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Mga Lihim ni Urduja | |
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Genre | Fantasy drama |
Created by | Jojo Nones |
Written by |
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Directed by | Jorron Lee Monroy |
Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
Opening theme | "Hiyas" by Jeniffer Maravilla [1] |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 48 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Mona Coles-Mayuga |
Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 19–33 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | February 27 – May 5, 2023 |
Mga Lihim niUrduja (transl. secrets of Urduja) is a 2023 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jorron Lee Monroy, it stars Sanya Lopez in the title role, Kylie Padilla and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on February 27, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Maria Clara at Ibarra . The series concluded on May 5, 2023 with a total of 48 episodes. It was replaced by Voltes V: Legacy in its timeslot.
No. | Title | Original air date |
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1 [8] | "World Premiere" | February 27, 2023 |
2 [9] | "Itinakda"(transl. destined) | February 28, 2023 |
3 [10] | "Gumising Ka!" (transl. you wake up!) | March 1, 2023 |
4 [11] | "Stalker Much" | March 2, 2023 |
5 [12] | "Korona" (transl. crown) | March 3, 2023 |
6 [13] | "Pagsabog" (transl. explosion) | March 6, 2023 |
7 [14] | "Mission" | March 7, 2023 |
8 [15] | "Meet the Team" | March 8, 2023 |
9 [16] | "May Traydor" (transl. there's a traitor) | March 9, 2023 |
10 [17] | "Hinala" (transl. suspicion) | March 10, 2023 |
11 [18] | "Prophecy" | March 13, 2023 |
12 [19] | "Shocking" | March 14, 2023 |
13 [20] | "Fight Mode" | March 15, 2023 |
14 [21] | "Rising Sun" | March 16, 2023 |
15 [22] | "Powers" | March 17, 2023 |
16 [23] | "Putukan" (transl. shootout) | March 20, 2023 |
17 [24] | "Misteryo" (transl. mystery) | March 21, 2023 |
18 [25] | "Siklab" (transl. spark) | March 22, 2023 |
19 [26] | "Panganib" (transl. danger) | March 23, 2023 |
20 [27] | "Tapang at Bilis" (transl. courage and speed) | March 24, 2023 |
21 [28] | "Wagi" (transl. Victorious) | March 27, 2023 |
22 [29] | "Dugo sa Dugo" (transl. blood on blood) | March 28, 2023 |
23 [30] | "Alisto" (transl. alert) | March 29, 2023 |
24 [31] | "Espiya" (transl. spy) | March 30, 2023 |
25 [32] | "Ebidensya" (transl. evidence) | March 31, 2023 |
26 [33] | "Isiwalat" (transl. spill out) | April 3, 2023 |
27 [34] | "Liwanag" (transl. bright) | April 4, 2023 |
28 [35] | "Halik" (transl. kiss) | April 5, 2023 |
29 [36] | "Magkakapatid" (transl. siblings) | April 10, 2023 |
30 [37] | "Pagkakasundo" (transl. agreement) | April 11, 2023 |
31 [38] | "Kutob" (transl. hunch) | April 12, 2023 |
32 [39] | "Bugso" (transl. gust) | April 13, 2023 |
33 [40] | "Duda" (transl. doubt) | April 14, 2023 |
34 [41] | "Silakbo" (transl. outburst) | April 17, 2023 |
35 [42] | "Sidhi" (transl. intense) | April 18, 2023 |
36 [43] | "Sugod" (transl. charge) | April 19, 2023 |
37 [44] | "Doble Kara" (transl. two faced) | April 20, 2023 |
38 [45] | "Balatkayo" (transl. disguise) | April 21, 2023 |
39 [46] | "Lusob" (transl. attack) | April 24, 2023 |
40 [47] | "Taksil" (transl. traitor) | April 25, 2023 |
41 [48] | "Salinlahi" (transl. generation) | April 26, 2023 |
42 [49] | "Alyansa" (transl. alliance) | April 27, 2023 |
43 [50] | "Buhay" (transl. life) | April 28, 2023 |
44 [51] | "Sanib Pwersa" (transl. joint forces) | May 1, 2023 |
45 [52] | "Pitong Hiyas" (transl. seven jewels) | May 2, 2023 |
46 [53] | "Inapuhan" (transl. descendant) | May 3, 2023 |
47 [54] | "Digmaan" (transl. battle) | May 4, 2023 |
48 [55] | "Walang Hanggan" (transl. limitless) | May 5, 2023 |
Mga Lihim ni Urduja was first conceptualized as a graphic novel by director Jorron Lee Monroy. According to Monroy, the series used filming technologies used from the United States. [56]
Principal photography commenced in January 2023. [57] According to the series' virtual production director Cedric Hornedo, the usage of real-time virtual production technology was implemented for the extension of the set. [58]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mga Lihim niUrduja earned a 9.6% rating. [59] While the final episode scored a 10% rating. [60]
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Actress of the Year (Primetime) | Sanya Lopez | Nominated | [61] |
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