- GMA Network chose to cast a woman in a transgender role in its afternoon drama
- ‘Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko’ stars homegrown Kapuso artists Kris Bernal and Thea Tolentino, with former Kapamilya recruits Jason Abalos and Rayver Cruz
What if the person you loved the most is also the one who will bring you the greatest pain?
For almost five months, viewers have tuned in to the intriguing and captivating premise of ‘Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko’ on GMA Network’s afternoon prime bloc.
The show, which started airing on October 22, 2018, stars Kris Bernal as Rachel, a simple woman who dreams of having a happy family but whose dreams are shattered when her husband, played by Jason Abalos, decided to abandon her — and their newborn daughter — and live the life of a transgender woman, Venus, played by Thea Tolentino.
But the real struggle begins for the characters when Venus returns and both she and Rachel fall in love with the balikbayan Gavin, played by Rayver Cruz. Former husband and wife are now both fighting for the love of the same man.
READ: GMA Network’s ‘Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko’ misrepresents LGBT community, says a Netizen
Despite having some questionable executions, the series was able to maintain high ratings in NUTAM (GMA Network’s TV ratings provider) and managed to stay long – more than one season. The series will end next week and is expected to be replaced by ‘Dragon Lady,’ starring Janine Gutierrez and Tom Rodriguez.
Huling dalawang linggo nalang guys! 😭#AKKKFamily pic.twitter.com/1d6FoEQY8i
— Thea Tolentino テーア (@TheaTolentino13) February 18, 2019
