Una Kang Naging Akin
| Una Kang Naging Akin | |
|---|---|
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| Created by | VIVA Films |
| Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
| Starring | Angelika de la Cruz Wendell Ramos Maxene Magalona |
| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Opening theme | "Una Kang Naging Akin"' by Ram Chaves |
| Country of origin |  Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 80 (total) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Running time | 25-35 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | September 1 – December 19, 2008 |
"Una Kang Naging Akin" (You Became Mine First) is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela[1].The original movie was released back in 1991.[2] The series stars Wendell Ramos, Maxene Magalona and Angelika dela Cruz
Movie Version
The story was originally done in the big screen back in 1991 led by former lovers Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta with seasoned actress Dawn Zulueta. It was a critical and a commercial success during that time gaining Dawn Zulueta a best supporting actress award and a best actress nomination for Sharon Cuneta. It was directed by Laurice Guillen and released through Viva Films. Other cast includes Michael de Mesa, Eddie Gutierrez, Patrick Guzman, Armida Siguion-Reyna and the late actress Charito Solis.[3]
Plot summary
Tragedy strikes when the helicopter that Nick (Wendell Ramos) is riding suddenly crashed in a remote island. A body is found in the crash site but it turned out to be Nick's officemate whose name was not listed in the passenger manifesto. The "death" of Nick caused great grief to Vanessa since she was already betrothed to be married to the young man.
On the remote island, Nick meets Dr. Modesto Mallari (Ricardo Cepeda), a marine biologist. Because of his memory loss, Nick introduces himself as Darwin.
Dr. Mallari takes Darwin to his home where he introduces his daughter, Jessa (Maxene Magalona), a beautiful painter. Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Jessa initially doubted his story. However, as time passed by, the two developed feelings for each other and have a child together.
Darwin becomes involved in another accident that triggers the return of his past memories. He remembers that he is a wealthy businessman named Nick who is about to marry his beloved girlfriend Vanessa (Angelika dela Cruz). With the return of his memory, Darwin's identity as well as Jessa and their child no longer exist in Nick's recollection.
Will Jessa allow her husband to forget her and their son? Or will she have the courage to fight for what she thinks is rightfully hers? What will Vanessa do to keep Nick with her for good? How will she deal with Jessa and her son? Will Jessa's love for Darwin cause Nick to remember their marriage? And who really has the right to have Nick/Darwin? Is it Vanessa, the woman he first loved or Jessa, the woman who bore his firstborn son?[4]
Cast
- Main Cast
- Angelika dela Cruz as Vanessa Yumul
- Wendell Ramos as Nick Adriano / Darwin Salvador
- Maxene Magalona as Jessa Mallari / Luisita
- Supporting Cast
- Gina Alajar as Luisa Yumul
- Alfred Vargas as Ronnie Bautista
- LJ Reyes as Liway Mallari
- Mel Martinez as Eli Solis
- Raquel Villavicencio as Doña Margarita Adriano
- Ricardo Cepeda as Dr. Modesto Mallari
- Tony Mabesa as Don Jaime Adriano
- Jim Pebangco as Tiyo Anding
- Gillete Sandico as Tiya Agnes
- Guest Cast
- Paolo Paraiso as Marvin
- Margaret Wilson as Annie Villanueva
- Alyssa Alano as Maan
- Kevin Santos as Biboy
- Frank Garcia as Raffy
- Hazel Ann Mendoza as Violy
Production crew
- Directed by: Joel Lamangan
- Writers: Luningning Interino-Ribay
- Head Writer:
- Creative Consultant: Roy Iglesias
- Executive-in-charge of Production: Wilma Galvante
- Original theme music composer and lyricist: Tata Betita
Soundtrack
The theme song Una Kang Naging Akin is composed by Tata Betita and arranged by Albert Tamayo. It was sung by Pinoy Idol runner-up, Ram Chaves.
Trivia
- Iza Calzado was considered to play Sharon Cuneta's role but had to leave the project for Joaquin Bordado's taping. Calzado is replaced by Maxene Magalona.
- Jessa's name is changed from Diosa's name from the original movie version.
Movie
Main Cast
- Sharon Cuneta as Diosa
- Gabby Concepcion as Nick
- Dawn Zulueta as Vanessa
Extended Cast
References
- ^ Ilan sa aabangan na Sine Novela ng GMA-7 ay ang Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? at Una Kang Naging Akin
- ^ Una Kang Naging Akin on IMDb
- ^ Una Kang Naging Akin full credits on IMDb
- ^ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/2480/Una-Kang-Naging-Akin-airs-September-1-on-GMA-7 "Una Kang Naging Akin" airs September 1 on GMA-7