Sa Ngalan ng Ina
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Sa Ngalan ng Ina is a Filipino drama
series by TV5
. This is the first offering of TV5 Mini Serye which will set to air only for a month. It aired on October 3 after Wil Time Bigtime
.
after eight years of hiatus from the United States
. Another project of Aunor is a biopic about the life of Emilio Aguinaldo
. This is also marks the reunion of Aunor with former husband Christopher de Leon
along with their son Ian de Leon. They also worked in the film, I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa in 1986. Another actor added to the cast is Bembol Roco
whom he had with Aunor and De Leon in the movie Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos. This is also the first primetime series of Eugene Domingo
with TV5, her projects on TV5 were Ha Ha Hayop, Inday Wanda and Lucky Numbers. This is also marks the return of director Mario O'Hara along with independent director Jon Red. O'Hara also worked with Aunor, De Leon and Roco as the director of Tatlong taong walang Diyos
. Among those were added are young TV5 talents. After Rod Santiago's The Sisters
, this is also Nadine Samonte
's second project with the network after her transfer from GMA Network
and her first team with Joross Gamboa
who was from rival talent search Star Circle Quest
. This is also the second primetime project of Star Factor winner Eula Caballero
. This is also the second project of Karel Marquez
and her first project playing a non-antagonist role and Alwyn Uytingco
playing a rebellious role. Both of them worked in Babaeng Hampaslupa.
, and Antipolo
. The provincial capitol of Verano is seen at the Batangas Provincial Capitol in Batangas City while the offices of the Governor of Verano and Mayor of Salvacion is at the Taal Municipal Hall.
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...
series by TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
. This is the first offering of TV5 Mini Serye which will set to air only for a month. It aired on October 3 after Wil Time Bigtime
Wil Time Bigtime
Wil Time Bigtime is a Philippine primetime variety game show broadcast by TV5. The show premiered on October 23, 2010 with its main host Willie Revillame. It is produced by Wil Productions, Inc. and airs daily from Mondays to Fridays and Saturdays...
.
Casting
This marks the television return of Nora AunorNora Aunor
Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
after eight years of hiatus from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Another project of Aunor is a biopic about the life of Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. He played an instrumental role during the Philippines' revolution against Spain, and the subsequent Philippine-American War or War of Philippine Independence that resisted American occupation...
. This is also marks the reunion of Aunor with former husband Christopher de Leon
Christopher De Leon
-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
along with their son Ian de Leon. They also worked in the film, I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa in 1986. Another actor added to the cast is Bembol Roco
Bembol Roco
Rafael Roco, Jr. is an award-winining Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. Though he acts in his country's films, he also had a small role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The...
whom he had with Aunor and De Leon in the movie Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos. This is also the first primetime series of Eugene Domingo
Eugene Domingo
Eugene 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...
with TV5, her projects on TV5 were Ha Ha Hayop, Inday Wanda and Lucky Numbers. This is also marks the return of director Mario O'Hara along with independent director Jon Red. O'Hara also worked with Aunor, De Leon and Roco as the director of Tatlong taong walang Diyos
Tatlong taong walang Diyos
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is a 1976 award-winning Filipino Film by Mario O'Hara starred by Nora Aunor , Christopher De Leon and Bembol Roco .-Plot:...
. Among those were added are young TV5 talents. After Rod Santiago's The Sisters
Rod Santiago's The Sisters
Rod Santiago's The Sisters is the first TV adaptation of the classic Pinoy comic series written by Rod Santiago, which is the third dramaserye aired in Philippines by TV5 and starred by Nadine Samonte along with Leandro Muñoz and is directed by Joyce Bernal and Argel Joseph...
, this is also Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
's second project with the network after her transfer from 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...
and her first team with Joross Gamboa
Joross Gamboa
John Ross Sanchez Gamboa, better known by his screen name Joross Gamboa , is a Filipino actor who is now a former GMA Network contract artist after moving back to ABS-CBN.-New career:...
who was from rival talent search Star Circle Quest
Star Circle Quest
Star Circle Quest was a reality-based talent search in where at least 10 teen-aged contestants, called as "Questors", will undergo talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. Every week, one will be eliminated and the last Questor who will remain...
. This is also the second primetime project of Star Factor winner Eula Caballero
Eula Caballero
Lou Eula May Caballero Simo is a Filipina actress. She is well-known for being one of the prime time princess of TV5 and the first Star Factor grand winner held at Ynares Sports Arena last December 5, 2010...
. This is also the second project of Karel Marquez
Karel Marquez
Karla Ysabel Marquez Santos-Go , known as Karel Marquez is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and TV host who currently signed under GMA Network. Before joining Kapuso Network, she was part of ABS-CBN Talent Management & Development Center...
and her first project playing a non-antagonist role and Alwyn Uytingco
Alwyn Uytingco
Cipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center...
playing a rebellious role. Both of them worked in Babaeng Hampaslupa.
Location
The production is shot in Taal, BatangasTaal, Batangas
Taal is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 51,459 people in 8,451 households.It is the Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines...
, and Antipolo
Antipolo
Antipolo is a city in the Philippines located in the province of Rizal; about 25 kilometers east of Manila. It is the largest city in the Calabarzon Region in terms of population...
. The provincial capitol of Verano is seen at the Batangas Provincial Capitol in Batangas City while the offices of the Governor of Verano and Mayor of Salvacion is at the Taal Municipal Hall.
Plot
Elena Deogracias (Nora Aunor) is a second wife of a politician. While running for governor of the province of Verano, her husband, Armando Deogracias (Bembol Roco) was assassinated by a grenade explosion. This leads for the Party to replace Amang. They decided for Elena to be his substitute and won as governor of Verano.Main Cast
- Governor Elena Toribio vda de. Deogracias (Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
): She was a former housemaid of the Deogracias who eventually became the second wife of Armando Deogracias. After the assassination of Amang, the people of Salvacion decided that it's time for Elena to continue Amang's candidacy for governor of Verano where she will be battling Pepe Ilustre, her former love. She is always wearing black clothes because she is grieving over corruption in the province. - Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre (Christopher de LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
): A paraplegic governor of the province of Verano whom he has a past with Elena before he married Lucia. He will be eventually be Elena's opponent in the elections. But in the end, he will help Elena in her fight against corruption.
Supporting Cast
- Lucia Ilustre (Rosanna RocesRosanna RocesJennifer Adriano-Molina , better known by her stage names Rosanna Roces and Osang, is a Filipina actress, known in the early 1990s as one of the hottest actresses. She was a contract star of Seiko films from 1994 to 1996, introduced initially as "Ana Maceda"...
): The wife of Pepe. She will do everything for her husband to win over Elena. She is having an affair with Zaldy. - Pacita Toribio (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...
): Elena's younger sister. Along with Elena's daughter Elsa, she will be helping her sister on her campaign for the elections. She had a deep crush on Zaldy. But, she was later killed by Zaldy. - Zaldy Sanchez (Ian de Leon): A loyal bodyguard of the Deogracias. On the contrary, he is Lucia's lover. He later killed Pacita and masterminded the assassination of Amang.
- Mayor Andrea Deogracias (Nadine SamonteNadine SamonteNadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
): The eldest daughter of Amang Deogracias, a professional lawyer and municipal mayor of Salvacion, a position held by her father. She dislikes Elena and will do everything to disown her as a member of the family. She is about to marry Ramoncito Concepcion, but Ramoncito didn't went to their wedding and became she later became pregnant. She forgives Elena after suffering from miscarriage. - Police Inspector Angelo Deogracias (Edgar Allan Guzman): A policeman and the one that cares about Elena. He is Carmela's boyfriend, although their families are in a dispute. He was accidentally shot by his brother Alfonso.
- Alfonso Deogracias (Alwyn UytingcoAlwyn UytingcoCipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center...
): He is really close to Pacita and always involved in gangs and drugs. He will do everything to seek justice for his father's death. He is at-large due to gun smuggling, but decided to help with the authorities and surrenders. He later accepts Elena. - Elsa Toribio (Eula CaballeroEula CaballeroLou Eula May Caballero Simo is a Filipina actress. She is well-known for being one of the prime time princess of TV5 and the first Star Factor grand winner held at Ynares Sports Arena last December 5, 2010...
): The daughter of Elena out of wedlock. She will be Elena's confidant along with her aunt Pacita after Amang's assassination. She is a juvenile diabetic. She had also a deep feeling over her stepbrother Angelo. - Carmela Ilustre (Karel MarquezKarel MarquezKarla Ysabel Marquez Santos-Go , known as Karel Marquez is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and TV host who currently signed under GMA Network. Before joining Kapuso Network, she was part of ABS-CBN Talent Management & Development Center...
): The obedient and only daughter of Pepe and Lucia. She is very close to her father. She is Angelo's girlfriend. - Mayor Armando "Amang" Deogracias (Bembol RocoBembol RocoRafael Roco, Jr. is an award-winining Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. Though he acts in his country's films, he also had a small role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The...
): The mayor of the town of Salvacion. He is Elena's husband and a candidate for the governorship of the province. However, he was assassinated by a grenade explosion. - Ramoncito Concepcion (Joross GamboaJoross GamboaJohn Ross Sanchez Gamboa, better known by his screen name Joross Gamboa , is a Filipino actor who is now a former GMA Network contract artist after moving back to ABS-CBN.-New career:...
): A professional lawyer and is engaged to Andrea. He will convince Andrea to support her stepmother's decision to run as a replacement of Amang. He did not go to his wedding with Andrea. - Manuel (Jay Aquitania): Governor Ilustre's personal assistant. He was killed by Lucia's men.
Extended cast
- Vice Governor Dorinda Fernando (Raquel Villavicencio): The vice governor of Verano and a member of Partido Obrero, of which Amang is their candidate for governor. She will also help Elena on her stint in politics. But, she will plot her downfall.
- Apo Lucas (Leo Rialp): One of the leaders of Partido Obrero. Although Elena is now the governor of Verano, he will do everything to lure her in order to step down.
- Maggie Sarmienta (Joy Viado) : She was hired by Elena to be an employee of the municipality. A former employee of the budget office of the municipality who works as a nanny in Dubai to experience a something new.
- Greg (Mike Lloren): He is Lucia's personal assistant. Anything that Lucia orders, he follows.
- Police Superintendent Santos (Archie Adamos): The chief of police of Salvacion who shot Angelo while he is being seized. He is being paid by Andrea to escape Alfonso.
- Cathy (Regine Angeles): Alfonso's girlfriend who helped him to hide.
Trivia
- This marks the comeback project of Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
on television after 8 years. Her last TV project is BituinBituinBituin 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...
aired on ABS-CBN. This is also her second project with TV5. Her first is the Nora Sunday Drama Special aired when TV5 is still ABC 5. - This is also the reunion of Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
with former husband Christopher De LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
. - This marks a the reunion of Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
and Christopher De LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
with their son Ian De Leon. Their last appearance was in the movie, I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa. - Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
, Christopher De LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
and Bembol RocoBembol RocoRafael Roco, Jr. is an award-winining Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. Though he acts in his country's films, he also had a small role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The...
worked in the movie, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, which is directed by the series director Mario O'HaraMario O'HaraMario O'Hara is an award winning Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter known for his sense of realism often with dark but realistic social messages. He is of American descent....
. - This is the first primetime project of comedienne 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...
on TV5. - Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
and Bembol RocoBembol RocoRafael Roco, Jr. is an award-winining Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. Though he acts in his country's films, he also had a small role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The...
had work in movies Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Merika. - The character of Elena Deogracias, resembles to Nora Aunor's candidacy for governorship of Camarines Sur in 2001. However, she was defeated by then-Governor Luis Villafuerte.
- The series were shot in the province of BatangasBatangasBatangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
whose governor is Nora's on-screen rival and off-screen friend Vilma Santos-Recto, and where Christopher De Leon is the Board Member. However, De Leon is from the Second District upon which Taal is not included.