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On January 15, the cast visited [[SM City North EDSA|SM North Skydome]] for a Grand Fans Day and for the release of the series' original soundtrack,<ref name="soundtrack">[http://www.twitlonger.com/show/fa420q Walang Hanggan's soundtrack will hit the markets on January 15]</ref> they also guested in the musical variety show, ''[[ASAP 2012]]'',<ref>[https://twitter.com/#!/ASAPOFFICIAL/status/158169055356919808 Walang Hanggan cast guests on ASAP 2012]</ref> followed by another appearance of Gomez in the late-night talk show, ''[[Gandang Gabi, Vice!]]''<ref>[https://twitter.com/#!/GGViceyungtotoo/status/158507775704571905 Richard Gomez guests in Gandang Gabi, Vice!]</ref> while Paulo Avelino guested in ''[[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]]''.<ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/mepauloavelino/status/158395737883938816 Paulo Avelino guests in The Buzz]</ref>
On January 15, the cast visited [[SM City North EDSA|SM North Skydome]] for a Grand Fans Day and for the release of the series' original soundtrack,<ref name="soundtrack">[http://www.twitlonger.com/show/fa420q Walang Hanggan's soundtrack will hit the markets on January 15]</ref> they also guested in the musical variety show, ''[[ASAP 2012]]'',<ref>[https://twitter.com/#!/ASAPOFFICIAL/status/158169055356919808 Walang Hanggan cast guests on ASAP 2012]</ref> followed by another appearance of Gomez in the late-night talk show, ''[[Gandang Gabi, Vice!]]''<ref>[https://twitter.com/#!/GGViceyungtotoo/status/158507775704571905 Richard Gomez guests in Gandang Gabi, Vice!]</ref> while Paulo Avelino guested in ''[[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]]''.<ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/mepauloavelino/status/158395737883938816 Paulo Avelino guests in The Buzz]</ref>

After its succesful premiere and the viewer's warm support, the cast launched ''Pagmamahalang Walang Hanggan (Never-ending love): The Nationwide Mall Tour''. In Febuary 5, the cast visited [[SM City Lucena]] followed by an appearance in February 12 at [[SM City Pampanga]].<Ref>[http://manilarepublic.com/walang-hanggan-phs-no-1-tv-program-in-january/1572 Walang Hanggan cast visits SM Lucena next SM Pampanga]</ref>


===Soundtrack===
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Revision as of 04:32, 7 February 2012

For the TV series with the same title aired over GMA Network, see Walang Hanggan (GMA TV series).
Walang Hanggan
File:Walanghanggan.jpg
Written byReggie Amigo
Noreen Capili
Directed byJerry Lopez Sineneng
Trina N. Dayrit
StarringCoco Martin
Julia Montes
Richard Gomez
Dawn Zulueta
Opening theme"Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan"
by Gary Valenciano
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino, English
No. of episodes15 (as of February 3, 2012)
Production
Executive producerRosselle Beegee-Soldao
Running time30-45 minutes
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseJanuary 16, 2012 –
present
Related
Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
(1991 film)

Walang Hanggan (lit. Everlasting) is a Philippine television drama aired by ABS-CBN featuring an ensemble cast.[1][2] The series is loosely based on the 1991 Gomez-Zulueta film Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit,[3] a film based on the Emily Brontë novel, Wuthering Heights.

Premise

The story of love, lust and passion begins with the intriguing love triangle between sisters, Virginia (Susan Roces) and Margaret (Helen Gamboa) and Joseph (Eddie Gutierrez), the man they both love. Virginia is self-sacrificing, caring and loving especially when it comes to her sister. She has sacrificed even the most important things in her life, her education and the man she loves. In order to survive after being abandoned by their parents, Virginia had to stop attending school so that Margaret could graduate college, she also had to sacrifice the man of her life, Joseph, her bestfriend whom she loved but struggled to show her true feelings but after introducing him to her sister, Virginia realised how much Margaret loved him and so gave him up for her. The two had their only son Marco.

Marco (Richard Gomez) grew up as a versatile, intelligent yet immature young man who only learnt to straighten himself up after meeting Emily (Dawn Zulueta), the daughter of one of their workers. But another woman is in Marco's life, her name is Jane (Rita Avila) who eventually won this battle of love. Marco and Jane had two kids who they named Johanna and Nathan. Meanwhile, Emily is sent to jail after covering for the charges of her father. After years of imprisonment she returns to avenge Marco, who she thought used her for money.

Johanna (Melissa Ricks) and Nathan (Paulo Avelino) each have their own love stories - but they're not the main protagonists. Nathan is in love with his childhood friend, Katerina (Julia Montes), the daughter of their family's rival business, who is in love with Daniel (Coco Martin), one of their helpers who has been in their lives ever since childhood. Meanwhile, Johanna is in love with Daniel, who is in love with Katerina. But what makes this love story even more intriguing and breath-taking is the fact that Tomas (Joem Bascon), Katerina's brother, is also in love with Johanna. What are they all willing to do for the sake of everlasting love?

Cast and characters

File:Walang Hanggan cast.png
Walang Hanggan cast (from L-R) Rita Avila, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Paulo Avelino, Julia Montes, Coco Martin, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon, Helen Gamboa and Susan Roces.

Main cast

  • Daniel Valencia (Coco Martin) He has no parents and has only been with his grandmother, Virginia who adopted him since birth. He grew up in the streets as a tough, versatile and daring young man. Despite having to stop schooling then, he grew up with pride and honor. He is a gentleman and very loving, especially to the woman he loves, to the point where he'll love her more than himself. He eventually continued his schooling with the help of William, the man he saved from an encounter with thieves, and intends to major in agriculture to help with the Alcantara's business. He has grown up with them as if he's part of the family. It is at that time where he meets Katerina, his bestfriend who he has come to love in spite of their age difference.
  • Katerina Alcantara (Julia Montes) She grew up believing she was a princess and that someday her prince would come. A hopeless romantic and believes in the concept of fairy tale and a happy ending. She is also sweet and affectionate, and because she's the youngest and only girl in her family, she is spoiled and is used to someone taking care of her. Katerina has long been in love with Daniel but worries if he actually loves her too.
  • Marco Montenegro (Richard Gomez) The only son of Margaret and Joseph and is expected to be a successful heir to their family's wine business. He is confident and assertive and looks at himself highly knowing that he has something to look upon on. He also has a talent in choosing the best wine but struggles to choose the right woman for himself, despite being married to Jane and having two kids, he is still in love with Emily, who left him after a misunderstanding concerning a bet he made with his friends.
  • Emilia "Emily" Cardenas-Gidonti (Dawn Zulueta) - A daughter of a worker in a vineyard. She is a nice and loving daughter to her father, she forces herself to understand and accept her father's alcohol addiction which has continued on since the death of her mother. Despite their family's lack of wealth, she is hard-working and dreams of finishing her studies so that someday she could raise her family's standards, which she succeeded, using her money to avenge Marco and his family and run their business down.

Supporting cast

  • Virginia Cruz (Susan Roces) The eldest and was orphaned at a young age so she stood as the mother and father to her younger sister, Margaret. She sacrficed her education and worked instead so that her sister could finish college. A generous, self-sacrificing and benevolent older sister, she gave up even her own happiness - her one true love who she let go for Margaret.
  • Margaret Montenegro (Helen Gamboa) She grew up from a poor family and so has a strong ambition and dream of someday becoming rich. Versatile, intelligent and hard-working, using her skills she expanded her husband's hacienda. She is a perfectionist and wants everything to be in place, in her control.
  • Nathaniel "Nathan" Montenegro (Paulo Avelino) He is the only son of Marco and Jane. He is nice and obeys those older than him. Polished, refined and metrosexual. Ever since childhood he's been close to Katarina. Whenever he's in Katarina's company, he feels as if he's needed and wanted and in exchange he feels that he needs to be her knight in shining armor, her savior. He is intelligent and a gentleman and tries to be as calm as he can be, as no one would be able to control his temper.
  • Johanna Montenegro (Melissa Ricks) She is the eldest daughter of Marco and Jane but is closer to her grandmother, Margaret than her own mother. Margaret is her inspiration, her idol especially when it comes to handling business. She is hip and trendy but is flirty, picky and sophisticated, because she grew up in the States, she became liberal, spoiled and bossy.
  • Tomas Alcantara (Joem Bascon) He is the eldest son of William. Boastful, abrasive, rebellious, domineering and demanding especially to his younger sister, Katerina. He is closest to his mother, who died when giving birth to Katerina. He blames her sister for the death of their mother. He is a risk-taker, a good gambler and versatile. His enemy is Daniel, despite Daniel being polite Tomas picks on him and threatens him ever since their childhood.
  • Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro (Rita Avila) The only daughter of a bank owner and the heiress of the company, Well-educated and intelligent but when she fell in love with Marco, she'll give everything to him. She is patient and kind eventhough she knows of Marco's many girls but is always ready to forgive him. Jane truly loves Marco and is a very nice person even helping out Marco find Emily after her family had left their home.

Extended cast

  • Perla (Arlene Muhlach) She has been the Alcantara family's helping lady even before Virginia and Daniel came into their lives. Fun, loving and caring especially when it comes to her charge, Katarina who she treats as if her own daughter. Although she could be insensitive, mean and disturbing at times. She is also interested in Kenneth, one of the Montenegro's henchmen.
  • Kenneth (Ogie Diaz) He has been a loyal servant to the Montenegro family and feels as if he's part of the family. He is close to the family especially to Margaret who payed for his expenses to attend school and so thinks as if highly of himself compared to the other servants. Perla likes him but struggles to feel the same way.
  • William Alcantara (Joel Torre) He was Katarina and Tomas' father, he had a good relationship with his daughter but struggles to understand his son's attitude. He was kind, loving and caring and thinks of his family before himself. He was intelligent and versatile, William also thought of Daniel as his own son, due to Daniel saving him when Katarina and Tomas were still young, he thought of Daniel as a remembrance of his dead son who was close to Katarina before he died.
  • Joseph Montenegro (Eddie Gutierrez) He was Margaret's husband and Virginia's bestfriend. He was in love with Virginia before he met Margaret but stuggled to show his true feelings, he finds out that she also loves him before he died of old age. Joseph was a loving father to Marco, letting Marco follow his heart and live his own live other than Margaret, who seems to take control of Marco.

Guest Cast

  • Spanky Manikan as Hernan Cardenas
  • EJ Jallorina as Young Kenneth
  • Dexie Daulat as Young Katerina
  • Yogo Singh as Young Daniel
  • Andre Garcia as Young Tomas
  • Val Iglesia as Roco
  • Nanding Josef as Ernesto
  • Fred Payawan as Lucas Villareal
  • Dino Imperial as Jack
  • Nonie Buencamino as Miguel
  • Fretzie Bercede as Gelai

Production

ABS-CBN continues its tradition of welcoming the year with the network's most highly-anticipated series. Walang Hanggan features yet another ensemble cast lead by Coco Martin, written by the same creative manager, Reggie Amigo of the famed military drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. The series marks the return of Richard Gomez and Susan Roces to the ABS-CBN network.[4][5][6] It is also Gomez's reunion project with his previous on-screen partner Dawn Zulueta.[7][8] The series is one of Paulo Avelino's major projects since he transferred to the network.[9][10] Melissa Ricks revealed that her character is her first antagonist role.[11] Early production began in October 2011. A production executive also revealed plans to shoot some scenes in Europe.[12] By the end of January, the cast and crew flew to Italy to shoot wine business related scenes.[13]

As said by the writers in Walang Hanggan: The Making video, the series aims to boost up tourism in the Philippines through featuring meadows and vineyards in the series. It also aims to strengthen the livelihood of the Filipino people by making bignay, a fruit used for making wines popular.

Reception

Ratings

Walang Hanggan became the most-watched program on its premiere, grabbing first place in the ratings nationwide, according to the January 16 data released by Kantar Media. The pilot episode garnered 32.1% ratings share beating the premiere of its rival program Legacy (16.8%) of GMA Network.[14] The series also premiered victoriously in the GMA dominated area garnering a total of 12.5% people ratings grabbing second place and received 25.1% household ratings share on third place, still beating its competitor Legacy and TV5's Glamorosa.[15] According to the January 20-23 data published by Kantar Media and AGB Nielsen, Walang Hanggan became the new primetime leader nationwide, even in the GMA dominated area, despite its late timeslot.[16][17] It is also the most-watched series overall nationwide with an average rating of 29.6% in the month of January.[18]

Critical reception

On a review by Philippine Entertainment Portal, they praised Coco's performance saying, "Playing a character much younger than his actual age, Coco possesses the magnetic appeal to make viewers go "kilig." Such is the range of Coco's acting process." They also commended Julia when seen "holding her own against Coco Martin." PEP continued to praise the other actors more specifically, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Helen Gamboa and Susan Roces.[19]

Promotion

Untitled

The full trailer was released on December 17, 2011 via the drama-anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.[20]

From January 9–13, 2012, the cast members of the series appeared via the morning talk show Kris TV where they promoted the series. First to make an appearance were Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta,[21] followed by the artists of the Walang Hanggan: The Official Soundtrack album.[22] On January 11, Julia Montes, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon and Paulo Avelino promoted their latest drama.[23] This was followed by a guest appearance of Helen Gamboa and Susan Roces on Jauary 12.[24] By January 13, Coco Martin, the series' lead actor who coincidentally is the talk show's most requested guest,[25] gave a special appearance.[26]

Gomez once again promoted the series by guesting in the noontime variety show, Happy, Yipee, Yehey on January 14,[27] the same day of the series' advanced special screening held at SM Megamall,[28] the screening was attended by many acclaimed artists and critis namely Gomez' wife Lucy Torres with Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda and Liz Uy.[29] Also present in the said screening was My Binondo Girl's Richard Yap, Zulueta's husband Cong. Anton Lagdameo and Garrie Concepcion.[30]

On January 15, the cast visited SM North Skydome for a Grand Fans Day and for the release of the series' original soundtrack,[31] they also guested in the musical variety show, ASAP 2012,[32] followed by another appearance of Gomez in the late-night talk show, Gandang Gabi, Vice![33] while Paulo Avelino guested in The Buzz.[34]

After its succesful premiere and the viewer's warm support, the cast launched Pagmamahalang Walang Hanggan (Never-ending love): The Nationwide Mall Tour. In Febuary 5, the cast visited SM City Lucena followed by an appearance in February 12 at SM City Pampanga.[35]

Soundtrack

The show's original soundtrack, which features the theme song sung by Gary Valenciano, was released during the series' Grand Fans Day at SM North Skydome.[31] On January 13, 2012, the album's main single, Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan was released along with its official music video.[36] On January 19, 2012, Dadalhin was released as its second single with its official music video.[37] [38]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)ArtistLength
1."Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan"George CansecoGary Valenciano3:56
2."Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala"Ogie AlcasidBugoy Drilon and Liezel Garcia4:12
3."Hanggang"Roni and Gigi CorderoAngeline Quinto3:59
4."Dadalhin"Tats FaustinoBryan Termulo4:54
5."Kailangan Kita"Ogie AlcasidJovit Baldivino3:46
Additional tracks
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan"George Canseco3:56
2."Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala"Ogie Alcasid4:12
3."Hanggang"Roni Cordero3:58
4."Dadalhin"Tats Faustino4:54
5."Kailangan Kita"Ogie Alcasid3:46

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/10604/-Walang-Hanggan-full-trailer-to-premiere-this-Saturday.aspx
  2. ^ http://www.philippinenewsdaily.com/2011/11/13532/abs-cbn%E2%80%99s-newest-tv-series-%E2%80%98walang-hanggan%E2%80%99-features-coco-martin-richard-dawn-reunion.html
  3. ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/01/11/coco-says-walang-hanggan-his-best-birthday-gift
  4. ^ Richard Gomez on his return on ABS-CBN: "The prodigal son is back"
  5. ^ Richard Gomez returns to ABS-CBN
  6. ^ http://www.filamnation.com/2011/12/susan-roces-a-kamag-anak-to-networks/
  7. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/31700/Richard-Gomez-and-Dawn-Zulueta-reunite-in-upcoming-Kapamilya-soap
  8. ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/25/11/richard-gomez-thrilled-work-dawn-zulueta
  9. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/31637/Paulo-Avelino-welcomes-new-challenges-with-transfer-to-ABS-CBN
  10. ^ http://www.push.com.ph/features/4182/paulo-avelino-believes-he-has-improved-as-an-actor-since-he-transferred-to-abs-cbn/
  11. ^ Melissa Ricks admires Coco Martin's acting ability in Walang Hanggan retrieved via www.pep.ph 01-10-2012
  12. ^ Walang Hanggan to shoot in Europe?
  13. ^ Cast of Walang Hanggan goes to Italy
  14. ^ Walang Hanggan triumphs on its pilot episode
  15. ^ Walang Hanggan pilots victoriously in Mega Manila
  16. ^ Walang Hanggan is the New Primetime Leader
  17. ^ Walang Hanggan reaches Top spot
  18. ^ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/10789/ABS-CBN-welcomes-2012-with-primetime-TV-lead.aspx ABS-CBN welcomes 2012 with primetime TV]
  19. ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9625/pep-review-coco-martin-and-julia-montes-form-a-lovely-pair-in-walang-hanggan
  20. ^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=758931&publicationSubCategoryId=70
  21. ^ Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta appears on Kris TV
  22. ^ The singers of Walang Hanggan: The Official Soundtrack album guests on Kris TV
  23. ^ Julia Montes, Melissa Ricks, Paulo Avelino and Joem Bascon promotes their latest drama 'Walang Hanggan'
  24. ^ Helen Gamboa-Sotto and Susan Roces visits Kris TV
  25. ^ Coco Martin is "most requested" guest on Kris TV
  26. ^ Coco Martin promotes Walang Hanggan on Kris TV
  27. ^ Richard Gomez joins Happy Yipee Yehey this Saturday
  28. ^ Eric John Salut confirms Walang Hanggan's special screening via Twitter
  29. ^ Vice Ganda watches Walang Hanggan's special screening with Lucy Torres, Kris Aquino and Liz Uy
  30. ^ My Binondo Girl's Richard Yap attends Walang Hanggan's special screening
  31. ^ a b Walang Hanggan's soundtrack will hit the markets on January 15
  32. ^ Walang Hanggan cast guests on ASAP 2012
  33. ^ Richard Gomez guests in Gandang Gabi, Vice!
  34. ^ Paulo Avelino guests in The Buzz
  35. ^ Walang Hanggan cast visits SM Lucena next SM Pampanga
  36. ^ Walang Hanggan - The Official Music Video
  37. ^ Dadalhin by Bryan Termulo - Official Music Video
  38. ^ Walang Hanggang Soundtrack retrieved via www.starrecords.ph 01-27-2012
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