Legal Wives Explained

Genre:Romantic drama
Creator:Suzette Doctolero
Director:Zig Dulay
Creative Director:Aloy Adlawan
Starring:
Theme Music Composer:Rina L. Mercado
Open Theme:"Pagmamahal Mo Lang" by Hannah Precillas
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:80
List Episodes:List of Legal Wives episodes
Executive Producer:Shielyn M. Atienza
Cinematography:Mark Joseph Cosico
Editor:
  • Mikie Donald Robles
  • Julius James Castillo
  • Robert Pancho
  • Mark Oliver Sison
  • Gervic Estella
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:22–41 minutes
Location:Laguna, Philippines
Company:GMA Entertainment Group
Network:GMA Network

Legal Wives is a 2021 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Dennis Trillo, Alice Dixson, Andrea Torres and Bianca Umali. It premiered on July 26, 2021 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 12, 2021 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by I Left My Heart in Sorsogon in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

Legal Wives features a story of a Maranao Muslim royalty and the lead character's relationship with three wives.

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Casting

Actress Megan Young was initially hired for the role of Diane San Luis. In November 2020, Young left the series due to the production's lock-in filming. She was replaced by actress Andrea Torres.[18] In May 2021, actress Cherie Gil left the series for personal reasons.[19]

Production

Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2020.[20]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Legal Wives earned an 11.9% rating.[21] While the final episode scored a 15.7% rating.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legal Wives Full Episodes . . May 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: Santos, Jami . Dennis Trillo, nilinaw na hindi tungkol sa mga kabit ang Legal Wives . Dennis Trillo clarifies that "Legal Wives" are not about mistresses . June 2, 2021 . . December 22, 2020 . tl . June 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220146/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/chikamuna/769012/dennis-trillo-nilinaw-na-hindi-tungkol-sa-mga-kabit-ang-legal-wives/story/ . live.
  3. Web site: Alice Dixson to do first full-length GMA-7 series after almost five years . February 20, 2020 . PEP . February 26, 2021 . October 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211029173527/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/149517/alice-dixson-to-do-first-full-length-gma-7-series-after-almost-five-years-a724-20200220 . live.
  4. Web site: Dennis Trillo has three leading ladies in new drama series featuring Maranao Muslim royalty . June 2, 2021 . GMA Network . February 20, 2020 . en, tl . June 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215926/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/726752/dennis-trillo-has-three-leading-ladies-in-new-drama-series-featuring-maranao-muslim-royalty/story/ . live.
  5. Web site: Bianca Umali excited about Legal Wives . Hsia, Heidi . January 8, 2021 . . February 26, 2021 . January 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110181252/https://ph.news.yahoo.com/bianca-umali-excited-legal-wives-064500720.html . live.
  6. Web site: July 24, 2021 . New GMA series Legal Wives hopes to bridge Filipinos to the culture of Muslims . October 8, 2021 . . en-US . October 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211008140816/https://mb.com.ph/2021/07/24/new-gma-series-hopes-to-bridge-filipinos-to-the-culture-of-muslims/ . live.
  7. Web site: Here's how Ashley Ortega prepared for her Muslim role on Legal Wives . December 18, 2020 . Malig, Kaela . February 26, 2021 . . December 18, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201218183135/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/768606/here-s-how-ashley-ortega-prepared-for-her-muslim-role-on-legal-wives/story/ . live.
  8. Web site: Look: Dennis Trillo is a Maranao Muslim in GMA-7 drama series Legal Wives . November 9, 2020 . Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick . February 26, 2021 . . December 26, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201226165724/https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/09/look-dennis-trillo-is-a-maranao-muslim-in-gma-7-drama-series-legal-wives/ . live.
  9. Web site: Maricar de Mesa, nakikita ang sarili kay Legal Wives co-star Bianca Umali . Marica de Mesa, sees herself with "Legal Wives" co-star Bianca Umali . Ruiz, Marah . February 17, 2021 . GMA Network . February 26, 2021 . tl . February 18, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210218023256/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/74336/maricar-de-mesa-nakikita-ang-sarili-kay-legal-wives-co-star-bianca-umali/story . live.
  10. Web site: Legal Wives sets new milestone on PH television . . July 26, 2021 . July 30, 2021 . July 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729221214/https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/26/expats-diplomats/legal-wives-sets-new-milestone-on-ph-television/1808338 . live.
  11. Web site: Not one, but three ang asawa ni Dennis Trillo sa cultural drama series na Legal Wives . Dennis Trillo has not one, but three wives in the cultural drama series, Legal Wives . November 9, 2020 . February 26, 2021 . PEP . tl,en . November 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109140623/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/154866/dennis-trillo-legal-wives-a4118-20201109 . live.
  12. Web site: Abdul Raman, aminadong may takot sa Legal Wives co-star na si Cherie Gil . Abdul Raman, admits he has fears with 'Legal Wives' co-star Cherie Gil . Ruiz, Marah . February 17, 2021 . February 26, 2021 . GMA Network . tl . February 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210217114635/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/74332/abdul-raman-aminadong-may-takot-sa-legal-wives-co-star-na-si-cherie-gil/story . live.
  13. Web site: Cherie Gil, excited na makasama si Shayne Sava sa Legal Wives . Cherie Gil, excited to be with Shayne Sava in "Legal Wives" . GMA Network . Quieta, Racquel . December 8, 2020 . February 26, 2021 . tl . December 8, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201208133815/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/72169/cherie-gil-excited-na-makasama-si-shayne-sava-sa-legal-wives/story . live.
  14. Web site: Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega at Melbelline Caluag, nag-share ng experience sa taping ng Legal Wives . Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega and Melbelline Caluag, share their experience in the taping of 'Legal Wives' . Ruiz, Marah . December 19, 2020 . GMA Network . February 26, 2021 . tl . December 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201219043030/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/72580/derrick-monasterio-ashley-ortega-at-melbelline-caluag-nag-share-ng-experience-sa-taping-ng-legal-wives/story . live.
  15. Web site: Cong. Alfred excited na sa private life! . Asis, Salve Asis . . June 7, 2021 . July 30, 2021 . July 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729223909/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2021/06/07/2103661/cong-alfred-excited-na-sa-private-life . live.
  16. Web site: Alfred Vargas, may espesyal na role sa Legal Wives . Ruiz, Marah . May 31, 2021 . GMA Network . June 16, 2021 . June 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220607213847/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/legal_wives/77342/alfred-vargas-may-espesyal-na-role-sa-legal-wives/story . live.
  17. Web site: GMA Telebabad's Legal Wives leads an emotional send-off this Friday . December 19, 2021 . . November 12, 2021 . December 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211219133845/https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/12/gma-telebabads-legal-wives-leads-an-emotional-send-off-this-friday/ . live.
  18. Web site: Megan opts to be with Mikael than work . Bautista, Mario . November 11, 2020 . February 26, 2020 . Journal Online . November 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111133506/https://journal.com.ph/entertainment/showbiz/megan-opts-to-be-with-mikael-than-work/ . live.
  19. Web site: Cherie Gil in-announce ang pag-alis sa isang teleserye . May 8, 2021 . PEP . June 16, 2021 . July 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210713210611/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/cherie-gil-leaves-show-a4118-20210508 . live.
  20. Web site: Sneak Peek: Unang araw ng Legal Wives lock-in taping . Sneak Peek: First day of "Legal Wives"' lock-in taping . Ruiz, Marah . December 3, 2020 . February 26, 2021 . GMA Network . tl . January 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112040515/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/13329/sneak-peek-unang-araw-ng-legal-wives-lock-in-taping/photo . live.
  21. Web site: Newest Kapuso series, Legal Wives, off to a great start! . Gacura, TJ . July 29, 2021 . LionhearTV . July 30, 2021 . July 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729221605/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/07/newest-kapuso-series-legal-wives-off-to-a-great-start/ . live.
  22. Web site: Legal Wives finale week performs well in ratings, remains as the most-watched drama nationwide . November 16, 2021 . LionhearTV . November 17, 2021 . November 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211117004717/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/11/legal-wives-finale-week-performs-well-in-ratings-remains-as-the-most-watched-drama-nationwide/ . live.

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