‘Yagit’ features child discovery from Cebu

CEBU, Philippines - Beginning today, GMA Network airs the remake of the well-loved drama series “Yagit,” on Afternoon Prime after “The Half Sisters.”

Created by Eddie Ilarde and Jose Miranda Cruz and became a household name in the 80s, GMA-7 takes pride in Yagit’s newest child wonders Chlaui Malayao, Zymic Jaranilla, Judie Dela Cruz, Jemwell Ventinilla who will breathe life to Eliza, Ding, Jocelyn, Tomtom, respectively.

“Yagit” also presents a stellar cast including: Yasmien Kurdi as Dolores Macabuhay, Eliza’s loving and selfless mother who came from a poor family and resorts to becoming a GRO to make ends meet; James Blanco as Victor Guison, Eliza’s rich and kind-hearted father who will easily fall in love with Dolores despite her social background; LJ Reyes as Flora Fabro, the stepmother of Jocelyn and Tomtom, who believes money makes the world go round; Renz Fernandez as Roman Guevarra, the good-looking policeman and protector of the Yagits; Kevin Santos as Kardo Macabuhay, Dolores’ ever-dependent brother and the father of Jocelyn and Tomtom; and Wowie de Guzman as Chito Asuncion, the vengeful ex-boyfriend of Dolores.

Completing the cast are Rich Asuncion as Odette, who feels she deserves Victor; Frank Magalona as Bruce, Victor’s rich best friend; Ina Feleo as Imelda, Dolores’ close friend who was also a GRO before; Maricris Garcia as Cece, Victor’s cousin and Bruce’s girlfriend; and Raquel Villavicencio as Donya Claudia, Victor’s judgmental mother who will do everything to ruin her son’s relationship with Dolores. Also joining them are Steph Yamut, a cheerful kid from the Cebu audition, who will be portraying the role of Tiffany and Jirvy dela Cruz, the actor who played Ding in the original series, will be portraying Kagawad Butch.

In the series, Eliza, Ding, Jocelyn, Tomtom will prove how the power of togetherness and true friendship can keep them positive amidst life’s challenges.

Making the viewers’ afternoon viewing even more memorable is Yagit’s theme song, “Basta’t Kasama Ka,” composed and performed by wordsmith Gloc-9 with “Protégé” finalist Lirah Bermudez. Meanwhile, adding a dramatic touch is its emotional theme song, “Kaming mga Yagit,” which is performed by Chlaui, Zymic, Judie, Jemwell.

Directed by Gina Alajar, “Yagit” will certainly appeal to Filipino viewers from all ages. Don’t miss the premiere of “Yagit” starting Monday before “Ang Lihim ni Annasandra.”  (FREEMAN)