Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
{{Infobox television
| show_name = Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
| show_name_2 = Against All Odds
| image =
| caption = The title card of Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
| genre = Melodrama, Action, Revenge
| runtime = 30-45 minutes
Monday to Friday at 21:15 (PST)
| creator = Rondel P. Lindayag
| director = Malu Sevilla
Jerry Lopez Sineneng
Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV
| executive_producer = Cathy Magdael-Abarrando
Ella Garcia
| creative_director = Johnny Delos Santos
| starring = Judy Ann Santos
Sam Milby
KC Concepcion
John Estrada
| opentheme = Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
by Gary Valenciano
| composer = Ogie Alcasid
| country = Philippines
| location = Philippines
| company = Dreamscape Entertainment TV
| language = Filipino, English
| network = ABS-CBN
| picture_format =
| first_aired = June 17, 2013
| last_aired =
|}
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (Lit. Just Don't Leave Me / English: Against All Odds) is a Philippine television drama broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC on June 17, 2013, replacing Ina, Kapatid, Anak. It serves as a comeback for The Queen of Philippine Soap Opera, Judy Ann Santos, with Sam Milby, KC Concepcion and John Estrada.[1][2][3][4][5] It is a dark melodrama involving women fighting adversity in life and marriage.[6][7][8]
Overview
Anessa Panaligan is a strong woman and a loving daughter who would do everything for the sake of her family. Amidst all the trials that she is facing, Anessa will meet and fall in love with Eros Diomedes, a rich young man who will turn her life into a nightmare. Adding to the nightmare is Anessa's vicious in-laws, who can't accept Anessa as their son's wife, and Eros' childhood bestfriend, Alexis, who will do anything in her power to separate Anessa and Eros and make sure he is hers.
Cast and Characters
Main Cast
- Judy Ann Santos as Anessa Panaligan-Diomedes / Angela Balaguer / Angela Diomedes
- Sam Milby as Eros Diomedes
- KC Concepcion as Alexis Ganzon
- John Estrada as Alejo Apostol
Supporting Cast
- Coney Reyes as Helena Diomedes
- Tirso Cruz III as Romulus Diomedes
- Mylene Dizon as Athena Apostol
- Susan Africa as Demetria Panaligan
- Empress Schuck as Iris Diomedes
- Joseph Marco as Leandros Panaligan
Extended Cast
- Matet de Leon as Nancy
- Bing Davao as Ernesto Martinez
- Johnny Revilla as Hector Tiotangco
- Ogie Diaz as Roger
- Cheska Iñigo as Kara Tiotangco
- Lui Manansala as Gloria
- Bryan Termulo as Victor Guevarra
- Michael Conan as Bernard
- Marvin Yap as Elmo
- Josh Ivan Morales as Rocky
- Miguel Vergara as Emmanuel "Emman" Panaligan / Eros "JR" Diomedes Jr.
- Marco Antonio Masa as Peter Diomedes
Guest Cast
- AJ Dee as Edgar
- Mike Lloren as Larry
- Mico Palanca as Ramon
- Greggy Santos as Bar Owner
- Via Antonio as Barbara "Barbie"
- Bernard Palanca as Greg
- Dexie Daulat as Angela Balaguer
- Hiyasmin Neri as young Maria
- Sofia Millares as young Alexis
Special Participation
- Amalia Fuentes as Dr. Maria Balaguer †
- Gretchen Barretto as Atty. Eva Custodio
- Lito Pimentel as Dario Panaligan
Reception
The series dominated it's 8:30-9:15pm timeslot. Although it moved to a later time slot to give way for ABS-CBN's new teleserye, Muling Buksan Ang Puso, it still dominates it's new timeslot (9:15-10:00PM).
PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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References
- ^ "Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos will star in a upcoming TV-series". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Judy Ann Santos, Sam Milby and KC Concepcion will star in upcoming primetime series". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "The Cast of AGAINST ALL ODDS. Story Conference". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Judy Ann Santos' primetime comeback via 'Against All Odds'". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Sam Milby on working with Judy Ann Santos: 'Definitely highlight sa career ko'". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Sam confident his team-up with Juday will work". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Judy Ann Santos returns to primetime". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "KC Concepcion on her newest role: 'Ayoko maging typical kontrabida'". Retrieved July 22, 2013.
- ^ Kantar Media: Nationwide TV Ratings - June 17, 2013 (Monday)
- ^ Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Breaches 30%
- ^ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): July 29, and 31, 2013