Jillian: Namamasko Po
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Jillian: Namamasko Po! (The GMA 2010 Christmas Drama) is a Philippine drama
produced by GMA Network
. It stars Jillian Ward
, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos
, and Michael V
. Since the show is a Christmas
special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on November 29, 2010. The show is also broadcast internationally through GMA Pinoy TV
and premiered two days later, December 1, 2010, from the original airdate. Starting January 13, 2011 until the show's end, the show was simply renamed "Jillian" due to the Christmas season being over. The show was extended for two weeks until January 21, 2011 for reasons that involve with the plot (the plot has not yet received a resolution on-air) and due to high ratings.
Later on, Dolly discovers that Jillian is a unique doll that can talk, sing, and dance, among a lot of other things! Dolly believes that Santa Claus granted her two wishes through Jillian – that is to have a sister and a gift this Christmas. At first, Jillian, the magical doll, becomes annoyed with Dolly and her loving family, but she eventually enjoys their company.
One night before going to bed, the sick child asks Jillian to promise to take care of her parents. Without any question, Jillian agrees. The following day, Dolly passes away. Lynette and Nelson gradually grow apart due to the pain of losing their daughter.
as Jillian, the doll - A doll first received by Dolly, a little girl who has cancer and is about to die. She wanted to be a real girl.
as a child (Jillian) - She transforms into a real child when she healed Joyce and get her blood which proves that Jillian is a real child now.
PART 1
SUPPORTING CAST
PART 2
PART 3
PART 4
PART 5
PART 6
PART 7
Philippine drama
Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...
produced by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. It stars Jillian Ward
Jillian Ward
Jillian Ward is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.-Life and career:...
, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos
Wendell Ramos
Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
, and Michael V
Michael V
Michael V "the Caulker" or Kalaphates , , was Byzantine emperor for 4 months in 1041–1042, as the nephew and successor of Michael IV and the adoptive son of his wife, the Empress Zoe.Michael V was the son of Stephen by Maria, a sister of Emperor Michael IV...
. Since the show is a Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on November 29, 2010. The show is also broadcast internationally through GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
and premiered two days later, December 1, 2010, from the original airdate. Starting January 13, 2011 until the show's end, the show was simply renamed "Jillian" due to the Christmas season being over. The show was extended for two weeks until January 21, 2011 for reasons that involve with the plot (the plot has not yet received a resolution on-air) and due to high ratings.
Plot
Jillian: Namamasko Po! tells the delightful story of Jillian (Jillian Ward), the magical doll and assistant of Santa Claus (Michael V) who accidentally falls into the hands of a sick young girl named Dolly (Daniella Amable), daughter of couple Lynette (Claudine Barretto) and Nelson (Wendell Ramos).Later on, Dolly discovers that Jillian is a unique doll that can talk, sing, and dance, among a lot of other things! Dolly believes that Santa Claus granted her two wishes through Jillian – that is to have a sister and a gift this Christmas. At first, Jillian, the magical doll, becomes annoyed with Dolly and her loving family, but she eventually enjoys their company.
One night before going to bed, the sick child asks Jillian to promise to take care of her parents. Without any question, Jillian agrees. The following day, Dolly passes away. Lynette and Nelson gradually grow apart due to the pain of losing their daughter.
Cast and characters
MAIN CAST- Jillian WardJillian WardJillian Ward is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.-Life and career:...
as Jillian, the doll - A doll first received by Dolly, a little girl who has cancer and is about to die. She wanted to be a real girl.
as a child (Jillian) - She transforms into a real child when she healed Joyce and get her blood which proves that Jillian is a real child now.
- Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
as Lynette "Lynn" Rivera - Dolly's mother and she will be the mother of Jillian, as Jillian promised to Dolly. - Wendell RamosWendell RamosWendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
as Nelson Rivera - Dolly's father, He will be the father of Jillian. Jillian promised to Dolly that she will take care of her parents when she was gone.
PART 1
- Jillian WardJillian WardJillian Ward is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.-Life and career:...
as Jillian the Doll - Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
as Lynette Rivera - Michael V.Michael V.Michael V. , also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, rapper, voice artist and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos...
as Santa Claus/Sir Nick - Wendell RamosWendell RamosWendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
as Nelson Rivera - Daniella Amable as Dolly Rivera
SUPPORTING CAST
PART 2
- Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
as Odessa Fuentes - A mean lady, Jillian helped her realized not to be mean to children. - Yul Servo as Roberto - Odessa's friend.
- Sherilyn Reyes as Donya Carmen
- Chinggoy Alonso as Don Victor
- Diva Montelaba as Sarah
PART 3
- Carla AbellanaCarla AbellanaCarla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a Filipina actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network.-Biography:...
as Joyce - A poor girl who will be married soon, but she works hard for her family because her family needed money. - Princess SnellPrincess SnellPrincess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....
as Maya - Joyce's younger sister who got pregnant. - Gabby Eigenmann as Andre - Joyce's brother.
- Danica Robles as Meding - Joyce's mother.
- Sunshine Garcia as Andre's wife
- Paulo AvelinoPaulo AvelinoPaulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...
as James - Joyce's boyfriend. - Enzo PinedaEnzo PinedaEnrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills...
as Ace - Maya's classmate and the father of Maya's baby.
PART 4
- Dennis TrilloDennis TrilloAbelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
as Danny - A policeman who inadvertently puts his family in danger because of his work. - Jennylyn MercadoJennylyn MercadoJennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
as Cecile - Danny's wife. - Yogo Singh as Habagat - Danny and Cecile's son who runs away because he thought his father didn't love him.
- Tirso Cruz IIITirso Cruz IIITirso Cruz III is a Filipino actor and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.-Biography and career:...
as Chief R. - Carlo Gonzales as Franco - One of Danny's police mate.
PART 5
- Christopher de LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
as Dante Molina - A father who was sent to prison for several years. He came home to a cold reception from his elder children but in the end,, with Jillian's help they realized how they love their father. - Sam PintoSam PintoSamuelle Lynne Acosta "Sam" Pinto is a Filipina actress and commercial model.-Modeling career:Sam started out as a print-ad and TV commercial model. At the age of 10, she got her first modelling job, appearing in the posters for Coca-Cola. Other TV and print-ad credits include Sunsilk, SMART,...
as Lissa Molina - Dante's eldest child who is soon to be married but does not want him involved in her wedding and wishes him out of their lives. - Mark HerrasMark HerrasMark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
as Bart Molina - Dante's hard-headed troublesome son who is involved in shady activities. - Barbie FortezaBarbie FortezaBarbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
as Maggie Molina - Dante's youngest child and the only one happy to see him, Maggie was only a baby when Dante was imprisoned. Wanting to get to know their father, she forces her elder siblings to accept him.
PART 6
- Eddie GarciaEddie GarcíaEddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...
as Zaldy - Nelson's father. - Luz Valdez as Virgie - Wife of Zaldy.
- Neil Coleta as Junior - son of Virgie and Zaldy.
- Bernadette Allison as Minnie - the daughter
- Ian Veneracion as Migs
- Maureen Larrazabal as Lizzie - fitness instructor
- Ynna Asistio as Jenny
- Buboy Villar
PART 7
- Nova Villa as Lola Claus
- Diana ZubiriDiana ZubiriRosemarie Joy Garcia , better known by her screen name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress.She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko...
as Francine - Nelson's new girlfriend - Grecila Rosales as Kate - one of Lynette's friend
- Chynna OrtalezaChynna OrtalezaLara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:...
as Mavic - Kiko Rustia as Noel
- Diego - Francine's friend
Trivia
- After 2009's successful Sana Ngayong PaskoSana Ngayong PaskoSana Ngayong Pasko is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Susan Roces as a grandmother suffering with dementia, under the direction of Mike Tuviera. Since the show is a Christmas special, it will only last until January 8, 2010...
(GMA's Holiday Primetime Special for that year), GMA Entertainment for Television decided to make another Holiday-Television Family-Melodrama starring Jillian WardJillian WardJillian Ward is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.-Life and career:...
and Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
. This would be Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
's 2nd Television drama for GMA Network.