Be enchanted with GMA Pinoy TV’s newest offering, ALICE BUNGISNGIS
The most coveted role of ALICE BUNGISNGIS will be played by one of the hottest tween stars on Philippine television today – Bea Binene. Adding spice in her life as Alice is respected movie and television actress Ms. Jean Garciaas Esmeralda.
Joining the captivating cast are Jake Vargasas Ace, Derrick Monasterioas Spade, Janno Gibbsas Hilario, Lexi Fernandezas Quennie, and Sheena Halilias Sinag.
The story begins in a far away province where witchery still exists. Here lives a sorceress named Tandang Alicia together with her daughter Matilda and her foster child Esmeralda.
As time passes by, Esmeralda starts to become obsessed with power and uses it for her personal gain. Tandang Alicia wants to stop her from being greedy so she uses her potion to cast a spell on Esmeralda, transforming her to look like an old tree. Sadly, Tandang Alicia’s life is put to an end in exchange of the curse. Matilda grieves on the lost of her mother, but the situation changes as soon as her cute little baby is born. They named her ALICE.
Happiness fills the lives of Matilda and Hilario as they see a bright future for their daughter because she embodies the goodness and intelligence of her grandmother, Alicia.
Unknowingly, when Alice was born, Esmeralda has risen. Hoping that Alice can finally break her curse, Esmeralda commands her minions to look for Alice. Matilda and Hilario, wanting to protect Alice, are placed under a spell while Alice manages to escape.
A loving farmer, Ipeng, finds Alice and feels the need to bring her to the charitable institution where he’s working. Here, she grows up as a good and a loving girl. However, she is often bullied by others because they consider her weird -- enchanting situations usually occur because whatever she utters happen , and she is also fond of conversing with different objects as if they listen. Above all, her laughter is similar to that of a witch’s!
As she reaches her tween stage, the oppression intensifies making her feel that the only people who love her are Ipeng and the kids in the institution. However, things change when she meets Ace, who becomes his good friend. Alice eventually falls in love with Ace but Maggie, Ace’s mother, disagrees with it.
Maggie drives Alice away from the institution but before it happens a party takes place for Ace’s grandfather, Don Zaldy. Unfortunately, the institution is set on fire, which causes the death of Don Zaldy, with Alice becoming the person to blame.
Alice runs away from the institution and looks for places where she can hide. One day, when she’s about to be captured, Esmeralda pretends to be her real mother and helps her escape from the people hunting her. Believing Esmeralda is really her mother, Alice obeys anything she says.
In a twist of fate, Ace and Alice cross paths. He still believes that Alice planned the death of his grandfather. A feud is born between them and will persist because of Esmeralda’s manipulation. In fighting for the truth, Alice is punished by Esmeralda. The situation worsens but a good friend helps Alice escape from the evil Esmeralda.
Alice then meets Lola Andeng who will make her feel loved. In times of hardships, she uses her magical powers to help Lola Andeng. But when Lola Andeng learns of the supernatural abilities of Alice, she drives her away.
Alice assumes that Lola Andeng views her as an evil creature. But she doesn’t know that she is her mom, Matilda, who transformed into an old lady because of Esmeralda’s spell. One day, Alice learns that Lola Andeng is sick. She goes back and takes care of her. When night comes, the moonlight beams on Lola Andeng revealing that she is indeed Matilda, Alice's long lost mother. Because of this, Alice makes a promise not to leave her mother and to protect her always.
Sadly, Esmeralda and her minions soon find them. What makes it more painful is seeing Ace and Ipeng bewitched by the servant of darkness. Alice finds the need to unleash the witch inside her in order to save herself and her loved ones.
Up to what extent is she willing to cast spells just to fight for her loved ones? Will love and goodness triumph over the power of darkness?
Adding enchantment to the series are talented and promising television actors and actresses Irma Adlawanas Gareng/Maggie; Buboy Garovilloas Ipeng; Roy Alvarezas Don Zaldy; Alicia Alonzoas Lola Andeng; Benjie Parasas Timoteo/Tim; Sef Cadayonaas Tomas/Tom; Lenlen Frial as Gelay; and introducing Marc Justine Alvarezas Wally, the Wonder Walis. With the special participation of Ana Roces as Matilda and Ms.Marita Zobelas Tandang Alicia.
ALICE BUNGISNGIS, created by the GMA Drama Group, is headed by Lilybeth Rasonable, VP for Drama; Ma. Regina Magno, AVP for Drama; Camille Hermoso, Program Manager; Kaye Cadsawan, Executive Producer; and the creative team composed of Jun Lana, Creative Director; RJ Nuevas and Aloy Adlawan, Creative Consultants; and from the Original Concept of Maribel Ilag, Headwriter.
Under the helm of the blockbuster director, Mark Reyes, the spellbinding story of ALICE BUNGISNGIS airs beginning February 8 on GMA Pinoy TV. Call your preferred pay TV operator now to subscribe.
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