Dormitoryo

Dormitoryo (International title: The Dormitory / transl. Dormitory) is a 2013 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jun Lana, it stars Lauren Young, Joyce Ching, Enzo Pineda, Ruru Madrid and Wynwyn Marquez. It premiered on September 22, 2013, and worldwide on September 29, 2013, on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on December 22, 2013, with a total of 13 episodes.

Dormitoryo
Title card
Also known asThe Dormitory
Genre
Developed byRobert Villela
Written by
  • Jules Dan Katanyag
  • Borj Dana
  • John Kenneth de Leon
  • Liberty Trinidad
  • Ma. Acy Ramos
Directed byJun Lana
Creative director(s)Jun Lana
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producer(s)Mona Coles Mayuga
Production location(s)Tagaytay City, Philippines
CinematographyMackie Galvez
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-45 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseSeptember 22 (2013-09-22) –
December 22, 2013 (2013-12-22)

Cast and characters
Lauren Young portrays Haze Mendoza.
Ruru Madrid portrays Charlie Chavez.
Lead cast
Recurring cast
  • Mayton Eugenio as Weng Demagiba
  • Annicka Dolonius as Janet PuliAirl
  • Ashley Ortega as Rose Angelessul
  • Mel Kimura as Rona Sancuevas
  • Yassi Pressman as Sophie
  • Mike "Pekto" Nacua as Silva
  • Julian Trono as Kobe
  • Sanya Lopez as Thea
  • Christian Ramirez as Jude
  • Gabbi Garcia as Gemma delos Santos
  • Ehra Madrigal as Nathelete Santos

Production

Development

The idea for the series was conceived when GMA Network wanted to put "something new" on their Sunday-afternoon block, which traditionally dominated with either teeny bop series or showbiz-oriented talk shows. And so, the network's drama department decided to "try something different on that block." Jun Lana wanted a show that represent "Generation X" and explore some relevant issues faced by the youth today, including bullying, peer pressure, dysfunctional relationships, infidelity, sibling rivalry, vague sense of morality, dishonesty and even crime. So he decided to come up with an edgy teen series with mystery-filled plot, twists and turns, wherein the lead characters deal with the controversial death of a colleague and peel away secrets that link them with each other. Lana presented the concept and the network found it to be interesting. The show is set in the fictional dormitory—the Holy Spirit Manor. The series creator had to decide on whether the setting should be inside a school or outside of it. It went through the approval and timeslot matching stages.[6]

Casting

The cast was announced during the story conference held in August 2013, with the main cast being Lauren Young together with Joyce Ching, Enzo Pineda, Ruru Madrid and Wynwyn Marquez. The lead role Hazel Mendoza was originally intended for singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose,[7] but the network pulled her out for another TV project.[8] Lauren Young was chosen to replace San Jose for the said role,[9] while the antagonist Airiz de Ocampo, the role which originally intended for Young, went to Joyce Ching.[10] Enzo Pineda and Ruru Madrid were cast as Burn and Charlie Chavez, brothers and Hazel's love interests.[11]

Filming

The series was supposed to premiere in August but it needed some "fine-tuning" before getting the go-signal to tape the pilot episode. Production began in September 4, 2013. The entire series was shot in Tagaytay City.[12] The dormitory, (as well as the school) used in the show is actually Divine Word Seminary—a seminary retreat house located also in Tagaytay City.[13] The series premiered on September 22, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. timeslot. Dormitoryo is slated to run for only one season, comprising thirteen episodes. But according to Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria, the show's program manager, "[...] if the ratings are good, we can extend it and do another 'dormitoryo' story (it could take another genre)."[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dormitoryo earned a 16.5% rating.[15] While the final episode scored a 9.6% rating.[16]

References
  1. http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-09-16/314/Lauren-Young-Bad-Girl-Gone-Good
  2. http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-09-18/329/Expect-an-Older-and-Wiser-Joyce-Ching-in-Dormitoryo
  3. http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-09-09/281/Enzo-Pineda-is-the-Campus-Crush-on-Dormitoryo
  4. http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-09-23/355/Winwyn-Marquez-is-a-Haunting-Beauty-in-Dormitoryo
  5. http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2013-09-06/8954/WinWyn-Marquez-is-a-mean-girl-on-screen-and-an-aspiring-beauty-queen-off-screen
  6. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/09/20/1230921/whats-secret-behind-dormitoryo
  7. http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2013/08/04/1050241/direktor-ng-isang-malaking-movie-walang-malay-pinalitan-na
  8. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/326335/showbiz/lauren-young-denies-julie-anne-san-jose-was-pulled-out-of-dormitoryo-because-of-her
  9. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/326589/showbiz/lauren-young-gaganap-sa-dormitoryo
  10. http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2013-09-18/329/Expect-an-Older-and-Wiser-Joyce-Ching-in-Dormitoryo
  11. http://www.pep.ph/photos/4036/lauren-young-paired-with-enzo-pineda-and-ruru-madrid-in-dormitoryo
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/09/20/1230921/whats-secret-behind-dormitoryo
  15. Tuazon, Nikko (October 5, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (September 16 to 22, 2013): The Ryzza Mae Show beats Be Careful With My Heart on September 20; Dormitoryo emerges as most-watched daytime program". Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  16. Santiago, B.A. (January 14, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (December 19 to December 31, 2013): Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas ends run as No. 1 teleserye on primetime". Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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