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The groundbreaking collaboration between media giants TV5 and ABS-CBN makes 2023 even more jam-packed and action-filled with the domination of Philippine primetime television by star-studded programs like Dirty Linen and the much-awaited return of Coco Martin in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo in commemoration of the 18th death anniversary of the King of Philippine Cinema, Fernando Poe Jr.
Dirty Linen, which premiered on TV5 on January 23, stars Janine Gutierrez and Zanjoe Marudo with an all-star ensemble cast led by John Arcilla, Joel Torre, Janice De Belen, Francine Diaz, and Seth Fedelin, under the direction of Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay. Also gracing the show are Golden Globe nominee Dolly De Leon and Harlem International Film Festival Winner Ruby Ruiz. Dirty Linen follows the story of the Fiero family whose lives are threatened by those who wish to seek justice as a result of their family’s wrongdoing. This gripping story “stained by lies, washed by truth, and handled with care” is sure to captivate Filipino audiences, leaving them wanting for more.
Moreover, TV5 and ABS-CBN have the biggest offerings in line for the fans of the long running TV series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, as the Primetime King Coco Martin returns with the adaptation of FPJ's 1986 action-comedy film Batang Quiapo. In commemoration of his 18th death anniversary, Coco teams up with Dreamscape Entertainment and FPJ’s daughter, Lovi Poe, for a promising, action-packed, and timeless small screen adaption of the beloved FPJ film. Joining the cast of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo are Lito Lapid, Christopher De Leon, Susan Africa, John Estrada, Pen Medina, Cherry Pie Picache, Benzon Dalina, Mark Lapid, Ronwaldo Martin, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, Alan Paule, and Tommy Abuel. The show will be headed and directed by Martin and Malu Sevilla, set to air on TV5 this year.
Since the start of the much-lauded collaboration between TV5 and ABS-CBN last year, Kapatid and Kapamilya viewers alike have enjoyed top-notch entertainment on free TV across the country. As TV5 beefs up its lineup with ABS-CBN’s programs, Filipino households will have fun-filled and exciting stories to be enjoyed by the entire family. Alongside much awaited programs like Dirty Linen and FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, viewers can expect even more exciting shows this 2023 as TV5 and ABS-CBN continue their collaboration to bring us more top-quality entertainment.
Catch ABS-CBN’s Dirty Linen on TV5 every Monday to Friday at 9:30pm, and stay tuned for the upcoming premiere of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, soon on TV5. Aside from TV5, ABS-CBN's programs are also available on-air via Kapamilya Channel, Cinemo and Jeepney TV on SKYcable, Cignal, Satlite, GSAT and more than 100 pay TV operators nationwide and A2Z on free TV; online via Kapamilya Online Live on Facebook and YouTube and iWantTFC; and worldwide thru The Filipino Channel (TFC).
