GMA Public Affairs is excited to announce its newest series, “MAKA”, a youth-oriented drama with musical elements that aims to connect with viewers of all ages. The show will premiere on September 21 and air every Saturday at 4:45 PM.

“MAKA” boasts a talented cast of Gen Z actors, including Sparkle stars Zephanie, Ashley Sarmiento, and Marco Masa, alongside Sparkle teen talents Olive May, John Clifford, Dylan Menor, Chanty Videla from the K-Pop group Lapillus, Sean Lucas, and May Ann Basa, also known as Bangus Girl.

Dylan Menor and Zephanie

Marco Masa and Ashley Sarmiento

Sean Lucas and Chanty Videla

John Clifford and Olive May

The series delves into the challenges faced by Gen Z today, exploring their interactions with other generations like millennials, Gen X, and boomers. The show centers around the lives of high school students enrolled in the Arts & Performance (A&P) section of the public school Douglas MacArthur High School for the Arts, under the tutelage of Sir V, played by seasoned actor Romnick Sarmenta.

Sir V, a successful yet controversial artist, returns to his hometown and reluctantly takes on a teaching position at the local public school. Through his unexpected mentorship role, he realizes that both he and his students have valuable lessons to learn from each other.

Livvy Ilagan (Olive May) is a passionate playwright and songwriter with a dramatic flair. Will this Cebuana find a deep connection with JC?

Sean Dimaculangan (Sean Lucas) is also part of the Upperclassman (Grade 9). Sean comes from a family of athletes who disapprove of his love for the arts.

Throughout his life, JC Serrano (John Clifford) has been exposed to art, albeit through his work at the Cebuano family-owned funeral home. Will he be able to prove his talent in visual arts at MAKA?

Chanty Villanueva (Chanty Videla) belongs to the upper class in MAKA. An outstanding singer of her class, Chanty is the pride of Grade 9 competing against Grade 8’s Zeph.

Romnick Sarmenta as Sir V

Eighth-grader May Ann Cortez (May Ann Basa) might not excel in academics or the arts but this proud girl from Capiz will do everything to survive an independent life.

Ash Salonga (Ashley Sarmiento) is an 8th-grader known for her TikTok dance videos and online persona. Yet behind her outgoing image, she craves genuine connections.

“Crush ng bayan” Dylan dela Paz (Dylan Menor) is a notorious bully at their school who skips classes and instigates fights. Will things change when he joins MAKA’s Arts & Performance (A&P) section?

Zeph Molina (Zephanie) is the top singer in her section. Despite her talent and her innate leadership, Zeph struggles with stage fright.

Marco Reyes (Marco Masa) is a church choir member whose newfound crush pushes him to pursue theater. But will this be enough to fuel his passion for the arts?

The cast also includes fellow That’s Entertainment alumni Tina Paner, Jojo Alejar, Sharmaine Arnaiz, and Maricar De Mesa, with veteran actress Carmen Soriano completing the ensemble.

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Directed by best-selling author Rod Marmol, “MAKA” carries on GMA’s legacy of producing outstanding youth-oriented shows, similar to iconic programs like T.G.I.S. and Click. The series aims to present relatable themes with a fresh and modern perspective.

Romnick, collaborating with the young Sparkle stars for the first time, is enthusiastic about connecting with his co-stars. “I enjoy getting to know more people, especially from that age group, kasi kaedad nila ‘yung mga anak ko. It gives me an insight into how I can better understand my own children,” Romnick shared. He added, “It gives me the opportunity to learn more about their generation and their individual stories. Hopefully, I can share some of my own experiences that might be helpful to them.”

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