Midnight Phantom (TV series)

Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom
Format	Drama, Romance
Directed by	Cathy Garcia-Molina
Starring	Rafael Rosell Denise Laurel Ina Raymundo
Opening theme	All I Ask of You by Raki Vega
Country of origin	Philippines
Language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
Production
Executive producer(s)	Laurenti Dyogi
Location(s)	Manila, Philippines Pangasinan, Philippines
Running time	30-45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	ABS-CBN
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original run	July 12, 2010 – August 13, 2010
Chronology
Preceded by	Love Me Again
Followed by	Kristine
External links
Website

Midnight Phantom is the 10th installment of the afternoon soap opera based on the pocket book of the same title by Martha Cecilia. and is also the first installment to simultaneously air with the 11th installment, Impostor.^[1] The series premiered on July 12, 2010, in ABS-CBN's afternoon block.^[2]

This also marks TV Comebacks of Rafael Rosell, and Denise Laurel and Ina Raymundo. This also marks Ina Raymundos comeback to the Television scene after 8 years both Ina and Denise will play a mother daughter duo after being casted on the Second Book and Season of Pangako Sa'yo in 2001.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Rafael Rosell as Brandon - Brandon, an heir to his father's wealth, fell in love with a bar singer- Anya, who was ten years his senior. Young, and madly in love, Brandon fought for this love that scarred him physically, emotionally, mentally- for life as the woman he poured his heart for- loved another man.Ten years later, still scarred and is convinced that women can never be trusted, Brandon conceals his loneliness and heartbreak through the voice of "Midnight Phantom". His sweet words, longing for a woman to love him wholeheartedly, captivated the hearts of the hopeless romantic young women.By chance, Brandon meets the woman who made his heart beat once more, only to find out later that the young lass who made him believe in love again is the stepdaughter of the woman who shattered his heart and his life ten years ago.^[3][4]
• Denise Laurel as Nadja - Nadja is the heiress of a wealthy businessman. She had lost her mother first, had a step mother second, and lost her father soon after the marriage. From then on, she was raised by Anya- her step mom, as her own flesh and blood daughter, whom she loved in return. Intelligent and reserved, but crazy-beautiful at the same time, Nadja falls in love with a man she hasn't met- a mysterious DJ whose program airs at midnight. To pursue this atypical attraction, Nadja goes on a quest to discover and get to know her Midnight Phantom. Her Dream Boy returns a mutual interest, and they spend a romantic and chaotic week long vacation, in a private, secluded island. As their romance steams up, Nadja discovers the truth behind her Dream Boy's true identity and motive- A plot for revenge.^[3][5]
• Ina Raymundo as Anya - Young Anya used to be a bar singer who attracted both the widowed Bar owner- Augusto, and the young band singer- Brandon. Her beauty and youth brought happiness to her marriage to Augusto and her brief romance with Brandon catapulted the young man's destruction and despair. As Augusto dies, Anya tries her best to be the mother for her late husband's unica hija- Nadja. She was the best step mom one could have- at least until the secrets locked up from her past, resurfaces to haunt her.^[3][6]

Supporting Cast

• Charee Pineda as Karen - A fellow Midnight Phantom fan, Karen is Nadja's best friend and confidante. As Mike's sister, she becomes Nadja's crucial link to the Midnight Phantom.^[3]
• Jommy Teotico as Peter - he is one of the band members and closest friends of Brandon. He now works for Brandon's radio station and only one of the few people who knows the true identity of the Midnight Phantom.^[3]
• JM De Guzman as Mike - He is Brandon's best friend, and Karen's elder brother. He holds the key to Midnight Phantom's true identity, and Brandon's scarred past. He will be the bridge that will make Brandon, Nadja and Anya's path intersect.^[3]
• Cris Villanueva as Augusto Dela Merced - He is the bar owner where Anya sings and Brandon plays with his band. He is a widower with a little princess to raise- Nadja. He loved Anya unconditionally---accepting her past and the secrets that she keeps.^[3][7]
• Spanky Manikan as Don Hernando - A successful businessman, a father and a hard-liner. He wants nothing but a stable future for his son but his tough-love has hardened Brandon, causing the frequent clashes between father and son.^[3][7]
• Beverly Salviejo as Yaya Zeny - she had taken care of Nadja, Augusto and Anya along with their family and personal secrets. She had been a second mom to both Anya and Nadja.^[3][7]
• Alwyn Uytingco as Ryan - friend of Brandon who owns a bar aptly named Ryan's Bar.
• Hansen Nichols as Nelson - one of the band members
• Makisig Morales as Gabriel - Anya's son with cerebral palsy

See also

• Precious Hearts Romances Presents
• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN

References

1. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (2009-11-21). "ABS-CBN unveils 2010 show line-up". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5670/ABS-CBN-unveils-2010-show-line-up.aspx. Retrieved 2009-12-15. 
2. ^ Midnight Phantom: Feature Program retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 07-10-2010
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h i} "PHR Presents - Midnight Phantom". ABS-CBN.com. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/cast/article/7994/phrpresentsmidnightphantom/PHR-Presents-Midnight-Phantom.aspx. Retrieved 2011-03-16. 
4. ^ Noel Orsal. "Rafael Rosell earns respect of reluctant Midnight Phantom director | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. http://www.pep.ph/news/26140/Rafael-Rosell-earns-respect-of-reluctant-Midnight-Phantom-director/1/2. Retrieved 2011-03-16. 
5. ^ Noel Orsal. "Denise Laurel on Midnight Phantom co-star Rafael Rosell: "He's my Boogie. Basta yun lang..." | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. http://www.pep.ph/news/26139/Denise-Laurel-on--Midnight-Phantom--co-star-Rafael-Rosell:--He%27s-my-Boogie.-Basta-yun-lang...-. Retrieved 2011-03-16. 
6. ^ Nerisa Almo. "Preggy Ina Raymundo gives priority to family despite TV comeback | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. http://www.pep.ph/news/26134/Preggy-Ina-Raymundo-still-prioritizes-her-family-despite-TV-comeback. Retrieved 2011-03-16. 
7. ^ ^{a b c} Almo, Nerisa (2010-07-11). "Precious Hearts Romances Presents Midnight Phantom relates story of love, betrayal, and revenge". Entertainment Guide / Television. PEP.ph. http://www.pep.ph/guide/6401/%20Precious-Hearts-Romances-Presents-Midnight-Phantom%20-relates-story-of-love,-betrayal,-and-revenge. Retrieved 2010-07-12.