The Master Cutter
| The Master Cutter | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[1] |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan[2] |
| Starring | Dingdong Dantes |
| Theme music composer | Dominic Zapata |
| Opening theme | "Mamang Sastre" by Garrett Bolden and Pio Balbuena[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nieva Magpayo[2] |
| Production locations | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 11, 2026 – present |
The Master Cutter is a 2026 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes in the title role. It premiered on May 11, 2026 on the network's Prime line up.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[3][4]
Premise
Anthony is a former scout ranger who has turned into a tailor by daytime operating in Baclaran, and a secret bounty hunter by night as double life. When he takes in a girl, only to realize she is his daughter connected to a crime syndicate.[5]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Anthony "Atoy" Padua[6]
- Supporting cast
- Max Collins[1] as Elaine[7] / Audrey[8]
- Shuvee Etrata[9] as Tonet[10]
- Jo Berry as Ame[11]
- Sienna Stevens[9] as Ibyang[10]
- Tonton Gutierrez[12] as Dmitri Regalia[10][2]
- Rio Locsin[12] as Cita[10]
- Joey Marquez[12] as Delfin[10]
- Paolo Contis[13] as Red Regalia[2][10]
- Ketchup Eusebio[12] as Emerson[10]
- Polo Ravales[12] as Paldo[10]
- Max Eigenmann[9] as Martina Regalia[10][2]
- Charlie Fleming[9]
- Prince Carlos[14]
- Anthony Constantino[13]
- Ericca Laude as Janine[15]
- Guest cast
Production
The series and its cast members were announced in August 2025.[16] Principal photography commenced on August 27, 2025.[17] Filming took place in Baclaran, Parañaque, Palawan, and Bataan[17][18][19]
Release
The Master Cutter was originally set to premiere on Netflix on April 17, 2026.[20] In April 2026, it was delayed to May 8, 2026. The television broadcast of GMA Network started on May 11, 2026.[21]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Master Cutter earned a 10.5% rating.[22]
References
- ^ a b Del Rosario, Pauline (March 7, 2026). "Dingdong Dantes sasabak sa matinding bakbakan sa The Master Cutter" [Dingdong Dantes will be in a fierce battle in The Master Cutter]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Garrett Bolden powers up The Master Cutter with "Mamang Sastre"". SunStar Davao. June 23, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ^ "The Master Cutter (Full Episode) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ^ "The Master Cutter (Full Episode-Unlisted) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ^ Songco, Pauline (February 16, 2026). "Dingdong Dantes finds acting within the acting in The Master Cutter". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (May 13, 2026). "The Master Cutter stitches a tribute to local tailors". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ Anadia, Sanden J. (May 7, 2026). "Queen Mantis misikad na sa ere" [Queen Mantis burst into the air]. The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ^ "Max Collins opens up on The Master Cutter". SunStar Davao. July 13, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Requintina, Robert (January 2, 2026). "GMA Network rolls out original, powerful, stories, and world-class entertainment". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Evangelista, Jessica Ann (May 6, 2026). "Jo Berry highlights employment struggles of little people in The Master Cutter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ^ Ciar, Troy R. (April 6, 2026). "Jo Berry returns to GMA primetime". SunStar. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Evangelista, Jessica Ann (January 17, 2026). "Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins turn up heat in sexy teaser for Master Cutter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Santiago, Ervin (March 29, 2026). "Paolo Contis pumayag agad-agad na magkontrabida uli kay Dingdong Dantes" [Paolo Contis agrees to play Dingdong Dantes' villain again]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mga dapat abangan sa GMA-7, TV5, Kapamilya Channel sa 2026" [Things to watch out for on GMA-7, TV5, Kapamilya Channel in 2026]. PEP. December 15, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin (August 5, 2026). "Pagkamatay ni Shuvee Etrata sa The Master Cutter shocking; makatarungan ba?" [Shuvee Etrata's death in The Master Cutter shocking; is it fair?]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (August 19, 2025). "Shuvee Etrata bags major TV role via Dingdong Dantes-Max Collins show". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ a b "Binulabog Baclaran! Dingdong tatapatan Batang Quiapo ni Coco" [Baclaran is in turmoil! Dingdong to face Batang Quiapo of Coco]. Abante. August 27, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (April 5, 2026). "Alden, muntik bumigay!" [Alden, almost gave in!]. The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (November 5, 2025). "I'm just happy: Max Collins on motherhood and love life". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (April 8, 2026). "Paolo masaya bilang kontrabida ni Dingdong" [Paolo happy as Dingdong's villain]. People's Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (April 14, 2026). "Sang'gre, magla-last taping day na; The Master Cutter, sa Netflix unang ipalalabas" [Sang'gre, last taping day; The Master Cutter, first on Netflix]. PEP. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
- ^ "The Master Cutter dominates both Netflix and free TV". PEP. May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
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