Forever Young (2024 TV series)

*Forever Young*
Forever Young
	Title card
Genre	Political drama ; Comedy ;
Created by	Loi Argel Nova
Written by	Tina Samson; John Roque;
Directed by	Gil Tejada Jr.
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan
Starring	Euwenn Mikaell
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	17
Production
Executive producer	Mavic Tagbo
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	23–30 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 21, 2024 –; present

Last updated November 14, 2024

Forever Young is a 2024 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Euwenn Mikaell in the title role. It premiered on October 21, 2024 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up.

Premise

Rambo is a 25 year old man who has panhypopituitarism, which slows down his growth and keeps his childlike appearance. His purpose is to help people and aspires to become a public servant.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Euwenn Mikaell

Nadine Samonte (left)

Eula Valdez

Rafael Rosell

Lead cast

Euwenn Mikaell as Rambo Agapito / Eduardo Malaque Jr.^[3]

Supporting cast

Nadine Samonte as Juday Agapito^[4]
Michael de Mesa ^[5] as Eduardo Malaque Sr.^[6]
Eula Valdez ^[7] as Esmeralda Vergara^[6]
Rafael Rosell ^[8] as Albert Vergara^[6]
Alfred Vargas ^[9] as Gregory Agapito^[6]
Althea Ablan ^[10] as Raine Agapito^[6]
Princess Aliyah^[10] as Rylie Agapito^[6]
Bryce Eusebio^[10] as Cliff Peralta^[6]
James Blanco ^[11] as Rigor Peralta^[6]
Matt Lozano^[11] as Ompong^[6]
Abdul Raman^[11] as Joryl Vergara^[6]

Guest cast

Lucho Ayala ^[12] as Julio
Dang Cruz as Tammy^[13]
Patricia Tumulak ^[13]
Maritess Samson^[13]
Sophie Albert as Marian Malaque^[13]
Sharmaine Suarez as Eduardo's wife^[13]
Elijah Alejo as Katherine Malaque^[13]
Liana Mae as Lovely Malaque^[13]
Olive May as Jenny
Sef Cadayona as Gerry Peralta
Raquel Pareño as Menchie Ramos
Angel Leighton as Erica
Angela Alarcon as a news reporter

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 16, 2024.^[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Forever Young earned a 7.1% rating.^[15]

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References

↑ "Forever Young (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved October 28, 2024.
↑ "Euwenn Mikaell delivers charm, wisdom and inspiration in Forever Young". The Manila Times . October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
↑ Mendoza, Ruel (February 8, 2024). "Prince William, una sa linya ng trono". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 22, 2024.
↑ Garcia, Rose (July 23, 2024). "Nadine Samonte opens up about her GMA Gala 2024 experience". PEP. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
↑ Llemit, Kathleen A. (July 26, 2024). "Michael de Mesa thankful for car towed after over 22 hours stuck due to 'Carina' flood". The Philippine Star . Retrieved August 31, 2024.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Anoc, Aimee (September 26, 2024). "The cast of 'Forever Young' during their pictorial". GMA Network . Retrieved September 28, 2024.
↑ Olea, Jerry (June 16, 2024). "Alfred Vargas eyes film production ventures following FAMAS Best Actor win". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
↑ "GMA-7 exec Lilybeth Rasonable happy about box-office success of DongYan's Rewind". PEP. January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
↑ Gabinete, Jojo (January 24, 2024). "Firefly star Euwenn Mikaell bida sa afternoon drama series ng GMA-7". PEP. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
1 2 3 "It's Showtime, extended ang kontrata sa GMA-7? PBB, ipalabas kaya sa GMA Telebabad?". PEP. April 14, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
1 2 3 Anoc, Aimee (September 16, 2024). "Forever Young, mapapanood na sa GMA ngayong Oktubre". GMA Network. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
↑ Anoc, Aimee (February 28, 2024). "Nadine Samonte, pressured sa bagong serye na Forever Young?". GMA Network . Retrieved February 28, 2024.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Forever Young: The politics between the Malaque and Vergara family!". GMA Network . October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
↑ Anoc, Aimee (February 16, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell, sumalang na sa taping para sa Forever Young". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 22, 2024.
↑ "Forever Young debuts strong with high ratings, earns netizens' praise". LionhearTV. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.

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[1] "Forever Young (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved October 28, 2024.

[times-2] "Euwenn Mikaell delivers charm, wisdom and inspiration in Forever Young". The Manila Times . October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.

[3] Mendoza, Ruel (February 8, 2024). "Prince William, una sa linya ng trono". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 22, 2024.

[4] Garcia, Rose (July 23, 2024). "Nadine Samonte opens up about her GMA Gala 2024 experience". PEP. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

[5] Llemit, Kathleen A. (July 26, 2024). "Michael de Mesa thankful for car towed after over 22 hours stuck due to 'Carina' flood". The Philippine Star . Retrieved August 31, 2024.

[names-6] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Anoc, Aimee (September 26, 2024). "The cast of 'Forever Young' during their pictorial". GMA Network . Retrieved September 28, 2024.

[7] Olea, Jerry (June 16, 2024). "Alfred Vargas eyes film production ventures following FAMAS Best Actor win". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 18, 2024.

[8] "GMA-7 exec Lilybeth Rasonable happy about box-office success of DongYan's Rewind". PEP. January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.

[9] Gabinete, Jojo (January 24, 2024). "Firefly star Euwenn Mikaell bida sa afternoon drama series ng GMA-7". PEP. Retrieved May 22, 2024.

[Sparkle-10] 1 2 3 "It's Showtime, extended ang kontrata sa GMA-7? PBB, ipalabas kaya sa GMA Telebabad?". PEP. April 14, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

[cast2-11] 1 2 3 Anoc, Aimee (September 16, 2024). "Forever Young, mapapanood na sa GMA ngayong Oktubre". GMA Network. Retrieved September 21, 2024.

[cast-12] Anoc, Aimee (February 28, 2024). "Nadine Samonte, pressured sa bagong serye na Forever Young?". GMA Network . Retrieved February 28, 2024.

[othercasts-13] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Forever Young: The politics between the Malaque and Vergara family!". GMA Network . October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.

[14] Anoc, Aimee (February 16, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell, sumalang na sa taping para sa Forever Young". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 22, 2024.

[15] "Forever Young debuts strong with high ratings, earns netizens' praise". LionhearTV. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.

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Forever Young
Title card
Genre	Political drama Comedy
Created by	Loi Argel Nova
Written by	Tina Samson John Roque
Directed by	Gil Tejada Jr.
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan
Starring	Euwenn Mikaell
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	17
Production
Executive producer	Mavic Tagbo
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	23–30 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 21, 2024 (2024-10-21) – present