Kung Mawawala Ka
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Kung Mawawala Ka or A World Without You (English title) was an award-winning epic
political thriller
and love story
Philippine drama
produced by GMA Network
and directed by film director, Joel Lamangan
, in his first directed TV series. It re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV
and recently on GMA Life TV
.
Of ABS-CBN.
The series consisted of Award Winning Drama Legends such as Eddie Garcia
, Hilda Koronel
Liza Lorena Gloria Diaz
,
Kung Mawawala Ka also started the "Primetime Drama Craze" for GMA Network soaps such as Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
and Habang Kapiling Ka
) and Carlito Valiente (Cogie Domingo
). A love affair that goes against all odds as the political conflict between their families grows stronger. Rosa Camilla's father, Gov. Leandro Montemayor (Eddie Garcia
), uses his power to take Rosa Camilla away from the son of his political rival, Cong. Carlos Valiente.(Vic Vargas
)
What makes this compelling tale of love, conquest and revenge all the more intriguing is the struggle between Gov. Leandro's three women—Iluminada (Liza Lorena), his legal wife, to whom he has three children namely Ernestina (Princess Punzalan) , Alberto (Raymond Bagatsing) and her granddaughter Paloma (Alessandra de Rossi
); Czarina (Gloria Diaz
), the original mistress and mother to Lucinda (Ara Mina
) and Amanda (Sharmaine Arnaiz
); and finally Alicia (Hilda Koronel
), the love of Leandro's life and mother to Rosa Camilla.
The story begins with the failed murder attempt on the governor's life and consequently makes the three women and all their children suspects in the investigation. This "whodunit" crime mystery angle provides the backdrop to the love story of Rosa Camilla and Carlito.
Epic film
An epic is a genre of film that emphasizes human drama on a grand scale. Epics are more ambitious in scope than other film genres, and their ambitious nature helps to differentiate them from similar genres such as the period piece or adventure film...
political thriller
Political thriller
A political thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of a political power struggle. They usually involve various extra-legal plots, designed to give political power to someone, while his opponents try to stop him. They can involve national or international political scenarios....
and love story
Romantic love
Romance is the pleasurable feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.In the context of romantic love relationships, romance usually implies an expression of one's love, or one's deep emotional desires to connect with another person....
Philippine drama
Philippine drama
Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...
produced by GMA Network
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...
and directed by film director, Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an auteur dramatic filmmaker. His award-winning films includes Sidhi, Deathrow, Hubog, Aishte Imasu 1941, Blue Moon and Mano Po.On August 19, 2008, Lamangan directed his first indie movie...
, in his first directed TV series. It re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
and recently on GMA Life TV
GMA Life TV
GMA Life TV, incorporated in February 2008 by GMA Network, is an international Filipino television station, and the company's secondary international channel to GMA Pinoy TV.-Background:...
.
Reception
Kung Mawawala Ka became dubbed as the "Threat" of Primetime Drama beating the ratings of the Top Rating Primetime Soap Pangako sa ’YoPangako sa ’Yo
Pangako Sa ’Yo or The Promise was a primetime soap opera series produced and broadcast by the Philippine media network ABS-CBN. Dubbed as the first "Teleserye" on Philippine Television. It starred Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as the main characters...
Of ABS-CBN.
The series consisted of Award Winning Drama Legends such as Eddie Garcia
Eddie García
Eddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...
, Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel
Susan Reid, who is better known as Hilda Koronel , is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipina actress...
Liza Lorena Gloria Diaz
Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz is an award-winning actress in the Philippines, and the first Filipino to bring home the Miss Universe crown.-Early Life and Family:...
,
Kung Mawawala Ka also started the "Primetime Drama Craze" for GMA Network soaps such as Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga is a Philippine drama series starring Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. Its story revolves around the love affair of a wealthy young man named Carlos Miguel and Cecilia, a poor barrio lass...
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw or My One And Only Love is the first ever "cine novela" in Philippine television. It was the grandest production GMA Network ever had with budget similar to a film project. Produced by GMA Network, Inc and directed by Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes...
and Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka
Habang Kapiling Ka was a Philippine primetime soap opera of GMA 7. Following the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, dramatic actress Angelika dela Cruz led a powerhouse cast which included Albert Martinez, Tonton Gutierrez, Alma Moreno, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Amy Perez and Victor Neri...
Synopsis
A modern retelling of the Romeo & Juliet classic love affair, personified by Rosa Camilla Montemayor (Sunshine DizonSunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
) and Carlito Valiente (Cogie Domingo
Cogie Domingo
Redmond 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...
). A love affair that goes against all odds as the political conflict between their families grows stronger. Rosa Camilla's father, Gov. Leandro Montemayor (Eddie Garcia
Eddie García
Eddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...
), uses his power to take Rosa Camilla away from the son of his political rival, Cong. Carlos Valiente.(Vic Vargas
Vic Vargas
Vic Vargas was a Filipino film actor and judoka.Vargas was a three-time Philippine judo champion at the age of 17.He starred in well over 60 films between the late 1950s and early 1960s to 2002...
)
What makes this compelling tale of love, conquest and revenge all the more intriguing is the struggle between Gov. Leandro's three women—Iluminada (Liza Lorena), his legal wife, to whom he has three children namely Ernestina (Princess Punzalan) , Alberto (Raymond Bagatsing) and her granddaughter Paloma (Alessandra de Rossi
Alessandra de Rossi
Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone , better known by her stage name Alessandra De Rossi or Alex de Rossi , is an Italian-Filipina actress...
); Czarina (Gloria Diaz
Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz is an award-winning actress in the Philippines, and the first Filipino to bring home the Miss Universe crown.-Early Life and Family:...
), the original mistress and mother to Lucinda (Ara Mina
Ara Mina
Hazel Pascual Reyes , better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines....
) and Amanda (Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz is a Filipino actress.-Biography:She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Ilonnga blood. She has a younger sister who is also an actress named Bunny Paras and their mother is the sister of the mother of Patrick Garcia and Cheska...
); and finally Alicia (Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel
Susan Reid, who is better known as Hilda Koronel , is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipina actress...
), the love of Leandro's life and mother to Rosa Camilla.
The story begins with the failed murder attempt on the governor's life and consequently makes the three women and all their children suspects in the investigation. This "whodunit" crime mystery angle provides the backdrop to the love story of Rosa Camilla and Carlito.
Cast and characters
- Eddie GarciaEddie GarcíaEddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...
.... Mayor/Governor/Senator/PRESIDENT Leandro MontemayorLeandro MontemayorLeandro Montemayor is a fictional President of the Philippines in the hit Philippine television drama series, Kung Mawawala Ka played by actor Eddie Garcia.-Personal life:...
(President of the Republic of the PhilippinesPresident of the PhilippinesThe President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
) - Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
.... Rosa Camilla Montemayor - 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...
.... Carlito Valiente
Montemayor family
- Liza Lorena.... First Lady Iluminada Montemayor (Legal wife)
- Gloria DiazGloria DiazGloria Maria Aspillera Diaz is an award-winning actress in the Philippines, and the first Filipino to bring home the Miss Universe crown.-Early Life and Family:...
.... Czarina Montemayor (Second wife) - Hilda KoronelHilda KoronelSusan Reid, who is better known as Hilda Koronel , is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipina actress...
.... Alicia Montemayor (Third wife) - Sharmaine ArnaizSharmaine ArnaizSharmaine Arnaiz is a Filipino actress.-Biography:She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Ilonnga blood. She has a younger sister who is also an actress named Bunny Paras and their mother is the sister of the mother of Patrick Garcia and Cheska...
.... Amanda Montemayor - Raymond Bagatsing.... Alberto Montemayor
- Princess Punzalan.... Ernestina Montemayor
- Alessandra de RossiAlessandra de RossiAlessandra Tiotangco Schiavone , better known by her stage name Alessandra De Rossi or Alex de Rossi , is an Italian-Filipina actress...
.... Paloma Montemayor - Ara MinaAra MinaHazel Pascual Reyes , better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines....
.... Lucinda Montemayor
Extended Cast
- Armida Siguion-Reyna.... President Romina Salgado (succeeding PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
Leandro MontemayorLeandro MontemayorLeandro Montemayor is a fictional President of the Philippines in the hit Philippine television drama series, Kung Mawawala Ka played by actor Eddie Garcia.-Personal life:...
) - Vic VargasVic VargasVic Vargas was a Filipino film actor and judoka.Vargas was a three-time Philippine judo champion at the age of 17.He starred in well over 60 films between the late 1950s and early 1960s to 2002...
.... Congressman Carlos Valiente - Marianne dela Riva.... Cynthia Valiente
- Iza CalzadoIza CalzadoIza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
.... Febe Tuazon - Maybeline dela Cruz.... Guadalupe Valiente
- Daniel FernandoDaniel FernandoDaniel Fernando is the Vice Governor of Province of Bulacan.Fernando formerly worked as a film actor.-Television:-Movies:-External links:*http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0273075/...
.... Gen. Alegre - 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:...
.... Thomas - Tony Mabesa.... Atty. Asturias
- Jay ManaloJay ManaloJose Martin Manalo, better known by his stage name Jay Manalo , is a Filipino actor of Filipino-Vietnamese descent. Although born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was raised in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.- Movies :...
.... Nestor Adorable - Spanky Manikan.... Gen. Gonzalo
- Jim Pebanco.... Emil
- Miko SottoMiko SottoMarcelino Antonio "Miko" Carag Sotto III was a Filipino matinee idol, actor, and teen star, and son of actress Ali Sotto-Death:...
.... Dindo - Jomari YllanaJomari YllanaJomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
.... Rafael - Mhalou Crisologo.... Elaine
- Daisy Reyes.... Clarissa Rosales
- Angie Castrence.... Angie
- Lara Fabregas.... Marla Gatchalian
- Ryan RamosRyan Ramos- Filmography :-External links:...
.... Jonathan Quirino - 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...
.... Edmund Amparo
See also
- Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaBabangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaBabangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...