Lovi Poe helps out: Behind the scenes of GMA News TV's "Titser"

GMA News TV’s new original series TITSER, which follows in the footsteps of Bayan Ko, is being shot like an indie film or documentary – with minimal lights, no air-conditioned tents or portalets, no special food for the artists. 

TITSER's leading lady Lovi Poe is deglamorized in this TV series about a smart barrio lass struggling to become a teacher but facing many obstacles along the way.  

On set, Lovi has even been caught helping out the production crew, surprising everyone with her gung ho attitude.  Here, she’s seen gathering tall grass to cover equipment cables – along with the rest of the TITSER staff -- so the shoot could commence quickly. 

TITSER begins airing Sunday, August 4 on GMA News TV Channel 11.   It will be preceded by a primer episode featuring behind the scenes footage and interviews, which will air on Sunday, July 28.

Lovi Poe topbills GMA News TV's 'Titser'

Following the critical and ratings success of its original series on good governance - BAYAN KO - GMA News TV launches a groundbreaking new series entitled TITSER, which discusses issues in Philippine education. 

TITSER will be the first television project of character actress Lovi Poe upon signing a new, three year exclusive contract with GMA.  She plays the lead Michelle in the series – 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.