Pulang Araw
| Pulang Araw | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | War drama |
| Written by | Suzette Doctolero[1] |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[2] |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
Pulang Araw (transl. red sun) is an upcoming Philippine television drama war series to be broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco and Dennis Trillo. It is set to premiere on July 29, 2024 on the network's Prime line up.
The series will be streaming online on Netflix.
Premise
Eduardo, Adelina, Teresita and Hiroshi will navigate their respective lives in the midst of the war during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.[3]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz[4]
- Barbie Forteza as Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz[4]
- Sanya Lopez as Teresita "Morena" Borromeo[5]
- David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka[4]
- Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saito[6]
- Supporting cast
- Rhian Ramos as Filipina "Fina" dela Cruz[4]
- Epy Quizon as Julio Borromeo[4]
- Angelu de Leon as Carmela Borromeo[4]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia[7]
- Ashley Ortega as Manuela[8]
- Mikoy Morales as Tasyo[4]
- Aidan Veneracion as Mario[4]
- Abraham Lawyer as an American soldier[9]
- Derrick Monasterio as a singer[10]
- Jay Arcilla[11]
- Neil Ryan Sese[12]
- Guest cast
Development
Writer Suzette Doctolero began conceptualizing Pulang Araw between 2012 and 2013.[15] In 2023, the series was announced, with Doctolero serving as the head writer.[4]
Doctolero's interest in writing a story set during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines was a result of her grandparents' experience as guerrilla fighters and vaudeville performers.[16] She researched and interviewed World War II veterans, vaudeville artists and comfort women for the series.[8]
Production
Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2023.[17]
Release
The pilot episode of Pulang Araw is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 26, 2024, while its television debut on GMA Network is slated for a July 29, 2024 broadcast.[6]
References
- ^ Calderon, Nora (May 5, 2023). "Barbie at David, pinaghahandaan ang Pulang Araw". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Dennis handa na sa bardagulan nila ni Alden sa Pulang Araw: Exciting!". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Songco, Pauline (June 10, 2024). "Historical action-drama Pulang Araw coming to Netflix". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (November 24, 2023). "Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco headline historical action-drama Pulang Araw". PEP (in Filipino). Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Sermino, Dondon (November 24, 2023). "Barbie, David tandem 'di pa laos". Abante. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Severo, Jan Milo (June 11, 2024). "Pulang Araw to release on Netflix 72 hours before GMA airing". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Del Rosario, Pauline (June 11, 2024). "Barbie, David, Alden, Dennis, Sanya magsasama-sama sa Pulang Araw". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Policarpio, Allan. "Meeting with surviving comfort women moves Ashley Ortega to tears". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Michelle Dee hindi pa tapos ang beauty-pageant journey?". PEP. December 1, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Derrick Monasterio: "Gusto ko nang mag-start ng family soon."". PEP. April 21, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Pulang Araw: Date Announcement | I am seated for the biggest Pinoy historical action-drama set in World War ✌️ Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, and Alden Richards with Dennis... | By Netflix". Facebook. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ "Pulang Araw ng GMA-7, unang mapapanood sa Netflix". PEP. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie (March 13, 2024). "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Salterio, Leah (May 22, 2024). "Rabiya Mateo set for special role in period drama Pulang Araw". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ JE CC (May 2, 2023). "Kapuso head writer, Suzette Doctolero, responds to claims Pulang Araw is a copycat concept". Lionhear.TV. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Doctolero, Suzette (November 23, 2023). "@SuziDoctolero: Pulang Araw Storycon". TikTok (in Filipino). Archived from the original (video) on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (December 4, 2023). "Melanie Marquez, nagulat sa balitang mag-aartista na ang anak na si Abraham Lawyer". PEP. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
External links
- Pulang Araw at IMDb
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