A merrier Christmas with Jillian

MANILA, Philippines - The most awaited season of the year gets merrier and extra exciting as GMA 7 presents its holiday primetime treat with the newest heartwarming tale led by the cutest and the most perfect gift to give this Christmas — Jillian: Namamasko Po!

Beginning last Nov. 29 on GMA Telebabad, Jillian: Namamasko Po! features an amusing story with a star-studded cast that will tickle the imagination and touch the hearts of the viewers.

Jillian: Namamasko Po! stars the multi-faceted artist, comedian and Asian TV awards three-time recipient, Michael V. He will veer away from his comedy and shift to his special drama appearance to join Jillian: Namamasko Po! as Santa Claus.

Famas and Urian Best Supporting Actor Wendell Ramos will also join GMA’s newest Christmas series as Nelson, father of a sick child and a TV repairman.

Queen of Television Drama Claudine Barretto will give life to Lynette, a cheerful mom and wife who believes in the magic of Christmas and Santa Claus.

And the child wonder that used to brighten the viewers’ afternoon is set to invade and lighten up the primetime block Jillian Ward.

Some of the country’s biggest Kapuso primetime artists will also grace the new Christmaserye including Marian Rivera and Carla Abellana.

The Christmaserye tells the delightful story of Jillian (Jillian), the magical doll and assistant of Santa Claus (Michael V.) who will accidentally fall into the hands of a sick young girl named Dolly (Daniella Amable), daughter of couple Lynette (Claudine) and Nelson (Wendell).

Later on Dolly will discover that Jillian is a unique doll that can talk, dance, sing — and can do a lot of things. For Dolly, Santa Claus granted her two wishes — that is to have a gift this Christmas and a sister. Dolly will treat Jillian as her own sister. At first, the magical doll will be annoyed with Dolly and her loving family but she will later enjoy their company.

One night before going to bed, the sick child asks Jillian to promise to take care of her parents. Without any question, Jillian agrees. The following day, Dolly passed away and soon Lynette and Nelson gradually grow apart.

Remembering her promise to Dolly, the magical doll returns to Santa Claus and wishes to become human so she could take care of the couple. But Santa reveals that the only way for her wish to be granted is to learn all the human values.

Will Jillian be able to prove that she deserves to be a real little girl? Will she appreciate the joys and pains that all human beings feel?

Also in the cast are Chynna Ortaleza, Mosang and Kiko Rustia.Jillian: Namamasko Po! airs after Survivor Celebrity Edition.