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Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation
Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation is a 2020 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2016 South Korean television drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on February 10, 2020 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing The Gift. The series concluded on December 25, 2020 with a total of 65 episodes.
| Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Descendants of the Sun (2016) by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-hoon |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Gaemi |
| Opening theme | "You are My Everything" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Production locations | Fortune Island, Philippines |
| Cinematography | Roman Theodossis |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 28-44 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| Original release | February 10 – December 25, 2020 |
Cast and characters
Cast
Jennylyn Mercado
Dingdong Dantes
- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes[2] as Lucas Manalo
- Jennylyn Mercado[3] as Maxine Dela Cruz
- Supporting cast
- Rocco Nacino as Diego Ramos / Wolf[4]
- Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Moira Defensor[2]
- Andre Paras[5] as Ralph Vergara
- Chariz Solomon[2] as Emma Perez
- Renz Fernandez[2] as Earl Jimeno
- Pancho Magno as Daniel Spencer[6]
- Nicole Kim Donesa as Via Catindig[7]
- Reese Tuazon[5] as Sandra Delgado
- Jenzel Angeles[5] as Hazel Flores
- Bobby Andrews as Eric Chavez[6]
- Ricardo Cepeda as Carlos Defensor[6]
- Paul Salas[2] as Marty Talledo
- Lucho Ayala[2] as Alen Eugenio / Snoopy
- Jon Lucas[8] as Benjo Tamayo / Harry Potter
- Prince Clemente[2] as Randy Katipunan / Picollo
- Antonio Aquitania as Bienvenido Garcia[6]
- Neil Ryan Sese as Rodel Dela Cruz[6]
- Ian Ignacio as Greg Abad[6]
- Rich Asuncion as Janet Pagsisihan[6]
- Carlo Gonzales as Val Domingo[6]
- Roi Vinzon[2] as Abraham Manalo
- Hailey Mendes[2] as Judith Manalo
- Marina Benipayo as Olivia Dela Cruz[6]
- Guest cast
- Mike "Pekto" Nacua[6]
- Tonton Gutierrez as General Cruz[9]
- Sophie Albert as Liza Ayson[9]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Ricardo Sintallan[9]
- Andrew Schimmer as Jimmy[9]
- Sue Prado as Sheila[9]
- Kim Rodriguez as Denise[9]
- Addy Raj as Alif Fayad[9]
- Ronnie Henares as Ed[9]
- Mark Herras as Orly[9]
- Archie Adamos as Lito
Production
Principal photography commenced in July 2019.[10] It was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] Filming was continued in September 2020.[12] The series resumed its programming on November 5, 2020.[13]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Descendants of the Sun earned a 10.5% rating.[14]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | 15th Seoul International Drama Awards | Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year | Descendants of the Sun | Won | [15] |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Drama Actress | Jennylyn Mercado | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Supporting Actor | Rocco Nacino | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation) (YouTube)". Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Anarcon, James Patrick. "Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Rocco Nacino to join Dingdong Dantes in Descendants of the Sun remake". Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ Eugenio, Monica. "LOOK: Here's The Main Cast Of 'Descendants Of The Sun'". Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Stars who caused major changes in teleseryes: 2020 edition". Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ a b c Caligan, Michelle (August 16, 2019). "LOOK: Jasmine Curtis-Smith at iba pang cast ng Pinoy 'Descendants of the Sun,' sumailalim sa medical training". GMA Network. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation): February 10 na!". YouTube. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (August 27, 2019). "Nicole Donesa introduces her character Nurse Via in 'Descendants of the Sun;' boyfriend Mark Herras reacts". GMA Network. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Former Hashtags member Jon Lucas, pumirma na sa GMA Artist Center". Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "'Descendants of the Sun' debuts on GMA Telebabad this February 10". GMA Network. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Caligan, Michelle (July 30, 2019). "LOOK: Pinoy 'Descendants of the Sun,' nagsimula nang mag-taping". Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 8, 2020). "Descendants of the Sun to let go of crowd shots; how about kissing scenes?". Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ ""Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation" returns to primetime on October 26". October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 12, 2020). "Descendants of the Sun pilot episode vs. Make It With You: which show wins in the ratings game?". Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Descendants of the Sun Philippine adapation wins big in 15th Seoul International Drama Awards". August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved July 22, 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation at IMDb