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Claudine is a weekly drama anthology named after its lead star, Claudine Barretto

Claudine Barretto

Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...

, by GMA Network

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. The pilot episode was originally scheduled on March 28, but it was moved to April 10. The show is expected to run for 16 weeks.

Claudine Episodes

Original Airdate	Featured Cast	Title	Director	Claudine's Role

April 10, 2010	Isabel Rivas Matet de Leon and Raymart Santiago Raymart Santiago Raymond Martin Santiago is a Filipino action star and comedian who belongs to one of Philippine showbiz's most recognizable families.-Personal life:...	Alzheimer's	Laurice Guillen	Susan
The pilot episode of Claudine directed by Laurice Guillen explores the impassioned affair between two lovers whose relationship is challenged by the debilitating disease. Claudine stars as the fiancée of Andy played by her real-life partner and longtime kapuso Raymart Santiago Raymart Santiago Raymond Martin Santiago is a Filipino action star and comedian who belongs to one of Philippine showbiz's most recognizable families.-Personal life:... whose parents disapprove of his choice of partner. Andy fights for their love and they eventually marry. Soon after, however, Andy contracts a rare, early onset of Alzheimer’s causing him to gradually forget his love for his wife, and which pushes Susan (Claudine) to embark on a losing battle.

April 17, 2010	TJ Trinidad TJ Trinidad TJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in... Isabel Oli Isabel Oli Maria Olivia S. Daytia better known as Isabel Oli is a Filipina model and television and movie actress.-Background:... and Wendell Ramos Wendell Ramos Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...	Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas	Joel Lamagan	Elena
There is a big change in the life of Elena (Claudine Barretto Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:... ) when she learned that her husband Lemuel (TJ Trinidad TJ Trinidad TJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in... ) died while working abroad. With the help of her husband's best friend, Daniel (Wendell Ramos Wendell Ramos Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:... ) she learned slowly to forget what loneliness she felt when her husband died. As time goes by she learned to appreciate and loved each other which ended up in marriage. But one day Lemuel, her husband is back home alive and found out that his wife is pregnant courtesy of his best friend. And that is where the complication starts. Will Elena go back to her first husband or will she stick with her present husband?

April 24, 2010	Jackie Lou Blanco Edwin Reyes Marcus Madrigal and Angelika dela Cruz	Ina-inahan, Anak-Anakan	Andoy Ranay	Kring-Kring
Claudine, plays the role of Kring-Kring a mentally-challenged orphan cared for by her older sister. One night, she gets raped by an unknown man and eventually gets pregnant. She gives birth to a baby girl and enjoys many of the aspects of motherhood. But when Terry, the sister (played by Angelika dela Cruz) realizes she may not live that long to always ensure that Kring-kring takes care of her daughter the right way, she seriously considers giving up the child for adoption because of Kring-Kring's condition. Terry finds a promising foster mother in a childless doctor (Jackie Lou Blanco) who works at the center. Just as the doctor begins to get attached to Kring-Kring's daughter, Kring-Kring tries to fight for her right as a mother and has to prove herself worthy of being one. Will she overcome the obstacles despite her difficult condition?

May 1, 2010	Rio Locsin Rio Locsin Rio Locsin is the daughter of the movie actress Charito Garcia. Locsin appeared in sexy movies with Lorna Tolentino as her rival.She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. Now she's married to a former basketball player, Padim Israel. She had 3 daughters, Paula & Jabba , and... Lloyd Samartino Kier Legaspi and Dennis Trillo Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...	Bingit na Kaligayahan	Andoy Ranay	Sandra
Claudine plays an ex-junkie who is about to marry her boyfriend (Kier Legaspi). But Sandra's (Claudine) seemingly happy life hits a crossroad when her former boyfriend Jed (Dennis Trillo Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network... ) steps into the picture. It turns out that the two of them were former drug addicts until their families intervened. The only difference is that Sandra was able to recover, unlike Jed who continues to lead a delinquent lifestyle. Sandra is consumed by guilt so she offers Jed some help as well as her friendship. However, not only does she find herself still in love with her ex-lover, she also ends up taking the rough road back to self-destruction.

May 8, 2010	Joko Diaz Renz Valerio Renz Valerio Renz Michael Valerio in , Antipolo City, Philippines) also known as Renz Valerio, is a Filipino child actor. He began acting in a TV commercial when he was 3-years-old. He is under of GMA-7 Artist Center. He took part in the drama series Noel aired on GMA Network... Lovely Rivero and Carmina Villaroel Carmina Villaroel Maria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model....	Baby Maker	Joyce Bernal	Salve
Salve (Claudine Barretto Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:... ) was once hired to carry the child of a rich couple. Years later, she finds herself alone and terminally ill. With no family or friends to turn to, Salve began to yearn for the baby she gave up a long time ago and searches for the family who adopted him. She eventually finds their home and applies as a yaya so she can finally be with her child before she dies. The wife (Carmina Villarroel) had no idea that the nanny she just hired is the real mother of the child as it was only her husband who made the arrangement in the past with Salve. Rowena soon discovers the truth when her husband comes home from a business trip and finds Salve in their home. They accuse Salve of trying to steal the child and send her to prison. However, upon learning the truth about Salve's illness, the couple finally allowed Salve to make her final days count by being with her child.

May 15, 2010	Bobby Andrews Bobby Andrews Bobby Andrews is a Filipino American Actor and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed-up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up.... Isabel Granada Isabel Granada Isabel Granada is a Filipina actress and singer. As an actress, she made her first appearance in the TV series Villa Quintana, broadcast on he GMA Network.-Early life:... Candy Pangilinan Sweet Ramos and Francheska "Cruzita" Salcedo Francheska Salcedo Franchesca "Cruzita" Salcedo is a Filipina child actress . She plays the title role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in MariMar daughter of Marimar Aldama and Sergio Santibañez...	Stage Mother	Soxie Topacio	Choleng
Claudine plays a stagemom who insists on sending her 8-year old daughter from one beauty pageant to another in this Saturday’s episode of her drama anthology. A frustrated beauty queen herself, Claudine passes on to her daughter the dream which she never got to realize after getting pregnant at an early age. Amidst the preparation for yet another pageant, the child’s biological father (Bobby Andrews) appears and starts claiming custody of the child. Claudine’s daughter ended up losing the pageant which frustrates Claudine even more. In a fit of rage, Claudine blames her daughter for how her life has turned out to be which naturally hurts the child. Cruzita runs away from home, and meets an unfortunate accident. If and when Cruzita wakes up will Claudine still get a second chance to make it right with her daughter?

May 22, 2010	Barbie Forteza Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time.... Joshua Dionisio Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was... and Jomari Yllana Jomari Yllana Jomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....	Madrasta	Don Michael Perez	Agnes
The story revolves around Agnes (Claudine Barretto Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:... ) who tries to be a mother to someone who keeps on pushing her away. When Eliza's (Barbie Forteza Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time.... ) mother died, she thought that no one would ever replace her. Until her father (Jomari Yllana Jomari Yllana Jomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter.... ) married Agnes. She refused to accept Agnes in their lives and does everything to keep her away from her family but Agnes never gives up on her. But when Eliza's father dies, she realized the motherly love that Agnes can give to her despite the bad things she did to her.

May 29, 2010	Ketchup Eusebio Ketchup Eusebio Michael Eusebio, better known as Ketchup Eusebio, is a Filipino actor.- Filmography :-External links:... Mon Confiado Vangie Labalan and Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...	Partners	Dominic Zapata	Sally
The story revolves around Sally (Claudine Barretto Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:... ) who is a sales agent and is frustrated over her arch rival Lucy (Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo Eugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies... ). But, when the two witnessed that their customer was killed in her own home and the killers want them dead. The two became partners in solving this incident.

June 5, 2010	Jay Aquitania Alicia Vergara Melissa Mendez and Geoff Eigenmann Geoff Eigenmann Geoff Eigenmann is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann showbiz clan. He started out with GMA Network as part of a joint drama series with TAPE Productions and later was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and starred in their shows...	Fraternity	Dominic Zapata	Aileen
The story revolves around Aileen (Claudine Barretto Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:... ) whose brother Nico (Jay Aquitania) is the valedectorian in her school. But Sandy is unaware that her brother is a gang member. Nico is now dead and a friend of Jeffrey's, Migs (Geoff Eigenmann Geoff Eigenmann Geoff Eigenmann is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann showbiz clan. He started out with GMA Network as part of a joint drama series with TAPE Productions and later was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and starred in their shows... ), loves and care for Aileen.

June 12, 2010	Ian Veneracion and Nadine Samonte Nadine Samonte Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....	Yayang Aswang	Dominic Zapata	Cheska
Claudine Barretto's character just hired a new "yaya" (Nadine Samonte) to take care of her son. Little did she know that the person she just welcomed into their home is nowhere near the innocent nanny she claims to be. After the aswang kills Claudine's mother and abducts her child, Claudine embarks on a mission with her husband (Ian Veneracion) to rescue her son and ultimately destroy the ferocious creature. Will she succeed or end up as one the aswang's victims?

June 19, 2010	Paolo Paraiso Shiela Marie Rodriguez Melissa Mendez and Richard Gomez Richard Gomez Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...	Laya	Argel Joseph	Attorney Sophia
Sophia, a powerful criminal lawyer tasked to litigate the case of woman allegedly raped by Richard. Claudine ends up winning the case and puts Richard behind bars. Years later, Claudine's client confesses that it was not Richard who really abused her. A guilt-stricken Claudine collaborates with Richard's lawyer in a bid to set the poor man free. Much to her dismay, Claudine comes face-to-face with a completely different Richard—far from the meek and self-conscious man he once was. Now hopeless and uninspired, Richard does everything to spite and get back at Claudine. Claudine takes it upon herself to rescue Richard from what he has become but what if it's too late? Will her persistence pay off and earn the forgiveness of the man whose life she almost completely ruined?

June 26, 2010	Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor, TV host and model. He has appeared in films and several TV shows... Patricia Ysmael Chinggoy Alonzo and Luis Alandy Luis Alandy Adrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...	Doble Cara	Argel Joseph	Cara
Cara (Claudine Barretto), a fashion designer, meets her homosexual half-brother (Paolo Ballesteros) for the first time after the untimely demise of their father (Chinggoy Alonzo). An aspiring designer himself, Carlo (Paolo Ballesteros) offers to help out his sister with her business and in the process bond with her as well. All is well until mysteries surrounding Carlo's identity are revealed to Cara, which the latter initially refuses to believe. But Carlo becomes oddly possessive of her to the point of meddling in Cara's relationship with her fiancé (Luis Alandy), and even going as far as becoming a transvestite version of the female designer. Cara is naturally freaked out by her brother's actions, which ultimately puts their newly-built relationship in jeopardy. Can Cara and Carlo still mend their broken ties? Will they be able to accept each other for who they are: flaws and all?

July 3, 2010	Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Jonathan Villa Eigenmann is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles. He often plays as a bad guy in the shows.-Early life:Ryan Eigenmann was born on October 3, 1978. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress... and Antonio Aquitania	Heredera	Argel Joseph	Aiko
Claudine Barretto plays Aiko, a Filipino-Japanese woman who inherits a multi-million peso business from her Japanese father. As it turns out, the riches she inherits becomes a life-threatening dilemma as attempts on her life immediately come after she hears of the startling news. Fearing for her life, Claudine hires a bodyguard (Ryan Eigenmann) to protect her and keep her safe. As she spends time with her bodyguard, Aiko finds herself falling for him even though she already has a boyfriend (Antonio Aquitania). That is, until Aiko learns about the mysteries surrounding her bodyguard's character that are supposedly related to the threats previously made to her life. Could it be possible that the person Aiko hired to look after her safety is the same person who threatens to harm her?

July 10, 2010	Elizabeth Oropesa Al Tantay and Iza Calzado Iza Calzado Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...	Sapi	Argel Joseph	Isay
As they reach their adolescent years, Isay (Claudine Barretto) decides to stay in the province while Teresa (Iza Calzado) chooses to venture in the city and pursue a career in medicine. Years later, Isay contracts a rare illness with an unknown cause prompting Teresa to return to her hometown and find a cure for her dying sister. Little do they know that their reunion will not only reveal the reasons behind Isay's mysterious disease but also secrets buried beneath their past. What could be this deep and dark secret that Isay and Teresa have in common? Will they be able to unravel the answers that will put an end to Isay's suffering before it's too late?


July 17, 2010	Chynna Ortaleza Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:... Marco Alcaraz Marco Alcaraz Marco Alcaraz is a Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo.-Television:... Rich Asuncion Rich Asuncion Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level... and Aljur Abrenica Aljur Abrenica Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...	Hostage	Argel Joseph	Rhea
Claudine plays Rhea, a woman who has lost all her hopes in life after her entire family died from an accident. To make matters worse, she was held captive by a young criminal named Abet (Aljur Abrenica Aljur Abrenica Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :... ) right inside her own house. In this time of turmoil, will Rhea and Abet find redemption or deeper misery in the end?
July 24, 2010	Buboy Villar Carlene Aguilar and Paolo Contis Paolo Contis Paolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...	Teacher's Pest	Argel Joseph	Anne
Claudine is Anne a grade school teacher whose marriage is about to fall apart. On her way home, she was surprised to see Borgy (Buboy Villar), a problem student in one of her classes, sleeping on the street. She single-mindedly takes the homeless boy into her own house, and in the process forms a special bond with him. In return, Borgy provides Anne with the inspiration to find the missing pieces in her life.
July 31, 2010	Polo Ravales Polo Ravales Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg or simply called Polo Ravales, born June 27, 1982 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actor and model with German descent.-Career:... Yul Servo Biboy Ramirez Raquel Montesa and Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...	Love Thy Neighbor	Argel Joseph	Janet
Melba is a poor woman who loses her husband to a freak accident. Melba crosses paths with Janet (played by Claudine Barretto), a woman whose fate runs somehow parallel with hers. As they struggle to cope with the pains and losses in their lives, still the question of whose fault the accident is remains. Will they be able to recover from the tragedy that struck both their lives? Does time really heal all wounds?
August 7, 2010	Glaiza de Castro Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer... Jenny Miller Jenny Miller Jenny Miller is a Filipina actress. She is known on her role as Beverly Castro in the TV remake of the 1986 film Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita that aired on GMA Network in 2008.-Career:... and Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...	A Love Story	Argel Joseph	Paulene
Claudine plays Paulene, a woman left alone at the altar by her husband-to-be, Anton (Mark Anthony) without any explanation. Two years later, they meet and Paulene is still in love with Anton. As fate brings them together, will their love story end with a romantic kiss or a bitter goodbye?

Claudine Episodes

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