Viral Scandal
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| Created by | Arah Jell Badayos |
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| Music by | Carmina Cuya |
| Opening theme | "Nasa'yo Ako" by Gigi De Lana |
| Composer | Jonathan Manalo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 127 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 20-45 minutes |
| Production company | RCD Narratives |
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| Release | November 15, 2021 – May 13, 2022 |
Viral Scandal is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Dado C. Lumibao and Froy Allan Leonardo, it stars Charlie Dizon, Jake Cuenca, Dimples Romana, Miko Raval and Joshua Garcia. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from November 15, 2021 to May 13, 2022.
Premise
The lives of a simple family become disrupted when a scandalous video involving their eldest daughter goes viral.[1]
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Charlie Dizon[2] as Architect Rica "Ikay" M. Sicat / Rica M. Ramones – A junior architect at Balai Arkitektura. She is Kakay's oldest child, Dan's step-daughter, and Bea & Nico's older half-sister. Her biological father is Mayor Troy Ramones, and this illegitimate parent-child relationship results in her and her mother becoming targets of scrutiny in Sidero. A video of her being raped by Jigs goes viral, and throughout the series she fights with the trauma from that incident.
- Jake Cuenca[3] as Mayor Troy Ramones – The mayor of Sidero who chose to continue a relationship with Kakay despite his family's plans for him to marry Audrey. He is the biological father of Rica and Raven, and Audrey's husband.
- Dimples Romana[3] as Karla "Kakay" Meneses-Sicat – A former OFW in Dubai, Dan's wife, and mother to Rica, Bea, and Nico.
- Joshua Garcia[4] as Architect Kyle Constantino – Founder and CEO of Balai Arkitektura.
- Miko Raval as Danilo "Dan" Sicat – A furniture maker and part-time food delivery driver, Kakay's husband, father to Nico & Bea, and step-father to Rica.
- Supporting cast
- Markus Paterson[3] as Councilor Diego "Jigs" S. Ramones – The councilor of Sidero who harbors a history of rape behind his facade of a kind-hearted political figure.
- Jameson Blake[3] as Architect Axel Mateo – A senior architect at Balai Arkitektura, and Kyle's long time best friend.
- Maxene Magalona[3] as Audrey Ramones – Troy's wife and Raven's mother.
- Ria Atayde[3] as Atty. Laura Dizon – A Sidero lawyer who handles Rica's case, and Troy's friend.
- Jong Cuenco[3] as Cong. Alberto Ramones – The congressman of Sidero who is determined to maintain his family's positive reputation; Bobby's biological father, and Troy's adoptive father.
- Gian Magdangal[3] as Bobby Ramones† – Alberto's biological son, Troy's adoptive brother, and Jigs’ father.
- Louise Abuel[3] as Nico M. Sicat – A student at Sidero University, and the youngest child of the Sicat family.
- Karina Bautista as Beatriz "Bea" M. Sicat - A student at Sidero University, and the middle child of the Sicat family.
- Aljon Mendoza as Leopoldo "Pogs" Ygot - A student at Sidero University and Bea’s classmate.
- Kaila Estrada as Raven Ramones - An interior designer and influencer, Troy and Audrey’s daughter, and Rica's half sister.
- Arielle Roces as Rose Tantoco - The secretary of Balai Arkitektura who was the initial victim of Jigs' rape scandal.
- Aya Fernandez as Ella Montecillo - Archie's girlfriend who is another rape victim of Jigs.
- Vance Larena as Archie Soliman - Ella's boyfriend, and a friend of Jigs who knows about his secret.
- Sky Quizon as Brax Delavin - Pogs's friend who admire feelings with Bea.
Production
The project was first announced in February 2021.[5] Filming for the drama began in late May 2021 with a lock-in taping set-up.
Initially known as Viral, it was later changed to Viral Scandal in October 2021.
Timeslot
Viral Scandal replaced Huwag Kang Mangamba on November 15, 2021, in a later timeslot at 9:30 PM. ABS-CBN decided to adjust Marry Me, Marry You's timeslot at 8:45 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, and Jeepney TV.
The show ended on May 13, 2022, with a total of 127 episodes and was replaced by 2 Good 2 Be True, but the schedule time is 8:45 PM, while The Broken Marriage Vow took over Viral Scandal's timeslot.
Re-runs
The series re-aired on Jeepney TV and All TV from May 19 to October 6, 2024. It also had re-runs on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z's Zuper Hapon from January 6 to July 4, 2025, replacing the re-runs of The Killer Bride and replaced by re-runs of Pamilya Sagrado.
Spin-off
It was announced on March 9, 2022, that a spin-off was being teased during a virtual charity event in collaboration with drama anthology show Maalaala Mo Kaya. Dubbed as Ang Kulit ng Pag-Ibig, it focuses on the "hidden chapter" of Pogs and Bea, portrayed by cast members Aljon Mendoza and Karina Bautista respectively. Directed by Raz de la Torre, it released on March 16, 2022, on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.[6]
References
- ^ "Joshua Garcia joins Charlie Dizon, Jameson Blake in TV series Viral". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 14, 2021.
- ^ "Charlie Dizon to co-star with Dimples Romana, Jake Cuenca in new ABS-CBN series". ABS-CBN News. February 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Dimples Romana excited over reunion project with Joshua Garcia on TV after 5 years". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 27, 2021. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ "Joshua Garcia joins cast of new ABS-CBN series 'Viral'". ABS-CBN News. May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Dimples Romana, Jake Cuenca return to ABS-CBN to lead new series". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "'Viral Scandal' unveils spinoff chapter starring Aljon Mendoza, Karina Bautista". ABS-CBN News. March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.