Tabing Ilog
Encyclopedia
Tabing Ilog is a youth-oriented Filipino
television
drama series which aired on ABS-CBN
Channel 2 for more than four years from 1999 to the early 2000s. It was topbilled by Paula Peralejo
, John Lloyd Cruz
, Patrick Garcia
, Jodi Sta. Maria, Paolo Contis
, Desiree del Valle
, Baron Geisler
and Kaye Abad
which the story circulates on their friendship and find their paths in finding new friends.
The premise of the series focuses on the friendship of Best Friends Anne (Paula Peralejo
) and Eds (Kaye Abad
). And how the characters of Badong, James, Rovic, Fonzy, Corrine and George entered their lives forming them as a gang.
Original minor characters:
In July 2003, additional characters were introduced which include:
Philippines
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drama series which aired on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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Channel 2 for more than four years from 1999 to the early 2000s. It was topbilled by Paula Peralejo
Paula Peralejo
Paula 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....
, John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
, 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:...
, Jodi Sta. Maria, Paolo Contis
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
, 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...
, Baron Geisler
Baron Geisler
Baron Frederick von Geisler is a Filipino actor, the son of a Filipina mother and a German American father who was stationed at the former U.S. military base in Angeles City...
and 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...
which the story circulates on their friendship and find their paths in finding new friends.
The premise of the series focuses on the friendship of Best Friends Anne (Paula Peralejo
Paula Peralejo
Paula 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....
) and Eds (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...
). And how the characters of Badong, James, Rovic, Fonzy, Corrine and George entered their lives forming them as a gang.
Cast
Among the Original Main Characters that were launched in 1999 include:- 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 Eds / Ponyang / Epifania delos Santos-Mercado - 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....
Anne / Angela de Guzman - John Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
as Rovic / Ronaldo Victor Mercado - Jodi Sta. Maria as George / Georgina Fuentebella
- 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 James / Jaime Collantes - Paolo ContisPaolo ContisPaolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
as Badong / Salvador Magtibay - Baron GeislerBaron GeislerBaron Frederick von Geisler is a Filipino actor, the son of a Filipina mother and a German American father who was stationed at the former U.S. military base in Angeles City...
as Fonzy / Alfonso Ledesma - 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 Corrinne Ledesma
Original minor characters:
- Trina Zuniga as Marie / Cecile Dela Rhea
- Carol BanawaCarol BanawaCarol Claire Aguilar Banawa , better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa, is a US-based Filipina singer and actress. She was born in Pasay City to Albino and Cirila Banawa. She has two siblings, Alexander and Cherry. She was raised in Batangas...
as Andoy / Andrea
In July 2003, additional characters were introduced which include:
- Camille PratsCamille PratsCamille Prats is a Filipina actress. Her full name is Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats. After her pregnancy, she came back on her Home Network GMA-7 to play Lily Cervantes in the drama series Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?...
as Natasha - Juddha PaoloJuddha Paolo-Biography:Juddha grew up in the States. He came to the Philippines to join the Philippine amateur boxing team. Instead, he found his way to show business. He became a Star Magic talent. He was launched later under Star Magic Batch 9...
as Roy - Angelene Aguilar as Patpi
- Paolo Paraiso as Dodge
- Maoui David as Hillary
- Brian Tan as Jiggs
Supporting cast
- 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 Anne's sister. She only appears on flash back scenes. She was the ex-girlfriend of James who committed suicide. - Ian GalliguezIan GalliguezIan Galliguez is a Filipino actress known for her comedic role in the television show "Labs ko si Babe". She has appeared on numerous shows on the ABS-CBN network.-Background:...
as Sabrina - Caridad Sanchez as Lola Juling (Rovic's grandmother)
- Angel Aquino as Tita Pia (George's stepmother)
- Matt Ranillo III as Carlos Fuentebella (George's father)
- Susan Africa as Esperanza 'Esper' Magtibay (Badong's mother)
- Pen Medina as Epifanio 'Panyong' delos Santos (Eds' father)
- Daria Ramirez as Azon delos Santos (Eds' mother)
- Mylene DizonMylene DizonMylene Lilibeth Dizon is a Filipina actress and model. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic, being an alumna of Batch 2...
as Jennifer 'Jerry' Ricafort (James' cousin) - Mico PalancaMico Palanca-Personal life:His older brother is actor Bernard Palanca and his maternal grandfather is actor Armando Goyena. He has some Chinese ancestry from his father's side.- Filmography :-External links:...
as Perry - Janette McBrideJanette McBrideJanette Heather McBride, also known as Janet McBride , is an Filipino-Australian actress currently active in the Philippines...
as Fair - Rafael Rosell IV as Oliver McFuller
- Leandro Muñoz as Fran Ledesma (Fonzy & Corrinne's stepbrother)
- 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 Cynthia Ledesma (Fonzy & Corrinne's stepsister) - Lito Legaspi as Francisco Ledesma (Fonzy & Corrinne's father)
- Gio Alvarez as Boyet delos Santos (Eds' older brother)
- Dimples RomanaDimples RomanaDimples Romana is a Filipina actress and commercial model.-Education:Romana finished an International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College.-Career:...
as Jacqueline/Jackie - Eugene DomingoEugene DomingoEugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...
as Badong & Corrinne's drama class professor - Dan FernandezDan FernandezDan Fernandez is the Lead Product Manager for Visual Studio Express at Microsoft corporation. He has worked for Microsoft since 2001 most recently he was the C# Product Manager. Dan is a frequent speaker at events like Developer Days, TechEd, and Visual Studio Connections...
as Tito Jun (Rovic's stepfather) - Beth Tamayo as Sonia
- Al TantayAl TantayAl Tantay is a Filipino film actor, writer, and director and the former husband of Rio Locsin, with whom he made several movies, including Rizza Jones, Showgirl , Love Affair , Wild Animals , and Bilibid Boys...
as Anne's father - Efren Reyes, Jr as Badong's father
- Gerard Pizzaras
- Romaro Salcedo as Ryan Cervantes
Trivia
- At the time it started the most popular loveteam among the four pairs is 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...
and John Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
. The loveteam of 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:...
and 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....
became well-known in the teleserye Mula Sa PusoMula Sa PusoMula 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...
with Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
. - 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....
didn't appear on the last two episodes of the series. She was supposed to be the maid of honor of 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...
in the wedding scene with John Lloyd Cruz. She was then replaced by Jodi Sta. Maria. - Barbie AlmalbisBarbie Almalbis* Dahilan* Give Yourself Away* Overdrive * Damsel* Sorry Song* Parading* Little Miss Spider* High * Summer Day* Pag-alis* For The World...
sung the theme song, 'Tabing-Ilog'. - The show was shot mostly in Pagsanjan, Laguna.
- It was tagged as the Philippine version of Dawson's CreekDawson's CreekDawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series which debuted on January 20, 1998, on The WB Television Network and was produced by Sony Pictures Television. The show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and in Boston, Massachusetts, during the later seasons...
. - Among the 4 pairs that were originally launched, 3 of them were once real-life sweethearts. The exception being Paula Peralejo and Patrick Garcia, having never been romantically involved in real life.
- In the show, Paolo Contis and Kaye Abad's character was portrayed as best friends. Few people know that they are really the best of friends off-cam.
- The show was "reformatted" in July 2003, with the show introducing new characters.