Mula Sa Puso
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Mula Sa Puso is a Filipino
television series originally aired by ABS-CBN
from March 10, 1997 to April 2, 1999. Claudine Barretto
, Rico Yan
, and Diether Ocampo
played the role of the main protagonists in the series. It was re-aired in 2008 through Studio 23
and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries. A 2011 remake, starring Lauren Young
, JM De Guzman
and Enrique Gil
, aired in ABS-CBN from March 28, 2011 to August 12, 2011.
Starting October 18, 2011, the Series is being re-aired through Cinema One Global a ABS-CBN International Subsidiary.
), the only daughter of Don Fernando (Juan Rodrigo), was raised as his darling princess. On her eighteenth birthday, she found out that her father has promised her hand in marriage to her childhood friend, Michael (Diether Ocampo
), and before the birthday party was over, she got kidnapped. She was rescued by a good Samaritan named Gabriel (Rico Yan
), whom she fell in love with. Michael, at the latter part of the story, became romantically involved with Via's best friend, Trina (Rica Peralejo
). As the story unfolds, Via ended up having to decide between the two men in her life, while learning more about her mother Magda (Jaclyn Jose) and fighting off her evil aunt Selina (Princess Punzalan).
In the story, Selina was one of the most influential characters, due to her desire to acquire the power and wealth of Don Fernando (Juan Rodrigo), her brother. She possesses intelligence in illegal tactics that made her stronger and she used people in order to manipulate them when a bombing in the departure of Via and her family to start a new life began. Via lived a new identity but came back to her family, and they all faced Selina one last time in dignity and Via restored peace in her family.
on the same day.
of Mara Clara
, during the first quarter of the year, ABS-CBN
announced that a remake of Mula Sa Puso is on works.
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...
television series originally aired by ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
from March 10, 1997 to April 2, 1999. Claudine Barretto
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
, Rico Yan
Rico Yan
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...
, and Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...
played the role of the main protagonists in the series. It was re-aired in 2008 through Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries. A 2011 remake, starring Lauren Young
Lauren Young
Lauren Anne Young is a Filipino-American actress who is part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group. She is the younger sister of actress and TV host, Megan Young.- Biography :...
, JM De Guzman
JM De Guzman
Juan Miguel De Guzman , popularly known by his screen name JM De Guzman, is a Filipino actor.-Biography:JM started his career as a print and TVC model. He was 4 years old when he was cast in Ang TV 2 , where his batchmates include Sarah Geronimo, Shaina Magdayao and Denise Laurel...
and Enrique Gil
Enrique Gil
Enrique Gil is a Filipino actor. He is currently under contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic.-Biography:Enrique Mari Bacay Gil was born on March 30, 1992 in Cebu City. He is the second son of Ricky and Bambi Gil. He has an older brother Enrique Javier and a younger sister Diandra Frances. He is a...
, aired in ABS-CBN from March 28, 2011 to August 12, 2011.
Starting October 18, 2011, the Series is being re-aired through Cinema One Global a ABS-CBN International Subsidiary.
Story
Via (Claudine BarrettoClaudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
), the only daughter of Don Fernando (Juan Rodrigo), was raised as his darling princess. On her eighteenth birthday, she found out that her father has promised her hand in marriage to her childhood friend, Michael (Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...
), and before the birthday party was over, she got kidnapped. She was rescued by a good Samaritan named Gabriel (Rico Yan
Rico Yan
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...
), whom she fell in love with. Michael, at the latter part of the story, became romantically involved with Via's best friend, Trina (Rica Peralejo
Rica Peralejo
Regina Carla "Rica" Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio is a Filipina actress, singer, and television host. She is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic. She studied Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University...
). As the story unfolds, Via ended up having to decide between the two men in her life, while learning more about her mother Magda (Jaclyn Jose) and fighting off her evil aunt Selina (Princess Punzalan).
In the story, Selina was one of the most influential characters, due to her desire to acquire the power and wealth of Don Fernando (Juan Rodrigo), her brother. She possesses intelligence in illegal tactics that made her stronger and she used people in order to manipulate them when a bombing in the departure of Via and her family to start a new life began. Via lived a new identity but came back to her family, and they all faced Selina one last time in dignity and Via restored peace in her family.
Main cast
- Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
as Olivia "Via" Pereira/Ella Peralta - the daughter of Don Fernando and Magdalena Pereira. She is the only heiress of Don Fernando's wealth, a good daughter and is Michael's childhood friend. She falls in love with Gabriel. The main protagonist in the story. - Rico YanRico YanRicardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...
as Gabriel Maglayon - A kind-hearted taxi driver who saved Via from the bad guys and later falls in love with Via. He is also Leo's brother. He is the love-interest of Via. - Rica PeralejoRica PeralejoRegina Carla "Rica" Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio is a Filipina actress, singer, and television host. She is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic. She studied Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University...
as Trina - Via's friend who fell in love with Michael. - Diether OcampoDiether OcampoDiether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...
as Michael Miranda† - Via's childhood friend and dies after being shot by Bagyo. In the movie version, he still alive and he is attending Via and Gabriel's wedding and now lives with Trina. - Patrick GarciaPatrick GarciaPatrick 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:...
as Warren - Gabriel's brother and the son of Corazon and Benjamin and Tom Tom's older brother. - Paula PeralejoPaula PeralejoPaula Peralejo is the stage name of Maria Elena Paula Peralejo, a Filipina actress born on the 29th June 1984. She is the sister of Filipina actress Rica Peralejo....
as Joei Madrigal - She is Via's Family friend whom Warren has a secret crush. - Princess Punzalan as Selina Pereira-Matias† - The main villain in the story, she is the cunning sister of Don Fernando (Juan Rodrigo). She perpetrated the acid attack which left a scar on Magda's face. She married Ysmael and had a daughter named Nicole and an older son named Gilbert. In the end, she was killed by a speeding truck after a duel with Via in an abandoned construction site. As she was dying a bloody death, the flashbacks of the horrible killings she committed were seen including killing the people in the bus and the death of her husband Ysmael. In the movie version, she was killed in a car explosion. Her character was given the moniker terminator because she repeatedly cheated death throughout the TV series.
Supporting cast
- 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 Magdalena Trinidad/Pereira - the lost mother of Via. She fell in love with Don Fernando and she has a scar face after surviving an acid attack by Selina. Later she married Don Fernando. - Eric Quizon as Manuel - Magda's brother and the serial killer in the TV version. In the movie version, He makes a cameo appearance as a guest in the film's wedding scene of Gabriel and Via.
- Juan Rodrigo as Don Fernando Pereira - He was Via's father, Criselda's husband and Magda's 2nd husband.
- Rio LocsinRio LocsinRio Locsin is the daughter of the movie actress Charito Garcia. Locsin appeared in sexy movies with Lorna Tolentino as her rival.She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. Now she's married to a former basketball player, Padim Israel. She had 3 daughters, Paula & Jabba , and...
as Corazon Rodrigo - She was Warren & Ton ton's mother and also Magda's childhood friend since high school. - 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 Edward Rodrigo - Corazon's husband. In the movie Version, He makes a cameo Appearance as a guest in the film's wedding scene of Gabriel and Via. - Efren Reyes Jr. as Ysmael Matias - Selina's husband and Nicole's and Jennifer's father and he was killed by his wife after he saved Via and Magdalena. In the Movie he was killed by Michael.
- Shaina MagdayaoShaina MagdayaoShaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:...
as Jennifer - Ysmael's younger daughter from another woman before Selina. - 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 Carmen Buencamino - Rafael's mother and also she survived from the shot by Selina. - Charito SolisCharito SolisCharito Solis was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. Acknowledged as one of the leading dramatic actresses of post-war Philippine cinema, she was tagged either as the "Anna Magnani of the Philippines" or as "the Meryl Streep of the Philippines."-Profile:Rosario Violeta...
as Agnes Delgado - Charlie Davao as Don Ricardo
- Snooky SernaSnooky SernaSnooky Serna is a Filipina film and television actress.-Early life:Being the daughter of actors Von Serna and Mila Ocampo, she started acting early in life via her 1970 landmark debut Wanted: Perfect Mother, where she immediately captured the hearts of Filipino audience as a cute, sweet and...
as Criselda - Don Fernando's wife (TV version) - Eula ValdezEula ValdezMaría Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....
as Criselda (Movie version) [She played as Selina Matias in 2011 Remake] - Anna Larrucea as Nicole Matias†- She is Ysmael's daughter and Jennifer's sister. She dies after being shot by Magda's brother Manuel. In the movie she was killed by Abdon.
- Jan Marini Alano as Mariel - She is the maid at Don Fernando's house and was Via's best friend. Later she was raped by Selina's goons and she was also Neal's girlfriend.
- Cherrie Pie Picache as Shirley - She was the woman who was hired by Selina. Later she betrayed Selina and escaped, she fell in love with Rafael. In the movie Version, she makes a cameo Appearance as a guest in the film's wedding scene of Gabriel and Via.
- Janice de BelenJanice de BelenJanice de Belen is a Filipina actress, commercial model and television host who was a GMA Network contract artist. She returns back to ABS-CBN via Budoy -Early life:...
as Connie - She is Jennifer's mother. - 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 Domingo - He was hired by Selina to pretend as Magda's other man. In the movie Version, He makes a cameo Appearance as a guest in the film's wedding scene of Gabriel and Via. - Via Veloso as Wendy (TV version)
- Andrea del RosarioAndrea del RosarioAndrea Marie del Rosario is a Filipina actress and model.She is part of the Star Magic talents. Later she decide to leave ABS-CBN to do projects on GMA-7.-Television:-References:...
as Wendy (Movie version) - Maricel LaxaMaricel LaxaMaricel Laxa is a Filipino comedian and actress. She performed in the 1992 movie "Iisa Pa Lamang" for which she won Best Supporting Actress awards in both the 1992 FAMAS Awards and 1992 Star Awards.She graduated with a degree of B.S...
as Atty. Elaine Regalado - Ramil Rodriguez as Atty. Miranda - Michael's father
- Eva Darren as Mrs. Miranda - Michael's mother
- Mark GilMark GilRaphael John Gil Eigenmann , better known as Mark Gil, is a Filipino actor.-Personal life:He is the son of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil. He is fourth Filipino, fourth Spanish, and half Swiss German American descent. He is the father of...
as Bagyo - He was the man who saved Selina from the car fire and he was killed by the police after he shot Michael. Selina's right hand - Ariel RiveraAriel RiveraJose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful...
as Rafael Buencamino - He is the son of Carmen. [He played as Don Fernando Pereira in 2011 Remake] - 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 :...
as Gilbert Matias- He was Selina's and Ysmael's older son and Nicole's and Jennifer's brother. - Candy PangilinanCandy PangilinanCandy Pangilinan is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She was widely criticised in 2009 after she insulted the Igorot people during a performance.-Television:*2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ... Mimi Estrella...
as Berta - Rafael's maid. - Rene Pangilinan as Michael Miranda's doctor after being shot by Bagyo.
- Anne Villegas as Tindeng - Mariel's mother and Magda's friend.
- Gerard Pizzaras as Neal
- Arman De Guzman as Gerry
- Lawrence David as Lando
- Ena Garcia as Anabelle
- Gina Alejar as Elena
- Kaye AbadKaye AbadKatherine Grace Cosme Abad , better known as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress. She is the sister of former child star, Sarah Jane Abad-Contreras, Kaye's sister Sarah Jane now married to a Kamikazee lead singer Jay Contreras.She is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
as Girl on bus - Ricardo Cepeda as Abdon (TV Series)
- Carlos Morales as Abdon (Movie version)
- Eagle Riggs as Roxee [He played Priscilla in 2011 Remake]
- Stefano Mori as Ton-Ton - Corazon & Edward's son
- Ronald Anonuevo as Groomsmen
- Ronaldo ValdezRonaldo ValdezRonaldo Valdez is a Filipino movie and television actor. Born Ronald James Gibbs in Manila, Philippines, he is the father of actor-singer Janno Gibbs.-Television:* "Glamorosa - Manolo...
as Benjamin - Lee Robin Salazar as Leo
- Gino Paul Guzman as Ronald
- Erika Fife as Cindy
- Lailani Navarro as Winnie
- Raymond Bagatsing as Nardo
Soundtrack
The series title was based in the theme song which was sung by Jude Michael in the original TV version. Roselle Nava sang the movie version. In 2010, the song was re-released as part of 60 Taon ng Musika at Soap Opera.Film
On February 10, 1999, the series was adapted into a film. The Movie was also released with the movie version of another hit soap Esperanza (TV series)Esperanza (TV series)
Esperanza is a Filipino primetime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN and Canal de las Estrellas in 1997 to 1999. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries....
on the same day.
Ratings
The series became consistent in its story plot so it was well received by the public. Its pilot episode was 37.9%, the highest rating was 56.5% NUTAM and 53.7% MEGA MANILA, while the average was 45.2%.Remake
After the success of the remakeMara Clara (2010 TV series)
Mara Clara is a Philippine television drama which aired on ABS-CBN from 2010 to 2011. It is a remake is based on the 1992 original television series of the same name.-Adaptation:...
of Mara Clara
Mara Clara
Mara Clara is a Filipino primetime television drama that was boned ABS-CBN which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. It is based on a novel of the same title by Emil Cruz Jr...
, during the first quarter of the year, ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
announced that a remake of Mula Sa Puso is on works.