Maka (TV series)

Last updated

Maka
Maka (TV series) title card.jpg
Title card
Genre
Created byRod Marmol
Written by
  • Ceres Helga Barrios
  • May Delos Santos
  • Troy Espiritu
Directed byRod Marmol [2]
Starring
Opening theme"Patuloy ang Pangarap" by Zephanie
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producerRichell Equiron
CinematographyJonjon Corpus
Editors
  • Mark Andrew Antonio
  • Bunny Sison
  • Jack Cabayanan
  • Fredie Abril
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time27–29 minutes
Production company GMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 21, 2024 (2024-09-21) –
present

Maka (stylized in all caps) is a Philippine television drama teen series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol, it stars Romnick Sarmenta, Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, Olive May and John Clifford. It premiered on September 21, 2024, on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up.

Contents

The series is streaming online on YouTube. [3]

Premise

V returns to his hometown and hesitant to teach in Douglas MacArthur High School. By serving as a mentor, he will learn lessons from his students. [4]

Cast and characters

Romnick Sarmenta portrays V. Romnick Sarmenta in 2023.jpg
Romnick Sarmenta portrays V.
Lead cast

An art teacher in MAKA high in charge of training the students for the upcoming regional drama competition.

A student of the Arts and Performance section who has an excellent skill in singing.

A choir member and a student of the Arts and Performance section.

She is known popularly for her online dance videos and Marco's love interest.

Known as the school's "heartthrob" and bully and Zeph's love interest.

A student who has a passion in writing songs and has a talent in acting.

A student in MAKA high and a make-up artist of dead people in their funeral home.

Supporting cast

Seasons

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113September 21, 2024 (2024-09-21) [17] December 14, 2024 (2024-12-14)
2TBAFebruary 1, 2025 (2025-02-01) [16] TBA

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Maka earned a 6.6% rating. [17]

Related Research Articles

Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita, Miss Minchin in Princess Sarah, and as Valeria in Bakekang and in the Philippine remake of Rosalinda.

<i>Mulawin</i> Philippine television drama series

Mulawin is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 18, 2005 with a total of 166 episodes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Romnick Sarmenta</span> Filipino actor

Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor, known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor, film producer and professor. Noted for his performances in a range of genres across film and television, he began his career as a child actor debuting in the series Gulong ng Palad. With a career spanning nearly five decades, his accolades include Best Actor wins from the Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian and Summer Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to numerous nominations from the FAMAS Awards and Young Critics Circle.

<i>Thats Entertainment</i> (Philippine TV program) Philippine television variety show

That's Entertainment is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by German Moreno and Ike Lozada, it premiered on January 6, 1986. The show concluded on May 3, 1996 with a total of 3,200 episodes.

<i>Bakekang</i> Philippine television drama series

Bakekang is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon in the title role. It premiered on September 11, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 30, 2007 with a total of 145 episodes.

<i>Impostora</i> 2007 Philippine television drama series

Impostora is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado. The series is loosely based on a 1993 Philippine film Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap. It premiered on June 4, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on September 21, 2007 with a total of 80 episodes.

<i>Luna Mystika</i> Philippine television drama series

Luna Mystika is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role. It premiered on November 17, 2008, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 6, 2009, with a total of 80 episodes.

<i>First Time</i> (TV series) 2010 Philippine television drama series

First Time is a 2010 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio and Jake Vargas. It premiered on February 8, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 28, 2010 with a total of 77 episodes.

<i>Magic Palayok</i> 2011 Philippine television drama series

MagicPalayok is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Geoff Eigenmann, Carla Abellana and Angeli Nicole Sanoy. It premiered on February 28, 2011, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 1, 2011, with a total of 88 episodes.

<i>Iglot</i> (TV series) 2011 Philippine television drama series

Iglot is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a spin-off of the Philippine television series Mulawin. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Milkcah Wynne Nacion. It premiered on August 29, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 11, 2011 with a total of 55 episodes.

José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model.

Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan, also mononymously known as Zephanie, is a Filipino singer, actress and host. She is known as the winner of the first season of Idol Philippines. Dimaranan is dubbed as "This Generation's Pop Princess" in the country by various media outlets.

<i>Widows Web</i> 2022 Philippine television drama series

Widows' Web is a 2022 Philippine television drama crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Carmina Villarroel, Vaness del Moral, Ashley Ortega and Pauline Mendoza. It premiered on February 28, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 29, 2022 with a total of 43 episodes.

<i>Abot-Kamay na Pangarap</i> Philippine television drama series

Abot-Kamay na Pangarap is a Philippine television medical drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Carmina Villarroel and Jillian Ward. It premiered on September 5, 2022 on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on October 19, 2024 with a total of 659 episodes. It is the longest running drama series of GMA Network, based on episode count.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chanty (singer)</span> Filipino-Argentian singer and actress (born 2002)

Maria Chantal Videla is a Filipino singer and actress based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Lapillus.

<i>Luv Is</i> 2023 Philippine television drama series

Luv Is is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on January 16, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 28, 2023 with a total of 75 episodes.

<i>Unbreak My Heart</i> (TV series) 2023 Philippine television drama series

Unbreak My Heart is a 2023 Philippine romantic drama television series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo and Dolly Dulu, it stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Joshua Garcia, and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 29, 2023 in the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 16, 2023 with a total of 2 seasons and 100 episodes.

<i>Sparkle U</i> Philippine television drama series

Sparkle U is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on October 1, 2023 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on January 28, 2024 with a total of 18 episodes.

Marco Antonio Masa, is a Filipino actor and model who is currently an exclusive talent under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle.

References

  1. 1 2 "Youth-oriented drama series Maka set to inspire viewers across generations". SunStar . September 22, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (September 17, 2024). "Romnick propesor sa Trinity". Abante . Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Maka | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ Wang, Nickie (September 20, 2024). "Maka lead star finds groove in acting and singing". Manila Standard . Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ Santiago, Ervin (September 19, 2024). "Payo ni Romnick sa cast ng Maka: Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili n'yo". Inquirer Bandera . Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Anoc, Aimee (August 14, 2024). "The cast of Gen Z series Maka during their pictorial". GMA Network . Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Maka young stars, na-intimidate kay Romnick Sarmenta". PEP. September 19, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Former child stars Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, and the cast of Maka visit It's Showtime!". ABS-CBN Corporation . September 21, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Santiago, Ervin (August 15, 2024). "Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na Maka". Inquirer Bandera . Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Maka : Inspiring youth-centric drama". Tempo. September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  11. ↑ "The fresh faces of Gen Z take center stage". Malaya . September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Maka set to inspire viewers across generations". SunStar . September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  13. ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (September 21, 2024). "Chanty recalls network transfers from ABS-CBN to TV5 to GMA-7". PEP. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  14. ↑ Alcantara, Carissa (September 20, 2024). "Romnick Sarmenta's advice for Gen Z artists: 'Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili'". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 "Romnick Sarmenta eager to connect with GenZ". Malaya . September 19, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 Anoc, Aimee (January 23, 2025). "Maka season 2 cast, may pasilip sa kanilang bagong school". GMA Network . Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  17. 1 2 "How did the Saturday afternoon viewers receive GMA Network's youth-oriented show Maka?". LionhearTV. September 27, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.