Shows To Binge-Watch When You Miss the Philippines
Shows To Binge-Watch When You Miss the Philippines
Feeling homesick? It’s one of the most common experiences of OFWs and students in Canada or even anywhere abroad. During times when you get a break from your new life, you just can’t help but wonder, “How am I gonna survive living in a new country?” You miss your family, your friends, and the warmth of your fellow kabayans. But don’t worry! It’ll pass!
It takes a lot of patience and adjustment to get used to your new life in Canada. Good thing, that there are a lot of Kabayans in Canada for you to mingle with. But when you’re all alone and you run out of things to do in Canada, homesickness strikes you without warning!
So, here’s a tip! All you need is a mobile phone plan in Canada or a home internet to get you by! Jump on your couch, grab a snack, and take a trip back to the Philippines with these shows that are rich in Filipino culture. Hope this list can get you through with a slice of life in the Philippines!
When you’re missing the taste of Filipino cuisine…
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEehSOYaV0U&ab_channel=NetflixPhilippines
‘Replacing Chef Chico’ will make you crave classic Filipino favorite dishes with a modern twist! This hit Netflix Original brings a sense of ASMR to Filipino-style cooking, with a side dish of fun facts on traditional and homegrown delicacies. The story talks about a Filipino restaurant, headed by Chef Chico, that faces the brink of closing down. Unfortunately, he had an accident and his sous chef Ella took over the restaurant. With Ella’s leadership, the restaurant rekindled its team’s passion and camaraderie which resulted in the restaurant finally bouncing back.
Don’t mistake it as same as Hulu’s The Bear since the film digs deep into the Filipino way of cooking, and the Filipino values in the emotional stories of its customers.
When you’re itching for good laughs…
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRu-AQjby7M&ab_channel=PrimeVideoPhilippines
‘Last One Laughing Philippines’ will have you wheezing and crying from laughter! This Amazon Prime reality series puts ten famous comedians in one house to make each other laugh. And, the twist? If you laugh, you’re out of the game! Contestants battle it out using wit and humor to outlast their competitors for a chance to win a million pesos. It’s interesting how different Filipino comedy styles are put together in one show! These include the classic comedy bar stylings of Chad Kinis and Negi; the stand-up comedy of Victor Anastacio; theater professionals Pepe Herrera and Kim Molina; and even the comedy legend herself, Ruffa Mae Quinto. To top off the star-studded cast, the show is hosted by the Philippines comedy box office superstar–Vice Ganda!
When you want a modern take on classic Filipino literature…
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NwZtDmD0hY&ab_channel=NetflixPhilippines
‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ is GMA’s hit show that puts a spin on Jose Rizal’s famous “Noli Me Tangere” which made a lot of Filipinos rediscover the richness of Filipino literature. Its production value is lauded for its high quality and historical references dating back to the Spanish colonization era. And it’s no ordinary history show! It bridges generations through its masterful storytelling of a Gen Z student traveling back in time to meet the characters in an immersive experience that shows the generational gap between Filipinos then and now.
The series is available to stream on GMA’s official website. We dare you to watch it because it’s exactly how it should be, with an unexpected plot!
When you want the tension of Filipino teleseryes…
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOBmx-gIWo0&ab_channel=ABS-CBNEntertainment
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ is top-billed by one of today’s most successful Filipino love teams, Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan. Filipinos have a penchant for rich guy meets poor girl storylines but this show switches things up. A young man living a fairly ordinary life gets involved in a deadly plot against a rich girl. This tragic meeting turned into a love affair that will continue to stir up drama, scandal, and politics in both their lives.
This show has the classic formula of teleserye that Filipinos are hooked into. If you love the thrill and romance of Filipino primetime shows, stream this show in Netflix or iwantfc website.
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