Philippine television drama series
The Gift Title card
Genre Drama Created by
Patrick Ilagan
Denoy Navarro-Punio
Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Aloy Adlawan
Written by
Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Rona Lean Sales
Patrick Ilagan
Loi Argel Nova
Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos Creative director Aloy Adlawan Starring Alden Richards Country of origin Philippines Original language Tagalog No. of episodes105 (list of episodes ) Executive producer Rosie Lyn Atienza Cinematography Alberto Banzon Editors
Robert Reyes
Mark Valderama
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup Running time 24–41 minutes Production company GMA Entertainment Group Network GMA Network Release September 16, 2019 (2019-09-16 ) – February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07 )
The Gift is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network . Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars Alden Richards . It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Love You Two . The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube .[1]
Joseph, a vendor in Divisoria uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of clairvoyance .[2]
Cast and characters [ edit ] Lead cast Supporting cast Guest cast TJ Trinidad as Gener Toledo[4]
Meg Imperial as Lizette
Ruru Madrid as Eloy[5]
Louise Bolton as Maggie
Gerald Madrid as Carlo
Michael Flores as Rambo
Mosang as Baby
Allan Paule as Andres
Aaron Villanueva as baby Sep
Khaine Hernandez as younger Sep
Leandro Baldemor as Luis
Jackie Lou Blanco as Ortiz
Skelly Clarkson as Taba
John Kenneth Giducos as Tolits
Dunhill Banzon as Dan
Jay Arcilla as Mando
Cheska Diaz as Felicia Salcedo
Lui Manansala as Daisy
Orlando Sol as Bomber
Omar Flores as Alcazar
Simon Ibarra as a priest
Dion Ignacio as a former boyfriend
Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
JD Lopez as Nonoy
Froilan Manto as a manager
Zane Mariñas as Manny
Ranty Portento as Mike
Dexter Macalintal as Viena
Froilan Sales as a policeman
Shermaine Santiago as a bank teller
Regine Tolentino as Anna
Peggy Rico Tuazon as Niño's mother
Lander Vera-Perez as a syndicate member
Roadfill as Benok
Brylle Mondejar as a doctor
Marlon Mance as Castillo
Gilleth Sandico as Gloria
Marx Topacio as younger Javier
Kristine Abbey as Abby
Faith da Silva as younger Charito
Tanya Gomez as Lourdes
Marnie Lapus as Lian
Dave Bornea as Jacob
Ramon Christopher as Alcazar
Rosanna Iringan as Mrs. Tan
Bembol Roco as Crispin Anzures
Raquel Monteza as Lolita Anzures
Dominic Roco as younger Crispin
Sophie Albert as Helga Ventura-Apostol
Robert Ortega as Oliver
Mika Gorospe as Lorraine
Baste Granfon as Kyle Cordero
Smokey Manaloto as Bradley Ventura
Leanne Bautista as Meryll Ventura
Channel Morales as Paula
Epy Quizon as Gabriel
Dindo Arroyo as Johnson
Biboy Ramirez as Caleb
Muriel Lomadilla as Jun
Paolo Paraiso as Lester Principal photography commenced on August 7, 2019.[6] Filming concluded in January 2020.[7]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines ' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Gift earned a 9.5% rating.[8]
Accolades received by The Gift
Year
Awards
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.
2019
4th GEMS Awards
Best Actor in a TV Series
Alden Richards
Won
[9]
2020
42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards
Best Drama Series Program
The Gift
Won
[10]
2021
34th PMPC Star Awards for Television
Best Child Performer
Charles Jacob Brix
Nominated
[11]
Best Drama Actor
Alden Richards
Nominated
Best Primetime Drama Series
The Gift
Nominated
^ "The Gift | Full Episode - YouTube" . YouTube . Retrieved May 7, 2024 .
^ "About The Gift " . GMA Network . Retrieved September 10, 2019 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Ruiz, Marah (August 24, 2019). "Behind The Scenes: Cast ng The Gift , nag-shoot na ng publicity photos" . GMA Network . Retrieved August 30, 2019 .
^ a b c "Alden Richards sparks hope and finds his true purpose in GMA's The Gift " . GMA Network . Retrieved September 9, 2019 .
^ Ruiz, Marah (September 13, 2019). "Exclusive: Ruru Madrid takes on a challenging cameo role in The Gift " . GMA Network . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ Garcia, Cara Emmelin (August 8, 2019). "Watch: Alden Richards, sumabak na sa first taping day ng kaniyang bagong serye" . GMA Network . Retrieved February 21, 2024 .
^ Ruiz, Marah (February 7, 2020). "In Photos: Last taping day ng The Gift " . GMA Network . Retrieved February 21, 2024 .
^ "Alden Richards' comeback teleserye The Gift disappoints in TV ratings" . LionhearTV . September 24, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024 .
^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (January 13, 2020). "Aicelle Santos and Alden Richards big winners in GEMS Awards" . GMA Network . Retrieved December 20, 2020 .
^ "GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards" . GMA Network . December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020 .
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared" . PEP . Retrieved July 22, 2021 .