Underage (TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama
Director:	Rechie Del Carmen
Creative Director:	Aloy Adlawan
Starring:	Lexi Gonzales Elijah Alejo Hailey Mendes
Theme Music Composer:	Natasha L. Carreos
Open Theme:	"Huwag Kang Matakot" by Hannah Precillas
End Theme:	"Underage" by Lexi Gonzales, Elijah Alejo and Hailey Mendes
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	78
Executive Producer:	Erwin Manzano Hilado
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	22–26 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

Underage is a 2023 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is an adaptation of the 1980 film of the same title by Regal Films.^[1] Directed by Rechie Del Carmen, it stars Lexi Gonzales, Elijah Alejo and Hailey Mendes. It premiered on January 16, 2023 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Nakarehas na Puso. The series concluded on May 5, 2023 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by The Seed of Love in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Lexi Gonzales as Celina "Celine" Serrano / Celina "Celine" Gatchalian^[3]
• Elijah Alejo as Serena "Chynna" Serrano^[3]
• Hailey Mendes as Carina "Carrie" Serrano / Carina "Carrie" Siguenza^[4]

Supporting cast

• Sunshine Cruz as Maria Elena "Lena" Serrano^[5]
• Snooky Serna as Velda Alcantara-Gatchalian (formerly Guerrero)^[6]
• Gil Cuerva as Lancer "Lance" A. Guerrero
• Vince Crisostomo as Christopher "Tope" Miranda
• Christian Vasquez as Dominic Gatchalian
• Yayo Aguila as Rebecca "Becca" Serrano
• Jean Saburit as Ylvira Gatchalian
• Jome Silayan as Enrico "Rico" Siguenza
• Maey Bautista as Remicia "Remi"

Guest cast

• Smokey Manaloto as Delfin Serrano
• Nikki Co as Leonardo "Leo" A. Guerrero
• Anjay Anson as Lester
• Chrome Prince Cosio as Philip Castro
• John Philip Koch as Bhong C. Abalante
• Angelito Galang as Gelo
• Jalyn Perez as a television reporter
• Michael Brian as Lorenzo
• Lotlot Bustamante as Lourdes
• Sharmaine Suarez as Darla
• Eliza Sarmiento as Elsa
• Judie dela Cruz as Meggy

Production

Principal photography commenced in September 2022.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Underage earned a 7.2% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by Underage! Year! Award! Category! Nominee(s)! Result!

2024

5th VP Choice Awards

TV Series of the Year (Afternoon)

Underage

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Anarcon, James Patrick . GMA-7 to produce TV adaptation of Regal Films movie Underage . December 31, 2022 . PEP . March 4, 2021.
2. Web site: Underage (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
3. Web site: Nardo, Jun . Underage, isasalang sa bagong taon . December 31, 2022 . . December 22, 2022.
4. Web site: Lexi, Elijah, Hailey may viral video habang nagtatampisaw sa ilog . December 31, 2022 . . December 14, 2022.
5. Web site: Bautista, Mario E. . GMA remaking Underage . December 31, 2022 . . September 6, 2022.
6. Web site: Calderon, Nora . Sunshine, 'di na priority ang lalaki . December 31, 2022 . . December 14, 2022.
7. Web site: Mariano, Dianne . Elijah Alejo gives sneak peek of Underage lock-in taping . December 31, 2022 . GMA Network . September 13, 2022.
8. Web site: How did the Underage pilot fare in ratings? . January 22, 2023 . Mia, Ron . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.
9. Web site: 5th VP Choice Awards: List of nominees . 5th VP Choice Awards . July 3, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228032506/https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ . February 28, 2024.