The Gift (2019 Philippine TV series) explained

Genre:Drama
Creator:
  • Patrick Ilagan
  • Denoy Navarro-Punio
  • Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
  • Aloy Adlawan
Director:Lord Alvin Madridejos
Creative Director:Aloy Adlawan
Starring:Alden Richards
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:105
List Episodes:List of The Gift episodes
Executive Producer:Rosie Lyn Atienza
Cinematography:Alberto Banzon
Editor:
  • Robert Reyes
  • Mark Valderama
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:24–41 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment Group
Network:GMA Network

The Gift is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars Alden Richards. It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Love You Two. The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

Joseph, a vendor in Divisoria uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of clairvoyance.[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced on August 7, 2019.[6] Filming concluded in January 2020.[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Gift earned a 9.5% rating.[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Gift! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
20194th GEMS AwardsBest Actor in a TV SeriesAlden Richards[9]
202042nd Catholic Mass Media AwardsBest Drama Series ProgramThe Gift[10]
202134th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Child PerformerCharles Jacob Brix[11]
Best Drama ActorAlden Richards
Best Primetime Drama SeriesThe Gift

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Gift Full Episode - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: About The Gift . . September 10, 2019.
  3. Web site: Ruiz, Marah . Behind The Scenes: Cast ng The Gift, nag-shoot na ng publicity photos . . August 24, 2019 . August 30, 2019.
  4. Web site: Alden Richards sparks hope and finds his true purpose in GMA's The Gift . GMA Network . September 9, 2019.
  5. Web site: Ruiz, Marah . Exclusive: Ruru Madrid takes on a challenging cameo role in The Gift . GMA Network . September 13, 2019 . September 15, 2019.
  6. Web site: Garcia, Cara Emmelin . Watch: Alden Richards, sumabak na sa first taping day ng kaniyang bagong serye . GMA Network . February 21, 2024 . August 8, 2019.
  7. Web site: Ruiz, Marah . In Photos: Last taping day ng The Gift . GMA Network . February 21, 2024 . February 7, 2020.
  8. Web site: Alden Richards' comeback teleserye The Gift disappoints in TV ratings . September 24, 2024 . LionhearTV . January 22, 2024.
  9. Web site: Aicelle Santos and Alden Richards big winners in GEMS Awards . Garcia, Cara Emmeline . January 13, 2020 . GMA Network . December 20, 2020.
  10. Web site: GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards . December 21, 2020 . GMA Network . December 19, 2020.
  11. Web site: 34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Anarcon, James Patrick . July 20, 2021 . PEP . July 22, 2021.