{"id":174861,"date":"2018-08-03T14:02:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T18:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=174861"},"modified":"2025-03-07T02:36:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:36:02","slug":"love-takes-forms-gma-networks-newest-primetimes-series-onanay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/08\/03\/love-takes-forms-gma-networks-newest-primetimes-series-onanay\/","title":{"rendered":"Love takes on all forms on GMA Network\u2019s newest primetimes series \u2018Onanay\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Family-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-174862 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Family-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Family-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Family-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Family-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Family-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Beginning <strong>August 6<\/strong>, love takes on all forms as GMA Network debuts its newest heart-warming primetime series,\u00a0<strong>Onanay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Onanay<\/em> tells the unique story of Onay, a woman born with <em>Achondroplasia<\/em> or a bone growth disorder which impeded her growth. Because of this, she is often the subject of ridicule but she chooses to remain positive in life. She gave birth to two beautiful daughters\u2014Maila and Natalie\u2014who cannot be more different from one another. Despite a tragedy and traumatizing events, Onay\u2019s motherly love remains pure and unconditional, the way every mother is to her child.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;left:-99195px;\"> buy cleocin online <a href=\"https:\/\/pelmeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/png\/cleocin.html\">https:\/\/pelmeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/png\/cleocin.html<\/a> no prescription pharmacy <\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The series introduces new Kapuso\u00a0<strong>Jo Berry<\/strong>, who takes on the role of\u00a0<em>Onay<\/em>. Despite her condition, she is loving, kind, warm towards everyone, and chooses to always look at the brighter side of things.<\/p>\n<p>Young and talented Kapuso actresses\u00a0<strong>Mikee Quintos<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Kate Valdez<\/strong>\u00a0join together once more in headlining this drama as siblings Maila and Natalie, daughters of Onay.<\/p>\n<p><em>Maila<\/em>\u00a0is a perfectly cheerful and obedient daughter who is willing to stand up to anyone who makes fun of her mother. She dreams of graduating and giving her family a comfortable life.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;left:-99195px;\"> buy topamax online <a href=\"https:\/\/pelmeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/png\/topamax.html\">https:\/\/pelmeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/png\/topamax.html<\/a> no prescription pharmacy <\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>Natalie<\/em>,\u00a0on the other hand, is spoiled, arrogant, and thinks highly of herself. She is ashamed of her mother\u2019s physical appearance, which is why she often takes out her frustration and anger on Onay.<\/p>\n<p>The show also features the very special participation of Superstar\u00a0<strong>Ms. Nora Aunor<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Nelia<\/em>, Onay\u2019s supportive mother who will do anything for her child.<\/p>\n<p>Joining them to play an equally important role is\u00a0<strong>Ms. Cherie Gil<\/strong>\u00a0as <em>Helena<\/em>, a former beauty queen and now a wealthy owner of an online fashion magazine. She is also Onay\u2019s mother-in-law who will make her and Nelia\u2019s life miserable.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;left:-99195px;\"> buy isotretinoin online <a href=\"https:\/\/pelmeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/png\/isotretinoin.html\">https:\/\/pelmeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/png\/isotretinoin.html<\/a> no prescription pharmacy <\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Completing the powerhouse cast are\u00a0<strong>Gardo Versoza<\/strong> as\u00a0<em>Dante<\/em>, Nelia\u2019s younger brother who will treat Maila as his own daughter;\u00a0<strong>Wendell Ramos<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Lucas<\/em>, a rich and careless man who used to be an alcohol and drug addict who will later on play an important role in Onay\u2019s life;\u00a0<strong>Rochelle Pangilinan<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Sally<\/em>, Onay\u2019s childhood friend who works at a beauty salon and is very supportive and endeared to Maila; <strong>Vaness Del Moral<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Imelda<\/em>, Lucas\u2019 jealous and possessive wife;\u00a0<strong>Enrico Cuenca\u00a0<\/strong>as\u00a0<em>Oliver<\/em>, a handsome school jock who will fall for Maila; and special guest\u00a0<strong>Adrian Alandy<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Elvin<\/em>, the loving and responsible husband of Onay who fell in love with her because of her beautiful innate qualities.<\/p>\n<p><em>Onanay<\/em> is set to touch the hearts of viewers by showcasing the immeasurable power of\u00a0love\u00a0and how there is nothing that a mother wouldn\u2019t do for her child.<\/p>\n<p>The series is under the helm of esteemed director\u00a0<strong>Gina Alajar<\/strong>\u00a0with the creative team composed of creative director\u00a0<strong>Roy Iglesias<\/strong>, creative head\u00a0<strong>Richard Cruz<\/strong>, creative consultant\u00a0<strong>Suzette Doctolero<\/strong>, headwriter <strong>Luningning Ribay<\/strong>, writers\u00a0<strong>Obet Villela<\/strong>, <strong>Geng delos Reyes<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Tina Samson-Velasco<\/strong>,\u00a0and brainstormers\u00a0<strong>Borj Danao<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Brylle Tabora<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Onanay is created by the GMA Entertainment Group under the supervision of Senior Vice President\u00a0<strong>Lilybeth G. Rasonable<\/strong>, Vice President for Drama\u00a0<strong>Redgie A. Magno<\/strong>, Assistant Vice President for Drama\u00a0<strong>Cheryl Ching-Sy<\/strong>, Senior Program Manager\u00a0<strong>Helen Rose S. Sese<\/strong>,\u00a0and Executive Producer\u00a0<strong>Nieva Sabit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss Onanay\u2019s premiere this\u00a0August 6\u00a0on GMA\u2019s flagship international channel,\u00a0<strong>GMA Pinoy TV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning August 6, love takes on all forms as GMA Network debuts its newest heart-warming primetime series,\u00a0Onanay. 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