Maka (TV series)
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| Maka | |
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| Genre | Teen drama |
| Created by | Rod Marmol |
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| Directed by | Rod Marmol |
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Maka (stylized in all caps) is a 2024 Philippine television teen drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol, it stars Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, John Clifford, Olive May, Chanty Videla, Sean Lucas, May Ann Basa & Romnick Sarmenta. It premiered on September 21, 2024 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon lineup replacing Pinoy Crime Stories.
Premise
Maka spin around the life of students studying in the prestigious Douglas Mac Arthur High School for the Arts.[1][2][3]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Zephanie Dimaranan as Zeph Molina[4]
- Romnick Sarmenta as Victor "Sir V" Felipe
- Supporting cast
- Jojo Alejar[5] as Principal Mark
- Carmen Soriano
- Maricar de Mesa[5]
- Tina Paner as Nadia Molina
- Sharmaine Arnaiz[5]
- Guest cast
- Mia Pangyarihan
- Carla Martinez as Margaret
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1[6] | "Pilot" | September 21, 2024 | |
| The prestigious Douglas Mac Arthur High School for the Arts is in danger of being closed. The only way to save the academy is for the students to represent their school and win the prize in the Regional Drama School Competition. | |||
| 2 | "Pass or Fail" | September 28, 2024 | |
Development
The series was announced on August 6, 2024 during its story conference.[2]
Casting
On August 6, 2024 during the series' story conference, several actors were announced include Philippine actors Zephanie Dimaranan, Marco Masa and Ashley Sarmiento along with Dylan Menor, John Clifford, Olive May and Sean Lucas.[7][8] Additional cast members were announced on August 13, 2024–Chanty Videla from the Korean pop group Lappilus and Romnick Sarmenta.[8] Philippine actors Tina Paner, Jojo Alejar, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Maricar de Mesa and Carmen Soriano are set to star in the series.[5] May Ann Basa, known as Bangus Girl, will also join the series.[9]
Reception
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Maka earned an 6.6% rating.[10]
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- ↑ Santiago, Ervin (August 7, 2024). "Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na 'MAKA'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Zephanie, Ashley Sarmiento, Marco Masa to star in GMA Public Affairs teen show 'Maka'". GMA Network. August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Payo ni Romnick sa cast ng 'MAKA': Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili n'yo". Bandera Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ↑ Anoc, Aimee (August 7, 2024). "Zephanie, excited sa bagong teen drama na 'MAKA'". GMA Network. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Gen Z, Gen X stars unite in Kapuso youth-oriented series 'Maka'". GMA Network. September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Eskuwelahang nanganganib ipasara, ililigtas ng isang striktong guro?! (Full Episode 1) - MAKA". YouTube. GMA Network. September 22, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ↑ Anoc, Aimee (August 14, 2024). "The cast of Gen Z series 'MAKA' during their pictorial". GMA Network. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Anoc, Aimee (September 12, 2024). "May Ann Basa a.k.a. 'Bangus Girl' shares fun moments with 'MAKA' co-stars". GMA Network. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ↑ "'MAKA' set to inspire viewers across generations". SunStar. September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ↑ Anoc, Aimee (September 24, 2024). "'MAKA' pilot episode, panalo sa ratings!". GMA Network. Retrieved September 28, 2024.