May Bukas Pa (2009 TV series)
| May Bukas Pa | |
|---|---|
| File:May Bukas Pa.jpg | |
| Created by | José Maria Sanchez Silva |
| Directed by | Jerome Pobocan, Jojo Saguin |
| Starring | Zaijan Jaramilla as Santino |
| Ending theme | "May Bukas Pa" by Kyle Balili |
| Country of origin |  Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 25 As of 6 March 2009[update] |
| Production | |
| Production location | Metro Manila (Philippines) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | February 2, 2009 |
| Related | |
| Marcelino pan y vino | |
May Bukas Pa (There Is Still Tomorrow) is a Philippine drama series which started airing on February 2, 2009 after TV Patrol World[1] at ABS-CBN. It is based on the 1955 Spanish film Marcelino pan y vino.[2][3][4]
Plot
When he was just a baby, Santino (Zaijan Jaranilla) was abandoned by his mother in a monastery. Santino was raised by the caring priests Father Anthony (Jaime Fabregas), Father Jose (Dominic Ochoa), and Father Ringo (Lito Pimentel). As a young boy, Santino will find a friend in a mysterious person which he calls “Bro” (shortened for brother) who will help him change the lives of the people in their town. May Bukas Pa is a story that is set to open the eyes of viewers that there will always be hope amidst trials and difficulties. Miracles don’t just fall from heaven but comes to those who keep their faith.[5]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Zaijan Jaranilla as Santino - A kind-hearted but clever young boy. Longing for the love of his real mother, he will find a friend in a mysterious person he calls ‘Bro,’ will help him change the lives of the people in their town. He's a healer.
- Albert Martinez as Enrique Rodrigo - The town mayor whose lust for wealth and power will drive him to do illegal acts. He never treats Stella as her daughter.
- Dina Bonnevie as Malena Rodrigo - The wife of Enrique. She will do everything to prove her love for her husband. Underneath her beauty and glamour is a dark secret that continues to haunt her. She's the only one who knows the real/bioplogical mother of Santino.As the past says, she come from a rich family. Her enviousness to her sister's lover and smartness pushed her to make a kasalanan,falling in love with Mario. How long will she keep her secret to Enrique that Stella is her daughter to Mario? Will she tell Santino the truth or will she keep it from him?
- Precious Lara Quigaman as Selda - The wife of Mario and the younger sister of Malena. She is Joy's mother. Santino looks up to her like a true mother.She came from a rich family but gives up her richness and smartness for her lover, Mario.
- Tonton Gutierrez as Mario - A policeman whose terminally ill daughter will be miraculously healed by Santino. He is Malena's ex-lover and father to Stella.
- 'Rayver Cruz as Cocoy - An orphaned young man who works as an assistant in the monastery. Who has a secret crush on Stella.Will Stella answer him?
- Maja Salvador as Stella Rodrigo - The obedient daughter of Enrique and Malena. She Santino as her younger brother and viewers will be surprised with the real connection they have intreats the end. She's the biological daughter of Mario.
- Jaime Fabregas as Father Anthony - The chief administrator of the monastery. Underneath his strictness lies his love for Santino.
- Dominic Ochoa as Father Jose - Serves as the cook in the monastery. Santino looks up to him like a true father.
- Lito Pimentel as Father Ringo - He left his life of parties and music to become a priest. He devotes his time looking after Santino.
Supporting Cast
- Ogie Diaz - Atong
- Arlene Muhlach - Baby
- Desiree del Valle - Matilde
- Badjie Mortiz - Brother Paul
- Victor Basa - Brother John
- David Chua - Brother Chai
- Andre Tiangco as Father George
- Raphael James Dizon
- Macy Garcia as Shallie
- Ruben Gonzaga - Father Patrick
- Tony Mabesa - Mayor Pio Ruiz
- TBA as Bro/Jesus Christ - talking to Santino
- Francis Magundayao as Paco
- Eva Darren as Lola Belen
- Tess Anontio
- Timothy Lambert Chan as Carl
- Phebe Khae Arbotante as Camille
- Maritess Samson as Elmira
- Robin Tolentino
- Edgar Sandalo
- Andre Tiangco
- Aloysius Noroña
Special Participation/Guest Stars
- Boots Anson-Roa
- Claudine Barretto as Julia (special appearance) - A woman who carries bitterness in her heart. Her life will change after she meets miracle boy Santino.
- Chin Chin Gutierrez as Narrator (During the Pilot Episode)
- John Estrada as Olegario
- Robert Arevalo as Berting
- Richard Quan as Jojo
- Jeffrey Hidalgo as Young Berting
- Jan Marini Alano as Berting's wife
- Toni Gonzaga
Weekly ratings
| Week | Date | Nationwide | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 2-6, 2009 | 36.4% (1st) | 38.1% |
| 2 | February 9-13, 2009 | 38.9% (1st) | 40.4% |
| 3 | February 16-20, 2009 | 40.0% (1st) | 40.9% |
| 4 | February 23-27, 2009 | --- | 40.6% |
| 5 | March 2-6, 2009 | --- | --- |
| Series Run | 40.9% | ||
Source: TNS Philippines / ABS-CBN.com
Trivia
- In terms of Nationwide ratings released by TNS, May Bukas Pa reached a whooping 40.9% surpassing its pilot rating and currently the highest rated Primetime show for 2009.
- ABS-CBN Management decided to extend the series for 20 weeks.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/28/09/abs-cbn-reveals-new-february-shows
- ^ ABS-CBN reveals "fully-loaded" lineup of new shows this February retrieved via www.pep.ph 01-28-2009
- ^ May Bukas Pa: Cast and Character
- ^ May Bukas Pa: Story Content
- ^ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/2331/maybukaspa/May-Bukas-Pa.aspx
External links
- 'May Bukas Pa' Full Trailer (YouTube)
- 'Zaijan Jaramilla fansite'
- May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa Drama