The Better Woman (TV series)

The Better Woman is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role, it premiered on July 1, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Sahaya. The series concluded on September 27, 2019, with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by One of the Baes in its timeslot.

The Better Woman
An image of Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres next to each other, over a black background. The series title is displayed on the lower part of the image.
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GenreDrama
Created byAngeli Delgado
Written by
  • Angeli Delgado
  • Ana Aleta Nadela
  • Loi Argel Nova
  • Erwin Bravo
Directed byMark Sicat dela Cruz
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
StarringAndrea Torres
Theme music composerRina May L. Mercado
Opening theme"Bakit Siya?" by Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerDarling Pulido-Torres
Production locationsLa Union, Philippines
CinematographyApol Anao
Editors
  • Noel Stamatelaky Mauricio III
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–40 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJuly 1 (2019-07-01) –
September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

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Married couple Jasmine de Villa and Andrew de Villa live in La Union where they own a surf resort. When Andrew heads to Manila for a business meeting, he will encounter Jasmine's lost twin sister, Juliet Santos, whom will eventually reconcile with her estranged biological family, live with her sister and have a love affair with him.[2]

Cast and characters

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Cast
Derek Ramsay
Jaclyn Jose
Lead cast
  • Andrea Torres as Jasmine Santos-de Villa / Juliet Santos / Elaine Reyes / Chloe dela Cruz[3]
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

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Principal photography commenced in May 2019.[4] Filming concluded in September 2019.[5]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of The Better Woman scored a 10.4% rating.[6]

Accolades

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Accolades received by The Better Woman
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 9th OFW Gawad Parangal Best Actor Derek Ramsay Won [7]
Best Actress Andrea Torres Won
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer Yuan Francisco Nominated [8]

References

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  1. ^ "The Better Woman | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Better Woman". GMA Network. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres heat up primetime TV with The Better Woman". GMA Network. June 27, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  4. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (May 15, 2019). "Derek Ramsay starts taping for his first GMA-7 series". PEP. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Derek at Andrea, 'di na kailangan ng 'yes'". Balita. September 27, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Andrea Torres and Derek Ramsay's The Better Woman starts low, ends with a bang". LionhearTV. September 30, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (December 9, 2019). "GMA shows and personalities, kinilala sa 9th OFW Gawad Parangal". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  8. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
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