10 Philippine Showbiz Today
February 8 - 21, 2019
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
GMA Network’s timely political rom-com TODA One I Love
makes world premiere this February
Fans of the well-loved Ka-
puso onscreen pair Kylie Padilla
and Ruru Madrid need not wait
any longer as the KyRu love team
banners GMA News and Public
Affairs’ election offering and latest
political romantic comedy series
TODA One I Love which makes
its world premiere this February 4
via GMA Pinoy TV.
Like the jeepney, the tricycle
is a popular means of transporta-
tion in the Philippines that reflects
the culture and identity of Filipi-
nos. Aside from playing a ma-
jor part in the daily commute of
many Pinoys, the tricycle is also
used as a vehicle to promote va-
rious products and even political
candidates.
TODA One I Love will revolve
around the family, dreams, and
loves of three lead characters—
Gelay, Emong, and Kobe. They
will find themselves tangled in the
topsy-turvy politics of the Tricycle
Operators and Drivers’ Associa-
tion or TODA, as well as the local
mayoral elections.
TODA One I Love gives
viewers a glimpse of Philippine lo-
cal politics—all presented with a
sprinkle of comedy and romance.
At the center of this latest Kapuso
Telebabad offering is the strong-
willed, independent young wo-
man Angela “Gelay” Dimagiba,
portrayed by
versatile ac-
tress Kylie Pa-
dilla.
An engi-
neering stu-
dent, Gelay is
the daughter
of a tricycle
driver Mang
Tolits and Aling Lea. Family is
everything for Gelay; she is willing
to sacrifice her own happiness
for them. She has a childhood
friend Emong, whom she has
been crushing on since they were
young. But Emong only sees her
as a younger sister.
Playing Raymond “Emong”
Magsino is Kapuso heartthrob
Ruru Madrid. He is the son of
Aling Jane and Mang Jessie, the
incumbent TODA president. A
hard-working lad, Emong is de-
termined to better his life. With
his TESDA course under his belt,
he goes abroad to work as a me-
chanic. This temporarily cuts his
friendship with Gelay. But when
his employer closes shop, Emong
has no choice but to go back to
the Philippines. Upon his return,
Emong discovers that Gelay is sti-
ll the tough girl he knows—only
she has transformed into a beau-
tiful lady. Emong now finds him-
self head over heels with his chil-
dhood friend.
But Emong
faces competition
when it comes to
winning Gelay’s
heart: the hand-
some and prince
charming mate-
rial Kobe Gene-
roso to be portra-
yed by Chinito heartthrob David
Licauco. Even though Kobe is
the son of the incumbent Mayor
Migs and ex-mayor Mayora Dyna,
he still wants to make a name for
himself.
But before Gelay decides
between her two admirers, her
life makes a 180-turn when the
TODA Elections spell trouble for
her and her family.
Joining Kylie, David, and
Ruru in this political rom-com se-
ries are Gladys Reyes, Victor Neri,
Jackie Rice, Kim Domingo, Tina
Paner, Maureen Larrazabal, and
Raymond Bagatsing with the spe-
cial participation of Allen Dizon.
Viewers should also look
forward to the characters of Cai
Cortez, Buboy Villar, Archie Ale-
mania, Kimpoy Feliciano, Ayeesha
Cervantes, and Bruce Roeland.
TODA One I Love is written
by Volta delos Santos, Robert Raz,
Mario Banzon, Lei Chavez, and
Aya Anunciacion.
At the helm of this series are
directors Jeffrey Hidalgo and Nick
Olanka.
Catch the world premiere of
TODA One I Love on February 4
via GMA’s flagship international
channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the
program guide, visit www.gma-
pinoytv.com.●
Eat Bulaga! signs anew with GMA Network
TAPE Inc. and GMA Network
officially sealed the renewal of
their blocktime agreement for the
airing of hit noontime show, Eat
Bulaga, in a contract signing held
on February 1.
“Pang 24th year na namin
ngayon sa GMA,” said TAPE Inc.
President and Chief Executive
Officer Antonio P. Tuviera. “Nag-
papasalamat kami dahil GMA ang
nagbigay sa amin ng tahanan. At
hindi lang ‘yun, pati na rin ng pa-
gkakataon na mai-celebrate ang
40th anniversary namin ngayong
taon.”
The Eat Bulaga Dabarkads—
Senator Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey
De Leon, Jimmy Santos, Anjo
Yllana, Ruby Rodriguez, Allan K.,
Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Jose Manalo,
Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros,
Ryan Agoncillo, Pia Guanio, Luan-
ne Dy, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Baeby
Baste, Maureen Wroblewitz, Mai-
ne Mendoza, and Alden Richards
together with TAPE Inc.’s SVP
and COO Malou Choa-Fagar, SVP
Production Creative and Ope-
rations Jenny P. Ferre, AVP Pro-
duction Helen Atienza-Dela Cruz,
AVP Production-Studio Operation
Sheila Macariola-Ilacad, Director
Poochie Rivera—came in full for-
ce to witness yet another momen-
tous event.
GMA Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L.
Gozon expressed his admiration
for the show and its hosts, “Ako’y
talagang hangang-hanga dito sa
grupo ng Eat Bulaga na walang
kupas, kaya matagal pa ito. ‘Yang
tandem nina Tito, Vic, at Joey, at
‘yung mga susunod, mahabang-
mahaba pa ang itatakbo ng pro-
gramang ito.”
Meanwhile, GMA Executive
Vice President and Chief Finan-
cial Officer Felipe S. Yalong is
happy for Eat Bulaga’s continued
success. “Tayo’y natutuwa dahil
nag-sign up ulit sa atin ang Eat
Bulaga. It’s an exciting show, it’s
the longest continuous running
show in the world with the original
hosts, Tito, Vic, and Joey. We’re
very happy that they continue to
be with the Kapuso Network,” he
shared.
Also present during the contract
signing were GMA’s First Vice Pre-
sident for Program Management
Jose Mari R. Abacan, and Vice
President for Corporate Affairs
and Communications Angela Ja-
vier Cruz.●
- GMA News