‘Second Chances’ premieres Monday

CEBU, Philippines – Beginning this Monday, January 12, a compelling and encouraging series will captivate the hearts of Kapuso viewers as GMA Network presents an emotionally engaging primetime drama program titled “Second Chances.”

The series is a story about heartache and the love that heals it which topbills Jennylyn Mercado, Camille Prats, Rafael Rosell, and Raymart Santiago. It will dramatically narrate how an opportunity can change someone’s life and will also provide a powerful response to viewers’ demand for validation that indeed, we all deserve a second chance.

Fresh from her success at the recently concluded 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival, Best Actress and one of the Kapuso prime leading ladies, Jennylyn once again delivers an unquestionable performance as Lyra Bermudez. Her life suddenly changes when a tragedy befalls her family and she loses both her husband and son in an instant.

All set to show a new dimension to her acting ability is Camille, who will portray the character of Rebecca Villacorta, the childhood friend of Lyra –a bipolar who became addicted to drugs as she pines for the son she lost.

Returning to primetime is sought-after leading man Rafael as Jerome Padilla. He is a lawyer who has always loved Lyra even before she married her late husband.

Seasoned actor Raymart also breathes life to the character of a single father and widower, Bernard Castelo. He finds the meaning of life and how to love again when he meets Lyra.

Under the helm of critically-acclaimed director Laurice Guillen, “Second Chances” also stars Roi Vinzon, Miriam Quiambao, Gerard Pizarras, Frencheska Farr, Miggs Cuaderno, Joshen Bernardo, and Chynna Ortaleza with special participation of Luis Alandy, Jackie Rice, Glenda Garcia, Ayen Laurel and Ricky Davao.

The creative team is composed of Creative Director Roy Iglesias; Creative Head for Primetime, Concept Creator and Headwriter RJ Nuevas; Writers Des Severino, Lobert Villela, and Onay Sales; and Brainstormers Nehem Dallego and Kenneth Enriquez.

“Second Chances,” created by the GMA Drama group, is supervised by the Executive-in-Charge of Production Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Drama Redgie A. Magno; AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Program Manager Helen Rose S. Sese; and Executive Producer  Carol Galve.

Don’t miss the much-awaited telecast of “Second Chances” beginning Monday on GMA Telebabad. (PR)