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{{short description|2018 Philippine television series}}
{{Short description|2018 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name = The Cure
| image = The Cure title card.jpg
| image = The Cure title card.jpg
| alt = An image with a silhouette of three people side by side. The series title is displayed on the upper center of the image.
| caption = Title card
| caption = Title card
| genre = {{plainlist|
| genre = [[Science fiction drama]]
* [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
* [[Thriller film|Thriller]]}}
| creator = Dode Cruz
| creator = Dode Cruz
| writer = {{plainlist|
| writer = {{plainlist|
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| country = Philippines
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 65 ([[List of The Cure episodes|List of episodes]])
| num_episodes = 65
| list_episodes = List of The Cure episodes
| executive_producer = Winnie Hollis-Reyes
| executive_producer = Winnie Hollis-Reyes
| editor = {{plainlist|
| editor = {{plainlist|
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* Noel Mauricio}}
* Noel Mauricio}}
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup]]
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup]]
| runtime = 24-41 minutes
| runtime = 24–41 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment Content Group
| company = GMA Entertainment Content Group
| network = [[GMA Network]]
| network = [[GMA Network]]
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| audio_format = [[5.1 surround sound]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2018|4|30}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2018|4|30}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2018|7|27}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2018|7|27}}
| website = https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/
}}
}}


'''''The Cure''''' is a 2018 [[Philippine television drama]] thriller series broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. Directed by [[Mark A. Reyes]], it stars [[Jennylyn Mercado]] in the title role and [[Tom Rodriguez]]. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''[[Sherlock Jr. (TV series)|Sherlock Jr.]]'' The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Victor Magtanggol]]'' on its timeslot.
'''''The Cure''''' is a 2018 [[Philippine television drama]] science fiction series broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. Directed by [[Mark A. Reyes]], it stars [[Jennylyn Mercado]] in the title role and [[Tom Rodriguez]]. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''[[Sherlock Jr. (TV series)|Sherlock Jr.]]'' The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Victor Magtanggol]]'' on its timeslot.


The series is streaming online on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOra9x0Q71KOWLECG8ZsTaVyF |title=The Cure (Full Episodes) - YouTube |access-date=September 25, 2021}}</ref>
The series is streaming online on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOra9x0Q71KOWLECG8ZsTaVyF |title=''The Cure'' (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref>


==Premise==
==Premise==
The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage [[cancer]]. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of an infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/about/ |title=The Cure |access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref>
The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage [[cancer]]. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of a zombie infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/about/ |title=''The Cure'' |website=[[GMA Network (company)|GMA Network]] |access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref>


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==
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| direction = horizontal
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| header = Cast
|align = center
| align = center
|total_width = 600
| total_width = 450
|image1 = Jennylyn Mercado 2021 (cropped).jpg
| image1 = Jennylyn Mercado 2021 (cropped).jpg
|caption1 = Jennylyn Mercado
| caption1 = Jennylyn Mercado
| alt1 = An image of Jennylyn Mercado.
|image2 = Jaclyn Jose 2017 (cropped).jpg
|caption2 = Jaclyn Jose
| image2 = Jaclyn Jose 2017 (cropped).jpg
| caption2 = Jaclyn Jose
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|image3 = Leanne Bautista.jpg
| alt2 = An image of Jaclyn Jose.
|caption3 = Leanne Bautista
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| image3 = Mark Herras 05.jpg
|image4 = Ken Chan at the Meant to Be production presentation.jpg
|caption4 = Ken Chan
| caption3 = Mark Herras
| alt3 = An image of Mark Herras.
}}
}}


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;Lead cast
;Lead cast
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* [[Jennylyn Mercado]] as Charity “Charie” Valdez-Salvador<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/39795/get-infected-with-the-cure-beginning-april-30-on-gma-telebabad/story |title=Get infected with 'The Cure' Meet the Cast and Characters |date=April 26, 2018 |access-date= April 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Tom Rodriguez]] as Gregory “Greg” Salvador<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/639968/tom-at-jen-unang-pagkakataon-na-magkakasama-sa-serye-via-the-cure/story/ |title=Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via 'The Cure' |date= January 16, 2018 |access-date=January 29, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Jennylyn Mercado]] as Charity “Charie” Valdez-Salvador<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/39795/get-infected-with-the-cure-beginning-april-30-on-gma-telebabad/story |title=Get infected with ''The Cure'' Meet the Cast and Characters |date=April 26, 2018 |website=[[GMA Network (company)|GMA Network]] |access-date= April 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Tom Rodriguez]] as Gregory “Greg” Salvador<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/639968/tom-at-jen-unang-pagkakataon-na-magkakasama-sa-serye-via-the-cure/story/ |title=Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via ''The Cure'' |date=January 16, 2018 |website=GMA Network |access-date=January 29, 2018}}</ref>
{{col div end}}


;Supporting cast
;Supporting cast
{{col div}}
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* [[Mark Herras]] as Darius<ref name="cast">{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/9082/look-meet-the-cast-of-the-cure/photo |title=LOOK: Meet the cast of 'The Cure' |author=Geli, Bianca |date=April 19, 2018 |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref>
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* [[Mark Herras]] as Darius<ref name="cast">{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/9082/look-meet-the-cast-of-the-cure/photo |title=Look: Meet the cast of ''The Cure'' |author=Geli, Bianca |date=April 19, 2018 |website=GMA Network |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref>
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* [[LJ Reyes]] as Katrina Contes<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Jay Manalo]] as Fernan / Supremo<ref name="cast"/>
* [[LJ Reyes]] as Katrina Contes<ref name=cast/>
* [[Jaclyn Jose]] as Evangeline Lazaro<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Jay Manalo]] as Fernan / Supremo<ref name=cast/>
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* [[Jaclyn Jose]] as Evangeline Lazaro<ref name=cast/>
* [[Ronnie Henares]] as Eduardo
* [[Ronnie Henares]] as Eduardo
* [[Diva Montelaba]] as Suzy<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Diva Montelaba]] as Suzy<ref name=cast/>
* [[Arra San Agustin]] as Anna Mercado-Lazaro
* [[Arra San Agustin]] as Anna Mercado-Lazaro
* [[Leanne Bautista]] as Hope V. Salvador<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Leanne Bautista]] as Hope V. Salvador<ref name=cast/>
{{col div end}}


;Guest cast
;Guest cast
{{col div}}
* [[Ken Chan (Filipino actor)|Ken Chan]] as Joshua "Josh" Lazaro<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Ken Chan (Filipino actor)|Ken Chan]] as Joshua "Josh" Lazaro<ref name=cast/>
* [[Irma Adlawan]] as Agnes Salvador
* [[Irma Adlawan]] as Agnes Salvador
* Glenda Garcia as Lorna Valdez
* Glenda Garcia as Lorna Valdez
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* Angela Evangelista as MY
* Angela Evangelista as MY
* Bruce Roeland as Dex
* Bruce Roeland as Dex
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* [[Kris Bernal]] as Myra<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/40608/look-kris-bernal-mapapanood-na-sa-the-cure/story |title=Look: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa ''The Cure'' |author=Geli, Bianca |date=May 24, 2018 |website=GMA Network |access-date=May 24, 2018}}</ref>
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* [[Matt Evans]] as Elmer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/40751/watch-matt-evans-infected-na-rin/story |title=Watch: Matt Evans, infected na rin? |date=May 30, 2018 |website=GMA Network |access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref>
* Jacob Briz as Yel
* Jacob Briz as Yel
* Jazz Yburan as Aja
* Jazz Yburan as Aja
* [[Vincent Magbanua]] as Lowie
* [[Vincent Magbanua]] as Lowie
* [[Yul Servo]] as Lando
* [[Yul Servo]] as Lando
* [[Kris Bernal]] as Myra<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/40608/look-kris-bernal-mapapanood-na-sa-the-cure/story |title=LOOK: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa 'The Cure' |author=Geli, Bianca |date=May 24, 2018 |access-date=May 24, 2018}}</ref>
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* [[Matt Evans]] as Elmer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/40751/watch-matt-evans-infected-na-rin/story |title=WATCH: Matt Evans, infected na rin? |date=May 30, 2018 |access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref>
* Kiel Rodriguez as Arvin
* Kiel Rodriguez as Arvin
* Shyr Valdez as Becky
* Shyr Valdez as Becky
* Teresa Loyzaga as Mariz Almijarez
* [[Teresa Loyzaga]] as Mariz Almijarez
* [[Renz Valerio]] as Cesar
* [[Renz Valerio]] as Cesar
* [[Lotlot de Leon]] as Rosita
* [[Lotlot de Leon]] as Rosita
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* [[Kylie Padilla]] as Adira Aguilar<ref>{{cite web|title=Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar" |url=https://twitter.com/kylienicolep/status/1012331847156731904 |access-date=July 1, 2018 |date=June 28, 2018 |website=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>
* Maritess Joaquin as Myrna
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* [[Kylie Padilla]] as Adira Aguilar<ref>{{cite web|title=Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar" |url=https://twitter.com/kylienicolep/status/1012331847156731904 |access-date=July 1, 2018 |date=June 28, 2018}}</ref>
* Emilio Garcia as Rudy Aguilar
* Emilio Garcia as Rudy Aguilar
* [[Pen Medina]] as Rigor
* [[Pen Medina]] as Rigor
* [[Ruru Madrid]] as Xavier<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/SolidKapusoLU/photos/a.526309037420254.1073741825.509798835737941/1950282681689542/? |title=Ruru Madrid back to primetime via 'The Cure' |access-date=June 30, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Ruru Madrid]] as Xavier<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/SolidKapusoLU/photos/a.526309037420254.1073741825.509798835737941/1950282681689542/? |title=Ruru Madrid back to primetime via ''The Cure'' |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=June 30, 2018}}</ref>
* Janice Hung as Valda
* Janice Hung as Valda
{{col div end}}

==Production==
Principal photography commenced in February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/37963/jennylyn-mercado-may-pasilip-sa-taping-ngthe-cure/story |title=Jennylyn Mercado may pasilip sa taping ng ''The Cure'' |author=Geli, Bianca |date=February 22, 2018 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 24, 2024}}</ref> Filming concluded in July 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure/42339/look-the-cure-holds-last-taping-day/story |title=Look: ''The Cure'' holds last taping day |author=Geli, Bianca |date=July 25, 2018 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 24, 2024}}</ref>


==Ratings==
==Ratings==
According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the final episode of ''The Cure'' scored an 11% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FagutaoJimmuel/status/1024171441325895681?|title=Jeraska Fatugao 12 on Twitter: "GMA DOMINATES JULY 23-37 TV Ratings. AGB NIELSEN NUTAM PEOPLE JULY 27, 2018 (FRIDAY)" |date=July 31, 2018 |access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref>
According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of ''The Cure'' scored an 11.1% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/01/agb-shows-most-watched-kapuso-teledrama-final-episode-ratings/ |title=NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings |website=LionhearTV |date=January 26, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2024}}</ref>


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
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| [[Leanne Bautista]]
| [[Leanne Bautista]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite news |last=Ganal |first=FM |title=Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28599/bagani-contessa-asintado-kambal-karibal-among-nominees-for-32nd-pmpc-star-awards-for-television |access-date=December 23, 2020 |work=PEP.ph |date=October 6, 2018}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|author=Ganal, FM |title=''Bagani'', ''Contessa'', ''Asintado'', ''Kambal, Karibal'' among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28599/bagani-contessa-asintado-kambal-karibal-among-nominees-for-32nd-pmpc-star-awards-for-television |access-date=December 23, 2020 |website=PEP |date=October 6, 2018}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official site|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure}}
* {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_cure}}
* {{IMDb title|8344792}}
* {{IMDb title|8344792}}


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The Cure
An image with a silhouette of three people side by side. The series title is displayed on the upper center of the image.
Title card
GenreScience fiction drama
Created byDode Cruz
Written by
  • Dode Cruz
  • Luningning Ribay
  • Glaiza Ramirez
  • Lobert Villela
Directed byMark A. Reyes
Creative directorRoy Iglesias
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis-Reyes
Editors
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Noel Mauricio
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Content Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseApril 30 (2018-04-30) –
July 27, 2018 (2018-07-27)

The Cure is a 2018 Philippine television drama science fiction series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Sherlock Jr. The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Victor Magtanggol on its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

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The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of a zombie infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.[2]

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Jennylyn Mercado.
Jennylyn Mercado
An image of Jaclyn Jose.
Jaclyn Jose
An image of Mark Herras.
Mark Herras
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

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Principal photography commenced in February 2018.[10] Filming concluded in July 2018.[11]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of The Cure scored an 11.1% rating.[12]

Accolades

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Accolades received by The Cure
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer Leanne Bautista Nominated [13]

References

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  1. ^ "The Cure (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "Get infected with The Cure Meet the Cast and Characters". GMA Network. April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via The Cure". GMA Network. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Geli, Bianca (April 19, 2018). "Look: Meet the cast of The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. ^ Geli, Bianca (May 24, 2018). "Look: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "Watch: Matt Evans, infected na rin?". GMA Network. May 30, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar"". Twitter. June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ruru Madrid back to primetime via The Cure". Facebook. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  10. ^ Geli, Bianca (February 22, 2018). "Jennylyn Mercado may pasilip sa taping ng The Cure". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Geli, Bianca (July 25, 2018). "Look: The Cure holds last taping day". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings". LionhearTV. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  13. ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
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