ON its 73rd anniversary, GMA Network continues to prove that love is what makes it stand the test of time. The broadcast giant captivates much valued viewers with exciting new offerings and surprises made from the heart. Airing in June and July, each program explores the many facets of love.
Promising viewers with high-octane action and a whole lot of love and laughter is Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis airing on June 4. Bannered by action star and senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., the series tells the story of Police Major Bartolome “Tolome” Reynaldo (Bong), a police officer admired for his good looks, fearlessness, and popularity with ladies, but is grounded by his great love and “fear” for his feisty yet sweet wife Gloria (Beauty Gonzalez). One day, Tolome crosses paths with Elize (Max Collins), a beautiful and sexy lady who vows to work with him in tracking down a kidnapping syndicate. Completing the star-studded cast are Kate Valdez and Kelvin Miranda.
Rising young stars Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara are set to thrills to viewers as they try to find true love in their upcoming series LUV IS: Love at First Read. Airing on June 12, the show is the second collaboration between GMA and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. The story is based on the hit web novel by author “Chixnita,” which has over 23 million views on Wattpad. It revolves around Kudos (Mavy), a secret romantic searching for the perfect girl, who believes that Abby (Kyline) is the one for him.
Meanwhile, beginning June 19, viewers further feel the importance of love for family through the biggest murder mystery series on Philippine prime-time TV: Royal Blood. The upcoming show is bannered by Dingdong Dantes. Joining the cast are Megan Young, Mikael Daez, Dion Ignacio, Lianne Valentin, and Rhian Ramos, with the special participation of Tirso Cruz III. Royal Blood follows the story of Napoy (Dingdong), the bastard son of a business tycoon and a loving single father who becomes the primary suspect in his father’s death.
GMA afternoons will also boast of the upcoming Magandang Dilag premiering on June 26. It seeks to inspire viewers to love their true beauty even more. Starring Herlene Budol and Benjamin Alvez, with Rob Gomez, the series revolves around Gigi (Herlene), an optimistic woman who inherits enormous wealth from her estranged father but is fooled by her most beloved man.
Audiences will also definitely love the intense competition from the action-packed, talent-driven entertainment series Battle of the Judges, hosted by Alden Richards. Premiering on July 15, this exciting program will be joined by celebrity judges Boy Abunda, Bea Alonzo, Jose Manalo, and GMA Network senior vice president for programming, talent management, worldwide, and support group and president of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes. Together, they must select and then champion talented performers from every entertainment genre.
The lineup of anniversary offerings is made even more special as Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz team up for the very first time on the big screen in GMA Public Affairs’ The Cheating Game. Hitting theaters this July, the movie is an edgy, genre-bending romance about the games people play after getting cheated on.
Adding to the list of exciting anniversary surprises is the GMA Thanksgiving Gala 2023, happening this July. Fans should watch out for their favorite stars as they come together and walk on the red carpet to a night filled with love to celebrate the network’s 73rd year.