Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento (transl. Pepito Manaloto: the story continues) formerly known as Pepito Manaloto, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento (transl. Pepito Manaloto: The Real Story), Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento (transl. Pepito Manaloto: Stories) and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento (transl. Pepito Manaloto: The First Story), is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael V., it stars Michael V. and Sef Cadayona both in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, as Pepito Manaloto on the network's Sunday night line up.
It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, as Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento. On October 17, 2020, it was relaunched as Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento, and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento premiered on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022. Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento, started airing on June 11, 2022. It featured the return of the original cast. It is the longest running sitcom series of GMA Network.
The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video. It is streaming online on YouTube.
Contents
Premise
The show follows the life of Pepito Manoloto, who was blessed and won the lottery. Along with him are his wife Elsa; their son and daughter, Chito and Clarissa; Pepito's best friend Patrick; their employees, Maria, Robert and Baby; and their neighbors, Tommy, Deedee and Mimi.
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Michael V. as Pepito "Pitoy" Manaloto
Supporting cast
Former cast
Production
Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 5, 2020. Principal photography for Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento commenced in June 2021.
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto earned a 28.2% rating. The first episode of the show as Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento scored a 26.6% rating. The pilot episode of Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento a 14.7% rating from Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement.