Honesto is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV, it stars Raikko Mateo and Paulo Avelino. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 28, 2013 to March 14, 2014, replacing Juan dela Cruz and was replaced by Dyesebel. It is based on the 1940 Walt Disney Productions film Pinocchio.[1][2][3]
| Honesto | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Family drama, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios Rondel P. Lindayag |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez |
| Written by | Rondel P. Lindayag Arlene Tamayo |
| Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng Darnel Joy R. Villaflor Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV |
| Starring | Raikko Mateo Paulo Avelino |
| Opening theme | "Pananagutan" by Gary Valenciano |
| Composers | Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ Manuel Francisco, SJ |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Hazel B. Parfan Maya Manuel Aralar |
| Production location | Philippines |
| Editor | Froilan Francia |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 28, 2013 – March 14, 2014 |
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Raikko Mateo as Honesto Galang / Honesto L. Layer
- Paulo Avelino as Diego Layer
Supporting cast
edit- Eddie Garcia as Lemuel Galang
- Janice de Belen as Lourdes Galang
- Joel Torre as Hugo Layer
- Angel Aquino as Magdalena "Lena" Layer†
- Nonie Buencamino as Cleto
- Cristine Reyes as Nurse Marie Olivarez
- Melissa Ricks as Leah Layer
- Joseph Marco as Elijah "Elai" Galang
Recurring cast
edit- Jason Francisco as Omar Batungbakal
- Melai Cantiveros as Cleopatra Batungbakal
- Malou Crisologo as Minerva
- Jana Agoncillo as Abby Layer
- Allan Paule as Rolando "Rolly" Jimenez
- Josh Ivan Morales as Conrad
- Michael Conan as Joel
- Marco Masa as Wacky
- Jan Marini as Rebecca
- Biboy Ramirez as Willy
- Bing Davao as Dr. Perez
- Nanding Josef as Fr. Anton
- Erin Ocampo as Alexa
- Eileen Gonzales as Irene
Guest cast
edit- Kathleen Hermosa as Inna
- Lui Villaruz as Pablo
- Beauty Gonzalez as Emily
- Johan Santos as Jacob
- Hermie Concepcion as Lidia
- Kristoffer Calderon as Aaron
- Charls Deomampo as Chubby
- Ricardo Cepeda as Anuncio
- Helga Krapf as Fiona
- Vangie Martelle as Natasha
- William Lorenzo as Ricky
- Gio Alvarez as Benjie
- Meryll Soriano as Elsa
- Larah Claire Sabroso as Rose
- Ron Morales as Gerald Pascual
- Melissa Mendez Mrs. Pascual
- Shey Bustamante as Grace Pascual
- Young JV as Greg Pascual
- Jobelle Salvador
- Dianne Medina as Tanya
- Allyson McBride as Christine
- CX Navarro
Special participation
edit- Gina Pareño as Rosita Layer†
- Spanky Manikan as Felipe Lualhati
- Maricar Reyes as Josefina "Fina" Lualhati†
- Carl John Barrameda as young Diego
- Alexa Ilacad as Young Marie
Notes
edit- Angel Aquino exits Honesto so that she could join the cast of Ikaw Lamang as Rebecca Miravelez.
- There are many characters in Honesto that are in Ikaw Lamang, like: Angel Aquino, Joel Torre, Nonie Buencamino, Jana Agoncillo and Spanky Manikan.
- Maricar Reyes and Paulo Avelino reunited in Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon.
Promotion
editThis show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Momay, Noah, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, Budoy, Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Lorenzo's Time, Juan dela Cruz, and My Little Juan, due to genre of inspirational, and values and child-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these type of series since 2005. It was succeeded by Nathaniel.
Reception
editBased on the data from Kantar Media, the pilot episode of Honesto garnered 30.5% national TV ratings compared to its rival program Genesis of GMA Network which only scored 10.5%.[4]
| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30.5%
|
35.4%
|
35.1%
|
TBA | [5][6] |
Awards
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Child Performer [7] | Raikko Mateo | Won |
| 2014 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male Personality In Philippine TV [7] | Paulo Avelino | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Umbao, Ed (October 20, 2013). ""Honesto" To Replace "Juan de la Cruz" on October 28 (Trailer Video)". Philippine News. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ "HONESTO Trailer Part 1". YouTube. ABSCBNOnline. October 21, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ Almo, Nerisa (October 25, 2013). "Paulo Avelino, Maricar Reyes, and new child star Raikko Mateo uphold honesty in Honesto". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ ""HONESTO" TOPS NATIONWIDE TV RATINGS". ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): October 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2013". ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): October 29, and 30, 2013". ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.