Dear Ugeis aPhilippine televisioncomedyanthologyseries broadcast byGMA Network.StarringEugene Domingoand Divine Aucina, it premiered on February 14, 2016 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacingWowowin.The series concluded on February 13, 2022. It was replaced byThe Best Ka!on its timeslot.

Dear Uge
An image with a white background and black gradient on the edges. The series title is displayed on the lower part of the image.
Title card from 2021 to 2022
GenreComedy
Written by
  • Jojo Nones
  • Senedy Que
  • Joseph Balboa
  • Jessie Villabrille
  • Kathleen Kaye Sone
  • Riza del Rio
  • Mark Angelo Sakay
Creative directorCesar Cosme
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No.of episodes(list of episodes)
Production
Production locationsStudio 7, GMA Network Studios Annex, Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 14, 2016(2016-02-14)
February 13, 2022(2022-02-13)

Premise

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Urbana Genoveva Esperanza hosts a web show titled asDear Ugewhere she features love stories. Joining her in the show is her feeling charming sidekick, Devine.[1]

Cast and characters

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Eugene Domingo portrays Uge Esperanza.
Main cast
Recurring cast
  • Skelly Clarkson as Hercules(2016)
  • Jessah Nicole as Mercy(2016)
  • Dave Borneaas Diego(2018)
  • Tery Gian(2018)
  • Euwenn Aleta(2019)
  • Jo Berryas So Very(2019)
  • Jelai Andres(2019)
  • Atak Arana as Kata / Kerry(2016–17)
  • Jak Robertoas Berto(2016–18)
  • Aaron Yanga as Darak(2016–18)

Production

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Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to theenhanced community quarantine in Luzoncaused by theCOVID-19 pandemic.[3]The show resumed its programming on August 23, 2020.[4]

Ratings

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According toAGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode ofDear Ugeearned a 15% rating.[5]

Accolades

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Accolades received byDear Uge
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2016 11th Seoul International Drama Awards Comedy Category Dear Uge Nominated [6]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Anthology Nominated [7]
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [8]
40th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Comedy Program Won [9]
2019 Anak TV Seal Awards Won [10]
7th Kagitingan Awards Pinaka-magiting na Programang Telebisyon Won [11]
17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Comedy Show Won [12]
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Anthology Nominated [13]
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [14]

References

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  1. ^"Dear Uge".GMA Network.RetrievedAugust 25,2018.
  2. ^"Eugene Domingo stars inDear Uge,Philippine TV's first comedy anthology ".GMA Network.
  3. ^Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020)."Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs".InterAksyon.RetrievedApril 17,2020.
  4. ^"Ngayong Agosto, bago ang makikita n'yo!".YouTube.August 14, 2020.RetrievedAugust 14,2020.
  5. ^Ching, Mark Angelo (March 16, 2016)."AGB Mega Manila Ratings (February 1-14, 2016):Wowowinenters Top 10; consistently defeats rival show ".PEP.RetrievedMarch 9,2018.
  6. ^Anarcon, James Patrick (June 30, 2016)."GMA-7'sMy Faithful Husband,Destiny Rose,Dear Ugenominated at Seoul International Drama Awards 2016 ".PEP.RetrievedJanuary 18,2019.
  7. ^Soriano, Gia Allana."In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television".GMA Network.RetrievedApril 22,2020.
  8. ^Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018)."Bagani,Contessa,Asintado,Kambal, Karibalamong nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television ".PEP.RetrievedDecember 23,2020.
  9. ^Sun, Cherry (November 20, 2018)."Dear Uge,wagi sa 40th Catholic Mass Media Awards ".GMA Network.RetrievedJanuary 18,2019.
  10. ^"GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards".Daily Guardian.December 11, 2019.RetrievedApril 27,2020.
  11. ^Garcia, Cara Emmeline (May 29, 2019)."Look:Dear Ugewagi sa 7th Kagitingan Awards for Television ".GMA Network.RetrievedAugust 18,2019.
  12. ^Garcia, Cara Emmeline (May 10, 2019)."Dear Ugewagi sa 17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards ".GMA Network.RetrievedAugust 18,2019.
  13. ^Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019)."33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees".PEP.RetrievedSeptember 23,2019.
  14. ^Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021)."34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared".PEP.RetrievedJuly 22,2021.
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