Maka (TV series)

Maka
An image with a teal background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. The texts "next chapter" are written below the series title.
Title card in 2025
Also known asMaka: The Next Chapter
Genre
Created byRod Marmol
Written by
  • Ceres Helga Barrios
  • May Delos Santos
  • Troy Espiritu
Directed byRod Marmol
Starring
Opening theme"Patuloy ang Pangarap" by Zephanie
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes40
Production
Executive producerRichell Equiron
CinematographyJonjon Corpus
Editors
  • Mark Andrew Antonio
  • Bunny Sison
  • Jack Cabayanan
  • Fredie Abril
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time27–29 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 21, 2024 (2024-09-21) –
August 16, 2025 (2025-08-16)

Maka is a Philippine television teen drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol, it stars Romnick Sarmenta, Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, Olive May and John Clifford. It premiered on September 21, 2024, on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on August 16, 2025, with a total of three seasons and 40 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise

V returns to his hometown and hesitant to teach in Douglas MacArthur High School. By serving as a mentor, he will learn lessons from his students.

Cast and characters

An image of Romnick Sarmenta.
Romnick Sarmenta portrays V.
Lead cast

An art teacher in MAKA high in charge of training the students for the upcoming regional drama competition.

A student of the Arts and Performance section who has an excellent skill in singing.

A choir member and a student of the Arts and Performance section.

She is known popularly for her online dance videos and Marco's love interest.

  • Dylan Menor as Dylan Dela Paz

Known as the school's "heartthrob" and bully.

A student who has a passion in writing songs and has a talent in acting.

A student in MAKA high and a make-up artist of dead people in their funeral home.

Supporting cast
  • Chanty Videla as Chanty Villanueva
  • Sean Lucas as Sean Dimaculangan
  • May Ann Basa as May Ann Cortez
  • Jojo Alejar as Mark
  • Carmen Soriano
  • Maricar de Mesa as Tonette
  • Tina Paner as Nadia Molina
  • Sharmaine Arnaiz as Glenda Ilagan
  • Elijah Alejo as Elijah Rodente (season 2)
  • Bryce Eusebio as Bryce Hernandez (season 2)
  • Shan Vesagas as Shan Rodente (season 2)
  • Josh Ford as Josh Taylor (season 2): Zeph's love interest.
  • Cheovy Walter as Cheovy Arellano (season 2)
  • MJ Encabo as MJ Lowell (season 2)
  • Gladys Reyes as Chinchin (season 3)
  • Jennie Gabriel as Alelie (season 3)
  • Anton Vinzon as Anton Mendoza (season 3)
  • Raheel Bhyria as Raheel Perez (season 3)
  • Mad Ramos as Mad Sarmiento (season 3)
Guest cast

Seasons

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113September 21, 2024 (2024-09-21)December 14, 2024 (2024-12-14)
216February 1, 2025 (2025-02-01)May 24, 2025 (2025-05-24)
311June 7, 2025 (2025-06-07)August 16, 2025 (2025-08-16)

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Maka earned a 6.6% rating. The second season premiere scored a 3.9% rating. The third season finale earned a 5.2% rating.

Accolades

Accolades received by Maka
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2025 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Mini Series Maka Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality Dylan Menor Nominated

Spin-off

The television series, Maka Lovestream premiered on September 6, 2025, featuring new characters. The series concluded on December 13, 2025.

References

  1. 1 2 "Youth-oriented drama series Maka set to inspire viewers across generations". SunStar. September 22, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (September 17, 2024). "Romnick propesor sa Trinity" [Romnick professor at Trinity]. Abante. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Maka | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Maka Season 2 | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Maka Season 3 | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Wang, Nickie (September 20, 2024). "Maka lead star finds groove in acting and singing". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ Santiago, Ervin (September 19, 2024). "Payo ni Romnick sa cast ng Maka: Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili n'yo" [Advice of Romnick to cast of Maka: Get to know yourself nicely]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Anoc, Aimee (August 14, 2024). "The cast of Gen Z series Maka during their pictorial". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Maka young stars, na-intimidate kay Romnick Sarmenta" [Maka young stars, intimidated at Romnick Sarmenta]. PEP. September 19, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Former child stars Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, and the cast of Maka visit It's Showtime!". ABS-CBN Corporation. September 21, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  11. ↑ Santiago, Ervin (August 15, 2024). "Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na Maka" [Zephanie, Marco, Ashley to lead on GMA Gen Z series Maka]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Maka : Inspiring youth-centric drama". Tempo. September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  13. ↑ "The fresh faces of Gen Z take center stage". Malaya. September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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  15. ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (September 21, 2024). "Chanty recalls network transfers from ABS-CBN to TV5 to GMA-7". PEP. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  16. ↑ Alcantara, Carissa (September 20, 2024). "Romnick Sarmenta's advice for Gen Z artists: 'Kilalaning mabuti ang sarili'" [Romnick Sarmenta's advice for Gen Z artists: 'Get to know yourself nicely']. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 "Romnick Sarmenta eager to connect with GenZ". Malaya. September 19, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Maka Season 2 features the new journey of the Gen Z Barkada in MacArthur Academy". GMA Network Inc. January 30, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Gladys Reyes, mala-Julie Andrews ang atake sa musical film" [Gladys Reyes, Julie-ish is the attack on musical film]. PEP. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  20. ↑ Requintina, Robert (June 10, 2025). "Slam Book: Maka's Olive and JC reveal first impressions of each other". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  21. 1 2 3 "Anton Vinzon, Raheel Bhyria, at Mad Ramos, new boys ng Maka" [Anton Vinzon, Raheel Bhyria, and Mad Ramos, new boys of Maka]. GMA Network Inc. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  22. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (March 21, 2025). "Maka: Malalaman na ni Zeph na anak siya ni Mr. Rodente!" [Maka: Zeph will now know he is the offspring of Mr. Rodente!]. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
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  24. 1 2 Anoc, Aimee (April 11, 2025). "Rodjun Cruz at Thea Tolentino, mapapanood sa Maka Season 2 ngayong Sabado" [Rodjun Cruz and Thea Tolentino, to be watched on Maka Season 2 this Saturday]. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  25. 1 2 Anoc, Aimee (April 26, 2025). "Liezel Lopez at Christian Vasquez, pahihirapan si Shan sa Maka ngayong Sabado" [Liezel Lopez and Christian Vasquez, to treat Shan poorly on Maka this Saturday]. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
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  28. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (June 6, 2025). "Shan at Josh, magpapatagisan sa puso ni Zephanie; Gladys Reyes, aabangan sa Maka: Next Chapter" [Shan and Josh, to compete at heart of Zephanie; Gladys Reyes, to be anticipated on Maka: Next Chapter]. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  29. 1 2 "How did the Saturday afternoon viewers receive GMA Network's youth-oriented show Maka?". LionhearTV. September 27, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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  33. ↑ Mia, Ron (February 12, 2025). "How Did Maka Season 2 pilot, Tolome: Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 3 finale fare in TV ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  34. ↑ "First guesting ng Bini sa All-Out Sundays, tinutukan ng viewers" [First guesting of Bini on All-Out Sundays, focused by viewers]. PEP. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  35. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  36. ↑ "Maka Lovestream set to make hearts flutter". The Philippine Star. September 5, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  37. ↑ "Maka Lovestream ends year with musical finale". The Philippine Star. December 9, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.