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The Write One

The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes.

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The Write One
An image of Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card
Genre
Created byMark Anthony Norella
Directed byKing Mark Baco
Starring
Theme music composerMarvin Jason Hernandez
Opening theme"Oras" by Jason Marvin
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes39
Production
Executive producerMaria Ana Isabel M. Rodrigo
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time27–30 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs1
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 20 (2023-03-20) –
May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)

The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.2

Cast and characters

An image of Ruru Madrid.
Ruru Madrid portrays Liam Herrera. source ↗
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Episodes

The Write One episodes
No.TitleTelevision titleOriginal release datea
1"The Beginning of Our Love Story""World Premiere"10March 20, 2023 (2023-03-20)
2"Your Biggest Sin""Typewriter"11March 21, 2023 (2023-03-21)
3"How Are You Feeling""Hello, Love"12March 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)
4"Remember, I’m Here""New World"13March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)
5"I Feel Trapped""Secret Assassin"14March 27, 2023 (2023-03-27)
6"We Met Before?""Reunited"15March 28, 2023 (2023-03-28)
7"Figuring Out""Savana"16March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
8"You Owe Me an Apology""Savana vs. Liam"17March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)
9"A Magic Typewriter""Two-faced Ramon"18April 3, 2023 (2023-04-03)
10"Get Jealous""Two Queens"19April 4, 2023 (2023-04-04)
11"Regret Everything""Two the Rescue"20April 5, 2023 (2023-04-05)
12"Everything That Happened""Scandal"21April 10, 2023 (2023-04-10)
13"Hard to Overcome""Checkmate"22April 11, 2023 (2023-04-11)
14"Go Against Everyone""Stalker"23April 12, 2023 (2023-04-12)
15"My Real Name is...""I Am Joyce"24April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)
16"Can We Talk?""Two Much Pain"25April 17, 2023 (2023-04-17)
17"Tell the Truth""Son"26April 18, 2023 (2023-04-18)
18"Don't Blame Yourself""Double Date"27April 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)
19"Let's Go, Liam""Liam vs. Ramon"28April 20, 2023 (2023-04-20)
20"Go Ahead""Next Chapter"29April 24, 2023 (2023-04-24)
21"New Story""Special Guest"30April 25, 2023 (2023-04-25)
22"Break Away""Titikman" (transl. taste)31April 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)
23"Welcome Back""Magic"32April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
24"Conceal Your Loneliness""Pares"33May 1, 2023 (2023-05-01)
25"Willing to Fight""Two Truths, One Lie"34May 2, 2023 (2023-05-02)
26"Without You, I'll Be Lost""Mahal Kita" (transl. I love you)35May 3, 2023 (2023-05-03)
27"What Happened?""RIP, Joyce"36May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)
28"My Fault""Gone Two Soon"37May 8, 2023 (2023-05-08)
29"Forgive Me""Return Two Life"38May 9, 2023 (2023-05-09)
30"In My Dreams""Two Much Info"39May 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)
31"What's Happening?""Paalam, Sep" (transl. bye, Sep)40May 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)
32"Decisions You Will Make""Two Hot to Handle"41May 15, 2023 (2023-05-15)
33"Made Up My Decision""Bardagulan" (transl. brawl)42May 16, 2023 (2023-05-16)
34"My Heart Tells Me Not""HisTwory"43May 17, 2023 (2023-05-17)
35"Protect Her""Kill Liam"44May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)
36"Searching for Them""Dakila" (transl. great)45May 22, 2023 (2023-05-22)
37"Can't Go Back""Die for Love"46May 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)
38"Lifelong Dream""Paris"47May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
39"Make It a Happy Moment""Magical Finale"May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.6

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Write One earned a 6.6% rating.48

Accolades

Accolades received by The Write One
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 52nd Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Love Team for Television Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali Won 49
Notes

Notes

  1. Viu aired two episodes, before its television broadcast.
References

References

  1. "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". Manila Bulletin. January 7, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  2. "The Write One (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  3. "GMA Network grants Bianca Umali-Ruru Madrid fans' wish; the two will appear together on The Write One". LionhearTV. November 29, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  4. Arceo, Therese (February 18, 2023). "Bianca Umali nilinaw na hindi si Ruru ang dahilan ng pag-anib sa Iglesia ni Cristo: It is a personal choice". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  5. Cabral, Kay (December 23, 2022). "Real-life celebrity couples Ruru Madrid-Bianca Umali, Paul Salas-Mikee Quintos to star in Kapuso series The Write One". LionhearTV. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  6. Ruiz, Marah (February 1, 2023). "In Photos: First taping day ng The Write One". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. Ruiz, Marah (January 17, 2023). "In Photos: Full cast ng The Write One, ipinakilala na". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  8. Roque, Nika (March 14, 2023). "Eva le Queen proud to represent the drag community in The Write One". GMA Network. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  9. "Instagram: littleactor_kianco". Instagram. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  10. "World Premiere". Facebook.
  11. "Typewriter". Twitter.
  12. "Hello, Love". Twitter.
  13. "New World". Twitter.
  14. "Secret Assassin". Facebook.
  15. "Reunited". Twitter.
  16. "Savana". Facebook.
  17. "Savana vs. Liam". Twitter.
  18. "Two-faced Ramon". Facebook.
  19. "Two Queens". Facebook.
  20. "Two the Rescue". Facebook.
  21. "Scandal". Facebook.
  22. "Checkmate". Facebook.
  23. "Stalker". Facebook.
  24. "I am Joyce". Facebook.
  25. "Two Much Pain". Facebook.
  26. "Son". Facebook.
  27. "Double Date". Facebook.
  28. "Liam vs. Ramon". Facebook.
  29. "Next Chapter". Facebook.
  30. "Special Guest". Facebook.
  31. "Titikman". Facebook.
  32. "Magic". Facebook.
  33. "Pares". Facebook.
  34. "Two Truths, One Lie". Facebook.
  35. "Mahal Kita". Facebook.
  36. "RIP, Joyce". Facebook.
  37. "Gone Two Soon". Facebook.
  38. "Return Two Life". Facebook.
  39. "Two Much Info". Facebook.
  40. "Paalam, Sep". Facebook.
  41. "Two Hot to Handle". Facebook.
  42. "Bardulagan". Facebook.
  43. "Histwory". Facebook.
  44. "Kill Liam". Facebook.
  45. "Dakila". Facebook.
  46. "Die for Love". Facebook.
  47. "Paris". Facebook.
  48. Mia, Ron (March 22, 2023). "The Write One pilot wins major ratings on TV". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  49. Santiago, Erwin (May 2, 2024). "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors". PEP. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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