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My Daddy Dearest

2012 Philippine television drama series

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My Daddy Dearest is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ogie Alcasid in the title role. It premiered on June 11, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 17, 2012, with a total of 48 episodes.

Originally titled as Bongga Ka Tay!, it was inspired by Sebastián Ortega's Lalola. The series is streaming online on YouTube.

01Premise

The series centers on Bong, played by Ogie Alcasid and his daughter Daisy, played by Milkcah Wynne Nacion. They've never been so close to each other and Bong, being a single parent and has no idea on how to raise his daughter all by himself. Daisy tried her best to get her dad's attention but because of one certain wish, everything goes beyond their imagination which changes Daisy's dad into a woman.

02Cast and characters

Lead cast
  • Ogie Alcasid as Bong Adonis / Sampaguita / Bong Adonis Clone
Supporting cast

03Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of My Daddy Dearest earned a 14% rating. The final episode scored a 14.4% rating.

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