The Write One

The Write One
An image of Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card
Genre
Created byMark Anthony Norella
Directed byKing Mark Baco
Starring
Theme music composerMarvin Jason Hernandez
Opening theme"Oras" by Jason Marvin
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes39
Production
Executive producerMaria Ana Isabel M. Rodrigo
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time27–30 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 20 (2023-03-20) –
May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)

The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023, with a total of 39 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Ruru Madrid.
Ruru Madrid
An image of Bianca Umali.
Bianca Umali
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Write One earned a 6.6% rating.

Accolades

Accolades received by The Write One
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 52nd Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Love Team for Television Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali Won
2025 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer Kian Co Nominated
Euwenn Mikael Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". Manila Bulletin. January 7, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Write One (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ "GMA Network grants Bianca Umali-Ruru Madrid fans' wish; the two will appear together on The Write One". LionhearTV. November 29, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ Arceo, Therese (February 18, 2023). "Bianca Umali nilinaw na hindi si Ruru ang dahilan ng pag-anib sa Iglesia ni Cristo: It is a personal choice" [Bianca Umali cleared Ruru was not the reason for siding with Iglesia ni Cristo]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ Cabral, Kay (December 23, 2022). "Real-life celebrity couples Ruru Madrid-Bianca Umali, Paul Salas-Mikee Quintos to star in Kapuso series The Write One". LionhearTV. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Ruiz, Marah (February 1, 2023). "In Photos: First taping day ng The Write One" [In Photos: First taping day of The Write One]. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ruiz, Marah (January 17, 2023). "In Photos: Full cast ng The Write One, ipinakilala na" [In Photos: Full cast of The Write One, already introduced]. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ Roque, Nika (March 14, 2023). "Eva le Queen proud to represent the drag community in The Write One". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Instagram: littleactor_kianco". Instagram. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  10. ↑ Mia, Ron (March 22, 2023). "The Write One pilot wins major ratings on TV". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (May 2, 2024). "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors". PEP. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (July 27, 2025). "PMPC reveals nominees for 37th Star Awards for Television". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 20, 2026.