The Write One

The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes. It was replaced by Unbreak My Heart in its timeslot.

The Write One
Title card
Genre	Romantic drama Fantasy
Created by	Mark Anthony Norella
Directed by	King Mark Baco
Starring	Ruru Madrid Bianca Umali
Theme music composer	Marvin Jason Hernandez
Opening theme	"Oras" by Jason Marvin
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	39
Production
Executive producer	Maria Ana Isabel M. Rodrigo
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	27–30 minutes
Production company	GMA Public Affairs^[1]
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	March 20 (2023-03-20) – May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)

Cast and characters

 

Ruru Madrid portrays Liam Herrera.

Lead cast

• Ruru Madrid^[2] as William "Liam" B. Herrera
• Bianca Umali^[3] as Joycelyn "Joyce" Trinidad-Herrera / Savana Trinidad

Supporting cast

• Mikee Quintos^[4] as Victoria "Via" dela Peña
• Paul Salas^[5] as Hans Arevalo
• Lotlot de Leon^[6] as Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera
• Ramon Christopher^[7] as Danilo Herrera
• Mon Confiado^[7] as Ramon dela Peña
• Art Acuña^[7] as Edmond Trinidad
• Alma Concepcion^[7] as Joanne Trinidad
• Kokoy de Santos^[7] as Intoy
• Andrew Schimmer^[7] as Lando Nakpil
• Royce Cabrera^[7] as Vergil Herrera
• Kaloy Tingcungco^[6] as Borj
• Euwenn Mikaell^[6] as Dexter "Dex" T. Herrera / Stefano "Sep" Lualhati
• Analyn Barro^[7] as Megan
• Yvette Sanchez^[7] as Deedee
• Migs Villasis as Leroy
• Karenina Haniel as Odette
• Eva Le Queen as Queenie ^[8]

Guest cast

• Kian Co as younger William Herrera^[9]
• Francis Mata as Nestor
• Rere Madrid as Maxine
• Shanelle Agustin as Chanel
• Gardo Versoza
• Thea Tolentino
• Gil Cuerva
• Buboy Villar
• Mikoy Morales
• Phil Noble
• Marnie Lapus

Episodes

The Write One episodes

No.	Title	Television title	Original release date^[a]
1	"The Beginning of Our Love Story"	"World Premiere"^[10]	March 20, 2023 (2023-03-20)
2	"Your Biggest Sin"	"Typewriter"^[11]	March 21, 2023 (2023-03-21)
3	"How Are You Feeling"	"Hello, Love"^[12]	March 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)
4	"Remember, I’m Here"	"New World"^[13]	March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)
5	"I Feel Trapped"	"Secret Assassin"^[14]	March 27, 2023 (2023-03-27)
6	"We Met Before?"	"Reunited"^[15]	March 28, 2023 (2023-03-28)
7	"Figuring Out"	"Savana"^[16]	March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
8	"You Owe Me an Apology"	"Savana vs. Liam"^[17]	March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)
9	"A Magic Typewriter"	"Two-faced Ramon"^[18]	April 3, 2023 (2023-04-03)
10	"Get Jealous"	"Two Queens"^[19]	April 4, 2023 (2023-04-04)
11	"Regret Everything"	"Two the Rescue"^[20]	April 5, 2023 (2023-04-05)
12	"Everything That Happened"	"Scandal"^[21]	April 10, 2023 (2023-04-10)
13	"Hard to Overcome"	"Checkmate"^[22]	April 11, 2023 (2023-04-11)
14	"Go Against Everyone"	"Stalker"^[23]	April 12, 2023 (2023-04-12)
15	"My Real Name is..."	"I am Joyce"^[24]	April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)
16	"Can We Talk?"	"Two Much Pain"^[25]	April 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)
17	"Tell the Truth"	"Son"^[26]	April 18, 2023 (2023-04-18)
18	"Don't Blame Yourself"	"Double Date"^[27]	April 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)
19	"Let's Go, Liam"	"Liam vs. Ramon"^[28]	April 20, 2023 (2023-04-20)
20	"Go Ahead"	"Next Chapter"^[29]	April 24, 2023 (2023-04-24)
21	"New Story"	"Special Guest"^[30]	April 25, 2023 (2023-04-25)
22	"Break Away"	"Titikman" (transl. Taste)^[31]	April 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)
23	"Welcome Back"	"Magic"^[32]	April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
24	"Conceal Your Loneliness"	"Pares"^[33]	May 1, 2023 (2023-05-01)
25	"Willing to Fight"	"Two Truths, One Lie"^[34]	May 2, 2023 (2023-05-02)
26	"Without You, I'll Be Lost"	"Mahal Kita" (transl. I Love You)^[35]	May 3, 2023 (2023-05-03)
27	"What Happened?"	"RIP, Joyce"^[36]	May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)
28	"My Fault"	"Gone Two Soon"^[37]	May 8, 2023 (2023-05-08)
29	"Forgive Me"	"Return Two Life"^[38]	May 9, 2023 (2023-05-09)
30	"In My Dreams"	"Two Much Info"^[39]	May 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)
31	"What's Happening?"	"Paalam, Sep" (transl. Goodbye, Sep)^[40]	May 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)
32	"Decisions You Will Make"	"Two Hot to Handle"^[41]	May 15, 2023 (2023-05-15)
33	"Made Up My Decision"	"Bardagulan" (transl. Brawl)^[42]	May 16, 2023 (2023-05-16)
34	"My Heart Tells Me Not"	"HisTWOry"^[43]	May 17, 2023 (2023-05-17)
35	"Protect Her"	"Kill Liam"^[44]	May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)
36	"Searching for Them"	"Dakila" (transl. Great)^[45]	May 22, 2023 (2023-05-22)
37	"Can't Go Back"	"Die For Love"^[46]	May 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)
38	"Lifelong Dream"	"Paris"^[47]	May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
39	"Make It a Happy Moment"	"Magical Finale"	May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Write One earned a 6.6% rating.^[48]

References

1. "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". Manila Bulletin. January 7, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
2. "GMA Network grants Bianca Umali-Ruru Madrid fans' wish; the two will appear together on 'The Write One'". LionHearTV. November 29, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
3. Arceo, Therese. "Bianca Umali nilinaw na hindi si Ruru ang dahilan ng pag-anib sa Iglesia ni Cristo: It is a personal choice". Bandera. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
4. "Real-life celebrity couples Ruru Madrid-Bianca Umali, Paul Salas-Mikee Quintos to star in Kapuso series 'The Write One'". LionHearTV. December 22, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
5. "Ruru-Bianca; Paul Mikee sanib-puwersa sa pakilig". Abante. December 20, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
6. Ruiz, Marah (February 1, 2023). "IN PHOTOS: First taping day ng 'The Write One'". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
7. Ruiz, Marah (January 17, 2023). "IN PHOTOS: Full cast ng 'The Write One,' ipinakilala na". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
8. "Eva le Queen proud to represent the drag community in 'The Write One'". GMA Network. March 14, 2023.
9. "Instagram: littleactor_kianco". Instagram. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
10. "World Premiere". Facebook.
11. "Typewriter". Twitter.
12. "Hello, Love". Twitter.
13. "New World". GMA Public Affairs.
14. "Secret Assassin". GMA Public Affairs.
15. "Reunited". GMA Public Affairs.
16. "Savana". GMA Public Affairs.
17. "Savana vs. Liam". GMA Public Affairs.
18. "Two-faced Ramon". GMA Public Affairs.
19. "Two Queens". GMA Public Affairs.
20. "Two the Rescue". GMA Public Affairs.
21. "Scandal". GMA Public Affairs.
22. "Checkmate". GMA Public Affairs.
23. "Stalker". GMA Public Affairs.
24. "I am Joyce". GMA Public Affairs.
25. "Two Much Pain". GMA Public Affairs.
26. "Son". GMA Public Affairs.
27. "Double Date". GMA Public Affairs.
28. "Liam vs. Ramon". GMA Public Affairs.
29. "Next Chapter". GMA Public Affairs.
30. "Special Guest". GMA Public Affairs.
31. "Titikman". GMA Public Affairs.
32. "Magic". GMA Public Affairs.
33. "Pares". GMA Public Affairs.
34. "Two Truths, One Lie". GMA Public Affairs.
35. "Mahal Kita". GMA Public Affairs.
36. "RIP, Joyce". GMA Public Affairs.
37. "Gone Two Soon". GMA Public Affairs.
38. "Return Two Life". GMA Public Affairs.
39. "Two Much Info". GMA Public Affairs.
40. "Paalam, Sep". GMA Public Affairs.
41. "Two Hot to Handle". GMA Public Affairs.
42. "Bardulagan". GMA Public Affairs.
43. "Histwory". GMA Public Affairs.
44. "Kill Liam". GMA Public Affairs.
45. "Dakila". Facebook.
46. "Die for Love". Facebook.
47. "Paris". Facebook.
48. Mia, Ron (March 22, 2023). "'The Write One' pilot wins major ratings on TV". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.

Notes

1. Viu aired two episodes, before its television broadcast.

External links

• Official website
• The Write One at IMDb