The Lost Recipe
Title card
Genre
Written byErwin Caezar Bravo
Directed byMonti Puno Parungao
Starring
Opening theme"Abutin" by Jennifer Maravilla[1]
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes52 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Mark Anthony B. Norella
  • Lea Reyes
CinematographyMark Ginolos
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time25-35 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network
ReleaseJanuary 18 (2021-01-18) –
March 31, 2021 (2021-03-31)

The Lost Recipe is a 2021 Philippine television drama romantic fantasy series broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Directed by Monti Puno Parungao, it stars Kelvin Miranda and Mikee Quintos. It premiered on January 18, 2021, on the network's evening line up. The series concluded on March 31, 2021, with a total of 52 episodes.

This series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise

Harvey Napoleon is a chef who is inspired by Conchita Valencia, the "Mother of Philippine Cuisine." Known for his Philippine adobo, for which he claimed is better than Conchita. When a renowned food critic visits his restaurant and gives it a one-star rating, he and his restaurant quickly loses patrons.

While running away after not paying his bill on a bar, he finds himself at the Philippine Food Museum. He encounters a magical being who gives him an access to travel in time. He time travels to the Spanish-era Philippines, where he meets Conchita and manages to grab a page of her adobo recipe. This will lead to a modified present where Conchita Valencia is not known. Knowing that there is no other way to restore the past, he vows to recreate the lost recipe.[3]

Cast and characters

Cast
Kelvin Miranda
Ariella Arida
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in November 2020.[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Lost Recipe
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Visual or Special FX in TV Series or Feature Film The Lost Recipe Won [9]
Best Editing John Wesly Lagdameo, Alvin John Memijie, Thea Rivera Daguman Won
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Kelvin Miranda Nominated [10]
Best New Female TV Personality Claire Castro Nominated
Yesh Burce Nominated

References

  1. ^ Aquino, Maine (January 18, 2021). "Jeniffer Maravilla, ikinuwento kung bakit espesyal sa kanya ang kantang "Abutin" ng 'The Lost Recipe'". GMA Network. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Lost Recipe Full Episodes-YouTube". YouTube.
  3. ^ "About The Lost Recipe". Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Ramos, Jansen (January 17, 2021). "The Lost Recipe' full trailer earns 1M views on Facebook". Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Aquino, Maine. "IN PHOTOS: The cast of 'The Lost Recipe'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Aquino, Maine (December 7, 2020). "Manilyn Reynes, may espesyal na pagganap sa 'The Lost Recipe'". Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Wang, Nickie (January 17, 2021). "Finding love in the drama 'The Lost Recipe'". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "GMA-7 teledrama full blast na; 11 series balik-ere, lock-in taping na". PEP. November 28, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  9. ^ Ruiz, Marah (October 1, 2021). "GMA Network bags several recognitions from the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards". Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

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