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Widows’ War is a Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Paul Sta. Ana, it stars Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana both in the title roles, together with an ensemble cast consisting of Jackie Lou Blanco, Timmy Cruz, Lito Pimentel, Rita Daniela and more. It premiered on July 1, 2024 as part of the GMA Prime lineup, replacing My Guardian Alien. The series is set to conclude on January 17, 2025 with a total of 145 episodes. It will be replaced by Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan in its timeslot.
The series is related to Royal Blood and Widows' Web.
Premise
Former best friends Sam and George, blame each other for an unfortunate happening between their families. They will once again encounter each other and mourn the death of their respective husband – Paco and Basil.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Bea Alonzo as Samantha "Sam" Castillo-Palacios: Paco's wife. She is George's best friend turned into an enemy, due to family problems.
- Carla Abellana as Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios: Sam's former best friend and Basil's wife.
- Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios-Castillo: Paco's mother, Galvan's younger sister and Rebecca's aunt.
- Tonton Gutierrez as Galvan Palacios: Basil's father, Aurora's brother and the chief operating officer of the Palacios' mining company.
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Ruth Balay: George and Edward's mother.
- Timmy Cruz as Mercy Castillo: The mother of Sam and Francis.
- Lito Pimentel as Amando Namas: The Palacios' butler and Aurora's assistant.
Supporting cast
- Jeric Gonzales as Francis Castillo: Sam's brother.
- Rita Daniela as Rebecca Castillo: Palacios Aurora's niece and Paco and Basil's cousin.
- Juancho Triviño as Abdul Casas: The investigator for the deaths of Paco and Basil.
- Royce Cabrera as Jericho Domo: A staff working in the Palacios' estate.
- James Graham as Louie Castor (from Royal Blood): Sofia's friend.
- Charlie Fleming as Sofia Trano (from Royal Blood): Basil's half-sister and Vivian's daughter.
- Matthew Uy as Edward Balay: George's younger brother.
Recurring cast
- Lovely Rivero as Vivian Lopez Trano
- Archie Alemania as Marcus Villa
- Kiel Rodriguez as Cairo
- Phi Palmos as DJ
- Brent Valdez as Peter
- Lotlot Bustamante as Nurse Angie
- Rikki Mae Davao as Rochelle "Rico"
- Melissa Avelino as Loray (from Royal Blood)
- Arthur Solinap as Emil Royales (from Royal Blood)
Guest cast
- Jong Cuenco as Orlando "Orly" Castillo
- William Lorenzo as Alberto "Bert" Balay
- Mike Tan as Atty. Iñigo Morales / Antonio Beringuela
- Bianca Manalo as Beverly Maison
- Stanley Abuloc as younger Basil
- Don Umali as Sam's lawyer
- Jome Silayan as Rodolfo Palacios (cameo)
- Vaness del Moral as Hillary "Larry" Pelaez-Suarez (from Widows' Web)
- Lianne Valentin as Beatrice Royales (from Royal Blood)
- Mariel Pamintuan as Juliet Gamboa
- Rosemarie Sarita as Belen
- Carmina Villarroel as Barbara "Barry" Sagrado-Dee (from Widows' Web)
- Josh Ivan Morales as Simon Barcial (from Widows' Web)
- Jo Berry as Atty. Lilet Matias (from Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law)
Special participation
- Benjamin Alves as Basilio "Basil" Palacios: George's husband.
- Rafael Rosell as Paquito "Paco" Palacios: Sam's husband.
Casting
Philippine actress Gabbi Garcia was hired to appear in the series. She left the series due to scheduling conflicts. Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement. Actor Mark Herras was also initially included in the cast. Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the series as a regular cast member, portraying the same character as they played in the 2023 Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood. In July 2024, actress Lianne Valentin also reprised her role as Beatrice Royales in Royal Blood. In September 2024, actress Vaness del Moral and actor Arthur Solinap both reprised their roles respectively as Hillary Pelaez-Suarez and Emil Royales from Widows' Web and Royal Blood. In November 2024, Actress Carmina Villarroel reprised her role as Barbara Sagrado-Dee from Widows' Web.
TV Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Widows' War earned an 8.9% rating. The series had its highest rating on July 19, 2024 with a 12.3% rating.
Legacy
In December 2024, actresses Jean Garcia and Rita Daniela both appeared in the Philippine television legal drama series, Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law in a guest role, portraying the same character they played in Widows' War.
