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Alt Name:	Break Shot
Genre:	Sports drama
Creator:	J-mee Katanyag
Director:	Dominic Zapata Jorron Lee Monroy
Creative Director:	Aloy Adlawan
Starring:	Kylie Padilla
Open Theme:	"Ang Bolera" by Kylie Padilla
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	65
Executive Producer:	Arlene D. Pilapil
Cinematography:	Roman Theodossis
Editor:	Benedict Lavastida Robert Ryan Reyes
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	23–34 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

(International title: Break Shot /) is a 2022 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Jorron Lee Monroy, it stars Kylie Padilla in the title role. It premiered on May 30, 2022, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing False Positive. The series concluded on August 26, 2022, with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by What We Could Be in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Kylie Padilla as Jose Maria "Joni/Bolera" Fajardo Jr.^[2]

Supporting cast

• Rayver Cruz as Miguel Salvador / El Salvador^[3]
• Jak Roberto as Pepito "Toypits" Canlas^[4]
• Jaclyn Jose as Tessa Carillo-Fajardo
• Gardo Versoza as Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara^[5]
• Joey Marquez as Freddie "Scorpion" Roldan^[5]
• David Remo as Jose Maria "Tres" Fajardo III^[6]
• Via Veloso as Marla Toledo-Roldan
• Ge Villamil as Marika "Kikay" Carillo
• Luri Vincent Nalus as Pogi

Guest cast

• Al Tantay as Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr.^[5]
• Klea Pineda as Sheena "Golden Eye" Kim
• Ina Raymundo as Floriza "White Lotus" Andal
• Julia Lee as Laura Cruz-Salvador
• Sue Prado as Romana "Roma" Canlas
• Mico Aytona as Felix "Magicman of Cebu" delos Reyes
• Elle Ramirez as Macy "Amazing Macy" delos Reyes
• Andrew Gan as Datu "Bulls Eye" Gidapawan
• Mhyca Bautista as Cynthia "Strong Heart" Mapag
• Mel Caluag as Tina
• Josh Bulot as Benjo
• Jeremy Sabido as Caloy
• Efren "Bata" Reyes as himself

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2022.^[7] Filming concluded on April 27, 2022.^[8]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Bolera earned a 12.7% rating.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bolera (Stream Together) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
2. News: Watch: Kylie Padilla plays billiards with Efren 'Bata' Reyes, Francisco 'Django' Bustamante . Pasajol, Anne . . May 6, 2022.
3. Web site: Kylie Padilla returns to TV with Bolera . Hsia, Heidi . March 10, 2022 . . May 6, 2022.
4. Web site: Pokwang, lagare! . Calderon, Nora . . March 8, 2022 . May 6, 2022.
5. Web site: Kylie Padilla, inatake ng sepanx . May 4, 2022 . May 6, 2022 . Lazo, Cheriel . Daily Tribune.
6. Web site: Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko child actor David Remo is all grown up! . Acar, Aedrianne Acar . March 10, 2022 . GMA Network . May 6, 2022.
7. Web site: Kylie Padilla at Rayver Cruz, may pasilip sa lock-in taping ng Bolera . Arnoc, Aimee . GMA Network . February 23, 2022 . March 25, 2024.
8. Web site: Kylie Padilla inatake ng matinding 'sepanx' matapos magpaalam sa lock-in taping ng Bolera: I was heartbroken . Santiago, Ervin . . May 6, 2022.
9. Web site: Bolera surpasses FPJ's Ang Probinsyano during its pilot week . June 7, 2022 . LionhearTV . January 22, 2024.