Miguel Tanfelix cast as a boy with mental incapacities in GMA-7's upcoming series Niño

PRESS STATEMENT FROM GMA-7:


Anchored on its goal of providing wholesome and child-friendly programs to its viewers, GMA Network brings to primetime TV an original and heartwarming story of a boy who will inspire other people to remain hopeful in the midst of life’s challenges via the drama series Niño.



This program is filled with good family values and positive messages about love, faith and hope that will encourage and inspire viewers most especially the kids to become loving and optimistic at all times.



Tasked to play the role of Niño/Miguel is one of Kapuso Network’s talented teen stars Miguel Tanfelix, a 15-year old boy with mental incapacities who will become a beacon of hope and inspiration to his town mates and prove that miracles exist with the help of his “Tukayo,” a Sto. Niño incarnate to be played by child star David Remo.



Joining the cast are Tom Rodriguez as Jonathan, Niño’s hardworking father; Katrina Halili as Hannah, Jonathan’s wife and Niño’s kind-hearted mother; Lotlot De Leon as Leny and Neil Ryan Sese as David, adoptive parents of Niño; German “Kuya Germs” Moreno as Kapitan Pete, the Baranggay Captain of the community; Dante Rivero as Don Pedro, Hannah’s father; Bianca Umali as Angelica, Niño’s bestfriend; Gerald Napoles as Obet, David’s friend; Ces Quesada as Mrs. Santos; Luz Valdez as Tia Epang, David’s aunt and Lola V’s bestfriend; Renz Valerio as Rafael, Niño’s brother; Julian Trono, as Mat-Mat, one of Nino’s friends; Vincent Magbanua as John, Nino’s friend; and Ms Gloria Romero as Lola V, Niño’s carefree grandmother.



Niño will definitely appeal to the family as it introduces the “Naynay Commandments”, a set of values and good manners that will teach everyone the importance of being responsible and honest individuals and how these commandments can be applied in everyday life. These Naynay Commandments will also inspire parents to raise their children to be hopeful and loving like Niño all the time.



Niño, which is created by the GMA Entertainment TV Group, is another first in the television industry for its original concept and educational plot. Under the helm of award-winning director Maryo J. delos Reyes with Jules Katanyag as Headwriter, Niño will be a certified hit among Kapuso viewers and their families, most especially the young ones.



Niño is under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie A. Magno; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Program Manager Helen Rose-Sese, and Executive Producer Leilani Feliciano-Sandoval.



Catch the story of Niño soon on GMA Telebabad.