Legal Wives
| Legal Wives | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Suzzette Doctolero |
| Directed by | Zig Dulay |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 2 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | July 26, 2021 – present |
Legal Wives is a 2021 Philippine television drama romance series to be broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Dennis Trillo, Bianca Umali, Andrea Torres and Alice Dixson. It premiered on July 26, 2021 on the network's Telebabad line up.
Cast and characters
Cast
Dennis Trillo
Cherie Gil
- Lead cast
- Dennis Trillo as Ismael Makadatu, a Maranao royalty and a Muslim who is married to three women from different generations.[1]
- Bianca Umali as Farrah Balindong, the third wife of Ishmael.[2]
- Andrea Torres[3] as Diane San Luis, the second wife of Ishmael and a Roman Catholic.[4]
- Alice Dixson as Amirah Alonte, the first wife of Ishmael.[4][5]
- Supporting cast
- Cherie Gil as Zaina Guimba[6]
- Maricar de Mesa as Zobaida Almahdi[7]
- Al Tantay as Hasheeb Makadatu[8]
- Irma Adlawan as Nuriya Baunto[9]
- Juan Rodrigo as Cesar San Luis[9]
- Bernard Palanca as Abdul Malik Valeandong[9]
- Tommy Abuel as Asad Ampang Alonte
- Mon Confiado as Usman Pabil
- Kevin Santos as Omar Delos Reyes[9]
- Derrick Monasterio as Edgar Delos Reyes[10]
- Ashley Ortega as Marriam Pabil[11]
- Shayne Sava as Jamilah Makadatu[12]
- Melbelline Caluag as Ailyn Roxas[13]
- Abdul Raman as Hammad Pabil[14]
- Pamela Prinster as Nathalie San Luis-Makadatu[9]
- Divine Aucina as Lizzie
- Kiko Matos as Ghazi
- Guest cast
- Alfred Vargas as Naseer Makadatu[15]
Production
Legal Wives features a story of a Maranao Muslim royalty and his relationship with his three wives.[1][4]
In November 2020, Filipino actress Megan Young left the series due to the production's lock-in filming. She was replaced by Andrea Torres in the role of Diane.[16] Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2020.[17] In May 2021, actress Cherie Gil left the series due to personal reasons.[18]
References
- ^ a b Santos, Jami (December 22, 2020). "Dennis Trillo, nilinaw na hindi tungkol sa mga kabit ang 'Legal Wives'" [Dennis Trillo clarifies that "Legal Wives" are not about mistresses]. Baltiambayan (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Hsia, Heidi (January 8, 2021). "Bianca Umali excited about "Legal Wives"". Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Carrasco III, Ronnie (February 16, 2021). "Andrea Torres has no choice but to talk very soon". Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Dennis Trillo has three leading ladies in new drama series featuring Maranao Muslim royalty". GMA News (in English and Tagalog). February 20, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Alice Dixson to do first full-length GMA-7 series after almost five years". February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Not one, but three ang asawa ni Dennis Trillo sa cultural drama series na Legal Wives" [Dennis Trillo has not one, but three wives in the cultural drama series, Legal Wives]. PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). November 9, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (February 17, 2021). "Maricar de Mesa, nakikita ang sarili kay 'Legal Wives' co-star Bianca Umali" [Marica de Mesa, sees herself with "Legal Wives" co-star Bianca Umali] (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (November 9, 2020). "LOOK: Dennis Trillo is a Maranao Muslim in GMA-7 drama series 'Legal Wives'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "LOOK: Cast ng 'Legal Wives,' pasabog ang behind-the-scenes photos" [LOOK: Cast of "Legal Wives", behind-the-scenes photos are a hit]. December 11, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Derrick ikinumpara sa 'anghel' si Bianca; foreign girls nabighani kay Jong Madaliday" [Derrick compared to an "angel" by Bianca; foreign girls charmed by Jong Madliday]. Bandera (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Malig, Kaela (December 18, 2020). "Here's how Ashley Ortega prepared for her Muslim role on 'Legal Wives'". GMA News. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Quieta, Racquel (December 8, 2020). "Cherie Gil, excited na makasama si Shayne Sava sa 'Legal Wives'" [Cherie Gil, excited to be with Shayne Sava in "Legal Wives"]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (December 19, 2020). "Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega at Melbelline Caluag, nag-share ng experience sa taping ng 'Legal Wives'" [Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega and Melbelline Caluag, share their experience in the taping of 'Legal Wives']. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (February 17, 2021). "Abdul Raman, aminadong may takot sa 'Legal Wives' co-star na si Cherie Gil" [Abdul Raman, admits he has fears with 'Legal Wives' co-star Cherie Gil]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (May 31, 2021). "Alfred Vargas, may espesyal na role sa 'Legal Wives'". Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (November 11, 2020). "Megan opts to be with Mikael than work". Journal Online. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (December 3, 2020). "SNEAK PEEK: Unang araw ng 'Legal Wives' lock-in taping" [SNEAK PEEK: First day of "Legal Wives"' lock-in taping]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Cherie Gil in-announce ang pag-alis sa isang teleserye". May 8, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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