George and Cecil
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George and Cecil is a romantic-comedy (romcom) weekly primetime series starring newlyweds Judy Ann Santos
and Ryan Agoncillo
written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes
on the ABS-CBN
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Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
and Ryan Agoncillo
Ryan Agoncillo
Kristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes
José Javier Reyes
Jose Javier Reyes is a Filipino writer, director, miscellaneous crew and actor. He has won awards at the Gawad Urian, Metro Manila Film Festival and Filipino Star Awards for Movies for his films, which include Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga, Batang PX and Kasal, kasali, kasalo.-References:...
on the ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
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Synopsis
They are complete opposites, but a perfect match. George and Cecil marks the first on screen team up of newlyweds Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. This romantic comedy series follows the married life of policewoman George and school teacher Cecil. She does the dirty job, he does the house cleaning. She has a tough core, while he has the soft spot. Can this unconventional couple make their relationship work? See how George and Cecil overcome the challenges of marital life plus the issues of the people around them.Main cast
- Judy Ann SantosJudy Ann SantosJudy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
as Georgina ‘George’ Castro-Murillo - the tough and rational wife of Cecil. - Ryan AgoncilloRyan AgoncilloKristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
as Cecilio ‘Cecil’ Murillo - the sensitive and emotional husband of George.
Extended cast
- Gladys ReyesGladys ReyesGladys Reyes-Sommereux, or Gladys Reyes-Roxas , is a Filipina actress best known for her role as "Clara," the antagonist to "Mara" from the 90's ABS-CBN hit teleserye, Mara Clara.-Background:...
as Miriam Macabanta - the policewoman best Friend of Georgina / George - Christopher Roxas as Oscar Macabanta - the unemployed and philandering husband of Miriam.
- Tessie Tomas as Maribel Murillo - the image-conscious mother of Cecil. She finds it hard to deal with George’s job as a cop.
- Al TantayAl TantayAl Tantay is a Filipino film actor, writer, and director and the former husband of Rio Locsin, with whom he made several movies, including Rizza Jones, Showgirl , Love Affair , Wild Animals , and Bilibid Boys...
as Damian Castro - the disciplinarian father of George who disapproves of Cecil. - Malou De GuzmanMalou de GuzmanMalou de Guzman is a Filipino actress.She started her career via Ober Da Bakod on GMA Network then transferred to ABS-CBN.- Filmography :-External links:...
as Ched Castro - the ‘drama queen’ mother of George. - Dimples RomanaDimples RomanaDimples Romana is a Filipina actress and commercial model.-Education:Romana finished an International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College.-Career:...
as Charlie Castro - the sister of George. A single mother, Charlie is the seemingly hopeless daughter of Damian. - Dino ImperialDino ImperialDino Imperial Dino Imperial Dino Imperial (born (Dino Ricardo Kilates on April 9, 1988) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He is a member of ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center and stars in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur...
as Tereso ‘Jun’ Murillo -the ‘gimikero’ and playboy younger brother of Cecil. - Cacai Bautista as Ellen
- Archie AlemaniaArchie Alemania-Early life:Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a member of Big Brother's Dance Group, Big Men Dance Group, and the Big Men Singers...
as Ronnie Palacios - a close friend of George and Cecil. Ronnie feels insecure toward his financially successful wife. - Dionne Monsanto as Grace Palacios - a successful career woman and wife of Ronnie.
- Manuel ChuaManuel ChuaManuel Chua is a Filipino male model and actor.He was discovered in the Filipino version of the reality game show Pinoy Fear Factor which was aired on ABS-CBN, from November 2008 to February 2009...
as Jojo Samortin - Jommy Teotico as Gordon Trico
- Marion Dela Cruz as Paul Hermosa
- Enrique GilEnrique GilEnrique Gil is a Filipino actor. He is currently under contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic.-Biography:Enrique Mari Bacay Gil was born on March 30, 1992 in Cebu City. He is the second son of Ricky and Bambi Gil. He has an older brother Enrique Javier and a younger sister Diandra Frances. He is a...
as Carlo Barredo - Adrian Solomon (replaced by Bugoy CariñoBugoy CarinoBugoy Cariño is Filipino child actor. He joined Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Idol in 2009 and placed in first place. He is set to star on his own televesion series titled E-Boy....
) as Toby Castro - son of Charlie Castro(Dimples Romana), the newest addition to the cast
Guest star
- Ariel Ureta as Tereso Murillo Sr.
- Jessy MendiolaJessy MendiolaJessy Mendiola , is a Filipino actress.- Early life :Mendiola was born in the United Arab Emirates where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings, her mother is Filipina while her father is British-Lebanese. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and...
as Irene - Jun's ex-girlfriend - Maricar ReyesMaricar ReyesMaricar Reyes is a Filipino actress and model. She has starred in TV ads airing in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia, for brands like Coca-Cola, Globe Telecom, Sunsilk, Pond's Whitening, Modess, Nescafe, KFC,Pantene ProV Conditioner, and Contractubex.She trained in several acting...
as Kristina "Krissy"- Cecil's ex-girlfriend - Zoren LegaspiZoren LegaspiZoren Legaspi is a Filipino actor and television director.-Biography and Career:Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi, and brothers, Kier and Brandon, are all respectable actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is also a popular movie and television actress...
as Epoy Montalban - John James UyJohn James UyJohn James Uy is a Filipino actor, artist, host and model.-Biography:John James Uy was born on September 13, 1987 in Mountain View California. In 2007, He won 2nd runner-up in the Be Bench / The Model Search. A year after, he was picked to do hosting jobs for myx North America/Myx International...
as Dr. Menesses - Vhong NavarroVhong NavarroVhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:...
as Marco Reyes- George's ex-boyfriend - Ella CruzElla CruzGabriela Annjane U. Cruz, better known by her screen name Ella Cruz , is a Filipina child actress.-Career:...
as Melissa Quezon - Sergio GarciaSergio GarcíaSergio García Fernández is a Spanish professional golfer who plays on both the United States PGA Tour and the European Tour. He has spent much of his career in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings...
as Damian Castro Jr. George's half-brother
Trivia
- George and Cecil brings together the team behind the back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival topgrossers Kasal, Kasali, KasaloKasal, Kasali, KasaloKasal, Kasali, Kasalo is a Philipino romantic comedy film. It was produced by Star Cinema, and is the official entry of Star Cinema for the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival. It stars real-life couple, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo.The film had a two-week gross of P139.9 million, becoming the...
(2006) and Sakal, Sakali, SakloloSakal, Sakali, SakloloSakal, Sakali, Saklolo , a romantic comedy movie released by Star Cinema, is an official entry to the 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival - Philippines. This is the sequel of the 2006 film Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo with Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo reprising their roles. There were some scenes filmed...
(2007).
- Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo started work on this romantic-comedy series even before they got married. However, the premiere telecast was postponed because the initial taping days coincided with their "silent wedding" preparations.
- This program marks the first time for Santos to headline a weekly comedy series after 23 years in show business.
- This program is also the comeback television project of Jose Javier Reyes as both writer and director of a comedy series, and the return of Tessie Tomas to ABS-CBN.
- This program reunites Mara (Judy Ann Santos) and Clara (Gladys Reyes) after Mara Clara ended in 1997. While they play best friends in this series, they go back to being arch-rivals in the teleserye Habang May BuhayHabang May BuhayHabang May Buhay is a medical drama series that aired on ABS-CBN. This is the story of a strong-willed nurse who undergoes family, career, and love challenges in the Philippines and the United States.-Genre:...
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- George and Cecil debuted in the late 9:30pm timeslot after Sharon. Unlike previous comedy series, there will be a continuing storyline ala-teleserye and no regular guests.
- Both real-life married couples Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, and Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas, play married couples in the series.
- The first ABS-CBN sitcom to never have a laugh track.
Reception
- George and Cecil premiered on Sunday, June 14, 2009, with a 19.4% Mega Manila rating, making it the over-all top 5 primetime program and the number 2 primetime program of ABS-CBN. Nationwide, the pilot episode garnered a 22.2% rating, making it the over-all top 5 primetime program and the number 5 primetime program of ABS-CBN.
- George and Cecil wrapped its final episode on Sunday, February 7, 2010, with an 18.9% Mega Manila rating, making it the over-all top 5 primetime program and the number 3 primetime program of ABS-CBN. Nationwide, the last episode garnered a 23.3% rating, making it the over-all top 4 primetime program and the number 4 primetime program of ABS-CBN.
- George and Cecil won as the Students' Choice for Situational Comedy in the 6th USTv Awards held on February 18, 2010.