My Special Tatay
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Also known asThe Heart Knows[1]
GenreDrama
Created byAgnes G. Uligan
Written by
  • Renei Dimla
  • Patrick Ilagan
  • Loi Argel Nova
  • Liberty Trinidad
  • Nehemiarey Dallego
Directed byL.A. Madridejos
Creative directorRoy C. Iglesias
StarringKen Chan
Theme music composerVehnee Saturno
Opening theme"Kahit Man Lang sa Pangarap" by Rita Daniela
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes150 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJoseph T. Aleta
Editors
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Noel Mauricio
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time26-30 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 3, 2018 (2018-09-03) –
March 29, 2019 (2019-03-29)

My Special Tatay (International title: The Heart Knows / transl. My Special Dad) 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 replacing Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka. The series concluded on March 29, 2019 with a total of 150 episodes. It was replaced by Inagaw na Bituin in its timeslot.

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

Cast
Ken Chan
Lilet
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography concluded in March 2019.[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of My Special Tatay earned a 6.6% rating.[8]

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 [9]
13th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards Most Development-Oriented Drama Program My Special Tatay Won [10]
17th Gawad Tanglaw Best Lead Performance in a TV Series Ken Chan
Rita Daniela 		Won [11]
50th Box Office Entertainment Awards TV Actor of the Year (Daytime Drama) Ken Chan Won [12]
Most Popular Program (Daytime Drama) My Special Tatay Won
7th Kagitingan Awards TV Personality Ken Chan Won [13]
TV Drama My Special Tatay Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Power Tandem of the Year Ken Chan
Rita Daniela 		Won [14]
Best Daytime Drama Series My Special Tatay Nominated
VP Choice Awards TV Actor of the Year Ken Chan Won [15]

References

  1. ^ "The Heart Knows". GMA Worldwide. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "My Special Tatay (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. ^ "My Special Tatay". GMA Network. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b c d "My Special Tatay: Ang nakaraan ni Isay Teaser". YouTube. August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Baltan, Angela (September 5, 2018). "How did 'My Special Tatay' fare in its pilot episode?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "FULL LIST: The Winners of Inside Showbiz Awards". OneMega. March 4, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "GMA Network shows, personalities lauded anew at UPLB's 13th Gandingan Awards". GMA Network. March 19, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  11. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 23, 2019). "GMA-7 wins Best TV Station at 17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards". GMA Network. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  12. ^ "GMA Network wins Best Station at 7th Kagitingan Awards". Phil News. February 14, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "GMA Network wins Best Station at 7th Kagitingan Awards". Manila Standard. June 12, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  14. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  15. ^ 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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