Pepito Manaloto

Premise

The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast

• Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto

;Supporting cast

• Manilyn Reynes as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
• Jake Vargas as Luisito "Chito" dela Cruz Manaloto / Michael "Jordan" Castillo
• Angel Satsumi as Clarissa dela Cruz Manaloto
• John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
• Ronnie Henares as Tomas "Tommy" Diones
• Arthur Solinap as Robert "Bert / Junior" Maceda
• Mosang as Bettina "Baby" Reyes-Lopez
• Janna Dominguez as Maria Bagtikan-Cruz
• Nova Villa as Mimi Kho
• Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos
• Chariz Solomon as Janice San Diego-Generoso
• Maureen Larrazabal as Mariano "Mara" Quijanos
• Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista
• Cherry Malvar as Theresa "Tere" Dalisay
• Sophia Senoron as Cara
• Mikoy Morales as Rosauro "Roxy" Ocampo
• Jak Roberto as Erik
• Robb Ginto as Vanessa

;Former cast

• Carmina Villarroel as Maricar Del Valle
• Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee Kho
• Julie Anne San Jose as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil
• Barbie Forteza as Katkat
• Joshua Pineda as younger Chito Manaloto (season 1)
• Joshua Dionisio as Richard Reyes (season 1)
• Freddie Webb as Freddie Del Valle (season 1) and Roger Palmo (season 2)
• Bayani Agbayani as Brando (season 1)
• Lexi Fernandez and Bea Binene as Stephanie / Erika (season 1–2)
• Sef Cadayona (2021–22) as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto
• Mikee Quintos (2021–22) as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
• Pokwang (2021–22) as Tarsing Batumbakal
• Kokoy de Santos (2021–22) as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
• Gladys Reyes (2021–22) as Rosa Generoso
• Archie Alemania (2021–22) as Benito "Benny" Manaloto
• Edgar Allan Guzman (2021–22) as Fernando "Nando" Generoso
• Kristoffer Martin (2021–22) as Wendell
• Jay Arcilla (2021–22) as Eric
• Denise Barbacena (2021–22) as Elma
• Angel Guardian (2021–22) as Beth
• Gabby Eigenmann (2021–22) as Tomas "Tommy" Diones

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020. Principal photography for Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento commenced in June 2021.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto earned a 28.2% rating. The first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento scored a 26.6% rating. The pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento a 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.

Accolades

References

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