GMA Afternoon Prime: Meet the cast of 'My Father's Wife,' ‘Akusada,' ‘Cruz vs. Cruz'
On Monday afternoon, GMA Afternoon Prime held a grand media conference attended by most of the cast members of the three upcoming Kapuso TV shows.
'My Father's Wife'
"My Father's Wife" follows the story of two childhood friends, Gina Rodriguez (Kylie Padilla) and Betsy Morales (Kazel Kinouchi), who turned into enemies due to financial and lifestyle differences while growing up. Their stories will forever be intertwined when Betsy marries Gina's father, Robert Rodriguez (Gabby Concepcion).
Present during the media conference were the main cast, Kylie, Kazel, and Gabby, as well as Arlene Muhlach, Snooky Serna, and Andre Paras.
"My Father's Wife" is directed by Aya Topacio and Dominic Zapata. It will premiere on June 23 on GMA Afternoon Prime.
'Akusada'
"Akusada" follows the story of a woman named Carolina Astor (Andrea Torres) who had to change her identity to Lorena Herrera and live a new life after being accused of a crime she did not commit.
Some of the cast members who joined the media conference were Andrea, Lianne Valentin, Benjamin Alves, Aaron Villena, Arnold Reyes, Marco Masa, and Ashley Sarmiento.
"Akusada" is directed by award-winning director Dominic Zapata. It will premiere on June 30 on GMA Afternoon Prime.
'Cruz vs. Cruz'
"Cruz vs. Cruz" is a story of the two families of Ryan Cruz. He left his original family in the Philippines to work abroad and provide for them. During his time as an OFW, he meets a woman who lures him to marry her after she gets pregnant.
The cast members present during the media conference were Vina Morales, Gladys Reyes, Neil Ryan Sese, Kristoffer Martin, Lexi Gonzales, Elijah Alejo, Caprice Cayetano, and Pancho Magno.
'Cruz vs. Cruz' is directed by Gil Tejada. It will premiere on June 30 on GMA Afternoon Prime.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
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