A Soldier's Heart

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A Soldier's Heart
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Title card
Genre
Created by Charo Santos-Concio
Written byCarlo Katigbak
Chie Floresca
Chino Nicanor
April Kristine Jalandra
Jerry Gracio
Directed by
  • Richard V. Somes
  • Raz De La Torre
  • Mervyn Brondial
Starring
Music byCarmina Cuya
Opening theme"Hanggang Mamatay" by Noel Cabangon
Composer Noel Cabangon
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes110 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersCarlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Ruel Bayani
ProducersMarielle de Guzman-Navarro
Roda Catolico Dela Cerna
CinematographyNeil Daza
Editors
  • Joy C. Buenaventura
  • Dennis A. Salgado
  • Ron Joseph Ilagan
  • Ding Mora
  • Abby Rustia
  • Marietta Manlutac
Production companyRCD Narratives
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseJanuary 20 (2020-01-20) –
March 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)
Network Kapamilya Channel
ReleaseJune 15 (2020-06-15) –
September 18, 2020 (2020-09-18)
Related
Maria Flordeluna
Tayong Dalawa
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
The General's Daughter

A Soldier's Heart is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Richard V. Somes, it stars Gerald Anderson, Carlo Aquino, Vin Abrenica, Elmo Magalona, Jerome Ponce, Yves Flores, Nash Aguas, Sue Ramirez and Sid Lucero. The series aired on the network's Primetime Bida line-up from January 20 to September 18, 2020, replacing The Killer Bride and was replaced by Walang Hanggang Paalam.

Contents

Synopsis

The series primarily focuses on the soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army and their actions during combat. Through multiple perspectives, the story focuses on these soldiers, mainly: Alex Marasigan (Gerald Anderson), an IT expert who quits his desk job and joins because just like his brother, he wants to serve the country, Abraham "Abe" Kamlun (Carlo Aquino), a Tausug Muslim man, who, despite his family's opposition of the move, joins the Army nonetheless, and Michael Mendoza (Nash Aguas), a boy who joins the Army to provide for his family.

The series also focuses on their Moro separatist adversaries, led by Saal Alhuraji (Sid Lucero), also known by his nom de guerre Abdul Waajid, who seeks to avenge his father who was killed by the military.

Cast and characters

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Gerald Anderson portrays Alex Marasigan.
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Elmo Magalona portrays Jethro Mondejar.
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Ariel Rivera portrays Victor Mondejar.
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Francis Magundayao portrays Amir Majul.
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Broadcast

The series airs on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel.

On March 16, 2020, despite having already canned its episodes, the show suspended it's airings and its production was put on hiatus due to the 2020 Luzon enhanced community quarantine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. [7] Its timeslot was temporarily filled by Wildflower , [8] iWant Originals [7] and Tubig at Langis . [9]

Thereafter, the series future placed in doubt after the ABS-CBN closure, following the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission on account of its franchise expiration. [10] However, the series is return on June 15, 2020, with a brand new season on cable-and-satellite channel Kapamilya Channel. [11]

The series re-aired on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, Kapamilya Online Live (since November 1, 2022, replacing Magpahanggang Wakas ) and A2Z's Zuper Hapon from January 2 to May 19, 2023, replacing the re-runs of Be My Lady and was replaced by How to Move On in 30 Days and Saying Goodbye.

Reception

Ratings

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(9:20PM PST)
Pilot EpisodeFinale EpisodePeakAverage
19.8%
January 20, 2020 [12] 		N/A
September 18, 2020		N/A
N/A

Controversies

Depiction of Butuan

The show came under fire early in the show's run for its perceived "unrealistic" and "offensive" depiction of Butuan. [13] The scene in question was from the show's pilot episode showing the bombing of a market in the city. [13] In a statement, Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative Lawrence Fortun asked ABS-CBN “to immediately air an appropriate disclaimer, review and reconsider the content and story elements of the teleserye in order not to further besmirch the reputation of our historic city.” [13]

For its part, ABS-CBN apologized on January 23, 2020. Its statement read: “ABS-CBN would like to apologize to Agusan Del Norte Rep. Lawrence Fortun and the people of Butuan City if the scenes in the TV series ‘A Soldier’s Heart’ have offended them. While the incident portrayed in the series was fictitious, there was mention of the city name.”

“We would like to assure them that there was no deliberate intention to portray Butuan negatively in the show. We acknowledge that Butuan is one of the most beautiful and peaceful cities in the country,” it added. [14]

On January 24, 2020, ABS-CBN executives headed by Cory Vidanes and Laurenti Dyogi met with Fortun to further clear the issue. After said meeting, Fortun noted that aside from airing specific disclaimers, ABS-CBN has removed all production elements, scenes, and references that may be offensive to Butuan. [15]

Side story

On August 19, 2021, RCD Narrative announced on their Twitter account that they will produce the BL side story Philjie’s Heart [16]

Awards and nominations

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Cast ng A Soldier's Heart, ipinakilala na!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. July 24, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Sumabak sa Scout Ranger training, Gerald kumain na nakadapa habang nasa putikan!". Philippine Star. August 11, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A Soldier's Heart: The Brotherhood Teaser. ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "A Soldier's Heart shows sacrifice, loyal brotherhood of soldiers". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Sue Ramirez and Gerald Anderson gear up for upcoming series A Soldier's Heart". Showbiz Chika. October 7, 2019.
  6. ↑ "With Star Magic return, Matt Evans feels his prayers were answered". ABS-CBN News. July 31, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "READ: ABS-CBN statement on special primetime programming amid Metro Manila quarantine". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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  12. ↑ "National TV Ratings (January 20–21, 2020)". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 22, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
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