Second Chances (Philippine TV series)

2015 Philippine television drama series

Lobert Villela
Rona Lean Sales
Des Garbes-Severino

Directed byLaurice GuillenCreative directorRoy C. IglesiasStarring

Raymart Santiago
Camille Prats
Rafael Rosell
Jennylyn Mercado

Theme music composerPearisha AbubakarOpening theme"Second Chance" by Jennylyn MercadoCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes83 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producerCarolyn B. GalveProduction locationsQuezon City, PhilippinesEditors

Lara Theresa D.V. Linsangan
Jesus "Bot" Tana
Jaybe Maquiran

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time23–30 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseJanuary 12 (2015-01-12) –
May 8, 2015 (2015-05-08)

Second Chances (International title: Another Chance) is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Raymart Santiago, Camille Prats, Rafael Rosell and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on January 12, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Hiram na Alaala. The series concluded on May 8, 2015 with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by The Rich Man's Daughter in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Premise

The story revolves around Lyra, Bernard, Rebecca and Jerome. When Lyra meets Bernard who both lost their spouse, their lives start to intertwine with each other along with Jerome and Rebecca who suffers from bipolar disorder.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Jennylyn Mercado

Rafael Rosell

Miriam Quiambao

Lead cast

Raymart Santiago as Bernard Castello
Camille Prats as Rebecca "Reb / Becky" Villacorta
Rafael Rosell as Jerome Padilla / Michael
Jennylyn Mercado as Lyra Bermudez-Padilla^[3]

Supporting cast

Chynna Ortaleza as Colleen Paredes
Roi Vinzon as Federico Villacorta
Miriam Quiambao as Alyssa
Frencheska Farr as Penelope "Penny" Ampil
Gerard Pizarras as Jonas Rodrigo
Miggs Cuaderno as Benjie
Joshen Bernardo as Billy Castello / Daryl Villacorta
Ayen Munji-Laurel as Norma Padilla
Glenda Garcia as Carmen Bermudez
Ricky Davao as Benito Bermudez

Guest cast

Luis Alandy as Albert Bermudez
Joshua Uy as Marky Bermudez
Ryza Cenon as Mariel
Jackie Rice as Denise Paredes-Castello
Diva Montelaba as Sam
Frances Makil-Ignacio as Consuelo Timeo
Jaime Fabregas as an attorney
Mel Kimura
Kier Legaspi as Larry
Nina Ricci Alagao as Chona
Marc Abaya as Dustin
Arianne Bautista as April Villacorta

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Second Chances earned an 18.6% rating.^[4] While the final episode scored an 18% rating.^[5]

References

^ "Second Chances (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
^ "Second Chances". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
^ Umerez, Remy (January 17, 2015). "Laurice Guillen believes in second chances". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (January 27, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (January 10-16, 2015): Second Chances debut week defeats Two Wives". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (May 12, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 7-10, 2015): Wowowin pilot episode lands on No. 1 slot; Second Chances finale defeats Bridges of Love". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.