Pira-Pirasong Paraiso (transl. Pieces of Paradise / International Name: Broken Paradise) is a Philippine television romantic drama series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel and TV5. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo and Roderick P. Lindayag, it stars Loisa Andalio, Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad and Elisse Joson. The series aired on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold, Yes, Weekend! Saturday afternoon block and TV5's Hapon Champion and Weekend Trip Saturday afternoon block from July 25, 2023, to January 27, 2024.
| Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | |
|---|---|
 Season 1 title card | |
| Genre | Family Romantic drama Crime |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios MQuest Ventures Cignal Entertainment MQ Studios |
| Written by | Nathan Arciaga John Joseph Tuason Allan Cuadra Airic Diestro |
| Directed by | Raymund B. Ocampo Roderick P. Lindayag |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
| Opening theme | "Lipad ng Pangarap" by Regine Velasquez (Season 1) |
| Ending theme | "Lipad ng Pangarap" by Regine Velasquez (Season 2-3) |
| Composer | Arnel de Pano |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 161 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers | Sienna G. Olaso Hazel Bolisay-Parfan Ronald D. Atianzar |
| Editor | Froilan Francia |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] TV5 |
| Release | July 25, 2023 – January 27, 2024 |
Plot
editA con artist takes on the job of pretending to be one of the long-lost sisters of a young and rich woman. As she navigates a world of cunning and lies, she learns about right and wrong, love and family, and spectacular truths about herself.[1]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Loisa Andalio[2] as Baby Girl G. Abiog / Maria Amanda "Amy" B. Paraiso
- Charlie Dizon[2] as Diana B. Paraiso-Lamadrid
- Althea Ruedas as young Diana
- Alexa Ilacad[2] as Angela Medina / Elizabeth Marie "Beth" B. Paraiso
- Vrindarani Singh as young Beth/Angela
- Elisse Joson[2] as Hilary G. Abiog / Trina
- Ronnie Alonte[2] as PCMS Jonathan "Jonaf" Salvador[b][c]
- Joseph Marco[2] as Vladimir "Vlad" S. Lamadrid†
- KD Estrada[2] as Elon S. Lamadrid
- Supporting cast
- Maricel Soriano as Amanda S. Mendez-Barrameda†
- Snooky Serna as Jacinda Sebastian[d]
- Epy Quizon[3] as Ambrosio Inarez "Badong" Abiog
- Sunshine Dizon[3] as Rosalinda "Osang" Guinto-Abiog†
- Markus Paterson[3] as Boy "Kano" G. Abiog / Michael†
- Rosanna Roces as Criselda "Bossing" Vizcarra†
- Abi Kassem as young Criselda
- Art Acuña[3] as Julius Lamadrid†
- Nikki Valdez as Carlota M. Barrameda
- Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Atty. Raffy Manalo
- Liza Diño as Elvira Cabrida
- Kate Alejandrino as Vera Alonzo
- Argel Saycon[3] as PCMS Brian "Brix" Tolentino[c]
- Archi Adamos as PLTCOL Alfredo Regalado
- Kobe Medalla as PCpl Rusty Meneses[c]
- Lui Manansala[3] as Almeda "Lola Miding" Salvador
- Hasna Cabral as Roxanne
- Marvin Yap as Remo "Emong" Calavera[e]
- Guest cast
- William Lorenzo as Emmanuel "Emman" Salvador†
- Sandy Aloba as Magdalena "Magda" Garrido†
- Gardo Versoza as Daniel Paraiso
- Jao Mapa as young Daniel
- Maika Rivera as Elizabeth M. Barrameda-Paraiso†
Promotion
editTo promote the series, the casts held a back-to-back caravan at Vista Mall in Bataan along with the cast of Nag-aapoy na Damdamin.[4] The official full trailer of the series was released on July 10, 2023.[5]
The show is co-produced respectively by ABS-CBN and TV5, but TV5 discontinued their blocktime simulcast agreement with It's Showtime on June 30, 2023 (which is also the date the agreement expired) (due to Tito Vic & Joey's departure from TAPE, Inc., which led to their TV5 transfer) and was eventually moved to GMA Network's sister channel GTV a day later before it expanded simulcast into AMBS' All TV (which is headed by Vista Mall's owner Manny Villar) and GMA Network's main channel nearly a years later,[6][7][8][9] meaning that the cast of the new shows were not allowed to appear on the said show to promote them. As a result, they instead promoted both of these new afternoon teleseryes on Eat Bulaga! (then known by its interim title E.A.T.), TV5's new noontime show, which ironically was aired on ABS-CBN from 1989 to 1995.[10]
Trivia
editPira-Pirasong Paraiso was produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and directed by Raymond B. Ocampo and Roderick P. Lindayag. And this is the first drama that collaboration with TV5 since Unbreak My Heart is the first drama that collaboration with GMA Network.
This show has been developed by Pasion de Amor, Doble Kara, Wildflower, Asintado, The Blood Sisters, Kadenang Ginto, Sandugo, Love Thy Woman, and Bagong Umaga, due its genre of family, multiple romance, and criminal drama.
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards ceremony | Title | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | VP Choice Awards | TV Series of the Year (Afternoon) | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Nominated | [11][12] |
| TV Actress of the Year (Afternoon) | Loisa Andalio | Nominated | |||
| Alexa Ilacad | Won | ||||
| TV Actor of the Year (Afternoon) | KD Estrada | Won | |||
| Ronnie Alonte | Nominated | ||||
| Loveteam of the Year | Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada | Nominated |
Notes
edit- ^ The series also aired on A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live, and on-demand via iWantTFC.
- ^ Stepped down from the rank of PCMS at the police force, but was actually revealed to be an undercover mission against the syndicate.
- ^ a b c Their ranks are shown accordingly to their uniforms, but were introduced by the rank of PSMS during an awarding ceremony, resulting in a continuity error.
- ^ Removed from her judge position since Season 2.
- ^ His name was originally Elmo according to the English subtitles, but was changed to Emong in the following episodes.
References
edit- ^ "Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Kapamilya Online Live - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Baylon, Khryzztine Joy. "LoiNie, KDLex, Charlie Dizon, Joseph Marco, Elisse Joson headline ABS-CBN and TV5 first-ever collaboration series". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sunshine Dizon joins cast of ABS-CBN and TV5's 'Pira-Pirasong Paraiso'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Stars of 'Nag-Aapoy na Damdamin,' 'Pira-Pirasong Paraiso' hold back-to-back caravan". ABS-CBN News. July 10, 2023.
- ^ "ABS-CBN returns to Kapamilya Gold with 'Pira-Pirasong Paraiso' to air on July 25". ABS-CBN News. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "'It's Showtime' surprises viewers with sudden broadcast on AllTV". LionhearTV. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Richard de Leon (June 18, 2024). "Tahimik lang: It's Showtime balik-Channel 2, napapanood na rin sa ALLTV". balita.net.ph. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "'It's Showtime' debuts on GMA Network with a bang". GMA News. April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "[ANALYSIS] A new era of noontime TV: GMA-7 takes in ABS-CBN's 'It's Showtime'". Rappler. April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Are the Kapamilya series on TV5 not allowed to promote via 'It's Showtime' on GTV?". LionHearTV. July 10, 2023.
- ^ "5TH VPCA NOMINEES". 5th VP Choice Awards. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Dulay, Chud David (May 21, 2024). "Voice of the Pipol: The full list of winners in 5th VP Choice Awards". Your Guide to the Big City. Retrieved July 6, 2024.