Tensions run high in finale week of ‘Makiling’

CEBU, Philippines — As Amira’s (Elle Villanueva) quest for vengeance intensifies, shocking twists await viewers in the finale week of the hit revenge drama “Makiling,” beginning April 29.

Tensions run high as the characters of Elle, Derrick Monasterio, Thea Tolentino, Kristoffer Martin, and Myrtle Sarrosa are further entangled in the web of lies and retribution.

On its finale week, Magnolia (Lotlot de Leon) will stop at nothing to ensure that Amira successfully kills members of the Terra family, or else someone dear to her could pay the price.

Now that Portia (Myrtle) has eliminated Maxine (Claire Castro) and Oliver (Teejay Marquez), she is hell-bent on going after Amira and securing her place in her family’s business.

Meanwhile, Rose (Thea) is given an opportunity that could benefit her for the rest of her life, but only if she’s willing to sell her soul to the devil.

“Makiling” also stars Royce Cabrera as one of the Crazy 5 and Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo as Maria Makiling. The series features some of the country’s most sought-after character actors: Mon Confiado, Bernadette Allyson-Estrada, Richard Quan, Cris Villanueva, Lui Manansala, Andrea Del Rosario, and Lotlot de Leon.

As the series comes to an end, viewers are left with a valuable realization — that in the game of revenge, no one wins. Will help arrive in time for Amira before someone’s life is sacrificed?

A story about resurgence and retribution, “Makiling” is GMA Public Affairs’ most successful afternoon prime drama series to date. It is GMA’s third highest rating third-slot afternoon prime daily drama since 2017.

“Makiling” also has an impressive online presence, ranking second as the most watched Kapuso program on GMA Network’s YouTube channel. The series’ weekly trailers consistently hit more than one million views within 24 hours on all social media platforms.

A number of the program’s compelling scenes have also gone viral and garnered positive comments from audiences. These include the scenes where Elle’s hand was placed inside a blender, Myrtle was hung upside down from a crane, and Royce was attacked by a dog.

“Makiling” is produced by the award-winning team of GMA Public Affairs, which brought to life the hit TV series “Black Rider”, “Lolong”, “The Write One”, and “Owe My Love.”

The creative team is led by GMA Public Affairs Senior Assistant Vice President Neil Gumban, Senior Program Manager Karen C. Lumbo, Program Manager Mark Anthony Norella, Over-all Executive Producer Rochelle Marcelo, Executive Producer Ana Dominique Del Mundo-Austria, and Executive Producer for Post Perry Laylo.

This revenge drama is from the original concept of Aeious Asin and the late Reign Loleng. Written by Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee Clarissa Estuar-Navarro, the series is directed by Conrado Peru. Also part of the creative team are Aya Anunciacion, RM Diamzon, Anthony Rodulfo, and Tin Gara.

Prepare to be blown away in the must-watch finale week of “Makiling” beginning April 29, weekdays at 4 pm on GMA Afternoon Prime. Global Pinoys can catch it via GMA Pinoy TV.