The Cure (TV series)

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.

The Cure
Title card
GenreScience fiction drama
Created byDode Cruz
Written by
  • Dode Cruz
  • Luningning Ribay
  • Glaiza Ramirez
  • Lobert Villela
Directed byMark A. Reyes
Creative directorRoy Iglesias
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis-Reyes
Editors
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Noel Mauricio
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Content Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseApril 30 (2018-04-30) –
July 27, 2018 (2018-07-27)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

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
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]

References
  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.
  5. 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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