My Lover, My Wife
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My Lover, My Wife was a television
drama series developed by GMA Network
starring Nadine Samonte
, Luis Alandy
, and Maxene Magalona
. The show premiered on February 28, 2011 replacing Koreana
. The series premiered to positive critical feedback and impressive viewership.
) and Arthur (Marco Alcaraz
), a medical student, falling helplessly in love with each other. Arthur's mother, however, disapproves of the relationship. She sends Arthur to the US, and though the two try to maintain a long-distance relationship, they soon lose contact, leaving Vivian brokenhearted.
Years later, Vivian finds herself a job as a receptionist for the Romero Surgi-Clinic – and she encounters Arthur in the clinic. Old feelings resurface between the two, but their love story simply proves to be impossible to resume as Vivian learns that Arthur is already married to April (Nadine Samonte
), a cosmetic surgeon and daughter of Dr. Charity Romero (Carmi Martin), the owner of the clinic. Vivian pushes aside her feelings for Arthur and forces herself to fall for Lawrence (Luis Alandy
), a suitor she met at the clinic, and not long after marries him. Happiness, however, will still elude Vivian and Arthur.
The lover, the wife, and the husband find themselves living in one house – though which is which remain unclear, as Vivian is the wife of Lawrence, but April is the wife of Arthur … and for now, Arthur is Lawrence.
But the truth will soon catch up on them, as love proves to be much more powerful than the lies that have trapped their hearts.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
drama series developed 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...
starring Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
, Luis Alandy
Luis Alandy
Adrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...
, and Maxene Magalona
Maxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipina actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife.-Personal life:...
. The show premiered on February 28, 2011 replacing Koreana
Koreana (TV series)
Koreana is a Filipino drama series produced by GMA Network. It stars Kris Bernal, Saab Magalona, Steven Silva and Rocco Nacino. This series is directed by Gil Tejada, Jr. and premiered October 11, 2010 on GMA Haponalo block...
. The series premiered to positive critical feedback and impressive viewership.
Story
My Lover, My Wife tells the story of three hearts caught in a web of deceit and the struggle for truth, using plastic surgery as a key plot device, and is set against the backdrop of a police investigation.Love
It all begins with Vivian (Maxene MagalonaMaxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipina actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife.-Personal life:...
) and Arthur (Marco Alcaraz
Marco Alcaraz
Marco Alcaraz is a Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo.-Television:...
), a medical student, falling helplessly in love with each other. Arthur's mother, however, disapproves of the relationship. She sends Arthur to the US, and though the two try to maintain a long-distance relationship, they soon lose contact, leaving Vivian brokenhearted.
Years later, Vivian finds herself a job as a receptionist for the Romero Surgi-Clinic – and she encounters Arthur in the clinic. Old feelings resurface between the two, but their love story simply proves to be impossible to resume as Vivian learns that Arthur is already married to April (Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
), a cosmetic surgeon and daughter of Dr. Charity Romero (Carmi Martin), the owner of the clinic. Vivian pushes aside her feelings for Arthur and forces herself to fall for Lawrence (Luis Alandy
Luis Alandy
Adrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...
), a suitor she met at the clinic, and not long after marries him. Happiness, however, will still elude Vivian and Arthur.
Lies
Vivian soon finds out that Lawrence is a wife beater, and gets stuck in an unhappy marriage with him, even when they have a child; Arthur, unable to deal with his lingering feelings for Vivian, grows cold towards April – resulting in April having an affair. Arthur finds out about this, and in the heated confrontation that ensues, April accidentally shoots her lover. Charity bribes Lawrence to help April and Arthur escape the authorities, but as the three are about to escape, Lawrence and Arthur figure in an accident that burns Lawrence’s body beyond recognition and leaves Arthur severely burned.Deception
The police only find two bodies in the wreckage, and assume those to be of the pilot’s and Arthur’s. Charity and April then embark on the deception that will change everything – they reconstruct Arthur’s face to look exactly like Lawrence’s! Upon gaining consciousness, Arthur is disgusted with what his wife and mother-in-law have done… but also sees it as an opportunity to go back to Vivian, even if it means assuming the identity of Lawrence. Vivian initially rejects “Lawrence’s” attempt at redemption, but soon believes that her husband has changed, and begins to love “Lawrence” as she did Arthur – not knowing that it really is Arthur pretending to be her husband.Betrayal
April, however, is not about to give Arthur up that easily, and chooses to fight for her right as the real wife of Arthur, who is now living the life of Lawrence. She drugs Arthur and fools him to spend the night with her. She then gets pregnant, barges into Vivian’s home and declares that she will stay there. Vivian protests but is unable to do anything but tolerate the situation she has found herself in – for her child, but also for the love she feels for the person she believes is her husband.The lover, the wife, and the husband find themselves living in one house – though which is which remain unclear, as Vivian is the wife of Lawrence, but April is the wife of Arthur … and for now, Arthur is Lawrence.
But the truth will soon catch up on them, as love proves to be much more powerful than the lies that have trapped their hearts.
Main Cast
- Nadine SamonteNadine SamonteNadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
as April Romero-Salvador - Maxene MagalonaMaxene MagalonaMaxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipina actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife.-Personal life:...
as Vivian Torres-Delgado - Luis AlandyLuis AlandyAdrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...
as Lawrence Delgado / Arthur Salvador
Recurring Cast
- Carmi Martin as Charity Romero
- Ernie Garcia as Ramon, Vivian's father
- Maybelyn Dela Cruz as Ellen, Vivian's older sister
- Jace Flores as Cesar
- Dion IgnacioDion IgnacioDion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....
as Jordan, SPO1 Castro's brother who will have a hand in discovering the truth about Arthur. - Princess SnellPrincess SnellPrincess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....
as Hazel - Prince StefanPrince StefanStephan 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...
as Dong - Rox MontealegreRox MontealegreRoxanne C. Montealegre better known simply as Rox Montealegre is a Filipina actress and one of the finalist of starstruck V...
as Lyka - Zyrael Jestre as Nicco Delgado, Vivian and Lawrence's son
Guest Stars
- Marco AlcarazMarco AlcarazMarco Alcaraz is a Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo.-Television:...
as Arthur Salvador - Richard Quan as SPO1 Arnel Castro, the head investigator of the case against April and Arthur. He dies in the course of the investigation.
- Mia Pangyarihan as Bianca