Hiram na Anak
2019 Philippine television drama series
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Hiram na Anak (transl. borrowed child / international title: Borrowed Embrace) is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Dion Ignacio and Leanne Bautista in the title role. It premiered on February 25, 2019 on the network's afternoon line up. The series concluded on May 3, 2019, with a total of 48 episodes.
Also known asBorrowed Embrace[1]
GenreDrama
Created byAloy Adlawan
Written by
- Gina Marissa Tagasa
- Anna Aleta-Nadela
- Maria Priscilla Hidalgo
| Hiram na Anak | |
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Title card | |
| Also known as | Borrowed Embrace[1] |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Aloy Adlawan |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Gil Tejada Jr. |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
| Opening theme | "Kung Walang Ikaw" by Hannah Precillas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Omar Prudente Sortijas |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 23–28 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 25 – May 3, 2019 |
Cast and characters
Cast
Yasmien Kurdi
Lauren Young
- Lead cast
- Yasmien Kurdi[3] as Miren Alonta-Sandejo
- Dion Ignacio[3] as Adrian Sandejo
- Leanne Bautista[3] as Bernadette "Duday" A. Sandejo
- Supporting cast
- Paolo Contis[3] as Benjo Alvarez
- Lauren Young[4] as Odessa "Dessa" Saint
- Empress Schuck[5] as Rowena "Wena" Barrion-Alvarez
- Vaness del Moral[4] as Alma Alonta
- Sef Cadayona[4] as Vince Urbanez
- Maey Bautista[4] as Engke Magpugay
- Rita Avila[6] as Hilda Sandejo
- Guest cast
- Kim Belles as Janice
- James Merilo as Arvi
- Marnie Lapus as Maggie
- Tony Mabesa as Pedro
- Tonio Quiazon as Renato
- Kiel Rodriguez as Alex
- Lao Rodriguez as Pabs
- Brylle Mondejar as Martinez
- John Philip Koch as Rigor
Production
Principal photography concluded on April 27, 2019.[7]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of Hiram na Anak scored a 6% rating.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Yasmien Kurdi | Nominated | [9] |