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Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

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Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
An image of Lovi Poe. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card
Also known asPerfect Vengeance
GenreDrama
Created byDenoy Navarro-Punio
Written by
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Marlon Miguel
  • Leilani Chavez
Directed byLaurice Guillen
Creative directorJun Lana
StarringLovi Poe
Theme music composer
  • Pearisha Abubakar
  • Cecille Azarcon Inocentes
Opening theme"Huwag Kang Mangako" by Lovi Poe
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes79
Production
Executive producerMeann P. Regala
Production locations
CinematographyMonino Duque
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 9 (2013-09-09) –
December 27, 2013 (2013-12-27)

Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (transl. tomorrow is still mine / international title: Perfect Vengeance) is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Lovi Poe. It premiered on September 9, 2013, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Mundo Mo'y Akin. The series concluded on December 27, 2013, with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by Rhodora X in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

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Main article: List of Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas characters
Cast
An image of Lovi Poe.
Lovi Poe
An image of Cesar Montano.
Cesar Montano
An image of Ruru Madrid.
Ruru Madrid
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

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In late April 2013, GMA Network announced that they were developing a yet-to-be-titled Lovi Poe-starrer primetime drama project. The network's resident screenwriter, Denoy Navarro-Punio conceptualized and developed the story which tells of "a woman born out of wedlock, and who, amidst adversaries, gets back on her feet to claim the life and love she deserves."[6]

The network's drama department hired seasoned actress and director, Laurice Guillen to helm the series.[7] In an interview, when asked what got her to accepting an assignment she, in the past, had dodged, Guillen admitted that "the offer was good, plus more." The network [for one], accommodated certain requests pertaining to shooting schedules given her aversion to taping long hours or till the "wee" hours of the morning. As to the actors she assembled for the series, Guillen said she was glad that most, if not all, of them are competent performers and "they are the best cast possible in terms of talent and professionalism". She's also very happy with the story, with the writers and creative team, and the network support.[8] Apart from that, Guillen also stated her more personal reasons for saying "yes", said that "I told myself, when will I do something like this? [...] I'm not getting any younger, and when I am no longer physically capable of directing one, I don't want to regret that I didn't do it, at least once."[9]

Casting

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The network began casting for Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas in May 2013. The first actor to be cast was Lovi Poe as the lead protagonist Lovelia Villacorta, followed by Rocco Nacino as Jerry, the love interest.[10]

After the first sit down meeting with creative director Jun Lana, Cesar Montano immediately agreed to star on the series. Montano also stated that it was his desire to work again with director, Laurice Guillen—who was his director in the 1989 film Ang Bukas ay Akin, which he won his very first acting award—as one of the main reasons why he accepted the project.[3]

The network also announced the inclusion of Solenn Heussaff, Gary Estrada and Charee Pineda as series regulars.[11] The role of Jade Carmelo was originally offered to Alessandra de Rossi. De Rossi turned it down, and it was given to Heussaff.[12] Estrada signed on to portray Roel Villacorta, while Pineda was cast as the villain, Agatha Morales.[13]

After signing an exclusive contract with the network, veteran actress Helen Gamboa was cast as Beatrice Villacorta in the project.[14] However, she had to drop out of the series for "health reasons".[15] Gamboa had already finished twenty-two sequences in different locations, so the production had to re-shoot all her scenes. Liza Lorena who was originally tapped to play another important role in the series, was asked to replace Gamboa.[16] Gloria Romero, took the original role of Liza Lorena as Cristina Alperos, stated that she was hesitant to accept the said role when it was first offered to her.[17] After a meeting with the production people regarding the concept, story line, her character and "when they told me that the director will be Laurice Guillen, I immediately grabbed the project."[18]

Production

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Principal photography commenced in June 2013. Most of the series' were shot on location in Tagaytay. Other locations include Antipolo, Quiapo, Manila, and San Juan. The official cast photos, logo and teasers were released in July 2013, while its first-look trailer was released on September 5. The premiere was planned for July 29,[19] but because of some unexpected production-related problems, delayed until September 9, 2013. The show is originally slated to run for sixteen weeks.[20] However, in an interview (Business World, dated November 18, 2013), Poe revealed that the series has been extended for another five weeks "after gaining a strong following since it debuted in September."[21]

Reception

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Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas earned a 25.2% rating.[22] While the final episode scored a 25% rating.[23]

Critical response

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Journal's resident entertainment columnist, Mario Bautista commented on Rocco Nacino's acting performances, saying that "[Nacino is] fascinating to watch in Akin Pa rin ang Bukas because he obviously understands his role well. As the scheming and double dealing Jerry, he is a young man from squatters who try to make it appear in front of Lovi Poe as Lovelia that he is rich and cultured. When he's at home with the squatters, he really acts like a regular uncouth 'sanggan'. But when he's with Lovi and Cesar Montano, he speaks in English and delivers lines he quotes from the Hollywood movies he watches and imitates.[24] In his reviews, Isah Red of Manila Standard Today, he stated that Poe "continues to amaze the audience with her nearly naturalistic performance as a woman who is struggling between death and love." Red also complimented series' director Laurice Guillen, said that "[Guillen] is meticulous in making sure that it does not develop into a nonsensical melodrama in which the plot meanders repetitiously. And I am glad its storyline goes into the direction in which we discover a lot about the characters."[25]

References

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  1. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 16, 2021). "Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Marasigan, Ruben (September 11, 2013). "Rocco Nacino on Lovi Poe: "Masarap siyang pasayahin!"". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Tomada, Nathalie (August 31, 2013). "Cesar: Our kids don't deserve it". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Regondola, Glenn (August 31, 2013). "Charee Pineda on playing kontrabida for the first time in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas: "Nasanay na nga kasi ako doon sa puro 'pa-awa' na role kaya parang naghahanap ako ng iba naman."". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Liza Lorena as Beatrice Villacorta in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas". GMA Network. September 19, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Lovi Poe returns to primetime in Akin pa rin ang Bukas". The Manila Times. September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas marks Laurice Guillen's first teleserye directorial job". GMA Network. September 5, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (September 8, 2013). "Laurice Guillen: Now is the time". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  9. ^ Red, Isah V. (September 5, 2013). "Laurice Guillen debuts as soap opera director". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  10. ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (September 25, 2013). "Two films in Hawaii fest star Lovi Poe". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  11. ^ Asiñas, Noel. "Helen moves to GMA-7". Journal Online. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  12. ^ Miralles, Nitz (June 30, 2013). "Kaya hindi muna makapagtrabaho: Aktor iniyakan ang paghihiwalay nila ng ka-live-in na aktres". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Charee Pineda signs 3-year exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center". PEP. August 12, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  14. ^ "Helen Gamboa signs contract with GMA". SunStar Philippines. July 4, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  15. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (September 1, 2013). "Direk Laurice Guillen lauds Liza Lorena's performance in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  16. ^ Tah, B. Allie (September 2, 2013). "Laurice Guillen back in director's chair". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  17. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (September 7, 2013). "Gloria Romero on being part of the cast of Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas: "I'm doing this because mahal ko si Laurice."". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  18. ^ "Gloria Romero on Akin Pa rin ang Bukas: "I'm so happy na kasama ako sa cast."". GMA Network. September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  19. ^ Miralles, Nitz (July 3, 2013). "Lovi muntik nang maging Kapamilya". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  20. ^ Erece, Dinno (September 9, 2013). "Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino huli sa akto, naghahalikan kahit wala sa harap ng mga camera". Bandera. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  21. ^ "GMA's drama series gets extended run". Business World. November 19, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  22. ^ Tuazon, Nikko (September 26, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (September 9 to 15, 2013): Anna Karenina takes over top spot in primetime block; Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas debuts on third place". PEP. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  23. ^ Santiago, B.A. (January 14, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (December 19 to December 31, 2013): Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas ends run as No. 1 teleserye on primetime". PEP. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  24. ^ Bautista, Mario. "Rhian denies Marian snubbed her". Journal Online. Archived from the original on October 16, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  25. ^ Red, Isah V. (October 21, 2013). "Lovi continues to excite audience". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
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