Magdusa Ka
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Magdusa Ka is a Philippine drama
aired on GMA Network
, as the eight instalment of Sine Novela
. The original movie was released back in 1986. It was recently nominated for the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela. Due to its success in the Philippines, from December 3, 2008 until March 23, 2009, the series was aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV
.
in 1986. The movie was directed by multi-awarded actor Eddie Garcia
and boasts of an enviable cast of dramatic actors such as Dina Bonnevie
, Christopher de Leon
, Dindo Fernando and the late Nida Blanca
.
), a poor young waitress raised with love and care by her mother, Victoria "Toyang" (Rita Avila). A loving daughter, Christine dreams that one day all the sufferings she and her mother currently endure will end. And she wishes that she will be able to do so, with the help of her boyfriend Rodolfo "Rod" Henson (Dennis Trillo
). She sees a ray of hope when she discovers she is actually the daughter of a Doliente, a powerful, rich family. Her mother prohibits her from seeing Rod and to go to the Doliente mansion. Christine disobeys her mother because she tells herself that the financial aid from the Dolientes will help their family. But as time passes, she is only fooling herself. She is now enjoying the lap of luxury. When she realizes that this life of luxury only brought her more pain, she tries to come back to her mother but she is now closing her doors to her. She must learn to suffer with the consequences of her actions and in the process mend the things she unintentionally destroyed.
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...
aired on 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...
, as the eight instalment of Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...
. The original movie was released back in 1986. It was recently nominated for the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela. Due to its success in the Philippines, from December 3, 2008 until March 23, 2009, the series was 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...
.
Origin
The movie Magdusa Ka is one of the most notable and well-celebrated movies that garnered numerous awards from various film organizations such as the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) and UrianGawad Urian Awards
The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Film Critics Circle....
in 1986. The movie was directed by multi-awarded actor Eddie Garcia
Eddie García
Eddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...
and boasts of an enviable cast of dramatic actors such as Dina Bonnevie
Dina Bonnevie
Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
, Christopher de Leon
Christopher De Leon
-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
, Dindo Fernando and the late Nida Blanca
Nida Blanca
Dorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
.
Plot synopsis
The story of Pablo Gomez's Magdusa Ka revolves around the life of Christine Salvador (Katrina HaliliKatrina Halili
Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa...
), a poor young waitress raised with love and care by her mother, Victoria "Toyang" (Rita Avila). A loving daughter, Christine dreams that one day all the sufferings she and her mother currently endure will end. And she wishes that she will be able to do so, with the help of her boyfriend Rodolfo "Rod" Henson (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...
). She sees a ray of hope when she discovers she is actually the daughter of a Doliente, a powerful, rich family. Her mother prohibits her from seeing Rod and to go to the Doliente mansion. Christine disobeys her mother because she tells herself that the financial aid from the Dolientes will help their family. But as time passes, she is only fooling herself. She is now enjoying the lap of luxury. When she realizes that this life of luxury only brought her more pain, she tries to come back to her mother but she is now closing her doors to her. She must learn to suffer with the consequences of her actions and in the process mend the things she unintentionally destroyed.
Credited Main cast
| Cast | |Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Katrina Halili Katrina Halili Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa... |
Christine Salvador Doliente-Henson | Christine is a young woman who wishes to end having to live in poverty. A waitress at a KTV bar, Christine devotes her life and her earnings to her mother, whom she loves very much. But unknown to her she is an heiress to the riches of a wealthy family |
| 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... |
Rodolfo "Rod" Henson | Rod starts out as a promiscuous jeepney driver whose only goal in life is to make himself happy. But after meeting the woman who puts others before her, Rod begins to seriously consider his own future. |
| Iwa Moto Iwa Moto Aileen Iwamoto popularly known by her screen name Iwa Moto, is a Filipino Japanese actress, model and teen star. She was one of the Final Four in the 2nd season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines and finished as first runner up... |
Millet Calpito | Millet lives and breathes money, and she will not let anyone, least of all a half-sister she never knew about, to take it from her. Millet will do anything, anything at all, to stay on top of the social ladder. |
| Rita Avila | Victoria "Toyang" Salvador | All Toyang wants in her life is a better future for her daughter; a future that may not happen because of her daughter’s hard-headedness. When Toyang begins to lose her grip on her daughter, she sets her out to fend for herself. |
| Gardo Versoza Gardo Versoza Gardo 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... |
Bernardo Doliente | Bernardo is a rich man who made a mistake many years ago, a mistake that has showed up at his doorstep after many years of absence. |
| Liza Lorena | Doña Perla Doliente | Doña Perla is a woman who believes that the rich should stay rich, and the poor should continue serving the rich. But when her son takes home the grown-up version of his past misdeed, Perla is not happy. And she will make sure that the newcomer will not be coming after her family’s money. |
| Jackie Lou Blanco | Olivia Doliente | Olivia schemes to be rich, and she continues to scheme to remain rich; and like her daughter, she will not let a new addition to their family take all of her hard-earned money. |
| Ana Capri | Hedy | Hedy is married, but that doesn’t stop her from having fun once or twice—or twice in the same day. Still able to turn men’s heads, Hedy flaunts her body to get what she wants, regardless if the person she wants is already taken. |
| Emilio Garcia | Gerry Henson | Gerry sent away a woman and his son many years ago, and now he is being hounded by the son who wishes to take back what was rightfully his: Gerry’s family name and his money. |
| Gabby Eigenmann | Roland Henson | Roland enjoys being rich, and he also enjoys being the only son. So when he meets the brother who was part of his father’s past, Roland becomes his worst nightmare. |
| Rich Asuncion Rich Asuncion Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level... |
Violy | Violy wants her best friend to be happy, but how can she do that when her friend would rather put others’ happiness before hers? |
| Prince Stefan Prince Stefan Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan , is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent. He appeared on StarStruck: The Next Level, and on several GMA Network shows including the telefantasya Mga Mata ni Anghelita and SOP Rules... |
Sonny | Sonny may have grown up poor, but his life is rich with love and support from his family. But in a world where money talks, how much is love worth? |
| Luz Valdez | Aling Bebang | Aling Bebang is a woman who is poor and giving. She lives on an island all by herself. She helped Christine when she was drowning in the water and when she was having her baby. She believes whether you are poor or rich, you have a giving heart within you. |
Supporting cast
- Deborah Sun as Amanda
- Anton Bernardo as Victor
- Karla Estrada as Metring
- Blue Mark Roces as James
- Shirley Dalton as Lani
Soundtrack
The theme song entitled Kahit Magdusa Pa is composed by Tata Betita, arranged by Albert Tamayo and is sung by Luke MejaresProduction crew
- Directed by: Maryo J. de los ReyesMaryo J. de los ReyesMaryo J. de los Reyes is a film and television director from the Philippines. He began his career in the 1970s.-References:...
- Head Writer: Aloy AdlawanAloy AdlawanA Chemical Engineer by profession, Aloy Adlawan is a multi-awarded Filipino filmmaker- writer, producer, director, composer...
- Creative Consultant: Roy C. Iglesias
Production Notes
- Liza Lorena was in the original movie where she portrayed the role now being immortalized by Jackie Lou Blanco
- GMA & Viva Films has chosen Dennis Trillo to portray Rod in this series after successfully immortalizing Christopher De Leon's original role in Kung Mahawi Man Ang UlapKung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero,...
.
Main cast
- Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieGeraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
as Christine Doliente - Christopher de LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
as Rod Henson - Pinky AmadorPinky AmadorPinky Amador is an award winning Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host.She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit Miss Saigon.She is seen most on GMA Network....
as Millette Calpito - Jacklyn JoseJacklyn JoseJaclyn Jose, born Mary Jane Sta. Ana Guck on March 16, 1964 in Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines and known for her memorable roles in the films, Salome, White Slavery, and Santa Juana, is a versatile Filipina cinematic and television actress having captured best actress accolades in both local and...
as Hedy
Extended Cast
- Nida BlancaNida BlancaDorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
as Toyang - Dindo Fernando as Bernardo Doliente
- Armida Siguion-ReynaArmida Siguion-ReynaArmida Ponce-Enrile Siguion-Reyna is a Filipino celebrity, singer, film and stage actress, producer, television show host, and former chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.-Family background:...
as Doña Perla Doliente - Liza Lorena as Olivia
- Michael de MesaMichael de Mesa-Early life:Born Eduardo Mikael De Mesa Eigenmann on 24 May 1960 to acclaimed performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, Michael De Mesa and his siblings Mark Gil and Cherie Gil grew up steeped in the arts...
as Jhanny - Ricky DavaoRicky DavaoRicardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...
as Roland - Gil de LeónGil de León-Personal life:He made his first movie after World War II. The movie is Orasang Ginto aka Golden Clock under Lvn Pictures where he stayed in the said company for almost 3 decades.He married another Lvn Star, Lilia Dizon...
as Victor - Jobelle Salvador as Violy
Production crew
- Directed by: Eddie GarciaEddie GarcíaEddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...
- Writers: Orlando Nadres
- Original Work by: Pablo S. Gomez