{{Short description|2023 Philippine television drama series}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox television | image = The Write One title card.jpg | alt = An image of Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. | caption = Title card | genre = {{Plainlist| * Romantic drama * Fantasy}} | creator = Mark Anthony Norella | director = King Mark Baco | starring = {{Plainlist| * Ruru Madrid * Bianca Umali}} | theme_music_composer = Marvin Jason Hernandez | open_theme = "Oras" by Jason Marvin | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog | num_episodes = 39 | executive_producer = Maria Ana Isabel M. Rodrigo | camera = Multiple-camera setup | runtime = 27–30 minutes | company = GMA Public Affairs<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/07/gma-network-brightens-2023-with-the-grandest-shows/?amp |title=GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows |date=January 7, 2023 |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |access-date=February 22, 2023}}</ref> | network = GMA Network | first_aired = {{Start date|2023|3|20}} | last_aired = {{End date|2023|5|25}} }}
'''''The Write One''''' is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrZhWsHjTFSkkKUxWHCMZ548&si=33rXUDZ1vh8l3-f9 |title=''The Write One'' (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=February 6, 2025}}</ref>
==Cast and characters== Ruru Madrid portrays Liam Herrera.|150px|thumb|left|alt=An image of Ruru Madrid.
;Lead cast {{Div col}} * Ruru Madrid<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/11/gma-network-grants-bianca-umali-ruru-madrid-fans-wish-the-two-will-appear-together-on-the-write-one/ |title=GMA Network grants Bianca Umali-Ruru Madrid fans' wish; the two will appear together on ''The Write One'' |date=November 29, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=February 22, 2023}}</ref> as William "Liam" B. Herrera * Bianca Umali<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/339927/bianca-umali-nilinaw-na-hindi-si-ruru-ang-dahilan-ng-pag-anib-sa-iglesia-ni-cristo-it-is-a-personal-choice |title=Bianca Umali nilinaw na hindi si Ruru ang dahilan ng pag-anib sa Iglesia ni Cristo: It is a personal choice |author=Arceo, Therese |date=February 18, 2023 |newspaper=Inquirer Bandera |access-date=March 21, 2025}}</ref> as Joycelyn "Joyce" Trinidad-Herrera / Savana Trinidad {{Div col end}}
;Supporting cast {{Div col}} * Mikee Quintos<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/12/real-life-celebrity-couples-ruru-madrid-bianca-umali-paul-salas-mikee-quintos-to-star-in-kapuso-film-the-write-one/ |title=Real-life celebrity couples Ruru Madrid-Bianca Umali, Paul Salas-Mikee Quintos to star in Kapuso series ''The Write One'' |author=Cabral, Kay |date=December 23, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=March 21, 2025}}</ref> as Victoria "Via" dela Peña * Paul Salas as Hans Arevalo * Lotlot de Leon<ref name=cast/> as Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera * Ramon Christopher<ref name="announced">{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/16708/in-photos-full-cast-ng-the-write-one-ipinakilala-na/photo |title=In Photos: Full cast ng ''The Write One'', ipinakilala na |author=Ruiz, Marah |date=January 17, 2023 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 22, 2023}}</ref> as Danilo Herrera * Mon Confiado<ref name=announced/> as Ramon dela Peña * Art Acuña<ref name=announced/> as Edmond Trinidad * Alma Concepcion<ref name=announced/> as Joanne Trinidad * Kokoy de Santos<ref name=announced/> as Intoy * Andrew Schimmer<ref name=announced/> as Lando Nakpil * Royce Cabrera<ref name=announced/> as Vergil Herrera * Kaloy Tingcungco<ref name=cast/> as Borj * Euwenn Mikaell<ref name=cast/> as Dexter "Dex" T. Herrera / Stefano "Sep" Lualhati * Analyn Barro<ref name=announced/> as Megan * Yvette Sanchez<ref name=announced/> as Deedee * Migs Villasis as Leroy * Karenina Haniel as Odette * Eva Le Queen as Queenie<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/863810/eva-le-queen-proud-to-represent-the-drag-community-in-the-write-one/story/ |title=Eva le Queen proud to represent the drag community in ''The Write One'' |author=Roque, Nika |date=March 14, 2023 |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 21, 2025}}</ref> {{Div col end}}
;Guest cast {{Div col}} * Kian Co as younger William Herrera<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/stories/littleactor_kianco/3053576162086906275?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= |title=Instagram: littleactor_kianco |website=Instagram |access-date=February 22, 2023}}</ref> * Francis Mata as Nestor * Rere Madrid as Maxine * Shanelle Agustin as Chanel * Gardo Versoza as the president * Thea Tolentino as Isabel * Gil Cuerva as Diego * Anjay Anson as Tristan * Buboy Villar as Grasa * Mikoy Morales as the grandson * Phil Noble as a director * Marnie Lapus as Malvarosa {{Div col end}}
==Episodes== {{Episode table | caption = ''The Write One'' episodes | show_caption = | overall = | title = | aux1 = | aux1T = Television title | airdate = | airdateT = Original release date{{efn|Viu aired two episodes, before its television broadcast.}} | episodes = {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 1 | Title = The Beginning of Our Love Story | Aux1 = "World Premiere"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=814369340045265&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=World Premiere |website=Facebook}}</ref> |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|20}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 2 | Title = Your Biggest Sin | Aux1 = "Typewriter"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GMA_PA/status/1638094630146265088 |title=Typewriter |website=Twitter}} </ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|21}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 3 | Title = How Are You Feeling | Aux1 = "Hello, Love"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GMA_PA/status/1638456606630494208 |title=Hello, Love |website=Twitter}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|22}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 4 | Title = Remember, I’m Here | Aux1 = "New World"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GMA_PA/status/1638848671172415488?t=Tou2d-wJq-3HvBBRjYZjvw&s=19 |title=New World |website=Twitter}}</ref> |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|23}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 5 | Title = I Feel Trapped | Aux1 = "Secret Assassin"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=818677062947826&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Secret Assassin |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|27}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 6 | Title = We Met Before? | Aux1 = "Reunited"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GMA_PA/status/1640635310865281025 |title=Reunited |website=Twitter}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|28}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 7 | Title = Figuring Out | Aux1 = "Savana"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=819840372831495&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Savana |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|29}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 8 | Title = You Owe Me an Apology | Aux1 = "Savana vs. Liam"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GMA_PA/status/1641351764925358081 |title=Savana vs. Liam |website=Twitter}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|30}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 9 | Title = A Magic Typewriter | Aux1 = "Two-faced Ramon"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=822577955891070&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Two-faced Ramon |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|3}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 10 | Title = Get Jealous | Aux1 = "Two Queens"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=823131412502391&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Two Queens |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|4}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 11 | Title = Regret Everything | Aux1 = "Two the Rescue"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=823773052438227&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Two the Rescue |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|5}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 12 | Title = Everything That Happened | Aux1 = "Scandal"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=826822992133233&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Scandal |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|10}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 13 | Title = Hard to Overcome | Aux1 = "Checkmate"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=827387915410074&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Checkmate |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|11}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 14 | Title = Go Against Everyone | Aux1 = "Stalker"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=827894055359460&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Stalker |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|12}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 15 | Title = My Real Name is... | Aux1 = "I Am Joyce"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=828512831964249&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=I am Joyce |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|13}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 16 | Title = Can We Talk? | Aux1 = "Two Much Pain"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=830778815070984&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Two Much Pain |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|17}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 17 | Title = Tell the Truth | Aux1 = "Son"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=831321815016684&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Son |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|18}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 18 | Title = Don't Blame Yourself | Aux1 = "Double Date"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=831860688296130&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Double Date |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|19}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 19 | Title = Let's Go, Liam | Aux1 = "Liam vs. Ramon"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=832448534904012&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Liam vs. Ramon |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|20}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 20 | Title = Go Ahead | Aux1 = "Next Chapter"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=835139774634888&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Next Chapter |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|24}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 21 | Title = New Story | Aux1 = "Special Guest"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=835735114575354&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Special Guest |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|25}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 22 | Title = Break Away | Aux1 = "Titikman" ({{Translation|taste}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=836415737840625&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Titikman |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|04|26}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 23 | Title = Welcome Back | Aux1 = "Magic"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=837012404447625&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Magic |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|27}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 24 | Title = Conceal Your Loneliness | Aux1 = "Pares"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=839554894193376&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Pares |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|1}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 25 | Title = Willing to Fight | Aux1 = "Two Truths, One Lie"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=840232534125612&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Two Truths, One Lie |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|2}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 26 | Title = Without You, I'll Be Lost | Aux1 = "Mahal Kita" ({{Translation|I love you}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=840778510737681&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Mahal Kita |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|3}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 27 | Title = What Happened? | Aux1 = "RIP, Joyce"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=841432297338969&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=RIP, Joyce |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|4}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 28 | Title = My Fault | Aux1 = "Gone Two Soon"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=844068507075348&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Gone Two Soon |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|8}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 29 | Title = Forgive Me | Aux1 = "Return Two Life"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=844638560351676&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Return Two Life |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|9}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 30 | Title = In My Dreams | Aux1 = "Two Much Info"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=845191720296360&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Two Much Info |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|10}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 31 | Title = What's Happening? | Aux1 = "Paalam, Sep" ({{Translation|bye, Sep}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=845713756910823&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Paalam, Sep |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|11}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 32 | Title = Decisions You Will Make | Aux1 = "Two Hot to Handle"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=907287920569456 |title=Two Hot to Handle |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|15}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 33 | Title = Made Up My Decision | Aux1 = "Bardagulan" ({{Translation|brawl}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=848783623270503&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Bardulagan |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|16}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 34 | Title = My Heart Tells Me Not | Aux1 = "HisTwory"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=849325039883028&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Histwory |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|17}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 35 | Title = Protect Her | Aux1 = "Kill Liam"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=849866123162253&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Kill Liam |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|18}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 36 | Title = Searching for Them | Aux1 = "Dakila" ({{Translation|great}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=852382382910627&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Dakila |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|22}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 37 | Title = Can't Go Back | Aux1 = "Die for Love"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=852905516191647&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Die for Love |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|23}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 38 | Title = Lifelong Dream | Aux1 = "Paris"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=853451366137062&set=pb.100044166202847.-2207520000.&type=3 |title=Paris |website=Facebook}}</ref> | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|24}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 39 | Title = Make It a Happy Moment | Aux1 = "Magical Finale" | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|25}}}}}}
==Production== Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.<ref name="cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/16824/in-photos-first-taping-day-ng-the-write-one/photo |title=In Photos: First taping day ng ''The Write One'' |author=Ruiz, Marah |date=February 1, 2023 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 22, 2023}}</ref>
==Ratings== According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''The Write One'' earned a 6.6% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/03/the-write-one-pilot-ratings/ |title=''The Write One'' pilot wins major ratings on TV |author=Mia, Ron |date=March 22, 2023 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=January 21, 2024}}</ref>
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |+ Accolades received by ''The Write One'' ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2024 | 52nd Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team for Television | Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali | {{Won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/180457/box-office-entertainment-awards-2024-a712-20240502-lfrm |title=Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=May 2, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=May 14, 2024}}</ref> |}
==Notes== {{Notelist}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_write_one}} * {{IMDb title|26219110}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Write One}} Category:2023 Philippine television series debuts Category:2023 Philippine television series endings Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows Category:GMA Network drama series Category:Philippine fantasy television series Category:Philippine romance television series Category:Television shows set in the Philippines