Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (International title: Hidden Lies / Child of Waray vs. Child of Biday) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Barbie Forteza and Kate Valdez. It premiered on January 27, 2020 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Beautiful Justice. The series concluded on March 12, 2021, with a total of 62 episodes. It was replaced by First Yaya in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Cast and characters[]
- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Ginalyn Agpangan Escoto
- Kate Valdez as Maria Cristina Caitlyn Malatamban Escoto
- Supporting cast
- Snooky Serna as Amelia "Amy" Malatamban
- Dina Bonnevie as Susanna "Sussie" Agpangan
- Migo Adecer as Francisco "Cocoy" Tolentino
- Jay Manalo as Joaquin Escoto
- Jean Saburit as Vanessa Tolentino
- Teresa Loyzaga as Dorcas Escoto-Ñedo
- Faith Da Silva as Agatha Escoto Ñedo
- Tanya Montenegro as Glenda Odon
- Benedict Cua as Benedict "Benny" Vargas
- Guest cast
- Lovi Poe as young Sussie
- Max Collins as young Amy
- Jason Abalos as young Joaquin
- Pinky Amador as young Zenaida
- Yana Asistio as young Glenda
- Franco Gray Nerona as Joni
- Elle Ramirez as young Leng
- Karenina Haniel as Beverly
- Ashley Ortega as Alison
- Cai Cortez as Ezra
- Mark Malana as Tony
- Ralph Noriega as Lander
- Jay Arcilla as Luis
- Shermaine Santiago as Lucy
- Celia Rodriguez as Zenaida
- Gladys Guevarra as Leng
Production[]
Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming was continued in September 2020. The series resumed its programming on February 8, 2021.
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday scored a 19.6% rating.