Hiram na Anak

2019 Philippine television series

Gina Marissa Tagasa
Anna Aleta-Nadela
Maria Priscilla Hidalgo

Directed byGil Tejada Jr.Creative directorAloy AdlawanStarring

Yasmien Kurdi
Dion Ignacio
Leanne Bautista

Theme music composerVehnee SaturnoOpening theme"Kung Walang Ikaw" by Hannah PrecillasCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes48 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producerOmar Prudente SortijasEditors

Noel S. Mauricio III
Ver Custodio

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time23–28 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment GroupOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseFebruary 25 (2019-02-25) –
May 3, 2019 (2019-05-03)

Hiram na Anak (International title: Borrowed Embrace / transl. borrowed child) is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Dion Ignacio and Leanne Bautista in the title role. It premiered on February 25, 2019 on the network's afternoon line up. The series concluded on May 3, 2019, with a total of 48 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Yasmien Kurdi

Lauren Young

Lead cast

Yasmien Kurdi^[3] as Miren Alonta-Sandejo
Dion Ignacio^[3] as Adrian Sandejo
Leanne Bautista^[3] as Bernadette "Duday" A. Sandejo

Supporting cast

Paolo Contis^[3] as Benjo Alvarez
Lauren Young^[4] as Odessa "Dessa" Saint
Empress Schuck^[5] as Rowena "Wena" Barrion-Alvarez
Vaness del Moral^[4] as Alma Alonta
Sef Cadayona^[4] as Vince Urbanez
Maey Bautista^[4] as Engke Magpugay
Rita Avila^[6] as Hilda Sandejo

Guest cast

Kim Belles as Janice
James Merilo as Arvi
Marnie Lapus as Maggie
Tony Mabesa as Pedro
Tonio Quiazon as Renato
Kiel Rodriguez as Alex
Lao Rodriguez as Pabs
Brylle Mondejar as Martinez
John Philip Koch as Rigor

Production

Principal photography concluded on April 27, 2019.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of Hiram na Anak scored a 6% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Hiram na Anak*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2019	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Actress	Yasmien Kurdi	Nominated	^[9]

References

^ "Borrowed Embrace". GMA Worldwide. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
^ "Hiram na Anak | Full Episode - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Ilaya, Felix (January 8, 2019). "In Photos: Dion Ignacio and Yasmien Kurdi team up anew in Hiram Na Anak". GMA Network. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Yasmien Kurdi showcases drama prowess anew in Hiram na Anak". GMA Network. February 19, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 12, 2019). "Empress Schuck joins GMA-7 series after doing regular show with ABS-CBN". PEP. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
^ Ilaya, Felix (February 12, 2019). "In Photos: Meet the cast of Hiram Na Anak". GMA Network. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
^ "Hiram Na Anak to end after 10 weeks; will this GMA-7 show be its replacement?". PEP. May 2, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
^ "Hiram Na Anak still performed poor ratings 'till its finale episode". LionhearTV. May 6, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.