One of the Baes

{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}

{{Use Philippine English|date=November 2024}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2019}}

{{Infobox television

| image = One of the Baes title card.jpg

| alt = An image with a gold land, with purple and orange backdrop. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.

| caption = Title card

| alt_name = My Crown Princess{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2673212239406221&id=1140484462679014 |title=My Crown Princess |date=October 28, 2019 |access-date=December 2, 2019 |website=Facebook}}

| genre = {{Plainlist|

| writer = {{Plainlist|

  • Volta Delos Santos
  • Abet Pagdanganan Raz
  • Lester Malabanan
  • Aya Anunciacion
  • Janina Acosta
  • Anthony Rodulfo}}

| director = {{Plainlist|

  • King Mark Baco
  • Michael Christian Cardoz}}

| starring = {{Plainlist|

| theme_music_composer = Vehnee Saturno

| open_theme = "Kaba" by Ken Chan and Rita Daniela

| country = Philippines

| language = Tagalog

| num_episodes = 90

| list_episodes = List of One of the Baes episodes

| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|

  • David Alayon Ramos Jr.
  • Jaypril Bautista Jaring}}

| editor = {{Plainlist|

  • Piah Luna
  • Norman Jasm Cuala}}

| camera = Multiple-camera setup

| runtime = 26–39 minutes

| company = GMA News and Public Affairs

| network = GMA Network

| first_aired = {{Start date|2019|9|30}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2020|1|31}}

}}

One of the Baes (international title: My Crown Princess) is a Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco and Michael Christian Cardoz, it stars Ken Chan in the title role and Rita Daniela. It premiered on September 30, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 31, 2020 with a total of 90 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOraUANad0hH8qoJyb44_io6L |title=One of the Baes {{!}} Full Episode - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 7, 2024}}

Premise

Jowalyn Biglangdapa is willing to do anything to become a ship captain including sidelining her love life. One day, she will meet Grant Altamirano, whom will find out that Jowalyn is the one he's looking for.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/one_of_the_baes/about/ |title=One of the Baes |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 19, 2019}}

Cast and characters

;Lead cast

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  • Ken Chan as Grant Altamirano{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/hashtag/content/701523/ken-chan-rita-daniela-and-the-rest-of-one-of-the-baes-cast-join-viral-agechallenge/story/ |website=GMA Network |title=Ken Chan, Rita Daniela and the rest of One of the Baes cast join viral #AgeChallenge |date=July 18, 2019 |access-date=August 5, 2018}}
  • Rita Daniela as Jowalyn "Jowa" Biglangdapa / Princess Aragoza{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/144645/ken-chan-at-rita-daniela-balik-tambalan-sa-one-of-the-baes-a4118-20190717 |title=Ken Chan at Rita Daniela, balik-tambalan sa One of the Baes |website=PEP |access-date=August 5, 2019}}

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;Supporting cast

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  • Roderick Paulate as Paps Fernando Biglangdapa / Victoria
  • Amy Austria as Josephine "Jo" Rubio / Josephine De La Cruz-Aragoza
  • Melanie Marquez as Alona Aragoza{{cite web|author=Garcia, Cara Emmeline |title=Watch: Melanie Marquez, big kontrabida comeback sa One of the Baes |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/53523/watch-melanie-marquez-big-kontrabida-comeback-sa-one-of-the-baes/story |website=GMA Network |date=August 8, 2019 |access-date=August 11, 2019}}
  • Tonton Gutierrez as Francis Aragoza
  • Jestoni Alarcon as Steve Altamirano{{cite web|author=Geli, Bianca |title=In Photos: One of the Baes cast pictorial |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/11071/in-photos-one-of-the-baes-cast-pictorial/photo/134618/ken-chan |website=GMA Network |date=July 26, 2019 |access-date=August 11, 2019}}
  • Archie Alemania as Efren "Bagets" Reynes
  • Kenneth Medrano as Gary Balencia
  • James Teng as Amador "Amay" Amador
  • Edgar Allan Guzman as Charles Altamirano
  • Rodjun Cruz as Martin Rivera{{cite web|author=Geli, Bianca |title=Look: One of the Baes{{'}} cast in their grand press con |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/one_of_the_baes/11404/look-one-of-the-baes-cast-in-their-grand-press-con/photo |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 26, 2019 |date=September 26, 2019}}
  • Joyce Ching as Xtina Aguilar
  • Maureen Larrazabal as Carmina Rivera-Biglangdapa
  • Buboy Villar as Okoy McCormick
  • Jelai Andres as Dorina "Dorie" Quirino
  • Mahal as Floribeth Higantes
  • Dyosa Pockoh as Dyosa
  • Inday Garutay as Inday
  • Joel Palencia as Manalo
  • Renz Lagria as Atienza

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;Guest cast

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Production

Principal photography commenced on July 29, 2019.{{cite web|author=Geli, Bianca |title=Look: Rita Daniela and Ken Chan's first taping day for One of the Baes |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/one_of_the_baes/53281/look-rita-daniela-and-ken-chans-first-taping-day-for-one-of-the-baes/story |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 18, 2023 |date=July 29, 2019}} Filming concluded on January 21, 2020.{{cite web|title=Ken Chan and Rita Daniela say ending of One of the Baes is 'bittersweet' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/723139/ken-chan-and-rita-daniela-say-ending-of-one-of-the-baes-is-bittersweet/story/ |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 18, 2023 |date=January 22, 2020}}

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of One of the Baes earned an 8.5% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/146539/one-of-the-baes-pilot-episode-vs-the-killer-bride-who-wins-in-the-ratings-game-a724-20191003 |title=One of the Baes pilot episode vs. The Killer Bride: who wins in the ratings game? |date=October 3, 2019 |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |website=PEP |access-date=January 22, 2024}}

Accolades

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|+ Accolades received by One of the Baes

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2019

| 9th OFW Gawad Parangal

| Most Popular Love Team

| Ken Chan, Rita Daniela

| {{Won}}

| {{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/57177/gma-shows-and-personalities-kinilala-sa-9th-ofw-gawad-parangal/story |title=GMA shows and personalities, kinilala sa 9th OFW Gawad Parangal |author=Garcia, Cara Emmeline |date=December 9, 2019 |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 20, 2020}}

rowspan=2 | 2021

| rowspan=2 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television

| Best Drama Supporting Actor

| Roderick Paulate

| {{Won}}

| rowspan=2 | {{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/159602/34th-star-awards-for-television-nominees-a724-20210720-lfrm |title=34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=July 20, 2021 |website=PEP |access-date=July 22, 2021}}

Best Primetime Drama Series

| One of the Baes

| {{Nominated}}

References

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