Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law
{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}
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{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2025}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Lilet Matias Attorney at Law title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Jo Berry, with Lady Justice on her back, over a white and beige background. The series title is displayed on the lower part of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Legal drama
| creator = J-mee Katanyag
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- J-mee Katanyag
- Marlon Miguel
- Benson Logronio
- Jai Shane Cañete
- Liberty Trinidad}}
| director = Adolfo Alix Jr.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/173492/adolf-alix-jr-on-bela-padilla-enchong-dee-fan-mode-a734-20230523 |title=Direk Adolf Alix Jr., instrumental sa selfie nina Bela Padilla at Enchong Dee kina Song Joong-ki at Cate Blanchett |author=Gabinete, Jojo |date=May 23, 2023 |website=PEP |access-date=October 20, 2023}}
| creative_director = Aloy Adlawan
| starring = Jo Berry
| open_theme = "May Nagmamahal Sa'yo" by Hannah Precillas
| theme_music_composer = Ann Margaret Figueroa
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 258
| list_episodes = List of Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law episodes
| executive_producer = Arlene Del Rosario-Pilapil
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 23–31 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment Group
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|3|4}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2025|2|8}}
}}
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law is a Philippine television legal drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., it stars Jo Berry in the title role. It premiered on March 4, 2024 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on February 8, 2025, with a total of 258 episodes.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/features/106508/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-nears-its-final-fight-for-justice/story/ |title=Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law nears its final fight for justice |date=February 7, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 8, 2025}}
The series is originally titled as Atty. Mataas.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/170794/gma-7-shows-2023-a5132-20230111-lfrm |title=Voltes V: Legacy, Lolong book 2, Luv Is: Caught in His Arms lead GMA 2023 offerings |author=Baylon, Khryzztine Joy |date=January 11, 2023 |website=PEP |access-date=August 2, 2024}} It is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law (Full Episodes) - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrZTkRjVkZdnR2faJMx_Qsa4&si=nwOUvLRoOrxGYaIt |website=YouTube |access-date=January 18, 2025}}
Premise
Attorney Lilet Matias sets to deliver justice to the people who are belittled by the public. As she helps defending people from discrimination, abuse and poor living conditions — she will encounter a legal case that will lead to the reopening of her scars from her past.{{cite web|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/03/01/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-brings-justice-and-hope-to-viewers-this-march/ |title=Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law brings justice and hope to viewers this March |date=March 1, 2024 |website=BusinessMirror |access-date=April 19, 2024}}
Cast and characters
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;Lead cast
- Jo Berry{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/05/jo-berry-to-star-in-the-upcoming-gma-legal-drama-series-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law/ |title=Jo Berry to star in the upcoming GMA Network legal drama series Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law! |author=Larry |date=May 14, 2023 |website=LionHearTV |access-date=May 15, 2024}} as Lilet Mercado-Matias / Lily Magbanua-Engano{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/235452/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-kumpirmasyon-sa-tunay-na-nanay-ni-lilet-teaser-ep-82/video |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Kumpirmasyon sa tunay na nanay ni Lilet (Teaser Ep. 82) |website=GMA Network |access-date=June 27, 2024}}
;Supporting cast
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- Sheryl Cruz as Patricia Valdez-Engano{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2023/05/19/2267370/sheryl-aminadong-5050-sila-ng-mister-sa-anak-/ |title=Sheryl, aminadong 50/50 sila ng mister sa anak |author=Calderon, Nora |date=May 19, 2023 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=May 15, 2024}}
- Bobby Andrews as Ramiro "Ramir" Engano{{cite web|url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/justice-and-hope/?amp |title=Justice and hope |date=February 27, 2024 |website=Malaya |access-date=July 3, 2024}}
- Jason Abalos{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2023/10/10/2302573/jason-abalos-gustong-ibalik-ang-alindog |title=Jason Abalos, gustong ibalik ang alindog |author=Mendoza, Ruel |date=October 10, 2023 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=October 20, 2023}} as Bonifacio "Boni" Linao
- Rita Avila{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2023/10/08/2302129/junior-actress-di-kinabog-si-young-actress/ |title=Junior actress, 'di kinabog si young actress |author=Nardo, Jun |date=October 8, 2023 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=October 20, 2023}} as Lorena Sanchez-de Leon
- Maricel Laxa as Meredith "Mer" Magbanua-Simmons{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/110170/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-brings-justice-and-hope-to-viewers-this-march/story |title=Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law brings justice and hope to viewers this March |date=February 26, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 6, 2025}}
- Analyn Barro as Aera Simmons
- Shermaine Santiago as Leilani "Lani" Baldivino-Matias
- Lloyd Samartino as Constantino de Leon
- Troy Montero{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/379735/kris-naging-tulay-sa-love-story-nina-aubrey-miles-at-troy-montero |title=Kris naging tulay sa love story nina Aubrey Miles at Troy Montero |author=Santiago, Ervin |website=Inquirer Bandera |date=March 13, 2024 |access-date=July 3, 2024}} as Spanky Macaraig
- Glenda Garcia as Cecilia "Ces / Tinang" Matias
- Jenzel Angeles as Melissa Mariano{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/378403/jo-berry-feel-na-feel-ang-matinding-pressure-bilang-lawyer-sa-lilet-matias |title=Jo Berry feel na feel ang sobrang pressure bilang lawyer sa Lilet Matias |author=Santiago, Ervin |website=Inquirer Bandera |date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=July 15, 2024}}
- EA Guzman as Kurt Ignacio
- Ariel Villasanta as Raymundo "Emong" Matias
- Joaquin Domagoso as Innocencio "Inno" de Leon
- Zonia Mejia as Trixie Engano
- Hannah Arguelles as Melanie "Melay" Matias
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;Guest cast
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- Martin del Rosario as younger Ramir
- Yvette Sanchez{{cite web|title=Cast ng Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law, nagsimula nang mag-taping |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/102143/cast-ng-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-nagsimula-nang-mag-taping/story?amp |date=June 5, 2023 |website=GMA Network |access-date=May 15, 2024}} as younger Patricia
- Joyce Ching as younger Ces
- Gina Alajar as Liberty Villaroman{{cite web|url=https://qa.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2024/04/13/2347364/lilet-matias-bigatin-ang-mga-guest |title=Lilet Matias, bigatin ang mga guest! |date=April 13, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=June 7, 2024}}
- Nora Aunor as Charito "Chato" Mercado{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2024/01/26/2328614/gabbi-pinalitan-sa-serye-nina-carla-bea |title=Gabbi, pinalitan sa serye nina Carla at Bea! |author=Miralles, Nitz |date=January 26, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=June 3, 2024}}
- Prince Villanueva as Ernest Pascual
- Charee Pineda as Vicky
- Max Collins as Katarina Almodal
- Boboy Garrovillo as Zopronio Azala
- Odette Khan as Serafina Agustin
- Johnny Revilla as Rico Mariano
- Gilleth Sandico as Sally Veloso
- Camille Prats{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/110397/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-inspired-by-jo-berry-says-headwriter/story?amp |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law inspired by Jo Berry, says headwriter |author=Eusebio, Aaron Brennt |date=March 4, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 4, 2024}} as Monica Umni
- Maybelline dela Cruz as Nymia Ozdemir
- Geraldine Villamil as Edna Montinola
- Ella Cristofani as Melissa's Friend
- Isabel Oli{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2024/02/14/2333230/kim-paulo-may-valentine-date |title=Kim at Paulo, may Valentine date |author= Miralles, Nitz |date=February 14, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=March 4, 2024}} as younger Mer
- Caitlyn Stave as Yurie
- Liezel Lopez as younger Lorena{{cite web|title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/100044355972980/posts/pfbid0dJoALXyu2iReK69yYUPmfeV9hiCiBFLhLLo8Bzvwh42gmTReqJfE9iez9qxQgv1ul/?app=fbl |website=Facebook |access-date=April 5, 2024}}
- Lucho Ayala as younger Constantino
- Bodjie Pascua as Isko
- Mikee Quintos as Lovely "Langgay" Mercado-Veloso{{cite web|url=https://tonite.abante.com.ph/2024/03/01/nora-kinasuhan-ng-murder/ |title=Nora kinasuhan ng 'murder' |date=March 1, 2024 |website=Abante |access-date=July 10, 2024}}
- Royce Cabrera as Ricardo "Karding" Veloso
- Gigi Locsin as Lydia
- Brianna Advincula as younger Langgay
- Juharra Asayo as Hope Umni
- Rocco Nacino as Samson Guerrero{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/114723/rocco-nacino-guest-star-sa-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law/story |title=Rocco Nacino, guest star sa Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law |author=Eusebio, Aaron Brennt |date=August 2, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=August 2, 2024}}
- Winwyn Marquez as Feliz Guerrero
- Lianne Valentin as Aila Ocampo
- Kristoffer Martin as Genesis Ocampo
- Lui Manansala as Luisa Sarabia
- Arra San Agustin as Estar Valencia{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/244908/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-meredith-at-tinang-ces-maghaharap-na-teaser-ep-128 |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Meredith at Tinang Ces, maghaharap na! (Teaser Ep. 128) |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 2, 2024}}
- Jon Lucas as Kenneth Briones{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1133401304815058&set=pb.100044355972980.-2207520000&type=3 |title=Anong kahihinatnan ng kwento ni Estar? |website=Facebook |access-date=September 17, 2024}}
- Tom Rodriguez as Renan Alon
- Shyr Valdez as Evelyn Magas
- Benhur Abalos as himself{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2024/11/17/2400775/willie-araw-araw-na-kumakampanya-sa-kanyang-programa/ |title=Willie, araw-araw na kumakampanya sa kanyang programa |author=Rula, Gorgy |date=November 17, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=November 19, 2024}}
- Allen Dizon as Tomas{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/258344/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-allen-dizon-as-tomas-teaser/evideo |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Allen Dizon as Tomas (Teaser) |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 6, 2024}}
- Rhian Ramos as Mia{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/258343/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-rhian-ramos-as-mia-teaser/evideo |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Rhian Ramos as Mia (Teaser) |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 6, 2024}}
- Rita Daniela as Rebecca Palacios
- Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios
- Maxine Medina as Sabrina{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/263569/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-sabrina-is-still-alive-episode-231/video |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Sabrina is still alive! (Episode 231) |date=January 8, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=January 13, 2025}}
- Rafael Rosell as Alex Romantico{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/119410/rafael-rosell-mapapanood-sa-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law/story |title=Rafael Rosell, mapapanood sa Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law |author=Eusebio, Aaron Brennt |date=January 23, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=January 23, 2025}}
- Janice de Belen as Clarisse Zamora{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law/266173/lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-atty-clarisse-zamora-abogado-ni-patricia-engano/video |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Atty. Clarisse Zamora, abogado ni Patricia Engano |date=January 28, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=January 29, 2025}}
- Dingdong Dantes{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/934777/dingdong-dantes-to-make-special-appearance-in-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-finale-week/story/ |title=Dingdong Dantes to make special appearance in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law finale week |author=Basina, Carby Rose |date=January 31, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 1, 2025}}
- Kylie Padilla as Marilou Sabanal{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D65i5XvqJMA |title=Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law: Kylie Padilla as Atty. Marilou Sabanal |website=YouTube |date=February 7, 2025 |access-date=February 9, 2025}}
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Casting
In December 2024, actresses Jean Garcia and Rita Daniela both made an appearance in the series, portraying the same character they played in the Philippine television crime drama series Widows' War.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/118649/jean-garcia-excited-sa-major-crossover-ng-widows-war-at-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law/story |title=Jean Garcia, excited sa major crossover ng Widows' War at Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law |author=Chua, EJ |date=December 26, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 27, 2024}}
Production
Principal photography commenced on June 3, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/102143/cast-ng-lilet-matias-attorney-at-law-nagsimula-nang-mag-taping/story?amp |title=Cast ng Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law, nagsimula nang mag-taping |author=Hilario, Abbygael |date=June 5, 2023 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 20, 2023}}
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Lilet Matias: Attorney at Law earned an 8.4% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/03/lilet-matiasattorney-at-law-pilot/ |title=How did Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law pilot fare in TV ratings? |author=Mia, Ron |date=March 8, 2024 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=March 8, 2024}} The final episode scored an 8% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2025/02/lilet-matias-finale/ |title=Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law exits TV screens on a high note |author=Mia, Ron |date=February 24, 2025 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=February 25, 2025}}
Accolades
Legacy
Actress Jo Berry appeared in the Philippine television crime drama series, Widows' War, portraying the same character she played in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law.{{cite web|url=https://tonite.abante.com.ph/2024/12/11/tom-rodriguez-bagong-pasok-sa-serye-ni-carla-abellana/ |title=Tom Rodriguez bagong pasok sa serye ni Carla Abellana |author=Miralles, Nitz |date=December 11, 2024 |website=Abante |access-date=December 14, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/lilet_matias_attorney_at_law}}
- {{IMDb title|31242134}}
Category:2024 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2025 Philippine television series endings
Category:Courtroom drama television series
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine legal drama television series
Category:Television series about lawyers
Category:Television series by GMA Entertainment Group
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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