Legal Wives tells the story of a Muslim royal family from Maranao and their relationship with their three wives. [2] (4) How will Ishmael`s three wives deal with each other`s socio-cultural differences and the idea of sharing a husband? Is the idea that a man loves more than one woman, equally and all at the same time, really possible? What makes this series even more awesome is the outstanding cast of internationally acclaimed actress Ms. Cherie Gil as Zaina Guimba, Ishmael`s loving mother and Hasheeb`s second wife, who will guide Ishmael`s three wives; Al Tantay as Hasheeb Makadatu, a respected imam and father of Ishmael who comes from a clan of Sultan and Datu in Marawi; Juan Rodrigo as Cesar San Luis, Diana`s father, who forbids him to marry Ishmael; Irma Adlawan as Nuriya Baunto, Hasheeb`s first wife and Nasser`s mother, who holds a grudge against Ishmael after her son`s tragedy; Tommy Abuel as Asad Ampang Alonte, Amirah`s father, who will do anything to preserve his daughter`s dignity; Maricar De Mesa as Zobaida Almahdi, Farrah`s loving mother and Abdul Malik`s wife; Bernard Palanca: Abdul Malik Valeandong, Farrah`s protective father and Ishmael`s good friend. Actress Megan Young was originally cast as Diane San Luis. In November 2020, Young left the series due to the locked filming of the production. She was replaced by Andrea Torres. [18] Filming began on December 1, 2020. In May 2021, actress Cherie Gil left the show for personal reasons.[19] [20] In the meantime, Bianca shares her gratitude for the role of Farrah and looks forward to learning more as an actress through the series: «I am very honored na ako po ay pinagkatiwalaan na mapasama sa cast ng proyektong ito. Nakakakaba po ang makipagsabayan sa mga beteranong aktor, but at the same time natutuwa po ako na makatrabaho silang lahat. «Legal Wives» features two of the network`s emerging artists – Shayne Sava as Jamilah Makadatu, Amirah`s kind daughter and Ishmael`s niece and daughter-in-law, and Abdul Rahman as Hammad, a poor but persistent boy who will pursue Jamilah. Dennis, who sees the series as his return to prime time, expresses his excitement for what awaits Kapuso viewers: «Napakalaki ng project na ito para palampasin.
The story is great, everyone I work with is awesome too. I`d be sorry if it hadn`t come to me. I want the audience to know and convey that, aside from the colorful culture of the Mranaws, they will be interesting to all the characters they are sure they can learn. The series is the product of the visionary spirit of GMA`s award-winning and highly talented creative team – Creative Director Aloy Dayan; Creative consultant of Galvez Severino; Creative mind Rj Nuevas; Head writer and original concept by Suzette Doctolero; writers Jaymee Katanyag, Marlon Miguel and Brylle Tabora; and brainstormer Koko Joven. All scenes, creative processes and executions of the series are led by reliable Muslim advisors Sohaimen Agal, Imam Mohammad Miphantao, Imam Abu Amen Abdullah and Ustadh Alinor Pansar; Islamic script editor Salem Guimba; and Princess Nurfathma Egypa Balindong, a costume and Muslim language consultant. Certainly, GMA Network is proud of this boldest and largest offering, which will not only explore the many facets of love, but also leave viewers in awe of its stunning production and captivating unique story. Kevin Santos is also part of the cast as Omar, Ishmael`s funny friend and assistant, who was originally cast as Farrah`s husband; Ashley Ortega as Marriam Pabil, Farrah`s cousin who loves Ishmael and is the cause of the feud between her clans; Jay Arcilla as Vince Alvarez, Farrah`s classmate and admirer who has bad intentions; Divine Aucina as Lizzie, Diane`s trusted friend at the clinic where she works; Raquel Pareno as Rose Aguila, Caesar`s other wife, who urges him to leave his wife and Diana; Melbelline Caluag as Ailyn Roxas, Farrah`s witty girlfriend and classmate; Chanel Latorre as Faizah, Ishmael`s fearless and reliable cousin; Brent Valdez as Dale, Vince`s friend and Farrah`s classmate. The original series also features the special participation of Derrick Monasterio as Edgar Delos Reyos, a Christian who falls in love with Farrah; Alfred Vargas as Nasser Makadatu, Amirah`s faithful husband and Ishmael`s protective brother, who will meet an unhappy end during a rido or clan quarrel; My Confiado as Mayor Usman Pabil, Marriam`s wealthy father and mayor of Lanao del Sur. In a sudden turn of events, Ishmael is involved in a clan feud that leads to his marriage to his brother`s widow, Amirah (Alice). Ismael follows a discouraged Diane to Manila and tries to woo her without her parents` knowledge.
As the two begin to build a happy marriage, Ishmael is faced with another conflict. Upon his return to their province, his friend – to whom he owes a lot – asks him to help him save his family`s reputation by marrying Farrah (Bianca), their daughter, who is involved in a scandal. According to Nielsen Philippines`s Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Legal Wives received a score of 11.9%. [21] While the last episode scored 15.7%. [22] Andrea, on the other hand, reveals how different and challenging her role in the series is and how she makes her way through the channeling: «I think the ang pinaka challenge is to find that balance, kasi there are so many layers to her character, napakadami niyang pagdadaanan ditto. So binantayan po namin ni Direk Zig na you will always understand where she comes from and why she does these things. Love is her weakness, but there she will also have the strength to defend herself. The story takes place in Lanao Del Sur and begins with a Mranaw man named Ismael (Dennis) of the wealthy and noble Makadtu family. Although a devout Muslim and muezzin (cutting off the mosque), Ismael falls in love with Diane (Andrea), a dentist who is part of the Catholic minority in his province and whom he hides from his family because she is considered unfaithful. Legal Wives is a 2021 Philippine television series broadcast by GMA Network.
It was directed by Zig Dulay and stars Dennis Trillo, Alice Dixson, Andrea Torres and Bianca Umali. It premiered on the network`s Telebabad programming on July 26, 2021. The series ended on November 12, 2021 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by I Left My Heart in Sorsogon in its time slot. GMA Network`s prime-time programming is expected to be loaded with the groundbreaking family drama series «Legal Wives,» which kicks off today, Monday, July 26. The groundbreaking series depicts a casting coup led by none other than drama king Kapuso Dennis Trillo as Ismael Makadatu, an honorable man from a wealthy Mranaw family who will love three women equally out of commitment, dedication, and compassion; Alice Dixson as Amirah Alontes, the virtuous and pious daughter of a sultan and the first wife of Ishmael; Andrea Torres as Diane San Luis, Isamel`s second wife, who is a modern and lively Catholic woman who will go to great lengths to fight for herself and Ishmael`s love; Bianca Umali as Farrah Valeandong, an intelligent and innocent woman who becomes Ishmael`s third wife, hoping to save her family`s reputation.