Mommy Dearest (TV series)

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Mommy Dearest
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Title card
Genre Drama thriller
Created byBrylle Tabora
Written by
  • Luningning Interino-Ribay [1]
  • Jimuel Dela Cruz [1]
Directed byRalfh Manuel Malabunga
Creative director Aloy Adlawan [1]
Starring
Opening theme"Patuloy Lang" by Jessica Villarubin [2]
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes100
Production
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time34 minutes
Production company GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 24, 2025 (2025-02-24) 
present

Mommy Dearest is a 2025 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ralfh Manuel Malabunga, it stars Camille Prats, Shayne Sava and Katrina Halili in the title role. It premiered on February 24, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up.

Contents

The series is streaming online on YouTube. [3]

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. [4]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024. [12] Philippine actress and director Gina Alajar was hired to direct the series. [13] In 2025, Ralfh Malabunga replaces Alajar to direct the series. [14]

Casting

On January 13, 2024, the cast was announced on the series' story conference and script reading. The cast announcement included Camille Prats, Shayne Sava, Katrina Halili, Dion Ignacio, Prince Carlos, Amy Austria, Mel Martinez, Viveika Ravanes and Riel Lomadilla. [15]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mommy Dearest earned a 6.6% rating. [16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mommy Dearest offers a unique and thrilling story of a mother's love". GMA Network . February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  2. "Mommy Dearest: "Patuloy Lang" by Jessica Villarubin (Music Video)". GMA Network . February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  3. "Mommy Dearest (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Javier, Kristian Eric (January 16, 2025). "Kilalanin ang mga bida ng upcoming series na Mommy Dearest". GMA Network . Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Javier, Kristian Eric (May 20, 2025). "Mommy Dearest: Olive, makikilala na ang nakaraan ni Jade!". GMA Network . Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  6. "It's Showtime, extended ang kontrata sa GMA-7? PBB, ipalabas kaya sa GMA Telebabad?". PEP. April 14, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  7. "Mommy Dearest: Ang nawawalang anak ni Emma, natagpuan niya na! (Episode 42)". YouTube . April 24, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  8. "Mommy Dearest: Ang totoong ina ni Mookie ay si Emma! (Episode 44)". YouTube . April 28, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  9. Afinidad-Bernando, Deni Rose M. (October 1, 2024). "Winwyn Marquez reveals comeback movie with Camille Prats, Katrina Halili". The Philippine Star . Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  10. Javier, Kristian Eric (May 20, 2025). "Rocco Nacino, mapapanood na sa Mommy Dearest". GMA Network . Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  11. Javier, Kristian Eric (June 11, 2025). "Lito Pimentel, magiging bahagi na ng Mommy Dearest". GMA Network . Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  12. "GMA Network unveils 2024 line-up". The Philippine Star . January 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  13. Javier, Kristian Eric (January 15, 2024). "Mommy Dearest actors meet at the storycon". GMA Network . Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  14. Wang, Nickie (February 23, 2025). "Camille Prats is a sinister mom in new drama". Manila Standard . Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  15. Javier, Kristian Eric (January 17, 2024). "Cammile Prats, Shayne Sava, and Katrina Halili to star in GMA Network's suspense thriller series Mommy Dearest". LionhearTV. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  16. "Binibining Marikit, hindi pa humahataw nang todo sa ratings". PEP. February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.