Gen Z, Gen X stars unite in Kapuso youth-oriented series 'Maka'

GMA Network's upcoming youth-oriented series, "Maka," features a cast consisting of a blend of Gen Z and Gen X stars!

According to Lhar Santiago's report on "24 Oras," Wednesday, former "That's Entertainment" stars Tina Paner, Jojo Alejar, Sharmain Arnaiz, and Maricar De Mesa join Romnick Sarmenta as the older generation in the series.

The young blood in the cast, meanwhile, are Lapillus member Chanty, Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, Sean Lucas, John Clifford, Olive May, and May Ann Basa or "Bangus Girl."

"Generational barkadas eh," said Romnick, who will play a teacher and theater star in "Maka."

"We have our dynamics done kasi walang kapaan sa age bracket namin. And it allows us to have the opportunity to, you know, to mentor together the next generation," he added.

Maricar also said they became nostalgic for their "That's Entertainment" days while taping the series. 

"First day pa lang ng set, nagkukwentuhan na kami, kung paano kami nu'ng araw. Siyempre naisip namin ulit si Kuya Germs, 'di ba? How he treated us, how he was to us," she said.

Produced by GMA Public Affairs, "Maka" will premiere on Saturday at 4:45 p.m. after "Wish Ko Lang." It follows a group of students in Maka High School, which is about to be closed down.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News