Pulang Araw

2024 Philippine television drama series

Alden Richards
Barbie Forteza
Sanya Lopez
David Licauco
Dennis Trillo

Country of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogProductionCamera setupMultiple-camera setupProduction companyGMA Entertainment GroupOriginal releaseNetworkGMA Network

Pulang Araw (transl. red sun) is an upcoming Philippine television drama war series to be broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco and Dennis Trillo. It is set to premiere on July 29, 2024, on the network's Prime line up replacing Black Rider. The series will be streaming online on Netflix.

Premise

Eduardo, Adelina, Teresita and Hiroshi will navigate their respective lives amid the war during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Alden Richards

Barbie Forteza

Sanya Lopez

David Licauco

Dennis Trillo

Lead cast

Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz^[4]
Barbie Forteza as Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz^[4]
Sanya Lopez as Teresita "Morena" Borromeo^[5]
David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka^[4]
Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saito^[6]

Supporting cast

Rhian Ramos as Filipina "Fina" dela Cruz^[4]
Epy Quizon as Julio Borromeo^[4]
Angelu de Leon as Carmela Borromeo^[4]
Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia^[7]
Ashley Ortega as Manuela^[8]
Mikoy Morales as Tasyo^[4]
Aidan Veneracion as Mario^[4]
Abraham Lawyer as an American soldier^[9]
Derrick Monasterio as a singer^[10]
Jay Arcilla^[11]
Neil Ryan Sese^[12]
Maria Ozawa as Hiroshi's mother^[13]
Jacky Woo as Hiroshi's father^[13]

Guest cast

Development

Writer Suzette Doctolero began conceptualizing Pulang Araw between 2012 and 2013.^[16] In 2023, the series was announced, with Doctolero serving as the head writer.^[4]

Doctolero's interest in writing a story set during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines was a result of her grandparents' experience as guerrilla fighters and vaudeville performers.^[17] She researched and interviewed World War II veterans, vaudeville artists and comfort women for the series.^[8]

Casting

On November 23, 2023, it was announced that Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, Alden Richards, and Dennis Trillo had been cast in lead roles in the series.^[18] Rhian Ramos, Rochelle Pangilinan, Epy Quizon, Angelu de Leon, Ashley Ortega, Mikoy Morales and Aidan Veneracion were also announced in supporting roles.^[4]^[19] In December, Abraham Lawyer joined the cast.^[20]

Production

Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2023.^[21]

Release

The pilot episode of Pulang Araw is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 26, 2024, while its television debut on GMA Network is slated for a July 29, 2024 broadcast.^[6]

References

^ Calderon, Nora (May 5, 2023). "Barbie at David, pinaghahandaan ang Pulang Araw". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
^ Santiago, Ervin (March 21, 2024). "Dennis handa na sa bardagulan nila ni Alden sa Pulang Araw: Exciting!". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
^ Songco, Pauline (June 10, 2024). "Historical action-drama Pulang Araw coming to Netflix". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (November 24, 2023). "Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco headline historical action-drama Pulang Araw". PEP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ Sermino, Dondon (November 24, 2023). "Barbie, David tandem 'di pa laos". Abante. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Severo, Jan Milo (June 11, 2024). "Pulang Araw to release on Netflix 72 hours before GMA airing". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ Del Rosario, Pauline (June 11, 2024). "Barbie, David, Alden, Dennis, Sanya magsasama-sama sa Pulang Araw". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Policarpio, Allan (March 15, 2024). "Meeting with surviving comfort women moves Ashley Ortega to tears". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ "Michelle Dee hindi pa tapos ang beauty-pageant journey?". PEP. December 1, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
^ "Derrick Monasterio: "Gusto ko nang mag-start ng family soon."". PEP. April 21, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
^ "Pulang Araw: Date Announcement | I am seated for the biggest Pinoy historical action-drama set in World War ✌️ Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, and Alden Richards with Dennis... | By Netflix". Facebook. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
^ "Pulang Araw ng GMA-7, unang mapapanood sa Netflix". PEP. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Gabinete, Jojo (June 24, 2024). "David Licauco, nakasama si Maria Ozawa sa isang proyekto". PEP. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
^ Tomada, Nathalie (March 13, 2024). "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
^ Salterio, Leah (May 22, 2024). "Rabiya Mateo set for special role in period drama Pulang Araw". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
^ JE CC (May 2, 2023). "Kapuso head writer, Suzette Doctolero, responds to claims Pulang Araw is a copycat concept". Lionhear.TV. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
^ Doctolero, Suzette (November 23, 2023). "@SuziDoctolero: Pulang Araw Storycon". TikTok (in Filipino). Archived from the original (video) on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (November 24, 2023). "Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Alden Richards, Sanya Lopez to star in Japanese-era drama". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
^ Bote, Jia (November 25, 2023). "GMA's Pulang Araw is biggest casting coup for 2024". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
^ Ramos, Neil (December 6, 2023). "Abraham Lawyer, Michelle Dee's brother,to join show business: Report". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
^ Gabinete, Jojo (December 4, 2023). "Melanie Marquez, nagulat sa balitang mag-aartista na ang anak na si Abraham Lawyer". PEP. Retrieved May 14, 2024.