We Will Survive is a 2016 Philippine comedy-drama television series directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervyn Brondial, starring Pokwang and Melai Cantiveros.[1][2] The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from February 29, 2016 to July 15, 2016,[3] replacing Pasión de Amor and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7. Starting April 18, 2016, it was demoted to ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block to give way for My Super D.
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Mel Mendoza-del Rosario |
| Developed by | Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo |
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| Opening theme | "I Will Survive" by Jona Viray |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| No. of episodes | 97 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Aimee Fabian-Sumalde |
| Producer | Mel Mendoza-del Rosario |
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| Editor | Dennis A. Salgado |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMO Unit |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | February 29 – July 15, 2016 |
Premise edit
Two probinsiyanas and childhood friends, Wilma; a sure-footed family woman and Maricel; a risk-taking dreamer, both experienced heartaches that sealed their friendship—but after these heartaches, they both had a resolve that they will survive.
Wilma decides to go to Manila to forget her heartache, and find growth in terms of her career—for herself, and her family. Maricel on the other hand, decides to stay in Albay to focus on her dream and become a Hotel General Manager. With Wilma's temporary absence in Maricel's life, Maricel meets a man who will help her recover from her heartache and she immediately falls in love with this man.
Both Wilma and Maricel are seemingly recovering from their past heartaches, until one day, their lives are both shaken by one ultimate test of their friendship.
Will Wilma and Maricel survive?
Cast and characters edit
Main cast edit
- Pokwang as Wilmalyn "Wilma" Bonanza-San Juan
- Melai Cantiveros as Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Rubio-Rustia
Supporting cast edit
- Carlo Aquino as Pocholo Rustia
- Jeric Raval as Edwin San Juan
- John Steven de Guzman as Jude Rubio
- Bea Saw as Ana Fe Adlao
- Maris Racal as Jenny Bonanza-Ataiza
- McCoy de Leon as Ralph Ataiza
- Vangie Labalan as Maria Judith "Judy" Rubio
- Bing Davao as Nestor Bonanza
- Ahron Villena as Rodel Bernardo
Recurring cast edit
- Joshua Zamora as Edwin Villalobos
- Alchris Galura as Arnold Bonanza
- Genevieve Reyes as Sarah Bonanza
- Franco Rodriguez as Jesus "Jess" Espiritu
- Jana Agoncillo as Anya San Juan
- Marissa Delgado as Luz San Juan
Guest cast edit
- Desiree del Valle as Jessica
- Jose Sarasola as Toffer
- Kristel Fulgar as Cyrille
- Kate Alejandrino as Michelle
- Alyssa Kangleon as Jamie
- Via Antonio as Gail
- Levi Ignacio as Roy
- Epifania "Direk Panying" Limon as Mags
- Jong Cuenco as Mr. Rustia
- Jhade Soberano as June
Episodes edit
Ratings edit
| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | SOURCE |
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16.7%
(5:45pm) |
14.5%
(5:00pm) |
16.5%
(5:45pm) |
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Timeslot edit
We Will Survive originally aired at 5:45 PM as part of the network's Primetime Bida evening block.
On April 18, 2016, the drama was later moved to Kapamilya Gold afternoon block in a new timeslot at 5:00 PM.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "POKWANG, MELAI TEAM UP FOR THE FIRST TIME TO SHOW BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP IN "WE WILL SURVIVE"" (Press release). ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. February 24, 2016. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016.
{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (February 19, 2016). "WE WILL SURVIVE Full Trailer: This February 29 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ "Pokwang-Melai soap to debut on February 29". ABS-CBN News. February 19, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ National TV Ratings (February 29, 2016 – Monday)
- ^ National TV Ratings (March 8, 2016 – Tuesday)
- ^ "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JULY 15-17, 2016)". Archived from the original on July 21, 2016.
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