GMA sets the gold standard for a riveting legal drama with the launch of the newest afternoon series “Artikulo 247.”
A repealed law under the Revised Penal Code, Article 247 states that “any legally married person who having surprised his spouse in the act of committing sexual intercourse with another person, shall kill any of them or both of them in the act or immediately thereafter, or shall inflict upon them any serious physical injury, shall suffer the penalty of destierro (banishment).”
The series showcases the emotional journey of a woman who bravely moves on from her past entanglement with her boss and his wife. But soon enough, her past slowly creeps in and catches up with her peaceful life.
It is topbilled by Rhian Ramos as Jane Ortega, the aspiring career woman who will get involved with a married man; Benjamin Alves as Noah Borromeo, a principled man who is also recovering from a lost love like Jane. As their paths cross, they will build a new life together and help each other on the road to healing; Kris Bernal as Klaire Almazan/Carmen Villarama, the manipulative wife who catches her cheating husband and ends up killing him; and Mark Herras gets to showcase his range as he takes the role of Ellijah Borromeo, the brother of Noah who will fall madly in love with Carmen.
Rhian reveals feeling challenged with her role in the series. “It was a very difficult and challenging role pero hindi ako nagdalawang-isip na tanggapin ang project na ito dahil dito ako may matututunan. Script wise, it was an enjoyable script to get into and to perform.”
Kris embraces her role that is a far cry from her previous assignments. “Ang ganda ganda ng role na binigay nila sakin, ang ganda ganda nung show. May mga emotions na nagulat din ako na kaya ko palang gawin. May mga emotions na nailabas ako na hindi ko pa nagawa before maybe because I’m used to be the ‘goody one’ or ako lagi ‘yung bida, ako lagi ‘yung kawawa so parang lahat bago sa akin. Ako na ngayon ang nananakit.”
Benjamin gets to show a different side in the soap. “Sa character ko, makikita nila ‘yung different side siguro, different attack, iba yung makikita nila. Medyo gray ‘yung character na ito instead of being white most of the time and it’s my first time working with Rhian kaya hopefully magustuhan nila ang journey nina Jane at Noah. The title alone, Artikulo 247, is enough to get you engaged and to love our show.”
Bringing more color and controversy to the series are Mike Tan as Julian, Klaire’s longtime lover; Glydel Mercado as Rose Ortega, the supportive mom of Jane; Maureen Larrazabal as Pinky, Rose’s friend; Denise Barbacena as ChiChi, Carmen’s right-hand woman; Brent Valdez as Jigs, the bartender in the resort; Victor Silayan as Alfred, Klaire’s husband; Rain Matienzo as Tanya, Jane’s bestfriend; Topper Fabregas as Atty. Marcel, Jane’s lawyer.
The original drama is under the helm of Jorron Lee Monroy and associate director Ralfh Manuel Malabungan.
