Tadhana’ continues to inspire as it marks 6th year

CEBU, Philippines —  GMA Public Affairs’ drama anthology “Tadhana”, hosted by Marian Rivera, continues to inspire viewers as it celebrates its sixth anniversary with a special three-part episode that starts airing today, November 4.

Titled “Secrets”, the episode features Sparkle artists Lexi Gonzales and Gil Cuerva, together with Annalyn Barro, Jelai Andres, Ella Cristofani, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Jean Garcia.

Marian is grateful and honored to inspire viewers with each “Tadhana” episode. “Yung anim na taon ng ‘Tadhana’, hindi siya magiging posible kung hindi rin dahil sa viewers na walang sawang sumusuporta sa programa,” she said.

“At hindi lang manonood ang nai-inspire, ako mismo, talagang nai-inspire ako sa mga kuwento ng ating kababayan na kahit mahirap ang buhay, puno ng pagsubok, ay di sumusuko. Sana ay patuloy n’yo kaming samahan tuwing Sabado, at sabay-sabay nating pagtagumpayan ang hamon ng buhay,” she added.

“Sa loob ng anim na taon, nanatili pa rin ang mensaheng ipinapaabot ng ‘Tadhana’ – na sa huli, ang kabutihan ay nakatadhanang masuklian. Kaya naman pinapangako namin na mas marami pang mga kwentong malapit sa puso at kapupulutan ng aral ang ihahandag namin sa inyo,” said “Tadhana” Supervising Producer Carlo Balaquiot.

Since 2017, “Tadhana” has been championing Filipinos’ triumphs over seemingly insurmountable adversities. The show not only imparts lessons but inspires viewers as well. It comes not as a surprise that it remains one of the highest rating shows on weekends. It is also one of the country’s most followed TV shows on Facebook, with 9.3 million followers.

The program has recently secured the title of National Winner for Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore.

Friends turned enemies? A story about love, friendship, and disguise – the anniversary episode “Secrets” narrates the story of the smart Senior High student Ayen (Lexi) and campus heartthrob Rave (Gil), who develop a mutual like for one another. However, things get complicated in their relationship as the campus bully and Rave’s number one fan girl Olivia (Annalyn) and his childhood sweetheart Valerie (Ella) enter the picture.

After some time, Ayen meets Claris (Jelai), a mysterious businesswoman who easily develops a good relationship with her and her mother, Stella (Jean Garcia). Stella and Ayen get to like Claris even more because she tries to protect Ayen from all the bullying she is experiencing at school. But in the end, the true intentions of Claris unfold. What is the real connection of Claris with Ayen and Rave? What are her true intentions?

The “Tadhana” special anniversary episode “Secrets” airs Nov. 4, 11, and 18, 3:15 pm on GMA Network, with live streaming on GMA Public Affairs’ social media accounts.