With a Smile (TV series) explained

Genre:
Developer:
Director:Louie Ignacio
Creative Director:Jun Lana
Starring:
Theme Music Composer:Vince Rod Catindig
Open Theme:"Ngiti" by Christian Bautista
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:65
Executive Producer:Arlene Pilapil
Location:
Cinematography:
  • Jun Fuentes
  • Jerry Dano
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:30–45 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment TV
Network:GMA Network

With a Smile is a 2013 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it stars Andrea Torres, Christian Bautista and Mikael Daez. It premiered on June 24, 2013, on the network's morning line up. The series concluded on September 20, 2013, with a total of 65 episodes.

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

The idea for the series first came from screenwriter Ma. Acy Ramos, who initially had the idea to create a light drama/romantic comedy series for GMA Network's Afternoon Prime block, which usually dominated by traditional "tearjerker" telenovelas. When she presented and discussed the idea to the management (GMA Entertainment TV Group), they immediately approved the project but decide to put it on morning time slot, instead, since they thought "it would fit best there." Director and screenwriter, Don Michael Perez began writing a script for a show now titled With a Smile, which somewhat patterned from the Korean television series Lovers in Paris but with a different angle—two men are fighting over a girl.[14]

The cast was announced during the series' story conference, with the main cast being Andrea Torres, Christian Bautista and Mikael Daez. The three actors were cast based on their auditions. Torres was chosen to play Isay Asuncion from more than 10 women who auditioned for the role. Torres shares certain similarities with her onscreen persona Isay, as they are both close to their families and determined to realize their dreams.[15] Bautista, who played Aston Martinez, originally auditioned for the role of Dean Vicencio. Daez originally auditioned for Aston, but ended up portraying Dean Vicencio.[16] Supporting casts include stage and TV actors Soliman Cruz, Gilleth Sandico and Marnie Lapuz; composer and comedian Vince de Jesus; and alumni Mikoy Morales, Shelly Hipolito and Bryan Benedict.

Production

Principal photography commenced in May 2013. Most of the scenes were shot on location in Quezon City. Some portions were shot in the town of Pampanga. The series' premiere was planned for June 17, but because of programming-related problems, it was delayed until June 24.[17]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of With a Smile earned an 8.4% rating.[18] While the final episode scored an 8.3% rating.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrea Torres shows her wacky side in With a Smile . GMA Network.
  2. Web site: Andrea Torres a break from drama . The Philippine Star.
  3. Web site: Christian Bautista excited to work on his first GMA-7 teleserye . PEP . July 5, 2013 . March 5, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305232104/http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/11909/christian-bautista-excited-to-work-on-his-first-teleserye-with-gma-7 . dead.
  4. Web site: Christian Bautista talks about his first Kapuso series With A Smile . June 15, 2013 . GMA Network.
  5. Web site: Mikael Daez, abala sa romantic comedy series na With A Smile . June 3, 2013 . GMA Network.
  6. Web site: Abante Online - The Source: Pagkakahawig nina al Tantay at Roy Alvarez, nakakapangilabot! . . July 5, 2013 . March 4, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025516/http://www.abante.com.ph/a/ent-pics/1245/mikael-nagpursige-dahil-kay-marian.html . dead .
  7. Web site: Ang mga nangungupahan sa compound ni Aston . GMA Network.
  8. Web site: Abante Online - Bus vs trak: 15 guro, estudyante patay . . July 5, 2013 . March 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230703/http://www.abante.com.ph/a/national-news/1005/soliman-cruz-di-na-palaboy-sa-roxas-blvd.html . dead.
  9. Web site: Ang mga nangungupahan sa compound ni Aston . GMA Network.
  10. Web site: Sino ang nagpapangiti sa kanila? . GMA Network.
  11. Web site: Sino ang nagpapangiti sa kanila? . GMA Network.
  12. Web site: GMA Entertainment . GMA Network.
  13. Web site: Ang mga nangungupahan sa compound ni Aston . GMA Network.
  14. Web site: Christian Bautista bounces back after end of Party Pilipinas . June 16, 2013 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  15. Web site: Andrea Torres a break from drama . The Philippine Star.
  16. Web site: Christian Bautista and Mikael Daez switched characters in With A Smile . June 12, 2013 . GMA Network.
  17. Web site: Spin it! Win it! produces a millionaire! . PEP.
  18. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 24 to 30, 2013): Mundo Mo'y Akin ends week on top spot; Anna Karenina places second . Tuazon, Nikko . July 2, 2013 . PEP . January 25, 2018.
  19. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (September 16 to 22, 2013): The Ryzza Mae Show beats Be Careful With My Heart on September 20; Dormitoryo emerges as most-watched daytime program . Tuazon, Nikko . October 5, 2013 . PEP . January 25, 2018.