Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation
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| Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Descendants of the Sun (2016) by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-hoon |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Gaemi |
| Opening theme | "You are My Everything" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Production locations | Fortune Island, Philippines |
| Cinematography | Roman Theodossis |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25–42 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 10 – December 25, 2020 |
Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation is a 2020 Philippine television drama romance action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2016 South Korean television drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on February 10, 2020 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing The Gift. The series concluded on December 25, 2020 with a total of 65 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Cast and characters
[edit]Cast
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Jennylyn Mercado
Dingdong Dantes
- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes[2] as Lucas Manalo
- Jennylyn Mercado[3] as Maxine Dela Cruz
- Supporting cast
- Rocco Nacino as Diego Ramos / Wolf[4]
- Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Moira Defensor[2]
- Andre Paras[5] as Ralph Vergara
- Chariz Solomon[2] as Emma Perez
- Renz Fernandez[2] as Earl Jimeno
- Pancho Magno as Daniel Spencer[6]
- Nicole Kim Donesa as Via Catindig[7]
- Reese Tuazon[5] as Sandra Delgado
- Jenzel Angeles[5] as Hazel Flores
- Bobby Andrews as Eric Chavez[6]
- Ricardo Cepeda as Carlos Defensor[6]
- Paul Salas[2] as Marty Talledo
- Lucho Ayala[2] as Alen Eugenio / Snoopy
- Jon Lucas[8] as Benjo Tamayo / Harry Potter
- Prince Clemente[2] as Randy Katipunan / Picollo
- Antonio Aquitania as Bienvenido Garcia[6]
- Neil Ryan Sese as Rodel Dela Cruz[6]
- Ian Ignacio as Greg Abad[6]
- Rich Asuncion as Janet Pagsisihan[6]
- Carlo Gonzales as Val Domingo[6]
- Roi Vinzon[2] as Abraham Manalo
- Hailey Mendes[2] as Judith Manalo
- Marina Benipayo as Olivia Dela Cruz[6]
- Guest cast
- Mike "Pekto" Nacua[6]
- Tonton Gutierrez as General Cruz[9]
- Sophie Albert as Liza Ayson[9]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Ricardo Sintallan[9]
- Andrew Schimmer as Jimmy[9]
- Sue Prado as Sheila[9]
- Kim Rodriguez as Denise[9]
- Addy Raj as Alif Fayad[9]
- Ronnie Henares as Ed[9]
- Mark Herras as Orly[9]
- Archie Adamos as Lito
Production
[edit]Principal photography commenced in July 2019.[10] It was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] Filming was continued on September 1, 2020 and concluded on September 10, 2020.[12][13] The series resumed its programming on November 5, 2020.[14]
Ratings
[edit]According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Descendants of the Sun earned a 10.5% rating.[15]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | 15th Seoul International Drama Awards | Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year | Descendants of the Sun | Won | [16] |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Nominated | [17] |
| Best Drama Actress | Jennylyn Mercado | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Supporting Actor | Rocco Nacino | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Descendants of the Sun (Stream Together) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Anarcon, James Patrick. "Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Rocco Nacino to join Dingdong Dantes in Descendants of the Sun remake". PEP. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ Eugenio, Monica. "Look: Here's The Main Cast Of Descendants Of The Sun". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Stars who caused major changes in teleseryes: 2020 edition". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ a b c Caligan, Michelle (August 16, 2019). "Look: Jasmine Curtis-Smith at iba pang cast ng Pinoy Descendants of the Sun, sumailalim sa medical training". GMA Network. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation): February 10 na!". YouTube. January 31, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (August 27, 2019). "Nicole Donesa introduces her character Nurse Via in Descendants of the Sun; boyfriend Mark Herras reacts". GMA Network. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Former Hashtags member Jon Lucas, pumirma na sa GMA Artist Center". PEP. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Descendants of the Sun debuts on GMA Telebabad this February 10". GMA Network. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Caligan, Michelle (July 30, 2019). "Look: Pinoy Descendants of the Sun, nagsimula nang mag-taping". GMA Network. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (September 2, 2020). "Descendants of the Sun Ph officially resumes taping". GMA Network. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Dingdong, senti mode sa pagtatapos ng DOTS taping". Balita. September 13, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation returns to primetime on October 26". GMA Network. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 12, 2020). "Descendants of the Sun pilot episode vs. Make It With You: which show wins in the ratings game?". PEP. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Descendants of the Sun Philippine Adaptation wins big in 15th Seoul International Drama Awards". GMA Network. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
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