Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko

Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (International title: Silent Shadow / transl. my spouse, my rival) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Kris Bernal, Thea Tolentino and Rayver Cruz. It premiered on October 22, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Ika-5 Utos. The series concluded on March 2, 2019 with a total of 114 episodes. It was replaced by Dragon Lady in its timeslot.

Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko
Title card
Also known as	Silent Shadow[1]
Genre	Drama
Created by	Marlon Miguel
Written by	Richard "Dode" Cruz Marlon Miguel Renato Custodio
Directed by	Mark Sicat dela Cruz
Creative director	Roy C. Iglesias
Starring	Kris Bernal Thea Tolentino Rayver Cruz
Theme music composer	Francis "Kiko" Salazar
Opening theme	"Bukas na Lang" by Kyline Alcantara
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	114 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Reylie F. Manalo
Editors	Nikka Olayvar-Unson Lara Linsangan Maita Dator-Causapin
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	25–34 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 22, 2018 (2018-10-22) – March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02)

The series is originally titled as The Betrayed Wife and later Mag-asawa, Magkaribal. The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Premise

Rachel meets Nathan, a gay man who later marries her due to family's pressure. Unhappy and trapped, Nathan plots his fake death and later undergoes to a sexual reassignment and face surgery in another country. Years later, Rachel meets Gavin and falls for him. Gavin has a wife, Venus whom Rachel will eventually find out to be her former husband.^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Rayver Cruz

Jason Abalos

Lead cast

• Kris Bernal^[4][5] as Rachel Santiago-Bravante
• Thea Tolentino^[4] as Venus Hermosa-Bravante / Nathan Bravante / Catriona^[6]
• Rayver Cruz^[7] as Gavin Corpus

Supporting cast

• Lotlot de Leon^[8] as Lupita Santiago
• Devon Seron^[5] as Maya Santiago
• Jean Saburit^[5] as Veronica delos Santos-Bravante
• Ricardo Cepeda^[5] as Lorenzo Bravante
• Maricris Garcia^[5] as Allison "Alice S." Bravante
• Matthias Rhoads^[5] as Daniel Lindberg
• Phil Noble^[5] as Krissy
• Analyn Barro^[5] as Tina Santos-Santiago
• Caprice Cayetano^[5] as Nicole Belle S. Bravante

Guest cast

• Jason Abalos^[5] as Nathan Bravante / Catriona
• Rob Sy as Arnold dela Cruz
• Alma Moreno as Sarah Corpus
• Juancho Triviño as David Santiago^[9]
• Ranty Portento as Andrew
• Alvin Maghanoy as younger Nathan Bravante
• Adrian Pascual as teenage Nathan
• Ameera Johara as Janice
• Mela Franco Habijan^[10] as Mela
• Althea Ablan as younger Allison
• Stanley Abuloc as Kyle Bravante
• Geraldine Villamil as Marie
• Xyruz Cruz as Paolo
• Chrome Prince Cosio as Frank
• David Uy as Stanley
• Rob Moya as Gio
• Andrew Gan as Julio
• Karlo Duterte as Ben
• Mike Liwag as a restaurant manager
• Kiel Rodriguez as Marasigan

Production

Principal photography commenced on September 13, 2018.^[11] Filming concluded on February 20, 2019.^[12]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko earned a 6.6% rating.^[13]

Accolades

Accolades received by Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2019	13th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards!	Most Gender Transformative Program	Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko	Won
	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime TV Series		Nominated	[14]
	VP Choice Awards	TV Actress of the Year	Thea Tolentino	Nominated	[15]

References

1. "Silent Shadow". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
2. "Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (Full Episode) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
3. "About Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
4. Ilaya, Felix (July 3, 2018). "Kris Bernal at Thea Tolentino, magiging matinding magkaribal sa The Betrayed Wife". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
5. "GMA Network showcases a new face of infidelity in Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
6. "Thea Tolentino on Instagram: "Makikilala nyo na si Venus Hermosa!"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021.
7. Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". GMA Network. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
8. Catan, Angelli (September 7, 2018). "Rayver, si Marian ang gustong unang makatrabaho sa GMA". Balita. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
9. "Rayver, Juancho pag-aagawan si Kris sa Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko; Thea mas titindi ang kasamaan". Inquirer Bandera. December 20, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
10. Geli, Bianca (November 7, 2018). "Transgender writer/educator Mela Franco Habijan thanks Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
11. Abanilla, Clarizel (September 14, 2018). "Rayver Cruz starts taping for GMA's Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
12. Geli, Bianca (February 21, 2019). "Thea Tolentino, inaalala ang mga eksena sa Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
13. Baltan, Angela (October 27, 2018). "How did Asawa Ko Karibal Ko pilot episode fare in TV ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
14. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
15. Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!". Village Pipol. Retrieved December 29, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko at IMDb