Bihag (TV series)
{{Short description|2019 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=December 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Bihag title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Sophie Albert, Jason Abalos, Max Collins, Mark Herras, Raphael Landicho and Neil Ryan Sese. The series title is displayed on the lower side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| alt_name = The Silent Thief{{cite web|url=http://www.gmaworldwide.tv/programs/1/series/1/contemporary-drama/1/show/516/the-silent-thief/ |title=The Silent Thief |website=GMA Worldwide |access-date=April 6, 2019}}
| genre = Crime drama
| creator = Suzette Doctolero
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Suzette Doctolero
- Maria Zita S. Garganera
- Jason John Lim
- John Roque}}
| director = Neal del Rosario
| creative_director = Aloy Adlawan
| starring = Max Collins
| theme_music_composer = Ann Margaret Figueroa
| open_theme = "Walang Ganti" by Maricris Garcia
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 98
| list_episodes = List of Bihag episodes
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Darling Pulido
- Kj Corpus}}
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Mark Anthony Valderrama
- Ver Bertucio}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 18–33 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment Group
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2019|4|1}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2019|8|16}}
}}
{{Lang|tl|Bihag}} ({{Translation|captive}} / international title: The Silent Thief) is a 2019 Philippine television drama crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Neal del Rosario, it stars Max Collins. It premiered on April 1, 2019 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on August 16, 2019 with a total of 98 episodes.
Originally titled as Ganti and later Stolen, it was later renamed to Bihag. The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrYrWACctarhlUc2JwwhgwZb |title=Bihag {{!}} Full Episodes - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 7, 2024}}
Premise
The lives of married couple, Jessie and Brylle will be disturbed after their son is abducted. Jessie is dissonant finding her son, because she cannot believe why someone would hurt her family.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/bihag/about/ |title=About Bihag |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 24, 2019}}
Cast and characters
{{multiple image
| direction = horizontal
| header = Cast
| align = center
| total_width = 450
| image1 = Max Collins2.jpeg
| caption1 = Max Collins
| alt1 = An image of Max Collins.
| image2 = Mark Herras 05.jpg
| caption2 = Mark Herras
| alt2 = An image of Mark Herras.
| image3 = Jason Abalos.jpg
| caption3 = Jason Abalos
| alt3 = An image of Jason Abalos.
}}
;Lead cast
- Max Collins as Jessica "Jessie" Medina-Alejandro{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/48246/tikman-ang-tamis-at-pait-ng-paghihiganti-sa-stolen/story |title=Tikman ang tamis at pait ng paghihiganti sa Stolen |author=Ruiz, Marah |website=GMA Network |date=February 11, 2019 |access-date=February 12, 2019}}
;Supporting cast
{{col div}}
- Mark Herras as Larry Pineda
- Jason Abalos as Brylle Alejandro{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28803/jason-abalos-max-collins-to-top-bill-new-gma-7-series |title=Jason Abalos, Max Collins to top bill new GMA-7 series |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |website=PEP |date=November 17, 2018 |access-date=November 18, 2018}}
- Neil Ryan Sese as Amado Anzures
- Sophie Albert as Regina Marie "Reign Marie" Sison{{cite web|author=Anarcon, James Patrick |title=Sophie Albert replaces Kim Domingo in GMA-7 teleserye Stolen |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29293/sophie-albert-replaces-kim-domingo-in-gma-7-teleserye-stolen |website=PEP |date=March 5, 2019 |access-date=March 7, 2019}}
- Raphael Landicho as Ethan James M. Alejandro
- Glenda Garcia as Emilou Alejandro
- Nicole Kim Donesa as Martha Dampit{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8VoZpaxtE |title=Bihag: Pagbaluktot ni Reign sa katotohanan |website=YouTube |date=July 5, 2019}}
- Biboy Ramirez as Gino "Gene" Chavez
- Jade Lopez as Liza Chavez
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;Guest cast
{{col div}}
- Celine Juan as Gigi
- Andrew Ferrer as Drew
- Joseph Izon as Reyes
- Luri Vincent Nalus as Boy
- Star Orjaliza as Marijoy
- Mike Agassi as Nico
{{col div end}}
Casting
Actress Kim Domingo was initially hired for a role, and eventually backed out during pre-production due to the character's role. Actress Sophie Albert later took her role.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/24293/kim-domingo-tinanggihan-ang-sobrang-seksing-role-sa-new-kapuso-serye |title=Kim Domingo, tinanggihan ang sobrang seksing role sa new Kapuso serye |date=December 16, 2018 |website=PEP |access-date=February 11, 2019}}
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Bihag}} earned a 5.2% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/152822/gma-kabit-serye-ratings-a724-20200724-lfrm2 |title=10 GMA-7 "kabitan serye" and their performance in ratings game |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=July 24, 2020 |website=PEP |access-date=January 22, 2024}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by {{Lang|tl|Bihag}} ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan=3 | 2019
| rowspan=3 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime TV Series | Bihag | {{Nominated}} |
| Best Drama Actress
| {{Nominated}} |
| Best Child Performer
| Raphael Landicho | {{Nominated}} |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/bihag}}
- {{IMDb title|10100576}}
Category:2019 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2019 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine crime drama television series
Category:Television series about families
Category:Television series by GMA Entertainment Group
Category:Television shows about adultery
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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