The Master Cutter
2026 Philippine television drama series
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The Master Cutter is a 2026 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes in the title role. It premiered on May 11, 2026 on the network's Prime line up.
| The Master Cutter | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[1] |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan[2] |
| Starring | Dingdong Dantes |
| Theme music composer | Dominic Zapata |
| Opening theme | "Mamang Sastre" by Garrett Bolden and Pio Balbuena[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 75 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nieva Magpayo[2] |
| Production locations | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 11, 2026 – present |
Premise
Anthony is a former scout ranger who has turned into a tailor by daytime operating in Baclaran, and a secret bounty hunter by night as double life. When he takes in a girl, only to realize she is his daughter connected to a crime syndicate.[5]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Anthony "Atoy" Padua[6]
- Supporting cast
- Max Collins[1] as Elaine[7] / Audrey[8]
- Shuvee Etrata[9] as Tonet[10]
- Jo Berry as Ame[11]
- Sienna Stevens[9] as Ibyang[10]
- Tonton Gutierrez[12] as Dmitri Regalia[10][2]
- Rio Locsin[12] as Cita[10]
- Joey Marquez[12] as Delfin[10]
- Paolo Contis[13] as Red Regalia[2][10]
- Ketchup Eusebio[12] as Emerson[10]
- Polo Ravales[12] as Paldo[10]
- Max Eigenmann[9] as Martina Regalia[10][2]
- Charlie Fleming[9]
- Prince Carlos[14]
- Anthony Constantino[13]
- Ericca Laude as Janine[15]
- Guest cast
Production
Release
The Master Cutter was originally set to premiere on Netflix on April 17, 2026.[20] In April 2026, it was delayed to May 8, 2026. The television broadcast of GMA Network started on May 11, 2026.[21]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Master Cutter earned a 10.5% rating.[22]
