Tadhana (transl. destiny) is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Marian Rivera, it premiered on May 20, 2017 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up.
| Tadhana | |
|---|---|
 Title card since 2025 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Developed by | Marissa L. Flores |
| Presented by | Marian Rivera |
| Ending theme | "Kumapit Ka Lang" by Aicelle Santos |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20–40 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Public Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 20, 2017 – present |
Premise
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Featuring a story of an overseas Filipino worker's struggles and sacrifices to work in a foreign land, and face separation and being homesick across the world in the hope of the loved ones' better future.[2]
Production
In March 2019, Dingdong Dantes served as substitute host of the show, after Marian Rivera went to parental leave due to her pregnancy.[3] In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Filming was continued in September 2020.[5] The show resumed its programming on October 3, 2020.[6]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Tadhana earned a 6.9% rating.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Anthology | Tadhana | Nominated | [8] |
| 2018 | 8th Overseas Filipino Workers Gawad Parangal | Best Actress | Marian Rivera | Won | |
| Commission on DFA | Best OFW Show | Tadhana | Won | ||
| 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Anthology | Nominated | [9] | ||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Best Single Performance by an Actress | Yasmien Kurdi ("Sukdulan") | Won | |||
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Anthology | Tadhana | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Single Performance by an Actress | Alessandra de Rossi ("Sisters at War") | Nominated | |||
| Jasmine Curtis-Smith ("Sex Slave") | Nominated | ||||
| Sunshine Dizon ("Magkano ang Forever") | Won | ||||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Anthology | Tadhana | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Single Performance by an Actress | Gelli de Belen ("Beast Friend") | Nominated | |||
| Jaclyn Jose ("Bekiry") | Nominated | ||||
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Anthology | Tadhana | Pending | [13] |
| Best Single Performance by an Actor | Mon Confiado ("Sino si Alice") | Pending | |||
| Best Single Performance by an Actress | Ara Mina ("Sugar Daddy") | Pending |
References
- ^ "Tadhana Full Episodes". YouTube. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "About Tadhana". GMA Network. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Watch: Marian surprises Dingdong on Tadhana set". GMA Network. March 17, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ "Marian Rivera, balik-taping para sa Tadhana; Kapuso shows, aarangkada na ngayong new normal". PEP. September 26, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Tadhana: Work from home na misis, hindi makawala sa mapang-abusong mister!". YouTube. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Mia, Ron (May 24, 2017). "AGB Nielsen: NUTAM People TV Ratings – May 20 & 21, 2017". LionhearTV. Archived from the original on March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Soriano, Gia (November 13, 2017). "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
