Tara, G! Explained
| Genre: | Romantic comedy, Drama |
| Director: | Catherine Camarillo |
| Location: | Atok, Benguet
Baguio |
| Opentheme: | [1] |
| Composer: | Jonathan Manalo |
| Music: | Jessie Lasaten |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
| Num Episodes: | 10 |
| Runtime: | 36–59 minutes |
| Network: | iWantTFC |
| Company: | Star Cinema
Star Creatives |
Tara, G! is a Philippine television miniseries directed by Catherine Camarillo. The series premiered from October 7 to December 9, 2022, on iWantTFC.[2] [3] [4]
Synopsis
A traditional coffee farmer and his crew strive their hardest to help their elusive town of La Guerta reclaim its glory. But an eccentric city girl arrives and ruins everything, putting the friends back to square one.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Team WISE (Walang Iwanan Sa Ere)[5] [6]
- Anthony Jennings as Rocky Hernandez / Rocky Sebastian – the charming and dependable leader of the group. Continues his mother’s legacy of creating a ground coffee brand.
- Daniela Stranner as Cars - the beautiful but narcissistic wealthy tourist from the city. A vlogger whose online reputation goes downhill after a video of her trends.
- Kaori Oinuma as Legs – the smart and caring darling. Returns to La Guerta for the summer after studying in college in the city.
- JC Alcantara as Dan – a handsome smooth talker who has a crush on Legs.
- CJ Salonga as Smith – the academically intelligent member of the group.
- Zach Castañeda as Will – the funny, go-to-guy and Smith's protective older brother.
- Vivoree Esclito as Jengjeng – a sweet girl with big dreams. Plans to also attend college in the city.
Supporting cast
- Dominic Ochoa as Gov. Miguel Sebastian - Governor of Tanaw and Rocky’s biological father.
- Katya Santos as Celine – Dan’s mother and Gov. Sebastian's accomplice.
- Jayson Gainza as Vito Hernandez – Rocky’s stepfather.
- Arlene Muhlach as Jada – Will and Smith’s mother.
- Lara Morena as Maya Hernandez – Rocky’s late mother and Vito’s wife.
- Denise Joaquin as Lea - Legs' mother and Arm's wife.
- Karen Timbol as Gracia – Corrine and Cars’ mother.
- Ingrid dela Paz as Corrine – manager of La Guerta’s local inn, and Cars’ older sister.
- Marithez Samson
- Bryan Sy as Arms – Legs’ father and Lea's husband.
- Martha Comia as Jolens – Jengjeng’s mother. The situation in La Guerta causes her to consider working in the city for stable financial support for herself and her daughter.
- Karl Gabriel as Marcus - Cars' ex-boyfriend.
- Elyson de Dios
Production
Background
The project was first announced at an iWantTFC event on December 10, 2021 with Jennings, Stranner, Oinuma, Alcantara, Salonga, Castañeda, and Esclito (who at that time was also slated to be part of the third season of Click, Like, Share and the second season of He's Into Her, both iWantTFC original shows) as the main cast members.[7]
Marketing
Numerous teasers were released before the official trailer was released on September 7, 2022.[8]
Music
Apart from the theme song "Tara, G!" by The Juans, the show's main cast members performed a rendition of the theme song. Also included in the series' soundtrack are "Pambihirang Harana" by Cesca, and "Hindi Pa Natin Alam" by Trisha Denise and Benedix Ramos.[9]
Release
Broadcast
The series premiered on October 7 to December 9, 2022, on iWantTFC.
The series had its Philippine TV Premiere from May 20 to June 18, 2023, on Yes Weekend primetime block on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z replacing Misis Piggy, and was replaced by Teen Clash.
This series is aired again on July 21, 2024 during Yes Weekend's Sunday block on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z.
External links
Notes and References
- Citations on "Tara G! by The Juans:
- Web site: Coffee, friendship, Benguet get spotlight in youth-oriented show 'Tara, G!'. 23 September 2022. Karl Cedrick. Basco. ABS-CBN News. 7 October 2022.
- Web site: Meet the 'Wise' barkada of this generation. 1 October 2022. Christina. Alpad. The Manila Times. 7 October 2022.
- Web site: 'Tara, G!' down to its final episode. 6 December 2022. ABS-CBN News. 7 December 2022.
- Web site: Teenage kicks. 24 September 2022. Tempo. 7 October 2022.
- Web site: 'Tara, G!' cast gets real on the meaning of friendship. 5 October 2022. Patricia. Taculao. Manila Standard. 7 October 2022.
- Web site: iWantTFC unwraps explosive titles for 2022. 20 December 2021. Manila Standard. 7 October 2022.
- Web site: WATCH: Trailer of youth-oriented series 'Tara, G!'. 7 September 2022. ABS-CBN News. 7 October 2022.
- Web site: Trisha Denise, Benedix Ramos record for 'Tara G!' OST. 16 November 2022. ABS-CBN News. 7 December 2022.
