Pulang Araw (transl. red sun) is a 2024 Philippine television drama war series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, Alden Richards and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on July 29, 2024, on the network's Prime line up replacing Black Rider.
Pulang Araw | |
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Genre | War drama |
Created by | Suzette Doctolero[1] |
Written by |
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Directed by | Dominic Zapata[2] |
Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
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Theme music composer |
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Opening theme | "Kapangyarihan" by Ben&Ben and SB19 |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 34 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Rosie Lyn M. Atienza |
Production locations | |
Cinematography | Roman Theodossis |
Editors |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 23–42 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | July 29, 2024 present | –
Premise
editEduardo, Adelina, Teresita, and Hiroshi navigate their respective lives amid the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.[4]
Cast and characters
editLead
edit- Barbie Forteza as Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz:
Eduardo's younger sister, harbors a strong dislike for Americans. When World War II begins, she chooses to side with the Japanese.[5][6]
- Sanya Lopez as Teresita "Morena" Borromeo:
Adelina's older half-sister, Teresita Borromeo, has aspirations of becoming a vaudeville star. She is the daughter of Carmela and Julio Borromeo.[7][6]
- David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka:
The son of Japanese immigrants, he goes to Japan to study and eventually returns to the Philippines, where he reunites with his childhood friends Adelina, Teresita and Eduardo.[5][6]
- Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz:
Harbors resentment towards his American father, who abused his mother. The older brother of Adelina and has romantic feelings for Teresita. Choosing to side with neither the Americans nor the Japanese, he joins the guerrilla forces.[5][6]
- Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saitoh:
A Japanese Imperial Army officer whose mission is to conquer the Philippines, he eventually develops feelings for Teresita.[8][6]
Supporting
edit- Epy Quizon as Julio Borromeo[5]
- Angelu de Leon as Carmela Borromeo[5]
- Ashley Ortega as Manuela Apolonio[9]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia Dimalanta-Torres[10]
- Mikoy Morales as Tasyo[5]
- Brianna Advincula as Luisa
- Isay Alvarez as Dolores[11]
- Jay Arcilla as Dado[12]
- Don Melvin Boongaling as Juanito
- Sef Cadayona as Luis[11]
- Skye Chua as Yuki
- Tyro Dylusan as Juan[11]
- Joyce Glorioso as Rosing
- Karenina Haniel as Meding
- Issa Litton as Bettina
- Joanne Morallos as Yolanda
- Ryoichi Nagatsuka as Ryu
- Jay Ortega as Akio Watanabe
- Bombi Plata as Francisco
- Armson Panesa as Isko
- Angeli Nicole Sanoy as Lorena
- Robert Seña as Johnny[11]
- Neil Ryan Sese[13] as Lauro Torres
- Aidan Veneracion as Mario[5]
Guest
edit- Rhian Ramos as Filipina "Fina" dela Cruz[5]
- Jacky Woo as Chikara Tanaka[14]
- Maria Ozawa as Haruka Tanaka[14]
- Billy Ray Gallion as Tyler Campbell[11]
- Franchesco Maafi as young Eduardo dela Cruz
- Cassy Lavarias as young Adelina dela Cruz
- Cheska Maranan as young Teresita Borromeo
- Miguel Diokno as young Hiroshi Tanaka
- Julie Anne San Jose as Katy de la Cruz[11]
- Derrick Monasterio as Marcel[15]
- Zephanie Dimaranan as Chichay[16]
- Waynona Collings as Mary Walter
- Lauren King as Etang Discher
- Rabiya Mateo[17] as Rosalia
- Abraham Lawyer as an American soldier[18]
Episodes
editNo. | Title | Original release date[a] |
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1[19] | "World TV Premiere" | July 29, 2024 |
2[20] | "Bodabil" (transl. vaudeville) | July 30, 2024 |
3[21] | "Magkadugo" (transl. blood-related) | July 31, 2024 |
4[22] | "Mag-Aama" (transl. father and son) | August 1, 2024 |
5[23] | "Home on the Range" | August 2, 2024 |
6[24] | "Parating na ang Kalaban!" (transl. the enemy is coming!) | August 5, 2024 |
7[25] | "Pangako" (transl. promise) | August 6, 2024 |
8[26] | "Panindigan" (transl. affirmation) | August 7, 2024 |
9[27] | "Kenkoy" | August 8, 2024 |
10[28] | "Galit ni Eduardo" (transl. Eduardo's anger) | August 9, 2024 |
11[29] | "Pakiusap" (transl. request) | August 12, 2024 |
12[30] | "Hiroshi Returns" | August 13, 2024 |
13[31] | "Reunited" | August 14, 2024 |
14[32] | "Ambush" | August 15, 2024 |
15[33] | "Marriage Proposal" | August 16, 2024 |
16[34] | "Pagtitimpi" (transl. self-control) | August 19, 2024 |
17[35] | "Pag-amin" (transl. confession) | August 20, 2024 |
18[36] | "Yuta in Manila" | August 21, 2024 |
19[37] | "Paghihiwalay" (transl. separation) | August 22, 2024 |
20[38] | "War Begins" | August 23, 2024 |
21[39] | "Kill Eduardo" | August 26, 2024 |
22[40] | "Pagdakip" (transl. capture) | August 27, 2024 |
23[41] | "Finding Hiroshi" | August 28, 2024 |
24[42] | "Pagpahirap" (transl. hardwork) | August 29, 2024 |
25[43] | "Pagbomba" (transl. bombing) | August 30, 2024 |
26[44] | "Giyera Na sa GMA Prime" (transl. Time for War on GMA Prime) | September 2, 2024 |
27[45] | "Panguusig" (transl. persecution) | September 3, 2024 |
28[46] | "Guilt" | September 4, 2024 |
29[47] | "Pagtakas" (transl. escape) | September 5, 2024 |
30[48] | "Paghaharap" (transl. confrontation) | September 6, 2024 |
31[49] | "Labanan ang Kalaban" (transl. fight the enemy) | September 9, 2024 |
32[50] | "Pagtutol" (transl. objection) | September 10, 2024 |
Development
editWriter Suzette Doctolero began conceptualizing Pulang Araw between 2012 and 2013.[51] In 2023, the series was announced, with Doctolero serving as the head writer.[5]
Doctolero's interest in writing a story set during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines was a result of her grandparents' experience as guerrilla fighters and vaudeville performers.[52] She researched and interviewed World War II veterans, vaudeville artists and comfort women for the series.[9]
Casting
editIn November 2023, the cast of the series was announced.[53] In December, Abraham Lawyer joined the cast.[54] In July 2024, additional cast members Robert Seña, Neil Ryan Sese, Jay Arcilla, Sef Cadayona and Tyro Daylusan were announced. Julie Anne San Jose, Derrick Monasterio, Isay Alvarez, Rabiya Mateo, Jacky Woo, Maria Ozawa and Billy Ray Gallon were announced for a guest role.[55][56]
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced on December 1, 2023.[57] Filming took place in Manila, Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan and Pampanga. Historical locations that were no longer existent were recreated using CGI.[58]
Music
edit"Kapangyarihan" (transl. power) by Ben&Ben and SB19 is the main title theme of the series.
The songs for Pulang Araw were produced by Rocky Gacho using the compositions from the time period, notably of Shelton Brooks, Nicanor Abelardo, Brewster M. Higley, and Daniel E. Kelley. A soundtrack album was released on August 9, 2024, by GMA Playlist, featuring the songs performed by the cast.[59]
Release
editThe pilot episode of Pulang Araw premiered on Netflix on July 26, 2024, while its television debut on GMA Network was broadcast on July 29, 2024.[8] The series would consist of 100 episodes.[60]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Pulang Araw earned a 12.8% rating.[61]
Notes
editReferences
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