Maynila (TV series)
| Maynila | |
|---|---|
| Also known as |
Maynila: Larawan ng Bansa (2007-2009) Maynila: Ito ang Kwento Mo (2014-present) |
| Genre |
Drama Romance Anthology |
| Created by |
Maynilad Golden Productions, Inc. GMA Entertainment TV |
| Written by |
Sara San Luis Rouel Alciraz Theresa Guevarra |
| Directed by | G. Phil M. Noble |
| Starring |
Lito Atienza Various contributors |
| Opening theme |
"Mahal kong Maynila" by Cacai Bautista and Vince De Jesus (2002-2008; 2010-2014) "Maynila" by Noel Cabangon (2014-present) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Alessandra A. Beltran Lani Atienza |
| Running time |
30 minutes (1998-2002) 60 minutes (2002-present) |
| Distributor | GMA Life TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | November 23, 1998 – present |
Maynila[1] (lit. Manila) is a Filipino youth-oriented drama anthology that has been broadcast on Philippine television since November 23, 1998 on GMA Network.
The show is hosted by former Manila mayor, secretary of DENR & current BUHAY Partylist Rep. Lito Atienza and was originally aired on weekday (Mondays to Fridays) afternoons, and eventually moved to Saturday mornings. After the elections in 2010, Atienza went back to the show and do acting in a cameo appearance instead of hosting; that routine repeated again in 2013 as he belonged to the nominees for BUHAY Partylist, his son Ali took over cameo appearances of his father.
Overview
The program's main thrust is to entertain the televiewers while including good moral values. It appeals to the young and the young heart with story lines that show glimpses of the Filipino youth, the Filipino family life and values that audience can learn from. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every Manileño's lives.[2]
Host
- Former DENR Sec., Manila Mayor & Current BUHAY Partylist Rep. Lito Atienza
- Ali Atienza (sit-in host while his father was running for Mayor of Manila in 2010 and was one of the nominees of BUHAY Partylist in 2013)
Awards
- Nominated, Best Drama Anthology - PMPC Star Awards For TV (1999-2014)
- Nominated, Best Drama Series - Catholic Mass Media Awards (1999-2014)
- Anak TV Seal Award - 2006
- Certificate of Recognition - The First Stars Night Out by Artist Handlers Group 2012
- Winner, Best New Male TV Personality For Ruru Madrid "Maynila: Faith In Love" - PMPC Star Awards For TV 2013