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Pieta (TV series)
Pieta is a Philippine television daytime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block from October 27, 2008, to May 1, 2009, replacing Ligaw Na Bulaklak.[1][2]
| Pieta | |
|---|---|
Laban ng Anak, Dalamhati ng Ina (One Son's Fight, One Mother's Grief) | |
| Genre | Action Drama |
| Created by | 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 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 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | October 27, 2008 – May 1, 2009 |
Synopsis
Pieta tells the story of Amanda (Cherie Gil) and her son Rigor (Ryan Agoncillo). 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
1983 original movie cast
- Ace Vergel as Rigor
- Charito Solis as Amanda
- Vivian Velez as Martha
- Luis Gonzales as Delfin
- Johnny Wilson as Don Jose/Miguel
Series cast
- 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
- 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
References
- ^ "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.
External links
- Official website
- Pieta at IMDb