Makiling (TV series)

2024 Philippine television drama series

Makiling

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Genre| Drama thriller
Created by|

* Aeious Asin
* Reign Loleng

Written by| Clarissa Estuar-Navarro
Directed by| Conrado Delgado Peru
Starring| Elle Villanueva
Theme music composer| Rina Mercado
Opening theme| "Dapat Ba?" by Crystal Paras
Country of origin| Philippines
Original language| Tagalog
No. of episodes| 83
Production
Executive producers|

* Rochelle Ann F. Marcelo
* Nikki Del Mundo-Austria
* Karl Perry G. Laylo

Production location| Mount Makiling
Cinematography| Alejo Nacua
Camera setup| Multiple-camera setup
Running time| 18–26 minutes
Production company| GMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network| GMA Network
Release| January 8 (2024-01-08) –
May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)

Makiling is a 2024 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Conrado Delgado Peru, it stars Elle Villanueva. It premiered on January 8, 2024 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on May 3, 2024 with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by V5L: Herong Pagbabalik in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

## Premise

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Amira is a provincial girl who struggles to pay the debt of her family. Working in Manila, she will encounter a group of powerful and rich people, who will bully her and lead her to a near-death experience. She will later seek justice and take revenge for the things she believe in.[2]

## Cast and characters

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Lead cast

* Elle Villanueva[3] as Amira Lirio

Supporting cast

* Derrick Monasterio[4] as Alexander "Alex" Delos Santos
* Thea Tolentino[5] as Rosario "Rose" Lirio/ Terra
* Kristoffer Martin[6] as Sebastian "Seb" S. Terra
* Myrtle Sarrosa[7] as Portia S. Terra
* Royce Cabrera[8] as Renato "Ren" Ibarrola
* Teejay Marquez[9] as Oliver Vergel
* Claire Castro[9] as Maxine Romano-Terra
* Mon Confiado as Franco Terra
* Andrea Del Rosario as Natalie Salamanca-Terra
* Lui Manansala[10] as Isidra "Ising" Lirio
* Richard Quan as Luisito "Luis" Delos Santos[10]
* Bernadette Allyson[10] as Evelyn "Belen" Delos Santos
* Soliman Cruz[10] as Tirso
* Ian de Leon as Santiago "Santi" Ibarrola
* Rabiya Mateo as Maria Makiling
* Lotlot de Leon as Magnolia
* Pekto[10] as Ernesto "Estong"
* Donna Cariaga as Emilia "Emily" Salvacion
* Brent Valdez as Bartolome "Bart"
* Alex Medina as Neil Damban
* Pepita Curtis as Astrovenus "Venus"
* Mark Dionisio as Tempo
* James Graham as Popoy
* Yvette Sanchez as Catherine "Cathy"

Recurring cast

* Jan Marini as Nora Asero
* Baninay Bautista[10] as Rebecca "Bekang"
* Mosang as a barangay captain
* Patani Daño as Petra
* Sebreenika Santos as Jewel Ann R. Terra

Guest cast

* Cris Villanueva as Crisanto Lirio
* Sue Prado as Elena Lirio
* Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Theodore Vergel
* Rufa Mae Quinto as Grace[11]
* Manny Castañeda[10] as Manuel "Manny"
* Pauline Mendoza as Bianca Mallari
* Nathaniel Enaje as younger Popoy
* Ramon Innocencio as Robert Dumalios
* Mike Lloren as Victor
* Rubi Rubi as Mushka
* Jay Arcilla as Ventanilla
* Faye Lorenzo as Pamela
* Jenine Desiderio as Vilma Vergel
* Migs Villasis as Matthew
* BJ Forbes as Errol

## Episodes

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Makiling episodesNo.| Title| Original release date

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1[12]| "Pilot"| January 8, 2024 (2024-01-08)
2[13]| "Todo Na" (transl. max now)| January 9, 2024 (2024-01-09)
3[14]| "Rose"| January 10, 2024 (2024-01-10)
4[15]| "Crazy"| January 11, 2024 (2024-01-11)
5[16]| "Mutya"| January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
6[17]| "Makiling is Coming"| January 15, 2024 (2024-01-15)
7[18]| "Stalker"| January 16, 2024 (2024-01-16)
8[19]| "Bardagulan" (transl. brawl)| January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17)
9[20]| "Shampoo"| January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18)
10[21]| "Jungle Girl"| January 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
11[22]| "Scandal"| January 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
12[23]| "Sakit! Ang Init!" (transl. ouch! it's hot!)| January 23, 2024 (2024-01-23)
13[24]| "Makiling Me Softly"| January 24, 2024 (2024-01-24)
14[25]| "Bully"| January 25, 2024 (2024-01-25)
15[26]| "Hostage"| January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
16[27]| "Putok" (transl. erupt)| January 29, 2024 (2024-01-29)
17[28]| "Kulong" (transl. jail)| January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
18[29]| "Kidnap"| January 31, 2024 (2024-01-31)
19[30]| "Lapa" (transl. yard)| February 1, 2024 (2024-02-01)
20[31]| "Ahas" (transl. snake)| February 2, 2024 (2024-02-02)
21[32]| "Sagad" (transl. maximum)| February 5, 2024 (2024-02-05)
22[33]| "Laban" (transl. fight)| February 6, 2024 (2024-02-06)
23[34]| "Natira" (transl. remained)| February 7, 2024 (2024-02-07)
24[35]| "Sunog" (transl. fire)| February 8, 2024 (2024-02-08)
25[36]| "Burol" (transl. wake)| February 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
26[37]| "Buking" (transl. exposed)| February 12, 2024 (2024-02-12)
27[38]| "Epic Fail"| February 13, 2024 (2024-02-13)
28[39]| "Impakta" (transl. evil spirit)| February 14, 2024 (2024-02-14)
29[40]| "Super Crazy"| February 15, 2024 (2024-02-15)
30[41]| "Comeback"| February 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
31[42]| "Amira and Max Win"| February 19, 2024 (2024-02-19)
32[43]| "Makiling Them Softly"| February 20, 2024 (2024-02-20)
33[44]| "Dukutan Na" (transl. abduction now)| February 21, 2024 (2024-02-21)
34[45]| "Tira Terra"| February 22, 2024 (2024-02-22)
35[46]| "Titig Malagkit" (transl. stare sticky)| February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)
36[47]| "Baby, Kalma" (transl. baby, calm)| February 26, 2024 (2024-02-26)
37[48]| "Puputok Na" (transl. exploding now)| February 27, 2024 (2024-02-27)
38[49]| "Amira Alter"| February 28, 2024 (2024-02-28)
39[50]| "Black Maria"| February 29, 2024 (2024-02-29)
40[51]| "Landi Ka, Sis!" (transl. you're a flirt, sis!)| March 1, 2024 (2024-03-01)
41[52]| "Lason" (transl. poison)| March 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
42[53]| "Duda Honor"| March 5, 2024 (2024-03-05)
43[54]| "Padukot" (transl. abduction)| March 6, 2024 (2024-03-06)
44[55]| "Torture"| March 7, 2024 (2024-03-07)
45[56]| "Check-in"| March 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)
46[57]| "Deep Truth"| March 11, 2024 (2024-03-11)
47[58]| "Naputukan" (transl. exploded)| March 12, 2024 (2024-03-12)
48[59]| "Makiling Of Course, Palaban!" (transl. Makiling of course, I'm a fighter)| March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
49[60]| "Guns and Roses"| March 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
50[61]| "Kakampi" (transl. ally)| March 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
51[62]| "Ikot-ikot" (transl. round and round)| March 18, 2024 (2024-03-18)
52[63]| "Bye, Portia"| March 19, 2024 (2024-03-19)
53[64]| "Buking Na" (transl. already exposed)| March 20, 2024 (2024-03-20)
54[65]| "Baligtaran" (transl. reversible)| March 21, 2024 (2024-03-21)
55[66]| "Arestado" (transl. arrested)| March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
56[67]| "Parusa" (transl. punishment)| March 25, 2024 (2024-03-25)
57[68]| "Tika Lang"| March 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)
58[69]| "Kampon" (transl. disciple)| March 27, 2024 (2024-03-27)
59[70]| "Aminin" (transl. admit it)| April 1, 2024 (2024-04-01)
60[71]| "Sakit, Sis" (transl. painful, sis)| April 2, 2024 (2024-04-02)
61[72]| "Terrahin Mo!" (transl. strike!| April 3, 2024 (2024-04-03)
62[73]| "Lapain Mo" (transl. you butcher)| April 4, 2024 (2024-04-04)
63[74]| "Patay Ka, Ren!" (transl. you are dead, Ren!)| April 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)
64[75]| "Santi Baby"| April 8, 2024 (2024-04-08)
65[76]| "Craziest"| April 9, 2024 (2024-04-09)
66[77]| "Sorry"| April 10, 2024 (2024-04-10)
67[78]| "Killer"| April 11, 2024 (2024-04-11)
68[79]| "Muling Ibalik" (transl. bring back again)| April 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
69[80]| "Mahal-mahalan" (transl. pretend love)| April 15, 2024 (2024-04-15)
70[81]| "Jewel"| April 16, 2024 (2024-04-16)
71[82]| "Rose Lanta" (transl. rose withered)| April 17, 2024 (2024-04-17)
72[83]| "DNA"| April 18, 2024 (2024-04-18)
73[84]| "Sino ang Ama?" (transl. who's the father?)| April 19, 2024 (2024-04-19)
74[85]| "Who's Your Daddy?"| April 22, 2024 (2024-04-22)
75[86]| "Wedding"| April 23, 2024 (2024-04-23)
76[87]| "Itigil ang Kasal!" (transl. stop the wedding!)| April 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
77[88]| "Truth Hurts"| April 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
78[89]| "Anong Fake Mo?" (transl. what's your fake?)| April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)
79[90]| "Terrahin Lahat" (transl. attack all)| April 29, 2024 (2024-04-29)
80[91]| "Materra Matibay" (transl. may the toughest win)| April 30, 2024 (2024-04-30)
81[92]| "Ganting Ganti" (transl. desperate for revenge)| May 1, 2024 (2024-05-01)
82[93]| "Sagad Na" (transl. maxed out)| May 2, 2024 (2024-05-02)
83[94]| "Gigil Finale" (transl. trembling finale)| May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)

## Production

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Principal photography commenced in October 2023.[95] Filming concluded on April 16, 2024.[96]

## Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Makiling earned a 6.5% rating.[97] The final episode scored an 8.3% rating.[98]

## Accolades

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Accolades received by Makiling Year  | Award  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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2025  | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime TV Series  | Makiling | Pending  | [99]

## References

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1. ^ "Makiling (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
2. ^ Requintina, Robert (January 7, 2024). "Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva reunite in GMA's revenge series Makiling". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
3. ^ Nardo, Jun (July 16, 2023). "Derrick at Elle, pahinga muna sa hubaran". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
4. ^ Regondola, Glenn (August 21, 2023). "Derrick Monasterio, Elle Villanueva now officially a couple: "Siguro mga three months ago."". PEP. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
5. ^ Del Rosario, Pauline (July 16, 2023). "Derrick Monasterio dream come true ang magkaroon ng fitness center: It aims to change lives!". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
6. ^ "Elle, Derrick tuloy ang harutan, landian, lambingan". Abante. July 15, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
7. ^ "Elle Villanueva, Derrick Monasterio love team gets follow-up project titled Makiling". LionhearTV. July 18, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
8. ^ Amoyo, Aster (September 23, 2023). "Elle at Derrick open na ang relasyon, natuwa sa muling pagtatambal". Journal News Online. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
9. ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel (October 24, 2023). "Derrick at Elle, kumportable na sa lampungan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
10. ^ a b c d e f g "Sampalan nina Elle Villanueva at Thea Tolentino sa Makiling, totohanan?". GMA Network. November 3, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
11. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto, tinodo ang pag-arte sa Makiling". GMA Network. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
12. ^ "Pilot". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
13. ^ "Todo Na". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
14. ^ "Rose". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
15. ^ "Crazy". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
16. ^ "Mutya". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
17. ^ "Makiling is Coming". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
18. ^ "Stalker". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
19. ^ "Bardagulan". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
20. ^ "Shampoo". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
21. ^ "Jungle Girl". GMA Network. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
22. ^ "Scandal". GMA Network. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
23. ^ "Makiling: Ang pambabaliktad kay Amira (Episode 12)". GMA Network. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
24. ^ "Makiling Me Softly". GMA Network. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
25. ^ "Bully". GMA Network. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
26. ^ "Hostage". GMA Network. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
27. ^ "Putok". GMA Network. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
28. ^ "Kulong". GMA Network. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
29. ^ "Kidnap". GMA Network. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
30. ^ "Lapa". GMA Network. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
31. ^ "Ahas". GMA Network. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
32. ^ "Sagad". GMA Network. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
33. ^ "Laban". GMA Network. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
34. ^ "Natira". GMA Network. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
35. ^ "Sunog". GMA Network. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
36. ^ "Burol". GMA Network. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
37. ^ "Buking". GMA Network. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
38. ^ "Epic Fail". GMA Network. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
39. ^ "Impakta". GMA Network. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
40. ^ "Super Crazy". GMA Network. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
41. ^ "Comeback". GMA Network. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
42. ^ "Amira and Max Win". GMA Network. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
43. ^ "Makiling Them Softly". GMA Network. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
44. ^ "Dukutan Na". GMA Network. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
45. ^ "Tira Terra". GMA Network. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
46. ^ "Titig Malagkit". GMA Network. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
47. ^ "Baby, Kalma". GMA Network. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
48. ^ "Puputok Na". GMA Network. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
49. ^ "Amira Alter". GMA Network. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
50. ^ "Black Maria". GMA Network. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
51. ^ "Landi Ka, Sis!". GMA Network. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
52. ^ "Lason". GMA Network. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
53. ^ "Duda Honor". GMA Network. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
54. ^ "Padukot". GMA Network. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
55. ^ "Torture". GMA Network. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
56. ^ "Check-in". GMA Network. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
57. ^ "Deep Truth". GMA Network. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
58. ^ "Naputukan". GMA Network. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
59. ^ "Makiling Of Course, Palaban!". GMA Network. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
60. ^ "Guns and Roses". GMA Network. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
61. ^ "Kakampi". GMA Network. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
62. ^ "Ikot-ikot". GMA Network. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
63. ^ "Bye, Portia". GMA Network. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
64. ^ "Buking Na". GMA Network. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
65. ^ "Baligtaran". GMA Network. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
66. ^ "Arestado". GMA Network. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
67. ^ "Parusa". GMA Network. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
68. ^ "Tika Lang". GMA Network. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
69. ^ "Kampon". GMA Network. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
70. ^ "Aminin". GMA Network. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
71. ^ "Sakit, Sis". GMA Network. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
72. ^ "Terrahin Mo!". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
73. ^ "Lapain Na". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
74. ^ "Patay Ka Ren!". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
75. ^ "Santi Baby". GMA Network. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
76. ^ "Craziest". GMA Network. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
77. ^ "Sorry". GMA Network. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
78. ^ "Killer". GMA Network. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
79. ^ "Muling Ibalik". GMA Network. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
80. ^ "Mahal-mahalan". GMA Network. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
81. ^ "Jewel". GMA Network. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
82. ^ "Rose Lanta". GMA Network. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
83. ^ "DNA". GMA Network. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
84. ^ "Sino ang Ama?". GMA Network. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
85. ^ "Who's Your Daddy?". GMA Network. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
86. ^ "Wedding". GMA Network. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
87. ^ "Itigil ang Kasal!". GMA Network. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
88. ^ "Truth Hurts". GMA Network. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
89. ^ "Anong Fake Mo?". GMA Network. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
90. ^ "Terrahin Lahat". GMA Network. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
91. ^ "Materra Matibay". GMA Network. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
92. ^ "Ganting Ganti". GMA Network. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
93. ^ "Sagad Na". GMA Network. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
94. ^ "Gigil Finale". GMA Network. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
95. ^ Napoles, Jimboy (October 20, 2023). "Derrick Monasterio, sasabak sa maiinit na eksena sa Makiling". GMA Network. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
96. ^ "Derrick Monasterio: "Gusto ko nang mag-start ng family soon."". PEP. April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
97. ^ Mia, Ron (January 13, 2024). "How did Makiling, Romantic Deception pilot episodes fare in TV ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
98. ^ Mia, Ron (May 8, 2024). "How did Makiling finale week fare in TV ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
99. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

## External links

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* Official website
* Makiling at IMDb

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