- Dahil May Isang Ikaw
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Dahil May Isang Ikaw 
Format Romance, Legal drama Created by ABS-CBN Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng
Rechie Del CarmenStarring Kristine Hermosa
Jericho Rosales
Gabby Concepcion
Lorna Tolentino
Chin Chin Gutierrez
John Estrada
Karylle
Sid LuceroOpening theme Ikaw by Martin Nievera Country of origin 
PhilippinesLanguage(s) Tagalog No. of episodes 105 (final) Production Running time 30-45 minutes Broadcast Original channel ABS-CBNOriginal run August 24, 2009 – January 15, 2010 Chronology Followed by Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo External links Official site Dahil May Isang Ikaw[1] (English, Literally: Because There is Only You) is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired by ABS-CBN starring Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karylle and Sid Lucero. The show marks the reunion of young actors Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as a love team after five years, since their previous series, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. A comeback primetime series of award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino on ABS-CBN after eight years. The first teaser was released on July 22, 2009 after TV Patrol World which shows viewers the powerhouse cast and actors portrayal in the series. Several follow up trailers were released which gives viewers the debut date on August 24, 2009.
According to ABS-CBN International Sales and Distribution, the series will soon air in Malaysia and other Asian countries with the English title of, Destined Hearts.[2] Dahil May Isang Ikaw is nominated in 2010 International Emmy Awards in Telenovela category and Sid Lucero for Best Performance By An Actor for his role as Alfred "Red" Ramirez. The series was nominated as best foreign drama series in the Emmy Awards.[3]
Contents
Overview
Premiere
The show premiered on August 24, 2009. Dahil May Isang Ikaw tells the tale of two families, whose fates intertwine with one another, creating a rather complicated love story between two brothers and two sisters.
Story and Development
Tessa Ramirez (Lorna Tolentino) is a great and well-respected lawyer who has won every case she took, particularly child abuse cases. However, the agony in searching for her lost daughter is her greatest fight. Before attaining success in life, she was once a faithful and loving partner of Jaime Alferos (Gabby Concepcion) during college way back in 1980. Jaime had promised Tessa that they will get married once he comes back from a six-month stay in the States for academics, however one day, Jaime's mother (Alicia Alonso) told Tessa that Jaime is committed to an affair with another lady. Tessa called Jaime but the phone call was received by Patricia Aragon (Chin-Chin Gutierrez), who confirmed the relationship. Tessa is pregnant at that time. Daniel Ramirez (John Estrada) is a friend who secretly loves Tessa. He will do anything that will please Tessa and in fact, he stands as husband and father of the child.
In an unexpected situation, Tessa's daughter Melissa was kidnapped by a syndicate whose motives is to raise babies to be laborers. Daniel was taking baby Melissa to see her pediatrician, when he was suddenly held at gunpoint by a man demanding he hand over the baby or be killed. Tessa greatly blamed Daniel when she discovered he lost her daughter.
In an effort to make things up to Tessa, Daniel promises to put her through law school, which is her most cherished dream. To support her, he turns to a life of crime. One day while robbing a bank, his heist partner is killed after shooting a bank customer during a scuffle. The customer turns out to be a brother of a government official, and because his killer is already dead, Daniel is detained for his murder.
A young girl who has simple dream, to be loved by her mother, that is Ella (Mika dela Cruz later to be Kristine Hermosa). As she tried to make her dream come true by dropping a bended one peso coin to the river however, it was caught by a sailing vessel instead. She saw a young boy, Miguel (Paul Salas later to be Jericho Rosales) who secretly boarded that ship, and ask him to drop the coin to the water but young Miguel didn't hear it clearly. Both of them were caught, Miguel by a fisherman forcibly asking him to get down immediately and Ella by her mother while punishing her because of stealing the one peso coin.
Here comes young Pip (Nash Aguas later to be Sid Lucero) who stole a lady's handbag due to starvation. Pip has been influenced by his biological father before. Young Miguel advised his half brother (not by blood) not to do it anymore.
As all struggle for their dreams fate leads Miguel to Tessa after overhearing Ella's dream about being with her idol who is Tessa the dedicated lawyer Miguel heard in Ella's stories. Tessa decides to provide help to Miguel on getting Pip out of jail not only does she do this but finds it in her heart that she is close to young Miguel as if it was her own child. In prison meanwhile Pip's life is hardened Daniel decides to take in Pip so he doesn't be hardened by the inmates.
Pip seemes to be open to Daniel and raises him like a father as Pip leaves early Tessa decides to take in the two boys to be her own, On the other hand Jaime takes in little Ella, put Patricia and her daughter little Denise (Later on played by Karylle ) dislike Angela even concentrate on hurting Ella, but Ella and Denise later on become friends and then sister Jaime adopts Ella, but Patricia has a constant dislike against her and as Ella grows into a beautiful Young woman she becomes successful of being a lawyer making it her ultimate goal to work with her idol, and become close in general she becomes ready for her next encounter with her long lost love Miguel as the two become lawyers who unexpectedly are in the Top Leagues with Miguel being No.1 on the exam and Ella being No.2 Ella becomes unaware when she Meets Tessa as she decides to apply for the law firm but Tessa gives her a big case after Ella initally tries to get ahold of Tessa but when Tessa finds out about her last name the bell rings on her behalf and feels mortified yet shocked that her father is Jaime Alferos Ella is dedicated a big case.
As Daniel, gets out of prison he goes back to his evil deeds and so does Patricia as both are scared to lose Jaime and Tessa, The predicament also goes for Denise and Pip his now Alfred "Red" who both are ready to pursue against all odds in exchange for their love.
All are struggling as the latter comes to the point that the two families are in a feud. A family torn between love, deception, and all odds.
Cast
Main cast
- Kristine Hermosa as Angela "Ella" Alferos-Ramirez
- Jericho Rosales as Miguel Ramirez
- Lorna Tolentino as Tessa Ramirez
- Gabby Concepcion as Jaime Alferos
- John Estrada as Daniel Ramirez
- Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Patricia Aragon-Alferos
- Karylle as Denise Mae Alferos
- Sid Lucero as Alfred "Red" Ramirez/Pip
Extended cast
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Fernando Aragon
- Alicia Alonzo as Donya Victoria Alferos
- Christian Vasquez as Ed Aragon
- Angel Jacob as Jill Aragon
- Arron Villaflor as Marco Aragon
- Lauren Young as Rachel
- Maricar de Mesa as Atty. Juliana Serrano
- Kitkat as Stephanie "Stef" Miranda
- Peewee O'Hara as Yaya Pining
- Minnie Aguilar as Vanessa Javier
- Kathleen Hermosa as Charlie
- EJ Jallorina as Ploniong
- Ina Feleo as Nina
- Irene Pheobe Arevalo as Farrah
- Railey Valeroso as Paul Javier
- Josh Ivan Morales as Mario
- Cynthia Reyes as Nadia
- Val Iglesias as Wilbert
- Efren Reyes, Jr. as Guido
- Tanya Gomez as Stella
- Archie Adamos as Cong. Eduardo Javier
- Lauren Novero as Jess Garcia
Guest cast
- Mika Dela Cruz as Angel/Young Ella
- Paul Salas as Young Miguel
- Angel Sy as Young Denise
- Nash Aguas as Pip/Young Red
- Xyriel Manabat as Nini
- Chacha Cañeta as Bulilit
- Eda Nolan as Mara Cortez
- Erika Padilla as Janelle Paez
- Zeppi Borromeo as Efren Villegas
- Joem Bascon as Ryan Fernandez
- Jazz Angela Cabaccang as Irene
- Amy nobleza as Melissa/ "Kikay"
- Kontin Roque
Production Staff
- Head Writer: Arah Jell Badayos
- Writers:
Rose Colindres
Mark Duane Angos
Jerome Co
Amanda Beltran - Creative Director: Ricky Lee
- Creative Consultant: Badong Royales
Awards
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2010
Year Nominated work Award Result 2010 Lorna Tolentino Best Actress Nominated 2010 John Estrada
Sid Lucero
Jericho RosalesBest Actor {{nom} 34th Annual Guillermo Mendoza Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result 2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Most Well Liked Primetime Television Series Nominated 2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Favorite Television Series Couple Nominated International Emmy Award 2010
Year Nominated work Award Result 2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Best Drama Series Nominated 2010 Sid Lucero Best Actor Nominated ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010
Year Nominated work Award Result 2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw POP TV Show of The Year Nominated} 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Award[4]
Year Nominated work Award Result 2011 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Best Telenovela Finalist References
- ^ Siazon, Rachelle (2009-02-22). "Kristine Hermosa is now more cautious with her love life". ABS-CBN Interactive. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/2550/Kristine-Hermosa-is-now-more-cautious-with-her-love-life.aspx. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ ABS-CBN shows gain an international following
- ^ Sid Lucero scores a nomination in International Emmy Awards for Dahil May Isang Ikaw
- ^ Philippines bags 12 nominations at the 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards; 8 from ABS-CBN, 4 from GMA-7
See also
- List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
Categories:- 2009 Philippine television series debuts
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