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Mga Lihim ni Urduja (transl. secrets of Urduja) is a 2023 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jorron Lee Monroy, it stars Sanya Lopez in the title role, Kylie Padilla and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on February 27, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Maria Clara at Ibarra. The series concluded on May 5, 2023 with a total of 48 episodes. It was replaced by Voltes V: Legacy in its timeslot.
| Mga Lihim ni Urduja | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Fantasy drama |
| Created by | Jojo Nones |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Jorron Lee Monroy |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
| Opening theme | "Hiyas" by Jeniffer Maravilla[1] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mona Coles-Mayuga |
| Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 19–33 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 27 – May 5, 2023 |
Cast and characters
editCast
Sanya Lopez
Kylie Padilla
Gabbi Garcia
- Lead cast
- Sanya Lopez as Urduja[3]
- Kylie Padilla as Gemma Lynne Davino / Rose Dayanghirang Posadas[4]
- Gabbi Garcia as Crystal Dayanghirang Posadas[5]
- Supporting cast
- Zoren Legaspi[6] as Marius "Maestro" Tan / Marcel "Chairman" Batibuttan / Ibn Battuta
- Jeric Gonzales as Greg Sandoval[6]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Dayang Salaknib
- Arra San Agustin as Valencia Nadales
- Vin Abrenica as Onyx Dayanghirang-Salazar
- Michelle Dee as Freya Dayanghirang-Salazar[6]
- Kristoffer Martin as Ryker Gustillo[6]
- Pancho Magno as Kenzo Diaz[6]
- Ricardo Cepeda as Ernesto "Erning" Davino
- Marina Benipayo as Juliana Davino
- Gina Pareño as Merly Posadas[6]
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Angkat
- Jayson Gainza as Jose / Magat
- Dave Bornea as Enrique Sanchez[6]
- Manolo Pedrosa as Arlo
- Jay Arcilla as Garcia
- Melbelline Caluag as Nanette
- Thou Reyes as Steven "Arki" Padilla
- Billie Hakenson as Astrid Del Valle
- Via Antonio as Christine "Tin" Santiago
- Mosang as Mimang
- Janice Hung as Astra / Bulan
- Ian Ignacio as Moxi
- Luke Conde as Dallego
- Michael Roy Jornales as Villaroman
- JC Tan as Nova
- Rolando Innocencio as Benjamin "Dok" Hipolito
- Guest cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Iris Dayanghirang[7]
- Rodjun Cruz as Min Feng
- Faith Da Silva as Khatun Khublun
- Yasser Marta as younger Ibn Battuta
- Tuesday Vargas as Ebony Ventura
- Gee Canlas as Ivory Ventura
- Lawrence dela Cruz as Archie
- Angelo Teves as Bolinao
- Don Rishmond Cerbito
- Claire Castro as Pepper Perez
- Winwyn Marquez as Dayang Iloguin
- Ynez Veneracion as Ina Imperawat
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1[8] | "World Premiere" | February 27, 2023 |
| 2[9] | "Itinakda" (transl. destined) | February 28, 2023 |
| 3[10] | "Gumising Ka!" (transl. you wake up!) | March 1, 2023 |
| 4[11] | "Stalker Much" | March 2, 2023 |
| 5[12] | "Korona" (transl. crown) | March 3, 2023 |
| 6[13] | "Pagsabog" (transl. explosion) | March 6, 2023 |
| 7[14] | "Mission" | March 7, 2023 |
| 8[15] | "Meet the Team" | March 8, 2023 |
| 9[16] | "May Traydor" (transl. there's a traitor) | March 9, 2023 |
| 10[17] | "Hinala" (transl. suspicion) | March 10, 2023 |
| 11[18] | "Prophecy" | March 13, 2023 |
| 12[19] | "Shocking" | March 14, 2023 |
| 13[20] | "Fight Mode" | March 15, 2023 |
| 14[21] | "Rising Sun" | March 16, 2023 |
| 15[22] | "Powers" | March 17, 2023 |
| 16[23] | "Putukan" (transl. shootout) | March 20, 2023 |
| 17[24] | "Misteryo" (transl. mystery) | March 21, 2023 |
| 18[25] | "Siklab" (transl. spark) | March 22, 2023 |
| 19[26] | "Panganib" (transl. danger) | March 23, 2023 |
| 20[27] | "Tapang at Bilis" (transl. courage and speed) | March 24, 2023 |
| 21[28] | "Wagi" (transl. Victorious) | March 27, 2023 |
| 22[29] | "Dugo sa Dugo" (transl. blood on blood) | March 28, 2023 |
| 23[30] | "Alisto" (transl. alert) | March 29, 2023 |
| 24[31] | "Espiya" (transl. spy) | March 30, 2023 |
| 25[32] | "Ebidensya" (transl. evidence) | March 31, 2023 |
| 26[33] | "Isiwalat" (transl. spill out) | April 3, 2023 |
| 27[34] | "Liwanag" (transl. bright) | April 4, 2023 |
| 28[35] | "Halik" (transl. kiss) | April 5, 2023 |
| 29[36] | "Magkakapatid" (transl. siblings) | April 10, 2023 |
| 30[37] | "Pagkakasundo" (transl. agreement) | April 11, 2023 |
| 31[38] | "Kutob" (transl. hunch) | April 12, 2023 |
| 32[39] | "Bugso" (transl. gust) | April 13, 2023 |
| 33[40] | "Duda" (transl. doubt) | April 14, 2023 |
| 34[41] | "Silakbo" (transl. outburst) | April 17, 2023 |
| 35[42] | "Sidhi" (transl. intense) | April 18, 2023 |
| 36[43] | "Sugod" (transl. charge) | April 19, 2023 |
| 37[44] | "Doble Kara" (transl. two faced) | April 20, 2023 |
| 38[45] | "Balatkayo" (transl. disguise) | April 21, 2023 |
| 39[46] | "Lusob" (transl. attack) | April 24, 2023 |
| 40[47] | "Taksil" (transl. traitor) | April 25, 2023 |
| 41[48] | "Salinlahi" (transl. generation) | April 26, 2023 |
| 42[49] | "Alyansa" (transl. alliance) | April 27, 2023 |
| 43[50] | "Buhay" (transl. life) | April 28, 2023 |
| 44[51] | "Sanib Pwersa" (transl. joint forces) | May 1, 2023 |
| 45[52] | "Pitong Hiyas" (transl. seven jewels) | May 2, 2023 |
| 46[53] | "Inapuhan" (transl. descendant) | May 3, 2023 |
| 47[54] | "Digmaan" (transl. battle) | May 4, 2023 |
| 48[55] | "Walang Hanggan" (transl. limitless) | May 5, 2023 |
Production
editMga Lihim ni Urduja was first conceptualized as a graphic novel by director Jorron Lee Monroy. According to Monroy, the series used filming technologies used from the United States.[56]
Principal photography commenced in January 2023.[57] According to the series' virtual production director Cedric Hornedo, the usage of real-time virtual production technology was implemented for the extension of the set.[58]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mga Lihim ni Urduja earned a 9.6% rating.[59] While the final episode scored a 10% rating.[60]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Actress of the Year (Primetime) | Sanya Lopez | Nominated | [61] |
References
edit- ^ Mariano, Dianne. "Music video ng Mga Lihim Ni Urduja official theme song, mapapanood na!". GMA Network. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ "Mga Lihim Ni Urduja (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "GMA brightens 2023 with grand shows". SunStar. January 7, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (October 31, 2022). "Gabbi at Kylie, pinagtatalunan sa Urduja". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Encantadia sisters Sanya, Gabbi at Kylie muling magsasama-sama sa Mga Lihim ni Urduja, Glaiza may solo project sa GMA ngayong 2023". Bandera. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Bravo, Frances Karmel S. (January 22, 2023). "Sunshine Dizon on criticism about her Kapuso comeback: "I can work with anyone I want to work with."". PEP. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (January 21, 2023). "Sunshine, kasama na ulit sa teleserye ng GMA!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "World Premiere". Facebook.
- ^ "Itinakda". Facebook.
- ^ "Gumising Ka!". Facebook.
- ^ "Stalker Much". Facebook.
- ^ "Korona". Facebook.
- ^ "Pagsabog". Facebook.
- ^ "Mission". Facebook.
- ^ "Meet the Team". Facebook.
- ^ "May Traydor". Facebook.
- ^ "Hinala". Facebook.
- ^ "Prophecy". Facebook.
- ^ "Shocking". Facebook.
- ^ "Fight Mode". Facebook.
- ^ "Rising Sun". Facebook.
- ^ "Powers". Facebook.
- ^ "Putukan". Facebook.
- ^ "Misteryo". Twitter.
- ^ "Siklab". Twitter.
- ^ "Panganib". Facebook.
- ^ "Tapang at Bilis". Facebook.
- ^ "Wagi". Facebook.
- ^ "Dugo sa Dugo". Twitter.
- ^ "Alisto". Facebook.
- ^ "Espiya". Twitter.
- ^ "Ebidensya". Facebook.
- ^ "Isiwalat". Facebook.
- ^ "Liwanag". Facebook.
- ^ "Halik". Facebook.
- ^ "Magkakapatid". Facebook.
- ^ "Pagkakasundo". Facebook.
- ^ "Kutob". Facebook.
- ^ "Bugso". Facebook.
- ^ "Duda". Facebook.
- ^ "Silakbo". Facebook.
- ^ "Sidhi". Facebook.
- ^ "Sugod". Facebook.
- ^ "Doble Kara". Facebook.
- ^ "Balatkayo". Facebook.
- ^ "Lusob". Facebook.
- ^ "Taksil". Facebook.
- ^ "Salinlahi". Facebook.
- ^ "Alyansa". Facebook.
- ^ "Buhay". Facebook.
- ^ "Sanib Pwersa". Facebook.
- ^ "Pitong Hiyas". Facebook.
- ^ "Inapuhan". Facebook.
- ^ "Digmaan". Facebook.
- ^ "Walang Hanggan". Facebook.
- ^ Mataro, RJ (February 16, 2023). "Jorron Lee Monroy highlights how Mga Lihim ni Urduja compares to Hollywood productions". LionhearTV. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Hilario, Abbygael (January 3, 2023). "Mga Lihim ni Urduja, nagsimula nang mag-taping". GMA Network. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Hornedo Blog: "Project Urduja" aired". Cedric Hornedo. March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Mia, Ron (March 1, 2023). "How did Mga Lihim ni Urduja's pilot episode fare in the TV rating game?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Mia, Ron (May 10, 2023). "Did Mga Lihim ni Urduja beat FPJ's Batang Quiapo on its finale episode?". LionhearTV. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "5th VP Choice Awards: List of nominees". 5th VP Choice Awards. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
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