{"id":240869,"date":"2019-12-27T00:44:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T05:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=240869"},"modified":"2019-12-27T00:44:12","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T05:44:12","slug":"gma-network-unveils-powerhouse-line-up-of-primetime-programs-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/12\/27\/gma-network-unveils-powerhouse-line-up-of-primetime-programs-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"GMA Network unveils powerhouse line-up of primetime programs for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-240869 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/12\/27\/gma-network-unveils-powerhouse-line-up-of-primetime-programs-for-2020\/anak-ni-waray-vs-anak-ni-biday\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Anak-ni-Waray-vs.-Anak-ni-Biday.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-240875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Anak-ni-Waray-vs.-Anak-ni-Biday.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Anak-ni-Waray-vs.-Anak-ni-Biday-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Anak-ni-Waray-vs.-Anak-ni-Biday-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Anak-ni-Waray-vs.-Anak-ni-Biday-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-240875'>\n\t\t\t\tAnak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (Supplied)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a 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(Supplied)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for loyal Kapuso viewers as GMA Network sets the bar higher with a powerhouse line-up of all-new primetime offerings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicking off the new year is the TV adaptation of the hit 1984 movie, \u2018<strong>Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday<\/strong>,\u2019 starring Primetime Princess\u00a0<strong>Barbie Forteza, Kate Valdez<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Ms. Snooky Serna<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Ms. Dina Bonnevie<\/strong>. Barbie and Kate are set to portray best friends\u00a0<em>Ginalyn<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Caitlyn<\/em>. Unbeknownst to them, their mothers \u2013\u00a0<em>Amy<\/em>\u00a0(Snooky Serna) and\u00a0<em>Sussie<\/em>\u00a0(Dina Bonnevie) \u2013 are mortal enemies who fell in love with the same man,\u00a0<em>Joaquin<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>(Jay Manalo)<\/strong>, who is also the father of both\u00a0<em>Ginalyn<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Caitlyn<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0Joining them are\u00a0<strong>Teresa Loyzaga, Migo Adecer, Faith Da Silva, Benedict Cua<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Ms. Celia Rodriguez. Max Collins\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Lovi Poe\u00a0<\/strong>make the project more exciting as the young Snooky Serna and young Dina Bonnevie. Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday is directed by\u00a0<strong>Mark Sicat dela Cruz.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, viewers should also watch out for the premiere of the much-awaited series, \u2018<strong>Love Of My Life\u2019<\/strong>. Top-billed by some of the Network\u2019s brightest stars \u2013<strong>\u00a0Carla Abellana, Mikael Daez<\/strong>, and<strong>\u00a0Rhian Ramos;\u00a0<\/strong>also starring\u00a0<strong>Ms. Coney Reyes<\/strong>;<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and highly-talented Kapuso actor\u00a0<strong>Tom Rodriguez<\/strong>\u00a0in a very special role \u2013 the inspirational drama harks on the tale of three intriguing women who will do anything and everything for the love of their lives. Love of My Life is under the direction of\u00a0<strong>Don Michael Perez.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highly-anticipated local adaptation of hit Korean series, \u2018<strong>Descendants of the Sun<\/strong>\u00a0(DOTS),\u2019 also hits Philippine TV screens this 2020. Headlined by Kapuso Primetime King\u00a0<strong>Dingdong Dantes<\/strong>\u00a0and Ultimate Star\u00a0<strong>Jennylyn Mercado<\/strong>, DOTS Ph tells the emotional love story of alpha team leader\u00a0<em>Captain Lucas Manalo<\/em>\u00a0or \u2018<em>Big Boss\u2019<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Dr. Maxine dela Cruz\u00a0<\/em>a.k.a.\u00a0<em>Beauty.<\/em>\u00a0Joining them are\u00a0<strong>Rocco Nacino<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Diego Ramos<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em>\u2018Wolf\u2019<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Jasmine Curtis-Smith<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<em>Moira Defensor<\/em>. To rightfully represent the country\u2019s military forces, GMA\u2019s Entertainment Group inked a partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for this very important flagship project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining them is a highly-talented cast composed of the Soldiers Team:\u00a0<strong>Lucho Ayala<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Jon Lucas<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Paul Salas<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Prince Clemente<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Ricardo Cepeda<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Antonio Aquitania;\u00a0<\/strong>the Doctors and Nurses Team:\u00a0<strong>Andre Paras<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Chariz Solomon<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Nicole Donesa<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Jenzel Angeles<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Reese Tuazon<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Renz Fernandez;<\/strong>\u00a0also starring\u00a0<strong>Neil Ryan Sese<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Ian Ignacio<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Rich Asuncion<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Marina Benipayo<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Hailey Mendes<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Roi Vinzon,\u00a0<\/strong>plus a host of exciting artists in cameo roles. Esteemed director\u00a0<strong>Dominic Zapata<\/strong>\u00a0is at the helm of this ambitious project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After many years,\u00a0<strong>Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0makes his much-awaited comeback to GMA-7 next year. Kapuso fans who are eager to watch his return on-screen will be able to join him as he takes flight via drama-fantasy program, \u2018<strong>Agimat ng Agila\u2019<\/strong>. In this thrilling and action-packed series, Sen. Bong will take viewers on vivid and whimsical adventures that will illuminate moral lessons and tackle societal issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing the stellar roster of primetime offerings is the much-awaited comeback of Primetime Queen\u00a0<strong>Marian Rivera-Dantes<\/strong>\u00a0and her team up with sought-after actor\u00a0<strong>Gabby Concepcion<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<strong>\u2018First Yaya\u2019<\/strong>. In the series, Gabby steps into the shoes of the Vice President of the Philippines who soon finds himself falling for the endearing\u00a0<em>yaya<\/em>, brought to life by Marian. The romance is challenged by the PSG (Presidential Security Group) Head, played by\u00a0<strong>Pancho Magno<\/strong>. As early as now, netizens and fans are buzzing with excitement to witness the on-screen chemistry between two of the Network\u2019s prime stars. The light, romantic-comedy series will showcase a heart-warming tale about love and how it binds every family together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss the exciting line up of programs for the first semester of 2020 on GMA-7.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more Kapuso updates, visit GMA Network\u2019s official website on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GMANetwork.com&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C9d8748b4800743c6abfb08d6be6a4efb%7C3bbf59841de14836bf844c0247984877%7C0%7C0%7C636905761167972571&amp;sdata=mHjIuG4sfquBwkPB9vJNVINXU0RrRVBGGyMN85WvVfE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.GMANetwork.com<\/a>\u00a0and its official social media accounts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA\u2019s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmapinoytv.com\/\">www.gmapinoytv.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for loyal Kapuso viewers as GMA Network sets the bar higher &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":240871,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-240869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","category-entertainment-ph","mauthors-gma-network-inc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=240869"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":240876,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240869\/revisions\/240876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/240871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=240869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=240869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=240869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}