Maynila (TV program)

Maynila (transl. Manila) is a Philippine television drama romance anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Lito Atienza, it premiered on November 23, 1998 on the network's weekday afternoon line up.

Maynila
Title card since 2017
Also known as	Maynila: Larawan ng Bansa Maynila: Ito ang Kwento Mo Maynila: Kwento. Buhay. Tagumpay.
Genre	Drama Romance
Written by	Sara San Luis Rouel Alciraz Theresa Guevarra
Directed by	G. Phil M. Noble
Presented by	Lito Atienza
Opening theme	"Mahal Kong Maynila" by Cacai Bautista and Vince De Jesus (2002–2008; 2010–2015; since 2020) "Maynila" by Noel Cabangon (2015–2020)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Tagalog
No. of episodes	(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Alessandra A. Beltran Lani Atienza
Production location(s)	Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–60 minutes
Production company(s)	Maynilad Platinum Productions Inc.
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	1080i (HDTV)
Original release	November 23, 1998 (1998-11-23) – present

Overview

Presented as an anthology, Maynila is a series of inspiring stories of people with everyday challenges that affect Manila residents.[1]

Episodes

Main article: List of Maynila episodes

Hosts

• Lito Atienza - former DENR Secretary, Manila mayor & current BUHAY Partylist representative.
• Ali Atienza - sit-in host while his father was running for Mayor of Manila in 2010.
• Chi Atienza-Valdepenas (2004; since 2016)

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The show resumed its programming on July 11, 2020.[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Maynila

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
1999	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series	Maynila	Nominated
	13th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2000	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	14th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2001	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	15th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2002	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	16th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2003	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
2004	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
2005	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
2006	Anak TV Seal Award			Won
	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	20th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2007	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[4]
2008	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[5]
2009	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[6]
2010	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[7]
2011	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[8]
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[9]
	The First Stars Night Out by Artist Handlers Group	Certificate of Recognition		Won
2013	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[10]
		Best New Male TV Personality	Ruru Madrid ("Faith in Love")	Won
2014	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series	Maynila	Nominated
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[11]
2015	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[12]
2016	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[13]
2017	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[14]
		Longest Running Drama Anthology		Won
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[15]

References

1. About Maynila TV
2. Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved April 21, 2020.
3. "Maynila: Ma, I'm gay – Jun". July 11, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
4. "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
5. Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
6. Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
7. Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
8. Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
9. "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". September 26, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
10. "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". Retrieved April 28, 2020.
11. "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
12. "FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
13. "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
14. Soriano, Gia Allana. "IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
15. Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television

External links

• Maynila on IMDb