Home Sweet Home (2013 TV series)
A family explores mysteries in an old haunted house.
Home Sweet Home is a Philippine television drama fantasy series that aired on GMA Network in 2013. Gil Tejada Jr. directed the show, which featured Raymart Santiago, Roxanne Guinoo, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, and Jillian Ward in leading roles. The program first aired on April 22, 2013, as part of the network's Telebabad programming block, and ran for 64 episodes until July 19, 2013. The series is also available for streaming on YouTube.
The story follows the Caharian family as they experience magical events while investigating the secrets of an abandoned house. Anyone who enters the house becomes trapped, and a doppelgänger with an opposite personality emerges in their place.
The series was created and developed by R.J. Nuevas in early March 2013. Initially given the working title *Bahay na Bato* (meaning "house of stone"), it was later renamed *Home Sweet Home*. GMA Network described the show as a child-friendly drama for younger viewers that promotes traditional Filipino values relatable to both kids and adults.
The cast was assembled before the concept was finalized. Raymart Santiago was the first actor cast, playing Reden Caharian. He contributed creative ideas to improve the series and consulted his children about the role he should take. Roxanne Guinoo was chosen to portray Dulce Caharian, accepting the part because it was a mother role that allowed her to explore having grown-up children, and because the show was lighthearted and suitable for her kids to watch.
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 10.5% rating, while the finale scored a 15.3% rating.
Critics received the series and its actors well. Mario E. Bautista of *Malaya* praised Raymart Santiago's performance in his dual roles as the real Reden, imprisoned in the haunted house battling dragons, and the fake Reden, who acts mean but pretends to be harmless around his wife. Bautista suggested Santiago deserved a best actor nomination at upcoming TV awards.
- Genre
- Fantasy drama
- Network
- GMA Network
- Director
- Gil Tejada Jr.
- Premiere date
- April 22, 2013
- Finale date
- July 19, 2013
- Number of episodes
- 64
- Country
- Philippines
Lore & Background
The series revolves around the Caharian family and their magical adventures and misadventures as they explore and unravel the mysteries behind an old and abandoned house. In the story, whoever enters the old house will be trapped inside and a fake version (a doppelganger with opposite personality of the real one) will come out. The series was conceptualized and developed by R.J. Nuevas in early March 2013, with the working title Bahay na Bato (transl. house of stone), before being changed to Home Sweet Home. According to GMA Network, the show was conceived as a child-friendly drama aimed at younger viewers, stating the series 'actively promotes traditional Pinoy values and practices kids and adults alike can relate to.'
Reader's Guide
Home Sweet Home is significant as a Philippine television drama fantasy series that aired on GMA Network in 2013. Its premise, involving a family trapped in a house that creates doppelgangers with opposite personalities, offered a unique twist on fantasy storytelling. The series was developed by R.J. Nuevas and directed by Gil Tejada Jr., with a cast that included Raymart Santiago, Roxanne Guinoo, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, and Jillian Ward. The show was designed as a child-friendly drama promoting traditional Filipino values. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 10.5% rating, and the final episode scored a 15.3% rating. Critically, Mario E. Bautista of Malaya praised Raymart Santiago's acting performance in his dual roles, suggesting he deserved a best actor nomination. The series concluded after 64 episodes and is available for streaming on YouTube.
Did You Know?
- The series' working title was Bahay na Bato (transl. house of stone).
- The first actor cast was Raymart Santiago, who played Reden Caharian.
- Roxanne Guinoo said she easily accepted her role because it was a mother role and she wanted to explore having grown-up kids.
- The pilot episode earned a 10.5% rating, and the final episode scored a 15.3% rating.
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