Dear Friend (TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Seasons:	2
Num Episodes:	92
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30–59 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Dear Friend is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin, it premiered on July 20, 2008.^[1] The series concluded on May 16, 2010 with a total of 92 episodes. It was replaced by Love Bug in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

First season

Guest cast

• Jennica Garcia
• Mart Escudero
• Aljur Abrenica
• Kris Bernal
• Dennis Trillo
• Antoinette Taus
• Paolo Contis
• Heart Evangelista
• Nadine Samonte
• Sheena Halili
• Sunshine Dizon
• Mark Anthony Fernandez
• Ehra Madrigal
• Michelle Madrigal
• Mark Herras
• Jennylyn Mercado
• Ryza Cenon
• JC de Vera
• Diana Zubiri
• Luis Alandy

Bulong ng Puso

• Jennica Garcia as Toni
• Mart Escudero as Mateo
• Rich Asuncion as Amor
• Dion Ignacio as Patrick
• Rainier Castillo as
• Daniel Fernando as Toni's father

Magkaribal

• Katrina Halili as Kim
• Jewel Mische as Cindy
• Alfred Vargas as Ron
• JC Tiuseco as Kiko

Igorota

• Glaiza de Castro
• Patrick Garcia
• Polo Ravales

Madrasta

See main article: Dear Friend: Madrasta.

• Yasmien Kurdi as Sheila
• Iwa Moto as Gellie
• Gary Estrada as Arnold
• Marco Alcaraz as Lino

Bakasyonistas

See main article: Dear Friend: Bakasyonistas.

• Mark Herras as Alex
• Isabel Oli as Gina
• Ryza Cenon as Mia
• Chris Cayzer as Troy
• Sheena Halili as Tracy
• Rainier Castillo as Aaron

Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay

See main article: Dear Friend: Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay.

• Sunshine Dizon as Rachel
• Polo Ravales as Michael
• Chynna Ortaleza as Dianne

Karibal

• Jennylyn Mercado as Cheska
• Wendell Ramos as Darrel
• Jean Garcia as Claire
• Hero Angeles as Junby

Three Bachelors

• Jennica Garcia as Emily
• Mart Escudero as Miguel Gonzales
• Jay R as Vince Gonzales
• Kyla as Sarah Ocampo
• Paulo Avelino as Jaime Gonzales
• Roy Vinzon as Vicente Gonzales
• Sandy Talag as younger Sarah
• JM Reyes as younger Miguel

Special

• JC de Vera as Tyron
• Ynna Asistio as Ella
• Jewel Mische

My Christmas List

• Barbie Forteza as Abby / Abygail
• Joshua Dionisio as Enzo
• Jake Vargas as Otep
• Bea Binene as Jillian / Jill
• Krystal Reyes
• Manilyn Reynes as Abby's mother
• Eula Valdez as Enzo's mother
• Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Enzo's father

Almost A Love Story

• Rhian Ramos as Hannah
• TJ Trinidad as Rommel
• Paulo Avelino as Luigi
• Arci Muñoz

My Stalking Heart

• Jennica Garcia as Doris Degampat/Dora
• Carl Guevarra as Julio Makabugay
• Jef Gaitan as Nina
• Marvin Kiefer as Eric Manalastas
• Geoff Taylor
• Jay Aquitana
• Caridad Sanchez

Tisay

• Jackie Rice
• Chynna Ortaleza
• Joross Gamboa
• Ryza Cenon
• Celia Rodriguez

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of Dear Friend scored a 10.5% rating.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: GMA-7's drama anthology show Dear Friend airs on July 20 . Dimaculangan, Jocelyn . July 15, 2008 . PEP . January 29, 2024.
2. Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (May 11–17): Wowowee and Party Pilipinas rule weekend daytime viewing . Santiago, Erwin . May 18, 2010 . PEP . September 2, 2024.