Widows' War is a 2024 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, it stars Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on July 1, 2024 on the network's Prime line up replacing My Guardian Alien.
| Widows' War | |
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| Directed by | Zig Madamba Dulay[1] |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Rina Mercado |
| Opening theme | "Bakit Ba?" by Rita Daniela and Hannah Precillas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 2 (as of July 2, 2024) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Michele Robles Borja |
| Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | July 1, 2024 – present |
Premise
editFormer best friends Sam and George, blame each other for an unfortunate happening between their families. They will once again encounter each other, and mourn the death of their respective husband – Paco and Basil.[3]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Bea Alonzo as Samantha "Sam" Castillo-Palacios[3]
- Carla Abellana as Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios[4]
- Supporting cast
- Tonton Gutierrez as Galvan Palacios[5]
- Jeric Gonzales as Francis Castillo[3]
- Juancho Triviño as Abdul Casas[6]
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Ruth Balay[6]
- Lito Pimentel as Amando Namas[3]
- Timmy Cruz as Mercy Castillo[3]
- Rita Daniela as Rebecca Palacios[3]
- Royce Cabrera as Jericho Domo[6]
- Lovely Rivero as Vivian Trano[3]
- James Graham[1] as Louie Castor
- Charlie Fleming as Sofia Trano[3]
- Matthew Uy as Edward Balay[3]
- Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios[7]
- Archie Alemania as Marcus
- Kiel Rodriguez as Cairo
- Phi Palmos as DJ
- Brent Valdez as Peter
- Lotlot Bustamante as Angie
- Jong Cuenco as Orly Castillo
- Guest cast
- Benjamin Alves as Basil Palacios[3]
- Rafael Rosell as Paco Palacios[8]
- William Lorenzo as Bert Balay[8]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date |
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| 1[9] | "Pilot" | July 1, 2024 |
| 2[10] | "Friendship Over Na Ba?" (transl. is it friendship over now?) | July 2, 2024 |
Casting
editPhilippine actress Gabbi Garcia was hired to appear in the series. She left the series due to scheduling conflicts.[11] Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement.[7] Actor James Graham joined the series as a regular cast member, portraying the same character he played in the 2023 Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood.[12]
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced on February 23, 2024.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b Asis, Salve (January 26, 2024). "Bea at Carla, excited sa giyera!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widow's War (Full Episode) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana get caught in lies, deceit, and murder mystery in Widows' War". LionhearTV. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (December 26, 2023). "Bea, tinupad ang wish ni Carla". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (January 25, 2024). "Carla Abellana fangirls over Widows' War co-star Bea Alonzo". PEP. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana team up for murder mystery series". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 25, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Miralles, Nitz (January 26, 2024). "Gabbi, pinalitan sa serye nina Carla at Bea!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Chua, EJ (March 12, 2024). "Widows' War, may pasilip sa set". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Ngayon Lunes ng gabi na | Teaser". GMA Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Friendship over na ba? (Episode 2)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Olea, Jerry (January 29, 2024). "GMA-7 exec Lilybeth Rasonable happy about box-office success of DongYan's Rewind". PEP. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Chua, EJ (January 24, 2024). "Widows' War's star-studded cast meet at its story conference". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Basina, Carby (February 23, 2024). "Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana begin taping for Widow's War". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
External links
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