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May Bukas Pa (1999 TV series)
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Not to be mistaken with a similarly named series
in 2009 aired by ABS-CBN.
May Bukas Pa is a Philippine
television series aired by IBC
and RPN
, and produced by Viva Television
. It stars Dina Bonnevie
, Albert Martinez
and Cherie Gil
.
Not to be dismayed, Sofia went off to Manila
in search for her lost child. Little did she know that her daughter was adopted by a famous actress named Divina Miguel whose motives for the child was a political move to increase hype for her new movie.
Sofia, having been gifted with an angelic voice, was discovered by a talent manager and eventually became a famous singer-actress. The point came where Sofia’s popularity overshadowed Divina’s and to make things worst, Ramon, Divina’s love team, tied the knot with Sofia and left Divina. This made Divina Miguel furious and from then on considered Sofia as her mortal enemy.
Dreading Sofia for taking away everything from her, Divina directed her anger towards her poor adopted child Bea (Milagros).
At times, Divina would think about her child that she gave away for her career. Divina was disowned by her aunt Donya Felisa when she became pregnant. What Divina doesn’t know is that the child she gave away fell under the care of Delia (the maid of Donya Felisa). This child is Charie. Divina was maltreating Charie as she’s just a maid’s daughter, not knowing that it was her own child.
However, when Donya Felisa died, Divina would plot to acquire her aunt’s wealth against Irene who is her aunt’s adopted child and happen’s to be Sofia’s long lost sister.
Supporting Cast
Extended Cast
Minor Cast/Special Participation
Headwriter: RJ Nuevas
Writers: Suzette Doctolero, Patricia Valenzuela
May Bukas Pa
May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:...
in 2009 aired by ABS-CBN.
May Bukas Pa is a Philippine
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
television series aired by IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine VHF television network of the Government Communications Group headed by the Press Secretary. Its studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City and its transmitter is located at the Coca Cola plant,...
and RPN
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
, and produced by Viva Television
Viva Television
Viva Television Corporation or Viva Television is one of the ten companies of Viva Entertainment, Inc..-History:To push its software across another medium, Viva Entertainment ventured into television production in 1986 thru local filmdom’s hottest property Sharon Cuneta via The Sharon Cuneta Show...
. It stars Dina Bonnevie
Dina Bonnevie
Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
, Albert Martinez
Albert Martínez
Albert 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....
and Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil is a Filipino actress of Swiss German American, Spanish, and Filipino descent.-Biography:Cherie Gil is the daughter of Filipino actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil and sister to actors Mark Gil and Michael De Mesa .She was formerly married to Rony Rogoff, an internationally-renowned...
.
Plot
Sofia’s husband Rico, was a drunk and a bum and didn’t work to support the family. This is why Sofia had to work in place of her husband just to make ends meet. In spite of this, Sofia’s husband was able to accuse her of adultery and took off with their only daughter, Milagros. Sofia then, went after her husband but before being able to confront him, the husband was run over by a bus.Not to be dismayed, Sofia went off to Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
in search for her lost child. Little did she know that her daughter was adopted by a famous actress named Divina Miguel whose motives for the child was a political move to increase hype for her new movie.
Sofia, having been gifted with an angelic voice, was discovered by a talent manager and eventually became a famous singer-actress. The point came where Sofia’s popularity overshadowed Divina’s and to make things worst, Ramon, Divina’s love team, tied the knot with Sofia and left Divina. This made Divina Miguel furious and from then on considered Sofia as her mortal enemy.
Dreading Sofia for taking away everything from her, Divina directed her anger towards her poor adopted child Bea (Milagros).
At times, Divina would think about her child that she gave away for her career. Divina was disowned by her aunt Donya Felisa when she became pregnant. What Divina doesn’t know is that the child she gave away fell under the care of Delia (the maid of Donya Felisa). This child is Charie. Divina was maltreating Charie as she’s just a maid’s daughter, not knowing that it was her own child.
However, when Donya Felisa died, Divina would plot to acquire her aunt’s wealth against Irene who is her aunt’s adopted child and happen’s to be Sofia’s long lost sister.
Cast
Main Cast- Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieGeraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
as Sofia Catacutan a.k.a Sofia Vergel Suarez - 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 Ramon Suarez - Cherie GilCherie GilCherie Gil is a Filipino actress of Swiss German American, Spanish, and Filipino descent.-Biography:Cherie Gil is the daughter of Filipino actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil and sister to actors Mark Gil and Michael De Mesa .She was formerly married to Rony Rogoff, an internationally-renowned...
as Divina Miguel
- Angelu de LeonAngelu de LeonMaria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera , more famously known as Angelu de Leon, is a television and film actress in the Philippines.-Biography:...
as Irene Buencamino - Kim delos Santos as Charie Miguel
- Anne CurtisAnne CurtisAnne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
as Bea Miguel/Maria Milagros Catacutan
- Ms. Celia Rodriguez as Conchita Suarez
- Michael Flores as Dennis Suarez
- Bojo Molina as Marcus Paredes
- Dino Guevarra as Ricky
- Chubi del Rosario as Leslie
Supporting Cast
- Rosemarie Gil as Rodora Suarez
- Aiza Marquez as Trina Suarez
- Maui Taylor as Ruthy
- Maureen Mauricio as Delia
- Patricia Javier as Vivian Paredes
- Ricardo Cepeda as Fidel
- Vanna Garcia as Sharon
- Jackie Castillejo as Carla
- My-My Davao as Patty
- Katya Santos as Tricia
- Phillip Lazaro as Freddie
- Leni Santos as Helen
- Daniel Fernando as Rico Catacutan/Elmo
Extended Cast
- Wendy Fernando as Mylene
- Jacklyn Kate as Wendy
- Polo Ravales as Michael
- Ivan Gonzales as Andrei
- Daria Ramirez as Belinda
- Pocholo Montes as Delfin
- Harold Macasero as Leo
Minor Cast/Special Participation
- Marita Zobel as Doña Felisa
- Ryan Eigenmann as Dave
- Benjie Felipe as Kidnapper
- Harlene Bautista as Annie
Staff
Directed by: Gil Tejada Jr.Headwriter: RJ Nuevas
Writers: Suzette Doctolero, Patricia Valenzuela
Songs
- May Bukas Pa by Wency Cornejo (main theme) - Originally performed by Rico J. PunoRico J. PunoEnrico de Jesus Puno , better known as Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog lyrics in his rendition of the American song The Way We Were and other...
- Save This Heart by Lani Misalucha (closing theme)
- Kung Wala Na by Jaya (closing theme)
- Bakit Iniwan by Freestyle (closing theme)
- Breathless by The Corrs - used by Girls can Sing (Anne Curtis, Aiza Marquez, Vanna Garcia, Maui Taylor) in the contest they joined