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'''''Legally Blind''''' is a 2017 [[Philippine television drama]] series broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. Directed by [[Ricky Davao]], it stars [[Janine Gutierrez]]. It premiered on February 20, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''[[Hahamakin ang Lahat]]''. The series concluded on June 30, 2017 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Impostora (2017 TV series)|Impostora]]'' in its timeslot.
'''''Legally Blind''''' is a 2017 [[Philippine television drama]] series broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. Directed by [[Ricky Davao]], it stars [[Janine Gutierrez]]. It premiered on February 20, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''[[Hahamakin ang Lahat]]''. The series concluded on June 30, 2017 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Impostora (2017 TV series)|Impostora]]'' in its timeslot.


The series is streaming online on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrYMMmisNHzmOLyrAjfHQrCo |title=Legally Blind (Full episodes) |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=February 20, 2019}}</ref>
The series is streaming online on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrYMMmisNHzmOLyrAjfHQrCo |title=''Legally Blind'' (Full episodes) |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=February 20, 2019}}</ref>


==Premise==
==Premise==
Grace is about to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer. On the day to celebrate the results of her bar exam results, she will be raped leading to her pregnancy and an accident that will lead to her blindness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/legally_blind/about/ |title=Legally Blind |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 29, 2018}}</ref>
Grace is about to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer. On the day to celebrate the results of her bar exam results, she will be raped leading to her pregnancy and an accident that will lead to her blindness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/legally_blind/about/ |title=''Legally Blind'' |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 29, 2018}}</ref>


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==
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;Lead cast
;Lead cast
* [[Janine Gutierrez]] as Grace Reyes Evangelista-Villareal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/legally_blind/28718/legally-blind-gma-networks-newest-gripping-drama-series-airs-onfebruary-20/story/ |title='Legally Blind,' GMA Network's newest gripping drama series airs on February 20 |date=February 11, 2017 |website=GMA Network |access-date=June 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Janine Gutierrez]] as Grace Reyes Evangelista-Villareal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/legally_blind/28718/legally-blind-gma-networks-newest-gripping-drama-series-airs-onfebruary-20/story/ |title=''Legally Blind'', GMA Network's newest gripping drama series airs on February 20 |date=February 11, 2017 |website=GMA Network |access-date=June 30, 2019}}</ref>


;Supporting cast
;Supporting cast
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* Madeleine Nicolas as Stella Villareal
* Madeleine Nicolas as Stella Villareal
* Menggie Cobarrubias as Anton Villareal
* Menggie Cobarrubias as Anton Villareal
* [[Elijah Alejo]] as Young Grace
* [[Elijah Alejo]] as younger Grace
* Dayara Shane as Young Charie
* Dayara Shane as younger Charie


==Production==
==Production==
Principal photography commenced in January 2017.<ref>{{cite web|author=Noguera, Al Kenrick |title=LOOK: Janine Gutierrez-starrer 'Legally Blind' starts taping |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/28327/look-janine-gutierrez-starrer-legally-blind-starts-taping/story |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 25, 2024 |date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>
Principal photography commenced in January 2017.<ref>{{cite web|author=Noguera, Al Kenrick |title=Look: Janine Gutierrez-starrer ''Legally Blind'' starts taping |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/28327/look-janine-gutierrez-starrer-legally-blind-starts-taping/story |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 25, 2024 |date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>


==Ratings==
==Ratings==
According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement ratings, the pilot episode of ''Legally Blind'' earned a 12% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27267/pep-yearender-2017-top-rating-pilot-episodes-in-daytime-according-to-agb |title=PEP YEARENDER 2017: Top Rating Pilot Episodes in Daytime, according to AGB |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |date=December 31, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref> While the final episode scored a 6.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26319/how-did-janine-gutierrezs-emlegally-blindem-finale-fare-in-agb-ratings |title=How did Janine Gutierrez's Legally Blind finale fare in AGB ratings? |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=July 3, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=January 24, 2018}}</ref>
According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement ratings, the pilot episode of ''Legally Blind'' earned a 12% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27267/pep-yearender-2017-top-rating-pilot-episodes-in-daytime-according-to-agb |title=PEP Yearender 2017: Top Rating Pilot Episodes in Daytime, according to AGB |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |date=December 31, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref> While the final episode scored a 6.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26319/how-did-janine-gutierrezs-emlegally-blindem-finale-fare-in-agb-ratings |title=How did Janine Gutierrez's ''Legally Blind'' finale fare in AGB ratings? |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=July 3, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=January 24, 2018}}</ref>


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
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| rowspan=4 | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/8183/in-photos-kapuso-winners-at-the-31st-pmpc-star-awards-for-television/photo |title=IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television |author=Soriano, Gia Allana |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan=4 | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/8183/in-photos-kapuso-winners-at-the-31st-pmpc-star-awards-for-television/photo |title=In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television |author=Soriano, Gia Allana |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 13:22, 25 March 2024

Legally Blind
Title card
GenreDrama
Created byPam Miras
Written by
  • Christine Novicio
  • Anna Aleta Nadela
  • Rona Lean Sales
Directed byRicky Davao
Creative directorRoy Iglesias
StarringJanine Gutierrez
Theme music composerSimon Tan
Opening theme"Pangarap" by Maricris Garcia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes93 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMichele R. Borja
ProducerArlene D. Pilapil
Editors
  • Maita Dator-Causapin
  • Bot Tana
  • Lawrence Villena
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time23–32 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 20 (2017-02-20) –
June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)

Legally Blind is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on February 20, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Hahamakin ang Lahat. The series concluded on June 30, 2017 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Impostora in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

Grace is about to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer. On the day to celebrate the results of her bar exam results, she will be raped leading to her pregnancy and an accident that will lead to her blindness.[2]

Cast and characters

Cast
Janine Gutierrez
Lauren Young
Marc Abaya
Rodjun Cruz
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2017.[4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement ratings, the pilot episode of Legally Blind earned a 12% rating.[5] While the final episode scored a 6.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes.[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Legally Blind
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama Series Legally Blind Nominated [7]
Best Drama Actress Janine Gutierrez Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actor Marc Abaya Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actress Chanda Romero Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Legally Blind (Full episodes)". YouTube. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "Legally Blind". GMA Network. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "Legally Blind, GMA Network's newest gripping drama series airs on February 20". GMA Network. February 11, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  4. ^ Noguera, Al Kenrick (January 26, 2017). "Look: Janine Gutierrez-starrer Legally Blind starts taping". GMA Network. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 31, 2017). "PEP Yearender 2017: Top Rating Pilot Episodes in Daytime, according to AGB". PEP. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  6. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 3, 2017). "How did Janine Gutierrez's Legally Blind finale fare in AGB ratings?". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  7. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved April 24, 2020.