My Ilonggo Girl
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| Directed by | Conrado Delgago Peru[2] |
| Starring | Jillian Ward |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
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| Production location | Iloilo City |
| Cinematography | Jay Ramirez |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25–31 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Public Affairs |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 13 – March 20, 2025 |
My Ilonggo Girl is a 2025 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Conrado Delgado Peru, it stars Jillian Ward in the title role. It premiered on January 13, 2025 on the network's Prime line up. The series concluded on March 20, 2025 with a total of 40 episodes.[3]
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[4]
Premise
An Ilongga's life takes a turn as she navigates fame and identity, when she's forced to impersonate an internet celebrity.[5]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Jillian Ward as Roberta "Tata" Magbanua, a "humble" Ilongga girl and Venice's doppelgänger / Venice Hermoso, a "glamorous" actress[6]
- Supporting cast
- Michael Sager as Francis Palma[7]
- Arlene Muhlach[6] as Shirley "Nay Gwapa" Magbanua[8]
- Andrea del Rosario[6] as Margaret Palma[8]
- Empoy Marquez[6] as Dante "Daboy" Galang[8]
- Lianne Valentin[6] as Ivana Velasquez[8]
- Arra San Agustin[6] as Sugar Hermoso[8]
- Richard Quan[6] as Gregorio Orlando-Vicente "Gov" Palma[8]
- Teresa Loyzaga[6] as Vivian Hermoso[8]
- Yasser Marta as James Ramirez[7]
- Vince Maristela as John Paul "Jampol" Pedroso[7]
- Yesh Burce[1] as Nora Velasquez[8]
- Sebreenika Santos[1] as Marian "Maymay" Pedroso[8]
- Geo Mhanna[6] as Julius Palma[8]
- Aleck Bovick[1] as Loring[8]
- Carla Martinez[1] as Dulce "Sweet" Palma[9]
- Patricia Ismael[1] as Vilma[8]
- Raquel Pareño[1] as Sharon[8]
- Al Gatmaitan[1] as Ninong[8]
- Larkin Castor[1] as Ryker Hermoso[8]
- Gelly Bea Isorena[1] as Daisy Vicente[8]
- Myrtle Sarrosa as Venice Hermoso[10]
- Guest cast
- Kazel Kinouchi[1] as Joanna Pedroso
- Shermaine Santiago as Sharmaine[11]
- Matt Lozano as Vincent Palma[12]
Production
Principal photography commenced on December 18, 2024 in Iloilo City, Philippines.[13][14]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of My Ilonggo Girl earned a 6.2% rating.[15] The final episode scored an 8% rating.[16]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "My Ilonggo Girl: A batchoy vendor becomes an online sensation! (Full Episode 1) January 13, 2025". YouTube. January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "Jillian Ward shines spotlight on Ilonggo culture in new series". The Manila Times. January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (March 20, 2025). "My Ilonggo Girl grand finale, mamaya na". GMA Network. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ "My Ilonggo Girl (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "Jillian Ward stars in dual roles for GMA Prime's My Ilonggo Girl, premiering January 13". LionhearTV. December 29, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Evangelista, Jessica Ann (January 10, 2025). "Jillian Ward says she's ready to take on a love-team partner". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c "The boys of My Ilonggo Girl in their hottest photos in the internet". GMA Network. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Jillian Ward Stars in GMA Public Affairs' Primetime Series, My Ilonggo Girl". GMA Network. January 10, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "My Ilonggo Girl: Margaret was poisoned due to Nay Gwapa's batchoy! (Full Episode 29) March 3, 2025". YouTube. March 3, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (February 19, 2025). "Myrtle Sarrosa makes primetime comeback in My Ilonggo Girl". Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "My Ilonggo Girl: The Palmas confirm a fraud in their company! (Episode 26 - Part 1/3)". GMA Network. February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "My Ilonggo Girl: The Hermosos destroy the Palmas' trust in Tata! (Full Episode 27) February 26, 2025". YouTube. February 27, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ "Happy first day of taping, My Ilonggo Girl cast!". YouTube. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (November 21, 2024). "Jillian, hinahanapan ng bagong leading Man!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ^ "Sofia Pablo, muling nagkomento sa isyu nila ni Jillian Ward". PEP. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Ysabel at Miguel, "going strong" kahit bihirang magkita". PEP. March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
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