Gerald leads crime drama 'Sins of the Father'

CEBU, Philippines — Action-drama star Gerald Anderson makes his teleserye comeback after three years in ABS-CBN’s new crime thriller “Sins of the Father,” premiering June 23 (Monday), 9:30 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, iWant, and TFC.

In this intense and socially relevant series, Anderson plays a man caught in the dark world of scamming – a timely issue that many Filipinos face today. The actor, who is marking his 19th year in showbiz, said the series aligns with his personal advocacy of choosing projects that promote social awareness, spark conversation, and empower viewers.

“Lagi kong nire-request sa ABS na pag may proyekto ako ay sana may social awareness at sana may mapupulot na aral yung mga tao because maraming distractions these days. We have scamming, we have social media, everything,” he shared.

The series also marks the return of actress Jessy Mendiola after six years. “Sins of the Father” is likewise her onscreen reunion with Anderson, more than a decade after they starred in the 2011 drama “Budoy.”

“Natutuwa ako kasi no’ng last ko siyang nakatrabaho ang babata pa namin. Ang dami nang nangyari sa mga buhay namin and I’m just really happy to be working with Gerald again,” Mendiola said.

Produced by JRB Creative Production, “Sins of the Father” is a gripping story about a bank manager named Samuel Trinidad, played by Anderson, whose life will turn upside down after the untimely death of his estranged father, who was involved in a scam.

Director FM Reyes, who is taking the helm of the series with Bjoy Balagtas, is in full support of Anderson’s goal to make a socially relevant and timely teleserye.

“Hindi naman kaila na that’s what’s been happening sa hirap ng buhay, maraming manloloko, and I think malaking ginagampanan no’n yung request ni Gerald na gagawa po ako ng project na may social relevance. His concern for society is not just for showbiz. During moments of disasters you can see him saving people. It comes out naturally,” shared Reyes.

Balagtas, meanwhile, talked about the fresh and intriguing premise. “It’s somehow a person’s journey to correct the sins of the past, the sins of the father, and how he can change his today and the future of his family,” he explained.

Also in the cast are Shaina Magdayao, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, JC De Vera, RK Bagatsing, Lotlot de Leon, John Arcilla, Joko Diaz, Tirso Cruz III, Soliman Cruz, Malou Crisologo, Nico Antonio, Jerald Napoles, Alex Medina, JV Kapunan, LA Santos, Jeremiah Lisbo, Elyson De Dios, Clave Sun, and Cailey Magno. — (FREEMAN)