The Broken Marriage Vow
| The Broken Marriage Vow | |
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| Based on | Doctor Foster[1] by Mike Bartlett |
| Directed by | Connie Macatuno |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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| Release | January 2022 |
The Broken Marriage Vow is an upcoming Philippine drama psychological thriller television series based on the British drama series Doctor Foster, starring Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo, Sue Ramirez, and Zaijian Jaranilla.[2] It will premiere on the Primetime Bida evening block on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5, and worldwide via The Filipino Channel in January 2022.
Premise
The story follows a married couple whose family is rocked by her husband's affair.
Cast and characters
- Main Cast
- Jodi Sta. Maria[3] as Dr. Jill Ilustre
- Zanjoe Marudo as David Ilustre
- Sue Ramirez[4][5] as Lexy Lucero
- Zaijian Jaranilla as Gio Ilustre
- Supporting Cast
- Jane Oineza[6] as Diane Riagon
- Joem Bascon[6] as Enzo Tierra
- Art Acuña[6] as Alfred Lucero
- Rachel Alejandro[6][7] as Nathalia Lucero
- Angeli Bayani[6] as Dr. Sandy Alipio
- Ketchup Eusebio[6] as Charlie Manansala
- Bianca Manalo[6] as Carol Manansala
- Empress Schuck[6] as Grace Jimenez
- Ronnie Lazaro[6] as Dr. Jose Alindayo
- Malou Crisologo[6] as Yaya Maggie Dimagmaliw
- Franco Laurel[6] as Atty. Dante Pugong
- Sandino Martin[6] as Dr. Barry Valdicano
- Jojit Lorenzo[6] as Ben
- Kate Alejandrino[6] as Bani
- Brent Manalo[6] as Migs
- Migs Almendras[6] as Justin
- Avery Clyde[6] as Mikah
- JB Agustin[6] as Max
- Jie-Ann Armero[6] as Janice
- Guest cast
- John Arcilla as Leonardo Riagon
- Susan Africa as Marina Ilustre
Additionally, Jake Ejercito has been cast with an undisclosed role.[8]
Production
Background and Development
The Broken Marriage Vow is a Filipino remake of Doctor Foster, created and written by Mike Bartlett and produced by BBC One. The Philippines is the sixth country in the world to adapt the hit drama from the United Kingdom.
The project was first announced on April 13, 2021 after ABS-CBN signed an agreement with BBC Studios to do the Philippine adaptation.[9] The series will be directed by Connie Macatuno, who previously served as the director of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso.[10][11]
Table-read session for the cast was held on June 22, 2021.[12]
Casting
The first four cast members were revealed on May 7, 2021. Jodi Sta. Maria will play as the lead character Dr. Jill Ilustre, with Zanjoe Marudo as the husband David Illustre, and Sue Ramirez as the mistress Lexy Lucero. Zaijian Jaranilla will portray as the son Gio Illustre.[2][13][14] On June 14, 2021, the rest of the cast were announced, which includes Jane Oineza and Empress Schuck.[6] On December 12, 2021 Jake Ejercito has been cast in the series with an undisclosed role.[15]
Filming
Filming started in July 2021 in Baguio City with a lock-in taping set-up.[16]
Marketing
The first half-minute teaser was released on December 1, 2021 showing the first glimpse of the main characters.[17] Philippine media Rappler said that the teaser has trending scenes that’s reminiscent to the South Korean series The World of the Married.[18]
References
- ^ "Original 'Doctor Foster' creators 'couldn't be happier' with ABS-CBN's vision for PH remake". ABS-CBN News. May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "#DoctorFosterPH: Jodi Sta. Maria leads cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. May 7, 2021.
- ^ "'The pressure is real!' Jodi Sta. Maria in disbelief over 'Doctor Foster' remake casting". ABS-CBN News. May 7, 2021.
- ^ "'I broke down crying,' Sue Ramirez says on casting in 'Doctor Foster' adaptation". ABS-CBN News. May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Sue Ramirez recalls fangirling over Jodi Sta. Maria, now her onscreen rival". ABS-CBN News. June 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Meet the full cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Rachel Alejandro stars in her 1st ABS-CBN teleserye". PhilStar. July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Ejercito joins cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "ABS-CBN to produce PH adaptation of BBC Studios' 'Doctor Foster'". ABS-CBN News. April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Expect as much 'buwisit, gigil' in PH version of 'Doctor Foster,' says director". ABS-CBN News. May 10, 2021.
- ^ "'The Broken Marriage Vow' to showcase Filipino fashion". Rappler. August 9, 2021.
- ^ "'The Broken Marriage Vow' cast holds first script reading". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. June 30, 2021.
- ^ Dreamscape Entertainment (May 7, 2021). "THE DOCTOR IS IN. The Secret if finally out!". Facebook.
- ^ "'The Broken Marriage Vow' cast earns mixed reactions from social media users". Philstar.com. May 8, 2021.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "Jake Ejercito joins cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "WATCH: Sneak peek of 'The Broken Marriage Vow' taping in Baguio". ABS-CBN News. July 26, 2021.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "WATCH: Jodi, Zanjoe, Sue in 'Broken Marriage Vow' teaser". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "FIRST LOOK: Emotional Jodi Sta. Maria in 'The Broken Vow' teaser". RAPPLER. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-04.