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The Master Cutter is an upcoming Philippine television drama action series to be broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes. It is set to premiere on May 11, 2026 on the network’s Prime line up.

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.[2]

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Dingdong Dantes.
Dingdong Dantes
An image of Max Collins.
Max Collins
An image of Shuvee Etrata.
Shuvee Etrata
Lead cast
Supporting cast

Production

The series and its cast members were announced in August 2025.[10] Principal photography commenced on August 27, 2025.[11] Filming took place in Baclaran, Parañaque, Palawan, and Bataan[11][12][13]

Release

The Master Cutter was originally set to premiere on Netflix on April 17, 2026.[14] In April 2026, it was delayed to May 8, 2026. The television broacast of GMA Network is scheduled for May 11, 2026.[15]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b Songco, Pauline (February 16, 2026). “Dingdong Dantes finds acting within the acting in The Master Cutter“. Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  3. ^ “GMA Network unveils new drama slate for 2026”. Señal News. January 16, 2026. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Ciar, Troy R. (April 6, 2026). “Jo Berry returns to GMA primetime”. SunStar. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Santiago, Ervin (March 29, 2026). “Paolo Contis pumayag agad-agad na magkontrabida uli kay Dingdong Dantes”. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  8. ^ “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.
  9. ^ 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 April 6, 2026.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Abunda, Boy (April 5, 2026). “Alden, muntik bumigay!” [Alden, almost gave in!]. The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  13. ^ Donato, Jerry (November 5, 2025). “I’m just happy: Max Collins on motherhood and love life”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  14. ^ Amoyo, Aster (April 8, 2026). “Paolo masaya bilang kontrabida ni Dingdong” [Paolo happy as Dingdong’s villain]. People’s Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  15. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (April 14, 2026). “Sang’gre, magla-last taping day na; The Master Cutter, sa Netflix unang ipalalabas”. PEP. Retrieved April 15, 2026.