#PINNED: Relive the excitement and drama of watching these GMA TV series that you once followed religiously
The late 90s and early 2000s were far simpler times. Avenues for escape were few and sometimes limited to playing outdoor games like patintero, piko, tumbang preso, and the like, but these could only be played during weekends or during the long summer vacations. For the most part, TV was all we had for escape.
Cellphones and the Internet would arrive much later, followed by social media and of course, YouTube. By the time the 2010s rolled in, we have more forms of entertainment but still, nothing beats the excitement that TV brings us. Especially when we frantically tune in to it every night to watch our favorite TV series.
For the third week of Super Stream, some of your favorite GMA TV series will be freely available for streaming on YouTube. This way, you can look back with fondness on the television shows that were once the focal points of your weekday nights.
TGIS
The OG barkada show that defined the 90s of our kuyas and ates, T.G.I.S. ran from 1995 to 1999 and starred the most popular matinee idols during those times, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Angelu de Leon, Raven Villanueva, and Rica Peralejo, among others. The show had a massive fanbase that initially started slowly. Eventually, when the T.G.I.S.' first batch technically grew up, a spin-off show was created for them, Growing Up, which ran until 1999.
The Half Sisters
This drama series that ran from 2014 to 2016 was Kapuso sweetheart Thea Tolention's first lead role alongside Barbie Forteza, where they play the role of, well, half-sisters. Technically, Ashley (Thea Tolention) and Diana (Barbie Forteza) were twins with different fathers, Ashley was the daughter of Alfred (Ryan Eigenmann) while Diana was Benjie's (Jomari Yllana). Completing the heavyweight cast was Jean Garcia who played the role of Rina, the mother of the twins, the wife of Alfred and Benjie's ex-girlfriend.
Magkaagaw
A TV series starring both Sheryl Cruz and Sunshine Dizon? Sign us up! Magkaagaw was originally a part of the afternoon primetime's lineup of shows which was launched in October of last year. This drama series also marked the comeback of actors Dennis Padilla and Polo Ravales. The show also featured Kapuso stars Klea Pineda, Jeric Gonzales, Lovely Abella, and Dion Ignacio.
Love of My Life
Starring Kapuso sweetheart Carla Abellana, Love of My Life is a drama series that was launched last February. Understandably, taping of new episodes was halted due to the community quarantine but to date, the series has 35 episodes available for viewing. The cast of Love of My Life also includes Kapuso stars Maey Bautista, Rhian Ramos, Mikael Daez, and veteran actress Coney Reyes .
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
Another 2020 drama series launched in February, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit is based on a 1989 Filipino film with the same title. Starring veteran stars Nora Aunor and Mylene Dizon, this drama series also has Kapuso sweetheart Kyline Alcantara as part of the lead cast. Supporting cast includes Zoren Legazpi, Gabby Eigenmann, Ina Feleo, and Candy Pangilinan.
You can check out the other Super Stream specials for this week by tuning in to GMA Network's YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to the number one source of Kapuso video content on YouTube so that you will be among the first to access exclusive content from your favorite stars online. Text by Arch Mariano