Hiram na Anak

Hiram na Anak
An image of Yasmien Kurdi, Leanne Bautista and Dion Ignacio, over a brown background. The series title is displayed on the lower part of the image.
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Also known asBorrowed Embrace[1]
GenreDrama
Created byAloy Adlawan
Written by
Directed byGil Tejada Jr.
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composerVehnee Saturno
Opening theme"Kung Walang Ikaw" by Hannah Precillas
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes48 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerOmar Prudente Sortijas
Editors
  • Noel S. Mauricio III
  • Ver Custodio
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time23–28 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 25 (2019-02-25) –
May 3, 2019 (2019-05-03)

Hiram na Anak (transl. borrowed child / international title: Borrowed Embrace) is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Dion Ignacio and Leanne Bautista in the title role. It premiered on February 25, 2019 on the network's afternoon line up. The series concluded on May 3, 2019, with a total of 48 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Yasmien Kurdi.
Yasmien Kurdi
An image of Lauren Young.
Lauren Young
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Kim Belles as Janice
  • James Merilo as Arvi
  • Marnie Lapus as Maggie
  • Tony Mabesa as Pedro
  • Tonio Quiazon as Renato
  • Kiel Rodriguez as Alex
  • Lao Rodriguez as Pabs
  • Brylle Mondejar as Martinez
  • John Philip Koch as Rigor

Production

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Principal photography concluded on April 27, 2019.[7]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of Hiram na Anak scored a 6% rating.[8]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Hiram na Anak
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Yasmien Kurdi Nominated [9]

References

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  1. ^ "Borrowed Embrace". GMA Worldwide. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "Hiram na Anak | Full Episode - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Ilaya, Felix (January 8, 2019). "In Photos: Dion Ignacio and Yasmien Kurdi team up anew in Hiram Na Anak". GMA Network. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "Yasmien Kurdi showcases drama prowess anew in Hiram na Anak". GMA Network. February 19, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 12, 2019). "Empress Schuck joins GMA-7 series after doing regular show with ABS-CBN". PEP. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  6. ^ Ilaya, Felix (February 12, 2019). "In Photos: Meet the cast of Hiram Na Anak". GMA Network. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Hiram Na Anak to end after 10 weeks; will this GMA-7 show be its replacement?". PEP. May 2, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Hiram Na Anak still performed poor ratings 'till its finale episode". LionhearTV. May 6, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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