An exciting new tandem greets televiewers on February 2 via the gritty action-drama “Never Say Die.”
Two of GMA’s prized stars, Jillian Ward and David Licauco, gear up for an action-packed series that explores a world where truth has two sides and justice often comes with high cost.
David said, “This is very exciting kasi very timely siya as today’s headlines. Parang eye-opener siya of sorts.”
“At nakakabilib si Jillian,” he added. “She’s quite smart and passionate. Binibigay niya ang lahat sa kanyang role. Ang bilis namin nakapag-establish ng rapport.”
In it Jillian is Joey Delgado, the vengeful daughter of a no-nonsense cop played by Raymart Santiago.
She will get entangled with David’s Andrew, a cynical investigative journalist, in her pursuit to expose criminals.
After watching the show’s teaser, Jillian admitted, “Hindi ko ine-expect na gano’n pala kaganda ‘yung show. Kasi during the filming po, hindi ko kasi talaga alam kung ano ‘yung kakalabasan so, shoot lang nang shoot. Sobrang galing po ng mga directors namin and lahat po ng mga kasama ko.”
Joining the action-packed drama is an elite ensemble composed of Richard Yap as Tomas Limjoco, a philanthropist secretly leading a powerful drug syndicate; South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo as Jin-Ho Lee, a charming Interpol agent with a hidden agenda; Angelu de Leon as Clarissa Delgado, a mother torn between her family and the scandals destroying them.
The powerhouse cast also includes Sparkle stars Winwyn Marquez as Theresa Park, a high-ranking member of an international drug syndicate; Analyn Barro as Golda Briones, the sexy and bold informant; Raheel Bhyria as Peter Santos, Joey’s techie and street-smart best friend; Wendell Ramos as Police Major Diego Aglipay; Ayen Munji-Laurel as Yvette Dizon-Limjoco; and Gina Alajar as Rebecca Dizon, a veteran journalist killed in a coverage.
“Never Say Die” is produced by the GMA Entertainment Group, headed by Officer-in-Charge and Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Assistant Vice President for Drama Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria, Senior Program Manager Edlyn Tallada, and Executive Producer Erwin Hilado.
The show’s creative team consists of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan, Creative Head Des Garbes-Severino, Creative Consultant Denoy Navarro-Punio, Head Writer Glaiza Ramirez, Writers Loi Argel Nova and Emerson Jake Somera, and Brainstormers Meryl Bunyi and Jai Shane Cañete.
Directed by Dominic Zapata and Richard Arellano, and written by Denoy Punio and Loi Argel Nova, “Never Say Die” starts airing February 2, 8:55PM on GMA Prime.
It will also be available via Kapuso Stream, with a delayed telecast on GTV.
