GMA Public Affairs’ award-winning drama anthology Tadhana, hosted by Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, is celebrating its 8th successful year on air and online through a special three-part episode airing beginning August 23.
Veteran actress Cherry Pie Picache and Sparkle Artist Althea Ablan banner the special episode titled “Banta ng Kahapon.” Joining them are Isay Alvarez, Mike Lloren, Anne Garcia, Al Gatmaitan, and Princess Aliyah.
In the pursuit of a simple dream—to save enough to return home—Charo’s (Cherry) life takes a devastating turn. Hired as a housemaid for the wealthy, influential land developers Gloria (Isay) and Otto (Mike), she endures endless cruelty from Gloria and fends off unwanted advances from Otto. But when Gloria’s ruthless business dealings collide with Charo’s personal life, her world shatters.
On the very day Gloria orders the demolition of Charo’s community, Charo is assaulted by Otto. As if that wasn’t enough, she returns home to discover her husband, Lito (Al), has been killed in the ensuing violence. Her torment deepens when she gives birth to Otto’s child and is forced to make an impossible choice to protect her baby from Gloria.
Years later, a newly freed Charo is on a path of vengeance, vowing to find the wealthy couple who destroyed her and search for the daughter she was forced to give up. What she doesn’t know is that the child she tried so hard to protect has been raised by the very family who took everything from her.
“Walong taon na ang Tadhana sa paghahatid sa inyo ng mga kuwento ng pag-asa, pagkabigo, at tagumpay – mga kuwentong base sa mga tunay na karanasan ng mga kababayan nating OFW,” says Marian Rivera.
Since 2017, Tadhana has been captivating audiences with inspiring stories of Filipinos who have triumphed over great challenges. It’s not surprising that the show is one of the highest-rated programs on weekends and a social media powerhouse, with 12 million followers on Facebook to date. In 2023, the show took home the National Winner award for Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore.
“Maraming salamat po sa walong taon at sa walang sawa n’yong pagsuporta sa Tadhana,” added Marian.
Catch Tadhana’s special anniversary episode “Banta ng Kahapon” on August 23, August 30, and September 6, 3:15 pm on GMA Network, with live streaming on GMA Public Affairs’ social media accounts. Global Pinoys can watch it as well via GMA Pinoy TV.
