Descendants of the Sun (Philippine TV series)

Descendants of the Sun is a 2020 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2016 South Korean television drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on February 10, 2020 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing The Gift.

For the South Korean television series of the same title, see Descendants of the Sun.
Descendants of the Sun
Title card
Genre
Based onDescendants of the Sun (2016)
by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-hoon
Written by
  • John Roque
  • Glaiza Ramirez
  • Brylle Tabora
  • John Bedia
  • Liberty Trinidad
Directed byDominic Zapata
Creative director(s)Aloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composerGaemi
Opening theme"You are My Everything" by Julie Anne San Jose
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes28 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Production location(s)Philippines
CinematographyRoman Theodossis
Editor(s)
  • Benedict Lavastida
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time28-44 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment Group
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseFebruary 10, 2020 (2020-02-10) –
present
External links
Website

Cast and characters
Dingdong Dantes portrays Lucas Manalo.
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Descendants of the Sun earned a 10.5% rating.[9]

Accolades
Accolades received by Descendants of the Sun
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2020 15th Seoul International Drama Awards Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year Descendants of the Sun Won [10]

References
  1. Anarcon, James Patrick. "Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Rocco Nacino to join Dingdong Dantes in Descendants of the Sun remake". Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  2. Eugenio, Monica. "LOOK: Here's The Main Cast Of 'Descendants Of The Sun'". Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  3. Caligan, Michelle (August 16, 2019). "LOOK: Jasmine Curtis-Smith at iba pang cast ng Pinoy 'Descendants of the Sun,' sumailalim sa medical training". GMA Network. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  4. "Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation): February 10 na!". Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  5. Ramos, Jansen (August 27, 2019). "Nicole Donesa introduces her character Nurse Via in 'Descendants of the Sun;' boyfriend Mark Herras reacts". GMA Network. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
  6. "Former Hashtags member Jon Lucas, pumirma na sa GMA Artist Center". Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  7. "'Descendants of the Sun' debuts on GMA Telebabad this February 10". GMA Network. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  8. Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  9. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 12, 2020). "Descendants of the Sun pilot episode vs. Make It With You: which show wins in the ratings game?". Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  10. "Descendants of the Sun Philippine adapation wins big in 15th Seoul International Drama Awards". August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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