Toothbrush (Maalaala Mo Kaya)
"Toothbrush" is the fifth episode of the 24th season of the Filipino drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK). Written by Rose Colindres[2] and Arah Jell Badayos[2] and directed by Raz de la Torre,[1] it aired on ABS-CBN in the Philippines on February 6, 2016.[3] Announced on February 2, 2016, the episode depicts the life of Leni Robredo, portrayed by Dimples Romana.[3] Robredo was previously depicted in the 2013 MMK episode "Tsinelas", which was conversely about the life of her late politician husband, Jesse Robredo.[4]
"Toothbrush" | |
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Maalaala Mo Kaya episode | |
Episode no. | Season 24 Episode 5 |
Directed by | Raz de la Torre |
Written by | Rose Colindres Arah Jell Badayos |
Original air date | February 6, 2016 |
Guest appearance(s) | |
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The episode aired three days before the start of the campaign period for the 2016 Philippine presidential election, in which Leni Robredo was a candidate for the vice presidency.[4]
Production
The episode was first reported in the Filipino-language tabloid Pilipino Star Ngayon on January 24, 2016,[5] while it was officially announced on February 2, 2016.[4]
Reception
On the Saturday it aired, "Toothbrush" received a rating of 25.9% according to Kantar Media, slightly behind another weekend anthology program Magpakailanman, which received 26.5% for its episode in the same evening.[6]
References
- inah (February 4, 2016). "Abangan ngayong Sabado sa MMK, 8pm..." Instagram. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ABS-CBN.com (February 3, 2016). "PHOTOS: The Leni Robredo Story sa MMK". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- Rappler.com (February 6, 2016). "'Maalaala Mo Kaya' tells Leni Robredo's life story". Rappler. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Cupin, Bea (February 3, 2016). "3 days before campaign, MMK to feature Robredo". Rappler. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- "Mga nakapanood na-awkward sa message kay Pauleen, naging relasyon ni Pia kay Vic hindi pa rin limot". Pilipino Star Ngayon. Philstar Global Corp. January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- "National TV Ratings: February 6, 2016 – Saturday". abscbnpr.com. February 9, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2020.