Pangako Sa 'Yo

*Pangako Sa 'Yo*
Pangako Sa 'Yo
Created by	ABS-CBN
Developed by	Star Cinema
Written by	Emman dela Cruz ; Ted Borbol ; Michiko Yamamoto
Creative director	Olivia M. Lamasan
Starring	Kristine Hermosa; Jericho Rosales; (see cast) for the complete list.
Theme music composer	Rey Valera (arranged by Homer Flores)
Opening theme	"Pangako Sa 'Yo" by Vina Morales / April Boy Regino
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	476 episodes
Production
Executive producer	Ellen Nicholas Criste
Running time	30 minutes
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	November 13, 2000 –; September 20, 2002

Pangako Sa ’Yo (lit. My Promise to You) was a primetime soap opera series produced and broadcast by the Philippine media network ABS-CBN. It is dubbedthe first "teleserye" on Philippine television. It starred Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales. The soap, which ran from 2000 to 2002, spanned 476 episodes at 30 minutes each. The series re-aired on ABS-CBN at evening from 2006 to 2007 and on its affiliate TFC. A rerun was aired from March - August 2011 on ABS-CBN, in the late evening timeslot (1:30 A.M. - 3:30 A.M.) every day, with an alternate ending. The series re-aired again in the cable channel Jeepney TV last October 2012.

Plot

The story starts with the love story of Amor (Eula Valdez) and Eduardo (Tonton Gutierrez). Eduardo's mother, Benita, opposes the relationship since Amor was a maid and because she wanted Eduardo to marry Claudia (Jean Garcia) for political reasons. Eduardo's brother, Diego (Jestoni Alarcon), who has a crush on Amor, was asked by Benita to separate them. Eduardo, on seeing Diego trying to rape Amor, mistook it as them having a relationship, and is heartbroken and decides to marry Claudia. Amor, now pregnant, is forced to leave the Buenavista hacienda and went back to her mother at a trash dump. She vows to have her revenge on the Buenavista family when she finds out that Eduardo has married Claudia.

After giving birth to a girl named Maria Amor, Amor and her friend Lourdes survived by working in clubs. Amor caught the eye of a rich American who brings her to the U.S.A. She leaves her child and mother at the dump and sends money to them from time to time.

The American was abusive to Amor. When a landslide hit the dump site, making Amor think that her mother and daughter had died, he did not allow her to go back to the Philippines. She got revenge by not getting the medical help he needed when he suffered a stroke. He died and she inherits all his money.

Eduardo and Claudia had two children: Angelo and Lia. Eduardo is the governor of Punta Verde while Claudia has become the ever-elusive Gambling Queen. Angelo is a rebel who dislikes his father while Lia is the sweet, church-attending teen whose feelings everyone wants to protect.

Amor's daughter survives the landslide and is adopted by Isko and Belen Macaspac. They already had a son named Caloy, who hated Yna. The couple found drawings Eduardo made for Amor, signed "Ynamorata" near the abandoned child, so they decided to call the little girl they found Ynamorata. Isko and Belen soon had another child, Flerida.

Benita Buenavista regretted forcing Eduardo to marry Claudia as her daughter-in-law turned out to be a bad lady. She tried to explain on her deathbed that she was the one who broke his relationship with Amor but died before explaining. She then haunted the dreams of the grown Yna to make up for her sins.

By accident, Yna and Eduardo meet and Yna dreams Benita showing her that her past lies in the Buenavista family. Intrigued, she gets a job working as a maid for the family in hopes of finding out about her past.

Yna and Angelo fall in love, much to the chagrin of Claudia. She looks down on maids and makes Yna's life a living hell.

Amor, coming back from the US as Amor Powers, has made a name for herself in the business world, all the while planning her revenge on the Buenavista family, whom she blamed for the sufferings she endured before as well as the assumed death of her child. One of the most-awaited parts is the revelation to Amor that Yna is her long lost daughter.

The dilemma is that, after finding out that Yna's true father is Eduardo, Angelo and Yna are therefore siblings. It is later revealed that Angelo's true dad is not Eduardo. It is at first thought to be Simon (who was a poor lover of Claudia), but it is later revealed to be Diego's with a poor woman who died.

In turns out that Claudia gave birth to a daughter; Claudia's father later switched the babies so a boy would inherit his riches. The daughter's name was Maria Amor, who was raised by an old woman and had her believing she was Amor's daughter (but her real name was revealed to be Clarissa) and was later briefly mistaken to be Amor and Eduardo's daughter by everyone, including Claudia. To seek revenge on Amor, Claudia kills Maria Amor. She later finds out who Maria Amor really is and is deeply crushed. When she reconciles with everyone at Yna and Angelo's wedding, she sees her daughter's spirit and begs forgiveness. At prison, she inherits her daughter's ashes.

The end of the series sees everyone reunited with their true loves Yna marries Angelo, Claudia marries Simon Barcial, and Amor and Eduardo decide to live happily ever after.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Kristine Hermosa as Yna Macaspac/Ynamorata de Jesus - Born from the depths of poverty, Yna's real identity will remain a mystery to her and to her adoptive family, following a tragic accident that separated her from her biological mother, Amor. Only a vision haunts her in the night, the image of an old lady linking her to her distant past.
Jericho Rosales as Angelo Buenavista - Angelo is a young man disturbed by his own principles and of his family's disposition leading him to a consistent emotional battle with his parents, governor Eduardo Buenavista and Claudia. But his life will take a drastic turn when he meets Yna, a worker in the hacienda.
Eula Valdez as Amor de Jesus-Powers - The lowly maid of the Buenavista clan whose love for her Senorito Eduardo extends the boundaries of their differences. Keeping their relationship a secret is as hard as having to please Dona Benita who treats her with cruelty. Her love for Eduardo will be crushed by greed, forcing her to live a life of misery and an endless search for revenge. Follow her in Twitter @The_AmorPowers.
Jean Garcia as Claudia Zalameda-Buenavista - The daughter of a political family whose wealth has the ability to save the falling empire of the Buenavistas. Arranged to be married to Eduardo and to his family, Dona Benita will soon taste the wrath of a bitter Claudia.
Tonton Gutierrez as Gov. Eduardo Buenavista - The ever-obedient son to the domineering Dona Benita. Enamored with Amor, the housemaid, Eduardo will sacrifice his love for her because of one single lie.
Jestoni Alarcon as Diego Buenavista - The eldest son of the Buenavistas. Although a first-born, he always tries to win his mother's heart but is constantly rejected. He lives a life full of envy and deep hatred for his brother Eduardo who always gets the best of everything, including the love of Amor.
Amy Austria as Lourdes Magbanua Buenavista - Rescued by Diego from the wayward life, Lourdes' predicament became even worse as they both try to survive a life of poverty after Diego moved out of the Buenavista hacienda.
Vanessa Del Bianco as Bea Bianca Bejerrano / Electrika Powers - Balikbayan who is about to wreak havoc in the lives of Angelo and Yna, Bea Bianca will do anything to keep a man right where she wants him.
Patrick Garcia as Jonathan - Quietly heeding the call of God, Jonathan is now caught between saving souls and following his heart's desire: Lia Buenavista.
Jodi Sta. Maria as Lia Buenavista - The kindhearted daughter of Eduardo and Claudia. Lia bears the pain of being unloved by her own mother. She later falls for Jonathan, a young catechist who gives her the strength to go on living.
Nikka Valencia as Julieta Macaspac - Isko and Belen's scheming daughter-in-law, Julieta, together with husband Caloy.
Jay Manalo as Caloy † - a man who operates an illegal "saklaan" and makes Yna's impoverished life a living nightmare.
Luis Alandy as David - David is not only a friend but also a man who will sacrifice everything for the sake of his one and only love: Yna.
Carlo Muñoz as Mark † - Governor Buenavista's loyal assistant and confidant. Has a secret desire to Amor.
Eva Darren as Belen Macaspac - Wife to Isko and mother to Caloy, Belen takes Yna under her wing and treats her as her own.
Cris Daluz† as Francisco "Isko" Macaspac † - Isko is the father of two girls who, in spite of their impoverished state, still had the heart to adopt Yna. He is stricken with the deadly Alzheimer's Disease.
Hazel Ann Mendoza as Flerida Macaspac - Yna's younger adopted-sister.
Liza Lorena as Doña Benita Buenavista † - The matriarch of the prominent Buenavista clan who has no consideration for human life and whose only desire is to gain more wealth at the expense of her own family.
Sally Baderes as Nimfa Macaspac † - Yna's eldest sister. She works in a night club and was infected by HIV.

Extended cast

Dianne dela Fuente as Maria Amor/Clarisse
Ian Galliguez as Chinee
Perla Bautista as Chayong de Jesus
Flora Gasser as Pacita
Monina Bagatsing as Rizza
Ernie Zarate as Mayor Enrique Zalameda
Minnie Aguilar as Coring
Richard Quan as Benjie Gatmaytan
Dennis Trillo as Ruel
Melissa Mendez as Minerva Capito
John Arcilla as Simon Barcial
Kristine Garcia as Elizabeth
Ilonah Jean as Cherry Barcial
Georgina Sandico as Grace Magpantay
Evangeline Pascual as Betty Mae Verseles
Connie Chua as Panying
Gigette Reyes as Debra
Roi Rodrigo as Miguel
Ramon Christopher as Cris
Ronnie Quizon as Badeo
Gino Paul Guzman as Rebel
Rey Kilay as Cookie
Mike Lloren as Albert
Toffee Calma as Arman/Eman
Jeffrey Hidalgo as Kenneth
Corrine Mendez as Shiela
Jane Zaleta as Julie Anne
Gem Ramos as Lia's Friend
Rodney Shattara as Lia's Friend
Paolo Contis as Vinny
Mico Palanca as Lia's Friend
Joed Serrano as Joed
Anita Linda as Puring San Juan
Ricky Davao as Tony Banks
Raquel Villavicencio as Dr. Castillo
Erwin Tulfo as Himself (Cameo)
Phoemela Baranda as Queenie Bermudez
James Cooper as James
Leni Rivera as Pinky Lee
Michelle Bayle as Felicity Banks
Alfred Vargas as Dyno Zuryete
Ina Raymundo as Eidelwess Guttenberg
Denise Laurel as Chammy
Jon Achaval as Enrico
Mark Acueza as Kit
Froilan Sales as Rufo Delgado
Maribeth Bichara as Charisma Ledesma
Lucita Soriano as Gaying
Bing Davao as Lorenzo dela Merced
Suzette Ranillo as Fatima dela Merced
Jiro Manio as Kokoy dela Merced
Onemig Bondoc as Errol Garcia
Juan Rodrigo as Fr. Crispin Arenas
Roderick Lindayag as Dolfo
Glen Roy Galili as Ms. Baklita
Rene Pangilinan as Rene, Amor Powers' personal driver/bodyguard
Gerard Pizzaras
Pocholo Montes
Chinggoy Alonzo
Vic Vargas
Sally Baderes as Nimfa
Maria Regina Tadeo as Eleonor
Jodes Barredo as Bubbles
Joan May Saludar as Sporty Spice
Elizabeth Bonuel as Savannah
Bogs Rivera Callboy
Jamee Sison as Tonet
John Cruz as Pretty Little Snake Sister
Erwin Vocal as Ate Fler - Baker
Mac Abante as Probinsyana

Production credits

Directors: Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Trina Dayrit, Rory Quintos
Screenwriters: Tammy Bejerano, Theodore Boborol, Emman de la Cruz, Dado C. Lumibao and Michiko Yamamoto
Producers: Ellen Nicolas Criste and Malou N. Santos

International releases

The soap opera was shown (or currently showing) in:

Pangako sa ’Yo was a successful hit in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Namibia and Singapore.^{[citation needed]} Its highest rating in Indonesia was 50.8%, beating the highest rating of Full House which was 50.5%.

It became a hit in China’s national television and rated second over all local and foreign programs airing. The series even hit the Top 30 list in China’s national weekly rankings, covering over 2,000 channels and capturing 1.3 billion viewers.^[1]

International Adaptation

The Philippines most successfully distributed canned TV series worldwide, “Pangako sa’Yo” (“The Promise”), will soon be localized in Cambodia after Cambodian Television Network (CTN) bought its format from ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading and largest multimedia conglomerate.^[2]

Reruns

On August 14, 2006, Pangako Sa'yo had a rerun on ABS-CBN and on the The Filipino Channel until December 2007.

It reran mostly on the Pinoy Central Network in 2005-2006 and reran in 2007 with half of book two in mid-November

Reruns are currently shown on Cinema One Global an international affiliate of TFC starting October 17, 2011–present.

A less successful rerun was aired from March - August 2011 on ABS-CBN, in the late evening timeslot (1:30 A.M. - 3:30 A.M.) every day, with an alternate ending.

It reaired again on Jeepney TV on Sky Cable Channel 69.

In Malaysia, through local satellite TV channel, ASTRO Bella, starting November 22, will air Pangako Sa'Yo because of high demand. It airs in Tagalog with Bahasa Melayu subtitles. Airs Monday to Friday at 11:00am with encore on the same day and also on weekends with marathon.

In Singapore through local satelite TV Channel from Malaysia, Astro Prima on mio TV Channel 602 starting 10 April 2013, will air Pangako Sa'Yo because of high demand in Singapore due to this series was first shown on MediaCorp Suria on 2007. It airs in Tagalog with Bahasa Melayu subtitles.Airs Monday to Friday at 6:00pm with encore on the same day at 10am and also on 12 midnight on same day.

References

^ ABS-CBN shows gain an international following
^ ABS-CBNnews.com (March 10, 2012). "'Pangako Sa'yo' gets Cambodian adaptation". Retrieved 10 April 2013.

External links

Pangako Sa ’Yo at IMDb

[1] ABS-CBN shows gain an international following

[2] ABS-CBNnews.com (March 10, 2012). "'Pangako Sa'yo' gets Cambodian adaptation". Retrieved 10 April 2013.

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