Beginning Monday, November 8, Claudine Barretto makes a guest appearance on GMA-7's family drama Bantatay.

The Kapuso actress will assume the role of Sheila, a compassionate veterinarian, who will cross paths with Bantay. Claudine reportedly agreed to accept the role since it will also allow her to work closely with her husband Raymart Santiago, the lead actor of the program.

It can be recalled that Raymart was Claudine's first guest in her former self-titled drama anthology in GMA-7, and now, it's the actress' turn to return the favor to her husband.

In the story, Bantay/Bernard (Raymart Santiago) meets an unfortunate accident while trying to help his friend "Lian the Puppy" and Lian's mother. A pack of dogs immediately sets off on a mission to save their injured friend and seeks help from a veterinarian named Sheila (Claudine Barretto). Doc Sheila brings Bantay into her clinic and treats his fractured leg.

While in the care of the pretty vet, Bantay discovers about Sheila's recent break-up with her boyfriend, Dexter (James Blanco). The kind Labrador also learns thru Dexter's dog, Twinkle, that Dexter is just as heartbroken as Sheila, which gives Bantay a really thoughtful idea.

As a means of repaying Sheila, Bantay teams up with Twinkle in hopes of a possible reconciliation between Sheila and Dexter. Will Bantay succeed before he moves on with his search for his family? Will Doc Sheila get her happy ending?

Claudine Barretto's special appearance in Bantatay airs this week before 24 Oras on GMA-7.