Kambal sa Uma (TV series)

Kambal sa Uma
File:Kambalsauma.JPG Intertitle
Genre	Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance
Created by	Jim Fernandez Ernie Santiago
Directed by	Manny Q. Palo Rechie A. Del Carmen
Starring	Shaina Magdayao and Melissa Ricks
Theme music composer	Vehnee Saturno
Opening theme	"Kung Iniibig Ka Niya" by Laarni Lozada
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	125
Production
Executive producer	Carlina D. Dela Merced
Production location	Philippines
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	April 20 (2009-04-20) – October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)

Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma (lit. Twins in the Farm) is a television series from ABS-CBN. It aired from April 20, 2009, to October 9, 2009, a top-rated drama afternoon show starring Shaina Magdayao and Melissa Ricks. It was replaced by Nagsimula sa Puso.

Overview

Comics

Kambal sa Uma is a comics creation by Jim fernandez and Ernie Santiago. Its tells a story of twin sister who both have different characteristics of a rat. Ella, have adapted the characteristics of the rats facial appearance while Vira only managed to gain the hairs on her back.

1979 film

Kambal sa Uma has been adapted into a film in the 1970s directed by Joey Gosiengfiao. It starred Rio Locsin who played both Ella and Vira; Rio Locsin now portrays Ella and Vira's mother, Milagros in the TV remake. It also starred Al Tantay, Dennis Roldan, Orestes Ojeda, Julie Ann Fortich, and Isabel Rivas.

Plot

Based on the komiks creation of Jim Fernandez and Ernie Santiago and the 1970s film by Joey Gosiengfiao, Kambal Sa Uma tells the story of Ella (Melissa Ricks) and Vira (Shaina Magdayao), twin sisters who have some of the physical features of a rodent. When she was still a baby, Vira was given away by her mother Milagros (Rio Locsin) and ended up in the care of a rich couple in the city. Meanwhile, Ella remained with her mother and lived in the mountains away from persecution of people. Through a dramatic course of events, Ella and Vira will cross paths and their differences will lead to a bitter clash.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Shaina Magdayao as Vira Mae Ocampo / Marie Perea
• Melissa Ricks as Ella Perea / Venus dela Riva
• Matt Evans as Gabriel Ledesma
• Jason Abalos as Dino San Jose

Supporting cast

• Rio Locsin as Milagros Perea
• Gina Alajar as Celeste Miranda-Ledesma
• Lotlot de Leon as Lourdes Ocampo†
• Allan Paule as Aurelio Ocampo†
• Carlo Guevarra as Benjie
• Bangs Garcia as Ynez Ocampo†
• Aldred Gatchalian as Emil Ledesma

Extended cast

• Nonie Buencamino as Raul Perea, Sr.†
• Jordan Herrera as Leon†
• Bing Davao as Fernan / Fernando Ledesma†
• Jay-R Siaboc as Paco
• Eva Darren as Lola Salve†
• Dianne Medina as Kat
• Kristina Snell as Nina
• Zia Marquez as Vira's best friend
• Sergio Garcia as Edward
• Helga Krapf as Mary

Guest cast

• Carmi Martin as Lolita dela Riva

Special participation

• Mika Dela Cruz as young Vira Mae Ocampo / Marie Perea
• Angel Sy as young Ella Perea / Venus dela Riva
• Mark Joshua Salvador as young Gabriel Ledesma
• Paul Salas as young Dino San Jose
• Dimples Romana as young Milagros Perea
• Desiree del Valle as young Celeste Miranda-Ledesma
• Cheska Billiones as young Lourdes Ocampo
• Baron Geisler as young Aurelio Ocampo
• Nikki Bagaporo as young Ynez Ocampo
• Joross Gamboa as young Raul Perea, Sr.
• Eda Nolan as young Lola Salve

Re-run

Served as a noontime program, Kambal sa Uma re-aired from May 26, 2014, to September 19, 2014, at 11:45 AM on cable channel, Jeepney TV as part of the tagline block Pasada Pantasya.

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
• List of dramas of ABS-CBN