Dream Dad

Filipino TV series or program

Comedy drama
Family drama

Created byABS-CBN Studios
Mel Mendoza-Del RosarioDeveloped byABS-CBN StudiosWritten by

Arlene Tamayo
Zoilo Barrel
Julius Villanueva
Cyrus Dan Cañares
June Anthony Amarillo

Directed by

Jeffrey R. Jeturian
Chris Alan Chanliongco

Creative directors

Brian Hagens
Carson Brooks

Starring

Zanjoe Marudo
Jana Agoncillo
Beauty Gonzalez

Opening theme"I Never Leave You Alone" by Karla CruzComposerVincent de JesusCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageFilipinoNo. of episodes103ProductionExecutive producersGrace Ann Bodegon-Casimsiman
Aimee Fabian SumaldeProducerEllen Nicolas-CristeProduction locations

Manila, Philippines
San Pedro, Laguna
Batangas

Editors

Dennis Salgado
Joy Buenaventura

Running time30–36 minutesProduction companyGMO Entertainment UnitOriginal releaseNetworkABS-CBNReleaseNovember 24, 2014 (2014-11-24) –
April 17, 2015 (2015-04-17)RelatedMagandang Buhay (inspired by the series tagline)

Dream Dad is a 2014 Philippine comedy-drama television series directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, starring Jana Agoncillo and Zanjoe Marudo.^[1]^[2] The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from November 24, 2014 to April 17, 2015, replacing Hawak Kamay and was replaced by Nathaniel.

Plot

The story centers on Sebastian "Baste" Javier (Zanjoe Marudo), a kind-hearted veterinarian from Batangas, who chose to succeed his father Eliseo (Ariel Ureta) as the president of ENS Dairy Corporation, in order to preserve his parents' strained relationship.

With the help of his trusted friend, Michael (Ketchup Eusebio), and his devoted executive assistant, Alex (Beauty Gonzalez), Baste transforms himself from a boardroom neophyte into a learned businessman. But it was a decision that came with a painful cost - Angel (Neri Naig), his one great love.

Left with a broken heart, Baste meets Baby (Jana Cassandra Agoncillo) - a wide-eyed orphan girl who believes that he is her long-lost father. The two are forced to work together when Baby suddenly bags the much coveted role of becoming the new face of Wink Milk, the flagship product of Baste's company.

As they spend more time with each other, Baby begins to see through Baste's pain and, in him, the father she longed for all her life. Even with the knowledge that Baste is indeed not her biological father, Baby chooses to help him piece his heart back together. And in the process, Baste learns to trust and gambles on love once again. Eventually, Baste and his assistant Alex fell in love with each other and even planned for a wedding.

Consequently, the two bond in an unlikely love story between a bachelor relearning to love the simple joys in life and a young kid whose spirit does not know how to stop loving. In the series, Baste was able to get custody as an adoptive parent of Baby. This happened despite the presence of Baby's biological mother, Bebeth (Yen Santos).

In the end, Baste realizes that behind every great man, and every great father – may it be by blood, or otherwise – is a family that never fails to support him despite all his shortcomings.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Zanjoe Marudo as President Sebastian "Baste" V. Javier
Jana Agoncillo as Baby Sabina Sta. Maria Javier
Beauty Gonzalez as Alexandra "Alex" Sta. Maria-Javier

Supporting cast

Maxene Magalona as April Mae Pamintuan
Gloria Diaz as Nenita Viray-Javier
Ariel Ureta as Eliseo Javier
Ketchup Eusebio as Michael Castro
Katya Santos as Precious San Juan-Castro
Yen Santos as Maribeth "Bebeth" Morales
Matt Evans as Paul Monteliano
Ces Quesada as Carmen Castro
Dante Ponce as Julio Pamintuan
Atoy Co as Miguel Castro
Jonicka Cyleen Movido as Rain
John Steven de Guzman as Tikboy
Viveika Ravanes as Corina "Coring" Isidro
Ces Aldaba as Mang David
Ana Feleo as Aleli Panganiban
Rez Cortez as Enrique Sta. Maria
Bryan Termulo as Kenneth Sta. Maria
Teejay Marquez as Jake Sta. Maria
Paulo Angeles as Manuel Castro
Joma Labayen as Amado
Guji Lorenzana as Francis
Pamu Pamorada as Lilet

Guest cast

Neri Naig as Angel San Jose
Raikko Mateo as young Sebastian "Baste" Javier
Carlo Aquino as young Eliseo Javier
Anna Luna as young Nenita Viray-Javier
Sue Ramirez as young Carmen Castro
Paul Jake Castillo as young Miguel Castro
Kiray Celis as Gracia Anna (TV character)
Michelle Vito as Señorita Glenda (TV character)
Christopher Roxas
Via Veloso
Jacob Benedicto as Jaymart
Arlene Muhlach as Stella
Mikee Villanueva as Javier family's attorney

Production

The initial premiere of Dream Dad was originally On November 17, 2014 at 5:45 P.M., replacing Pure Love. However, due to its popularity, last minute decision and unexpectedly selection of Bagito — the known network's teen drama series — as a later's replacement, the air date was later moved to November 24, 2014 at 7:30 P.M., replacing Hawak Kamay.

Trivia

This is the first project of Magalona in her comeback. Also this is the very first teleserye of Teejay Marquez here on ABS-CBN.
The Philippine morning television talk show broadcast, Magandang Buhay title is inspired by a popular tagline in Dream Dad, "Magandang Buhay".