Mommy Dearest (TV series)

Mommy Dearest is a 2025 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ralfh Manuel Malabunga, it stars Camille Prats, Shayne Sava and Katrina Halili in the title role. It premiered on February 24, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on July 18, 2025 with a total of 103 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise

Olive takes care of her ill daughter Mookie. With the help of their maid, Emma – they both look after Mookie. Due to Emma losing her own offspring in the past, she will treat and love Mookie like her own biological daughter.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast

Camille Prats as Olive Caparas / Jade Caparas
Shayne Sava as Maria Angela "Mookie" Caparas / Kayla Joseco
Katrina Halili as Emma Espiritu-Joseco

;Supporting cast

Dion Ignacio as Danilo Joseco
Prince Carlos as Zayn Villanueva
Amy Austria as Ligaya Espiritu
Mel Martinez as Wiro Sales
Viveika Ravanes as Kutsy Bernales
Muriel Lomadilla as Flor Flores
Winwyn Marquez as Astrid Zamora

;Guest cast

Rocco Nacino as Logan Alvarez
Lito Pimentel as Ador

Development

The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024. Philippine actress and director Gina Alajar was hired to direct the series. In 2025, Ralfh Malabunga replaces Alajar to direct the series.

Casting

On January 13, 2024, the cast was announced on the series' story conference and script reading. The cast announcement included Camille Prats, Shayne Sava, Katrina Halili, Dion Ignacio, Prince Carlos, Amy Austria, Mel Martinez, Viveika Ravanes and Riel Lomadilla.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mommy Dearest earned a 6.6% rating. The finale earned a 7.4% rating.