Viva One continues to deliver exciting treats for its loyal viewers, and this time, the spotlight shines brightly on its newest lead pairing—Rhen Escaño and Joseph Marco—in the upcoming series adaptation of the hit Wattpad story My Husband Is a Mafia Boss.
With over 218 million reads on Wattpad, the beloved novel by late author Diana Marie Serrato Maranan, known online as Yanalovesyouu, is set to captivate audiences once again as a Viva One original series premiering in 2026.
Marking their first on-screen partnership, Rhen Escaño and Joseph Marco bring to life the unforgettable characters Aemie Romero and Ezekiel “Zeke” Roswell under the direction of Fifth Solomon. Their pairing promises a fresh dynamic filled with romance, action, and unexpected twists.
A story of a college student who meets a young billionaire CEO, who, later, will be revealed as a secret mafia boss. Amidst unforeseen circumstances and hilarious twists of fate, their relationship blossoms into an unexpected union. This begins a complicated and unusual journey together in a world that is filled with secrets, mysteries, and lies.
Aemie Romero (Rhen Escaño) is a third-year college student – beautiful, cheerful, and full of energy. Many admire and adore Aemie, even if she can sometimes be too much, childish, and clumsy. With her unique and captivating personality, she ends up in a marriage she never expected.
Over the years in the industry, Rhen Escaño has proven her versatility as an actress, with everyone witnessing her talent across television and film. In her portrayal of Aemie, viewers will see a new side of Rhen, as she brings to life a character who is cute and playful, yet strong-willed and ready to take on action-packed challenges.
Ezekiel “Zeke” Roswell (Joseph Marco) is an engineer, young billionaire, and CEO of a company. Intelligent, perfectionist, strict, straightforward, and often distant to others, only a few has truly earned his trust. Behind his successful image, Zeke is also a secret mafia boss. While facing the burden of his responsibilities and challenges in life, everything changes for good the moment he meets Aemie.
With his manly physique and strong features, Joseph Marco is a perfect fit for the role of Zeke Roswell. Having starred in several rom-com movies and action-drama series, Joseph has proven that he has the ability to get audiences kilig, while also thrilling viewers in the action and drama that come with portraying a mafia boss.
Joining Joseph Marco and Rhen Escaño in the series are a new generation of actors, who will play important roles throughout the series.
Frost Sandoval will portray Kaizer Maxwell Lamperouge, Zeke’s right-hand man and one of the key members of the Roswell Mafia Group. While Sara Joe will play Amesyl Cross, Aemie’s cousin and closest friend.
The series will also introduce Aemie’s circle of friends. Jaime Yllana will portray Nico Jeisz Young. Icee Ejercito is Caileigh Ferrer. Kyosu Guinto is Kevin Alferez. Dann Aquino will take on the role of Louie Birkins. And Aaliyah Coco will play Shan Venice Birkins.
Meanwhile, members of the Roswell Mafia Group include R-ji Lim of Alamat as Jacob Lee, PJ Rosario as Sebastian Lerwick, and Maru Delgado as Vash Boulstridge.
The series will also feature the enemies of the Roswell Mafia Group, the Yaji Mafia Group, led by Eiji Ferrer to be played by Simon Ibarra. Members of the Yaji Mafia Group include Meisha Lamperouge, played by Roberta Tamondong, Hazel Calawod as Cassandra Heather, Tristan Klein, played by Naz San Juan, and Spade Clifford, played by MO Mitchell of Alamat.
Other characters include Violet Swansea played by Priscilla Meirelles, Fiona Stonehurst, played by Kelley Day, Yuki Sonoda as Fauzia Arcadia, Bianca Santos as Kate Alonzo, and Sandex Gavin as Phoenix Strife.
The series will also feature Anjo Damiles as Jerson Ken Blood and Akihiro Blanco as Wallace Martin Lionhart, as well as Edsel Santiago as Milka Shinize Boulstridge.
Ara Mina will portray Alyana Heartily-Ferrer, Aemie’s equally childish yet sweet and caring mother with a secret that might just push Aemie and Zeke apart.
Action, drama, comedy, romance, tension, and suspense – viewers are sure to experience it all in this new Viva One series. Get ready for the new excitement and thrill on your favorite online streaming platform – My Husband Is a Mafia Boss, this 2026 on Viva One! (-press release)
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