Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as Walang Hanggan (2012), Bridges of Love (2015), and The General's Daughter (2019). In films, one of his best known works is his portrayal of Gregorio del Pilar in the Philippine war epic Heneral Luna (2015), which he reprised in a title role for its sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). Avelino's other prominent films include Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013), I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017), and Fan Girl (2020).
ASAP Natin 'To, commonly known as 'ASAP', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel and TV5. Originally starred by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres, it premiered on February 5, 1995 on the network's Sunday noontime line-up replacing Sa Linggo nAPO Sila. Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, and Janine Gutierrez currently serves as the cast. It is the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show on Philippine television.
Dreamscape Entertainment is a Philippine television production and entertainment company of ABS-CBN Studios, a division of ABS-CBN Corporation, that supplies telenovelas for its namesake television network ABS-CBN, and sister channels and online platforms. It was founded by the late Roldeo T. Endrinal where it served as its head from August 17, 1992 until his death on February 3, 2024.
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin is a Philippine drama television series aired on Kapamilya Channel. Directed by FM Reyes, it starred Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado and Sam Milby. The series was aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from August 17, 2020, to March 19, 2021, taking the previous timeslot of Make It with You, which was temporarily occupied by The World of a Married Couple, which replaced the said series after the former was cancelled due to the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and ABS-CBN shutdown.
Walang Hanggang Paalam is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Paulo Avelino, Zanjoe Marudo, Arci Muñoz, Angelica Panganiban and JC Santos. The series premiered on September 28, 2020 on the network's Primetime Bida line-up replacing A Soldier's Heart. The series concluded on April 16, 2021 with a total of 143 episodes. It was replaced by Init sa Magdamag in its timeslot.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2021. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Init sa Magdamag is a Philippine romantic melodrama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo and Ian D. Loreños, it stars Gerald Anderson, Yam Concepcion and JM de Guzman. The series premiered on network's Primetime Bida evening block, A2Z, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from April 19 to September 10, 2021, on Monday to Friday at 9:20 PM, replacing Walang Hanggang Paalam and was replaced by Marry Me, Marry You.
Flower of Evil is a Philippine drama television series based on the 2020 South Korean drama series of the same title, starring Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe. The series streamed on Viu on June 23, 2022 and was aired on Kapamilya Channel's Yes Weekend primetime block from June 25 to October 9, 2022 replacing the fourth season of I Can See Your Voice and was replaced by Hoy Love You 3.
Love in 40 Days is a Philippine fantasy romantic comedy television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Directed by Emmanuel Palo and Jojo Saguin, it starred Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte. The series aired on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block, Jeepney TV, A2Z Primetime Weeknights, TV5's TodaMax Primetime Singko and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from May 30 to October 28, 2022, replacing Meow, The Secret Boy and was replaced by Ever Night: War of Brilliant Splendours.
Dirty Linen is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it stars Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz. The series premiered on January 23, 2023 on the channel's Primetime Bida block replacing Flower of Evil. The series concluded on August 25, 2023 with a total of 153 episodes. It was replaced by Senior High on its timeslot.
Pira-Pirasong Paraiso is a Philippine television romantic drama series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel and TV5. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo and Roderick P. Lindayag, it starres by Loisa Andalio, Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad and Elisse Joson. The series aired on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold, Yes, Weekend! Saturday afternoon block and TV5's Hapon Champion and Weekend Trip Saturday afternoon block from July 25, 2023 to January 27, 2024, replacing Bagong Umaga.
Linlang is a Philippine television drama thriller series, directed by FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin. It stars Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM de Guzman and Maricel Soriano. The series was first released on Amazon Prime Video on October 5, 2023, consisting of 14 episodes, followed by a "Teleserye Version" on January 22, 2024 broadcast by Kapamilya Channel, replacing Senior High. The series concluded on June 14, 2024 with a total of 103 episodes. It was replaced by Pamilya Sagrado on its timeslot.
