Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series)
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Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a remake of the 2001 primetime television series of the same title. Produced by GMA Network
, the 2011 version stars Barbie Forteza
, Joshua Dionisio
, Joyce Ching
and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag. It premiered last October 10, 2011 replacing Sinner or Saint
in GMA's Afternoon Prime (formerly Dramarama sa Hapon) block.
The Series maintains a High-Rating lead on the Afternoon schedule.
While wearing Mylene's necklace (an heirloom necklace from Mylene's rich father Ferdinand), Clarissa ends up in a slum area and grows up under the care of a family of crooks.
Meanwhile, Mylene lives a difficult life as Katherine, with Ising, the kind woman who saved her from the landslide. After Ising is accused of stealing from the wicked Raquel, Katherine has no choice but to work as a housemaid to pay for Ising's debts and to get her out of the jail.
The two girls have learned to accept their destiny until Clarissa crosses paths with Ferdinand, and mistakes her for being his missing daughter and sole heiress, for she is still wearing Mylene's necklace. Seeing this as an opportunity to live a comfortable life, Clarissa pretends to be Mylene.
By a startling twist of fate, Clarissa then pretending to be Mylene, crosses paths with Charles, Katherine's friend and confidante, and develops romantic feelings for him. As she tries to win Charles' love and attention, Clarissa points false allegations at Katherine, without knowing that Katherine and the real Mylene are one and the same.
Will Clarissa's real identity be revealed? Will Mylene's memory ever return? Will Charles' love for Katherine/Mylene will sets her free from all the pains and heartache?
Extended cast
Special Participation
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, the 2011 version stars 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...
, Joyce Ching
Joyce Ching
Joyce Giselle Ching, better known as Joyce Ching , is a Filipina actress and commercial model...
and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag. It premiered last October 10, 2011 replacing Sinner or Saint
Sinner or Saint (TV series)
Sinner or Saint is a Philippine correctional-theme drama series produced by GMA Network starring Dennis Trillo, Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi and Polo Ravales...
in GMA's Afternoon Prime (formerly Dramarama sa Hapon) block.
The Series maintains a High-Rating lead on the Afternoon schedule.
Original version
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (I'll only love you) was a Philippine drama/teledrama 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 are cousins and best friends at the same time. They are inseparable until a landslide strikes their community, which causes Mylene to suffer from amnesia.While wearing Mylene's necklace (an heirloom necklace from Mylene's rich father Ferdinand), Clarissa ends up in a slum area and grows up under the care of a family of crooks.
Meanwhile, Mylene lives a difficult life as Katherine, with Ising, the kind woman who saved her from the landslide. After Ising is accused of stealing from the wicked Raquel, Katherine has no choice but to work as a housemaid to pay for Ising's debts and to get her out of the jail.
The two girls have learned to accept their destiny until Clarissa crosses paths with Ferdinand, and mistakes her for being his missing daughter and sole heiress, for she is still wearing Mylene's necklace. Seeing this as an opportunity to live a comfortable life, Clarissa pretends to be Mylene.
By a startling twist of fate, Clarissa then pretending to be Mylene, crosses paths with Charles, Katherine's friend and confidante, and develops romantic feelings for him. As she tries to win Charles' love and attention, Clarissa points false allegations at Katherine, without knowing that Katherine and the real Mylene are one and the same.
Will Clarissa's real identity be revealed? Will Mylene's memory ever return? Will Charles' love for Katherine/Mylene will sets her free from all the pains and heartache?
Cast and characters
Main cast- Barbie FortezaBarbie FortezaBarbara 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....
as Mylene/Katherine - Joshua DionisioJoshua DionisioRalph 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...
as Charles - Joyce ChingJoyce ChingJoyce Giselle Ching, better known as Joyce Ching , is a Filipina actress and commercial model...
as Clarissa - Kristofer Martin as Jepoy
- Gardo VersozaGardo VersozaGardo Versoza, born Mennen Torres Polintan on November 8, 1969, is a popular Filipino actor who has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows. He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. Later, he went on to star in action movies...
as Ferdinand - Sheryl CruzSheryl CruzSheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age...
as Amara Luna - Tanya Garcia-LapidTanya GarciaTanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle, more popularly known by her screen name Tanya Garcia , is a Filipina telenovela and film actress...
as Lilian
Extended cast
- Matet de Leon as Ising
- Karla Estrada as Loida
- Ehra Madrigal as Dra. Katrina
- Ernie Garcia as Badong
- Joko Diaz as Berto
- Kier Legaspi as Joel
- Maricar de Mesa as Helena
- Shirley Fuentes as Raquel
- Victor Aliwalas as Rommel
- Ella CruzElla CruzGabriela Annjane U. Cruz, better known by her screen name Ella Cruz , is a Filipina child actress.-Career:...
as Britney - Carmen Soriano as Corazon
- Teejay Marquez as Victor
Special Participation
- Sarah LahbatiSarah LahbatiSarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network....
as young Amara - Diva Montelaba as young Lilian
- Elmo MagalonaElmo MagalonaElmo Moses Arroyo Magalona, better known as simply Elmo Magalona is a Filipino actor and singer. He is the sixth child of Francis Magalona.-Personal life:...
as young Ferdinand
Original Cast
- Angelika dela Cruz as Katherine Morales/Mylene Fuentebella/Carmencita San Diego
- Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieGeraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
as Martina Fuentebella - Albert MartinezAlbert MartínezAlbert Rivera Martinez is a well-known Filipino actor. Born on April 22, 1961 he is the eldest of the Martinez brothers, William Martinez and Ronnie Martinez....
as Ferdinand Fuentebella - Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
as Clarissa Santos/ Clarissa Fuentebella/ Mylene Fuentebella - Danica Sotto as Agatha
- Gina AlajarGina AlajarRegina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...
as Lilian delos Santos - Cogie DomingoCogie DomingoRedmond Christopher Fernandez Domingo , better known simply as Cogie Domingo, is a Filipino actor and model. At age 10, he joined the cast of ABS-CBN's Cyberkada. This was followed by Regal Films' horror flick, Sa Piling ng mga Aswang , in which he starred opposite Maricel Soriano...
as Jepoy - James Blanco as Joseph
- Eddie GutierrezEddie GutierrezJorge Eduardo "Eddie" Gutierrez is an American soccer player who currently plays for Fresno Fuego in the USL Premier Development League.-College and Amateur:...
as Tony Madrigal
Reception
- According to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, in National Urban Philippines, Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin garnered 39.3% against its competition Kapamilya Blockbuster (ABS CBN) with 22.8%. It likewise, topped competition in Urban Luzon with 42.6% versus 18.7% of the rival show. In Mega Manila, it garnered 43.3% share points versus 15.7% points of its counterpart show.