Sunday, January 25, 2009
Busabos ng Palad
Largely influenced by the celebrated French novel Camille by Alexander Dumas in its use of the motif of "the prostitute with the golden heart", Busabos ng Palad is only one of the numerous Tagalog novels that took up the cudgels for the "fallen woman." Yet, it is probably the most powerful indictment of institutions that demonize this type of woman. The novel revolves around Celso, a writer, who saves a woman working in one of Manila's brothels by paying off her debt.. Rita, the prostitute, turns out to be his sweetheart who mysteriously disappeared two years ago. Hers was a tale of betrayal, systematic sexual exploitation and abject humiliation by hypocritical society. Spurned by his parents and friends, Celso chooses to live with Rita. But this togetherness is short-lived. Rita gets sick and while a priest tries to minister to the dying woman, she releases her anger and accuses society of cruelty and injustice. After Rita dies, Celso loses his mind and is confined to an asylum.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang, also known as The Woman Pulled from My Rib in English, is an upcoming adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel. It is scheduled to air on GMA Network for an early 2009 release. This series will become the third series to star Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, their earlier series proved to be both critically acclaimed and audience adored.
The series begins filming on January 6 for a February 9, 2009 premiere, and scheduled for 80 episodes.
Director Bernal explains the series to be an "action, suspense, drama ... underworld". It tells the story of Homer, a psychologist with a boring life, and his patient Proserfina - a man hater and a serial killer who murdered many she had relationship with. The two will also develop feelings for one another. But will Prosefina's new found love heal her hatred with men?
The series begins filming on January 6 for a February 9, 2009 premiere, and scheduled for 80 episodes.
Director Bernal explains the series to be an "action, suspense, drama ... underworld". It tells the story of Homer, a psychologist with a boring life, and his patient Proserfina - a man hater and a serial killer who murdered many she had relationship with. The two will also develop feelings for one another. But will Prosefina's new found love heal her hatred with men?
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Tasya Fantasya
Tasya Fantasya is an fantasy-romance Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi . Yasmien reprises Kris Aquino's role in 1994 "Tasya Fantasya" film. The series began airing April 6, 2008 replacing Kapuso Sine Specials.
Tasya Fantasya centers on the enchanting and colorful world of Tasya (Yasmien Kurdi), an ugly but kind-hearted sales assistant in an optical shop, who willfully yearns for her Prince Charming’s affection. But she quickly finds out that her fate is entangled with that of a magical pair of eyeglasses that will lead her to a series of colorful adventures.
The storyline centers on Tasya, who at a very young age was orphaned and adopted by her abusive Aunt Kelay (Vangie Labalan). But Tasya, being the simple and benevolent person that she is, ignores the awfulness of her aunt.
She escapes from her unpleasant world by spending romantic moments with her prince charming, Donald (Wendell Ramos), the optical shop’s handsome model in all her dreams and fantasies. Thus, her bestfriend Mateng (Gladys Reyes) who patiently listens to Tasya’s fantasies, dubs her Tasya Fantasya.
Tasya Fantasya centers on the enchanting and colorful world of Tasya (Yasmien Kurdi), an ugly but kind-hearted sales assistant in an optical shop, who willfully yearns for her Prince Charming’s affection. But she quickly finds out that her fate is entangled with that of a magical pair of eyeglasses that will lead her to a series of colorful adventures.
The storyline centers on Tasya, who at a very young age was orphaned and adopted by her abusive Aunt Kelay (Vangie Labalan). But Tasya, being the simple and benevolent person that she is, ignores the awfulness of her aunt.
She escapes from her unpleasant world by spending romantic moments with her prince charming, Donald (Wendell Ramos), the optical shop’s handsome model in all her dreams and fantasies. Thus, her bestfriend Mateng (Gladys Reyes) who patiently listens to Tasya’s fantasies, dubs her Tasya Fantasya.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" (You Became Mine First) is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela[1].The original movie was released back in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos and Maxene Magalona.
Tragedy strikes when the helicopter that Nick (Wendell Ramos) is riding suddenly crashed in a remote island. A body is found in the crash site but it turned out to be Nick's officemate whose name was not listed in the passenger manifesto. The "death" of Nick caused great grief to Vanessa since she was already betrothed to be married to the young man.
On the remote island, Nick meets Dr. Modesto Mallari (Ricardo Cepeda), a marine biologist. Because of his memory loss, Nick introduces himself as Darwin.
Dr. Mallari takes Darwin to his home where he introduces his daughter, Jessa (Maxene Magalona), a beautiful painter. Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Jessa initially doubted his story. However, as time passed by, the two developed feelings for each other and have a child together.
Darwin becomes involved in another accident that triggers the return of his past memories. He remembers that he is a wealthy businessman named Nick who is about to marry his beloved girlfriend Vanessa (Angelika dela Cruz). With the return of his memory, Darwin's identity as well as Jessa and their child no longer exist in Nick's recollection.
Will Jessa allow her husband to forget her and their son? Or will she have the courage to fight for what she thinks is rightfully hers? What will Vanessa do to keep Nick with her for good? How will she deal with Jessa and her son? Will Jessa's love for Darwin cause Nick to remember their marriage? And who really has the right to have Nick/Darwin? Is it Vanessa, the woman he first loved or Jessa, the woman who bore his firstborn son?
Tragedy strikes when the helicopter that Nick (Wendell Ramos) is riding suddenly crashed in a remote island. A body is found in the crash site but it turned out to be Nick's officemate whose name was not listed in the passenger manifesto. The "death" of Nick caused great grief to Vanessa since she was already betrothed to be married to the young man.
On the remote island, Nick meets Dr. Modesto Mallari (Ricardo Cepeda), a marine biologist. Because of his memory loss, Nick introduces himself as Darwin.
Dr. Mallari takes Darwin to his home where he introduces his daughter, Jessa (Maxene Magalona), a beautiful painter. Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Jessa initially doubted his story. However, as time passed by, the two developed feelings for each other and have a child together.
Darwin becomes involved in another accident that triggers the return of his past memories. He remembers that he is a wealthy businessman named Nick who is about to marry his beloved girlfriend Vanessa (Angelika dela Cruz). With the return of his memory, Darwin's identity as well as Jessa and their child no longer exist in Nick's recollection.
Will Jessa allow her husband to forget her and their son? Or will she have the courage to fight for what she thinks is rightfully hers? What will Vanessa do to keep Nick with her for good? How will she deal with Jessa and her son? Will Jessa's love for Darwin cause Nick to remember their marriage? And who really has the right to have Nick/Darwin? Is it Vanessa, the woman he first loved or Jessa, the woman who bore his firstborn son?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Humingi Ako Sa Langit
Humingi Ako Sa Langit (other working title: Humingi Ka Sa Langit) is an upcoming drama series (teleserye) on ABS-CBN. This is the story of Jane Alcantara (played by Judy Ann Santos), a strong-willed nurse who undergoes family, career, and love challenges in the United States and in the Philippines. This project reunites Santos with Ysabella leading man Derek Ramsay and introduces newcomer Will Devaughn. Principal director is Andoy Ranay. Some scenes taped in San Francisco, California were megged by director Mark Meily.
Humingi Ako sa Langit is the first-ever nurse-serye--set in the dramatic setting of the medical world that mirrors life at its most intense.
Our heroine’s quest for love and truth unfold in the backdrop of our very own Filipino medical cases, resonating to every Filipino who has ever had a loved one in danger. Every Filipino’s life-changing moment happens here, in the world of our heroine nurse.
Our heroine’s kind of love--selfless, sacrificing and unconditional--heals the wounds of her past and breathes new life to the patients she takes to her embrace. If heaven listens to our heartbeats, then her heart drives heaven to grant miracles to her loved ones.
The woman with the power na humingi sa langit ng isang himala: that is the core of our unique nurse-serye.
Humingi Ako sa Langit is the first-ever nurse-serye--set in the dramatic setting of the medical world that mirrors life at its most intense.
Our heroine’s quest for love and truth unfold in the backdrop of our very own Filipino medical cases, resonating to every Filipino who has ever had a loved one in danger. Every Filipino’s life-changing moment happens here, in the world of our heroine nurse.
Our heroine’s kind of love--selfless, sacrificing and unconditional--heals the wounds of her past and breathes new life to the patients she takes to her embrace. If heaven listens to our heartbeats, then her heart drives heaven to grant miracles to her loved ones.
The woman with the power na humingi sa langit ng isang himala: that is the core of our unique nurse-serye.
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