Jasmine (TV series)

Jasmine
Genre	Drama Mystery Horror
Created by	Paulo Ferrer Andrew Petch Tanya Yuson Mikk Vergara Zig Marasigan Maan Asuncion
Written by	Paulo Ferrer (head) Mikk Vergara Zig Marasigan
Directed by	Mark Meily
Creative director	Andrew Petch
Starring	Jasmine Curtis-Smith Vin Abrenica Marvelous Alejo
Theme music composer	Tris Suguitan
Opening theme	Wala nang Pwedeng Magmahal Sa 'yo by Itchyworms (Universal Records)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino English
No. of episodes	9
Production
Executive producer	Noemi Peji
Producer	Madonna Tarrayo
Editor	Edward Alegre
Running time	45 minutes
Production companies	Unitel Productions, Inc. Ace Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Inc. ABC Development Corporation
Original release
Network	TV5
Release	June 1 (2014-06-01) – August 3, 2014 (2014-08-03)

Jasmine (stylized as JASMINE) is a 2014 Philippine mystery drama horror series broadcast by TV5, which produced it together with Ace Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Inc. (the Philippine affiliate of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide) and Unitel Productions Inc. It premiered on June 1, 2014 and airs every Sunday evenings at 9:15 PM, under the direction of Mark Meily.

Starting June 22, 2014, the Philippine mystery drama series will airs earlier every Sunday afternoon 5:00pm, and replays evening 10:00pm. The series ended on August 3, 2014.

Synopsis

She is shooting her launching teleserye titled URLoved when she acquires a stalker called Maskara. Now Jasmine must find out who Maskara is. Can he be trusted? Is he just another creepy fan who wants a piece of her? How far is she willing to go to achieve her dream of fame and fortune? It's a fictional TV show about an actress making a TV show.

Cast

• Jasmine Curtis as Jasmine Carvajal - After a slew of critically acclaimed indie movies, actress Jasmine must now make the jump to mainstream media. Can she juggle her dreams of becoming a “serious actress” and the network's plans of turning her into their next big star?
• Vin Abrenica as Alexis Vergara - Alexis, primetime prince of TV5, is “charming”, “lovable” and “down to earth”. He has been acting since he was a child and is now used to being in the spotlight.
• Marvelous Alejo as Selina Pascual - Selina is a talented actress with extensive work in both the indie and mainstream films. She considers Jasmine to be her arch rival in the network, and is willing to go to extremes to get exactly what she wants.

Supporting cast

• Gerard Sison as Miguel Asuncion - Young entrepreneur and next-in-line to the Asuncion political dynasty, Miguel is one of Jasmine's most persistent suitors. Ever since she broke up with her boyfriend, Miguel has been there for her, caring for her, squeezing his way into her heart. He is perfect “boyfriend material”. But is he too good to be true?
• Nicole Estrada as Sarah Mae Miranda- A young, up and coming starlet, Sarah Mae is Selina's best friend. Sarah Mae is ambitious and talented, but her drive to prove herself to everyone often gets her in trouble.
• Matt Padilla as Insp. Ramon Ramirez - He is a young, idealistic PNPA graduate who grew up in the slums of Manila. He takes his job seriously. Sometimes too seriously.
• Alwyn Uytingco as Wendell Bautista - A fast-rising showbiz blogger, Wendell gets the scoop before anyone else does. He has befriended many celebrities, including Jasmine and he is growing in popularity in showbiz circles. How far will he go to dig dirt on his supposed friends in showbiz?
• Justine Peña as Carly Peralta- Jasmine's feisty, frank, and loyal personal assistant. Always the voice of reason, she serves as Jasmine's friend, confidant, and conscience.
• Cai Cortez as Mama Mia - She is a successful talent manager and Steven's rival. She and Steven used to be business partners until they had a falling-out. She always wanted to be Jasmine's manager but Steven beat her to it. She now manages Selina Pascual, Sarah Mae, and many new and established celebrities.
• Carlo Orosa as Steven Yap - The successful, no-nonsense manager of Jasmine who wants to make her the next big star of TV5.
• Jelson Bay as Insp. Emilio Osorio - Osorio thinks his partner Inspector Ramon Ramirez takes his job too seriously.
• Meyanne Plamenio as Leila Alfonso- Leila is Steven's scatterbrained, loyal assistant.
• Romnick Sarmenta as Sen. Enrique Asuncion-Miguel's father who is a member of Senate of the Philippines, and attempted to run for the presidency but lost the nomination to his older brother, Joaquin, he dislikes Jasmine for his son.
• Michael de Mesa as Pres. Joaquin Asuncion-the President of the Philippines, he likes Jasmine for his nephew.
• Pen Medina as Gov. Amado Asuncion-father of Joaquin and Enrique and the governor of Santa Magdalena.
• Christopher de Leon as Mayor Edward Asuncion-mayor of Cabagan and a former congressmen from Santa Magdalena, he is a cunning politician and a corrupt mayor, he lost his 3rd term mayoral bid to his eldest sister.
• Irma Adlawan as Mayor Carmen Asuncion-newly elected mayor of Cabagan and defeated her own brother, Edward in the mayoralty race, but she later died due to a ambush ordered by Edward, she was replaced by Vice-Mayor Victor Sevilla (played by Nonie Buencamino), she is the auntie of Miguel, and she likes Jasmine.
• Nonie Buencamino as Mayor Victor Sevilla-the former Vice-Mayor of Cabagan, who replaced Mayor Carmen due to her ambush, he served for Cabagan, but Jasmine and Miguel suspected that he uses taxpayers money to kill someone, he later lost to Mayor Carmen's nephew, Miguel with just 8 of the votes. Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Nomination	Result
2015	Asia-Pacific Advertising Festival	Promo Lotus (Best Integrated Promo Campaign)	Won
	Boomerang Awards	Creative Effectiveness	Won
		Campaign Category	Won
	Spikes Asia	Branded Content & Entertainment	Won
	Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity	Branded Content & Entertainment	Nominated
	Kidlat Awards	Publication and Media	Nominated

See also

• List of programs broadcast by TV5

External links

• Official website
• Jasmine on Facebook