We Will Survive

We Will Survive is a 2016 Philippine television drama comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Mervyn B. Brondial, it stars Pokwang and Melai Cantiveros.^[1][2] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from February 29, 2016 to July 15, 2016,^[3] replacing Pasión de Amor and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7. Starting April 18, 2016, it was demoted to ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block to give way for My Super D.

We Will Survive
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Genre	Comedy drama
Created by	Mel Mendoza-del Rosario
Developed by	Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Written by	Mary Rose Colindres Nikki Bunquin Jimuel de la Cruz Jaymar Castro Jaja Amarillo Zoilo Barrel Mary Lhuvirizz Martin
Directed by	Jeffrey R. Jeturian Mervyn B. Brondial
Starring	Pokwang Melai Cantiveros
Opening theme	"I Will Survive" by Jona Viray
Composers	Freddie Perren Dino Fekaris
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	97 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Aimee Fabian-Sumalde
Producer	Mel Mendoza-del Rosario
Production locations	Legazpi, Albay, Philippines Manila, Philippines
Editor	Dennis A. Salgado
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	GMO Unit
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	February 29 (2016-02-29) – July 15, 2016 (2016-07-15)

Premise

Two probinsiyanas and childhood friends, Wilma; a sure-footed family woman and Maricel; a risk-taking dreamer, both experienced heartaches that sealed their friendship—but after these heartaches, they both had a resolve that they will survive.

Wilma decides to go to Manila to forget her heartache, and find growth in terms of her career—for herself, and her family. Maricel on the other hand, decides to stay in Albay to focus on her dream and become a Hotel General Manager. With Wilma's temporary absence in Maricel's life, Maricel meets a man who will help her recover from her heartache and she immediately falls in love with this man.

Both Wilma and Maricel are seemingly recovering from their past heartaches, until one day, their lives are both shaken by one ultimate test of their friendship.

Will Wilma and Maricel survive?

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Pokwang as Wilmalyn "Wilma" Bonanza-San Juan
• Melai Cantiveros as Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Rubio-Rustia

Supporting cast

• Carlo Aquino as Pocholo Rustia
• Jeric Raval as Edwin San Juan
• John Steven de Guzman as Jude Rubio
• Bea Saw as Ana Fe Adlao
• Maris Racal as Jenny Bonanza-Ataiza
• McCoy de Leon as Ralph Ataiza
• Vangie Labalan as Maria Judith "Judy" Rubio
• Bing Davao as Nestor Bonanza
• Ahron Villena as Rodel Bernardo

Recurring cast

• Joshua Zamora as Edwin Villalobos
• Alchris Galura as Arnold Bonanza
• Genevieve Reyes as Sarah Bonanza
• Franco Rodriguez as Jesus "Jess" Espiritu
• Jana Agoncillo as Anya San Juan
• Marissa Delgado as Luz San Juan

Guest cast

• Desiree del Valle as Jessica
• Jose Sarasola as Toffer
• Kristel Fulgar as Cyrille
• Kate Alejandrino as Michelle
• Alyssa Kangleon as Jamie
• Via Antonio as Gail
• Levi Ignacio as Roy
• Epifania "Direk Panying" Limon as Mags
• Jong Cuenco as Mr. Rustia
• Jhade Soberano as June

Episodes

Main article: List of We Will Survive episodes

Ratings

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS

PILOT EPISODE	FINALE EPISODE	PEAK	SOURCE
16.7% (5:45pm)	14.5% (5:00pm)	16.5% (5:45pm)	[4][5][6]

Timeslot

We Will Survive originally aired at 5:45 PM as part of the network's Primetime Bida evening block.

On April 18, 2016, the drama was later moved to Kapamilya Gold afternoon block in a new timeslot at 5:00 PM (timeslot may vary in some areas nationwide).

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series

References

1. "POKWANG, MELAI TEAM UP FOR THE FIRST TIME TO SHOW BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP IN "WE WILL SURVIVE"" (Press release). ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. February 24, 2016. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016.
2. ABS-CBN Entertainment (February 19, 2016). "WE WILL SURVIVE Full Trailer: This February 29 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
3. "Pokwang-Melai soap to debut on February 29". ABS-CBN News. February 19, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
4. National TV Ratings (February 29, 2016 – Monday)
5. National TV Ratings (March 8, 2016 – Tuesday)
6. "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JULY 15-17, 2016)". Archived from the original on July 21, 2016.

External links

• We Will Survive at IMDb
• Official website