Dading (TV series)

Dading is a 2014 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Gabby Eigenmann in the title role. It premiered on June 23, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Innamorata. The series concluded on October 10, 2014 with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by Yagit in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise
Carding is an adult gay man who decided to raise Precious – the love child of his best friend, Beth and her lover Joemer.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Gabby Eigenmann as Ricardo "Carding / Dading" Gonzales


 * Supporting cast
 * Glaiza de Castro as Elizabeth "Beth" Marasigan-Gonzales
 * Benjamin Alves as Joemar "JM" Rodriguez
 * Chynna Ortaleza as Celine Pacheco-Rodriguez
 * Gardo Versoza as Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio
 * Sharmaine Buencamino as Mila Marasigan
 * Toby Alejar as Bernard Marasigan
 * Mymy Davao as Nenette Velasquez
 * RJ Padilla as Dindo
 * Zarah Mae Deligero as Precious M. Rodriguez


 * Guest cast
 * Elle Ramirez as Glenda
 * Zandra Summer as Josie
 * Juan Rodrigo as Romeo Rodriguez
 * Maricel Morales as Therese Santiago
 * Almira Muhlach as Veronne Pacheco
 * Julia Lee as Sofia
 * Ken Alfonso as Carlo
 * Sef Cadayona as Pato
 * Sofia Pablo as Hannah
 * Lexter Capili as Bebet
 * Bianca Umali as teenage Precious
 * Antoinette Garcia
 * Freddie Webb as Ricardo's father

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dading earned an 11.6% rating. While the final episode scored a 20.6% rating, which is the series' highest rating.