Internationally acclaimed director Maryo J. delos Reyes is set to make afternoons more captivating as he returns to the afternoon block this February with Sine Novela presents “Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak.”

“Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak” is the fourth Sine Novela that Direk Maryo will handle in GMA-7’s Dramarama sa Hapon. It can be recalled that the award-winning director was in charge of the top-rating Sine Novela offerings “Magdusa Ka,” “Saan Darating Ang Umaga” and “Dapat ka Bang Mahalin.”

Direk Maryo’s first Sine Novela was the top-rating “Magdusa Ka” starring Dennis Trillo, Iwa Moto and Katrina Halili. The said afternoon series gained an international recognition when it was nominated in last year’s International Emmy Awards.

After “Magdusa Ka,” Direk Maryo agreed to remake his own blockbuster movie “Saan Darating ang Umaga,” which garnered high ratings during its 16-week run. Sine Novela presents “Saan Darating Ang Umaga” featured Lani Mercado, Joel Torre and Yasmien Kurdi.

Last year, the multi-awarded director returned to the afternoon block via Sine Novela presents “Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin,” the only afternoon program that garnered a record-breaking overnight rating of 32.4%. “Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin” also gave birth to Royal Teen Couple Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal.

Expect another touching real life drama as filmmaker and TV director Maryo J. delos Reyes imparts his gift via Sine Novela presents “Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak” beginning Feb. 8 on GMA-7.