With a Smile (TV series)
| With a Smile | |
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| Genre |
Romantic comedy Family Drama |
| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by |
Don Michael Perez Ma. Acy Ramos |
| Written by | Cel Santiago Mario Banzon |
| Directed by | Louie Ignacio |
| Creative director(s) | Jun Lana |
| Starring |
Christian Bautista Mikael Daez Andrea Torres |
| Opening theme | "Ngiti" sung by Christian Bautista |
| Composer(s) | Vince Rod Catindig |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 65 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Arlene Pilapil |
| Location(s) |
Quezon City Pampanga |
| Cinematography | Jun Fuentes Jerry Dano |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original release | June 24 – September 20, 2013 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
With a Smile is a Filipino romantic comedy television series created by Ma. Acy Ramos, developed by Don Michael Perez and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on June 24, 2013 on the network's morning block, 10:15 a.m. timeslot, and on June 26, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series headlines Andrea Torres, Christian Bautista and Mikael Daez, playing the three main characters. Arlene Pilapil served as the executive producer for the entire run of the series, and Louie Ignacio directed the show. The series concluded its thirteen-week run on September 20, 2013, comprising sixty five episodes.
The series revolves around the three main characters: Isay (played by Torres), a barrio lass who has a passion for cooking and will pursue her dreams for her family. In Manila, she crosses paths with Dean (played by Daez), a man who believes that he's a disappointment to his family but will soon realize his worth after meeting the girl who will capture his heart; and Aston (played by Bautista) is an independent, self-made businessman who often fights with Isay but eventually falls in love with her. Starting March 2, 2015 it will re-air on GMA Life TV worldwide.
Isay's family owns a restaurant known for grilled specialties – Verci's Grill, named after her mother. Verci is very talented and passionate in cooking—traits she passed on to her daughter, Isay. Tom, Isay's father is a cheerful and loving man of the house. Being the eldest, Isay helps her mother in preparing and cooking for their eatery. She is also a very caring sister to her two younger siblings.Things take a drastic turn when Verci gets sick and passes away, and their once successful business starts to decline. Despite this, they still continue to sell grilled street foods in their local market and join cooking contests to get by. When Isay's cooking skills get noticed by one of the chef judges, she then gets offered a ticket to participate in a Barbecue Cook-Off in Manila. Though she initially hesitates in accepting this opportunity, her fervent dream of getting her family out of poverty, pushes her to give it a try.
Through some twists of fate, Isay meets Aston and Dean, and soon finds herself entangled in a complicated love triangle with them.
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