Pamilya Sagrado

Pamilya Sagrado
Title card
Genre
Written byGenesis Rodriguez
Joel Mercado
Abi Lam-Parayno
Wilbert Christian Tan
Camille Anne de la Cruz
Directed byLawrence Fajardo
Andoy Ranay
Rico Navarro
Coco Martin (Action scenes, finale week)
Starring
Music by
  • Idonnah Villarico
  • Rommel Villarico
Opening theme"Ulit-ulit" by Regine Velasquez[1]
ComposerJonathan Manalo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes103 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Catherine Magdael-Abarrondo
  • Eleanor Martinez
  • Carlina dela Merced
Production locations
EditorEmerson Torres
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time25–45 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel[a]
ReleaseJune 17, 2024 (2024-06-17) –
present

Pamilya Sagrado (transl. Sagrado Family, lit.'Sacred Family') is a Philippine television drama thriller series directed by Lawrence Fajardo, Andoy Ranay and Rico Navarro. It stars Piolo Pascual, Kyle Echarri, and Grae Fernandez. It is broadcast by Kapamilya Channel and premiered on June 17, 2024 on the network's Primetime Bida line up replacing Linlang. The series is set to conclude on November 15, 2024 with a total of 110 episodes. It will be replaced by Taxi Driver in its timeslot.

The series is also streaming online on YouTube.

Premise

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The storyline covers themes of brotherhood and family loyalty, as well as the world of Freemasonry and hazing. A central focus of the plot is the tension between morality and protecting one's reputation.[2]

Cast and characters

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Cast
Piolo Pascual
Tirso Cruz III
John Arcilla
Mylene Dizon
Shaina Magdayao
Joko Diaz
Bela Padilla
Main cast
Supporting cast
  • Tirso Cruz III as Jaime Sagrado[f]
  • John Arcilla as President[g] Eleazar "Elias" Sagrado
  • Joel Torre as Ernesto "Estong" Malonzo / Emil[h]
  • Mylene Dizon as First Lady[i] Mercedes Ramos-Sagrado
  • Rosanna Roces as Nadia Salvacion
  • Aiko Melendez as Atty. Divine Torres
  • Shaina Magdayao as Grace Malonzo / Cristine[j]
  • Joko Diaz as Diego Salvacion
  • Jeremiah Lisbo as John Kelvin Velasco
  • Bela Padilla as Cristine Malonzo / Cristine Pelaez
  • Nikki Valdez as Kendi Velasco
  • Daniela Stranner as Maxene Turiano
  • Alyanna Angeles as Felicia Torres
  • Miggs Cuaderno as Macario "Macky" Turiano
  • Emilio Daez as Leon Arevalo Jr.
  • Micaela Santos as First Daughter[k]Danica Sagrado
  • Austin Cabatana as Jethro Morales
  • River Joseph as Steven Hermoso
  • Valentino Jaafar as Tyrone Galarido
  • Dustine Mayores as Caloy Galang
  • Sean Tristan as EJ Zamora
  • Isaiah dela Cruz as Rick Amante
  • Renshi de Guzman as Aidan Moreno
  • Luis Vera Perez as Gio Angeles
  • Beaver Magtalas as Ethan Lim
  • Angie Castrence as Lolit
  • Apey Obera as Jelai Liwanag
  • Ron Angeles as Maj. Vincent Velasquez
  • Marvin Yap as Randy
  • Micah Muñoz as Jess Velasco
  • Iana Bernardez as Melanie Salvacion
  • Claire Ruiz as Shaira Agustin
  • Mark Manicad as Prof. Benedict Vargas
  • Dalia Varde[l] as Samantha "Sam" Macalintal
  • Kei Kurosawa as Cristel Phillips
  • John Joven Uy as Prof. Elmer
  • Rocky Labayen as PCPL. Edgar Palermo
  • JC Galano as PCPL. David Cortez†
  • Carlitos Siguion-Reyna as Gen. Leon Arevalo Sr.
  • Myrza Sison as Malou Zamora
  • Polo Ravales as Eric Marquez
  • Race Matias as Agent Anthony Torralba
  • Cris Villanueva as Henry Torres
  • Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Atty. Corrales
  • Jess Mendoza as Gilbert Ysrael
  • Cheska Iñigo as Minda Bautista-Malonzo
  • Zeppi Borromeo as Arman
  • Ryan Eigenmann as Mayor Lorenzo Joaquin
  • Ketchup Eusebio as Mattias Turiano
  • Argel Saycon as Homer
  • Marella Torre as Lisa
  • Ross Pesigan as Oska
  • Junjun Quintana as Lucas
  • Maxine Trinidad as Queenie Paterno
  • Angela Okol as Ronaliza "Rona" Cambahiran
  • Bodjie Pascua as Sen. Juancho Veracruz[m]
  • Richard Quan as Dir. Gen. Ulysses Quijada
  • Lui Villaruz as Agent Manny Callaga
  • Marc Solis as Agent Jairo Castillo
Guest cast
  • JC Alcantara as Rolando "Roland" Salvacion
  • Harvey Bautista as Percy de Leon
  • Nor Domingo as Dr. Yulo
  • Jenny Miller as Janette Solis
  • Al Gatmaitan as Atty. Manuel de Leon
  • Jonic Magno as Lieutenant Rana
  • William Lorenzo as Dr. Jacob Lazaro

Production

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The series is one of the final projects that was executive produced by Roldeo Endrinal before his death on February 3, 2024.[2]

Development

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In December 2023, Pamilya Sagrado was announced by ABS-CBN, with Piolo Pascual, Kyle Echarri and Grae Fernandez in the lead roles.[3] On January 15, 2024, the rest of the cast was unveiled in a story conference and media announcement.[4][5] The series also marked the return of Aiko Melendez on the ABS-CBN network seven years after Wildflower and Bagani.[6][7]

Filming

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Filming of the series began in March 2024, in La Union and Baguio City.[8]

In August 2024, it was reported that actor-director Coco Martin would later join the series as an action director.[9]

Release

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Promotion

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On May 13, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment released a teaser on its social media platforms showing the capital letter "P", which pertains to the first letter of both the drama's title and the name of its lead actor. Another teaser was released on May 21 featuring the rivalry of two young characters.[10]

On May 25, 2024, the official trailer was first shown to the public during the Bida Kapamilya Dreamscape Karavan event in Ayala Mall Cloverleaf.[11] The trailer was officially released in television and social media platforms on May 27.[12] The second official trailer was released on June 7, 2024.[13]

On June 8, 2024, a grand launch event took place at the Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, wherein different activities were held including special celebrity screening, media conference, official poster reveal, and a mall show with the cast members.[14][15][16]

Broadcast

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Pamilya Sagrado premiered on June 17, 2024, on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block, replacing Linlang. It is also available worldwide via The Filipino Channel.[12] The series is also available for streaming via iWantTFC, where advance episodes are released 48 hours ahead of its television release.

The series moved to a later timeslot on September 2 at 9:30 p.m. PST that previously occupied by High Street as Lavender Fields occupied by 8:45 p.m. timeslot.

Reception

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The pilot episode of the series garnered 443,269 peak live concurrent viewers on YouTube, livestreamed through ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Online Live.[17] According to AGB Nielsen Philippines, the pilot episode received 7.2% nationwide ratings.[18] The series registered its first victory against its timeslot rival on August 26, 2024, with an aggregated nationwide TV ratings of 8.8%.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Regine Velasquez records official theme song of 'Pamilya Sagrado'". ABS-CBN News. June 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Pagulong, Charmie Joy (June 14, 2024). "'Pamilya Sagrado' is Piolo's comeback series, first grand project for other cast members, director". PhilStar.
  3. ^ Felipe, MJ (December 15, 2023). "ABS-CBN unveils initial line-up of shows in 2024". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Felipe, MJ (January 16, 2024). "Piolo Pascual returns to primetime TV with 'Pamilya Sagrado'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Hagen, Rod (January 16, 2024). "Meet the Cast of 'Pamilya Sagrado' Headlined by Piolo Pascual". FreebieMNL. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Aiko Melendez grateful for ABS-CBN comeback with 'Pamilya Sagrado'". ABS-CBN News. January 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Escuadro, Kiko (June 9, 2024). "Why Aiko Melendez accepted role in 'Pamilya Sagrado'". ABS-CBN News.
  8. ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (March 3, 2024). "Kyle Echarri shares 'Pamilya Sagrado' taping moments with Shaina Magdayao". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Felipe, MJ (August 7, 2024). "Coco Martin joins 'Pamilya Sagrado' as action scenes director". ABS-CBN News.
  10. ^ "#P is for Powerhouse Rivalry: Kyle Echarri and Grae Fernandez". Dreamscape Entertainment in Facebook. May 21, 2024.
  11. ^ "Kapamilya stars thrill audience at "Bida Kapamilya Presents: Dreamscape Karavan"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 28, 2024. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Antonio, Josiah (May 27, 2024). "Piolo Pascual's 'Pamilya Sagrado' to air starting June 17". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  13. ^ "Bawat pangarap may pagdadaanang hirap, kaya kahit ano handa mong gawin. Pero anong kapalaran ang naghihintay sa mga taong nasa pamumuno ng mga SAGRADO!". Dreamscape Entertainment in Facebook. June 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "TV Patrol: Cast ng pinakabagong seryeng 'Pamilya Sagrado,' full force sa special advance screening". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 8, 2024. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024.
  15. ^ "LOOK: Official poster of 'Pamilya Sagrado' released". ABS-CBN News. June 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "Special advanced screening ginanap para sa bagong seryeng 'Pamilya Sagrado'". ABS-CBN News. June 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "Pamilya Sagrado debuts with 443,269 live concurrent viewers, multiple trending topics". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "Kumusta ang Linlang finale, Pamilya Sagrado pilot episode?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  19. ^ Mia, Ron (September 2, 2024). "'Pamilya Sagrado' scores first win against 'Widows' War' in aggregated TV ratings". LionhearTV. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.

Notes

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  1. ^ The series also airs on A2Z, TV5, and TFC and delayed telecast on Jeepney TV. It is also available for online streaming via Kapamilya Online Live and iWantTFC.
  2. ^ Rafael assume the Vice Presidency after he won elections with his half-uncle Eleazar who won the Presidency. He assumed the Presidency when the latter decides to step down as President for alleged corruption and for her daughter's safety. But he resigns as President after he discover from Eleazar that allegations against Moises are not true.
  3. ^ Rafael's alias when he and the Malonzos together with Maxene go to Pilapil to prevent the people there from recognizing him as related to the Sagrados. Grace gave him the alias Gabriel, introducing him as her husband.
  4. ^ Moises' alias when he, Grace, and Estong together with Rafael and Maxene go to Pilapil to prevent the people there from recognizing him due to the events back in Montecillo. Maxene introduced him to her friends and father as Sebastian, Baste for short per Moises.
  5. ^ He got the title after his father Rafael won the Vice President position but after his father assumes the Presidency because his half-grandfather Eleazar resigned from the position, he automatically became the First Son.
  6. ^ He act as father to Rafael and grandfather to Justin when Rafael's biological father died. Actually, he is the younger brother of Rafael's deceased biological father.
  7. ^ Eleazar won the Presidency where his half-nephew Rafael runs for Vice Presidency. He resigns from his position after Jaime framed him for corruption and for his daughter's safety as well.
  8. ^ Estong's alias when he, Moises, and Grace together with Rafael and Maxene go to Pilapil to prevent the people there from recognizing him as Moises' family. He is introduced as Moises' grandfather and Rafael's father-in-law.
  9. ^ Mercedes assumes the first lady position after Rafael assumes presidency.
  10. ^ Grace's alias when she, Moises, and Estong together with Rafael and Maxene go to Pilapil to prevent the people there from recognizing her as Moises' family. She introduced herself to everyone as Baste's (Moises) mom and wife of Gabriel (Rafael). Her alias is from her deceased older sister, Cristine.
  11. ^ Danica assumes the title after his father Eleazar won as President.
  12. ^ Credited as Dalia.
  13. ^ A legislator ally of the Sagrados, he became the Vice President after Rafael assumes the Presidency and became the acting President when Rafael decides to step down as President.
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