Legal Wives

Legal Wives is a 2021 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Dennis Trillo, Alice Dixson, Andrea Torres and Bianca Umali. It premiered on July 26, 2021 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 12, 2021 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by I Left My Heart in Sorsogon in its timeslot.

Legal Wives
Title card
Genre
Created bySuzette Doctolero
Written by
  • Suzette Doctolero
  • Brylle Tabora
  • Jaymee Katanyag
  • Marlon Miguel
Directed byZig Dulay
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composerRina L. Mercado
Opening theme"Pagmamahal Mo Lang" by Hannah Precillas
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerShielyn M. Atienza
Production locationsLaguna, Philippines
CinematographyMark Joseph Cosico
Editors
  • Mikie Donald Robles
  • Julius James Castillo
  • Robert Pancho
  • Mark Oliver Sison
  • Gervic Estella
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time28–41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture formatUHDTV 4K
Audio format5.1 surround sound
Original releaseJuly 26 (2021-07-26) –
November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)

Cast and characters
Cast
Dennis Trillo
Cherie Gil
Lead cast
  • Dennis Trillo as Ismael Makadatu, a Maranao Muslim who has three wives.[1]
  • Alice Dixson as Amirah Alonte, the first wife of Ismael and the widow of Nasser Makadatu.[2]
  • Andrea Torres as Diane San Luis-Makadatu the second wife of Ismael and a Roman Catholic.[3]
  • Bianca Umali as Farrah Valeandong, the third wife of Ismael and Abdul Malik's daughter.[4]
Supporting cast
  • Derrick Monasterio as Edgar Delos Reyes[5]
  • Ashley Ortega as Marriam Pabil[6]
  • Al Tantay as Hasheeb Makadatu, a Imam and Nasser and Ismael's father[7]
  • Juan Rodrigo as Cesar San Luis, Diane's father who is against the relationship of her daughter with Ismael.[8]
  • Irma Adlawan as Nuriya Baunto, Hasheeb Makadatu's wife and Nasser's mother[5]
  • Maricar de Mesa as Zobaida Almahdi, Farrah's mother and Abdul Malik's wife[9]
  • Tommy Abuel as Asad Ampang Alonte, Amirah's father and a sultan[8]
  • Bernard Palanca as Abdul Malik Valeandong, Farrah's father, Zobaida's husband.[8]
  • Cherie Gil as Zaina Guimba, Hasheeb's second wife and mother of Ismael.[10]
  • Abdul Raman as Hammad Pabil[11]
  • Mon Confiado as Usman Pabil, the mayor of Lanao del Sur and Marriam's father.[5][8]
  • Shayne Sava as Jamilah Makadatu, Nasser and Amirah's daughter[12]
  • Kevin Santos as Omar Delos Reyes[8]
  • Divine Aucina as Lizzie Cruz, Diane's friend.[8]
  • Chanel LaTorre as Faizah Almahdi, Ismael's cousin.[8]
  • Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Kadi Aisha[8]
  • Raquel Pareño as Rose Aguila[8]
  • Melbelline Caluag as Ailyn Roxas[13]
  • Kiko Matos as Ghazi Pabil[14]
  • Jay Arcilla as Vince Alvarez[8]
  • Brent Valdez as Dale Vasquez[8]
Guest cast

Production

Legal Wives features a story of a Maranao Muslim royalty and his relationship with his three wives.[1][3]

Actress Megan Young was initially hired for the role of Diane San Luis. In November 2020, Young left the series due to the production's lock-in filming. She was replaced by Andrea Torres.[17] Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2020.[18] In May 2021, actress Cherie Gil left the series due to personal reasons.[19]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Legal Wives earned an 11.9% rating.[20] While the final episode scored a 15.7% rating.[21]

References
  1. Santos, Jami (December 22, 2020). "Dennis Trillo, nilinaw na hindi tungkol sa mga kabit ang 'Legal Wives'" [Dennis Trillo clarifies that "Legal Wives" are not about mistresses]. Baltiambayan (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  2. "Alice Dixson to do first full-length GMA-7 series after almost five years". February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  3. "Dennis Trillo has three leading ladies in new drama series featuring Maranao Muslim royalty". GMA News (in English and Tagalog). February 20, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  4. Hsia, Heidi (January 8, 2021). "Bianca Umali excited about "Legal Wives"". Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  5. "New GMA series 'Legal Wives' hopes to bridge Filipinos to the culture of Muslims". Manila Bulletin. July 24, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  6. Malig, Kaela (December 18, 2020). "Here's how Ashley Ortega prepared for her Muslim role on 'Legal Wives'". GMA News. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  7. Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (November 9, 2020). "LOOK: Dennis Trillo is a Maranao Muslim in GMA-7 drama series 'Legal Wives'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  8. "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  9. Ruiz, Marah (February 17, 2021). "Maricar de Mesa, nakikita ang sarili kay 'Legal Wives' co-star Bianca Umali" [Marica de Mesa, sees herself with "Legal Wives" co-star Bianca Umali] (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  10. "Not one, but three ang asawa ni Dennis Trillo sa cultural drama series na Legal Wives" [Dennis Trillo has not one, but three wives in the cultural drama series, Legal Wives]. PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). November 9, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  11. Ruiz, Marah (February 17, 2021). "Abdul Raman, aminadong may takot sa 'Legal Wives' co-star na si Cherie Gil" [Abdul Raman, admits he has fears with 'Legal Wives' co-star Cherie Gil]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  12. Quieta, Racquel (December 8, 2020). "Cherie Gil, excited na makasama si Shayne Sava sa 'Legal Wives'" [Cherie Gil, excited to be with Shayne Sava in "Legal Wives"]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  13. Ruiz, Marah (December 19, 2020). "Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega at Melbelline Caluag, nag-share ng experience sa taping ng 'Legal Wives'" [Derrick Monasterio, Ashley Ortega and Melbelline Caluag, share their experience in the taping of 'Legal Wives']. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  14. Asis, Salve Asis (June 7, 2021). "Cong. Alfred excited na sa private life!". Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  15. Ruiz, Marah (May 31, 2021). "Alfred Vargas, may espesyal na role sa 'Legal Wives'". Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  16. "GMA Telebabad's 'Legal Wives' leads an emotional send-off this Friday". Manila Bulletin. November 12, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  17. Bautista, Mario (November 11, 2020). "Megan opts to be with Mikael than work". Journal Online. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  18. Ruiz, Marah (December 3, 2020). "SNEAK PEEK: Unang araw ng 'Legal Wives' lock-in taping" [SNEAK PEEK: First day of "Legal Wives"' lock-in taping]. GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  19. "Cherie Gil in-announce ang pag-alis sa isang teleserye". May 8, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  20. Gacura, TJ (July 29, 2021). "Newest Kapuso series, 'Legal Wives,' off to a great start!". Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  21. "'Legal Wives' finale week performs well in ratings, remains as the most-watched drama nationwide". November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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