Pulang Araw (transl. red sun) is an upcoming Philippine television drama war series to be broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco and Dennis Trillo. It is set to premiere on July 29, 2024, on the network's Prime line up replacing Black Rider. The series will be streaming online on Netflix.
| Pulang Araw | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | War drama |
| Written by | Suzette Doctolero[1] |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[2] |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
Premise
Eduardo, Adelina, Teresita and Hiroshi will navigate their respective lives amid the war during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.[3]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz[4]
- Barbie Forteza as Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz[4]
- Sanya Lopez as Teresita "Morena" Borromeo[5]
- David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka[4]
- Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saito[6]
- Supporting cast
- Rhian Ramos as Filipina "Fina" dela Cruz[4]
- Epy Quizon as Julio Borromeo[4]
- Angelu de Leon as Carmela Borromeo[4]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia[7]
- Ashley Ortega as Manuela[8]
- Mikoy Morales as Tasyo[4]
- Aidan Veneracion as Mario[4]
- Abraham Lawyer as an American soldier[9]
- Derrick Monasterio as a singer[10]
- Jay Arcilla[11]
- Neil Ryan Sese[12]
- Maria Ozawa as Hiroshi's mother[13]
- Jacky Woo as Hiroshi's father[13]
- Guest cast
Development
Writer Suzette Doctolero began conceptualizing Pulang Araw between 2012 and 2013.[16] In 2023, the series was announced, with Doctolero serving as the head writer.[4]
Doctolero's interest in writing a story set during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines was a result of her grandparents' experience as guerrilla fighters and vaudeville performers.[17] She researched and interviewed World War II veterans, vaudeville artists and comfort women for the series.[8]
Casting
On November 23, 2023, it was announced that Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, Alden Richards, and Dennis Trillo had been cast in lead roles in the series.[18] Rhian Ramos, Rochelle Pangilinan, Epy Quizon, Angelu de Leon, Ashley Ortega, Mikoy Morales and Aidan Veneracion were also announced in supporting roles.[4][19] In December, Abraham Lawyer joined the cast.[20]
Production
Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2023.[21]
Release
The pilot episode of Pulang Araw is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 26, 2024, while its television debut on GMA Network is slated for a July 29, 2024 broadcast.[6]
