Sana Ngayong Pasko
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Sana Ngayong Pasko (English title Hopefully This Christmas) is a Philippine drama
produced by GMA Network
. It stars Susan Roces
as a grandmother suffering with dementia
, under the direction of Mike Tuviera
. Since the show is a Christmas
special, it will only last until January 8, 2010. It premiered on December 7, 2009.
And as the Christmas season begins, her only dream is to embrace her children and reunite with her family again. More so, Remedios is running out of time because she is suffering from senile dementia. She needs to show how much she cares for the people she loves and at the same time resolve family issues before her memory fails her completely.
Unknown to Remedios, after Pablo threw her out of the house, he decided to take away all the photos and personal belongings of his wife. He wanted his children to forget their mother, thus, even saying the name of Remedios was not permitted in the house.
Pasko na naman ngunit wala ka pa
Hanggang kailan kaya ako maghihintay sa iyo
Bakit ba naman kailangang lumisan pa
Ang tanging hangad ko lang ay makapiling ka
Chorus:
Sana ngayong Pasko ay maalala mo pa rin ako
Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo
At kahit wala ka na
Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako
Muling makita ka at makasama ka
Sa araw ng Pasko
End: Sana Ngayong Pasko
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...
produced 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...
. It stars Susan Roces
Susan Roces
Jesusa Purificación Sonora , better known as Susan Rocés, is a Filipina actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr...
as a grandmother suffering with dementia
Dementia
Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
, under the direction of Mike Tuviera
Mike Tuviera
Michael Tuviera is an acclaimed Filipino film director, TV director and music video director. He is known for his stylized filming techniques. He is the son of TAPE Inc. chairman, Antonio Tuviera....
. Since the show is a Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
special, it will only last until January 8, 2010. It premiered on December 7, 2009.
Synopsis
Sana Ngayong Pasko tells about the ill-fated life of retired teacher Remedios, who suffered terribly during the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy. With no one to turn to, Remedios yearns for her family she lost several years ago because her husband Pablo wrongfully accused her of having an affair with another man.And as the Christmas season begins, her only dream is to embrace her children and reunite with her family again. More so, Remedios is running out of time because she is suffering from senile dementia. She needs to show how much she cares for the people she loves and at the same time resolve family issues before her memory fails her completely.
Unknown to Remedios, after Pablo threw her out of the house, he decided to take away all the photos and personal belongings of his wife. He wanted his children to forget their mother, thus, even saying the name of Remedios was not permitted in the house.
Main cast
- Susan RocesSusan RocesJesusa Purificación Sonora , better known as Susan Rocés, is a Filipina actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr...
as Remedios Dionisio - 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...
as Gordon Dionisio - The elder son of Remedios. He is also the father of Irene and Rigo. - Gina AlajarGina AlajarRegina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...
as Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio - The only daughter of Remedios. - TJ TrinidadTJ TrinidadTJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
as Stephen Dionisio - The youngest son of Remedios. She is also the husband of Aisha and the father of Jopet.
Extended cast
- 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 Irene Dionisio - The only daughter of Gordon and the eldest grandchildren of Remedios. She is also the girlfriend of Bernie. - JC TiusecoJC TiusecoJohn Carlo "JC" Barreras Tiuseco is an actor, basketball player, TV host,& model and is a Chinese Filipino.He became a household name, when he made the selection for the final 16 castaways and more so after being hailed as the "Sole Survivor" in the very first season of the Philippine version of...
as Bernie - The boyfriend of Irene and the elder brother of Happy. - JC de VeraJC de VeraJohn Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...
as Rigo Dionisio - The only son of Gordon and boyfriend of Happy. - Ynna AsistioAlynna AsistioYnna Asistio is a Filipina actress and currently a contract artist of GMA Network and is known for her roles in the said networks show's like the telefantasya Mga Mata ni Anghelita, Who's Your Daddy Now? and La Vendetta...
as Happy - The boyfriend of Rigo and younger sister of Bernie. - Jacob RicaJacob RicaJacob David R. Clayton in Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Philippines) also known as Jacob Rica, Jacob Clayton, Jacob Montez, or Jacob, is a Filipino child actor. He is a 1/4 British. He is currently under the GMA Artist Center handed by the Director Maryo J. de los Reyes...
as Jopet Dionisio - The only son of Stephen and Aisha. - Francine PrietoFrancine PrietoFrancine Prieto born Anna Marie Falcon is a former award-winning child star, a fashion model and movie actress from the Philippines. She is of Filipino and Norwegian descent.-Education:Francine studied B.S...
as Aisha Dionsio - Wife of Stephen. - Ces QuesadaCes QuesadaCes Quesada is a Filipino actress and also a TV host. She is currently signed with GMA Network.-Television:2011 Captain barbell Tiya lita GMA network-References:...
as Lola Narcisa - Dante RiveroDante RiveroDante Rivero is a FAMAS award-winning and Gawad Urian Award-nominated Filipino film and television actor.-Television :-Movies:*2002 Bro.....
as Pablo Dionisio - Husband of Remedios. - Eddie GutierrezEddie GutierrezJorge Eduardo "Eddie" Gutierrez is an American soccer player who currently plays for Fresno Fuego in the USL Premier Development League.-College and Amateur:...
as Ernesto Dionisio - The brother of Pablo.
Guest cast
- Carmina VillaroelCarmina VillaroelMaria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model....
as Young Remedios - Zoren LegaspiZoren LegaspiZoren Legaspi is a Filipino actor and television director.-Biography and Career:Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi, and brothers, Kier and Brandon, are all respectable actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is also a popular movie and television actress...
Young Ernesto - Jomari YllanaJomari YllanaJomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
as Young Pablo - Renz ValerioRenz ValerioRenz Michael Valerio in , Antipolo City, Philippines) also known as Renz Valerio, is a Filipino child actor. He began acting in a TV commercial when he was 3-years-old. He is under of GMA-7 Artist Center. He took part in the drama series Noel aired on GMA Network...
as Young Gordon - Sandy TalagSandy TalagSandra Ann R. Talag, popularly known as Sandy Talag, is a Filipina child actress. She rose to fame through the television talent search show StarStruck Kids.-Television appearances:-Film:-Other appearances:...
as Young Fely - 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 Julius - Pen Medina as father
- Ian Veneracion as Doctor Emmanuel
- Arnell IgnacioArnell IgnacioArnel Ignacio is a Filipino game show host, comedian and actor. Arnel has hosted several shows like Chibugan Na, Kwarta o Kahon, Go Bingo, Katok mga Misis, and K, The P1-Million Videoke Challenge...
as Wanda - Biboy Ramirez as Dannyboy
- Janine Desiderio as Divine
- Geoff TaylorGeoff Taylor (singer)Geoff Taylor is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was a former finalist of Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 before becoming the grand winner of the Are You the Next Big Star? together with Frencheska Farr as the female grand winner.-Early life and career:Taylor was born in Olongapo City...
as Teen Jopet - Frencheska FarrFrencheska FarrMarie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr is a Filipina singer, model and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.-Early life and career:...
as Cheska
Theme Song Lyrics
"Sana Ngayong Pasko" by Ariel RiveraAriel Rivera
Jose 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...
Pasko na naman ngunit wala ka pa
Hanggang kailan kaya ako maghihintay sa iyo
Bakit ba naman kailangang lumisan pa
Ang tanging hangad ko lang ay makapiling ka
Chorus:
Sana ngayong Pasko ay maalala mo pa rin ako
Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo
At kahit wala ka na
Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako
Muling makita ka at makasama ka
Sa araw ng Pasko
End: Sana Ngayong Pasko
Awards & Nominations
- The said drama scored 2 nominations from the Seoul International Drama Awards. A Christmas Hope for the Best Drama and Susan Roces for Best Actress. The result of the awards is yet to known on August 30, 2010.