Dream Dad is a Philippine television drama comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Chris Alan Chanliongco, it stars Jana Agoncillo, Zanjoe Marudo and Beauty Gonzalez. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from November 24, 2014 to April 17, 2015, replacing Hawak Kamay and was replaced by Nathaniel.
Plot The story centers on Sebastian "Baste" Javier (Zanjoe Marudo), a kind-hearted veterinarian from Batangas, who chose to succeed his father Eliseo (Ariel Ureta) as the president of ENS Dairy Corporation, in order to preserve his parents' strained relationship.
With the help of his trusted friend, Michael (Ketchup Eusebio), and his devoted executive assistant, Alex (Beauty Gonzalez), Baste transforms himself from a boardroom neophyte into a successful businessman. But it was a decision that came with a cost - his lover Angel (Neri Naig).
Left with a broken heart, Baste meets Baby (Jana Cassandra Agoncillo) - a wide-eyed orphan girl who believes that he is her long-lost father. The two are forced to work together when Baby suddenly bags the much coveted role of becoming the new face of Wink Milk, the flagship product of Baste's company.
As they spend more time with each other, Baby begins to see through Baste's pain and, in him, the father she longed for all her life. Even with the knowledge that Baste is indeed not her biological father, Baby chooses to help him piece his heart back together. And in the process, Baste learns to trust and gambles on love once again. Eventually, Baste and his assistant Alex fell in love with each other and even planned for a wedding.
Consequently, the two bond in an unlikely love story between a bachelor relearning to love the simple joys in life and a young kid whose spirit does not know how to stop loving. In the series, Baste was able to get custody as an adoptive parent of Baby. This happened despite the presence of Baby's biological mother, Bebeth (Yen Santos).
In the end, Baste realizes that behind every great man, and every great father – may it be by blood, or otherwise – is a family that never fails to support him despite all his shortcomings.
Cast and characters
Main cast Zanjoe Marudo as President Sebastian "Baste" V. Javier Jana Agoncillo as Baby Sabina Sta. Maria Javier Beauty Gonzalez as Alexandra "Alex" Sta. Maria-Javier
Supporting cast Maxene Magalona as April Mae Pamintuan Gloria Diaz as Nenita Viray-Javier Ariel Ureta as Eliseo Javier Ketchup Eusebio as Michael Castro Katya Santos as Precious San Juan-Castro Yen Santos as Maribeth "Bebeth" Morales Matt Evans as Paul Monteliano Ces Quesada as Carmen Castro Dante Ponce as Julio Pamintuan Atoy Co as Miguel Castro Jonicka Cyleen Movido as Rain John Steven de Guzman as Tikboy Viveika Ravanes as Corina "Coring" Isidro Ces Aldaba as Mang David Ana Feleo as Aleli Panganiban Rez Cortez as Enrique Sta. Maria Bryan Termulo as Kenneth Sta. Maria Teejay Marquez as Jake Sta. Maria Paulo Angeles as Manuel Castro Joma Labayen as Amado Guji Lorenzana as Francis Pamu Pamorada as Lilet
Guest cast Neri Naig as Angel San Jose Raikko Mateo as young Sebastian "Baste" Javier Carlo Aquino as young Eliseo Javier Anna Luna as young Nenita Viray-Javier Sue Ramirez as young Carmen Castro Paul Jake Castillo as young Miguel Castro Kiray Celis as Gracia Anna (TV character) Michelle Vito as Señorita Glenda (TV character) Christopher Roxas Via Veloso Jacob Benedicto as Jaymart Arlene Muhlach as Stella Mikee Villanueva as Javier family's attorney
Production The initial premiere of Dream Dad was originally On November 17, 2014 at 5:45 P.M., replacing Pure Love. However, due to its popularity, last minute decision and unexpectedly selection of Bagito — the known network's teen drama series — as a later's replacement, the air date was later moved to November 24, 2014 at 7:30 P.M., replacing Hawak Kamay.
Re-runs The show began airing re-runs on Jeepney TV from September 5, 2016 to January 20, 2017 (replacing the re-runs of Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik); August 26 to November 1, 2019 (replacing the re-runs of Be My Lady); November 21, 2020 to July 10, 2021 (replacing the re-runs of Starla); January 16 to March 31, 2023 (replacing the re-runs of Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig); and August 24, 2026 to January 15, 2027 (replacing the re-runs of Dyosa).
Trivia This is the first project of Magalona in her comeback. Also this is the very first teleserye of Teejay Marquez here on ABS-CBN. The Philippine morning television talk show broadcast, Magandang Buhay title is inspired by a popular tagline in Dream Dad, "Magandang Buhay".
Reception + KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS (5:45PM and 7:45PM PST) PILOT EPISODE FINALE EPISODE PEAK AVERAGE SOURCE “Dream Dad” charms TV viewers, tops nationwide ratingsNATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): December 2-4, 2014NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): March 6-12, 2015
Awards 2015 11th USTV Awards: Year's choice of drama program
See also List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series List of programs broadcast by Jeepney TV
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