The Cure (TV series)

*The Cure*
The Cure
	Title card
Genre	Science fiction drama
Created by	Dode Cruz
Written by	Dode Cruz; Luningning Ribay; Glaiza Ramirez; Lobert Villela;
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes
Creative director	Roy Iglesias
Starring	Jennylyn Mercado ; Tom Rodriguez ;
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Editors	Robert Ryan Reyes; Noel Mauricio;
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	24–41 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Content Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	April 30 –; July 27, 2018

Last updated December 26, 2024

The Cure is a 2018 Philippine television drama science fiction series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Sherlock Jr. The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Victor Magtanggol on its timeslot.

Premise

The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of a zombie infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Jennylyn Mercado

Jaclyn Jose

Mark Herras

Lead cast

Jennylyn Mercado as Charity “Charie” Valdez-Salvador^[3]
Tom Rodriguez as Gregory “Greg” Salvador^[4]

Supporting cast

Mark Herras as Darius^[5]
LJ Reyes as Katrina Contes^[5]
Jay Manalo as Fernan / Supremo^[5]
Jaclyn Jose as Evangeline Lazaro^[5]
Ronnie Henares as Eduardo
Diva Montelaba as Suzy^[5]
Arra San Agustin as Anna Mercado-Lazaro
Leanne Bautista as Hope V. Salvador^[5]

Guest cast

Ken Chan as Joshua "Josh" Lazaro^[5]
Irma Adlawan as Agnes Salvador
Glenda Garcia as Lorna Valdez
Maricris Garcia as Josie
John Feir as Jimboy Marquez
Jhoana Marie Tan as April Sison
Gerald Madrid as Lito Sison
Edwin Reyes as Jomalesa
Jenzel Angeles as Josie
Angela Evangelista as MY
Bruce Roeland as Dex
Kris Bernal as Myra^[6]
Matt Evans as Elmer^[7]
Jacob Briz as Yel
Jazz Yburan as Aja
Vincent Magbanua as Lowie
Yul Servo as Lando
Kiel Rodriguez as Arvin
Shyr Valdez as Becky
Teresa Loyzaga as Mariz Almijarez
Renz Valerio as Cesar
Lotlot de Leon as Rosita
Kylie Padilla as Adira Aguilar^[8]
Emilio Garcia as Rudy Aguilar
Pen Medina as Rigor
Ruru Madrid as Xavier^[9]
Janice Hung as Valda

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2018.^[10] Filming concluded in July 2018.^[11]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of The Cure scored an 11.1% rating.^[12]

Accolades

Accolades received by *The Cure*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Child Performer	Leanne Bautista	Nominated	^[13]

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References

↑ "The Cure (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved July 2, 2023.
↑ "The Cure". GMA Network . Retrieved March 29, 2018.
↑ "Get infected with The Cure Meet the Cast and Characters". GMA Network . April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
↑ "Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via The Cure". GMA Network. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Geli, Bianca (April 19, 2018). "Look: Meet the cast of The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
↑ Geli, Bianca (May 24, 2018). "Look: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
↑ "Watch: Matt Evans, infected na rin?". GMA Network. May 30, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
↑ "Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar"". Twitter . June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
↑ "Ruru Madrid back to primetime via The Cure". Facebook . Retrieved June 30, 2018.
↑ Geli, Bianca (February 22, 2018). "Jennylyn Mercado may pasilip sa taping ng The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
↑ Geli, Bianca (July 25, 2018). "Look: The Cure holds last taping day". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
↑ "NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings". LionhearTV. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
↑ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.

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[1] "The Cure (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved July 2, 2023.

[2] "The Cure". GMA Network . Retrieved March 29, 2018.

[3] "Get infected with The Cure Meet the Cast and Characters". GMA Network . April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.

[4] "Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via The Cure". GMA Network. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.

[cast-5] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Geli, Bianca (April 19, 2018). "Look: Meet the cast of The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

[6] Geli, Bianca (May 24, 2018). "Look: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved May 24, 2018.

[7] "Watch: Matt Evans, infected na rin?". GMA Network. May 30, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2019.

[8] "Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar"". Twitter . June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.

[9] "Ruru Madrid back to primetime via The Cure". Facebook . Retrieved June 30, 2018.

[10] Geli, Bianca (February 22, 2018). "Jennylyn Mercado may pasilip sa taping ng The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.

[11] Geli, Bianca (July 25, 2018). "Look: The Cure holds last taping day". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.

[12] "NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings". LionhearTV. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.

[13] Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.

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