Girl Meets World PH

Concept logo of Girl Meets World PH

### Distributor

Walt Disney Studios Philippine Television Distribution, GMA Entertainment Distribution

### Based on

Pepito Manaloto; by Michael VGirl Meets World (USA); by Michael Jacobs & April Kelly

### Production company

Viva Television, M-Zet Productions, It's A Laugh Productions (USA)

## About

**Girl Meets World Philippines** or **Girl Meets World PH** is an upcoming Philippine television situational comedy real-life children's series to be broadcast by GMA Network. The series was an alternate timeline sequel to Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento and an adaptation of the original American comedy television series of the same title, It starts to premiere soon in Every Friday Night on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Amazing Earth. It stars Jennylyn Mercado, Olivia Sui, Alex Gonzaga, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Pate Fernandez, and Althea Rudeas.

The series is set to be simulcast on Heart of Asia Channel, I Heart Movies Channel, Pinoy Hits Channel, TV5, and NET25. It is also set to stream online worldwide soon on YouTube via GMA Playground's and YouLOL's livestream and full-episode videos, and on Disney+.

## Premise

The story follows the marriage of Chito and Erika in 10 years after Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento.

Erika lives in Pepito's beautiful house with her daughter Isabella; and Isabella's bestfriend Ashley, Erika lives to work as the President-CEO of Pepito Manaloto's PM Group of All Companies.

## Cast and characters

##### Main cast

* Erika Rey Torres-Manaloto, CEO and President of Pepito Manaloto's PM Group of All Companies - portrayed by Jennylyn Mercado

* Isabella dela Cruz Torres-Manaloto, Grade 4 student. daughter of Chito and Erika - portrayed by Althea Rudeas and based on Riley Matthews.

* Natalie Torres-Manaloto, Isabella's older sister - portrayed by Ryzza Mae Dizon

* Ashley Gutierrez-Xiao, Isabella's older bestfriend and former bully. Grade 4 student - portrayed by Lizette Andi 'Pate' Fernandez and based on Maya Hart.

* Sophia "Cixi" Chen Gutierrez-Xiao, Ashley's mom - portrayed by Olivia Sui

* Anna Maria Jimenez, Cixi and Erika's best friend - portrayed by Alex Gonzaga

* Nadine, Erika's home maid, She was known for her drama cat-fights against Anna Maria Jimenez - portrayed by Janna Dominguez

* Alicia, Erika's home maid - portrayed by Denise Barbacena

* Catalina, Erika's home maid - portrayed by Maria 'Mosang' Alilia Bagio

##### Guest cast

* Vilma Santos-Recto as Victoria Torres, Erika Torres-Manaloto's mother

* Richard Gutierrez as Luisito "Chito" dela Cruz Manaloto, LAPD Police Colonel, Son of Pepito Manaloto and Elsa Manaloto, and husband of Erika

* Analyn Barro as Charlie Ortega-Alonzo, Female Grade 4 teacher

* Jose Manalo as Nikolai Hernandez-Pangilinan, Erika's friend

* Jericho Rosales as Jack Gutierrez, Ashley's dad

* Bea Binene and Gabbi Garcia as young Erika Torres

* Wally Bayola as Jimmy Tolentino, professional officer of PM, Erika's co-worker

* Betong Sumaya as Emman Abbellido, officer of PM, Erika's co-worker

* Jake Vargas as the original young Chito Manaloto

* Zia Dantes as Tiffany, autistic classmate, based on Farkle Minkus as a female character

## Soundtrack

##### Original Theme Songs

* **Take on The World (Cover of Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter's Original Song)**, by TZUYU from TWICE and LIA from ITZY, solely composed by Michael V - set to be licensed to VEVO and Walt Disney Records South Korea
* **Pepito Manaloto**, by Michael V - licensed to VEVO and Sony Music Philippines
* **Words of Wisdom (Official Memories and Story version of Pepito Manaloto Song)**, by Michael V - licensed to Sony Music Philippines
* **Keep On Loving You (Girls' Duet Version/Cover of REO Speedwagon's Original Song)**, by TZUYU from TWICE and LIA from ITZY, solely composed by Michael V - set to be licensed to VEVO and Walt Disney Records South Korea

##### Acquired foreign music

* **(Tell Me) Honestly**, by Harem Scarem

## Production

The show was filmed and set live in Quezon City, Philippines.