Tadhana (transl. destiny) is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Marian Rivera, it premiered on May 20, 2017 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Karelasyon.

Tadhana
An image of Marian Rivera wearing a pink top, with several monuments, a purple sky and clouds on the background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. The texts "Saturday • 3:15 PM" are displayed below the series title. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the lower part of the image.
Title card since 2024
GenreDrama
Developed byMarissa L. Flores
Presented byMarian Rivera
Ending theme"Kumapit Ka Lang" by Aicelle Santos
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes(list of episodes)
Production
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time20–40 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMay 20, 2017 (2017-05-20) –
present

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

 
Marian Rivera serves as a host.

Featuring a story of an overseas Filipino worker's struggles and sacrifices to work in a foreign land, and face separation and being homesick across the world in the hope of the loved ones' better future.[2]

Production

In March 2019, Dingdong Dantes served as substitute host of the show, after Marian Rivera went to parental leave due to her pregnancy.[3] In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Filming was continued in September 2020.[5] The show resumed its programming on October 3, 2020.[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Tadhana earned a 6.9% rating.[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Tadhana
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Anthology Tadhana Nominated [8]
2018 8th Overseas Filipino Workers Gawad Parangal Best Actress Marian Rivera Won
Commission on DFA Best OFW Show Tadhana Won
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Anthology Nominated [9]
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [10]
Best Single Performance by an Actress Yasmien Kurdi ("Sukdulan") Won
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Anthology Tadhana Nominated [11]
Best Single Performance by an Actress Alessandra de Rossi ("Sisters at War") Nominated
Jasmine Curtis-Smith ("Sex Slave") Nominated
Sunshine Dizon ("Magkano ang Forever") Won
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Anthology Tadhana Nominated [12]
Best Single Performance by an Actress Gelli de Belen ("Beast Friend") Nominated
Jaclyn Jose ("Bekiry") Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Tadhana Full Episodes". YouTube. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "About Tadhana". GMA Network. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "Watch: Marian surprises Dingdong on Tadhana set". GMA Network. March 17, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  4. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Marian Rivera, balik-taping para sa Tadhana; Kapuso shows, aarangkada na ngayong new normal". PEP. September 26, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "Tadhana: Work from home na misis, hindi makawala sa mapang-abusong mister!". YouTube. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Mia, Ron (May 24, 2017). "AGB Nielsen: NUTAM People TV Ratings – May 20 & 21, 2017". LionHearTV. Archived from the original on March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  8. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  9. ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  11. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  12. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.