The Write One Explained

Genre:	Romantic drama Fantasy
Creator:	Mark Anthony Norella
Director:	King Mark Baco
Starring:	Ruru Madrid Bianca Umali
Theme Music Composer:	Marvin Jason Hernandez
Open Theme:	"Oras" by Jason Marvin
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	39
Executive Producer:	Maria Ana Isabel M. Rodrigo
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	27–30 minutes
Company:	GMA Public Affairs^[1]
Network:	GMA Network

The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes. It was replaced by Unbreak My Heart in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Ruru Madrid^[2] as William "Liam" B. Herrera
• Bianca Umali^[3] as Joycelyn "Joyce" Trinidad-Herrera / Savana Trinidad

Supporting cast

• Mikee Quintos^[4] as Victoria "Via" dela Peña
• Paul Salas^[5] as Hans Arevalo
• Lotlot de Leon as Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera
• Ramon Christopher^[6] as Danilo Herrera
• Mon Confiado^[6] as Ramon dela Peña
• Art Acuña^[6] as Edmond Trinidad
• Alma Concepcion^[6] as Joanne Trinidad
• Kokoy de Santos^[6] as Intoy
• Andrew Schimmer^[6] as Lando Nakpil
• Royce Cabrera^[6] as Vergil Herrera
• Kaloy Tingcungco as Borj
• Euwenn Mikaell as Dexter "Dex" T. Herrera / Stefano "Sep" Lualhati
• Analyn Barro^[6] as Megan
• Yvette Sanchez^[6] as Deedee
• Migs Villasis as Leroy
• Karenina Haniel as Odette
• Eva Le Queen as Queenie^[7]

Guest cast

• Kian Co as younger William Herrera^[8]
• Francis Mata as Nestor
• Rere Madrid as Maxine
• Shanelle Agustin as Chanel
• Gardo Versoza as the president
• Thea Tolentino as Isabel
• Gil Cuerva as Diego
• Anjay Anson as Tristan
• Buboy Villar as Grasa
• Mikoy Morales as the grandson
• Phil Noble as a director
• Marnie Lapus as Malvarosa

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.^[9]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Write One earned a 6.6% rating.^[10]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Write One! Year! Award! Category! Nominee(s)! Result!

2024

52nd Box Office Entertainment Awards

Most Popular Love Team for Television

Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali

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Notes and References

1. Web site: GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows . . January 7, 2023 . February 22, 2023.
2. Web site: GMA Network grants Bianca Umali-Ruru Madrid fans' wish; the two will appear together on The Write One . November 29, 2022 . LionHearTV . February 22, 2023.
3. Web site: Bianca Umali nilinaw na hindi si Ruru ang dahilan ng pag-anib sa Iglesia ni Cristo: It is a personal choice . Arceo, Therese . . February 22, 2023.
4. Web site: Real-life celebrity couples Ruru Madrid-Bianca Umali, Paul Salas-Mikee Quintos to star in Kapuso series The Write One . December 22, 2022 . LionHearTV . February 22, 2023.
5. Web site: Ruru-Bianca; Paul Mikee sanib-puwersa sa pakilig . December 20, 2022 . . February 22, 2023.
6. Web site: In Photos: Full cast ng The Write One, ipinakilala na . Ruiz, Marah . January 17, 2023 . . February 22, 2023.
7. Web site: Eva le Queen proud to represent the drag community in The Write One . March 14, 2023 . GMA Network.
8. Web site: Instagram: littleactor_kianco . . February 22, 2023.
9. Web site: In Photos: First taping day ng The Write One . Ruiz, Marah . February 1, 2023 . GMA Network . February 22, 2023.
10. Web site: The Write One pilot wins major ratings on TV . March 22, 2023 . Mia, Ron . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.
11. Web site: Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors . Santiago, Erwin . May 2, 2024 . PEP . May 14, 2024.