Una Kang Naging Akin

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show_name = Una Kang Naging Akin


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format = Drama
picture_format = 480i SDTV
runtime = 25-35 minutes
creator = VIVA Films
director = Joel Lamangan
executive_producer = Wilma Galvante
starring = Angelika de la Cruz
Maxene Magalona
and Wendell Ramos
theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
opentheme = "Una Kang Naging Akin" by Ram Chavez
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
language = Filipino, Tagalog, English
network = GMA Network
first_aired = September 1, 2008
last_aired = present
num_episodes =
preceded_by = Magdusa Ka
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"Una Kang Naging Akin" ("You Became Mine First") is aPhilippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela [ [http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/may2708/entertainment_abu.htm Ilan sa aabangan na Sine Novela ng GMA-7 ay ang Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? at Una Kang Naging Akin] ] .The original movie was released back in 1991. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346086/ Una Kang Naging Akin on IMDb] ] The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos and Maxene Magalona.

Movie Version

The story was originally done in the big screen back in 1991 which was lead by former lovers Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta with seasoned actress Dawn Zulueta. It was a critical and a commercial success during that time gaining Dawn Zulueta a best supporting actress award and a best actress nomination for Sharon Cuneta. It was directed by Laurice Guillen and released through Viva Films. Other cast includes Michael de Mesa, Eddie Gutierrez, Patrick Guzman, Armida Siguion-Reyna and the late actress Charito Solis. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346086/fullcredits#cast Una Kang Naging Akin full credits on IMDb] ]

Plot summary

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? [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/2480/Una-Kang-Naging-Akin-airs-September-1-on-GMA-7 "Una Kang Naging Akin" airs September 1 on GMA-7]

Cast

*Angelika dela Cruz as Vanessa Yumul-Adriano
*Wendell Ramos as Nick Adriano/Darwin Salvador
*Maxene Magalona as Jessa Mallari-Salvador;Extended Cast
*Gina Alajar as Luisa Yumul
*Alfred Vargas as Ronnie
*LJ Reyes as Liway Mallari
*Mel Martinez as Eli Solis
*Margaret Wilson as Annie Villanueva
*Raquel Villavicencio as Doña Margarita Adriano
*Ricardo Cepeda as Dr. Modesto Mallari
*Tony Mabesa as Mr. Adriano
*Jim Pebangco as Tiyo Anding
*Gillete Sandico as Tiya Agnes
*Alyssa Alano as Maan
*Kevin Santos as Biboy

oundtrack

The theme song "Una Kang Naging Akin" is composed by Tata Betita and arranged by Albert Tamayo. It was sung by Pinoy Idol runner-up, Ram Chaves.

Trivia

*Iza Calzado was considered to play Sharon Cuneta's role but had to leave the project. Calzado is replaced by Maxene Magalona.
*Jessa's name is changed from Diosa's name from the original movie version.

References

See also

* List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
* Sine Novela