Legally Blind (TV series)

Legally Blind is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on February 20, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on June 30, 2017 with a total of 93 episodes.

Legally Blind
Title card
Genre	Drama
Created by	Pam Miras
Written by	Christine Novicio Anna Aleta Nadela Rona Lean Sales
Directed by	Ricky Davao
Creative director	Roy Iglesias
Starring	Janine Gutierrez
Theme music composer	Simon Tan
Opening theme	"Pangarap" by Maricris Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	93 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Michele R. Borja
Producer	Arlene D. Pilapil
Editors	Maita Dator-Causapin Bot Tana Lawrence Villena
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	23–32 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	February 20 (2017-02-20) – June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Premise

Grace is about to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer. On the day to celebrate the results of her bar exam results, she will be raped leading to her pregnancy and an accident that will lead to her blindness.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Janine Gutierrez

Lauren Young

Marc Abaya

Rodjun Cruz

Lead cast

• Janine Gutierrez as Grace Reyes Evangelista-Villareal^[3]

Supporting cast

• Mikael Daez as Edward Villareal
• Lauren Young as Charina "Charie" Reyes Evangelista
• Marc Abaya as William Villareal
• Rodjun Cruz as Joel Apostol
• Chanda Romero as Marissa Reyes-Evangelista
• Therese Malvar as Nina Reyes Evangelista
• Lucho Ayala as John Castillo
• Ashley Rivera as Diana Perez
• Camille Torres as Elizabeth Guevarra Anton Villareal

Guest cast

• Ricky Davao as Manuel Evangelista
• Denise Barbacena as Sabrina
• Max Collins as Darlene Santos-Aguirre
• Thea Tolentino as Maricar Nuevo
• Paolo Gumabao as Chanston Aguirre
• Rolly Innocencio as a lawyer
• Dexter Doria as Martha
• Dex Quindoza as Morgan Campos
• Rob Sy as Marcus
• Rafael Siguion-Reyna as Henry
• Madeleine Nicolas as Stella Villareal
• Menggie Cobarrubias as Anton Villareal
• Elijah Alejo as younger Grace
• Dayara Shane as younger Charie

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2017.^[4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement ratings, the pilot episode of Legally Blind earned a 12% rating.^[5] The final episode scored a 6.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Legally Blind

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	Legally Blind	Nominated	[7]
		Best Drama Actress	Janine Gutierrez	Nominated
		Best Drama Supporting Actor	Marc Abaya	Nominated
		Best Drama Supporting Actress	Chanda Romero	Nominated