That's My Amboy (International title: My Superstar) is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras in the title role. It premiered on January 25, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Because of You. The series concluded on April 29, 2016 with a total of 68 episodes. It was replaced by Once Again in its timeslot.
| That's My Amboy | |
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| Also known as | My Superstar |
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| Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
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| Opening theme | "Umaasa Pa Rin Ako" by The Mike Bon Gang |
| Ending theme | "Perfect Together" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 68 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Lani Feliciano-Sandoval |
| Production locations | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Cinematography | Joe Tutanes |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 25 – April 29, 2016 |
Premise
Bryan, an actor is the reason why Maru's stepfather got into an accident. To pay for the damages, Bryan's manager hires Maru to be Bryan's personal assistant. The two don't get along at first but eventually they will become friends and fall for each other.[2]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Maria Rosario "Maru" Carreon Tapang / Romero
- Andre Paras as Bryan Ford
- Supporting cast
- Tonton Gutierrez as Albert Romero
- John Arcilla as Joselito "Lito" Tapang
- Donita Rose as Cecille Carreon-Tapang
- Kiko Estrada as Patrick "Kitoy" Almeda
- Jazz Ocampo as Trina Dominguez
- Matet de Leon as Yaya Yolly
- Meryll Soriano as Divine "Ms. D"
- Maritoni Fernandez as Alicia Ford
- Pauline Mendoza as Maria Carmela "Maricar" Carreon Tapang
- Kryshee Grengia as Maria Theresa "Mayte" Carreon Tapang
- Pam Prinster as Miley Vergara
- Philip Lazaro as PR
- Guest cast
- Jaclyn Jose as Mrs. Ventura
- Alden Richards as himself
- Rhian Ramos as herself
- Gina Alajar as herself
- Tina Paner as Kelly
- Thea Tolentino as Lynette
- Regine Tolentino as a host
- Lovely Rivero as herself
- Debraliz as Linda
- Carmen Soriano as Stella
- Princess Guevarra as Celine
- Mega Unciano as Diego
- Janna Dominguez as Christine
- Orosa Jacinto as Julianna "Jill" Ford
- Diva Montelaba as Rebecca "Becky" Almeda
- Rez Cortez as Jun
- Renz Valerio as Marky
- Cheska Diaz as Lolita Carreon
- Mayton Eugenio as Melissa "Isa" Carreon
- Carmi Martin as Maria Gregoria "Marissa" Tapang-Santos
- Manny Castañeda as Direk
Production
Principal photography commenced on January 11, 2016.[3]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of That's My Amboy earned a 21.5% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 20.5% rating.[5]
