Mommy Dearest (TV series)

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Mommy Dearest
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Title card
Genre Drama thriller
Directed by Gina Alajar [1]
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Production company GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network GMA Network

Mommy Dearest is an upcoming Philippine television drama series to be broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Camille Prats, Shayne Sava and Katrina Halili in the title role. It is set to premiere on February 17, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. [2]

Contents

Premise

Olive takes care of her ill daughter Mookie. With the help of their maid, Emma – they both look after Mookie. Due to Emma losing her own offspring in the past, she will treat and love Mookie like her own biological daughter. [3]

Cast and characters

Cast
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Camille Prats
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Katrina Halili
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Amy Austria
Lead cast
Supporting cast

Development

The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024. [6] Philippine actress and director Gina Alajar was hired to direct the series. [7]

Casting

During the series' story conference and script reading held on January 13, 2024, Philippine actress Camille Prats was announced to headline the show. Other cast members – Shayne Sava, Katrina Halili, Dion Ignacio, Prince Carlos, Amy Austria, Mel Martinez, Vivieka Ravanes and Riel Lomadilla were announced in the same day. [8]

Production

Principal photography commenced on January 29, 2024. [9]

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