Back-to-back: ‘Wansapanataym’ Halloween specials

CEBU, Philippines - ABS-CBN’s award-winning fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapanataym” will treat TV viewers with back-to-back Halloween special episodes this weekend, November 1 and 2.

In the episode “OMG: Oh My Ghost,” which will air on All Saints’ Day, Kapamilya star Ejay Falcon will play the role of Homer, a young man who is unfaithful to his girlfriend Trina (Empress). Because of his infidelity, Homer becomes haunted by Claire (Lara Quigaman), the soul of a woman whose heart was once broken by a man she loved dearly. “OMG: Oh My Ghost” also stars Matthew Mendoza, Bea Basa, Noel Colet, Tado Jimenez, Bryan Santos, and Vangie Martelle. It is written by Joel Mercado and directed by Avel Sunpongco.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya child wonder Bugoy Cariño will topbill “Wansapanataym’s” All Souls’ Day special titled “My Mumu” where he portrays the character of Luis, a boy who becomes friends with a ghost named Javier (Philip Nolasco). To help his friend’s soul to finally rest in peace, Luis joins Javier’s adventure to search for his family’s lost treasure. Also joining Bugoy and Philip in “My Mumu” are Allan Paule, Angel Jacob, Chinggoy Alonzo, Racquel Monteza, Beverly Salviejo, and Ruben Gonzaga. It is written by Philip King and directed by Francis Pasion.

The original story book for Filipino kids “Wansapanataym” is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and “Juan dela Cruz.”

Don’t miss “Wansapanataym’s” Halloween special this Saturday, 7:15 p.m. after “Home Sweetie Home” and Sunday, 7 p.m., after “Goin’ Bulilit” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter. (PR) (FREEMAN)