For new sitcom ‘Ismol Family’

CEBU, Philippines - Sundays with the whole family will be more exciting and enjoyable as GMA Network brings to light a new and funny sitcom on weekend primetime with the launch of the program “Ismol Family.” It will premiere this Sunday, June 22, right after “24 Oras Weekend.”

“Ismol Family” validates every person’s aspiration to keep the whole family happy through life’s everyday challenges. It takes the viewers on a fun but inspiring family adventure that both parents and kids can enjoy.

Its relatable storyline likewise encourages viewers to advocate the belief that “gaano man kaliit ang laman ng bulsa, kaya mong maitawid ang buhay nang masaya ang iyong pamilya.”

Leading the cast are Ryan Agoncillo and Carla Abellana –who have briefly partnered in “My Husband’s Lover” – reunite in the program as Jingo, a responsible and loving husband to his pretty and strong-willed wife Majay.

Joining Ryan and Carla Carmi Martin as Mama A, Majay’s mother; Mikael Daez as Bernie, Jingo’s bestfriend; Mike “Pekto” Nacua as Bobong, Majay’s older brother; Kevin Santos as Lance, Mama A’s young boyfriend; Miguel Tanfelix as Tan-tan, Yumi’s classmate; Bianca Umali as Yumi, Bobong’s daughter; Marc Justine Alvarez as PJ, Jingo and Majay’s only son; Natalia Moon as Natalia, Jingo and Majay’s techie house help.

To helm “Ismol Family” director Dominic Zapata, who has previously handled the comedy programs of the network such as “Beh Bote Nga,” “Nuts Entertainment” and “Comedy Bar.”

Zapata said that “Ismol Family” is very relatable for family viewing, “It’s very wholesome. The comedy is very now. It’s both a comedy and a drama kasi may kurot rin sa puso. A lot of things here are very relatable. Every episode ay may aral at gagawin natin sa paraan na yung aral ay hindi na baduy. We packaged the lessons sa pamamagitan ng comedy  na may konting kurot sa puso with a family that you could all relate to, and that you could love and you could even think that its your own.”

The director also shared that he is very happy to be working again with Ryan and Carla after “My Husband’s Lover.” He said that viewers will witness the different sides of these artists in “Ismol Family” where they will showcase their talent in comedy. 

“I’m glad na nakatrabaho ko na sila Ryan and Carla. We are very familiar with each other. They could go the full spectrum from doing really heavy drama to doing something very light or even comedy. Ibang-iba si Carla dito. You’ll see the bubblier side of Carla. And I think it helps that Ryan understands the dynamics of husband and wife.” (FREEMAN)