ANNA Ramsay cannot be thankful enough that after being given a stint on True-FM, TV5’s weekly radio program, she invaded TV and was included in the cast of the dramedy, “Ang Himala ni Niño.”

Anna plays Isabel in the soon-to-conclude daily morning program on TV5.

Anna is paired with Cedrick Juan, who plays Victor, her leading man in the series. “Nadagdagan si Isabel ng inspirasyon,” Anna shares. “Sana nga magkagustuhan sila ni Victor eventually.”

Working with Cedrick is a big opportunity with Anna, who was initially intimidated to be paired with an award-winning actor.

“It’s my first time to work with Cedrick,” admits Anna. “At first, I was intimidated. I never worked with him before. It was my first time to act along with him. Best actor siya and it was my first time to act on TV.

“We were previously classmates in the workshop that we did before we started working on the series. But I was very thankful because Cedrick made a move for us to be comfortable together eventually and for us to do our scenes.

After “Ang Himala ni Niño” ends its run, Anna expresses her desire to work on an action series or film.

“It’s really nice to play an astig female role,” says Anna. “Marunong humawak ng baril at makipag-bakbakan. I want to try that scenario.”

“Ang Himala ni Niño” which started airing in September last year, is a widely followed dramedy and a prequel to TV5’s series, “Niña, Niño,” with Maja Salvador and Noel Comia, Jr., that successfully premiered in 2021.

After the success of “Niña, Niño,” the idea of “Ang Himala ni Niño” was conceptualized in 2023 and the series premiered last year.

Ten-year-old Zion Cruz plays the title role in “Ang Himala ni Niño.” Zion, who brought Niño’s story to life, was honored as Best Child Performer at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television and Child Star of the Year at the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards.

The beloved series has brought stories of faith, love and hope into Filipino homes, and as the journey nears its end, the biggest miracle of all is yet to come.

Since its premiere in September 2024, “Ang Himala ni Niño” has been an inspiration, reminding viewers of the power of faith, love and second chances.”

The show was awarded Best Values-Oriented Program at the 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards.

K Brosas also received the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards for TV Actress of the Year from Trinity University of Asia. She plays Mamay Gege in the series.

“Ang Himala ni Niño” also secured nominations at the 6th VP Choice Awards, including TV Series of the Year in the daytime category, TV Actor of the Year for Zion Cruz and TV Supporting Actor of the Year for Kych Minemoto, who plays Biboy.

Also in the cast of “Ang Himala ni Niño” are Carmi Martin as Madame Chona, Queenay Mercado as Cacai, Paulo Angeles as Noli.

The other child stars in the series are Kenneth Mendoza as Butchoy, Achilles Ador as Joko and Ryrie Sophia as Kring Kring.

“On behalf of MQuest, Cornerstone Studio and TV5, we are happy that we are able to bring to you this inspiring series,” said director Thop Nazareno. “We are grateful for the support of the audience.”

“Ang Himala ni Niño” airs weekdays, Mondays to Fridays, 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon on TV5, as a pre-programming to “Eat Bulaga.”

The series concludes this weekend.

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Leah C. Salterio