The Broken Marriage Vow Explained

Country:	Philippines
Director:	Connie Macatuno Andoy Ranay
Starring:	Jodi Sta. Maria Zanjoe Marudo Sue Ramirez Zaijian Jaranilla
Language:	Filipino English
Runtime:	35 minutes
Company:	Dreamscape Entertainment BBC Studios
Network:	Kapamilya Channel
Location:	Baguio, Benguet La Union
Camera:	Single-camera
Related:	Doctor Foster
Num Episodes:	107
Num Seasons:	2
Executive Producer:	Carlo L. Katigbak Cory V. Vidanes Laurenti M. Dyogi Roldeo T. Endrinal
Producer:	Hazel Bolisay Parfan Ronald Dantes Atianzar
Music:	Len Calvo Adriane Macalipay

The Broken Marriage Vow is a Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. The series is based on the British drama series Doctor Foster. Directed by Connie Macatuno and Andoy Ranay, it stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo, Sue Ramirez, and Zaijian Jaranilla.^[1] It aired the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 24 to June 24, 2022, replacing Marry Me, Marry You and was replaced by A Family Affair.

Synopsis

A seemingly perfect family is shattered by broken trust and infidelity.

Dr. Jill Illustre's (Jodi Sta. Maria) life unravels when she discovers her husband, David (Zanjoe Marudo), is having an affair. His mistress, Lexy Lucero (Sue Ramirez), is the daughter of one of her patients, and whose father is a major backer of her architect husband's housing development project in Baguio, a beautiful mountain city in the Philippines' northern island of Luzon.

Baguio is a small resort city where everyone knows everyone, and secrets are hard to hide. Jill is incensed when she learns that all of their mutual friends and colleagues are aware of David's indiscretions and are keeping them from her. Jill sees photos of David and Lexy as a couple socializing with their friends. Her anger reaches a tipping point when she discovers that Lexy is pregnant.

A chain of events follows resulting in catastrophic effects in the lives of the couple, their son Gio (Zaijian Jaranilla), and everyone else involved.

Cast and characters

Main

• Jodi Sta. Maria as Dra. Jill Victorino, M.D.^[2] – She is one of Baguio’s renowned and respected internal medicine doctors at Pine Hill Medical Hospital, and a professor at the hospital’s medical school. David’s first wife and Gio’s mother.
• Zanjoe Marudo as David Ilustre^[3] – Founder of David Ilustre Architecture and Designs, and head of Illustre Contractors. Jill’s philandering husband, Gio’s father, and Lexy’s paramour of 2 years.
• Sue Ramirez as Alexis "Lexy / Lex" Lucero^{[4] [5]} – Fred and Nathalia's daughter and David's mistress of 2 years. Originally planned to finish her business degree despite her wealthy background. Later on, Lexy marries David and has a daughter with him named Kylie.
• Zaijian Jaranilla as Gio V. Ilustre – David and Jill's son. A top student at Salidummay Academy, his parents’ issues eventually affect his well-being. Gio’s motivation in academics, extracurricular activities, and his friendships deteriorate as his mind is plagued with his family’s problems.

Supporting

• Jane Oineza as Diane Riagon – A medical student at Pine Hill University Hospital who helps Jill confirm David's infidelity.
• Joem Bascon as Lorenzo "Enzo" Tierra – Diane's errant boyfriend who holds a grudge against Jill. Works at the arcade where Gio and his friends frequent.
• Rachel Alejandro as Nathalia Lucero^[6] – Jill's patient and friend, Fred's wife, and Lexy's mother. At first against her daughter’s relationship with a married man, she and her husband become blind-sided later on and accept David.
• Angeli Bayani as Dr. Sandra "Sandy" M. Alipio, M.D. – Jill's medical school colleague and David's former friend. Specializes in OB-GYN at Pine Hill Medical Hospital.
• Ketchup Eusebio as Charlie Manansala – David's neighbor, accountant, business partner, and university colleague, and Carol’s womanizing husband.
• Bianca Manalo as Carol Manansala – Charlie's wife who becomes suspicious of her husband's unfaithful demeanor, and Jill's neighbor and friend.
• Jef Gaitan as Bani De Vera – A provincial resident-turned-nurse who supports Jill in her medical missions.
• Empress Schuck-Guingona as Grace Jimenez – David's secretary and Mikah's mother.
• Sandino Martin as Dr. Barry V. Inocencio, M.D. – Jill and Sandy's co-worker at Pine Hill Medical Hospital. Like Jill, he also specializes in internal medicine.
• Art Acuña as Alfred "Fred" Lucero – Owner of Lucero Builders, a large property developer, and Lucero Land. Nathalia's husband and Lexy's father.
• Malou Crisologo as Margarita "Maggie" Dimanansala – The nanny of the Lucero household.
• Franco Laurel as Atty. Dante Pugong - Jill's patient and annulment lawyer.
• Lao Rodriguez as Ben Manaloto - Jill’s patient who provides her with a new office space.
• Hannah Ledesma as Dr. Claire Fuentebella, M.D. - The HR manager at Pine Hill Medical Hospital, and David's friend. Specializes in psychiatry.
• Brent Manalo as Miguel "Migs" Illustre – David's younger brother who works at his brother’s company.
• Migs Almendras as Justin Cruz – Lexy's friend.
• Avery Clyde Balasbas as Mikah Jimenez – Grace's daughter and Gio's friend. A student at Salidummay Academy.
• JB Agustin as Maximo "Max" Asuncion – Gio and Mikah’s friend. A student at Salidummay Academy.
• Jie-Ann Armero as Janice Ilustre^[3] - David and Migs’ cousin.

Special participation

• Ronnie Lazaro as Dr. Jose Alindayo, M.D. – Jill's mentor and father figure.
• Susan Africa-Manikan as Marina Ilustre† – David and Migs’ mother.
• Jake Ejercito as Gabriel "Gabby" Gomez – A science teacher and basketball coach at Salidummay Academy.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Production

Background and development

The Broken Marriage Vow is a Filipino remake of Doctor Foster, created and written by Mike Bartlett and produced by BBC One. The Philippines is the sixth country in the world to adapt the hit drama from the United Kingdom.

The project was first announced on April 13, 2021, after ABS-CBN signed an agreement with BBC Studios to do the Philippine adaptation.^[7] The series will be directed by Connie Macatuno, who previously served as the director of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso.^{[8] [9]}

Table-read session for the cast was held on June 22, 2021.^[10]

Casting

The first four cast members were revealed on May 7, 2021. Jodi Sta. Maria will play as the lead character Dr. Jill Ilustre, with Zanjoe Marudo as the husband David Illustre, and Sue Ramirez as the mistress Lexy Lucero. Zaijian Jaranilla will portray as the son Gio Illustre.^{[11] [12]} Sta. Maria and Marudo are previously starred together in Maria Leonora Teresa (2014).

On June 14, 2021, the rest of the cast were announced, which includes Jane Oineza and Empress Schuck. On December 1, Jake Ejercito has been cast in the series with an undisclosed role.^[13] On his social media account, Ejercito announced on December 10, 2021, that he will portray the role of Gabby on the series.^[14]

Filming

Filming started in July 2021 in Baguio with a lock-in taping set-up and ended on December 22, 2021.^[15]

Timeslot change

On May 16, 2022, after Viral Scandal ended, The Broken Marriage Vow was moved to a later timeslot at 9:30 PM to give way for 2 Good 2 Be True.

Marketing

The first half-minute teaser was released on December 1, 2021, showing the first glimpse of the main characters. Philippine media Rappler said that the teaser has trending scenes that are reminiscent to the South Korean series The World of the Married (made its premiere since June 15, 2020).^[16] 5 teasers in total are released showing a few scenes from the series before the release of the full trailer.^[17] The official trailer has been released on December 15, 2021, together with a live reaction from the main cast.^{[18] [19]} On January 6, 2022, a new teaser was released showing new clips and introducing cast members.^[20] A midseason trailer was released on February 24, 2022.

The official poster was released on January 3, 2022, and was designed by Justin Besana.^[21] On March 1, 2022, a midseason poster was released and also designed by Besana.^[22]

Reception

Upon its premiere, The Broken Marriage Vow already captivated the eyes of the viewers, becoming the most viewed Asian drama on Viu in the Philippines consistently.^[23]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result
2022	ContentAsia Awards	Best TV Format Adaptation (Scripted) in Asia	The Broken Marriage Vow		^[24] ^[25] ^[26]
		Best Female Lead in a TV Programme	Jodi Sta. Maria
	Asian Academy Creative Awards	Best Actor in a Supporting Role	Zaijan Jaranilla		^[27]
		Best Actress in a Leading Role	Jodi Sta. Maria		^[28]
		Best Adaptation of an Existing Format	The Broken Marriage Vow
		Best Editing	Rommel Malimban
		Best Promo or Trailer	The Broken Marriage Vow
		Best Theme Song or Title Theme	Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw

Original soundtrack

The Themes of The Broken Marriage Vow
Type:	soundtrack
Artist:	Various Artists
Released:	February 18, 2022
Genre:	Soundtrack
Language:	Filipino
Label:	Star Music
Producer:	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.

Release

A special screening of the pilot episode was released on January 17, 2022, on ktx.ph.

On January 15, 2022, it was also announced that ABS-CBN Entertainment made a partnership with Asian entertainment content platform, Viu. The series premiered on Viu 48 hours ahead of the TV premiere.^[29]

Notes and References

1. News:
   1. DoctorFosterPH: Jodi Sta. Maria leads cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'
   . ABS-CBN News. May 7, 2021. May 7, 2021. May 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507100720/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/07/21/doctorfosterph-jodi-sta-maria-leads-cast-of-the-broken-marriage-vow. live.
2. News: 'The pressure is real!' Jodi Sta. Maria in disbelief over 'Doctor Foster' remake casting. ABS-CBN News. May 7, 2021. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519112228/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/07/21/the-pressure-is-real-jodi-sta-maria-in-disbelief-over-doctor-foster-remake-casting. live.
3. News: June 14, 2021 . Meet the full cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow' . ABS-CBN News . June 14, 2021 . June 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210614075601/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/14/21/meet-the-full-cast-of-the-broken-marriage-vow . live .
4. News: 'I broke down crying,' Sue Ramirez says on casting in 'Doctor Foster' adaptation. ABS-CBN News. May 7, 2021. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519112227/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/07/21/i-broke-down-crying-sue-ramirez-says-on-casting-in-doctor-foster-adaptation. live.
5. News: Sue Ramirez recalls fangirling over Jodi Sta. Maria, now her onscreen rival. ABS-CBN News. June 2, 2021. June 3, 2021. June 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603044630/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/02/21/sue-ramirez-recalls-fangirling-over-jodi-sta-maria-now-her-onscreen-rival. live.
6. News: July 21, 2021. Rachel Alejandro stars in her 1st ABS-CBN teleserye. PhilStar. August 9, 2021. July 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210723150836/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/07/21/2113857/rachel-alejandro-stars-her-1st-abs-cbn-teleserye. live.
7. News: ABS-CBN to produce PH adaptation of BBC Studios' 'Doctor Foster'. ABS-CBN News. April 13, 2021. May 19, 2021. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413073629/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/13/21/abs-cbn-to-produce-ph-adaptation-of-bbc-studios-doctor-foster. live.
8. News: Expect as much 'buwisit, gigil' in PH version of 'Doctor Foster,' says director. ABS-CBN News. May 10, 2021. May 11, 2021. May 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133653/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/10/21/expect-as-much-buwisit-gigil-in-ph-version-of-doctor-foster-says-director. live.
9. News: 'The Broken Marriage Vow' to showcase Filipino fashion. Rappler. August 9, 2021. August 9, 2021. August 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210809141315/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/style/the-broken-marriage-vow-showcase-local-fashion-pieces-in-the-series. live.
10. News: 'The Broken Marriage Vow' cast holds first script reading. starcinema.abs-cbn.com. June 30, 2021. July 4, 2021. July 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210703133205/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2021/6/30/news/the-broken-marriage-vow-cast-holds-first-script-69519. live.
11. Web site: Dreamscape Entertainment. May 7, 2021. THE DOCTOR IS IN. The Secret if finally out!. Facebook. May 7, 2021. May 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507110639/https://www.facebook.com/DreamscapePH/videos/1473106019698410/. live.
12. News: May 8, 2021. 'The Broken Marriage Vow' cast earns mixed reactions from social media users. Philstar.com. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519112217/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/05/08/2096800/the-broken-marriage-vow-cast-earns-mixed-reactions-social-media-users. live.
13. Web site: Jake Ejercito joins cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'. December 2, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. December 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202000811/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/01/21/jake-ejercito-joins-cast-of-the-broken-marriage-vow. live.
14. unoemilio . 1469266084893114369 . December 10, 2021 . Gabby #TheBrokenMarriageVow . December 13, 2021.
15. News: WATCH: Sneak peek of 'The Broken Marriage Vow' taping in Baguio. ABS-CBN News. July 26, 2021. July 27, 2021. July 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210727135846/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/26/21/watch-sneak-peek-of-the-broken-marriage-vow-taping-in-baguio. live.
16. Web site: December 2, 2021. FIRST LOOK: Emotional Jodi Sta. Maria in 'The Broken Vow' teaser. December 4, 2021. RAPPLER. en-US. December 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203093248/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/jodi-sta-maria-first-look-the-broken-vow-teaser/. live.
17. Web site: WATCH: Jodi, Zanjoe, Sue in 'Broken Marriage Vow' teaser. December 4, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. December 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203235757/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/01/21/watch-jodi-zanjoe-sue-in-broken-marriage-vow-teaser. live.
18. Web site: ABS-CBN drops full trailer of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'. December 15, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. December 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215044233/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/15/21/abs-cbn-drops-full-trailer-of-the-broken-marriage-vow. live.
19. Web site: Jodi, 'nanginig' nang makita ang trailer ng 'Broken Marriage Vow'. December 15, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. December 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215072028/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/15/21/jodi-nanginig-nang-makita-ang-trailer-ng-broken-marriage-vow. live.
20. News: WATCH: New trailer for 'The Broken Marriage Vow' introduces cast members . January 7, 2021 . . January 6, 2021 . en-PH . January 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220106094139/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/01/06/22/new-broken-marriage-vow-trailer-introduces-cast-members . live .
21. News: January 3, 2022. LOOK: Official poster of 'The Broken Marriage Vow' released. ABS-CBN News. January 3, 2022. January 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220103103731/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/01/03/22/look-official-poster-of-the-broken-marriage-vow. live.
22. Web site: LOOK: New poster reflects Dr. Jill's vengeance in 'The Broken Marriage Vow' . . 2022-03-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220310203808/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/01/22/new-poster-reflects-vengeance-in-broken-marriage-vow . 2022-03-10 . live.
23. Web site: May 23, 2022 . 'The Broken Marriage Vow,' '2 Good 2 Be True' most viewed on Viu, Netflix . July 9, 2022 . Manila Standard . en-US . July 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709005755/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314230565/the-broken-marriage-vow-2-good-2-be-true-most-viewed-on-viu-netflix.html . live .
24. Web site: ContentAsia Awards . September 3, 2020 . Nominees 2022 . dead . September 30, 2022 . ContentAsia Awards . en . September 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220926201722/https://contentasiaawards.com/nominees-2022/ .
25. Web site: ContentAsia Awards . August 29, 2022 . And the winners are… . September 30, 2022 . ContentAsia Awards . en . September 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930090725/https://contentasiaawards.com/and-the-winners-are/ . live .
26. News: ABS-CBN News . August 26, 2022 . 'The Broken Marriage Vow' wins best TV adaptation at ContentAsia Awards . ABS-CBN News . September 30, 2022 . September 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930095238/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/26/22/the-broken-marriage-vow-wins-best-tv-adaptation-at-contentasia-awards . live .
27. Web site: Rappler . October 2, 2022 . 'The Broken Marriage Vow' wins 6 plums at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022 . October 26, 2022 . Rappler . October 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221025085019/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/the-broken-marriage-vow-wins-national-awards-asian-academy-creative-awards-2022/ . live .
28. News: ABS-CBN News . 2022-12-08 . Jodi Sta. Maria wins best actress at Asian Academy Creative Awards . ABS-CBN News . 2022-12-09 . December 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221209001844/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/08/22/jodi-wins-best-actress-at-asian-academy-creative-awards . live .
29. News: ABS-CBN Entertainment, Viu seal partnership to bring quality content to Filipinos. Mico. Abarro. ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2022. March 9, 2022. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303011016/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/01/15/22/abs-cbn-teams-up-with-viu-for-quality-filipino-content. live.