Legal Wives
| Legal Wives | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Zig Dulay |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Rina L. Mercado |
| Opening theme | "Pagmamahal Mo Lang" by Hannah Precillas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Shielyn M. Atienza |
| Production locations | Laguna, Philippines |
| Cinematography | Mark Joseph Cosico |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 28–41 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | UHDTV 4K |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| Original release | July 26, 2021 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Legal Wives is a 2021 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Dennis Trillo, Alice Dixson, Andrea Torres and Bianca Umali. It premiered on July 26, 2021 on the network's Telebabad line up.
Cast and characters[]
Cast
Dennis Trillo
Cherie Gil
- Lead cast
- Dennis Trillo as Ismael Makadatu, a Maranao royalty and a Muslim who is married to three women from different generations.[1]
- Alice Dixson as Amirah Alonte, the first wife of Ishmael.[2][3]
- Andrea Torres[4] as Diane San Luis, the second wife of Ishmael and a Roman Catholic.[2]
- Bianca Umali as Farrah Balindong, the third wife of Ishmael.[5]
- Supporting cast
- Derrick Monasterio as Edgar Delos Reyes[6]
- Ashley Ortega as Marriam Pabil[7]
- Al Tantay as Hasheeb Makadatu[8]
- Juan Rodrigo as Cesar San Luis[9]
- Irma Adlawan as Nuriya Baunto[9]
- Maricar de Mesa as Zobaida Almahdi[10]
- Tommy Abuel as Asad Ampang Alonte[9]
- Bernard Palanca as Abdul Malik Valeandong[9]
- Cherie Gil as Zaina Guimba[11]
- Abdul Raman as Hammad Pabil[12]
- Mon Confiado as Usman Pabil[9]
- Shayne Sava as Jamilah Makadatu[13]
- Kevin Santos as Omar Delos Reyes[9]
- Divine Aucina as Lizzie Cruz[9]
- Chanel LaTorre as Faizah Almahdi[9]
- Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Kadi Aisha[9]
- Raquel Pareno as Rose Aguila[9]
- Melbelline Caluag as Ailyn Roxas[14]
- Kiko Matos as Ghazi Pabil[15]
- Jay Arcilla as Vince Alvarez[9]
- Brent Valdez as Dale Vasquez[9]
- Guest cast
- Alfred Vargas as Naseer Makadatu[16]
Production[]
Legal Wives features a story of a Maranao Muslim royalty and his relationship with his three wives.[1][2]
In November 2020, Filipino actress Megan Young left the series due to the production's lock-in filming. She was replaced by Andrea Torres in the role of Diane.[17] Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2020.[18] In May 2021, actress Cherie Gil left the series due to personal reasons.[19]
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Legal Wives earned an 11.9% rating.[20] The series scored its highest rating on September 7, 2021 with a 16% rating.[21]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Santos, Jami (December 22, 2020). "Dennis Trillo, nilinaw na hindi tungkol sa mga kabit ang 'Legal Wives'" [Dennis Trillo clarifies that "Legal Wives" are not about mistresses]. Baltiambayan (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Dennis Trillo has three leading ladies in new drama series featuring Maranao Muslim royalty". GMA News (in English and Tagalog). February 20, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Alice Dixson to do first full-length GMA-7 series after almost five years". February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Carrasco III, Ronnie (February 16, 2021). "Andrea Torres has no choice but to talk very soon". Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Hsia, Heidi (January 8, 2021). "Bianca Umali excited about "Legal Wives"". Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Derrick ikinumpara sa 'anghel' si Bianca; foreign girls nabighani kay Jong Madaliday" [Derrick compared to an "angel" by Bianca; foreign girls charmed by Jong Madliday]. Bandera (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Malig, Kaela (December 18, 2020). "Here's how Ashley Ortega prepared for her Muslim role on 'Legal Wives'". GMA News. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (November 9, 2020). "LOOK: Dennis Trillo is a Maranao Muslim in GMA-7 drama series 'Legal Wives'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (February 17, 2021). "Maricar de Mesa, nakikita ang sarili kay 'Legal Wives' co-star Bianca Umali" [Marica de Mesa, sees herself with "Legal Wives" co-star Bianca Umali] (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Not one, but three ang asawa ni Dennis Trillo sa cultural drama series na Legal Wives" [Dennis Trillo has not one, but three wives in the cultural drama series, Legal Wives]. PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). November 9, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (February 17, 2021). "Abdul Raman, aminadong may takot sa 'Legal Wives' co-star na si Cherie Gil" [Abdul Raman, admits he has fears with 'Legal Wives' co-star Cherie Gil]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Quieta, Racquel (December 8, 2020). "Cherie Gil, excited na makasama si Shayne Sava sa 'Legal Wives'" [Cherie Gil, excited to be with Shayne Sava in "Legal Wives"]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (December 19, 2020). "Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega at Melbelline Caluag, nag-share ng experience sa taping ng 'Legal Wives'" [Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega and Melbelline Caluag, share their experience in the taping of 'Legal Wives']. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Asis, Salve Asis (June 7, 2021). "Cong. Alfred excited na sa private life!". Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (May 31, 2021). "Alfred Vargas, may espesyal na role sa 'Legal Wives'". Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (November 11, 2020). "Megan opts to be with Mikael than work". Journal Online. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (December 3, 2020). "SNEAK PEEK: Unang araw ng 'Legal Wives' lock-in taping" [SNEAK PEEK: First day of "Legal Wives"' lock-in taping]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Cherie Gil in-announce ang pag-alis sa isang teleserye". May 8, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Gacura, TJ. "Newest Kapuso series, 'Legal Wives,' off to a great start!". Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "As the plot intensifies in 'Legal Wives, 'the rating gap widens against 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". Retrieved September 15, 2021.
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