# Maging Sino Ka Man (2023 TV series)

Maging Sino Ka Man (transl. whoever you may be / international title: Love the Way You Are) is a 2023 Philippine television drama action romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the 1991 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Enzo Williams, it stars Barbie Forteza and David Licauco. It premiered on September 11, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 3, 2023 with a total of 40 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.

## Cast and characters
### Lead cast

* Barbie Forteza as Monique Salazar Santos-Macario / Dino
* David Licauco as Ricardo "Carding" Macario

### Supporting cast

* Juancho Triviño as Gilberto "Gilbert" Arnaiz
* Faith da Silva as Bettina "Betty" Ramirez
* Mikoy Morales as Gordon "Bagli" Libag
* Jean Garcia as Belinda Salazar-Arnaiz / Belinda Salazar-Santos
* E.R. Ejercito as Franklin "Frank" Abalos
* Jeric Raval as Alexander "Alex" Torres / Alex Gerona
* Jean Saburit as Shonda
* Juan Rodrigo as Miguelito "Miguel" Arnaiz
* Antonio Aquitania as Jonas
* Rain Matienzo as Tetay
* Ice Reyes as Loleng Macario
* TG Daylusan as Kulot
* Brianna Advincula as Peklat
* Kenji San Pablo as Hika
* Trisha Andrada as Antok

### Guest cast

* Tonton Gutierrez as Georgino "George" Santos
* Al Tantay as Osmundo Salazar
* Wendell Ramos as Richard "Chad" Macario
* Paolo Paraiso as Ben Delgado
* Alice Dixson as Claudette
* Cassandra Lavarias as younger Monique
* Mika Salamanca as Sarah

## Episodes

Maging Sino Ka Man episodes :
| No. | Title | Original release date |
| 1 | "World Premiere" | September 11, 2023 (2023-09-11) |
| 2 | "Paghahanap" (transl. finding) | September 12, 2023 (2023-09-12) |
| 3 | "Night to Remember" | September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13) |
| 4 | "Saviour" | September 14, 2023 (2023-09-14) |
| 5 | "Disguise" | September 15, 2023 (2023-09-15) |
| 6 | "Bagong Bahay" (transl. new house) | September 18, 2023 (2023-09-18) |
| 7 | "Pagtatago" (transl. hiding) | September 19, 2023 (2023-09-19) |
| 8 | "Tamang Hinala" (transl. right hunch) | September 20, 2023 (2023-09-20) |
| 9 | "Pagdakip" (transl. abduction) | September 21, 2023 (2023-09-21) |
| 10 | "Pagliligtas" (transl. rescuing) | September 22, 2023 (2023-09-22) |
| 11 | "Yakap" (transl. embrace) | September 25, 2023 (2023-09-25) |
| 12 | "Sinong Bakla?" (transl. who's gay?) | September 26, 2023 (2023-09-26) |
| 13 | "Sermon" | September 27, 2023 (2023-09-27) |
| 14 | "Pawalang Mana" (transl. losing heir) | September 28, 2023 (2023-09-28) |
| 15 | "Bukingan" (transl. ratting out) | September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) |
| 16 | "Secret Attraction" | October 2, 2023 (2023-10-02) |
| 17 | "Misyon" (transl. mission) | October 3, 2023 (2023-10-03) |
| 18 | "Sagip" (transl. Save) | October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04) |
| 19 | "Pangako ni Carding" (transl. promise of Carding) | October 5, 2023 (2023-10-05) |
| 20 | "Tinatagong Feelings" (transl. hidden feelings) | October 6, 2023 (2023-10-06) |
| 21 | "Selos" (transl. jealous) | October 9, 2023 (2023-10-09) |
| 22 | "Ako si Digna" (transl. I am Digna) | October 10, 2023 (2023-10-10) |
| 23 | "Miss Gay" | October 11, 2023 (2023-10-11) |
| 24 | "Paalam" (transl. bye) | October 12, 2023 (2023-10-12) |
| 25 | "Katotohanan" (transl. truth) | October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13) |
| 26 | "Babae Po Ako" (transl. I'm a girl) | October 16, 2023 (2023-10-16) |
| 27 | "Habulan" (transl. chasing) | October 17, 2023 (2023-10-17) |
| 28 | "Nakakamatay na Kilig" (transl. deadly romantic excitement) | October 18, 2023 (2023-10-18) |
| 29 | "Muling Pagtatagpo" (transl. meeting again) | October 19, 2023 (2023-10-19) |
| 30 | "Bagong Buhay" (transl. new life) | October 20, 2023 (2023-10-20) |
| 31 | "Pagpapakilala" (transl. introduction) | October 23, 2023 (2023-10-23) |
| 32 | "Pagkakataon" (transl. chance) | October 24, 2023 (2023-10-24) |
| 33 | "Driver, Sweet Lover" | October 25, 2023 (2023-10-25) |
| 34 | "Selosong Driver" (transl. jealous driver) | October 26, 2023 (2023-10-26) |
| 35 | "Dukot" (transl. abduct) | October 27, 2023 (2023-10-27) |
| 36 | "Suspect ang Nanay Ko" (transl. my mother is a suspect) | October 30, 2023 (2023-10-30) |
| 37 | "Frame Up" | October 31, 2023 (2023-10-31) |
| 38 | "Harapan" (transl. confrontation) | November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01) |
| 39 | "Hiwalayan at Katotohanan" (transl. separation and truth) | November 2, 2023 (2023-11-02) |
| 40 | "Huling Hamon" (transl. final challenge) | November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03) |

## Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2023. Filming concluded in October 2023.

## Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Maging Sino Ka Man earned an 11.4% rating. The final episode scored an 11.3% rating.

## Accolades

Accolades received by Maging Sino Ka Man :
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Series of the Year (Primetime) | Maging Sino Ka Man | Nominated |
| 2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Actor of the Year (Primetime) | David Licauco | Nominated |
| 2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Actress of the Year (Primetime) | Barbie Forteza | Nominated |
| 2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Supporting Actor of the Year | Mikoy Morales | Nominated |
| 2024 | 5th VP Choice Awards | TV Supporting Actress of the Year | Faith Da Silva | Nominated |