Playhouse (Philippine TV series)
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- Jimuel Dela Cruz
- Kay Conlu-Brondial
- Alpha Fortun
- Jaymar Castro
- Cyrus Dan Cañares
- Jaja Amarillo
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| Created by | Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 135 |
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| Running time | 28–32 minutes |
| Production company | GMO Unit |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | September 17, 2018 – March 22, 2019 |
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| ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Shiela's Almost Love Story | |
Playhouse (sometimes stylized as PlayHouse, PlayHOUSE or playHouSE) is a Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Paco Sta. Maria, it stars Zanjoe Marudo and Angelica Panganiban. It aired on the network's PrimeTanghali line-up from and worldwide on TFC from September 17, 2018 to March 22, 2019, replacing Sana Dalawa ang Puso and was replaced by Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.
Young married couple Patty and Marlon are on the brink of calling it quits when an unexpected need to parent a godchild forces them to be together again. In their parenthood journey, they will find themselves giving love a second chance and transforming their house into a home.[1]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Zanjoe Marudo[2][3][4][5] as Marlon Ilaban
- Angelica Panganiban[2][6][3][4] as Patricia "Patty" Calumpang-Ilaban
- Justin James Quilantang[3][4][7] as Robin John Cortes
Supporting cast
- Carlo Aquino as Dr. Harold Miguel
- Isabelle Daza as Leah Samonte
- Alex Medina as Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins
- Smokey Manaloto[3][4] as Noli Calumpang
- Nadia Montenegro[3][4] as Belen Calumpang
- Dexter Doria[3][4] as Rebecca "Lola Becca" Ilaban
- Malou de Guzman[3][4] as Yaya Lena Santos
- Kean Cipriano[3][4] as Renato "Ato" Payuan
- Maxene Magalona[3][4] as Natalia Cortes-Smith
- Jomari Angeles[3][4] as Lorenzo "Renz" Calumpang
- Ingrid dela Paz[3][4] as Sandra Calumpang
- Kisses Delavin[2][3][4] as Shiela Ubaldo
- Donny Pangilinan[3][4] as Ezekiel "Zeke" Domingo
- Ariella Arida[3][4] as Irene Flores
- AC Bonifacio[3][4] as Cindy Baluyot
- Ian Galliguez as Mitchie de Vera
- Kazel Kinouchi as Olivia "Liv" Asuncion
- Antonette Garcia as Chedeng
- Nor Domingo as Atty. Ramon Sacay
- Nick Lizaso as Marcial Reyes
- Lovely Rivero as Cielo Reyes-Domingo
- Ivan Padilla as Peter Smith
- Ana De Leon as Nicole
Guest cast
- Denise Laurel[4] as Emily Grace L. Cortes
- Patrick Garcia[4] as Brad V. Cortes
- Yñigo Delen as young Marlon
- Louise Abuel as Teen Marlon
- Ces Quesada as Josie Salazar
- Yayo Aguila as Catherine "Cathy" Calumpang
- Michael Flores as Roger Cuevas
- Richard Quan as Eli Domingo
- Anna Marin as Rowena Yamamoto
- Jong Cuenco as Dr. Greg Miguel
- Arlene Muhlach as Barbara "Barang" Cuevas
- Vanessa Alariao as Nurse Marge
Broadcast
Playhouse premiered on September 17, 2018.[8][9]
This is the final drama series produced by GMO Unit, prior to the latter's dissolution.
Reruns
The show began airing re-runs on Jeepney TV from April 5 to July 2, 2021; from February 20 to May 26, 2023 and from January 31 to May 24, 2026.
Reception
| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 13.6% September 17, 2018[10] |
17.0% March 22, 2019[11] |
20.5% December 17, 2018[12] |
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Spin-off
A spin-off miniseries called ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Shiela's Almost Love Story was released iWant on February 15, 2019 as an iWant original series. It only consists of 3 episodes.
