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===Casting===
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The casting of Piolo Pascual and Pia Wurtzbach served as their reunion project after Wurtzbach, then credited as Pia Romero, had a brief appearance in the 2005 sitcom ''[[Bora (TV series)|Bora]]''. ABS-CBN initially selected [[Angelica Panganiban]] for the role of Tere, but instead gave the role to Wurtzbach. Star Creatives did not give any statement to why they replaced Panganiban with Wurtzbach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/163777/pia-wurtzbach-angelica-panganiban-sitcom-a724-20220211|title=Pia Wurtzbach replaces Angelica Panganiban in Piolo Pascual's sitcom|date=11 February 2022|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> The show marks the teleserye acting debut for Anthony Jennings who previously stared in the 2021 movie ''[[Love At First Stream]]'', and the acting debut for Madam Inutz who had previously took part as a celebrity housemate in ''[[Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10]]''.<ref name=":1" />
The casting of Piolo Pascual and Pia Wurtzbach served as their reunion project after Wurtzbach, then credited as Pia Romero, had a brief appearance in the 2005 sitcom ''[[Bora (TV series)|Bora]]''. ABS-CBN initially selected [[Angelica Panganiban]] for the role of Tere, but instead gave the role to Wurtzbach. Star Creatives did not give any statement to why they replaced Panganiban with Wurtzbach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/163777/pia-wurtzbach-angelica-panganiban-sitcom-a724-20220211|title=Pia Wurtzbach replaces Angelica Panganiban in Piolo Pascual's sitcom|date=11 February 2022|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> The show marks the teleserye acting debut for Anthony Jennings who previously starred in the 2021 movie ''[[Love At First Stream]]'', and the acting debut for Madam Inutz who had previously took part as a celebrity housemate in ''[[Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10]]''.<ref name=":1" />


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 02:07, 10 April 2022

My Papa Pi
Official release poster
GenreSitcom
Directed byCathy Garcia-Molina
StarringPiolo Pascual
Pia Wurtzbach
Pepe Herrera
Opening theme"My Papa Pi" by Piolo Pascual, Pia Wurtzbach, and Pepe Herrera
Ending theme"My Papa Pi" by Piolo Pascual, Pia Wurtzbach, and Pepe Herrera
ComposersTimothy Joseph Cardona
Marlon Nabia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes4 (as of April 9, 2022)
Production
Executive producersCarlo L. Katigbak
Cory V. Vidanes
Laurenti M. Dyogi
Production locationsABS-CBN Studio, Quezon City
Running time45 minutes
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel
A2Z
ReleaseMarch 19, 2022 (2022-03-19) –
present

My Papa Pi is a Philippine sitcom television series starring Piolo Pascual, Pepe Herrera, and Pia Wurtzbach. It premiered on television via Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, it was first broadcast on March 19, 2022, replacing Home Sweetie Home.[1][2]

Premise

In the fictional Barangay Mapag-asa, twin brothers Pipoy and Popoy live different lives despite living in the same house. Pipoy is a single father looking for a better life for his daughter, while Popoy is a successful entrepreneur who owns One More Tumbong that sells tumbong, a special pork intestine soup. Tere, the neighbor of the twins, is a kind-hearted woman whom Popoy aims to earn her heart for him, but has feelings for Pipoy.

Early on, Popoy suddenly dies in an accident, but only to return to Barangay Mapag-asa as a ghost only Pipoy could see and hear. Knowing he can take over his twin brother, Popoy finds the perfect timing to pursue the clueless Tere.[3]

Cast

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1TBAMarch 19, 2022 (2022-03-19)TBA
  • iWantTFC shows one episode first in advance before its television broadcast.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateAGB Nielsen Ratings
(NUTAM People)
11"Hopefuls"March 19, 2022 (2022-03-19)N/A
Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Allyson McBride
22"Yayamanins"March 26, 2022 (2022-03-26)2.3%[6]
Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez, Nicole Cordoves
33"Judge Me, Not!"April 2, 2022 (2022-04-02)N/A
Additional cast: Anthony Andres, George Ramilo, Robert Sanchez
44"Family is Forever"April 9, 2022 (2022-04-09)N/A
Additional cast: please fill it in

Production

My Papa Pi is produced under Star Creatives, a television production arm of Star Cinema, with Cathy Garcia-Molina as its director.

Casting

The casting of Piolo Pascual and Pia Wurtzbach served as their reunion project after Wurtzbach, then credited as Pia Romero, had a brief appearance in the 2005 sitcom Bora. ABS-CBN initially selected Angelica Panganiban for the role of Tere, but instead gave the role to Wurtzbach. Star Creatives did not give any statement to why they replaced Panganiban with Wurtzbach.[7] The show marks the teleserye acting debut for Anthony Jennings who previously starred in the 2021 movie Love At First Stream, and the acting debut for Madam Inutz who had previously took part as a celebrity housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Piolo Pascual's sitcom 'My Papa Pi' to premiere next month". ABS-CBN News. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. ^ Pasajol, Anne (10 February 2022). "Piolo Pascual is back! New sitcom 'My Papa Pi' all set to launch". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. ^ "WATCH: Supernatural twist in 'My Papa Pi' trailer". ABS-CBN News. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Matalog, Patricia (14 February 2022). "PHOTOS: 'My Papa Pi' cast with director Cathy Garcia-Molina on the set of upcoming sitcom". Star Cinema. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b Basco, Karl Cedrick (12 February 2022). "'Parang normal lang': Pepe Herrera is Piolo Pascual's twin on 'My Papa Pi'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Mar 26 (Sat) AGB Nielsen NUTAM". Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  7. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (11 February 2022). "Pia Wurtzbach replaces Angelica Panganiban in Piolo Pascual's sitcom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 7 March 2022.