The highly anticipated romantic-comedy series ‘My Ilonggo Girl’ debuted to strong ratings during its world premiere on January 13.
According to NUTAM People Ratings, the GMA Prime series earned a combined rating of 6.5% (6.0% from GMA Network and 0.5% from GTV), significantly outperforming its competitor ‘PBB Gen 11 Big 4Ever’, which garnered only 3.1%.
The pilot episode introduced viewers to Venice (Jillian Ward), a popular actress, and her double, Tata (also portrayed by Jillian), a cheerful La Paz Batchoy vendor. Jillian’s dual performance drew praise from both viewers and netizens, who quickly took to social media to share their reactions.
The hashtag #MyIlonggoGirl trended on X (formerly Twitter) as fans raved about the show’s heartwarming tone and stellar performances. Some viewers compared the show to a K-drama, applauding its polished visuals and engaging storyline.
Ahead of the premiere, Michael Sager, who plays the leading man Francis, shared a sweet message on Instagram, expressing his pride in Jillian Ward’s performance and dedication to the project.
‘My Ilonggo Girl’ is set to deliver more romance, humor, and surprises as it continues its run. Viewers can follow the story of Venice and Tata as their lives intertwine in unexpected ways.
Catch ‘My Ilonggo Girl’ every Monday to Thursday at 9:35 p.m. on GMA Prime.
