as Sparkle University) is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on October 1, 2023 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on January 28, 2024 with a total of 18 episodes. It was replaced by Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis in its timeslot.

Sparkle U
Title card
Also known asSparkle University
GenreDrama
Created byDode Cruz
Written by
  • J-mee Katanyag
  • Mikee Ladera
  • Meryl Bunyi
  • Louize Al-Shehri
  • Mark Duane Angos[1]
  • Patrick Ilagan
  • Renei Dimla
Directed by
  • Barry Gonzales (#Frenemies and #Ghosted)
  • Ralfh Manuel Malabunga (#SoundTrip)[2]
Creative directorAloy Adlawan[1]
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Kaye Cadsawan (#Frenemies)
  • Erwin Hilado (#Ghosted and #SoundTrip)[1]
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseOctober 1, 2023 (2023-10-01) –
January 28, 2024 (2024-01-28)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[3]

Cast and characters edit

#Frenemies
  • Shayne Sava as Rebecca "Bekang" de Dios[4]
  • Roxie Smith as Yazmine "Yazzi" Martinez[5]
  • Abdul Raman as Juan Enrique "Drake" dela Rosa III[6]
  • Zephanie as Susanne "Sue" Gara[5]
  • Michael Sager as Marco Roy Ignacio[5]
  • Anjay Anson as Wado[5]
  • Lauren King as Yarah Emmanuel[5]
  • Vanessa Peña as Yamine "Yam" Agustin[5]
  • Princess Aliyah as Raeka dela Rosa[5]
  • Matt Lozano as Basti
  • Liza Lorena as Aling Matilda "Tindeng" de Dios
  • Leandro Baldemor as Rebecco "Reb" de Dios
  • Sue Prado as Zarah Martinez
  • Geleen Eugenio as Miranda Ignacio
  • Jelai Andres as Claris Lucas
  • Rain Matienzo as Jen Z
#Ghosted
#SoundTrip
  • Zephanie as Susanne "Sue" Gara[7]
  • Michael Sager as Marco Roy Ignacio[7]
  • Althea Ablan[7] as Alyssa Mae Geronimo
  • Matthew Uy[7] as Ethan Santiago
  • Vanessa Peña[8] as Yamine "Yam" Agustin
  • Lauren King[8] as Yarah Emmanuel
  • Gaea Mischa[8] as Sharifa Cabrido
  • Gilleth Sandico as Maya Rivera
  • Marlon Mance as Donald Geronimo
  • Geleen Eugenio[8] as Miranda Ignacio
  • Fredmoore de los Santos as Efren Gara
  • Rain Matienzo as Jen Z

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "GMA Network's new youth-oriented series Sparkle U starts its classes on Oct. 1". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Zephanie turns emotional as Sparkle U: #SoundTrip director Ralfh Manuel Malabunga praises her". GMA Network. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Sparkle U: #Frienemies - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "GMA brings forth newest youth-oriented series Sparkle U". Manila Standard. March 20, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "New weekend afternoon fave: GMA's Sparkle U". Daily Tribune. March 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "GMA brings forth newest youth-oriented series Sparkle U". GMA Network. March 16, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c d "#SoundTrip". Facebook.
  8. ^ a b c d "Listen to the melody of love, friendship, and dreams with new Sparkle U story #Soundtrip". GMA Network. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

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