What seems to be a simple move for TV5 to boost its popularity in the Philippines turns out to have a bigger objective. By bringing over American Idol sensation David Archuleta to star in its primetime series “Nandito Ako,” TV5 has been successful in its aim to tap a global market as proven by the tremendous popularity the show has gained in different countries since it premiered last February 20.
“Nandito Ako” and other Nandito Ako-related phrases and hashtags (i.e., “Oh My Josh Bradley,” “Watch Nandito Ako Marathon,” “David Archuleta in Bunny Suit,” “Run Josh Bradley Run,” “Nandito Ako Week 2,” “David Archuleta is Josh Bradley,” among others) have been consistently figuring every night in Twitter trending topics not only in the Philippines but also worldwide. The show has also ranked high in Twitter trending topics in different countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam as well as in various states in the US. Further, David Archuleta’s first drama venture via “Nandito Ako” landed on the pages of international newspapers, magazines and online sites.
With TV5’s international expansion through Pilipinas Global Network (PGN), Nandito Ako has proven to be an effective vehicle in attracting potential viewers and supporters worldwide. Due to Nandito Ako’s international popularity, TV5 now has a following of Filipinos overseas as well as non-Filipinos who were initially David Archuleta fans but have learned to love the show and its cast.
The move also paved the way for Filipino artists, particularly home-grown TV5 talents Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero, to be recognized in the international scene.
Now on its third week, Nandito Ako keeps viewers hooked with its relatable and compelling story. In his attempt to find his long lost mother, Josh Bradley (David Archuleta) and Anya (Jasmine Curtis-Smith) end up in a coastal province far from Manila. Here, they are forced to be together all the time despite their mutual dislike. For Josh, it’s the only way for him to find his mother; and for Anya, a fulfilment of the promise she made to her best friend Holly (Eula Caballero). Will the two stand each other’s presence? Or will their mutual dislike brew something sweeter?
Nandito Ako airs weeknights at 9pm after Wil Time Bigtime on TV5.
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and we USA fans and fans around the world of David thank TV5 in the Philippines for giving David this chance to act, model and record the CD of OPM… we are ‘Forevermore’ grateful to you. !!! salamat :))
U.S. fan here! I am really enjoying the show! We’re hoping a DVD will be made available. David’s fans have been expressing their desire to buy it! Many thanks to TV5 for asking David to be part of this project. A DVD would provide many memories to last the two years while he is away on his mission!
I’m watching from the US and i can’t get enough of this cheesy show! We’re so glad that TV5 gave David and his fans this opportunity.
My friends are amazed that I wake up at 4:50 am just to catch David on TV5 Nandito Ako. Thank you giving David the opportunity to grow and the international fans a chance to watch it via live stream. It’s a great way to start the day.
I absolutely love it! Don’t miss it for nothing in the world, I’m totally hooked. David is a natural for sure.
Totally going to be watching till then end…Business hours need to be changed to 10-6 for this drama..I mean for people in the East Coast in North America:)
Toronto fan here, hope TV 5 will again make David to star on a show after his mission. Love watching Nandito ako!
Another U.S. fan here! I want to thank you TV5 for offering David this role. I am addicted to Nandito Ako! It would be great if a DVD could become available.
Canadian fan!Im enjoying the show so much. Thanks TV5.
Me too! I can’t believe I get up at 4:50am to watch the show but it’s really good-and funny! I hope we US fans and fans around the world will be able to get the DVD. It’s a great show. KUDOS to all involved.
Another fan from Canada that is enjoying every minute of Nandito Ako!!! Thank you TV5 for giving David this opportunity and for making it available for fans in other countries to see it. Begging you for a DVD!! Congrats to you all on this successful show!
Hi. I live in California. Sorry to say I don’t get up at 5am to watch but I watch as soon as it is available. The English translations help a lot. I’m so happy you chose David to star in the show. He is just a natural. All the other actors are so good too. Jasmine & Eula are both on their way to stardom!
fans of David want a dvd with translations please! Congratulations on all your success!
Congradulations TV5 on Nandito Ako! I am really loving the show. David is amazing and so are Eula and Jasmine. I live in California in the USA and get up Mon-Fri at 4:45AM to watch the show. Although I don’t understand what anyone is saying except Josh/David, it dosen’t matter. He does such a good job you can almost hear what the other actors are saying. Love Jasmine, Eula and all the other members of the Nandito Ako family. We hope there will be a DVD with sub-titles so we sit and enjoy the show all over again (with no commercials!). How about a sequel in 2014??? Thanks again.
Another U.S., loyal David Archuleta fan here. Am of course enjoying David, but have also gotten hooked on the storyline! I too would love to see a DVD we can buy. ~Thanks for the livestream for Int’l fans. Congrats to all involved~
Go David. 🙂
ps. to my last comment…David’s Tagalog singing…he’s amazing. “Nandito Ako” has been stuck in my head for days now.
I’ve seen him sing in 4 foreign languages and they all roll off his tongue like his native language. His phrasing is right on, and the emotion comes through so beautifully, (one of his gifts), that it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the words!
Beautiful, David.
we are thankful that David chose to try his acting skills in the Philippines. We hope that he come back again here… “Nandito Ako” is such a Amazing and romantic mini-serye of TV5