Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday

Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (transl. child of Waray vs. child of Biday / international title: Hidden Lies) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Barbie Forteza and Kate Valdez. It premiered on January 27, 2020 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 12, 2021, with a total of 62 episodes.

Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
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Also known as	Hidden Lies
Genre	Drama
Based on	Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (1984) by Maryo J. de los Reyes
Written by	Renato Custodio Liberty Trinidad Tina Samson-Velasco Erwin Bravo Wiro Michael Ladera
Directed by	Mark Sicat dela Cruz
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan
Starring	Barbie Forteza Kate Valdez
Opening theme	"Tayong Dalawa" by Golden Cañedo[1]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	62
Production
Executive producer	Arlene del Rosario-Pilapil
Cinematography	Apollo Anao
Editors	Robert Ryan Reyes Noel Mauricio II
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	25–34 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	January 27, 2020 (2020-01-27) – March 12, 2021 (2021-03-12)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Barbie Forteza

Kate Valdez

Migo Adecer

Lead cast

• Barbie Forteza as Ginalyn Agpangan Escoto^[3]
• Kate Valdez as Caitlyn Malatamban Escoto/Maria Cristina Escoto^[4]

Supporting cast

• Snooky Serna as Amelia "Amy" Malatamban^[5][6]
• Dina Bonnevie as Susanna "Sussie" Agpangan^[5]
• Migo Adecer as Francisco "Cocoy" Tolentino ^[5]
• Jay Manalo as Joaquin Escoto^[5]
• Jean Saburit as Vanessa Tolentino^[6]
• Teresa Loyzaga as Dorcas Escoto-Ñedo^[5]
• Faith da Silva as Agatha Escoto Ñedo^[5]
• Tanya Montenegro as Glenda Odon^[6]
• Benedict Cua as Benedict "Benny" Vargas^[6]

Guest cast

• Lovi Poe as younger Sussie^[7]
• Max Collins as younger Amy^[7]
• Jason Abalos as younger Joaquin^[7]
• Pinky Amador as younger Zenaida^[6]
• Yana Asistio as younger Glenda^[6]
• Pekto as Randy
• Franco Gray Nerona as Joni
• Elle Ramirez as younger Leng
• Karenina Haniel as Beverly
• Ashley Ortega as Alison
• Cai Cortez as Ezra
• Mark Malana as Tony
• Ralph Noriega as Lander
• Jay Arcilla as Luis
• Shermaine Santiago as Lucy
• Celia Rodriguez as Zenaida
• Gladys Guevarra as Leng

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[8] Filming was continued in September 2020.^[9] The series resumed its programming on February 8, 2021.^[10]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday earned a 10.2% rating.^[11] The final episode scored a 19.6% rating.^[12]