Your lola's on Skype and she's about to wreck you with moral lessons.
Season 2 • Episode 14
Latest"LolaBasyang.com" is a fantasy series led by a character considered the iconic grandmom of Philippine literature. In the series, Lola Basyang or simply Lola B (played by Boots Anson-Roa-Rodrigo) is now a tech-savvy blogger who shares values-laden stories to her grandchildren here and abroad, via webcam.
Acting
Boots Anson-Roa-Rodrigo IS your lola now, accept it.
Writing
Folktales updated without losing their teeth.
Production
Budget clearly tight, heart clearly massive.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Severino Reyes created 'Lola Basyang' in 1925; this 2015 reboot made her the first viral Filipino grandma. The original stories were published in Liwayway magazine — essentially peak 1920s content marketing.
The 'webcam to overseas grandkids' premise directly addresses the Philippine diaspora experience — over 10 million OFWs means Lola B isn't fictional for most families. The show aired on GMA, free TV, reaching households who couldn't afford streaming.
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