My Papa Pi

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My Papa Pi
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Genre Sitcom
Written by
  • Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme
  • Gena Tenaja
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina
Starring Piolo Pascual
Pia Wurtzbach
Pepe Herrera
Opening theme"My Papa Pi" by Piolo Pascual, Pia Wurtzbach, and Pepe Herrera
Ending theme"My Papa Pi" by Piolo Pascual, Pia Wurtzbach, and Pepe Herrera
ComposersTimothy Joseph Cardona
Marlon Nabia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers Carlo L. Katigbak
Cory V. Vidanes
Laurenti M. Dyogi
Production locationsABS-CBN Studio, Quezon City
Running time45 minutes
Production company Star Creatives
Original release
Network Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
ReleaseMarch 19 (2022-03-19) –
June 18, 2022 (2022-06-18)

My Papa Pi is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel and A2Z. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, it stars Piolo Pascual, Pepe Herrera, and Pia Wurtzbach. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend! evening line up from March 19 to June 18, 2022, and was replaced by the second season of Idol Philippines . [1] [2]

Contents

Premise

In the fictional Barangay Mapag-asa, twin brothers Pipoy and Popoy live different lives despite living in the same house. Pipoy is a single father looking for a better life for his daughter, while Popoy is a successful entrepreneur who owns One More Tumbong that sells tumbong, a special pork intestine soup. Tere, the neighbor of the twins, is a kind-hearted woman whom Popoy aims to earn her heart for him, but has feelings for Pipoy.

Early on, Popoy suddenly dies in an accident, but only to return to Barangay Mapag-asa as a ghost only Pipoy could see and hear. Knowing he can take over his twin brother, Popoy finds the perfect timing to pursue the clueless Tere. [3]

Cast and characters

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113March 19, 2022 (2022-03-19)June 18, 2022 (2022-06-18)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateAGB Nielsen Ratings
(NUTAM People)
11"Hopefuls"March 19, 2022 (2022-03-19)N/A

Upon realizing that his only chance to win Tere's heart is to become a million richer, Popoy resorts to his and his twin brother Pipoy's favorite hobby-gambling. The horse betting race, however, thrills Popoy to death, figuratively and literally.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
22"Yayamanins"March 26, 2022 (2022-03-26)2.3% [7]

Determined to have a grand wedding with the man of her dreams, Tere accepts her friend's enticing business offer. Things take a turn for the worse for the bride-to-be when Popoy suddenly gets expelled from Pipoy's body.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Nicole Cordoves
33"Judge Me, Not!"April 2, 2022 (2022-04-02)N/A

Convinced that Pipoy is suffering from amnesia, Tere resorts to desperate measures to help him regain his memories. Harvee receives a mission when a series of theft incidents hits Mapag-asa following the arrival of Tere's cousin, Charmaine.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez
44"Family is Forever"April 9, 2022 (2022-04-09)N/A

When Delia suspects that Chip is having an affair, Tere helps her confirm her hunch. Popoy feels helpless as Pipoy firmly refuses to let him possess his body again. Getting wind of Chudy Ann's plan to send Mikay abroad, Popoy resolves to take action.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
55"Tsismis Pa More"April 23, 2022 (2022-04-23)2.1% [8]

Rumors surface that Popoy's soul enters Pipoy's body to make his signature tumbong dish. When it spreads like wildfire, a vlogger hungry for interesting content arrives at Mapag-asa to uncover the mystery.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride, Martha Comia
66"Surprise!"April 30, 2022 (2022-04-30)1.6% [9]

Pipoy does everything in his power to make Mikay happy on her upcoming birthday. Learning that Chudy Ann will attend Mikay's party, Tere goes the extra mile to ensure she is the apple of Pipoy's eye. Her efforts, in turn, make Popoy jealous.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
77"Date Night"May 7, 2022 (2022-05-07)N/A

Tere signs up on an online dating app as she resolves to keep her distance from Pipoy. The relentless Popoy then grabs this chance to score a date with his one true love.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
88"Spell Love"May 14, 2022 (2022-05-14)2.0% [10]

While Harvee gets to know Charmaine more, Pipoy copes with Tere's resignation from the eatery. Javier returns to Mapag-asa to seek Marichu's forgiveness. Wanting to fix everything, the three men devise a gimmick to woo the women in their lives.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride, Ian Veneracion
99"Til WiFi Do Us Part"May 21, 2022 (2022-05-21)2.2% [11]

Pipoy's tech-savvy neighbors go berserk when his Wi-Fi connection goes off. Disappointed, Mikay packs her bag to search for stable internet while Popoy finds ways to recharge his energy. Tere, meanwhile, preserves her precious memory with Pipoy.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
1010"Break It Down, Yow"May 28, 2022 (2022-05-28)1.8% [12]

An air of competitiveness surrounds Mapag-asa as Harvee joins a rap battle against a seasoned rapper from a neighboring barangay while Pipoy and Popoy argue about Tere. Later, misfortune befalls the twin brothers' eatery and heirloom ladle.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride, Kritiko
1111"My Only Luck"June 4, 2022 (2022-06-04)1.6% [13]

All hope is lost for Pipoy and Popoy as they fail to revive the burnt heirloom ladle. With the eatery on the verge of closing forever, Tere comes up with a solution. Meanwhile, Marichu forces Charmaine to join a beauty pageant.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
1212"Deal Or No Deal"June 11, 2022 (2022-06-11)N/A

Pipoy and Popoy find themselves in a bind when Marichu refuses to let go of the Papa's prized heirloom ladle. While Tere and the Hopefuls help reclaim the lucky ladle and save the eatery from doom, Pipoy receives a wake-up call.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
1313"Where Do Broken Hearts Go"June 18, 2022 (2022-06-18)1.5% [14]

The Hopefuls are enticed to transfer their businesses to a grander location. Ahead of her big move, Tere plans to confess her feelings to Pipoy. Meanwhile, Pipoy's ex returns with a request, and Popoy gets his heart broken.

Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride

Production

Casting

ABS-CBN initially selected Angelica Panganiban for the role of Tere, but instead gave the role to Wurtzbach. Star Creatives did not give any statement to why they replaced Panganiban with Wurtzbach. [15] The show marks the teleserye acting debut for Anthony Jennings who previously starred in the 2021 movie Love at First Stream , and the acting debut for Madam Inutz who had previously took part as a celebrity housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 . [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Piolo Pascual's sitcom 'My Papa Pi' to premiere next month". ABS-CBN News. February 10, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  2. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (February 10, 2022). "Piolo Pascual is back! New sitcom 'My Papa Pi' all set to launch". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ "WATCH: Supernatural twist in 'My Papa Pi' trailer". ABS-CBN News. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Matalog, Patricia (February 14, 2022). "PHOTOS: 'My Papa Pi' cast with director Cathy Garcia-Molina on the set of upcoming sitcom". Star Cinema. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  5. 1 2 Basco, Karl Cedrick (February 12, 2022). "'Parang normal lang': Pepe Herrera is Piolo Pascual's twin on 'My Papa Pi'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  6. ↑ Pipoy is shock upon Mikay's arrival | My Papa Pi, April 9, 2022, retrieved April 11, 2022
  7. ↑ "Mar 26 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Apr 23 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Apr 30 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  10. ↑ "May 14 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  11. ↑ "May 21 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  12. ↑ "May 28 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  13. ↑ "June 4 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  14. ↑ "June 18 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM" . Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  15. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 11, 2022). "Pia Wurtzbach replaces Angelica Panganiban in Piolo Pascual's sitcom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
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