‘The Cheating Game’ stars...

From Page 8 experienced that kind of cheating. Lying is also a sin. How can you have peace of mind in a relationship if the other person is hiding so many things from you?” Martin said. or count their shortcomings just to make sense of what happened. Don’t do that. If that person had a problem with you, he or she could have told you about it instead of cheating.” realistic” depiction of modernday dating.

Being lied to can be just as painful, Winwyn added. “I have experienced that—the lies, the stories with missing details. And if something keeps happening again and again, you may end up parting ways,” she said.

While forgiving the erring partner can be a crucial part of moving on, one must also learn to forgive one’s self, Julie Anne stressed.

The story follows Hope (Julie Anne), an idealistic young professional hoping to change the world through the nongovernmental organization she built with her fiancé, Brian (Martin). Then, a sex video showing Brian with another woman surfaces online.

‘Breath of fresh air’ happy together. There will come a time when your love will be put to the test.”

Loisa added that surviving trials is part of maintaining a romantic relationship. “It will also help prove if you really love each other. Situations will force you to decide whether to stay or just leave that relationship. No matter what happens, you both have to remain strong,” she said.

In the series, Ronnie is Jonas Salvador, a young man determined to follow in the footsteps of his policeman father, who passed away early on in the story. He is also on a personal quest to find out the truth about his father’s mysterious death.

Meanwhile, KD is Diana’s stepson, Julius Lamadrid. He is determined to pursue a career as a journalist because he wants to distance himself from the family’s realty business. “On my way to becoming a reporter, I found Angela, and that’s how our story starts,” he explained.

Loisa, on the other hand, is thrilled that she and Ronnie are now taking on “more mature” roles. “Maturity doesn’t mean sexy. Here, we’re no longer elementary or high school students who are trying to look cute to each other.

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And in moments like that, she opts to let her emotions all out. “I want to feel the emotion so I will cry, let the sadness out. Once I empty myself of that, then I know I would be OK. And then I find other things to focus my energy on, like singing or dancing—anything that can help me improve myself,” she said.

All too often, those who were cheated on end up blaming themselves or forming deep-seated insecurities. Don’t fall into this trap.

Forgive one’s self

“Like Julie, I consider cheating nonnegotiable. I can forgive the person, pero wala ng balikan,” Martin said. “Don’t let it affect your self-esteem. I know many people who blame themselves

“Take all the time and space you need. Let yourself heal and forgive the person who wronged you. But you must also learn how to forgive yourself. Eventually, you will be able to move on. And hopefully, it doesn’t happen again,” she said.

More importantly, don’t let such experiences make you wary of falling in love again, Winwyn said. “Don’t be scared of being in love or being loved. That’s when you start being afraid of relationships. Don’t be scared of trying again.”

Conceptualized by Shao Masula and directed by Rod Marmol, “The Cheating Game” is GMA Public Affairs’ first-ever big screen offering. Described as a “feverish, deep-dive into the psyche of two betrayed individuals,” the project likewise delves into the “game people play after getting cheated on,” and offers a “more mature and

Heartbroken, Hope starts anew, pursuing a career as a content producer in a media company that, unknown to her, operates as a troll factory on the side. And as she vows that she will never be fooled by a man again, she creates a cheat sheet on cheaters, which she uses as a guide in navigating the dating world.

She meets Miguel (Rayver), a self-made businessman who seems to have the makings of an ideal partner. But as they grow closer, Hope begins to unearth long-kept secrets. How will careerwoman Vanessa (Winwyn) figure into their lives?

“We started shooting before the pandemic and resumed this year… I’m very excited and grateful,” said Julie Anne, who described working with Rayver in a movie as a “breath of fresh air.” “People usually see us on RV, in performances. This time, we work as actors.”

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Magdangal is hopeful that the reshuffle would lead to more collaborations, not only for live shows, but also for drama programs, much like “Unbreak My Heart,” which is a tie-up between ABS-CBN and GMA 7.

“It’s better to treat each other as friends, as collaborators, than feel pressured all the time while anticipating the other company’s every move. For sure, a program created by two groups will come out better compared to two shows from competing teams that were made under intense pressure,” she observed.

Real personality

Collaboration is also important in the work she does for SMM. In the segment called Barangay Edition” (Saturdays at 7 p.m.), Magdangal hosts from the PIE studios, while Eric Nicolas goes out to various barangays to play games and challenges like “Sa Pula,

Sa Puti.” Every Sunday, Magdangal and the SMM team host a pageant for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and hand out prizes.

“The Magdangal you see on PIE is the real me. The group and I tease each other and laugh at each other. What people see in the talk show ‘Magandang Buhay’ is different because I interview guests and try to find out their stories. The focus is on the personality that we have invited to the show,” she pointed out. Magdangal said she is very hands-on when it comes to teaching the younger talents how to be effective hosts of SMM. “I turn to them when I want to learn about current trends, as well as how to react to situations that my kids could possibly encounter in the future. I enjoy being in the show so much, even though it means that I have to work every Saturday and Sunday,” she stressed.