Direk Maryo's first Sine Novela was the top-rating Magdusa Ka starring Dennis Trillo, Iwa Moto and Katrina Halili. The said afternoon series gained international recognition when it was nominated in last year's International Emmy Awards.
After Magdusa Ka, Direk Maryo agreed to remake his own blockbuster movie Saan Darating ang Umaga?, which garnered high ratings during its 16-week run. Sine Novela presents Saan Darating ang Umaga? featured Lani Mercado, Joel Torre, Yasmien Kurdi and Dion Ignacio.
This was immediately followed by Sine Novela presents Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? which toppled the ratings record set by the previous Sine Novela--the only afternoon program that garnered a record-breaking overnight rating of 32.4%. Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? also gave birth to the Royal Teen Couple: Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal.
Expect enother touching real life drama as filmmaker and TV director Maryo J. delos Reyes imparts his gift via Sine Novela presents Gumapang Ka sa Lusak beginning today, February 8, on GMA-7. -- Text and Photo courtesy of GMA Network.