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FLYING HIGH IN 2017: In line with GMA Network’s Lipad 2017 battle cry, Kapuso viewers will witness this year “Mulawin vs. Ravena.”
This telefantasya is the biggest production of GMA this 2017 as it presents a one-of-a-kind and extraordinary primetime masterpiece. “Mulawin vs Ravena” is headlined by Drama King Dennis Trillo. Making this primetime offering extra special is Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.
The revived “Mulawin” features hot young love teams Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali; Derrick Monasterio and Bea Binene. Completing the star-studded cast are Chynna Ortaleza, Dion Ignacio, Winwyn Marquez, Kiko Estrada and Roi Vinzon.
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MORE REMAKES: GMA-7 offers a compelling drama to its Afternoon Prime block with a remake of Regal Films’ 1987 blockbuster movie, “Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa.” Set to premiere on January 30, the series is headlined by Julie Anne San Jose, Benjamin Alves, Martin del Rosario and LJ Reyes. With equally important roles are Ara Mina and Ms. Jean Garcia. Joining them are Victor Neri, Allan Paule, Geleen Eugenio, Lharby Policarpio.
Showcasing a story of love, triumph and forgiveness is the original Afternoon Prime series “Legally Blind.” Kapuso actress Janine Gutierrez tackles her most challenging and mature role as a rape victim who gets blind and who will become a lawyer to seek justice from her perpetrator. She will be paired with two of the Network’s talented leading men: Mikael Daez and Rodjun Cruz. Adding star power to the Afternoon Prime soap are Chanda Romero, Lauren Young, Marc Abaya.
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IMPOSTORA, TOO: Another intriguing drama that will surely make viewers’ glued to their televisions screens is the remake of “Impostora.” It is also the first GMA-produced TV drama adapted by a foreign country. This soap tells the story Nimfa, an ugly street vendor who willingly undergoes surgery and complete facial reconstruction to pretend to be Rosette, a wealthy and beautiful but unhappily married wife seeking to escape her husband.
This highly controversial drama is top billed by Kapuso leading lady Kris Bernal and playing opposite her are versatile actors Rafael Rosell and Ryan Eigenmann.