Can the youth of today survive in the real world where people can’t just mute or delete someone in their life?
GMA has launched its newest youth-oriented anthology series “Sparkle U” highlighting the complicated young lives today.
Set in a fictional universe called Sparkle University, “Sparkle U” is an anthology miniseries that revolves around the relevant struggles and issues the young people are facing. From the effects of social media use and family conflicts, a different facet of teenage life will be explored in each episode, with the story confined in the halls of Sparkle University, which is described to be a “conservative, parent-funded, all-inclusive” institution that offers educational programs from elementary, high school, senior high school, to undergraduate studies.
Bannering the first story of “Sparkle U,” “Frenemies” are Shayne Sava, who plays Bekang and Abdul Rahman, who is Drake, the ladies’ man of Sparkle U who is famous for his quirky online videos. Joining Shayne and Abdul are Roxie Smith as Yazzi, Michael Sager as Marco, Zephanie as Sue, Princess Alliyah as Raeka, Vanessa Pena as Yam, Anjay Anson as Wado; with the special participation of Matt Lozano as Basti, Leandro Baldemor as Reb, Sue Prado as Zarah, Geleen Eugenio as Miranda.
“Sparkle U: Frenemies” follows the story of Bekang (Shayne) and Yazzi’s (Roxie) lost friendship. They were childhood friends before but Yazzi will treat Bekang as her nemesis when they meet again in Senior High. Both Bekang and Yazzi have strong personalities that have something to do with their parents’ past.
The second story, “Ghosted,” introduces the new faces of campus life. It features Sparkle Sweethearts’ “Team Jolly” – Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay. Sofia is Alessi, the campus smartypants, and Allen is Zac, the university’s athletic heartthrob. They are joined by Marco Masa as Leon, Liana Mae as Sela, continuing her role from story one is Princess Aliyah as Raeka, and Ruffa Mae Quinto as Ms. Emilia Gaspar.
“Sparkle U: Ghosted,” chronicles the stories of five teens who go through difficulties in their lives and their ghost teacher who tries to make up for her past mistakes by helping them do good in their lives.
This original series is headed by SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable and creative unit head Aloy Adlawan. It airs every Sunday, 6 p.m. on GMA Network and simulcast on GTV.
