Akusada
| Akusada | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Also known as | Her Name Was Carolina[1] |
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Starring | Andrea Torres |
| Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
| Opening theme | "Alam ko Lang" by Jeniffer Maravilla[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 89 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 21–29 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | June 30 – October 31, 2025 |
Akusada (transl. accuser / international title: Her Name Was Carolina) is a 2025 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on June 30, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on October 31, 2025 with a total of 89 episodes.[3]
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[4]
Premise
In order to protect her family, a woman will disguise under a different identity. Her past will later catches up to her.[5]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Andrea Torres as Carol / Lorena[6]
- Supporting cast
- Benjamin Alves as Wilfred[7]
- Lianne Valentin[8] as Roni[1]
- Marco Masa[9] as Tristan[1]
- Ashley Sarmiento[10] as Amber[1]
- Jeniffer Maravilla[11] as Fern[12]
- Arnold Reyes[13] as Dennis[12]
- Erin Espiritu as Lia[12]
- Shyr Valdez as Pilar[12]
- Recurring cast
- Ronnie Liang as Damian[14]
- Ahron Villena as Gian[15]
- Eunice Lagusad[16]
- Guest cast
- Max Collins[17]
- Sandy Andolong[18]
- Tonton Gutierrez[19]
- Jo Berry as Lilet Matias[20]
Development
The series was announced in March 2025, alongside cast member, Andrea Torres and director Dominic Zapata.[21] Additional cast members including Benjamin Alves, Lianne Valentin, Marco Masa, Princess Aliyah and Jeniffer Maravilla were announced in April 2025.[22] Actress Jo Berry made a guest appearance in the series, reprising her role as Lilet Matias in the Philippine legal drama series Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law.[20]
Production
Principal photography commenced in April 2025.[23]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Akusada earned a 5.3% rating.[24]
References
- ^ a b c d "Her Name Was Carolina". GMA Worldwide. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Chua, EJ (July 31, 2025). "Akusada soundtrack, out now!". GMA Network. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "Akusada stars celebrate success of series as it nears end". GMA Network. October 28, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "Akusada (Full Episode) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (June 20, 2025). "Dynamic drama times three". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (July 12, 2025). "Andrea Torres: No soul-searching, just waiting for the right role". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (July 4, 2025). "Benjamin Alves on why acting hits different now". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (April 26, 2025). "Lianne Valentin not closing doors to joining beauty pageants". PEP. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Asis, Salve (April 4, 2025). "Emilio, todo pasasalamat kina Mikael at Megan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (May 1, 2025). "Andrea Torres, magiging akusada". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Sermino, Dondon (April 4, 2025). "Andrea Torres kaakit-akit alindog". Abante. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Chua, EJ (June 24, 2025). "Meet the cast of GMA intense drama series Akusada". GMA Network. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (May 1, 2025). "Emilio, todo pasasalamat kina Mikael at Megan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (July 4, 2025). "Ronnie Liang reveals over 100 women victimized by his fake AI videos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (June 19, 2025). "Ahron Villena returns to teleseryes". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (July 15, 2025). "Eunice Lagusad, 27, finishes high school". PEP. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (July 3, 2025). "Andrea, apektado ng kanyang serye". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (June 26, 2025). "Andrea: 'single pa rin pero...!'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (June 23, 2025). "Stars headline afternoon slot with daring dramas". Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Santiago, Ervin (September 2, 2025). "Will Ashley may solo concert na; GMA Afternoon Prime hataw sa ratings". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (March 27, 2025). "Andrea, tinapos na ang pamamahinga sa teleserye". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Asis, Salve V. (April 4, 2025). "Andrea Torres, may comeback". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Chua, EJ (May 10, 2025). "Andrea Torres, Marco Masa, ipinasilip ang kanilang taping para sa Akusada". GMA Network. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "Kumusta ang ratings ng mga bago at nagbabalik na shows?". PEP. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.