Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko

Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (International title: Silent Shadow / transl. My Spouse, My Rival) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Kris Bernal, Thea Tolentino and Rayver Cruz. It premiered on October 22, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Ika-5 Utos. The series concluded on March 2, 2019 with a total of 114 episodes. It was replaced by Dragon Lady in its timeslot.

Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko
Title card
Also known asSilent Shadow[1]
GenreDrama
Created byMarlon Miguel
Written by
  • Richard "Dode" Cruz
  • Marlon Miguel
  • Renato Custodio
Directed byMark Sicat dela Cruz
Creative directorRoy C. Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composerFrancis "Kiko" Salazar
Opening theme"Bukas na Lang" by Kyline Alcantara
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes114 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerReylie F. Manalo
Editors
  • Nikka Olayvar-Unson
  • Lara Linsangan
  • Maita Dator-Causapin
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time25-34 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseOctober 22, 2018 (2018-10-22) –
March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02)
External links
Website

Originally titled as The Betrayed Wife and later Mag-asawa, Magkaribal, it marked as the comeback show of Cruz in the network after eighteen years. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise

Rachel meets Nathan, a gay man who later marries her due to family's pressure. Unhappy and trapped, Nathan plots his fake death and later undergoes to a sexual reassignment and face surgery in another country. Years later, Rachel meets Gavin and falls for him. Gavin has a wife, Venus whom Rachel will eventually find out to be her former husband.[3]

Cast and characters
Rayver Cruz portrays Gavin Corpus.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Jason Abalos[5] as Nathan Bravante / Catriona
  • Rob Sy as Arnold dela Cruz
  • Alma Moreno as Sarah Corpus
  • Juancho Trivino as David Santiago
  • Ranty Portento as Andrew
  • Alvin Maghanoy as young Nathan Bravante
  • Adrian Pascual as teen Nathan
  • Ameera Johara as Janice
  • Mela Franco Habijan[9] as Mela
  • Althea Ablan as young Allison Bravante
  • Stanley Abuloc as Kyle S. Bravante
  • Geraldine Villamil as Marie
  • Xyruz Cruz as Paolo
  • Chrome Prince Cosio as Frank
  • David Uy as Stanley
  • Rob Moya as Gio
  • Andrew Gan as Julio
  • Karlo Duterte as Ben
  • Mike Liwag as a restaurant manager
  • Kiel Rodriguez as Marasigan

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Asawa Ko Karibal Ko earned a 6.6% rating.[10] While the final episode scored a 6.8% rating.[11] The series got its highest rating on February 25, 2019 with an 8.3% rating.[12]

Accolades
Accolades received by Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 13th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards! Most Gender Transformative Program Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime TV Series Nominated [13]
VP Choice Awards TV Actress of the Year Thea Tolentino Nominated [14]

References
  1. "Silent Shadow". Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  2. "Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. "About Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko". Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  4. Ilaya, Felix (July 3, 2018). "Kris Bernal at Thea Tolentino, magiging matinding magkaribal sa 'The Betrayed Wife'". Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  5. "GMA Network showcases a new face of infidelity in 'Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko'". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  6. "Thea Tolentino on Instagram: "Makikilala nyo na si Venus Hermosa!"".
  7. Geli, Bianca (September 6, 2018). "Rayver Cruz, excited na sa bagong Kapuso project". Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  8. Catan, Angelli (September 7, 2018). "Rayver, si Marian ang gustong unang makatrabaho sa GMA". Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  9. Geli, Bianca (November 7, 2018). "Transgender writer/educator Mela Franco Habijan thanks 'Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko'". Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  10. "GMA Drama". October 23, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  11. "Yera Calma on Twitter "Asawa ko, Karibal ko Finale got a 6.8% ratings vs. counterpart It's Showtime got 6.9% ratings based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM People."". March 5, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  12. "Nympha Zabanal on Twitter". February 26, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  13. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  14. Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!". Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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