Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas is a past Teleserye of ABS-CBN
. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time.
The series stars four of the brightest and award-winning performers, Diether Ocampo
(Best Actor, Star Awards for TV), Angelika dela Cruz (Best New Actress, Star Awards for Movies), Jericho Rosales
(Best Actor, Star Awards for TV) and Kristine Hermosa
(Box-Office Queen, Star Awards for Movies).
and Christian Soriano Jericho Rosales
are two young souls who lives interwine and faith sets them up in an endless love story of their lives but Arabella does not know what harm will bring when she falls for Christian the man who she is fated to love will discover that one part of her family is part of Christian's painful pasts,
The story concentrates on Arabella "Ara" Garcia Kristine Hermosa
who had to forlong, working for a living and gave up her dreams of fulfilling a college education to help her grandmother, Arabella's simple life crosses paths with a passenger on the ship where she works on as a part time tour guide the dashing Christian Sorianno Jericho Rosales
who comes on board on the fateful ride, Christian is the grandson of the Multi-Media Queen Dona Valeria or called by her firm and co workers "DVV" Gloria Romero (actress)
who holds a multimedia publishing firm she wants to pull down Christians wings and attempts to hold the business and negotiations held by the company. Christian is smitten by Ara's beauty and after an uncertain accident attempting Ara to fall off the ship to go after her picture Christian saves Ara but are unable to go back on the ship and are left on an isolated beautiful island.
Christian and Ara get to know each other better having the moments of their lives, Christian and Ara go back to normal but both cannot hinder their feelings with Ara falling for Christian and offered work by Dona Valeria, Dona Valeria, on the other hand does not like Christian's choice of picking Ara, Ara also catches Christian's mentally-disabled sisters attention with stories also heard by Dona Valeria, Little did they know that their love will not last for long.
With a past, so unkind to Ara, and Christian there is also those against their relationship Francine Desiree del Valle
the cunning ex, who is also Dona Valera's Assailant in all situations regarding Christian personal, and nonpersonal commitments, and Arabella's trusted friends Newton Marvin Agustin
and Shayne Kaye Abad
Newton has always grew fond for Ara growing up although turned down because of Ara's personal beliefs on their friendship and Shayne, the aspiring singer, who wants to make it big and tries to get Newton's personal interests, even though Ara has no feelings for Newton. The duo also help Ara sustain her confidence, and integrity with her and Christian's relationship.
But creeping back are those who will break them apart because of lies, deceit, and even personal vengeance causing harm to Elizabeth Cherry Pie Picache
Dona Valeria kept her out of the picture causing her to go to jail and manipulate her every move after loving Dona Valeria's son Richard Gary Estrada
long time ago,
As Elizabeth comes home the homecoming also brings a toll as Christian finds out the truth about Elizabeth causing Ara to plead for all the sins and mistakes her family has given to their clan. but Christian is out of anger and disbelief thinking Ara is a liar, losing his honesty and trust to her insanity causes panic leading Ara, running away but in a lead of events Ara falls in the hands of someone else. And as for Christian he will be saved by an unknown woman.
sees Arabella as an inspiration in his paintings saving her from harm and both facing personal heartache, Leo brings Arabella to his political family and works as household help as an opportunity.
Meanwhile, Mary Ann Angelika de la Cruz
on the other hand saves Christian from a suicidal attempt to kill himself.
When Mary Ann and Christian cross paths an unlikely bond happens with Christian starting to recover from his trauma and insane breakdown he helps Mary-Ann with her dream of becoming an aspiring singer. And so does Leo and Arabella who now enters his world
all four fall for their opposites but who will love who?
The tale deepens as Christian and Ara meet again and Leo and Mary Ann are afraid to lose their respective loves in their new lives.
How long can Christian and Ara, face one another as they get back into each others arms and how will Leo and Mary-Ann feel?
Top 5 Highest Rated Phil. TV Program
Source: AGBNielsen Philippines
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 ...
. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time.
The series stars four of the brightest and award-winning performers, 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...
(Best Actor, Star Awards for TV), Angelika dela Cruz (Best New Actress, Star Awards for Movies), Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
(Best Actor, Star Awards for TV) and Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
(Box-Office Queen, Star Awards for Movies).
Plot
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (Timeless Love) is a Love Story about four people with starcrossed paths Arabella Garcia Kristine HermosaKristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
and Christian Soriano Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
are two young souls who lives interwine and faith sets them up in an endless love story of their lives but Arabella does not know what harm will bring when she falls for Christian the man who she is fated to love will discover that one part of her family is part of Christian's painful pasts,
Story
In this Soap Opera Masterpiece... Two Lives... and One Love story will change everything in a World where love will never end.The story concentrates on Arabella "Ara" Garcia Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
who had to forlong, working for a living and gave up her dreams of fulfilling a college education to help her grandmother, Arabella's simple life crosses paths with a passenger on the ship where she works on as a part time tour guide the dashing Christian Sorianno Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
who comes on board on the fateful ride, Christian is the grandson of the Multi-Media Queen Dona Valeria or called by her firm and co workers "DVV" Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Romero is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman , Nagbabagang Luha and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana...
who holds a multimedia publishing firm she wants to pull down Christians wings and attempts to hold the business and negotiations held by the company. Christian is smitten by Ara's beauty and after an uncertain accident attempting Ara to fall off the ship to go after her picture Christian saves Ara but are unable to go back on the ship and are left on an isolated beautiful island.
Christian and Ara get to know each other better having the moments of their lives, Christian and Ara go back to normal but both cannot hinder their feelings with Ara falling for Christian and offered work by Dona Valeria, Dona Valeria, on the other hand does not like Christian's choice of picking Ara, Ara also catches Christian's mentally-disabled sisters attention with stories also heard by Dona Valeria, Little did they know that their love will not last for long.
With a past, so unkind to Ara, and Christian there is also those against their relationship Francine Desiree del Valle
Desiree del Valle
Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham, better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle , is a Filipina actress born from American father and Filipina mother...
the cunning ex, who is also Dona Valera's Assailant in all situations regarding Christian personal, and nonpersonal commitments, and Arabella's trusted friends Newton Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
and Shayne Kaye Abad
Kaye Abad
Katherine 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...
Newton has always grew fond for Ara growing up although turned down because of Ara's personal beliefs on their friendship and Shayne, the aspiring singer, who wants to make it big and tries to get Newton's personal interests, even though Ara has no feelings for Newton. The duo also help Ara sustain her confidence, and integrity with her and Christian's relationship.
But creeping back are those who will break them apart because of lies, deceit, and even personal vengeance causing harm to Elizabeth Cherry Pie Picache
Cherry Pie Picache
Cherry Pie Castro Picache is a Filipina actress and screenwriter who has starred T.V. and films and has worked as a model for modelling Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol.Picache attended St. Mary's College in Mo...
Dona Valeria kept her out of the picture causing her to go to jail and manipulate her every move after loving Dona Valeria's son Richard Gary Estrada
Gary Estrada
Gary Ejercito, better known as Gary Estrada, is a television and movie star in the Philippines. He is renowned for his movies, athletic physique, and cleanly handsome face...
long time ago,
As Elizabeth comes home the homecoming also brings a toll as Christian finds out the truth about Elizabeth causing Ara to plead for all the sins and mistakes her family has given to their clan. but Christian is out of anger and disbelief thinking Ara is a liar, losing his honesty and trust to her insanity causes panic leading Ara, running away but in a lead of events Ara falls in the hands of someone else. And as for Christian he will be saved by an unknown woman.
The New Chapter
Leo Madrigal Diether OcampoDiether 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...
sees Arabella as an inspiration in his paintings saving her from harm and both facing personal heartache, Leo brings Arabella to his political family and works as household help as an opportunity.
Meanwhile, Mary Ann Angelika de la Cruz
Angelika de la Cruz
Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika de la Cruz , is a Filipina actress and singer. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in television shows and movies...
on the other hand saves Christian from a suicidal attempt to kill himself.
When Mary Ann and Christian cross paths an unlikely bond happens with Christian starting to recover from his trauma and insane breakdown he helps Mary-Ann with her dream of becoming an aspiring singer. And so does Leo and Arabella who now enters his world
all four fall for their opposites but who will love who?
The tale deepens as Christian and Ara meet again and Leo and Mary Ann are afraid to lose their respective loves in their new lives.
How long can Christian and Ara, face one another as they get back into each others arms and how will Leo and Mary-Ann feel?
Main cast and characters
- Jericho RosalesJericho RosalesJericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
as Christian Soriano-A Man who is all on business but luxury and success is all he wants his fate will define when he meets Arabella and as they intercross he finds out the truth of Arabella's family and what he has been looking for along but after going insane and Arabella is brought into another persons arm and finds out Arabella was caught in an accident, and meets Mary Ann and interfaces a brighter young woman who will change his insights in life but what if Arabella and him face again? - Kristine HermosaKristine HermosaKristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
as Arabella Grace Garcia-The Young Woman who will be the love of Christian her one true love she met onboard and Leonardo "Leo" the man who offers her and showers her love from all the disaster who will she pick between these two men the one true love or the man she loves now? - 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 Leonardo Madrigal III-From a rich family encounters Arabella a woman he can not take his eyes off and sees his beauty and decides to save Arabella but what if everything wants in this world unites him to keep Arabella to himself wll he let her go or make himself love her in the new chapter of this love story? - Angelika dela Cruz as Mary Ann Santos-The singer who enters in the new chapter of their love story her dreams are what bring her to a happy world but when she encounters Christian a man on the verge of suicide she becomes the fundamental part of his heart will she ever let go of Christian the one who sees her talent even though of her presence and her background and comes from a different world?
Minor cast and characters
- Marvin AgustinMarvin AgustínMarvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
as Newton - 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 Shane Diwata - Gloria RomeroGloria RomeroGloria J. Romero is a former California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.-Early life and career:...
as Doña Valeria Valencia/ DVV - Joel Torre as Anton Garcia
- Cherry Pie PicacheCherry Pie PicacheCherry Pie Castro Picache is a Filipina actress and screenwriter who has starred T.V. and films and has worked as a model for modelling Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol.Picache attended St. Mary's College in Mo...
as Elizabeth/Yvette Valencia - Desiree Del ValleDesiree del ValleDesirée Lois del Valle Dunham, better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle , is a Filipina actress born from American father and Filipina mother...
as Francine - Caridad Sanchez as Choleng
- 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 Ramon Madrigal - Gary EstradaGary EstradaGary Ejercito, better known as Gary Estrada, is a television and movie star in the Philippines. He is renowned for his movies, athletic physique, and cleanly handsome face...
as Richard Valencia - Ilonah Jean as Rhodora Soriano
- Bong Regala as Emilio Soriano
- Bon Vibar as Nicanor Soriano
- Nina Ricci Alagao as Bettina
- Minnie Aguilar as Shane's Mother
- Ward Luarca as Orly
- Marithez Samson as Lucy
- Cholo Escaño as Einstein
- Crispin Pineda as Orly
- Serena Dalrymple as Rain Soriano
- Julia ClareteJulia ClareteEda Giselle Rosetta N. Clarete, better known by her screen name Julia Clarete , is a Filipina singer and actress, both for theater and film. She was launched as a member of Star Circle Batch 4 in 1996....
as Denise - Karlo Enriquez as Young Nicanor
- Troy Martino as Shane's Father
- Kimberly Diaz as Einstein's Wife
- Carla HumphriesCarla HumphriesCarla Humphries is a commercial model and actress in the Philippines. In her acting roles, she is sometimes credited as Carla Humphries Loren or Carla Loren....
as Christian's Secretary - Tin Arnaldo as Young Valeria
- Boy AbundaBoy AbundaEugenio "Boy" R. Abunda, Jr. is a Filipino television host, publicist, talent manager and celebrity endorser. He is dubbed as the "King of Talk" in local show business.-Early life:Boy Abunda was born in Borongan City, Eastern Samar...
as Himself - Karlina Bayot as Socorro Soriano
- Kris AquinoKris AquinoKristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
as Herself - Roderick Paulate as Truman
- Suzette Ranillo as Jake
- Robby Mananquil as Perry
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Marcelo Madrigal
- Teresa Garcia
- Khalila Aguiluz
- Vangie Labalan
- Errol Dionisio†
- Efren Reyes Jr.
Soundtrack
- Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas - performed by Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
- Maybe - performed by King
- Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang - performed by Angelika dela Cruz
- Habang May Buhay - performed by Angelika dela Cruz
- Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin - performed by Angelika dela Cruz
- I Believe in You and Me - performed by Angelika dela Cruz and Jericho RosalesJericho RosalesJericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
- Looking through the Eyes of Love - performed by Angelika dela Cruz
- Kung Ako Na Lang Sana - performed by Angelika dela Cruz
- Special Memory - performed by 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...
- You've Made Me Stronger - performed by 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...
- Stop Think - performed by 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...
Production credits
- Directions: Jerome Chavez-Pobocan and FM Reyes
- Creative Manager: Ricardo Lee
- Head Writer: Henry King Quitain
- Episode Writers: Ma. Regina Amigo, Dindo Perez, Aileen Sempio-Viray, Francis Passion
- Contributing Writers: Denise O'Hara, Mel Francis Santos, Jarell Serencio
- Executive Producers: Des de Guzman, Charo Santos-Concio, and Malou Santos
- Supervising Producer: Anna Goma
- Assistant Director: Aljon Albina
Trivia
- This series was shown in the following countries with a title "Timeless":
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Malaysia -
Brunei -
Indonesia -
Cambodia -
Singapore on SensasiSensasiSensasi - which means 'Sensation' in Malay, is the first and only dedicated Malay channel that showcases a large variety of programmes ranging from dramas, movies, entertainment and variety, documentaries to other magazine programmes. This channel aims to present the best and latest entertainment...
(Cable channel in Malay language beginning May 2008) -
Cameroon -
Kenya -
Ghana -
Tanzania -
Zambia
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- The original theme for the series was Jessa Zaragoza's version of "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" from her album Kahit Na Ilang Umaga. It was eventually replaced by a re-recording of the Sharon Cuneta original, performed also by its original singer Sharon Cuneta and used both Versions in the Television Series.
- Two weddings were shot as a finale for this series, one with Ara and Christian and the other one with Ara and Leo.
- The viewers decided on which ending is going to air through text messagingText messagingText messaging, or texting, refers to the exchange of brief written text messages between fixed-line phone or mobile phone and fixed or portable devices over a network...
, first in the world's television history. - The Filipino ChannelThe Filipino ChannelThe Filipino Channel is an international television station owned by the Philippine-based multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is currently available in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. It has over two million subscribers in these...
viewers abroad decided on which ending is going to air through online voting on the ABS-CBN website. - After Christian and Ara's wedding was aired as the official finale of the series, Leo and Ara's wedding was also aired the next evening as a TV special.
- This was the comeback project of actress Angelika dela Cruz to ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
after being with GMA 7 for quite some time.
Reception
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas was considered as one of the best soap operas in the Philippine TV history by most of the critics and audiences. Its highest rating was 49.3%, while the lowest was 38.7%. Its overall ratings was 39.4%.Top 5 Highest Rated Phil. TV Program
| Rank | TV Series | TV Station | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | 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 ... |
49.3% |
| 2 | Bituin Bituin Bituin is a Filipino soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 2002 to May 2003. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree Del Valle, together with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil... |
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 ... |
48.7% |
| 3 | Mulawin Mulawin Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired... |
GMA-7 | 48.6% |
| 4 | Marina Marina (TV series) Marina was the first fantasy series, a fantaserye, of Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN. It was first aired on February 2004, starring drama actress Claudine Barretto.-Synopsis:... |
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 ... |
47.2% |
| 5 | Basta't Kasama Kita Basta't Kasama Kita Basta't Kasama Kita was an ABS-CBN primetime series starring Robin Padilla and Judy Ann Santos. The show also aired worldwide on ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel and on a two week delay on the International Channel in the United States.The TV series re-aired on PTV in 2005-2006 and in 2010-2011 it... |
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 ... |
46.0% |
Source: AGBNielsen Philippines