The Write One
| The Write One | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Mark Anthony Norella |
| Directed by | King Mark Baco |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Marvin Jason Hernandez |
| Opening theme | "Oras" by Jason Marvin |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Maria Ana Isabel M. Rodrigo |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 27–30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Public Affairs[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | March 20 – May 25, 2023 |
The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes. It was replaced by Unbreak My Heart in its timeslot.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Ruru Madrid[2] as William "Liam" B. Herrera
- Bianca Umali[3] as Joycelyn "Joyce" Trinidad-Herrera / Savana Trinidad
- Supporting cast
- Mikee Quintos[4] as Victoria "Via" dela Peña
- Paul Salas[5] as Hans Arevalo
- Lotlot de Leon[6] as Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera
- Ramon Christopher[7] as Danilo Herrera
- Mon Confiado[7] as Ramon dela Peña
- Art Acuña[7] as Edmond Trinidad
- Alma Concepcion[7] as Joanne Trinidad
- Kokoy de Santos[7] as Intoy
- Andrew Schimmer[7] as Lando Nakpil
- Royce Cabrera[7] as Vergil Herrera
- Kaloy Tingcungco[6] as Borj
- Euwenn Mikaell[6] as Dexter "Dex" T. Herrera / Stefano "Sep" Lualhati
- Analyn Barro[7] as Megan
- Yvette Sanchez[7] as Deedee
- Migs Villasis as Leroy
- Karenina Haniel as Odette
- Eva Le Queen as Queenie[8]
- Guest cast
- Kian Co as younger William Herrera[9]
- Francis Mata as Nestor
- Rere Madrid as Maxine
- Shanelle Agustin as Chanel
- Gardo Versoza as the president
- Thea Tolentino as Isabel
- Gil Cuerva as Diego
- Anjay Anson as Tristan
- Buboy Villar as Grasa
- Mikoy Morales as the grandson
- Phil Noble as a director
- Marnie Lapus as Malvarosa
Episodes
| No. | Title | Television title | Original release date[a] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Beginning of Our Love Story" | "World Premiere"[10] | March 20, 2023 |
| 2 | "Your Biggest Sin" | "Typewriter"[11] | March 21, 2023 |
| 3 | "How Are You Feeling" | "Hello, Love"[12] | March 22, 2023 |
| 4 | "Remember, I’m Here" | "New World"[13] | March 23, 2023 |
| 5 | "I Feel Trapped" | "Secret Assassin"[14] | March 27, 2023 |
| 6 | "We Met Before?" | "Reunited"[15] | March 28, 2023 |
| 7 | "Figuring Out" | "Savana"[16] | March 29, 2023 |
| 8 | "You Owe Me an Apology" | "Savana vs. Liam"[17] | March 30, 2023 |
| 9 | "A Magic Typewriter" | "Two-faced Ramon"[18] | April 3, 2023 |
| 10 | "Get Jealous" | "Two Queens"[19] | April 4, 2023 |
| 11 | "Regret Everything" | "Two the Rescue"[20] | April 5, 2023 |
| 12 | "Everything That Happened" | "Scandal"[21] | April 10, 2023 |
| 13 | "Hard to Overcome" | "Checkmate"[22] | April 11, 2023 |
| 14 | "Go Against Everyone" | "Stalker"[23] | April 12, 2023 |
| 15 | "My Real Name is..." | "I am Joyce"[24] | April 13, 2023 |
| 16 | "Can We Talk?" | "Two Much Pain"[25] | April 17, 2023 |
| 17 | "Tell the Truth" | "Son"[26] | April 18, 2023 |
| 18 | "Don't Blame Yourself" | "Double Date"[27] | April 19, 2023 |
| 19 | "Let's Go, Liam" | "Liam vs. Ramon"[28] | April 20, 2023 |
| 20 | "Go Ahead" | "Next Chapter"[29] | April 24, 2023 |
| 21 | "New Story" | "Special Guest"[30] | April 25, 2023 |
| 22 | "Break Away" | "Titikman" (transl. taste)[31] | April 26, 2023 |
| 23 | "Welcome Back" | "Magic"[32] | April 27, 2023 |
| 24 | "Conceal Your Loneliness" | "Pares"[33] | May 1, 2023 |
| 25 | "Willing to Fight" | "Two Truths, One Lie"[34] | May 2, 2023 |
| 26 | "Without You, I'll Be Lost" | "Mahal Kita" (transl. I love you)[35] | May 3, 2023 |
| 27 | "What Happened?" | "RIP, Joyce"[36] | May 4, 2023 |
| 28 | "My Fault" | "Gone Two Soon"[37] | May 8, 2023 |
| 29 | "Forgive Me" | "Return Two Life"[38] | May 9, 2023 |
| 30 | "In My Dreams" | "Two Much Info"[39] | May 10, 2023 |
| 31 | "What's Happening?" | "Paalam, Sep" (transl. bye, Sep)[40] | May 11, 2023 |
| 32 | "Decisions You Will Make" | "Two Hot to Handle"[41] | May 15, 2023 |
| 33 | "Made Up My Decision" | "Bardagulan" (transl. brawl)[42] | May 16, 2023 |
| 34 | "My Heart Tells Me Not" | "HisTwory"[43] | May 17, 2023 |
| 35 | "Protect Her" | "Kill Liam"[44] | May 18, 2023 |
| 36 | "Searching for Them" | "Dakila" (transl. great)[45] | May 22, 2023 |
| 37 | "Can't Go Back" | "Die for Love"[46] | May 23, 2023 |
| 38 | "Lifelong Dream" | "Paris"[47] | May 24, 2023 |
| 39 | "Make It a Happy Moment" | "Magical Finale" | May 25, 2023 |
Production
Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.[6]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Write One earned a 6.6% rating.[48]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52nd Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team for Television | Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali | Won | [49] |
Notes
References
- ^ "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". Manila Bulletin. January 7, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "GMA Network grants Bianca Umali-Ruru Madrid fans' wish; the two will appear together on The Write One". LionHearTV. November 29, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Arceo, Therese. "Bianca Umali nilinaw na hindi si Ruru ang dahilan ng pag-anib sa Iglesia ni Cristo: It is a personal choice". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Real-life celebrity couples Ruru Madrid-Bianca Umali, Paul Salas-Mikee Quintos to star in Kapuso series The Write One". LionHearTV. December 22, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Ruru-Bianca; Paul Mikee sanib-puwersa sa pakilig". Abante. December 20, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ruiz, Marah (February 1, 2023). "In Photos: First taping day ng The Write One". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Ruiz, Marah (January 17, 2023). "In Photos: Full cast ng The Write One, ipinakilala na". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Eva le Queen proud to represent the drag community in The Write One". GMA Network. March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram: littleactor_kianco". Instagram. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "World Premiere". Facebook.
- ^ "Typewriter". Twitter.
- ^ "Hello, Love". Twitter.
- ^ "New World". Twitter.
- ^ "Secret Assassin". Facebook.
- ^ "Reunited". Twitter.
- ^ "Savana". Facebook.
- ^ "Savana vs. Liam". Twitter.
- ^ "Two-faced Ramon". Facebook.
- ^ "Two Queens". Facebook.
- ^ "Two the Rescue". Facebook.
- ^ "Scandal". Facebook.
- ^ "Checkmate". Facebook.
- ^ "Stalker". Facebook.
- ^ "I am Joyce". Facebook.
- ^ "Two Much Pain". Facebook.
- ^ "Son". Facebook.
- ^ "Double Date". Facebook.
- ^ "Liam vs. Ramon". Facebook.
- ^ "Next Chapter". Facebook.
- ^ "Special Guest". Facebook.
- ^ "Titikman". Facebook.
- ^ "Magic". Facebook.
- ^ "Pares". Facebook.
- ^ "Two Truths, One Lie". Facebook.
- ^ "Mahal Kita". Facebook.
- ^ "RIP, Joyce". Facebook.
- ^ "Gone Two Soon". Facebook.
- ^ "Return Two Life". Facebook.
- ^ "Two Much Info". Facebook.
- ^ "Paalam, Sep". Facebook.
- ^ "Two Hot to Handle". Facebook.
- ^ "Bardulagan". Facebook.
- ^ "Histwory". Facebook.
- ^ "Kill Liam". Facebook.
- ^ "Dakila". Facebook.
- ^ "Die for Love". Facebook.
- ^ "Paris". Facebook.
- ^ Mia, Ron (March 22, 2023). "The Write One pilot wins major ratings on TV". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (May 2, 2024). "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors". PEP. Retrieved May 14, 2024.