Monica Deals with Husband's Infidelity in 'The Legal Wife'

Angel Locsin’s and Jericho Rosales’ characters in ABS-CBN’s top-rating and ‘hottest teleserye’ “The Legal Wife” are starting to face challenges in their marriage as Maja Salvador’s role enters the picture.

According to Angel, who plays Monica in the series, the program’s team is thankful for the strong support of the TV viewers despite “The Legal Wife’s” late night timeslot. She assured that the story and scenes will get even more compelling, especially now that Nicole (Maja) is getting closer to Adrian (Jericho).

“We are here to give viewers a beautiful story that is relatable, because all of us have loved and have been hurt. We’ll just share true-to-life situation,s and it’s up to the viewers to discern which is right or wrong,” said Angel.

How will Monica deal with the infidelity of the only man she loves? What will make Adrian enter into a special friendship with his wife’s friend Nicole?

Also part of “The Legal Wife” cast are some of the country’s best drama actors including JC de Vera, Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, Maria Isabel Lopez, Bernard Palanca, and Christopher de Leon.

Don’t miss the country’s hottest teleserye, “The Legal Wife,” weeknights after “Got To Believe on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Jericho Rosales, JC de Vera React on Buzz Created by Angel and Maja Slapping Scene in The Legal Wife

Internationally-acclaimed actor Jericho Rosales and new Kapamilya leading man JC de Vera cannot wait until January 27 when primetime TV viewers will finally discover the ‘real beauty’ of their upcoming drama series in ABS-CBN, “The Legal Wife.”

“I’m really amazed with how emotionally attached viewers are with the show, just by seeing our trailers. But our story is more than what the title implies. It’s not just about exposing infidelity,” said Jericho about the big buzz created by the slapping scene of their show’s lead actresses Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador.

“We want viewers to understand the real problems faced by married men, their wives, their families, and their relationships with others,” Jericho explained.

Watch: “The Legal Wife” Full Trailer

Like Jericho, JC takes pride in his first-ever Kapamilya teleserye and believes that the respective life battles of Monica (Angel), Nicole (Maja), Max (JC), and Adrian (Jericho) will keep viewers engaged with the show.

“The Legal Wife’ will let viewers see life from various angles. And since it tackles true-to-life situations, every viewer can connect with the characters and their families. Their lines are so real that once you hear it, it will make you think when was the last time you said it,” shared JC.

The Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao-directed TV masterpiece also features some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, and Christopher de Leon.

Don’t miss the pilot episode of “The Legal Wife” on January 27 (Monday) in ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Angel Locsin on Slapping Maja Salvador: "It's not easy."

Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador are both thrilled with how their slapping scene in “The Legal Wife” trailer became a hot topic among TV viewers and netizens. However, Angel confessed that it was difficult for her to do it.

“Slapping Maja, whom I consider like my little sister, was not as easy as it looked like on screen. Actually, I really avoid having scenes like that because I don’t want to hurt my co-actors,” said Angel, who will play the role of Monica in the story, the wife of Adrian (to be played by Jericho Rosales).

Just like the viewers who felt the ‘power slap’ of Angel, Maja strongly feels that the brave, real-life plot of “The Legal Wife” will get primetime viewers hooked every night.

“My character and Angel, Jericho, JC’s (de Vera) all have their life battles. And I think every viewer can connect to any of them. Because in real-life, we all experience love, pain and fighting back,” said Maja, who will give life to the character of Nicole.

“The Legal Wife” gathers some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, and Christopher de Leon. It is under the direction of Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao.

Don’t miss the beginning of “The Legal Wife” this January on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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The Legal Wife Full Trailer | Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera

The full trailer for ABS-CBN's newest primetime teleserye The Legal Wife was launched January 1 after Honesto. Starring Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera and Angel Locsin, the TV series is set to tackle all the real-life drama that happen in a Filipino family.

In the story, the relationships of Jericho, Maja, JC and Angel’s characters will be put to test by challenges that push them to sacrifice their personal happiness for the sake of their families. 

The Legal Wife gathers some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Christopher de Leon, Rio Locsin, and Mark Gil. Watch the full trailer below.

The Legal Wife is under the direction of Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao. It will premiere January 2014 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Angel Locsin and Paulo Avelino Pair Up in ABS-CBN Teleserye

Fans clamor for Angel Locsin's primetime TV comeback and this year, the long wait will be over as the award-winning actress will soon start taping for a new ABS-CBN teleserye.

The said project, with a working title Ang Huling Sayaw will reportedly pair Angel Locsin with Paulo Avelino. Rory Quintos, who also directed Angel in the remake of Korean series Only You, has been tapped to direct the said teleserye.

According to reports, the Angel-Paulo teleserye will be a romance drama. The story has not been finalized yet but names of some cast members have been dropped such as Andi Eigenmann, Rio Locsin and Christopher de Leon.

It has been more than two years since Angel Locsin was last seen in a teleserye. Her last primetime television project was Imortal, the sequel of internationally acclaimed series Lobo (She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel) where she played the character of a she-wolf. Meanwhile, Paulo Avelino came from the success of Walang Hanggan (My Eternal) and Kahit Konting Pagtingin.

Although many wanted to see Angel in an action-drama series, this upcoming teleserye will still excite fans with an ensemble of award winners joining the cast. 

Are you excited for Angel Locsin and Paulo Avelino's primetime teleserye? 

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