Mga Lihim ni Urduja

2023 Philippine television series

  • John Roque
  • Patrick Ilagan
  • Renei Dimla
Directed byJorron Lee MonroyCreative directorAloy AdlawanStarring
  • Sanya Lopez
  • Kylie Padilla
  • Gabbi Garcia
Theme music composerAnn Margaret FigueroaOpening theme"Hiyas" by Jeniffer Maravilla[1]Country of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes48ProductionExecutive producerMona Coles-MayugaCinematographyMiguel CruzCamera setupMultiple-camera setupProduction companyGMA Entertainment GroupOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseFebruary 27 (2023-02-27) –
May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05)

Mga Lihim ni Urduja (transl. secrets of Urduja) is a 2023 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jorron Lee Monroy, it stars Sanya Lopez in the title role, Kylie Padilla and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on February 27, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Maria Clara at Ibarra. The series concluded on May 5, 2023 with a total of 48 episodes. It was replaced by Voltes V: Legacy in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast
Sanya Lopez
Kylie Padilla
Gabbi Garcia
Lead cast
  • Sanya Lopez as Urduja[2]
  • Kylie Padilla as Gemma Lynne Davino / Rose Dayanghirang Posadas[3]
  • Gabbi Garcia as Crystal Dayanghirang Posadas[4]
Supporting cast
  • Zoren Legaspi[5] as Marius "Maestro" Tan / Marcel "Chairman" Batibuttan / Ibn Battuta
  • Jeric Gonzales as Greg Sandoval[5]
  • Rochelle Pangilinan as Dayang Salaknib
  • Arra San Agustin as Valencia Nadales
  • Vin Abrenica as Onyx Dayanghirang-Salazar
  • Michelle Dee as Freya Dayanghirang-Salazar[5]
  • Kristoffer Martin as Ryker Gustillo[5]
  • Pancho Magno as Kenzo Diaz[5]
  • Ricardo Cepeda as Ernesto "Erning" Davino
  • Marina Benipayo as Juliana Davino
  • Gina Pareño as Merly Posadas[5]
  • Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Angkat
  • Jayson Gainza as Jose / Magat
  • Dave Bornea as Enrique Sanchez[5]
  • Manolo Pedrosa as Arlo
  • Jay Arcilla as Garcia
  • Melbelline Caluag as Nanette
  • Thou Reyes as Steven "Arki" Padilla
  • Billie Hakenson as Astrid Del Valle
  • Via Antonio as Christine "Tin" Santiago
  • Mosang as Mimang
  • Janice Hung as Astra / Bulan
  • Ian Ignacio as Moxi
  • Luke Conde as Dallego
  • Michael Roy Jornales as Villaroman
  • JC Tan as Nova
  • Rolando Innocencio as Benjamin "Dok" Hipolito
Guest cast

Episodes

Mga Lihim ni Urduja episodes
No.TitleOriginal air date
1[7]"World Premiere"February 27, 2023 (2023-02-27)
2[8]"Itinakda" (transl. destined)February 28, 2023 (2023-02-28)
3[9]"Gumising Ka!" (transl. you wake up!)March 1, 2023 (2023-03-01)
4[10]"Stalker Much"March 2, 2023 (2023-03-02)
5[11]"Korona" (transl. crown)March 3, 2023 (2023-03-03)
6[12]"Pagsabog" (transl. explosion)March 6, 2023 (2023-03-06)
7[13]"Mission"March 7, 2023 (2023-03-07)
8[14]"Meet the Team"March 8, 2023 (2023-03-08)
9[15]"May Traydor" (transl. there's a traitor)March 9, 2023 (2023-03-09)
10[16]"Hinala" (transl. suspicion)March 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
11[17]"Prophecy"March 13, 2023 (2023-03-13)
12[18]"Shocking"March 14, 2023 (2023-03-14)
13[19]"Fight Mode"March 15, 2023 (2023-03-15)
14[20]"Rising Sun"March 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)
15[21]"Powers"March 17, 2023 (2023-03-17)
16[22]"Putukan" (transl. shootout)March 20, 2023 (2023-03-20)
17[23]"Misteryo" (transl. mystery)March 21, 2023 (2023-03-21)
18[24]"Siklab" (transl. spark)March 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)
19[25]"Panganib" (transl. danger)March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)
20[26]"Tapang at Bilis" (transl. courage and speed)March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)
21[27]"Wagi" (transl. Victorious)March 27, 2023 (2023-03-27)
22[28]"Dugo sa Dugo" (transl. blood on blood)March 28, 2023 (2023-03-28)
23[29]"Alisto" (transl. alert)March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
24[30]"Espiya" (transl. spy)March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)
25[31]"Ebidensya" (transl. evidence)March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)
26[32]"Isiwalat" (transl. spill out)April 3, 2023 (2023-04-03)
27[33]"Liwanag" (transl. bright)April 4, 2023 (2023-04-04)
28[34]"Halik" (transl. kiss)April 5, 2023 (2023-04-05)
29[35]"Magkakapatid" (transl. siblings)April 10, 2023 (2023-04-10)
30[36]"Pagkakasundo" (transl. agreement)April 11, 2023 (2023-04-11)
31[37]"Kutob" (transl. hunch)April 12, 2023 (2023-04-12)
32[38]"Bugso" (transl. gust)April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)
33[39]"Duda" (transl. doubt)April 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)
34[40]"Silakbo" (transl. outburst)April 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)
35[41]"Sidhi" (transl. intense)April 18, 2023 (2023-04-18)
36[42]"Sugod" (transl. charge)April 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)
37[43]"Doble Kara" (transl. two faced)April 20, 2023 (2023-04-20)
38[44]"Balatkayo" (transl. disguise)April 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)
39[45]"Lusob" (transl. attack)April 24, 2023 (2023-04-24)
40[46]"Taksil" (transl. traitor)April 25, 2023 (2023-04-25)
41[47]"Salinlahi" (transl. generation)April 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)
42[48]"Alyansa" (transl. alliance)April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
43[49]"Buhay" (transl. life)April 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
44[50]"Sanib Pwersa" (transl. joint forces)May 1, 2023 (2023-05-01)
45[51]"Pitong Hiyas" (transl. seven jewels)May 2, 2023 (2023-05-02)
46[52]"Inapuhan" (transl. descendant)May 3, 2023 (2023-05-03)
47[53]"Digmaan" (transl. battle)May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)
48[54]"Walang Hanggan" (transl. limitless)May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05)

Production

Mga Lihim ni Urduja was first conceptualized as a graphic novel by director Jorron Lee Monroy. According to Monroy, the series used filming technologies used from the United States.[55]

Principal photography commenced in January 2023.[56] According to the series' virtual production director Cedric Hornedo, the usage of real-time virtual production technology was implemented for the extension of the set.[57]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mga Lihim ni Urduja earned a 9.6% rating.[58] While the final episode scored a 10% rating.[59]

References

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External links

  • Official website
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