Naku, Boss Ko!
{{Short description|2016 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=December 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Naku, Boss Ko! title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Tessie Tomas, Leo Martinez, Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia. The series title is displayed on the upper center of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = {{Plainlist|
| creator = Patty Mayor Gutierrez
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Rodolfo C. Vera
- Zig Dulay
- Eljay Deldoc}}
| director = Marlon N. Rivera
| starring = Ruru Madrid
| open_theme = "Hay Nako, Boss Ko!" by Betong Sumaya
| end_theme = "Sa 'Yo Lang ang Puso Ko" by Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 8
| executive_producer = Joseph Conrad P. Rubio
| location = Quezon City, Philippines
| cinematography = Lee Briones-Meily
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Genice Panuncio
- Jaybe Maquiran
- Kris Campanilla
- Thea Daguman
- Gavian Llave
- Tricia Adriano
- Erdy Tibayan
- Piah Luna
- Noli Enero
- Vince Peñas}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 26–32 minutes
| company = GMA News and Public Affairs
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2016|4|25}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2016|5|5}}
}}
{{Lang|tl|Naku, Boss Ko!}} ({{Translation|oh, my boss!}}) is a 2016 Philippine television drama political series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Marlon N. Rivera, it stars Ruru Madrid. It premiered on April 25, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 5, 2016 with a total of 8 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrbt2gyp4N45H8xrsQnS4PLd |title=Naku, Boss Ko! (Full episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 7, 2024}}
Premise
Jon G, a young and inexperienced mayoral candidate was made to run by his politician father. The drama satirizes and parodies traditional Philippine politics and exposes the absurdity and hypocrisy of some of the campaign strategies used by most politicians today to win voters. It aired for two weeks right before the presidential election on May 9.{{cite web|title=GMA's Naku, Boss Ko! wins Pinoy votes on primetime TV|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2016-04-28/22749/GMAs-Naku-Boss-Ko-wins-Pinoy-votes-on-primetime-TV |date=April 28, 2016 |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 30, 2016}}
Cast and characters
{{multiple image
| direction = horizontal
| header = Cast
| align = center
| total_width = 450
| image1 = Ruru Madrid.jpg
| caption1 = Ruru Madrid
| alt1 = An image of Ruru Madrid.
| image2 = Gabbi Garcia (2) - cropped.jpg
| caption2 = Gabbi Garcia
| alt2 = An image of Gabbi Garcia.
| image3 = Jackie Rice (Actress).jpg
| caption3 = Jackie Rice
| alt3 = An image of Jackie Rice.
}}
;Lead cast
- Ruru Madrid as Joven Jon Philip Ganid / Jon G.{{cite web|title=GabRu's comeback Telebabad show Naku Boss Ko trends on Twitter! |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2016-02-23/21710/GabRus-comeback-Telebabad-show-Naku-Boss-Ko-trends-on-Twitter?ref=showbiznews&item=1 |author=Rodriguez, Bea |date=February 23, 2016 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 24, 2016}}
;Supporting cast
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- Tessie Tomas as F
- Leo Martinez as Onofre Mesa Ganid / O.M.G.
- Gabbi Garcia as Cheverlyn "Che" Dimasupil
- Arianne Bautista as Angela Mae "Gelai" Inocente
- Jackie Rice as Margeaux
- Archie Adamos as Achil
- Jao Mapa as Pepe
- Glenda Garcia as Martha Dimasupil
- Love Añover-Lianko as Cora Kamkam
- Vince de Jesus as M
- Patani Daño as Dora Mae
- Pekto as C
- Jay Arcilla as Emil
- Maey Bautista as Eya Binabalita
- Lance Serrano as Rob
- Dang Cruz as a reporter
- Gene Padilla as a reporter
{{col div end}}
;Guest cast
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- Divine Aucina as Osang
- Mel Martinez as Hanash
- Martin del Rosario as Carlos Manalastas
- Benjamin Alves as Kenji "Ken G." Ganid
- Jen Rosendahl as Madonna
{{col div end}}
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila television ratings, the pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Naku, Boss Ko!}} earned a 10.9% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2016/05/april-25-april-27-2016-agb-nielsen/2/ |title=AGB Nielsen: Mega Manila TV Ratings – April 25 – 27, 2016 |date=May 1, 2016 |author=Mia, Ron |website=LionhearTV |access-date=May 9, 2019}} The final episode scored a 12.9% rating.{{cite web|title=AGB Nielsen: Mega Manila TV Ratings – May 5 – 8, 2016 |date=May 20, 2016 |author=Mia, Ron |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2016/05/may-5-may-8-2016-tv-ratings/2/ |website=LionhearTV |access-date=May 9, 2019}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/naku_boss_ko}}
- {{IMDb title|5665356}}
Category:2016 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2016 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine political television series
Category:Philippine television miniseries
Category:Television shows set in Quezon City
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