Someone to Watch Over Me (TV series)

Someone to Watch Over Me is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Tom Rodriguez and Lovi Poe. It premiered on September 5, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 6, 2017 with a total of 90 episodes.

Someone to Watch Over Me
Title card
Genre	Romantic drama
Created by	Maria Zita Garganera
Written by	Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan Anna Aleta Nadela Glaiza Ramirez Maria Zita Garganera
Directed by	Maryo J. de los Reyes Albert S. Langitan Conrado D. Peru
Creative director	Roy C. Iglesias
Starring	Tom Rodriguez Lovi Poe
Theme music composer	Ann Margaret R. Figueroa
Opening theme	"Di Malilimot" by Maricris Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	90 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Michele R. Borja
Production locations	Quezon City, Philippines Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Cinematography	Vivencio C. Gonzalez Jr. Christian B. Gonzalez
Editors	Maita Dator-Causapin Donard Robles Bot Tana
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	24–30 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	September 5, 2016 (2016-09-05) – January 6, 2017 (2017-01-06)

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

Premise

TJ falls in love with Joanna. He and his wife faces their biggest setback when he is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Lovi Poe

Max Collins

Lead cast

• Tom Rodriguez as Teodoro Jose "TJ" Agustin Chavez^[3]
• Lovi Poe as Joanna Mercado-Chavez^[4]

Supporting cast

• Max Collins as Irene Montenegro-Fernando
• Edu Manzano as Gregor "Buddy" Chavez
• Jackie Lou Blanco as Cielo Andrada-Chavez^[5]
• Ronnie Lazaro as Ruben "Estoy" Mercado
• Isay Alvarez-Seña as Remedios "Cita" Mercado
• Boy 2 Quizon as Paolo
• Frances Makil-Ignacio as Cecilia "Cess" Navarro
• Ralph Noriega as Jefferson "Jepoy" Mercado

Recurring cast

• Luz Valdez as Rose Montenegro
• Shyr Valdez as Osang
• Camille Torres as Eunice
• Maricris Garcia-Cruz as Monique
• Espie Salvador as Espie
• Caleb Punzalan as Joshua Chavez^[6]
• Cogie Domingo as Adrian "Ian" Alejandro

Guest cast

• Melissa Mendez as Adora Agustin
• Johnny Revilla as Irene's father
• Lui Manansala as Gracia
• Mikael Daez as Dave Fernando
• Lance Serrano as Alex
• Eugene Runas as Tope
• Dido De La Paz as Robert
• Aleera Montalla as Lulu

Production

Principal photography commenced on July 6, 2016.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Someone to Watch Over Me earned a 17.3% rating.^[8] The final episode scored a 17.1% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.^[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by Someone to Watch Over Me

Year	Award	Recipient	Category	Result	Ref.
2017	New York Festivals World's Best TV & Films	Someone to Watch Over Me	Best Telenevola	Won	[10]