Akusada
2025 Philippine television drama series
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Akusada (transl. accuser / international title: Her Name Was Carolina) is a 2025 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on June 30, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on October 31, 2025 with a total of 89 episodes.[3]
| Akusada | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Also known as | Her Name Was Carolina[1] |
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Starring | Andrea Torres |
| Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
| Opening theme | "Alam ko Lang" by Jeniffer Maravilla[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 89 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 21–29 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | June 30 – October 31, 2025 |
Premise
In order to protect her family, a woman will disguise under a different identity. Her past will later catches up to her.[5]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Andrea Torres as Carol / Lorena[6]
- Supporting cast
- Benjamin Alves as Wilfred[7]
- Lianne Valentin[8] as Roni[1]
- Marco Masa[9] as Tristan[1]
- Ashley Sarmiento[10] as Amber[1]
- Jeniffer Maravilla[11] as Fern[12]
- Arnold Reyes[13] as Dennis[12]
- Erin Espiritu as Lia[12]
- Shyr Valdez as Pilar[12]
- Recurring cast
- Ronnie Liang as Damian[14]
- Ahron Villena as Gian[15]
- Eunice Lagusad[16]
- Guest cast
- Max Collins[17]
- Sandy Andolong[18]
- Tonton Gutierrez[19]
- Jo Berry as Lilet Matias[20]
Development
The series was announced in March 2025, alongside cast member, Andrea Torres and director Dominic Zapata.[21] Additional cast members including Benjamin Alves, Lianne Valentin, Marco Masa, Princess Aliyah and Jeniffer Maravilla were announced in April 2025.[22] Actress Jo Berry made a guest appearance in the series, reprising her role as Lilet Matias in the Philippine legal drama series Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law.[20]
Production
Principal photography commenced in April 2025.[23]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Akusada earned a 5.3% rating.[24]
