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Janine Gutierrez set for ‘MMK’ debut in star-studded month for drama anthology

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/04/29/jm-janine-rk.jpg"/><figcaption>JM de Guzman, Janine Gutierrez, and RK Bagatsing are among the stars appearing in the May episodes of ‘MMK.’ <em>Star Creatives/ Metro.Style/ Instagram: @bagatsingrk</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — After her network switch early this year, Janine Gutierrez is finally set to debut in ABS-CBN’s long-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) in May.</p><p>The acclaimed actress will be paired with Kapamilya leading man JM de Guzman in the Nuel Naval-helmed episode “Love In Lockdown,” scheduled to air on May 8.</p><p>The episode will mark Gutierrez’s first acting project since becoming a Kapamilya in January. So far, she has appeared as a performer and host on “ASAP Natin ‘To” and as a guest on numerous ABS-CBN programs, including “It’s Showtime.”</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/09/21/pilita-is-that-you-janine-gs-asap-solo-debut-crosses-1m-views-as-she-impresses-with-stage-presence">‘Pilita, is that you?’ Janine G’s ‘ASAP’ solo debut crosses 1M views, as she impresses with stage presence</a></li></ul><p>Gutierrez and de Guzman’s “Love In Lockdown” is one of five star-studded “MMK” episodes lined up in May.</p><p>RK Bagatsing will be joined by screen veteran Gina Pareno in “One-Armed Surfer,” directed by Raz dela Torre, on May 1.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Ngayong buwan ng tag-init, SAMA-SUMMER tayong ma-inspire sa mga kwento ng pagbangon, pagmamahal at pangarap na handog ng MMK!☀️<br/><br/>Mapapanood ang <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MMK</a> tuwing Sabado, 9PM sa Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, TFC at A2Z Channel 11! <a href="https://t.co/VPhhs0jUW7">pic.twitter.com/VPhhs0jUW7</a></p>— MMKOfficial (@MMKOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMKOfficial/status/1387351056447803393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2021</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Meryll Soriano will play the title character in “A Mother’s Sacrifice,” helmed also by dela Torre, with showbiz newcomer Aljon Mendoza as her co-star. That’s scheduled for May 15.</p><p>Breakout actor JC Alcantra, meanwhile, will dramatize the life story of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” champion JM Yosures. Co-starring Nikki Valdez and directed by Elfren Vibar, the episode is airing on May 22.</p><p>On May 29, Rufa Mae Quinto will trade her usual comedic quips onscreen for heavy drama, as she co-stars with Michelle Vito in “Identity Theft,” directed also by Naval.</p><p>“MMK” airs Saturdays and is available to access via Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z Channel 11, TFC, and iWant TFC.</p><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/75z_IsnpUL4?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/69AmT0p-Sjo?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CvyeUnaeq9I?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>After her network switch early this year, Janine Gutierrez is finally set to debut in ABS-CBN’s long-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) in May.</p>

After her network switch early this year, Janine Gutierrez is finally set to debut in ABS-CBN’s long-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) in May.