Legally Blind wins big at the 12th Gandingan Awards
One of GMA’s most gripping and compelling afternoon prime series, Legally Blind gained much attention the past weeks after winning as the Most Development-Oriented Women's Program and Most Gender-Transformative Program at the local “Gandingan Awards” given out by the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (UPLB). Legally Blind was the lone drama series recognized during the awarding ceremonies held at the UPLB Umali Hall last March 17.
Gandingan Awards is one of the most prestigious student-organized recognition program in the country. It highlights the value of development communication and the contribution of both national and local or community-based stations and online platforms in improving the lives of Filipinos.
Apart from winning an award, Legally Blind also caught the attention of netizens with its Latin American Spanish-dubbed version, “Legalmente Ciega” that will soon air in Ecuador via Oromar TV. Latin Media, Inc., GWI’s partner is responsible in bringing the critically-acclaimed drama in the region.
Legally Blind is also currently airing and receiving good reviews in Myanmar via The Canal Plus Mae Madi Channel (Ladies Channel).
The powerful portrayal of multi-talented actress Janine Gutierrez as a blind lawyer seeking justice marked her transition to becoming one of the most promising dramatic actresses of her generation.
Legally Blind tells the story of Grace, a promising law student who wants to reopen her father’s kidnapping case and clear his name. She strongly believes that he is innocent and deserves to be acquitted from his life sentence. This is what motivates her to study hard and become a successful lawyer.
However, her goals are shattered on the night she and her boyfriend Joel celebrate her passing the bar exams. At the party, someone spikes Grace’s drink with a drug that puts her to sleep. When Grace wakes up, she realizes that she is being raped. She fights back and manages to free herself from her assailant. However, during her escape, she accidentally crashes into a glass panel. Her injuries permanently blind her.
Soon after, she meets Edward, a kind lawyer who helps investigate her case. He stays by her through thick and thin, and eventually they fall in love and get engaged. However, as Edward uncovers the rapist’s identity, he discovers that it is his brother, William, who raped Grace. Torn between his love for his fiancé and his brother, whose side will Edward take?
In an Instagram post, the drama’s main antagonist Marc Abaya extends his gratitude to the committee for the award. He also thanked the cast and crew who helped make the drama a huge success and influence of strength to the youth.
Production Year: 2017
| Time Slot: Afternoon Prime, M-F, 3:30PM
Average Rating: 16.9%
| Average Share: 52.2%
Gandingan Awards is one of the most prestigious student-organized recognition program in the country. It highlights the value of development communication and the contribution of both national and local or community-based stations and online platforms in improving the lives of Filipinos.
Apart from winning an award, Legally Blind also caught the attention of netizens with its Latin American Spanish-dubbed version, “Legalmente Ciega” that will soon air in Ecuador via Oromar TV. Latin Media, Inc., GWI’s partner is responsible in bringing the critically-acclaimed drama in the region.
Legally Blind is also currently airing and receiving good reviews in Myanmar via The Canal Plus Mae Madi Channel (Ladies Channel).
The powerful portrayal of multi-talented actress Janine Gutierrez as a blind lawyer seeking justice marked her transition to becoming one of the most promising dramatic actresses of her generation.
However, her goals are shattered on the night she and her boyfriend Joel celebrate her passing the bar exams. At the party, someone spikes Grace’s drink with a drug that puts her to sleep. When Grace wakes up, she realizes that she is being raped. She fights back and manages to free herself from her assailant. However, during her escape, she accidentally crashes into a glass panel. Her injuries permanently blind her.
Soon after, she meets Edward, a kind lawyer who helps investigate her case. He stays by her through thick and thin, and eventually they fall in love and get engaged. However, as Edward uncovers the rapist’s identity, he discovers that it is his brother, William, who raped Grace. Torn between his love for his fiancé and his brother, whose side will Edward take?
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