The Cure (TV series)
| The Cure | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Dode Cruz |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
| Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 65 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 24-41 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Content Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| Original release | April 30 – July 27, 2018 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The Cure is a 2018 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Sherlock Jr. The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Victor Magtanggol on its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise[]
The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of an infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.[2]
Cast and characters[]
- Lead cast
- Jennylyn Mercado as Charity “Charie” Valdez-Salvador[3]
- Tom Rodriguez as Gregory “Greg” Salvador[4]
- Supporting cast
- Mark Herras as Darius[5]
- LJ Reyes as Katrina Contes[5]
- Jay Manalo as Fernan / Supremo[5]
- Jaclyn Jose as Evangeline Lazaro[5]
- Ronnie Henares as Eduardo
- Diva Montelaba as Suzy[5]
- Arra San Agustin as Anna Mercado-Lazaro
- Leanne Bautista as Hope V. Salvador[5]
- Guest cast
- Ken Chan as Joshua "Josh" Lazaro[5]
- Irma Adlawan as Agnes Salvador
- Glenda Garcia as Lorna Valdez
- Maricris Garcia as Josie
- John Feir as Jimboy Marquez
- Jhoana Marie Tan as April Sison
- Gerald Madrid as Lito Sison
- Edwin Reyes as Jomalesa
- Jenzel Angeles as Josie
- Angela Evangelista as MY
- Bruce Roeland as Dex
- Jacob Briz as Yel
- Jazz Yburan as Aja
- Vincent Magbanua as Lowie
- Yul Servo as Lando
- Kris Bernal as Myra[6]
- Matt Evans as Elmer[7]
- Kiel Rodriguez as Arvin
- Shyr Valdez as Becky
- Teresa Loyzaga as Mariz Almijarez
- Renz Valerio as Cesar
- Lotlot de Leon as Rosita
- Maritess Joaquin as Myrna
- Kylie Padilla as Adira Aguilar[8]
- Emilio Garcia as Rudy Aguilar
- Pen Medina as Rigor
- Ruru Madrid as Xavier[9]
- Janice Hung as Valda
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the final episode of The Cure scored an 11% rating.[10]
Accolades[]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Leanne Bautista | Nominated | [11] |
References[]
- ^ "The Cure - Home - Full Episodes". Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ "The Cure". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Get infected with 'The Cure' Meet the Cast and Characters". April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via 'The Cure'". January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Geli, Bianca (April 19, 2018). "LOOK: Meet the cast of 'The Cure'". Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ Geli, Bianca (May 24, 2018). "LOOK: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa 'The Cure'". Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: Matt Evans, infected na rin?". May 30, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ "Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar"". June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Ruru Madrid back to primetime via 'The Cure'". Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ "Jeraska Fatugao 12 on Twitter: "GMA DOMINATES JULY 23-37 TV Ratings. AGB NIELSEN NUTAM PEOPLE JULY 27, 2018 (FRIDAY)"". July 31, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
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