Teen Gen

Teen Gen

Genre	Teen drama
Created by	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed by	Kit Villanueva-Langit Mark A. Reyes V
Written by	Kit Villanueva-Langit
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes V Albert Langitan
Creative director(s)	Jun Lana
Starring	Angelu de Leon Bobby Andrews Dianne Hernandez Juancho Trivino Jeric Gonzales Thea Tolentino Seth Isay Abel Estanislao Sunyee Maluche Gianna Revilla Mikoy Morales
Opening theme	"Everything is Alright" sung by Julie Anne San Jose
Composer(s)	Mikoy Morales
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	28 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jan Navarro
Producer(s)	GMA Network
Location(s)	Manila, Philippines
Cinematography	Jay Linao
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	60 minutes
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Original release	December 16, 2012 (2012-12-16) – June 30, 2013 (2013-06-30)
Chronology
Related shows	T.G.I.S. Growing Up
External links
Website

Teen Gen or Teen Generation is a Filipino teen drama television series created and directed by Mark Reyes, developed by Kit Villanueva-Langit and produced by GMA Network. The show premiered on December 16, 2012, aired every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. time slot and December 23, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It concluded on June 30, 2013 and consisted of 28 episodes. The series is a spin-off of the 90's youth-oriented show T.G.I.S. ^[1] and revolves around a group of young people making the journey from adolescence to adulthood.^[2]

Series overview

	Episodes	Originally aired
1	13	December 16, 2012 – March 10, 2013
2	13	March 17, 2013 – June 16, 2013
3	2	June 23, 2013 – June 30, 2013

Season synopses

Season 1

In a subdivision somewhere in Quezon City, original TGIS character Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III moves in. Unknown to him, his former girlfriend and fiancee, Maria Patrice "Peachy" Real, is living right next door. A series of circumstances results in the two discovering that they are neighbors, and despite misgivings about their past romance, gradually rekindle their friendship over the course of the season. The renewed friendship leads to Wacks asking Peachy to give their love a second chance.

The season also introduces the main characters. Wacks' son Lucho, who leads the so-called TG, or Team Gwapo (Gwapo is Tagalog for handsome) a four-man clique of heartthrobs at the fictional West Ridge High School - his best friend Itos, cousin Tiago, and country bumpkin JV. The quartet transferred to the school after being expelled from another school. TG's hijinks at the school sets them on a collision course with four specific teenage girls - Peachy's daughter Lyka, K-Pop aficionado Angge, campus socialite Madison, and JV's childhood friend Drew. TG's interactions with the girls triggers positive changes in them.

Season 2

The season begins with the characters going on a summer escapade. With Lyka's attachment to Lucho getting stronger, she has a fit of jealousy upon seeing his former girlfriend. Tiago starts courting Angge, who is still uneasy on whether to stay single until she finishes school or accept him as her first boyfriend. Itos, who had started to bond with Madison, flies to the US and Xavi de Leon, a young man booted off TG years before for various issues with the other members, appears and reconciles with them; he takes a liking to Madison as well. Noticing that JV and Drew may be harboring hidden feelings for each other, Xavi and Madison engineer various schemes to make the two finally accept how they feel.

Meanwhile, Wacks and Peachy continue to spend time together. However, Wacks' ex-wife Violet reappears out of concern for Lucho when he has an accident with Lyka and lands in the hospital. She eventually learns of Wacks and Peachy's old romance, but Wacks implores on her to let him go. When Peachy goes on an out-of-town trip, Wacks gets nervous and looks for her. Determined not to lose her again, Wacks proposes to Peachy and she accepts. The two are determined to push through despite Peachy's fears of bad karma over their botched wedding several years before (depicted in Growing Up).

Season 3

The final season focuses on Peachy and Wacks' wedding. Several mishaps befall the couple on wedding day, such as their wedding vows and rings missing. Peachy sees the incidents as a sign that she shouldn't get married. She even thinks Wacks (whom the gang reports missing after being checked at a clinic for head injuries following a near-accident on the way to church) is making her feel his pain at her standing him up on their wedding in 1998. The old sweethearts eventually get married but are kidnapped on their honeymoon; it is revealed that the "kidnapping" was a staged part of a special honeymoon package organized by the hotel where they checked in - for another Torres couple. The two agree to settle down in Cebu.

Meanwhile, the other characters are going their separate ways. On the TG's side, Lucho stays behind in Manila to attend college while Lyca will join Wacks and Peachy in Cebu. Xavi is preparing for a law education, JV is entering the Philippine Military Academy, and Tiago is entering music school, but agrees to have a long distance relationship with Angge, who's studying in South Korea. Before they do part ways, the gang goes on one last adventure.

Cast and characters

Main characters

The series featured ten main characters throughout its run.

Luis Joaquin "Lucho" Torres IV was portrayed by Juancho Trivino

Angelu de Leon as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real-Torres nee da Silva – A main character from TGIS and Growing Up, Peachy was originally slated to get married to Wacks during the initial season of Growing Up, but eventually bailed. By the time of the events of Teen Gen, Peachy is a widowed single mother.^[3]
Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III - The second of two main characters returning from TGIS and Growing Up, Wacks is Lucho's father and a motorcycle businessman. In the interlude between Growing Up and Teen Gen, Wacks is revealed to have gotten married and had a son, but the marriage fell apart because of irreconcilable differences. As a result, Wacks is committed to being a single father and aims to raise him as a responsible man. His world turns upside down just after moving into the subdivision only to discover that his old flame Peachy, was living next door, prompting him to confront her over their failed wedding.^[4]
Dianne Hernandez as Ma. Lyca da Silva – Peachy's only child, Lyca is a smart student at West Ridge High, running the school paper and often carries a camera. Her status makes everybody on campus think of her as a geeky outcast. She becomes the catalyst for Lucho's change of heart.^[5]
Juancho Trivino as Luis Joaquin "Lucho" Torres IV – Lucho is Wacks' only son and Team Gwapo's leader. Often seen as the bad boy, it is revealed that his rebellious behavior is because of resentment over his father's lack of time for him. His and TG's picking on Lyca gradually changes him into a more responsible person and likes her back. When his mother, Violet, warns that Peachy and Wacks' marriage will shoot down his chances of a relationship with Lyka, he dismisses it and resolves to take care of them.^[6]
Jeric Gonzales as Santiago "Tiago" Torres – Wacks' nephew and Lucho's cousin, Tiago is TG's resident musician. He is depicted as the son of a shipping magnate, but does not let his rich-kid status go to his head. Wacks often calls on him to rein in Lucho's bad behavior.^[7]^[8]
Thea Tolentino as Angela "Angge" Parahinog - Lyca's bestfriend in school, Angge comes from a poor family and being a breadwinner, often has to sell various food items on campus to raise money for her family and a future trip to South Korea. The latter is depicted as the ultimate achievement of her fascination with Hallyu culture. This causes her to frequently allude certain events to scenes in Korean drama series such as Endless Love and Boys Over Flowers.^[9] Although Angge is struggling to make ends meet, a dead aunt's family inheritance helps her family rise out of poverty.
Gianna Revilla as Madison Avenida – One of the more popular girls in school, Madison is every bit a trendsetter and claims to have followers on Twitter and Instagram. She is one of the campus A-listers, but gradually hangs out with the other female characters.^[10]
Abel Estanislao as Jose Vicente "JV" Cortez - One of the four TG boys, JV is a young man from the province. He often has a penchant for romantic gestures.
Sunyee Maluche as Andrea "Drew" Remulla – The captain of the West Ridge High women's basketball team, Drew is JV's childhood friend. Often teased by Itos because of her seemingly tough exterior, Drew is actually very sensitive and romantic.^[11] Over the course of the series, Drew pines for affection from JV, who only sees her as one of the guys.
Seth Isay as Carlitos "Itos" Buenavidez Jr. – Lucho's best friend and one of the four TG boys, Itos is the athletic type and tries to have his way with women.^[12] Isay left the show in late 2012, citing personal reasons. His character was written off as having signed up for a soccer league in the US.^[13]
Mikoy Morales as Xavier "Xavi" de Leon - Itos' "replacement" in the TG quartet, Xavi is depicted as a suave, debonair young man. He was dumped from the clique years before because of differences with the other members (especially Lucho), but they patch things up. Over the course of the show, he gradually works with Madison to try getting JV and Drew together.

Notable recurring characters

Teen Gen features a number of notable recurring characters every season. Below, in order of appearance, are the recurring characters who have appeared in at least five episodes.

Actor	Character	Character Description	Seasons
Gab de Leon	Jeffrey "Jeff" Buenavidez	Itos' cousin who also serves as the "big brother" of the group.	1, 2
Isabel Granada	Mrs. Parahinog aka Mommy D	Angge's mom.	1, 2
Robert Ortega	Mr. Parahinog	Angge's dad.	1, 2
Rica Peralejo	Czarina	Regina's friend	2
Arkin Magalona	Mackenzie Parahinog	Angge's little brother who initially had a crush on Lyca.	1, 2
Michael Flores	Miguel "Mickey/Migs" Ledesma	Wacks and Peachy's friend.	1, 2
Bernadette Allyson	Beatrice "Bea" Santillan	Wacks and Peachy's friend.	1, 2
Ciara Sotto	Regina "Rain" Abrera	Wacks and Peachy's friend.	2
Ara Mina	Violet Bernardo	Wacks' ex-wife and Lucho's mother.	2
Bubbles Paraiso	Sophie Torres	Tiago's strict and arrogant elder sister, who takes a haughty stance towards Angge.	2
Alden Richards	Inigo Bermudez	The new student in West Ridge School who let the girls attracted to be with.	1, 2
Neri Naig	Selena Ramirez	The girlfriend of Inigo	1

Background

Main articles: T.G.I.S. and Growing Up (1997 Philippine TV series)

GMA Network and Viva Television greenlit the creation of a youth-oriented show for a Saturday afternoon time slot, which had a non-existent audience market, in 1995. Screenwriter Kit Villanueva-Langit and producers Veronique del Rosario-Corpus and Cely Santiago hit on the idea for TGIS, with Mark Reyes as director. The show lasted for over 100 episodes, and led to a feature film and a Primetime show, Growing Up featuring most of the original cast members depicted as moving on to college.

Production and development

Because of the growing clamor to revive TGIS, the network came up with the idea to create a spin-off, with two leading characters from the original series brought back to be part of a new cast.^[14] TGIS original headwriter, Kit Villanueva-Langit, began developing the spin-off series mid-2012, under the title "TGIS New Generation". The title eventually changed to Teen Gen as show creator/director Mark Reyes and the whole production team wanted the show to have a fresh start and "[...] we don't want to look back, but to move forward."^[15]

Auditions for the new cast took place at GMA Network Center in Quezon City in September 2012.^[16] Mark Reyes, Kit Villanueva-Langit and series' executive producer Jan Navarro served as the casting panel. The casting was finalized in October 2012.^[17] TGIS alumni and loveteam Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews were the first two actors to be cast reprising their original characters Peachy and Wacks, respectively. Protégé season2 winners, Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino, commercial models Dianne Hernandez and Juancho Trivino were chosen for the roles of Lyca and Lucho, respectively. Gianna Revilla, Gab de Leon and Arkin Magalona - all children of prominent local showbiz celebrities - auditioned and landed roles.^[18]

More changes occurred to the series' story lines during the casting process. The production team found that they had to adjust the characters they had written to suit the actors. Following the rumors of other TGIS alumni appearing on the show, Reyes confirmed that Michael Flores, Bernadette Allyson, Ciara Sotto and Rica Peralejo would be returning in recurring roles for a few episodes as their original characters. However, only the first three indeed appeared before the camera - circumstances prevented Peralejo's cameo.

The production began on November 25, 2012. Most of the series' scenes were shot on location in a private subdivision in Quezon City.^[19]

In an interview on April 4, 2013, Mark Reyes announced that he was leaving the show for a while to concentrate on his directorial job for the primetime series Love & Lies.^[20] Albert Langitan formally took over directorial duties at the start of the second season.^[21] The same season, Seth Isay confirmed his departure from the show, citing personal reasons for his decision.^[22] Another Protégé season 2 alumnus Mikoy Morales joined the cast in the early part of season two and was promoted to series regular for the show's third season.

On May 2013, the network renewed the show for a shorter third season, comprising only two episodes. However, GMA management shortly announced that Teen Gen would be cancelled. Officials explained that the show, along with Party Pilipinas on May 18, 2013, were axed to make way for a new show.^[23]

Reception

The table below indicates the ratings of Teen Gen based on National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) overnight ratings gathered by the TV ratings supplier, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, where it consistently ranked within the top ten of the weekly television ratings. "Rank" refers to how well the show rated compared to other television series that aired that date. The "Season premiere" is the date that the first episode of the season aired, and the "Season finale" is the date that the final episode of the season aired.

Season	Season premiere	Ratings	Rank	Season finale	Ratings	Rank
1	December 16, 2012	9.1 %^[24]	#6^[25]	March 10, 2013	9.2 %^[26]	#8^[27]
2	March 17, 2013	8.8 %^[28]	#8^[29]	June 16, 2013	8.6 %^[30]	#10^[31]
3	June 23, 2013	8.1 %^[32]	10^[33]	June 30, 2013	8.6 %^[34]	#10^[35]

Awards and recognition

Year	Award-giving Body	Award/Recognition	Category	Nominee	Result	Source
2013	Philippine Movie and Television Press Club	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Youth-Oriented Program	Teen Gen	Nominated	^[36]
			Best New Male TV Personality	Mikoy Morales	Nominated
			Best New Female TV Personality	Thea Tolentino	Nominated
			Best New Female TV Personality	Gianna Revilla	Nominated

External links

Official GMA Network website

References

GMA telenovelas

1980s debuts	Anna Liza Yagit

1990s debuts	Anna Karenina Click Del Tierro Di Ba't Ikaw Ganyan Kita Kamahal Growing Up Halik Sa Apoy Ikaw Na Sana Kadenang Kristal Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? Mia Gracia Pintados Rio Del Mar T.G.I.S. Valiente Villa Quintana

2000s debuts	Adik Sa'Yo Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Ako si Kim Samsoon All About Eve All My Life Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Mahiwagang Baul Asian Treasures Atlantika Gilda Olvidado's Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Boys Nxt Door Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Codename: Asero Daisy Siete Gilda Olvidado's Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Darna (2005) Darna (2009) Dear Friend Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Encantadia Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas E.S.P. Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia Fantastic Man Fantastikids Forever in My Heart Full House Gilda Olvidado's Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? Gagambino Habang Kapiling Ka Hanggang Kailan Hawak Ko Ang Langit Hongkong Flight 143 I Luv NY Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Sa Puso Ko Ikaw Sana Impostora Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Joyride Kahit Kailan Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Gilda Olvidado's Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap Kung Mawawala Ka La Vendetta LaLola Leya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng Lupa Love to Love Luna Mystika Lupin Pablo S. Gomez's Magdusa Ka Maging Akin Ka Lamang Majika Makita Ka Lang Muli MariMar Marinara Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Mga Mata ni Anghelita Mulawin Muli My Only Love Narito Ang Puso Ko Ngayon at Kailanman Now and Forever Mukha Ganti Agos Tinig Duyan Linlang Dangal Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Pinakamamahal Princess Charming Rosalinda Saan Darating Ang Umaga? Saang Sulok ng Langit Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana Ngayong Pasko Gilda Olvidado's Sinasamba Kita Stairway to Heaven Sugo Super Twins Tasya Fantasya Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Tinik Sa Dibdib Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Twin Hearts Una Kang Naging Akin Walang Hanggan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zorro

2010s debuts	Adarna Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Alakdana Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Amaya Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Anna KareNina Aso ni San Roque Bantatay Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto Beautiful Strangers Beauty Queen Binoy Henyo Biritera Elena Patron's Blusang Itim Broken Vow Buena Familia Bukod Kang Pinagpala The Borrowed Wife Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw Cielo de Angelina Coffee Prince Dading Dangwa Daldalita Destiny Rose Diva Dormitoryo Dwarfina Endless Love Faithfully First Time Forever Futbolilits Genesis The Good Daughter Grazilda Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak The Half Sisters Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa Hiram na Alaala Hiram na Puso Healing Hearts Home Sweet Home I Heart You, Pare! Iglot Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ilumina Ilustrado Gilda Olvidado's Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Indio Innamorata InstaDad Jillian: Namamasko Po Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Kakambal ni Eliana Kambal Sirena Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? Katipunan Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Koreana Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit Langit sa Piling Mo The Last Prince Legacy Let the Love Begin Little Nanay Little Star Love & Lies Love Bug Luna Blanca Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Magdalena Maghihintay Pa Rin Magic Palayok Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Makapiling Kang Muli MariMar Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw Mistaken Identity More Than Words Mundo Mo'y Akin Munting Heredera My Beloved My BFF My Daddy Dearest My Destiny My Faithful Husband My Husband's Lover My Lover, My Wife My Mother's Secret Naku, Boss Ko! Niño Nita Negrita Once Upon a Kiss One Day, Isang Araw One True Love Pahiram ng Isang Ina Pahiram ng Sandali Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Pari 'Koy Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Pilyang Kerubin Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy Rhodora X The Rich Man's Daughter Sa Puso ni Dok Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Seasons of Love Second Chances Sinner or Saint Sisid Strawberry Lane Teen Gen Temptation of Wife That's My Amboy Time of My Life Together Forever Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit Tween Hearts Unforgettable RJ Nuevas' Villa Quintana With a Smile Yagit Yesterday's Bride

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