Sparkle U

Sparkle U
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Also known as	Sparkle University
Genre	Drama
Created by	Dode Cruz
Written by	J-mee Katanyag Mikee Ladera Meryl Bunyi Louize Al-Shehri Mark Duane Angos [1] Patrick Ilagan Renei Dimla
Directed by	Barry Gonzales (#Frenemies and #Ghosted) Ralfh Manuel Malabunga (#SoundTrip) [2]
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan [1]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	18
Production
Executive producers	Kaye Cadsawan (#Frenemies) Erwin Hilado (#Ghosted and #SoundTrip) [1]
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	28–32 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 1, 2023 (2023-10-01) – January 28, 2024 (2024-01-28)

Sparkle U (also known as Sparkle University) is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on October 1, 2023 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on January 28, 2024 with a total of 18 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube. ^[3]

Cast and characters

#Frenemies

• Shayne Sava as Rebecca "Bekang" de Dios ^[4]
• Roxie Smith as Yazmine "Yazzi" Martinez ^[5]
• Abdul Raman as Juan Enrique "Drake" dela Rosa III ^[6]
• Zephanie as Susanne "Sue" Gara ^[5]
• Michael Sager as Marco Roy Ignacio ^[5]
• Anjay Anson as Wado ^[5]
• Lauren King as Yarah Emmanuel ^[5]
• Vanessa Peña as Yamine "Yam" Agustin ^[5]
• Princess Aliyah as Raeka dela Rosa ^[5]
• Matt Lozano as Basti
• Liza Lorena as Aling Matilda "Tindeng" de Dios
• Leandro Baldemor as Rebecco "Reb" de Dios
• Sue Prado as Zarah Martinez
• Geleen Eugenio as Miranda Ignacio
• Jelai Andres as Claris Lucas
• Rain Matienzo as Jen Z

#Ghosted

• Sofia Pablo as Alessi / Liane Gaspar ^[1]
• Allen Ansay as Zac ^[1]
• Marco Masa as Leon ^[1]
• Liana Mae as Sela ^[1]
• Princess Aliyah as Raeka dela Rosa ^[1]
• Rufa Mae Quinto as Agnes Gaspar ^[1]
• Archie Alemania as Dexter
• Debraliz as Mother Sister
• Gio Alvarez as Liam
• Rain Matienzo as Jen Z

#SoundTrip

• Zephanie as Susanne "Sue" Gara ^[7]
• Michael Sager as Marco Roy Ignacio ^[7]
• Althea Ablan ^[7] as Alyssa Mae Geronimo
• Matthew Uy ^[7] as Ethan Santiago
• Vanessa Peña ^[8] as Yamine "Yam" Agustin
• Lauren King ^[8] as Yarah Emmanuel
• Gaea Mischa ^[8] as Sharifa Cabrido
• Gilleth Sandico as Maya Rivera
• Marlon Mance as Donald Geronimo
• Geleen Eugenio ^[8] as Miranda Ignacio
• Fredmoore de los Santos as Efren Gara
• Rain Matienzo as Jen Z

Accolades

Accolades received by Sparkle U

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2025	36th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Mini Series	Sparkle U	Pending	[9]

References

1. "GMA Network's new youth-oriented series Sparkle U starts its classes on Oct. 1". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved November 10, 2023.
2. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Zephanie turns emotional as Sparkle U: #SoundTrip director Ralfh Manuel Malabunga praises her". GMA Network . Retrieved January 15, 2024.
3. "Sparkle U: #Frienemies - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved May 5, 2024.
4. "GMA brings forth newest youth-oriented series Sparkle U". Manila Standard . March 20, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
5. "New weekend afternoon fave: GMA's Sparkle U". Daily Tribune . March 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
6. "GMA brings forth newest youth-oriented series Sparkle U". GMA Network . March 16, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
7. "#SoundTrip". Facebook.
8. "Listen to the melody of love, friendship, and dreams with new Sparkle U story #Soundtrip". GMA Network. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
9. Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved February 2, 2025.

External links

• Official website
• Sparkle U at IMDb