The Millionaire's Wife is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on March 14, 2016, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Destiny Rose. The series concluded on June 24, 2016, with a total of 72 episodes. It was replaced by Sa Piling ni Nanay in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Premise
Louisa Ignacio, a single mother who settles in a marriage for convenience with an older man. She vows to be a wife to him in exchange of giving her son who has diabetes. After she agrees to marry Fred, Louisa will face the consequences of her decision which involves her stepdaughter, her stepdaughter's children, her child and the father of her child.
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Andrea Torres as Luisa Ignacio-Vergara / Meneses
Supporting cast
Mike Tan as Ivan Meneses
Robert Arevalo as Alfredo "Fredo" Vergara
Jaclyn Jose as Stella Vergara-Montecillo
Ina Raymundo as Allison Montecillo
Sid Lucero as Jared Montecillo
James Blanco as Mike Crisostomo
Rich Asuncion as Rosario "Rio" Samson
Guest cast
Mymy Davao as Susan Samson
Gilleth Sandico as Esme Meneses
Jhoana Marie Tan as Sheila Meneses
Luz Fernandez as Delia Cruz
Louise Bolton as Elaine
Denise Barbacena as Grace
Aaron Yanga as a nurse
Dave Roy Sotero as Rico
Rob Moya as Jared's friend
Billy James Renacia as Jared's friend
Ku Aquino as Robert
Arrly Enriquez as Ronron
Stephanie Sol as Georgia Samson
Justin Guevarra as Antonio "Anthony" Obras
Sanya Lopez as Lovely
Jade Lopez as Carla
Mayton Eugenio as Selena Buenaluz
Production
Principal photography commenced on February 26, 2016.
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of The Millionaire's Wife earned a 14.9% rating. While the final episode scored a 19.2% rating.