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GMA Network pulls off an ensemble cast via AKIN PA RIN ANG BUKAS


As GMA Network continues to bring superior and world-class entertainment to its viewers, another compelling drama masterpiece is primed to dominate the airwaves and captivate the hearts of Filipinos via AKIN PA RIN ANG BUKAS. It premieres on September 9 replacing Mundo Mo’y Akin on GMA Telebabad.

The drama series features the country’s most respected and talented artists in plum roles headlined by no less than Kapuso Station’s Premiere Actress – Lovi Poe – as she takes on a winning lead role as Lovelia Villacorta, a woman who turns vengeful against the people who betrayed her. Lovelia is out to prove that everyone deserves equal rights for genuine and real love despite being born out of wedlock.

Lovi has quickly earned her laurels with the recognition and awards from different award giving bodies in the industry and established herself as one of the country’s most in-demand and finest actresses in film and television. She is hungry to make it far and ready to showcase her depth and versatility via her meaty role in the series.

Sought-after leading man Rocco Nacino reunites with Lovi in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas as he portrays the role of Jerry, a man who will be trapped in a game of lies and deceit orchestrated by his childhood love Agatha played by Charee Pineda.

One of the industry’s most versatile actors Cesar Montano joins the powerhouse cast of Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas as Conrad Alperos, most trusted lawyer of Lovelia’s father, Roel Villacorta to be played by Gary Estrada. Conrad Alperos will eventually fall in love will Lovelia and will become her protector. Cesar is very happy to be back on GMA and feels very excited working alongside some of the network’s finest artists via the primetime series.

Playing equally important roles in the program are two of the industry’s most esteemed veteran actresses: The Original Queen of Philippine Movies, Actress Ms Gloria Romero as Cristina Alperos, mother to Conrad Alperos and Ms Liza Lorena as Beatrice Villacorta, mother of Roel Villacorta.

The beautiful Kapuso star Solenn Heussaff is set to show a new dimension to her acting ability in the series as Jade, the girlfriend of Conrad Alperos. Jade is out to take revenge after being ditched by Conrad. Solenn is very honoured to be part of the formidable cast of Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas.

Set to portray the role of Agatha Morales is newest Kapuso Charee Pineda. With her challenging role as one of the antagonists in the series, Charee is ready to deliver an exceptional performance as the ambitious woman who is willing to compromise her integrity and morals for her selfish motives.

GMA Network is proud to present a stellar cast of the country’s most prized artists: Ina Feleo as Emma Ignacio; Glenda Garcia as Jenny; Tia Pusit as Nanay Selya; Steven Silva as Tisoy; Kier Legaspi as SPO 2 Brando Morales; Ruru Madrid as Junior and Freddie Webb as Jaime Villacorta.

And to helm this primetime masterpiece is one of Philippine Cinema's all-time best actresses and directors Ms Laurice Guillen. GMA takes pride in producing a program with Ms Guillen as the director who is known in the industry for her outstanding directing style and technique.

In Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas, viewers will witness how Lovelia will reclaim what’s rightfully hers after being deceived by the people close to her. She will learn how to take matters into her own hands and seek revenge against Jerry and Agatha who destroyed her life and acquired all her possessions.

With Conrad on her side, will Lovelia’s love for Jerry eventually fade away? Will Lovelia succeed in her quest for vengeance?

Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas is created by the GMA Drama group headed by Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Officer-in-charge for Entertainment TV; Redgie A. Magno, Vice President for Drama; Cheryl Ching-Sy, Assistant Vice President for Drama; Helen Rose-Sese, Program Manager and Meann Regala, Executive Producer.

The creative team is composed of Creative Director for DRAMA, Jun Lana; Creative Head for Primetime, RJ Nuevas; Creative Consultant, Suzette Doctolero; and Headwriter, Denoy Navarro Punio.

Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas will again give the KAPUSO viewers another primetime viewing experience beginning September 9 on GMA Telebabad.

Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas can also be seen worldwide starting September 10 on GMA's flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.