May Bukas Pa (2009 TV series)
| May Bukas Pa | |
|---|---|
| File:May Bukas Pa.jpg | |
| Created by | José Maria Sanchez Silva |
| Directed by | Jerome Pobocan, Jojo Saguin |
| Starring | Zaijan Jaramilla as Santino |
| Ending theme | "May Bukas Pa" by Kyle Balili |
| Country of origin |  Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 31 As of 16 March 2009[update] |
| Production | |
| Production location | Metro Manila (Philippines) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | February 2, 2009 |
| Related | |
| Marcelino pan y vino | |
May Bukas Pa (There Is Still Tomorrow) is a Philippine drama series which started airing on February 2, 2009 after TV Patrol World[1] at ABS-CBN. It is based on the 1955 Spanish film Marcelino pan y vino.[2][3][4]
Plot
When he was just a baby, Santino (Zaijan Jaranilla) was abandoned by his mother in a monastery. Santino was raised by the caring priests Father Anthony (Jaime Fabregas), Father Jose (Dominic Ochoa), and Father Ringo (Lito Pimentel). As a young boy, Santino will find a friend in a mysterious person which he calls “Bro” (shortened for brother) who will help him change the lives of the people in their town. May Bukas Pa is a story that is set to open the eyes of viewers that there will always be hope amidst trials and difficulties. Miracles don’t just fall from heaven but comes to those who keep their faith.[5]
Cast
Main cast
- Zaijan Jaranilla as Santino - A kind-hearted but clever young boy. Longing for the love of his real mother, he will find a friend in a mysterious person he calls ‘Bro,’ will help him change the lives of the people in their town.
- Albert Martinez as Enrique Rodrigo - The town mayor whose lust for wealth and power will drive him to do illegal acts. He never treats Stella as her daughter as in fact his not the real biological father as revealed later.
- Dina Bonnevie as Malena Rodrigo - The wife of Enrique. She will do everything to prove her love for her husband. Underneath her beauty and glamor is a dark secret that continues to haunt her. She's the only one who knows the real/biological mother of Santino. As the past says, she come from a rich family. Her enviousness to her sister's lover and smartness pushed her to make wrong deeds, and falling in love with Mario. How long will she keep her secret to Enrique that Stella is her daughter to Mario? Will she tell Santino the truth or will she keep it from him? She is the killer of Santino's mother but she will try to keep it secret. She is mistaken to be Santino's mother.
- Precious Lara Quigaman as Selda - The wife of Mario, a policewoman and the younger sister of Malena. She is Joy's mother. Santino looks up to her like a true mother. She came from a rich family but gives up her richness and smartness for her lover, Mario.
- Tonton Gutierrez as Mario - A policeman whose terminally ill daughter will be miraculously healed by Santino. He is Malena's ex-lover and unknown to him, Stella's biological father.
- Rayver Cruz as Cocoy - An orphaned young man (previously an in & out of jail) who works as an assistant in the monastery. Has a secret crush on Stella, which blossomed into real love, and is currently in a relationship with Stella.
- Maja Salvador as Estella 'Stella' Rodrigo - The obedient daughter of Enrique and Malena. She treats Santino as her younger brother and viewers will be surprised with the real connection they have entreats the end. She's the biological daughter of Mario. Currently, she is the current girlfriend of Cocoy.
- Jaime Fabregas as Father Anthony - The chief administrator of the monastery. Underneath his strictness lies his love for Santino.
- Dominic Ochoa as Father Jose - Serves as the cook in the monastery. Santino looks up to him like a true father.
- Lito Pimentel as Father Ringo - He left his life of parties and music to become a priest. He devotes his time looking after Santino. His true past was revealed when Enrique is uncovering the dirtiest secrets of the monastery's priests: he was an ex-convict for the crime of theft, and his calling came due to him being a sacristan during his time in prison.
Supporting cast
- Ogie Diaz as Atong
- Arlene Muhlach as 'Baby - The "Queen Of Gossips". She is Malena's bestfriend but when Baby discovered that Malena's earrings are the same with Santino's she suspects that Malena is Santino's mother.
- Desiree del Valle as Matilde - The mayor's secret girlfriend, who works as a prostitute. She is responsible for everything bad that happened to Santino and the monastery.
- Badjie Mortiz as Brother Paul
- Victor Basa as Brother John
- David Chua as Brother Chai
- Andre Tiangco as Father George
- Raphael James Dizon
- Macy Garcia as Shallie
- Ruben Gonzaga as Father Patrick
- TBA as Bro/Jesus Christ - talking to Santino
- Francis Magundayao as Paco
- Eva Darren as Lola Belen - Paco's grandmother
- Tess Antonio
- Timothy Lambert Chan as Rico - Stella's younger (half-)brother
- Phebe Khae Arbotante as Joy - Mario and Selda's daughter, and Stella's half-sister/cousin
- Maritess Samson as Elmira
- Robin Tolentino as Julio
- Edgar Sandalo
- Andre Tiangco
- Aloysius Noroña
Guest cast
- Ina Raymundo as Narrator (during the pilot episode)/Teresa - Santino's biological mother. Enrique's former secret girlfriend (before Tilde). Was killed accidentally by Malena.
- Cris Daluz as caretaker of cemetery
- Tony Mabesa as Mayor Pio Ruiz
- Liza Lorena as Malena & Selda's Mother
- John Estrada as Olegario
- Robert Arevalo as Berting Aragon
- Richard Quan as Jojo Aragon
- Steven Fermo as young Jojo
- Jeffrey Hidalgo as young Berting
- Jan Marini Alano as Fely Aragon - Berting's wife
- Boots Anson-Roa as Esmeralda - Julia's mom who has Alzheimer's disease
- Claudine Barretto as Julia - A woman who carries bitterness in her heart. Her life will change after she meets miracle boy Santino.
- Ryan Ramos as Willie - Julia's ex-boyfriend
- Rodjun Cruz as young Ringo
- Kaye Abad as Lornie Lovazaka
- Joross Gamboa as Dionisio Lovazaka
- Gabby Concepcion as Alexander
- Cristine Reyes as Gina
Weekly ratings
| Week | Date | Nationwide | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 2-6, 2009 | 36.4% (1st) | 38.1% |
| 2 | February 9-13, 2009 | 38.9% (1st) | 40.4% |
| 3 | February 16-20, 2009 | 40.0% (1st) | 40.9% |
| 4 | February 23-27, 2009 | --- | 40.6% |
| 5 | March 2-6, 2009 | --- | --- |
| Series Run | 40.9% | ||
Source: TNS Philippines / ABS-CBN.com
Trivia
 | This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. (March 2009) |
- In terms of Nationwide ratings released by TNS, May Bukas Pa reached a whooping 40.9% surpassing its pilot rating and currently the highest-rated primetime show for 2009.
- The ABS-CBN management decided to extend the series for 20 weeks.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/28/09/abs-cbn-reveals-new-february-shows
- ^ ABS-CBN reveals "fully-loaded" lineup of new shows this February retrieved via www.pep.ph 01-28-2009
- ^ May Bukas Pa: Cast and Character
- ^ May Bukas Pa: Story Content
- ^ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/2331/maybukaspa/May-Bukas-Pa.aspx