Pepito Manaloto

Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento formerly known as Pepito Manaloto, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento, Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento, is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael V., it stars Michael V. and Sef Cadayona both in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, as Pepito Manaloto on the network's Sunday night line up.

It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, as Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento. While Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento was aired on October 17, 2020, and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento was launched on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022. Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento, started airing on June 11, 2022 which featured the return of the original cast. It is the longest running sitcom series of GMA Network.

The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video. It is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise
The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto


 * Supporting cast
 * Manilyn Reynes as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
 * Jake Vargas as Luisito "Chito" dela Cruz Manaloto / Michael "Jordan" Castillo
 * Angel Satsumi as Clarissa dela Cruz Manaloto
 * John Feir as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
 * Ronnie Henares as Tomas "Tommy" Diones
 * Arthur Solinap as Robert "Bert / Junior" Maceda
 * Mosang as Bettina "Baby" Reyes-Lopez
 * Janna Dominguez as Maria Bagtikan-Cruz
 * Nova Villa as Mimi Kho
 * Jen Rosendahl as Roberta "Berta" Santos
 * Chariz Solomon as Janice San Diego-Generoso
 * Maureen Larrazabal as Mariano "Mara" Quijanos
 * Toni Lopena as Vincent Bautista
 * Cherry Malvar as Theresa "Tere" Dalisay
 * Mikoy Morales as Rosauro "Roxy" Ocampo


 * Former cast
 * Carmina Villarroel as Maricar Del Valle
 * Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee Kho
 * Julie Anne San Jose as Nicollete "Nikki" Villamil
 * Barbie Forteza as Katkat
 * Jak Roberto as Erik
 * Joshua Pineda as young Chito Manaloto (season 1)
 * Joshua Dionisio as Richard Reyes (season 1)
 * Freddie Webb as Freddie Del Valle (season 1) and Roger Palmo (season 2)
 * Bayani Agbayani as Brando (season 1)
 * Lexi Fernandez and Bea Binene as Stephanie / Erika (season 1–2)
 * Sef Cadayona (2021–22) as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto
 * Mikee Quintos (2021–22) as Elsa dela Cruz-Manaloto
 * Pokwang (2021–22) as Tarsing Batumbakal
 * Kokoy de Santos (2021–22) as Patricio "Patrick" Generoso
 * Gladys Reyes (2021–22) as Rosa Generoso
 * Archie Alemania (2021–22) as Benito "Benny" Manaloto
 * Edgar Allan Guzman (2021–22) as Fernando "Nando" Generoso
 * Kristoffer Martin (2021–22) as Wendell
 * Jay Arcilla (2021–22) as Eric
 * Denise Barbacena (2021–22) as Elma
 * Angel Guardian (2021–22) as Beth
 * Gabby Eigenmann (2021–22) as Tomas "Tommy" Diones

Production
Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020. Principal photography for Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento commenced in June 2021.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto earned a 28.2% rating. While the first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento scored a 26.6% rating. The pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento a 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.