Legally Blind (TV series)

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Legally Blind
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Title card
Genre Drama
Created byPam Miras
Written by
  • Christine Novicio
  • Anna Aleta Nadela
  • Rona Lean Sales
Directed by Ricky Davao
Creative director Roy Iglesias
Starring Janine Gutierrez
Theme music composerSimon Tan
Opening theme"Pangarap" by Maricris Garcia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes93 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMichele R. Borja
ProducerArlene D. Pilapil
Editors
  • Maita Dator-Causapin
  • Bot Tana
  • Lawrence Villena
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time23–32 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 20 (2017-02-20) 
June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)

Legally Blind is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on February 20, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Hahamakin ang Lahat . The series concluded on June 30, 2017 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Impostora in its timeslot.

Contents

The series is streaming online on YouTube. [1]

Premise

Grace is about to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer. On the day to celebrate the results of her bar exam results, she will be raped leading to her pregnancy and an accident that will lead to her blindness. [2]

Cast and characters

Cast
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Janine Gutierrez
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Lauren Young
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Marc Abaya
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Rodjun Cruz
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2017. [4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement ratings, the pilot episode of Legally Blind earned a 12% rating. [5] While the final episode scored a 6.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes. [6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Legally Blind
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama SeriesLegally BlindNominated [7]
Best Drama Actress Janine Gutierrez Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actor Marc Abaya Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actress Chanda Romero Nominated

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