Daddy's Gurl

Daddy's Gurl
An image with an orange background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card from 2021 to 2023
GenreSitcom
Written by
Directed byChris Martinez
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes175
Production
Executive producerAila R. de Jesus
Producers
  • Marvic C. Sotto
  • Antonio P. Tuviera
Production locationPhilippines
EditorVanessa de Leon
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time20–35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseOctober 13, 2018 (2018-10-13) –
May 6, 2023 (2023-05-06)

Daddy's Gurl is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Chris Martinez, it stars Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza in the title role. It premiered on October 13, 2018 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on May 6, 2023, with a total of 175 episodes.

Premise

After the passing of Barak's wife, he decides to live in the condominium unit in Manila of his aspiring city girl daughter, Visitacion, in order to watch and take care of her, much to his daughter's surprise. He barely made a living for them, while he talks to the picture of his wife.

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Vic Sotto.
Vic Sotto
An image of Maine Mendoza.
Maine Mendoza
An image of Wally Bayola.
Wally Bayola
An image of Benjie Paras.
Benjie Paras
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The series resumed its programming on June 13, 2020. In October 2021, John Lapus joined the series as a writer.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Daddy's Gurl earned a 13.6% rating.

Accolades

Accolades received by Daddy's Gurl
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 7th Kagitingan Awards for Television ng Bataan Peninsula State University Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Comedy Show Vic Sotto
Maine Mendoza		 Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Program Daddy's Gurl Nominated
Best Comedy Actor Vic Sotto Nominated
Best Comedy Actress Maine Mendoza Won
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Vic Sotto Won
Best Comedy Actress Maine Mendoza Nominated
Best Comedy Show Daddy's Gurl Nominated
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Vic Sotto Nominated
Best Comedy Show Daddy's Gurl Nominated

References

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  34. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: Ex ni Barak si Cherie Hills?". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  35. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: Laban o bawi sa offer ni Abdul?". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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  37. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: No Christmas para sa mga Otogan?". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
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  41. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: Barak, mapasagot kaya ni Celia?". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
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  46. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: Jem, kailangan magpanggap sa harap ni Kuya Jude". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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  49. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: Valentine's Day ni Stacy, mapupurnada dahil sa palpak na cupid?". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  50. ↑ "Daddy's Gurl: Bakit may naka-topless sa baby shower ni Jingle?". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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