Sirkus (TV series)
Sirkus (transl. Circus) is a 2018 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Mikoy Morales and Mikee Quintos. It premiered on January 21, 2018 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up replacing Road Trip and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on April 15, 2018 with a total of 13 episodes.
| Sirkus | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Angeli Atienza |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Zig Dulay |
| Starring | |
| Ending theme | "Kung Ika'y Maniwala" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Kristian Julao |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Cinematography | Joseph Delos Reyes |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20-35 minutes |
| Production company(s) | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | January 21 – April 15, 2018 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Premise
Miko and Mia, ran away with a travelling circus to escape a person who is after them. After their parents disappeared, they rely on the protection of a group of circus performers that include a magician, a fire-breather, an acrobat, a strongman, and a clairvoyant. They will discover that their new circus family is a group of magical folk in disguise. The circus becomes key to revealing the truth about their identities, as they will eventually discover that they have their own powers.[2]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Mikoy Morales as Miko
- Mikee Quintos as Mia
- Supporting cast
- Cherie Gil as Lara "La Ora"
- Gardo Versoza as Leviticus "Levi"
- Andre Paras as Martel
- Sef Cadayona as Al
- Chariz Solomon as Astra
- Klea Pineda as Sefira
- Divine Tetay as Luca
- Gerry Acao as Facundo
- Guest cast
- Angelu de Leon as Liza
- Zoren Legaspi as Miguel
- Gina Alajar as Waya
- Noel Trinidad as Lolo
- Erlinda Villalobos as Lola
- David Remo as young Levi
- Barbara Miguel as young Lara
- Addy Raj as Sandino
- Lou Veloso as Nuno Ben
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Victorina
- Sue Prado as Nemila
- Bruce Roeland as Magsino
- Ashley Ortega as Lila
- Fanny Serrano as Veritas
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Sirkus earned an 8.6% rating.[3] The series got its highest rating on January 28, 2018 with an 8.7% rating.[4]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Horror/Fantasy Program | Sirkus | Nominated | [5] |
References
- "Sirkus (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- "Sirkus". Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- "How did Sirkus pilot episode fare in AGB ratings?". January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Ching, Mark Angelo (March 12, 2018). "AGB RATINGS: The Good Son attracts more viewers on primetime, based on AGB ratings". Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television