Philippine television drama series
My Special Tatay Title card
Also known as The Heart Knows[ 1] Genre Drama Created by Agnes G. Uligan Written by
Renei Dimla
Patrick Ilagan
Loi Argel Nova
Liberty Trinidad
Nehemiarey Dallego Directed by L.A. Madridejos Creative director Roy C. Iglesias Starring Ken Chan Theme music composer Vehnee Saturno Opening theme "Kahit Man Lang sa Pangarap" by Rita Daniela Country of origin Philippines Original language Tagalog No. of episodes150 (list of episodes ) Executive producer Joseph T. Aleta Editors
Robert Ryan Reyes
Noel Mauricio Camera setup Multiple-camera setup Running time 24–30 minutes Production company GMA Entertainment Group Network GMA Network Release September 3, 2018 (2018-09-03 ) – (2019-03-29 )
My Special Tatay transl. My Special Dad / international title: The Heart Knows ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network . Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 3, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on March 29, 2019 with a total of 150 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube .[ 2]
Premise
Boyet, a young man with mild intellectual disability who has a quiet and simple life with his mother, will be changed when they find out that he has a child. Despite their state in life and Boyet's condition, they will take care of the child along with the help of aunt Chona and Boyet's childhood friend, Carol.[ 3]
Cast and characters
Lead cast Supporting cast Guest cast
Production
Principal photography commenced in August 2018.[ 7] [ 8]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines ' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of My Special Tatay [ 9]
Accolades
Accolades received by My Special Tatay
Year
Awards
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.
2019
1st Inside Showbiz Awards!
Inside Showbiz Choice Performance of the Year
Ken Chan
Won
[ 10]
13th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards
Most Development-Oriented Drama Program
My Special Tatay
Won
[ 11]
17th Gawad Tanglaw
Best Lead Performance in a TV Series
Ken Chan
Won
[ 12]
50th Box Office Entertainment Awards
TV Actor of the Year (Daytime Drama)
Ken Chan
Won
[ 13]
Most Popular Program (Daytime Drama)
My Special Tatay
Won
7th Kagitingan Awards
TV Personality
Ken Chan
Won
[ 14]
TV Drama
My Special Tatay
Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television
Power Tandem of the Year
Ken Chan
Won
[ 15]
Best Daytime Drama Series
My Special Tatay
Nominated
VP Choice Awards
TV Actor of the Year
Ken Chan
Won
[ 16]
References
^ "The Heart Knows " . GMA Worldwide . Retrieved November 9, 2018 .^ "My Special Tatay (Full Episodes) - YouTube" . YouTube . Retrieved May 7, 2024 .^ "My Special Tatay " . GMA Network . Retrieved August 24, 2018 .^ Ilaya, Felix (July 31, 2018). "Ken Chan, to play a father with mild intellectual disability on My Special Tatay " . GMA Network . Retrieved August 3, 2018 . ^ a b c d e f g h Tantiangco, Aya (August 3, 2018). "Ken Chan, balik-Afternoon Prime via My Special Tatay ; Lilet, balik-telebisyon" . GMA Network . Retrieved August 4, 2018 . ^ a b c d "My Special Tatay : Ang nakaraan ni Isay Teaser" . YouTube . Retrieved August 30, 2018 .^ "Ken excited na sa bagong role" . Balita . August 9, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 20, 2019). "Watch: Teresa Loyzaga gets emotional over last taping day of My Special Tatay " . GMA Network . Retrieved September 25, 2023 . ^ Baltan, Angela (September 5, 2018). "How did My Special Tatay fare in its pilot episode?" . LionhearTV . Retrieved January 22, 2024 . ^ "Full List: The Winners of Inside Showbiz Awards" . One Mega . March 4, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2020 .^ "GMA Network shows, personalities lauded anew at UPLB's 13th Gandingan Awards" . GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2020 .^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 23, 2019). "GMA-7 wins Best TV Station at 17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards" . GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2020 . ^ "GMA Network wins Best Station at 7th Kagitingan Awards" . Phil News . February 14, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019 .^ "GMA Network wins Best Station at 7th Kagitingan Awards" . Manila Standard . Retrieved September 24, 2019 .^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees" . PEP . Retrieved September 23, 2019 . ^ Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!" . Village Pipol . Retrieved December 22, 2020 .
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