Introduction

Descendants of the Sun is a 2020 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network.

The series is based on a 2016 South Korean television drama series of the same title.

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Outline

From the very beginning, their relationship was off to a rocky start. As part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Forces, Lucas is always sent off to various missions that last from days to weeks. And with shifts as long and as busy as Maxine’s, the right timing was never on their side. She tries to distance herself from him and his dangerous job, but instead finds herself unable to resist him. One disaster after another befalls upon them, but their love stands stronger than anything that comes their way.

Cast

• Main Cast:
  • Dingdong Dantes as Lucas Manalo.
  • Jennylyn Mercado as Maxine Dela Cruz.
  • Rocco Nacino as Diego Ramos / Wolf.
  • Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Moira Defensor.
• Supporting Cast:
  • André Paras as Ralph Vergara.
  • Chariz Solomon as Emma Perez.
  • Renz Fernandez as Earl Jimeno.
  • Pancho Magno as Daniel Spencer.
  • Nicole Kim Donesa as Via Catindig.
  • Reese Tuazon as Sandra Delgado.
  • Jenzel Angeles as Hazel Flores.
  • Bobby Andrews as Eric Feliciano.
  • Ricardo Cepeda as Carlos Defensor.
  • Paul Salas as Marty Talledo.
  • Lucho Ayala as Alen Eugenio / Snoopy.
  • Jon Lucas as Benjo Tamayo / Harry Potter.
  • Prince Clemente as Randy Katipunan / Picollo.
  • Antonio Aquitania as Bienvenido Garcia.
  • Neil Ryan Sese as Rodel Dela Cruz.
  • Ian Ignacio as Greg Abad.
  • Rich Asuncion as Janet Pagsisihan.
  • Carlo Gonzales as Val Domingo.
  • Roi Vinzon as Abraham Manalo.
  • Hailey Mendes as Judith Manalo.
  • Marina Benipayo as Olivia Dela Cruz.
• Guest Cast:
  • Mike “Pekto” Nacua.
  • Tonton Gutierrez as General Cruz.
  • Sophie Albert as Liza Ayson.
  • Gabby Eigenmann as Ricardo Sintallan.
  • Andrew Schimmer.
  • Sue Prado.
  • Kim Rodriguez as Denise.
  • Addy Raj as Alif Fayad.
  • Ronnie Henares as Ed.
  • Mark Herras as Orly.
  • Archie Adamos.

Trivia

• Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Descendants of the Sun Series

• Episode 01: Pilot.
• Episode 02: First Impression.
• Episode 03: First Date.
• Episode 04: The Mission.
• Episode 05: Heartbreak.
• Episode 06: Moving On.
• Episode 07: Muling Pagkikita.
• Episode 08: It’s Complicated.
• Episode 09: Black vs White.
• Episode 10: War and Love.
• Episode 11: Shipwreck Promise.
• Episode 12: The VIP.
• Episode 13: Crossfire.
• Episode 14: Life and Death.
• Episode 15: Jealousy.
• Episode 16: Urong Sulong.
• Episode 17: The Kiss.
• Episode 18: Cliff Rescue.
• Episode 19: Lucas vs Rodel.
• Episode 20: Guilty.
• Episode 21: Kidnap.
• Episode 22: Bihag.
• Episode 23: Kabayaran.
• Episode 24: The Apology.
• Episode 25: The Missing Rebel.
• Episode 26: Social Distancing.
• Episode 27: Urdan Miners.
• Episode 28: Earthquake.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Dominic Zapata.
• Producer(s): Winnie Hollis-Reyes.
• Writer(s): John Roque, Glaiza Ramirez, Brylle Tabora, John Bedia, and Liberty Trinidad.
• Music: Gaemi and Julie Anne San Jose (Opening Theme).
• Cinematography: Roman Theodossis.
• Editor(s): Benedict Lavastida and Robert Ryan Reyes.
• Production: GMA Entertainment Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (in cooperation with).
• Distributor(s): GMA Network.
• Release Date: 10 February 2020 to 18 March 2020.
• Running Time: 28-44 minutes.
• Country: Philippines.
• Language: Filipino and Tagalog.