Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition StarStruck in 2003. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her acting performances on television and film. She starred in multiple commercially successful films, including English Only, Please (2014), The Prenup (2015), Walang Forever (2015), and Just the 3 of Us (2016). With GMA Records and Viva Records, Mercado has released three albums, which have several popular singles such as "Sa Aking Panaginip", "Moments Of Love" in collaboration with Janno Gibbs, "Basta't Nandito Ka", and "Kahit Sandali". In 2017, Mercado top billed the Philippine remake of My Love from the Star.
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Kurdi graduated magnacum laude from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho, known professionally as Dennis Trillo, is a multi-awarded versatile Filipino actor. His accolades includes 18 total wins of 2x MMFF Best Actor Award, 1x MMFF Best Supporting Actor Award, 1x Asian TV Awards Best Actor Award, 1x FAMAS Best Actor Award, 1x LUNA Best Actor Award, 2x PMPC Movies Best Actor Award , 1x FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award, 2x Golden Screen Movies Best Supporting Actor Award, 2x Golden Screen TV Best Actor Award and a Seoul International Drama Award. He is known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, My Husband's Lover, Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra y Magsalin / Simoun in Netflix's Maria Clara at Ibarra, and Colonel Yuta Saitoh in Pulang Araw aired on GMA Network and on Netflix.
Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili is a Filipino actress. She began her career after finishing as a finalist on the reality talent search StarStruck (2003). She was the first Filipina to be named by FHM Philippines as the world's sexiest woman twice, in 2006 and 2008. Her performances in Darna, Majika (2006), Marimar (2007), the International Emmy nominated Magdusa Ka (2008), Destiny Rose (2015), Sa Piling ni Nanay (2016), The Stepdaughters (2018) and Prima Donnas (2019) established her as one of the leading actresses in soap operas, mostly portraying antagonist roles. In 2024, Halili won Best Supporting Actress at the Emirates Film Festival for her role in AbeNida (2023).
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino actor. Mark Herras won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in Forever in My Heart, Encantadia, SOP, and played one of the three main protagonists in I Luv NY and one of the two lead roles in Artikulo 247.
Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan, known professionally as Ryza Cenon, is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and painter. In 2004, she became the Ultimate Female Survivor of the second season of StarStruck of GMA Network. She appeared in several shows including Darna, Ay, Robot!, Majika, Fantastikids, Fantastic Man, Joaquin Bordado, Buena Familia, and Alyas Robin Hood.
Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of Pintada in 2012, as Nico in the 2016 film Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B, and as Prince Zardoz in Voltes V: Legacy.
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Lovi Poe. It premiered on September 9, 2013, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Mundo Mo'y Akin. The series concluded on December 27, 2013, with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by Rhodora X in its timeslot.
Rhodora X is a 2014 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role. It premiered on January 27, 2014, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 30, 2014, with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real in its timeslot.
The Voice Kids is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel and GMA Network. Based on the Dutch television series The Voice Kids, it is a spin-off of The Voice of the Philippines. Originally directed by Johnny Manahan, it was originally hosted by Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga. It premiered on May 24, 2014, on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend line up. Dingdong Dantes served as the host for the most recent season.
Innamorata is a 2014 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Max Collins in the title role. It premiered on February 17, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?. The series concluded on June 20, 2014 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Dading in its timeslot.
Niño is a 2014 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Miguel Tanfelix in the title role and David Remo. It premiered on May 26, 2014, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw. The series concluded on September 12, 2014, with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Strawberry Lane in its timeslot.
Strawberry Lane is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bea Binene, Joyce Ching, Kim Rodriguez and Jhoana Marie Tan. It premiered on September 15, 2014 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Niño. The series concluded on January 2, 2015 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Once Upon a Kiss in its timeslot.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2003. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Let the Love Begin is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 4, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Once Upon a Kiss. The series concluded on August 7, 2015 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by Beautiful Strangers in its timeslot.
Destiny Rose is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 14, 2015 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Healing Hearts. The series concluded on March 11, 2016 with a total of 130 episodes. It was replaced by The Millionaire's Wife in its timeslot.
Hanggang Makita Kang Muli is a 2016 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Bea Binene. It premiered on March 7, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Buena Familia. The series concluded on July 15, 2016 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Sinungaling Mong Puso in its timeslot.
Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel and a 1987 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves. It premiered on January 30, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Sa Piling ni Nanay. The series concluded on April 12, 2017 with a total of 53 episodes. It was replaced by D' Originals in its timeslot.
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone and ended in the same year with total of 160 episodes. The second series title Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia premiered in the same year and ended in 2006 with 50 episodes. Due to its significant success, the third series title Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas premiered in 2006 consisting of 48 episodes. In 2016, 11 years after the original run, a reboot of the series premiered on the same network featuring a new cast. In 2005, Encantadia had a crossover film with Mulawin entitled Mulawin: The Movie, which was produced by GMA Pictures as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Haplos is a Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Sanya Lopez and Thea Tolentino. It premiered on July 10, 2017, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing D' Originals. The series concluded on February 23, 2018, with a total of 164 episodes. It was replaced by Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka in its timeslot.
