Home Sweet Home (2013 TV series)
{{Short description|2013 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=June 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Home Sweet Home title card.jpg
| alt = An image of a peep hole. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the right side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Fantasy drama
| developer = R.J. Nuevas
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Jules Dan Katanyag
- Lobert Villela
- Ma. Cristina Velasco}}
| director = Gil Tejada Jr.
| creative_director = Jun Lana
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| open_theme = "Home Sweet Home" by Jake Vargas, Bea Binene and Jillian Ward
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 64
| executive_producer = Joy Lumboy-Pili
| location = Bulacan, Philippines
| cinematography = Lito Mempin
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 30–45 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|4|22}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2013|7|19}}
}}
Home Sweet Home is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Raymart Santiago, Roxanne Guinoo, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene and Jillian Ward. It premiered on April 22, 2013 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 19, 2013 with a total of 64 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1XzNFa3nGn934Wq4b8rCKTwdU7gnGrI&si=0536IkEQegfB0gB_ |title=Home Sweet Home (Full Episode) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=April 1, 2025}}
Premise
The series revolves around the Caharian family and their magical adventures and misadventures as they explore and unravel the mysteries behind an old and abandoned house. In the story, whoever enters the old house will be trapped inside and a fake version (a doppelganger with opposite personality of the real one) will come out.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2013-04-16/8585/HOME-SWEET-HOME-brings-superior-family-entertainment-on-GMA |title=Home Sweet Home brings superior family entertainment on GMA |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 4, 2024}}
Cast and characters
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| image1 = Roxanne guinoo.JPG
| caption1 = Roxanne Guinoo
| alt1 = An image of Roxanne Guinoo.
| image2 = Bea Binene (cropped).jpg
| caption2 = Bea Binene
| alt2 = An image of Bea Binene.
| image3 = Gladys Reyes at the 25th PMPC Star Awards.jpg
| caption3 = Gladys Reyes
| alt3 = An image of Gladys Reyes.
| image4 = Walang tulugan 18th year anniversary 2014-05-08 03-34.jpg
| caption4 = Shermaine Santiago
| alt4 = An image of Shermaine Santiago.
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;Lead cast
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- Raymart Santiago as Reden Caharian{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11776/raymart-santiago-on-his-married-life-ldquomay-mga-pagsubok-pa-rinrdquo |title=Jennylyn Mercado: Yellow Sanctuary |website=PEP}}
- Roxanne Guinoo as Dulce Caharian{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38295/roxanne-guinoo-returns-to-the-limelight-agrees-to-play-mother-role-in-first-soap-as-kapuso |title=Roxanne Guinoo returns to the limelight; agrees to play mother role in first soap as Kapuso |website=PEP}}
- Jake Vargas as Benjie Caharian{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=7705&sid=4&subid=26#.UW-UwqKqksc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420015256/http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=7705&sid=4&subid=26 |archive-date=April 20, 2013 |title=Bea, Jake to finish their schooling no matter what |website=Manila Bulletin}}
- Bea Binene as Lucy Buena{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=7705&sid=4&subid=26#.UW-UwqKqksc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420015256/http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=7705&sid=4&subid=26 |archive-date=April 20, 2013 |title=Bea, Jake to finish their schooling no matter what |website=Manila Bulletin}}
- Jillian Ward as Jessie Caharian{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38304/jillian-ward39s-new-crush-is-alden-richards-kasi-mabait-po |title=Jillian Ward's new crush is Alden Richards: "Kasi, mabait po." |website=PEP}}
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;Supporting cast
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- Rain Quite as Ivan Caharian
- Celia Rodriguez as Pandora
- Gladys Reyes as Agoncilla Caharian{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38291/gladys-reyes-discovers-funny-side-of-raymart-santiago-while-working-on-home-sweet-home |title=Gladys Reyes discovers funny side of Raymart Santiago while working on Home Sweet Home |website=PEP}}
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Wendy del Valle{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38285/rochelle-pangilinan-on-doing-light-and-heavy-projects-alternately-ldquohindi-ako-masyadong-nagsasawa-kasi-meron-akong-dalawardquo |title=Cesar Montano: "I don't have a problem with PAMI." Pami: "Wala pa kaming dayalogo with Cesar." |website=PEP}}
- Teejay Marquez as Coco Buena{{cite web|url=http://www.pinoyparazzi.com/teejay-marquez-excited-sa-bagong-project/ |title=Teejay Marquez, excited sa bagong project |website=Pinoy Parazzi |date=April 3, 2013}}
- Shermaine Santiago as Dessa Buena
- Arthur Solinap and Patricia Ysmael as Kulay and Mikay{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38288/arthur-solinap-on-getting-a-lead-role-ldquosiyempre-deep-inside-gusto-kohelliprdquo |title=Claudine Barretto and Mark Anthony Fernandez can now look back at their young love with laughter |website=PEP}}
- Marky Lopez as Caloy
- Ernie Zarate as Duarte Caharian
- Ken Chan as Dane{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38273/ken-chan-respects-jake-vargas-bea-binene-loveteam-stays-away-from-bea |title=Ken Chan respects Jake Vargas-Bea Binene loveteam; stays away from Bea |website=PEP}}
- Buboy Villar as Django
- Arkin Magalona as Arko Buena
- Elle Ramirez as Chinggay
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;Guest cast
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- Lorna Tolentino as Azon{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38276/lorna-tolentino-confirms-breakup-of-son-renz-fernandez-with-maxene-magalona |title=Lorna Tolentino confirms breakup of son Renz Fernandez with Maxene Magalona |website=PEP}}
- Gerald Madrid as Gabby Buena
- Ricky Davao as Manolo
- Dinkee Doo, Jr. as Sidyo
- Alessandra De Rossi as the Ice Queen
- Marita Zobel as a witch
- Juancho Triviño as Adonis
- Yassi Pressman as Ella
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Development
The series was conceptualized and developed by R.J. Nuevas in early March 2013. The show's working title was "Bahay na Bato" ({{translation|house of stone}}) before being changed to Home Sweet Home.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2013/03/06/916231/sheena-tinigilan-na-ang-pagpaparinig-ng-tungkol-sa-kasinungalingan |title=Sheena tinigilan na ang pagpaparinig ng tungkol sa kasinungalingan |website=The Philippine Star}} The show's key target demographic were children (6-12 year old age) and preteens to adolescents (13-19 year old age), and aimed to entertain in a positive manner, at the same time inculcating traditional Filipino values and practices, such as importance of honesty, respect for parental authority, importance of a strong family and sportsmanship.
The cast came first before the concept of the series. The first actor to be cast was Raymart Santiago who played Reden Caharian.{{cite web|url=http://www.pinoystop.com/news/celebrity/444/raymart-santiago-can-relate-to-role-in-home-sweet-home |title=How to Clean the Top 5 Most Dirty Things at Home |date=April 18, 2020 |website=Pinoy Stop}} In an interview, Santiago—who has previously starred in the network's family-friendly series Bantatay and Futbolilits — revealed that he contributed creative input to make series even better. He also asked his children to help him decide on the kind of role he would take in the [new] show.{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/04/18/raymart-santiago-top-bills-home-sweet-home-278202 |title=Raymart Santiago top bills Home Sweet Home |website=SunStar |date=April 18, 2013}} Roxanne Guinoo was chosen to play Dulce Caharian. She said she easily accepted the role because, first, it's a mother role and "I want to explore the idea of having grown up kids. And it's very light. My kids will also get to see the show."{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/04/23/roxanne-guinoo-returns-tv-home-sweet-home-279041 |title=Roxanne Guinoo returns on TV via Home Sweet Home |website=SunStar |date=April 23, 2013}}
Reception
=Ratings=
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Home Sweet Home earned a 10.5% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/11801/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-april-19-to-25-minute-to-win-it-gains-strength-home-sweet- |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (April 19 to 25): Minute to Win It gains strength; Home Sweet Home beats rival show on pilot episode |author=Tuazon, Nikko |date=April 26, 2013 |website=PEP |access-date=January 25, 2018}} The final episode scored a 15.3% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/12277/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-july-15-to-21-2013-gma-739s-eat-bulagaand-mundo-mo39y-akin |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (July 15 to 21, 2013): GMA-7's Eat Bulaga and Mundo Mo'y Akin take over top spots for daytime and primetime block |author=Tuazon, Nikko |date=July 24, 2013 |website=PEP |access-date=March 1, 2018}}
=Critical response=
Aside from ratings, the series, as well as its actors were well received by critics. Mario E. Bautista of Malaya praised Raymart Santiago's acting performance, stated that "Raymart has become a very good actor as shown in his dual roles in Home Sweet Home. He plays two different characters as the real Reden (imprisoned in the haunted house battling dragons) and the fake Reden (who can be mean to people around him but pretends to be harmless in front of wife Roxanne Guinoo). We think he deserves to be nominated as best actor in the coming TV awards for his performance in this show."{{cite web|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/33103-raymart-still-cares-for-claudine |title=Raymart still cares for Claudine |website=Malaya |access-date=June 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624190454/http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/33103-raymart-still-cares-for-claudine |archive-date=June 24, 2013 |url-status=dead}}
Accolades
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|+ Accolades received by Home Sweet Home ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| 2013
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | {{Nominated}} |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/home_sweet_home}}
- {{IMDb title|3163298}}
Category:2013 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2013 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine fantasy television series