That's My Amboy

2016 Philippine television drama series

Drama
Romantic comedy

Created by

Rodney Junio
Rhoda Mariño

Written by

Denoy Navarro-Punio
Rhoda Mariño
Renei Patricia Dimla
Anna Levita Macapugay

Directed by

Dominic Zapata
Joyce Bernal
Irene Emma Villamor

Creative directorRoy IglesiasStarring

Barbie Forteza
Andre Paras

Opening theme"Umaasa Pa Rin Ako" by The Mike Bon GangEnding theme"Perfect Together" by Julie Anne San JoseCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes68 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producerLani Feliciano-SandovalProduction locationsQuezon City, PhilippinesCinematographyJoe TutanesEditors

Robert Ryan Reyes
Noel S. Mauricio II

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time25–45 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseJanuary 25 (2016-01-25) –
April 29, 2016 (2016-04-29)

That's My Amboy (International title: My Superstar) is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras in the title role. It premiered on January 25, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Because of You. The series concluded on April 29, 2016 with a total of 68 episodes. It was replaced by Once Again in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Premise

Bryan, an actor is the reason why Maru's stepfather got into an accident. To pay for the damages, Bryan's manager hires Maru to be Bryan's personal assistant. The two don't get along at first but eventually they will become friends and fall for each other.^[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

Barbie Forteza as Maria Rosario "Maru" Carreon Tapang / Romero
Andre Paras as Bryan Ford

Supporting cast

Tonton Gutierrez as Albert Romero
John Arcilla as Joselito "Lito" Tapang
Donita Rose as Cecille Carreon-Tapang
Kiko Estrada as Patrick "Kitoy" Almeda
Jazz Ocampo as Trina Dominguez
Matet de Leon as Yaya Yolly
Meryll Soriano as Divine "Ms. D"
Maritoni Fernandez as Alicia Ford
Pauline Mendoza as Maria Carmela "Maricar" Carreon Tapang
Kryshee Grengia as Maria Theresa "Mayte" Carreon Tapang
Pam Prinster as Miley Vergara
Philip Lazaro as PR

Guest cast

Jaclyn Jose as Mrs. Ventura
Alden Richards as himself
Rhian Ramos as herself
Gina Alajar as herself
Tina Paner as Kelly
Thea Tolentino as Lynette
Regine Tolentino as a host
Lovely Rivero as herself
Debraliz as Linda
Carmen Soriano as Stella
Princess Guevarra as Celine
Mega Unciano as Diego
Janna Dominguez as Christine
Orosa Jacinto as Julianna "Jill" Ford
Diva Montelaba as Rebecca "Becky" Almeda
Rez Cortez as Jun
Renz Valerio as Marky
Cheska Diaz as Lolita Carreon
Mayton Eugenio as Melissa "Isa" Carreon
Carmi Martin as Maria Gregoria "Marissa" Tapang-Santos
Manny Castañeda as Direk

Production

Principal photography commenced on January 11, 2016.^[3]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of That's My Amboy earned a 21.5% rating.^[4] While the final episode scored a 20.5% rating.^[5]

References

^ "That's My Amboy (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
^ "That's My Amboy". GMA Network. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
^ "Barbie Forteza starts That's My Amboy taping". GMA Network. January 12, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (March 11, 2016). "AGB Mega Manila Ratings (Jan 25-31, 2016): Andre Paras-Barbie Forteza teleserye beaten by ABS-CBN show". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (January 1, 2017). "AGB: 10 Top-rating Pilot and Finale Primetime episodes in 2016". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.