Titser (Teacher)
by Alvin B. Yapan
television series, 2016, 10 episodes
Titser follows Michelle, a high school valedictorian from a poor barrio school who dreams of becoming a teacher, but whose only option after graduation is to work as a housemaid. Her best friend Rosa is the class salutatorian who ends up a single mother. Fate, tragedy and the sheer dedication of Michelle and Rosa to finish their schooling lead to unexpected twists in this compelling series.
Cast
Lovi Poe as Michelle
Mara Lopez as Rosa
Agot Isidro as Sandra
Irma Adlawan as Principal May
Arnel Ignacio as Robert
Carl Guevara as Neil
Gardo Versoza as Gil
Mikael Daez as Kurt
Rocco Nacino as Mayor Joseph Santiago
Crew
Director
Writer
Producer
Cinematographer
Production Designer
Editor
Sound Designer
Musical Scorer
Alvin B. Yapan
Alvin B. Yapan and Nessa S. Valdellon
Alemberg Ang
Dexter dela Peña and JT Pandy
Whammy Alcazaren
Piah Luna
Don San Miguel and Andrew Milallos
Teresa Barrozo
Festivals & Awards
2014 8th Hildegarde Awards for Women in Media and Communications
2013 Association of Private Schools, Best Television Show
2014 Best Drama Series, Catholic Mass Media Awards
2014 NHK Japan Prize, Creative Frontier category