Mga Basang Sisiw

Mga Basang Sisiw
Title card
Also known as Lost Children
Genre Drama
Based on Mga Basang Sisiw (1981)
Developed by Dode Cruz
Written by
  • Luningning Interio-Ribay
  • Christine Novicio
Directed by Ricky Davao
Creative director(s) Jun Lana
Starring
Opening theme "Natutulog Pa ang Diyos?" by Roseanne Magan
Composer(s) Nonong Buencamino
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 110
Production
Executive producer(s) Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan
Production location(s) Quezon City, Philippines
Cinematography Chiqui Soriano
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release June 3 (2013-06-03) – November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)

Mga Basang Sisiw (International title: Lost Children / lit. The Wet Chicks) is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is inspired by Agustin dela Cruz's film of the same title. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Renz Valerio, Bianca Umali, Kimberly Faye, Hershey Garcia and Miko Zarsadias. It premiered on June 3, 2013 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Unforgettable and worldwide on June 5, 2013 on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on November 1, 2013 with a total of 110 episodes. It was replaced by Villa Quintana in its timeslot.[1]

The series chronicles the story of five siblings – Justin, Faye, Shine, Cha and Mickey – and their long and painful journey to rebuild their once happy family.[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

Fifteen years of age and the eldest of the Santos siblings. He is stubborn and loves gadgets and video games. He gets along with his other siblings, but often argues with Faye.[3]
Fourteen years old and the second-oldest. Sheltered, Faye behaves in a formal and correct way. She easily is shocked by crudity. She idolizes and imitates her mother.[4]
  • Kimberly Faye Fulgar as Sunshine "Shine" Santos
The ten-year-old middle child. She is hip and trendy. She is light-hearted, fun-loving and loves to sing and dance.
  • Hershey Garcia as Charity "Cha" Santos
Ten years of age and the second-youngest of the Santos' children. She is sickly and the most sheltered among the five. She loves to read and she gets along well with Mickey.
  • Miko Zarsadias as Michael "Mickey" Santos
The youngest child, approximately five years old. He is hyperactive and gets along well with his sister Cha.

Supporting cast

The children's father. Froilan is a handsome and wealthy businessman and a responsible father and husband who sometimes gets caught up in the process of trying to succeed. Stern but fair, he treats his children equally.
She is intelligent, soft-spoken and a dedicated mother and wife. Their family can be described as a "perfect happy family". Her misery begins when her life is shattered by one woman’s greed.
The series' main antagonist & villain, she is Olivia's distant relative. She is an AB Psychology undergraduate and is ambitious, scheming, envious and vindictive. Vicky falls in love with Froilan – and his riches. Her main goal is to destroy Olivia and replace her as Mrs. Santos. She dies in car bomb at the cliff.[5]
The series' main antagonist and villain; he was a poor fisherman from an isolated island who saved Olivia’s life and later, helps her search for her missing children. Efren eventually falls in love with Olivia before he dies, gunshot.[6]
A tough guy whom the kids meet in the street. He is easy-going and possesses a "bad boy" image. He works as the right-hand man of a syndicate leader. He is also Vicky's ex-boyfriend.[7]
The dirty and old bag lady who eventually adopts and becomes the children's guardian. Lagring is a lonely widow abandoned by her children. She is bitter and cynical, but is kindly.[8]
Vicky's socialite friend and partner-in-crime. She betrays Vicky and helps Olivia.

Background

The television series is a re-imagining of Agustin dela Cruz's blockbuster classic flick Mga Basang Sisiw (a Pinoy idiomatic expression which means pitiful/hopeless/in dire condition). Produced and released by BSH Films in 1981, the movie stars Julie Vega, Janice de Belen, Cheche Perez de Tagle, Sheryl Cruz, Niño Muhlach and Helen Vela, who also served as producer.[9]

Production and development

April 2013, GMA Network announced that they would adapt Mga Basang Sisiw into a soap opera, posing the theme: "No matter how bad life seems, someone always shares and understands one's confinement in such a desperate state." Head writer Richard Cruz enhanced the original plot by adding twists, subplots and additional characters. The series was executive produced by Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan and directed by Ricky Davao. The creative team was composed of Afternoon Prime Head, Roy Iglesias; Creative Consultant, Kit Villanueva Langit; Program Manager, Hazel F. Abonita; Headwriter, Richard Dode Cruz; writers, Luningning Ribay and Christine Novicio; and Brainstormers, Gilda Olvidado and Liberty Trinidad.[10]

The series features eleven regular speaking roles. The majority of the ensemble cast was assembled in March/April 2013. Lani Mercado and Raymond Bagatsing were the first two actors to be chosen. The role of Vicky Santa Maria was originally offered to LJ Reyes who declined, so it was given to Maxene Magalona – her first "anti-hero" role.[11] Magalona described her role as "super villain" and further stated "later in the series, it will be shown why my character is behaving that way, cold and cruel. [...] people will also sympathize with my character when they understand why she's acting that way."[12] Gardo Versoza, veteran actress Caridad Sanchez and Mike Tan were the last actors to be cast.[13] Tan described his role Rigor Manalastas as a "grey" character and "you either love him or hate him."[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Mga Basang Sisiw earned a 13.5% rating.[15] While the final episode scored a 15.3% rating.[16]

Accolades

Year Award Category Result
2013 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Daytime Drama Series Nominated

International broadcast

Country Network Title Date
Vietnam TodayTV VTC7 Dòng đời lưu lạc August 26, 2014

References

  1. ↑ "GMA launches young dramatic stars via 'Mga Basang Sisiw'". Sun.Star. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ "New afternoon soap". Manila Standard Today. June 2, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Kapuso teen star Renz Valerio admits crush on Star Magic talent Janella Salvador | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Bianca Umali challenged in her first major soap, Agustin dela Cruz's 'Mga Basang Sisiw' | GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars - Articles". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Maxene Magalona takes on her first kontrabida role in Agustin dela Cruz's 'Mga Basang Sisiw' | GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars - Articles". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Not Seen on TV: An invite from Gardo Versoza | GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars - Videos". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Mike Tan denies being neglected by GMA-7 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Not Seen on TV: An invite from Caridad Sanchez | GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars - Videos". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Abante News Online :: Philippines | ENTERTAINMENT". Abante.com.ph. June 2, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Maxene Magalona maltreats young kids in Mga Basang Sisiw | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  11. ↑ Nitz Miralles (May 17, 2013). "Blind item | Showbiz". Journal.com.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  12. ↑ Mario Bautista (May 31, 2013). "Maxene appreciates Bela's move | Showbiz". Journal.com.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Matapos sapawan ng eleksiyon, showbiz back to normal na | Pang Movies, Pang Masa". philstar.com. May 16, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Mike Tan on gay roles: "Hindi ko kaya, hindi ko pa kaya." | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  15. ↑ "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 3 to 6, 2013): Mga Basang Sisiw and Anna KareNina enter top rated programs on pilot episode". June 11, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  16. ↑ Santiago, B.A. (November 13, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (October 29 to November 3, 2013): Honesto consistently beats rival; GMA-7 shows top weekend primetime". Retrieved March 1, 2018.
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