Alamat (TV program)
television series
Alamat (transl. folklore) is a Philippine television drama fantasy anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on July 12, 2015. The series concluded on June 19, 2016, with a total of two seasons and 12 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Overview
The first season was directed by Jeffrey John Imutan and features the voices of Pen Medina, Mike Tan, Louise delos Reyes, Tonipet Gaba, Betong Sumaya, Kylie Padilla, Pekto, John Feir, Glaiza de Castro, Gabby Eigenmann, Jeric Gonzales, Bea Binene and Roi Vinzon.
In February 2016, it was announced that it would return for a second season. Jeffrey John Imutan returned as director. Season two's voice actors included Leo Martinez, RJ Padilla, Bianca Umali, Love Añover, Miggs Cuaderno, John Feir, LJ Reyes, Benjamin Alves, Frencheska Farr, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Tonipet Gaba, and Zymic Jaranilla. It premiered on May 15, 2016.
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Alamat earned a 16.2% rating.
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