Saan Darating ang Umaga?
Saan Darating ang Umaga? (International title: Morning Awaits / transl. Where Will Morning Go?) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eleventh instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Yasmien Kurdi and Dion Ignacio. It premiered on November 10, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan. The series concluded on February 27, 2009 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? in its timeslot.
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Also known as | Morning Awaits |
Genre | Drama |
Based on | Saan Darating ang Umaga? (1983) by Maryo J. de los Reyes |
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Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
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Theme music composer | George Canseco |
Opening theme | "Saan Darating ang Umaga?" by Yasmien Kurdi |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 80 |
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Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
Production location(s) | Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 25-35 minutes |
Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Original release | November 10, 2008 – February 27, 2009 |
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Lani Mercado as Lorrie Rodrigo
- Joel Torre as Ruben Rodrigo
- Yasmien Kurdi as Shayne Rodrigo[1]
- Jacob Rica as Joel Rodrigo
- Supporting cast
- Dion Ignacio as Raul Agoncillo[2]
- Andrea del Rosario as Ms. Patricia Bernales
- Gary Estrada as Dindo Rodrigo
- Pinky Amador as Agatha Rodrigo
- Charlie Davao as Leonardo Rodrigo
- Shirley Fuentes as Marinel "Mylene" Medina Michikawa / Yaya Rose
- Arci Muñoz as Bianca
- Luz Valdez as Yaya Sabel
- Vaness del Moral as Donna
- Guest cast
- Deborah Sun as Melody Valera / Bea Torralba
- Nicole Dulalia as young Shayne
- Gay Balignasay as Acy
- Lui Manansala as Olive
- Joseph Bitangcol as Mark
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Saan Darating ang Umaga? earned a 22.3% rating.[3] While the final episode scored a 23.4% rating.[4]
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Nominated | [5] |
References
- Lorna Tolentino formally bids goodbye to GMA-7; accepts ABS-CBN's offer
- Dion Ignacio moves to leading man status in Saan Darating ang umaga Retrieved from Philippine Entertainment Portal on November 4, 2008
- Santiago, Erwin (November 11, 2008). "TV Ratings (Nov. 7-10) "Survivor Philippines" soars, "Pinoy Fear Factor" begins". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Santiago, Erwin (March 4, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 27-March 2): Luna Mystika regains lead, Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? debuts at No. 2". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.