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This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series).
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin
File:Ikaw lang ang mamahalin.png
GenreMelodrama
Created byGMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed byDode Cruz
Directed byLouie Ignacio
Khryss Adalia †
Soxy Topacio
Creative directorJun Lana
StarringAngelika dela Cruz
Opening theme"Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin"
sung by Lani Misalucha & Joey Generoso
ComposerLouie Ocampo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes426
Production
Executive producerRedgynn Alba
ProducerGMA Entertainment TV Group
Production locationsManila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 26, 2001 (2001-03-26) –
November 1, 2002 (2002-11-01)
Related
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2011)

Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (I'll Always Love You) is a Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2001 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz.

The story revolves around the saga of Katherine who suffers from amnesia after an incident that separates her from her family and must take a journey towards finding her true identity, fighting for the man she loves and claiming for what is rightfully hers. It was recently re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.

Synopsis

Mylene and Clarissa and their mother, Lilian, were separated in a tragedy. Mylene gave her necklace to Clarissa that was given to her by her dad, Ferdinand Fuentebella. Mylene lost her memory and Meding, Lilian's friend, introduced herself as her mother, renaming Mylene to Katherine (Meding's daughter who died in the tragedy). After a few years, Ferdinand Fuentebella, Mylene's biological dad, longed for her daughter and searched for her. Meanwhile, Katherine was about to be held-up and Clarissa defended her. They became best friends but later on become nemesis because of a spoiled secret. Ferdinand met Clarissa in an accident and Clarissa pretended to be Mylene until Katherine and Clarissa crossed paths again when Katherine applied as Ferdinand's secretary. Is there still a chance to know the truth?

Cast of characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Extended cast

Special participation

Trivia

  • During the series' run, a conflict between its two lead stars, Angelika dela Cruz and Sunshine Dizon aroused which led to the latter's departure on the show.
  • This series marked the comeback of GMA 7's soap opera in the primetime block.
  • The show marked Angelika dela Cruz's first screen kiss on TV with actor James Blanco.
  • This was one of the drama series to be re-aired on QTV 11, sister company of GMA.
  • This was the first solo soap of Angelika dela Cruz under GMA, though she already starred in different miniseries such as Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi and Umulan Man O Umaraw.
  • Angelika dela Cruz's character in the youth-oriented TV series Click was written off to give way to this soap.
  • Singer-actor Gary Valenciano had a special appearance in this series where he played the role of a famous singer Ricky Lopez. He did a duet with Angelika dela Cruz's character, titled "Muli."
  • LJ Moreno became Dizon's replacement as the villain when The latter left the show.
  • This is Richard Gutierrez' first appreance in a primetime drama series.
  • Actress-singer Toni Gonzaga had a small appearance in this series where she played Tanya Garcia's friend. After that, she became one of the leads in the soap, Habang Kapiling Ka which also stars Angelika dela Cruz.
  • The series was re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.
  • The soap premiered the same day as ABS-CBN's Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.
  • Mark Anthony Fernandez, Sherwin Ordonez, James Blanco and Ruzzel Simon were dela Cruz's leading men during the series' run.
  • Mark Anthony Fernandez's was fired from the show due to an apparent drug abused.
  • The theme song of the soap opera was revived by Faith Cuneta for the theme song of TV5's 2011 Primetime Drama: Babaeng Hampaslupa and by Jed Madela in ABS-CBN's Walang Hanggan.
  • Tanya Garcia who played a minor role in the 2001 series would later play the role of "Lilian" in the 2011 remake.

Remake

Main article: Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series)

GMA Network had announced that they would do a remake of this series in celebration to its 10th anniversary. This series would replace Dennis Trillo's drama series, Sinner or Saint in the afternoon slot.

The series would feature Barbie Forteza in the lead role alongside Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin with Sheryl Cruz, Gardo Versoza, Maricar de Mesa and Tanya Garcia in supporting roles.

See also

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