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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider 'Descendants of the Sun Philippines' is coming to Netflix Philippines this Friday

'Descendants of the Sun Philippines' is coming to Netflix Philippines this Friday

Published Nov 12, 2020 01:02 pm

The excitement is real for netizens and Kapuso viewers alike as GMA Network’s internationally-acclaimed drama, “Descendants of the Sun Philippines,” streams on Netflix Philippines beginning this Friday, November 13.

As the first GMA program to be streamed on Netflix Philippines, its esteemed director Dominic Zapata proudly shared that he is thrilled and honored to be part of this pioneering series.

“The first time I found out I felt thrilled,” he said. “It's great to have our show on Netflix.”

He also added that the series was a collaborative effort from the entire team, “Honestly, I’ve never put much weight on being called a director. With my collaborative style of work, I feel I merely represent a whole team of very talented individuals. We also need to credit a good part of this recognition as well to all the people who inspire us in our work, our loved ones and our families, and of course the viewing audience that has allowed television to grow to what it is today.”

Headlined by two of the Network’s biggest stars – Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes as Big Boss and Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado as Beauty – the series is well-loved by both local and international fans. Last August, it became the first-ever Philippine TV program to receive the Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year award from the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards. Its lead actor, Dingdong Dantes, was also bestowed the prestigious Asian Star Prize in the same annual global festival.

“Descendants of the Sun Philippines” revolves around the love story between Captain Lucas Manalo and Dr. Maxine Dela Cruz. As a soldier and a doctor, they both have demanding and dangerous jobs. Time never seems to be on their side, but when two people are meant for each other, love always has a way of bringing them together.

Also part of the series are Rocco Nacino and Jasmine Curtis-Smith who portray Technical Sergeant Diego Ramos and Captain Moira Defensor, respectively.

Meanwhile, the hard-working doctors and nurses are played by Renz Fernandez, Chariz Solomon, Andre Paras, Nicole Donesa, Reese Tuazon, Jenzel Angeles, and Bobby Andrews.

On the other hand, the brave military team is composed of Paul Salas, Jon Lucas, Lucho Ayala, and Prince Clemente.

Completing the cast are Neil Ryan Sese, Pancho Magno, Antonio Aquitania, Ricardo Cepeda, Ian Ignacio, Rich Asuncion, Carlo Gonzalez, Hailey Mendes, Marina Benipayo, and Roi Vinzon.

Get ready to watch the heart-warming love story of Big Boss and Beauty in “Descendants of the Sun Philippines”. On November 13, 30 episodes of the series will premiere on Netflix Philippines, and five new episodes will launch on the service each Friday after until New Year’s Day in 2021.

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