The Gift (2019 Philippine TV series)

Technopedia Center

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
S1 Informatics S1 Information Systems S1 Information Technology S1 Computer Engineering S1 Electrical Engineering S1 Civil Engineering

faculty of Economics and Business
S1 Management S1 Accountancy

Faculty of Letters and Educational Sciences
S1 English literature S1 English language education S1 Mathematics education S1 Sports Education

The Gift (2019 Philippine TV series) - Wikipedia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Gift
Title card
Genre	Drama
Created by	Patrick Ilagan Denoy Navarro-Punio Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan Aloy Adlawan
Written by	Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan Rona Lean Sales Patrick Ilagan Loi Argel Nova
Directed by	Lord Alvin Madridejos
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan
Starring	Alden Richards
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	105 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Rosie Lyn Atienza
Cinematography	Alberto Banzon
Editors	Robert Reyes Mark Valderama
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	24–41 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	September 16, 2019 (2019-09-16) – February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)

The Gift is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars Alden Richards. It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Love You Two. The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Premise

Joseph, a vendor in Divisoria uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of clairvoyance.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Alden Richards

Christian Vasquez

Betong Sumaya

Lead cast

Alden Richards as Joseph Toledo / Serafin "Sep" Apostol^[3]

Supporting cast

Jean Garcia as Nadia Montes-Toledo/Marcelino^[4]
Jo Berry as Strawberry "Straw" Apostol Anzures^[4]
Elizabeth Oropesa as Charito "Char" Apostol^[4]
Martin del Rosario as Jared M. Marcelino^[4]
Mikee Quintos as Amor^[4]
Christian Vasquez as Javier R. Marcelino^[4]
Rochelle Pangilinan as Francine Delgado^[4]
Mikoy Morales as Benedict "Bistek" Tecson ^[4]
Divine Tetay as Tonya^[4]
Betong Sumaya as Asi^[4]
Luz Valdez as Puring Reyes Marcelino^[5]
Victor Anastacio as Andoy^[5]
Ysabel Ortega as Sabina M. Marcelino^[4]
Thia Thomalla as Faith Salcedo^[4]

Guest cast

TJ Trinidad as Gener Toledo^[5]
Meg Imperial as Lizette
Ruru Madrid as Eloy^[6]
Louise Bolton as Maggie
Gerald Madrid as Carlo
Michael Flores as Rambo
Mosang as Baby
Allan Paule as Andres
Aaron Villanueva as baby Sep
Khaine Hernandez as younger Sep
Leandro Baldemor as Luis
Jackie Lou Blanco as Ortiz
Skelly Clarkson as Taba
John Kenneth Giducos as Tolits
Dunhill Banzon as Dan
Jay Arcilla as Mando
Cheska Diaz as Felicia Salcedo
Lui Manansala as Daisy
Orlando Sol as Bomber
Omar Flores as Alcazar
Simon Ibarra as a priest
Dion Ignacio as a former boyfriend
Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
JD Lopez as Nonoy
Froilan Manto as a manager
Zane Mariñas as Manny
Ranty Portento as Mike
Dexter Macalintal as Viena
Froilan Sales as a policeman
Shermaine Santiago as a bank teller
Regine Tolentino as Anna
Peggy Rico Tuazon as Niño's mother
Lander Vera-Perez as a syndicate member
Roadfill as Benok
Brylle Mondejar as a doctor
Marlon Mance as Castillo
Gilleth Sandico as Gloria
Marx Topacio as younger Javier
Kristine Abbey as Abby
Faith da Silva as younger Charito
Tanya Gomez as Lourdes
Marnie Lapus as Lian
Dave Bornea as Jacob
Ramon Christopher as Alcazar
Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
Bembol Roco as Crispin Anzures
Raquel Monteza as Lolita Anzures
Dominic Roco as younger Crispin
Sophie Albert as Helga Ventura-Apostol
Robert Ortega as Oliver
Mika Gorospe as Lorraine
Baste Granfon as Kyle Cordero
Smokey Manaloto as Bradley Ventura
Leanne Bautista as Meryll Ventura
Channel Morales as Paula
Epy Quizon as Gabriel
Dindo Arroyo as Johnson
Biboy Ramirez as Caleb
Muriel Lomadilla as Jun
Paolo Paraiso as Lester

Production

Principal photography commenced on August 7, 2019.^[7] Filming concluded in January 2020.^[8]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Gift earned a 9.5% rating.^[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by *The Gift*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2019	4th GEMS Awards	Best Actor in a TV Series	Alden Richards	Won	^[10]
2020	42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series Program	The Gift	Won	^[11]
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Child Performer	Charles Jacob Brix	Nominated	^[12]
		Best Drama Actor	Alden Richards	Nominated
		Best Primetime Drama Series	The Gift	Nominated

References

^ "The Gift | Full Episode - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
^ "About The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
^ Santiago, Ervin (November 6, 2019). "Alden marami pang pasabog sa The Gift; epektib na bulag". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l Ruiz, Marah (August 24, 2019). "Behind The Scenes: Cast ng The Gift, nag-shoot na ng publicity photos". GMA Network. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Alden Richards sparks hope and finds his true purpose in GMA's The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
^ Ruiz, Marah (September 13, 2019). "Exclusive: Ruru Madrid takes on a challenging cameo role in The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
^ Garcia, Cara Emmelin (August 8, 2019). "Watch: Alden Richards, sumabak na sa first taping day ng kaniyang bagong serye". GMA Network. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
^ Ruiz, Marah (February 7, 2020). "In Photos: Last taping day ng The Gift". GMA Network. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
^ "Alden Richards' comeback teleserye The Gift disappoints in TV ratings". LionhearTV. September 24, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (January 13, 2020). "Aicelle Santos and Alden Richards big winners in GEMS Awards". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
^ "GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

External links

Official website
The Gift at IMDb

This Philippine television program-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Categories:

Hidden categories: