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Pieta (TV series)
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| Pieta | |
|---|---|
 Laban ng Anak, Dalamhati ng Ina (One Son's Fight, One Mother's Grief) | |
| Genre | Action Drama |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios Gina Marissa Tagasa Carlo J. Caparas |
| Based on | Pieta (1983 film) by Carlo J. Caparas |
| Developed by | Enrico C. Santos |
| Written by | Willy Laconsay |
| Directed by | Toto Natividad Don M. Cuaresma |
| Starring | Cherie Gil Ryan Agoncillo Nikki Gil Krista Ranillo Jestoni Alarcon John Regala |
| Opening theme | "Kapalaran" by Ciara Sotto |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 133 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Roldeo T. Endrinal |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 27, 2008 – May 1, 2009 |
Pieta is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Toto Natividad and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Cherie Gil, Ryan Agoncillo, Nikki Gil, Krista Ranillo, Jestoni Alarcon and John Regala. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009, replacing Ligaw na Bulaklak and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers.[1][2]
Synopsis
[edit]Pieta tells the story of Amanda and her son Rigor. Once she discovers that she is pregnant, Amanda struggles to build a better future for her child.
When her son Rigor commits a crime at a young age, Amanda decides to protect him by taking the fall. While she spends many years in prison, Rigor is slowly dragged into a life of violence. Amanda returns home after being released only to see her son turn into her worst nightmare.
Cast and characters
[edit]1983 original movie cast
[edit]- Ace Vergel as Rigor
- Charito Solis as Amanda
- Vivian Velez as Martha
- Luis Gonzales as Delfin
- Johnny Wilson as Don Jose/Miguel
Series cast
[edit]- Main cast
- Cherie Gil as Amanda Tupaz
- Ryan Agoncillo as Rigor Tupaz
- Nikki Gil as Guia V. Angeles
- Krista Ranillo as Martha
- John Regala as Miguel Alcona
- Jestoni Alarcon as Delfin Torres
- Supporting cast
- Jason Abalos as Efren
- Erich Gonzales as Ella
- Janus del Prado as Boyong
- Jairus Aquino as Toto
- Niña Dolino as Jessa
- John James Uy as Frank
- Neil Ryan Sese as Geron
- Sharlene San Pedro as Kakai
- DJ Durano as Kabo
- Lyka Ugarte as Helga
Guest cast
[edit]- Alessandra De Rossi as Young Amanda
- Joross Gamboa as Young Delfin
- Baron Geisler as Young Miguel
- Gemmae Custodio as Young Martha
- Nikki Bagaporo as Young Jessa
- Andrew Muhlach as Young Efren
- Paul Salas as Young Rigor
- Steven Fermo as Young Boyong
- Fred Payawan as Young Geron
- Tanya Gomez as Irma
- Vice Ganda as Tita Ganda
- Crispin Pineda as Mang Tomas
- Enrique Gil as Harold
- Jeffrey Santos as Jake
- Lance Raymundo as Turko
- Mon Confiado as Lucas
- Michael Conan as Exis
- Evangeline Pascual as Lilia
- Charles Christianson as Tony Boag
- Lauren Novero as Toro
- Dante Javier as the Barangay Chairman
- Ynez Veneracion as Isidra "Ising" Calingasan
- Eda Nolan as Young Ising
- Jacq Yu as Kai
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ABS-CBN transforms "Pieta" into a modern daytime series". ABS-CBN News. September 24, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 22, 2008). "ABS-CBN revives Caparas masterpiece 'Pieta'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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