| Alt name | Break Shot |
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| Genre | Sports drama |
| Creator | J-mee Katanyag |
| Writer |
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| Director |
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| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | Kylie Padilla |
| Open theme | "Ang Bolera" by Kylie Padilla |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Num episodes | 65 |
| Executive producer | Arlene D. Pilapil |
| Cinematography | Roman Theodossis |
| Editor |
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| Camera | Multiple-camera setup |
| Runtime | 23–34 minutes |
| Company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Network | GMA Network |
| First aired | May 30, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 26, 2022 |
Bolera ( / international title: Break Shot) is a 2022 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Jorron Lee Monroy, it stars Kylie Padilla in the title role. It premiered on May 30, 2022, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 26, 2022, with a total of 65 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Kylie Padilla as Jose Maria "Joni/Bolera" Fajardo Jr.[2]
- Supporting cast
- Rayver Cruz as Miguel Salvador / El Salvador[3]
- Jak Roberto as Pepito "Toypits" Canlas[4]
- Jaclyn Jose as Tessa Carillo-Fajardo[5]
- Gardo Versoza as Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara[5]
- Joey Marquez as Freddie "Scorpion" Roldan[5]
- David Remo as Jose Maria "Tres" Fajardo III[6]
- Via Veloso as Marla Toledo-Roldan
- Ge Villamil as Marika "Kikay" Carillo
- Luri Vincent Nalus as Pogi
- Guest cast
- Al Tantay as Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr.[5]
- Lauren Young as younger Tessa[7]
- Klea Pineda as Sheena "Golden Eye" Kim
- Ina Raymundo as Floriza "White Lotus" Andal
- Julia Lee as Laura Cruz-Salvador
- Sue Prado as Romana "Roma" Canlas
- Mico Aytona as Felix "Magicman of Cebu" delos Reyes
- Elle Ramirez as Macy "Amazing Macy" delos Reyes
- Andrew Gan as Datu "Bulls Eye" Gidapawan
- Mhyca Bautista as Cynthia "Strong Heart" Mapag
- Mel Caluag as Tina
- Josh Bulot as Benjo
- Jeremy Sabido as Caloy
- Efren "Bata" Reyes as himself
Production
Principal photography commenced in February 2022.[8] Filming concluded on April 27, 2022.[9]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Bolera earned a 12.7% rating.[10] The final episode scored a 16.3% rating.[11]
References
- ^ "Bolera (Stream Together) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (March 10, 2022). "Watch: Kylie Padilla plays billiards with Efren 'Bata' Reyes, Francisco 'Django' Bustamante". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ Hsia, Heidi (March 10, 2022). "Kylie Padilla returns to TV with Bolera". Yahoo!. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (March 8, 2022). "Pokwang, lagare!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Lazo, Cheriel (May 4, 2022). "Kylie Padilla, inatake ng sepanx". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne Acar (March 10, 2022). "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko child actor David Remo is all grown up!". GMA Network. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Geli, Bianca (March 9, 2023). "Lauren Young gets her first clients as makeup artist". GMA Network. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ^ Arnoc, Aimee (February 23, 2022). "Kylie Padilla at Rayver Cruz, may pasilip sa lock-in taping ng Bolera". GMA Network. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin (May 3, 2022). "Kylie Padilla inatake ng matinding 'sepanx' matapos magpaalam sa lock-in taping ng Bolera: I was heartbroken". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "Bolera surpasses FPJ's Ang Probinsyano during its pilot week". LionhearTV. June 7, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Mataro, RJ (September 3, 2022). "Bolera ends with a bang; Apoy sa Langit overtakes Darna". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
External links
- Official website
- Bolera at IMDb