Maka (TV series)
{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Maka (TV series) title card.jpg
| alt = An image of nine hands doing a peace sign, with a blue sky and white clouds on the background. The series title is displayed on the upper left side of the image.
| caption = Season 2 title card
| genre = {{Plainlist|
- Teen drama{{cite web|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/youth-oriented-drama-series-maka-set-to-inspire-viewers-across-generations |title=Youth-oriented drama series Maka set to inspire viewers across generations |date=September 22, 2024 |website=SunStar |access-date=November 15, 2024}}
- Musical}}
| creator = Rod Marmol
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Ceres Helga Barrios
- May Delos Santos
- Troy Espiritu}}
| director = Rod Marmol{{cite web|url=https://tonite.abante.com.ph/2024/09/17/romnick-propesor-sa-trinity/ |title=Romnick propesor sa Trinity |author=Miralles, Nitz |date=September 17, 2024 |website=Abante |access-date=October 7, 2024}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Romnick Sarmenta
- Zephanie
- Marco Masa
- Ashley Sarmiento
- Dylan Menor
- John Clifford
- Olive May}}
| open_theme = "Patuloy ang Pangarap" by Zephanie
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 24
| executive_producer = Richell Equiron
| cinematography = Jonjon Corpus
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Mark Andrew Antonio
- Bunny Sison
- Jack Cabayanan
- Fredie Abril}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 27–29 minutes
| company = GMA Public Affairs
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|9|21}}
| last_aired = present
}}
Maka (stylized in all caps) is a Philippine television drama teen series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol, it stars Romnick Sarmenta, Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, Olive May and John Clifford. It premiered on September 21, 2024, on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk250GTsLEsv2gqa0HcRb2QciJXrQYyTu |title=Maka {{!}} Full Episodes - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=April 17, 2025}}
Premise
V returns to his hometown and hesitant to teach in Douglas MacArthur High School. By serving as a mentor, he will learn lessons from his students.{{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314500003/maka-lead-star-finds-groove-in-acting-and-singing.html |title=Maka lead star finds groove in acting and singing |author=Wang, Nickie |date=September 20, 2024 |website=Manila Standard |access-date=October 8, 2024}}
Cast and characters
File:Romnick Sarmenta in 2023.jpg
;Lead cast
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- Romnick Sarmenta{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/395551/payo-ni-romnick-sa-cast-ng-maka-kilalaning-mabuti-ang-sarili-nyo |title=Payo ni Romnick sa cast ng Maka: Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili n'yo |author=Santiago, Ervin |date=September 19, 2024 |website=Inquirer Bandera |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Victor "V" Felipe{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/maka/21257/the-cast-of-gen-z-series-maka-during-their-pictorial/photo/289125/zephanie |title=The cast of Gen Z series Maka during their pictorial |author=Anoc, Aimee |date=August 14, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 24, 2024}}
An art teacher in MAKA high in charge of training the students for the upcoming regional drama competition.
- Zephanie Dimaranan{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/182980/maka-young-stars-romnick-sarmenta-a4118-20240919 |title=Maka young stars, na-intimidate kay Romnick Sarmenta |date=September 19, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Zeph Molina
A student of the Arts and Performance section who has an excellent skill in singing.
- Marco Masa{{cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/former-child-stars-marco-masa-ashley-sarmiento-and-the-cast-of-maka-visit-367903 |title=Former child stars Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, and the cast of Maka visit It's Showtime! |date=September 21, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Corporation |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Marco Reyes
A choir member and a student of the Arts and Performance section.
- Ashley Sarmiento{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/392613/zephanie-marco-ashley-bibida-sa-gma-gen-z-series-na-maka |title=Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na Maka |author=Santiago, Ervin |website=Inquirer Bandera |date=August 15, 2024 |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Ash Salonga
She is known popularly for her online dance videos and Marco's love interest.
- Dylan Menor{{cite web|url=https://tempo.com.ph/2024/09/20/maka-inspiring-youth-centric-drama/ |title=Maka : Inspiring youth-centric drama |date=September 20, 2024 |website=Tempo |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Dylan Dela Paz
Known as the school's "heartthrob" and bully and Zeph's love interest.
- Olive May{{cite web|url=https://malaya.com.ph/the-fresh-faces-of-gen-z-take-center-stage/ |title=The fresh faces of Gen Z take center stage |date=September 23, 2024 |website=Malaya |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Livvy Ilagan
A student who has a passion in writing songs and has a talent in acting.
- John Clifford{{cite web|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/maka-set-to-inspire-viewers-across-generations |title=Maka set to inspire viewers across generations |date=September 23, 2024 |website=SunStar |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as JC Serano
A student in MAKA high and a make-up artist of dead people in their funeral home.
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;Supporting cast
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- Chanty Videla{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/183002/chanty-network-transfers-a745-20240921 |title=Chanty recalls network transfers from ABS-CBN to TV5 to GMA-7 |author=Gonzales, Rommel |date=September 21, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Chanty Villanueva
- Sean Lucas{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/20/romnick-sarmenta-s-advice-to-gen-z-artists-kilalaning-mabuti-ang-sarili-1 |title=Romnick Sarmenta's advice for Gen Z artists: 'Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili' |author=Alcantara, Carissa |date=September 20, 2024 |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=October 7, 2024}} as Sean Dimaculangan
- May Ann Basa as May Ann Cortez
- Jojo Alejar as Mark{{cite web|url=https://malaya.com.ph/romnick-sarmenta-eager-to-connect-with-genz/ |title=Romnick Sarmenta eager to connect with GenZ |date=September 19, 2024 |website=Malaya |access-date=October 7, 2024}}
- Carmen Soriano
- Maricar de Mesa as Tonette
- Tina Paner as Nadia Molina
- Sharmaine Arnaiz as Glenda Ilagan
- Elijah Alejo as Elijah Rodente (season 2){{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/maka/119598/maka-season-2-features-the-new-journey-of-the-gen-z-barkada-in-macarthur-academy/story |title=Maka Season 2 features the new journey of the Gen Z Barkada in MacArthur Academy |date=January 30, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 6, 2025}}
- Bryce Eusebio as Bryce Hernandez (season 2)
- Shan Vesagas as Shan Rodente (season 2)
- Josh Ford as Josh Taylor (season 2)
- Cheovy Walter (season 2)
- MJ Encabo (season 2)
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Seasons
{{Series overview
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| episodes1 = 13
| start1 = {{Start date|2024|9|21}}
| end1 = {{End date|2024|12|14}}
| episodes2 = 11
| start2 = {{Start date|2025|2|1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/maka/119428/maka-season-2-cast-may-pasiip-sa-kanilang-bagong-school/story |title=Maka season 2 cast, may pasilip sa kanilang bagong school |author=Anoc, Aimee |date=January 23, 2025 |website=GMA Network |access-date=January 29, 2025}}
| end2 =
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Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Maka earned a 6.6% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/09/gma-maka-pilot/ |title=How did the Saturday afternoon viewers receive GMA Network's youth-oriented show Maka? |date=September 27, 2024 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=October 7, 2024}} The second season premiere scored a 3.9% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2025/02/maka-2-pilot-tolome-3-finale/ |title=How Did Maka Season 2 pilot, Tolome: Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 3 finale fare in TV ratings? |author=Mia, Ron |date=February 12, 2025 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=February 14, 2025}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by Maka ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan=2 | 2025
| rowspan=2 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Mini Series | Maka | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=2 | {{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/595670/pmpc-star-awards-for-television-bares-list-of-nominees |title=PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees |author=Mallorca, Hannah |date=February 2, 2025 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=February 3, 2025}} |
| Best New Male TV Personality
| Dylan Menor | {{Nominated}} |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/maka}}
- {{IMDb title|33397854}}
{{GMA Network current original programming}}
{{GMA Integrated News and GMA Public Affairs current programming}}
Category:2024 Philippine television series debuts
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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