Maynila (TV program)

Maynila (transl. Manila) is a Philippine television drama romance anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Lito Atienza, it premiered on December 13, 1999^[1] on network's weekday afternoon line up. The series concluded on August 1, 2020.^[2]

Maynila
Title card from 2017 to 2020
Also known as	Maynila: Larawan ng Bansa Maynila: Ito ang Kwento Mo Maynila: Kwento. Buhay. Tagumpay.
Genre	Romantic drama
Written by	Sara San Luis Rouel Alciraz Theresa Guevarra
Directed by	G. Phil M. Noble
Presented by	Lito Atienza
Opening theme	"Mahal Kong Maynila" by Kakai Bautista and Vince De Jesus (2002–09; 2009–15; 2020) "Maynila" by Noel Cabangon (2015–20)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Alessandra A. Beltran Lani Atienza
Production locations	Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–60 minutes
Production company	Maynilad Platinum Productions Inc.
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	December 13, 1999 (1999-12-13)[1] – August 1, 2020 (2020-08-01)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[3]

Premise

Presented as an anthology, Maynila is a series of inspiring stories of people with everyday challenges that affect the resident of Manila.^[4]

Episodes

Main article: List of Maynila episodes

Hosts

• Lito Atienza
• Ali Atienza
• Chi Atienza-Valdepenas (2004; 2016–20)

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5] The show resumed its programming on July 11, 2020.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Maynila

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2000	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series	Maynila	Nominated
	14th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2001	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	15th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2002	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	16th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2003	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
2004	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
2005	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
2006	Anak TV Seal Award			Won
	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	20th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
2007	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[7]
2008	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[8]
2009	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[9]
2010	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[10]
2011	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[11]
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[12]
	The First Stars Night Out by Artist Handlers Group	Certificate of Recognition		Won
2013	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[13]
		Best New Male TV Personality	Ruru Madrid ("Faith in Love")	Won	[14]
2014	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series	Maynila	Nominated
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[15]
2015	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[16]
2016	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[17]
2017	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Drama Series		Nominated
	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[18]
		Longest Running Drama Anthology		Won
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[19]
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[20]