Maging Akin Ka Lamang
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Maging Akin Ka Lamang or Till You Are Mine (English Title) is a Philippine drama
aired on GMA Network
. This was the sixth installment of Sine Novela
. The original movie was released back in 1987. It was aired worldwide on GMA Life TV
.
The original movie, directed by the late legendary director Lino Brocka, had 4 nominations & also gave Lorna Tolentino another acting award for her role as Rosita Monteverde. For the TV remake, GMA writers wanted the series to be fit for TV so they extended the storyline by adding new elements that were never seen in the original movie and also added characters to make the story more meaningful, but they agreed with VIVA Films that they will retain the original elements of the movie. Katrina Halili
was the personal choice of Lorna Tolentino
to reprise the latter's movie role as Rosita in the series. Due to Jennylyn Mercado
s pregnancy, she and boyfriend Patrick Garcia
decided to drop out of the cast. Nadine Samonte
and Polo Ravales
were chosen as their replacement.
), a travel agent; Andy Abrigo (Polo Ravales
), an ambitious OFW architect; Rosita Monteverde (Isabel Oli
), a wealthy brat; and Ernie Balboa (Carlo Aquino
), a businessman.
Elsa is an orphan working as a travel agent when she accidentally meets Andy, with whom she instantly falls in love. But rich heiress Rosita, Andy's childhood friend who is obsessed with him, will do everything to have the architect for herself. Rosita seduces him and they have a one-night stand. When Rosita's father, Augusto (Juan Rodrigo), finds out about his daughter's affair with Andy, his secretary's son, he sends Andy abroad. Afraid that Don Augusto will fire his mom Aida (Dexter Doria) from work, Andy has no choice but to go, leaving Elsa heartbroken.
But true love can wait. After five years, Andy returns and rekindles his romance with Elsa and eventually gets married. Andy and Elsa's marriage leaves Rosita devastated and vengeful.
Using her wealth and even her family friend Ernie, who is obsessed with her, Rosita steals Elsa's baby and makes it appear that the child died at birth. This leaves Elsa and Andy distraught.
After several years, Rosita comes back with Elsa's child who she has named Adrian (Jacob Rica
). Is stealing Elsa's child enough to end Rosita's vengeance? Or is it just the start of her never-ending revenge and fury?
And what if Elsa discovers her obsession; will she remain true and just to Andy? Is Andy's great love for Elsa enough to protect his family from Rosita's wrath? And will Ernie be able to find his much-needed space in Rosita's heart? Or will he just end up being the big loser?
Things are working out for Rosita as she uses the child against Andy and Elsa but the tables are about to turn on her when Andy's Best friend Rick Rivera (Mike Tan
) arrived from the States, During a lunch out Rick told Andy that he saw Rosita left the country with a baby that Rosita claimed to him as her nephew also at the same time that he left the country for the States as well, this revelation made Andy felt that the child Rosita introduced to him and Elsa is their child since he knew that Rosita is an only child so it's impossible for her to have a nephew or a niece & at that same time Andy realized that the rumors spreading that Rosita stole their child is true.
Elsa asked Rosita for help to make Adrian believe that elsa is Adrian's real mother.Rosita wants Elsa to give Andy back to her in order to make Adrian believe that Elsa is her real mother.Elsa and Andy annulled to get Adrian from Rosita.Andy was supposed to go away in their wedding but Rosita still follows him on the airport.They were in the airport when Rosita was shoot.Rosita died at the Hospital and buried to her house.Elsa promised to take care of Andy and Adrian.Elsa and Andy get married.
Supporting Cast
Extended Cast
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...
. This was the sixth installment 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 1987. It was aired worldwide 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:...
.
The original movie, directed by the late legendary director Lino Brocka, had 4 nominations & also gave Lorna Tolentino another acting award for her role as Rosita Monteverde. For the TV remake, GMA writers wanted the series to be fit for TV so they extended the storyline by adding new elements that were never seen in the original movie and also added characters to make the story more meaningful, but they agreed with VIVA Films that they will retain the original elements of the movie. 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...
was the personal choice of Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
to reprise the latter's movie role as Rosita in the series. Due to Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
s pregnancy, she and boyfriend Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...
decided to drop out of the cast. Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
and 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:...
were chosen as their replacement.
Plot
Maging Akin Ka Lamang unveils the intertwined lives of four people: Elsa Paruel (Nadine SamonteNadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
), a travel agent; Andy Abrigo (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:...
), an ambitious OFW architect; Rosita Monteverde (Isabel Oli
Isabel Oli
Maria Olivia S. Daytia better known as Isabel Oli is a Filipina model and television and movie actress.-Background:...
), a wealthy brat; and Ernie Balboa (Carlo Aquino
Carlo Aquino
Carlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA...
), a businessman.
Elsa is an orphan working as a travel agent when she accidentally meets Andy, with whom she instantly falls in love. But rich heiress Rosita, Andy's childhood friend who is obsessed with him, will do everything to have the architect for herself. Rosita seduces him and they have a one-night stand. When Rosita's father, Augusto (Juan Rodrigo), finds out about his daughter's affair with Andy, his secretary's son, he sends Andy abroad. Afraid that Don Augusto will fire his mom Aida (Dexter Doria) from work, Andy has no choice but to go, leaving Elsa heartbroken.
But true love can wait. After five years, Andy returns and rekindles his romance with Elsa and eventually gets married. Andy and Elsa's marriage leaves Rosita devastated and vengeful.
Using her wealth and even her family friend Ernie, who is obsessed with her, Rosita steals Elsa's baby and makes it appear that the child died at birth. This leaves Elsa and Andy distraught.
After several years, Rosita comes back with Elsa's child who she has named Adrian (Jacob Rica
Jacob Rica
Jacob David R. Clayton in Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Philippines) also known as Jacob Rica, Jacob Clayton, Jacob Montez, or Jacob, is a Filipino child actor. He is a 1/4 British. He is currently under the GMA Artist Center handed by the Director Maryo J. de los Reyes...
). Is stealing Elsa's child enough to end Rosita's vengeance? Or is it just the start of her never-ending revenge and fury?
And what if Elsa discovers her obsession; will she remain true and just to Andy? Is Andy's great love for Elsa enough to protect his family from Rosita's wrath? And will Ernie be able to find his much-needed space in Rosita's heart? Or will he just end up being the big loser?
Things are working out for Rosita as she uses the child against Andy and Elsa but the tables are about to turn on her when Andy's Best friend Rick Rivera (Mike Tan
Mike Tan
Jan Michael S. Tan, better known by his screen name Mike Tan , is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show StarStruck aired on GMA Network...
) arrived from the States, During a lunch out Rick told Andy that he saw Rosita left the country with a baby that Rosita claimed to him as her nephew also at the same time that he left the country for the States as well, this revelation made Andy felt that the child Rosita introduced to him and Elsa is their child since he knew that Rosita is an only child so it's impossible for her to have a nephew or a niece & at that same time Andy realized that the rumors spreading that Rosita stole their child is true.
Elsa asked Rosita for help to make Adrian believe that elsa is Adrian's real mother.Rosita wants Elsa to give Andy back to her in order to make Adrian believe that Elsa is her real mother.Elsa and Andy annulled to get Adrian from Rosita.Andy was supposed to go away in their wedding but Rosita still follows him on the airport.They were in the airport when Rosita was shoot.Rosita died at the Hospital and buried to her house.Elsa promised to take care of Andy and Adrian.Elsa and Andy get married.
Cast
Main Cast- Nadine SamonteNadine SamonteNadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
as Elsa Paruel-Abrigo - Polo RavalesPolo RavalesPaul 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:...
as Andy Abrigo - Isabel OliIsabel OliMaria Olivia S. Daytia better known as Isabel Oli is a Filipina model and television and movie actress.-Background:...
as Rosita Monteverde - Carlo AquinoCarlo AquinoCarlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA...
as Ernie Balboa
Supporting Cast
- Mike TanMike TanJan Michael S. Tan, better known by his screen name Mike Tan , is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show StarStruck aired on GMA Network...
as Rick Rivera - Jacob RicaJacob RicaJacob David R. Clayton in Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Philippines) also known as Jacob Rica, Jacob Clayton, Jacob Montez, or Jacob, is a Filipino child actor. He is a 1/4 British. He is currently under the GMA Artist Center handed by the Director Maryo J. de los Reyes...
as Adrian Monteverde - Alicia Alonzo as Lola Leticia Paruel
- 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 Carmen Paruel - Dexter Doria as Aida Abrigo
- Arci MuñozArci MuñozRamona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz , known as Arci Muñoz, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is most noted for being a finalist in the third season of the reality talent series, StarStruck and was one of the Philippines' representatives at the 2008 Asia Supermodel Competition. Muñoz was born...
as Olive Paruel - Juan Rodrigo as Don Augusto Monteverde
Production crew
- Directed by: Gil Tejada Jr.
- Writers: Luningning Interino-Ribay
- Head Writer: Kit Villanueva-Langit
- Creative Consultant: Roy IglesiasRoy IglesiasRoy Iglesias, a graduate of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, is an award-winning film writer and director in the Philippines. He won Best Story and Best Screenplay for the film, "Mano Po" in Metro Manila Film Festival in 2002.-Film:...
- Executive-in-charge of Production: Wilma Galvante
- Editor: Ricardo Gonzales
- Original theme music composer and lyricist: Tata Betita
Soundtrack
- "Maging Akin Ka Lamang" words & music by Tata Betita, arranged by Albert Tamayo, performed by Jonalyn VirayJonalyn VirayJonalyn Roxas Viray is a Filipina singer and an occasional actress. She was the first ever Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Champion...
, originally sang by Pilita Corales for the original movie.
Cast
- 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 Andy Abrigo - Lorna TolentinoLorna TolentinoVictoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
as Rosita Monteverde - Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieGeraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
as Elsa Paruel - Abrigo - Jay IlaganJay IlaganJay Ilagan is a Filipino actor. He hosted Stop, Look & Listen and starred in My Son, My Son and Goin’ Bananas.-Personal life:...
as Ernie Balboa - Toby Alejar as Rick Rivera
Extended Cast
Production Crew
- Directed by: Lino BrockaLino BrockaCatalino Ortiz Brocka is known as one of the greatest film directors of the Philippines. Brocka was openly homosexual and many of his films incorporated LGBT themes into their often dramatic storylines....
- Writers: Fanny Garcia
- Executive-in-charge of Production: Viva FilmsVIVA EntertainmentVIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...
External links
- Maging Akin Ka Lamang at Telebisyon.net