Walang Kapalit

infobox Television
show_name = Walang Kapalit


caption = Walang Kapalit Title Card
format = Drama,Romance
runtime = 30 Minutes
creator = ABS-CBN
starring = Claudine Barretto
Piolo Pascual
(see cast) for complete details.
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
network = ABS-CBN
first_aired =April 23, 2007
last_aired =
August 31, 2007
num_episodes = 95 (Final)
writer = Keiko Aquino
open and endt heme = "Walang Kapalit", by Piolo Pascual
theme_music_composer = Rey Valera
executive_producer = Emerald Suarez
director = Wenn Deramas
website = http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/71/xmmid/387/Article/4857/program/walangkapalit/xmview/2/Default.aspx
imdb_id = 1010368

"Walang Kapalit" (in English, "Irreplaceable") was a Philippine television series of ABS-CBN. It premiered April 23, 2007 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.

A riveting story coupled by an equally riveting cast. Boasting an ensemble cast and a story that will keep you on the edge of your toes, Walang Kapalit will surely keep you hooked to the very end.

"Walang Kapalit" is based on Mike De Leon's 1985 drama "Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit", an adaptation from an earlier komiks version of the same title by Nerissa Cabral.

The show was a big hit in it's initial months of airing but they were later defeated by their rival shows because it was places on later timeslots in favor of newer shows such as Ysabella and Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.

Plot

This drama takes us to Melanie (Claudine Baretto) and Noel's (Piolo Pascual) story, stepsiblings who unexpectedly fall for each other. "Will they fight for their love that's considered wrong, or will they just let it go and resign to fate?"

Cast

*"Claudine Barretto" as Melanie Santillian/Borromeo, the young stepsister of Noel. She has always wanted an older brother to protect her, but ended up with Noel, who seems to harbor an inexplicable hate towards her. She tends to get hurt easily, but will also put a good fight when challenged. Her life changes forever when she unexpectedly falls in love with Noel. After a disastrous marriage to Ronald, she ends up marrying Noel, her true love, however, not without many challenges.

*"Piolo Pascual" as Noel Borromeo, the strait-laced stepbrother of Melanie. Raised by his father's iron hand, he tends to be rigid, and wants nothing but to achieve his father's high expectations from him. Still grieving from his mother's unexpected demise, he hates Melanie to the core, thinking that she and her mother, Agnes snatched Noel's mother's place in Ariston's heart. After a disastrous marriage to Cynthia, he ends up marrying Melanie, his true love, but not without many challenges.

*"Edu Manzano" as Ariston Borromeo, Noel's adoptive father, later revealed, Noel's brother. He is rather strict with Noel, and seems to favor Melanie all the time, fueling his son's anger towards Melanie more. Right before his death, due to a car accident, he tries to tell Noel the truth of his paternity.

*"Dina Bonnevie" as Agnes Borromeo, Melanie's biological mother, and Ariston's second wife. Sensing the tension between Noel and Ariston, she tries to make it up by taking Noel's side, and encouraging him whenever she has the chance, as she wants nothing more than to patch things up between Noel and her daughter, Melanie. Later, she sees the romantic connection between Melanie and Noel, and with Ariston, tries to separate them. She later dies of a stroke.

*"Amy Austria" as Ceding, Ariston's loyal maid. She showered Noel lots of love, something which his father lacked. Often playing as the arbiter between Noel and Melanie, she holds the secret to Noel's real identity. It is later revealed that she is Noel's mother, however, Noel has yet to find out. Noel feels as if she is his mother due to the love and affection that she has always given him.

*"Jodi Sta. Maria" as Cynthia Bermudez Borromeo/Hizon. She is Noel's best friend's (Brian) bipolar sister, who's been in love with Noel ever since they were little, and is more than willing to marry him even though she knows that he doesn't love her back. Her jealousy and infidelity cost her her marriage to Noel, and her actions after ends up being vengeful towards Melanie. She is married to Dr. Victor Hizon, her psychiatrist. She kills Ronald & frames Melanie. She also kidnapped Ernest from Melanie when he was a newborn. In the series finale she finally came clean but ended up committing a suicide by jumping off the jail roof. She was cremated.

*"Bobby Andrews" as Ronald Santillian, who pants after Melanie. He's used to getting everything he wants, and knowing that Melanie doesn't love him back poses a big challenge for him. His infidelity costs him his marriage to Melanie. After a long court battle for an annulment, he still pines for Melanie. He is murdered by Cynthia (revenge for destroying her marriage to Noel) during his attempt to win back Melanie's affections.

*"Nikki Valdes" as Recy, Melanie's wacky best friend, who often leads Melanie to trouble without meaning to. She is Ronald's cousin, and the bridge to Ronald and Melanie.

*"DJ Durano" as Bryan Bermudez, Noel's best friend and Cythia's older brother. He wants nothing but the best for his little sister. However, he is beginning to realize Cynthia's actions and sides with Noel against her.

*"Candy Pangilinan" as Moody, Ariston's new maid, who likes to dabble in other people's problems. Despite that, Ceding always turns to her whenever problems arise.

*"Lloyd Samartino" as Arnold Santillian, the rich and powerful father of Ronald. He's more than willing to do everything for his children, and will go as far as cover up their mistakes.

*"Susan Africa" as Elaine Santillian, Arnold's wife and Ronald's mother. She doesn't have a mind of her own, and just goes along with what her husband wants. Her lying testimony during Melanie's murder trial is what sends Melanie to prison for Ronald's murder, though she is innocent.

*"Eda Nolan" as Vanessa Santillian, Ronald's younger sister. Known as the "campus bad girl", she doesn't care what other people think of her, and always gets into fights with her older brother, Ronald. She is a good daughter and helps around the house. She sides with Melanie during the murder trial, even though her parents become very angry with her. She ends up marrying Miguel.She is the bomb!

*"Victor Basa" as Miguel, Ceding's nephew. He grew up in the province and is very conservative. However, he unwittingly falls for Vanessa, even if they are worlds apart. After being reunited years later, he ends up marrying Vanessa.

*"Joem Bascon" as Anton, the "campus hearthrob" and Vanessa's boyfriend. His immaturity always leads him into fights with his girlfriend.

*"TJ Trinidad" as Dr. Victor Hizon, Cynthia's psychiatrist. He and Cynthia will later get married, even though he knows that Cynthia is still in love with Noel.

Guest cast

*"Sam Concepcion" as Young Noel, who never seems to run out of ways to torture his stepsister, Melanie.

*"Julia Barretto Padilla" as Young Melanie, who tries hard to gain her stepbrother's love.

*"Frances Ignacio"
*"Debraliz Valesote"
*"Cheena Javier"
*"Marco Aytona"

Trivia

* In 2003, a movie was also made with the same title. It stars Sharon Cuneta and Richard Gomez and was produced by Viva Films. [ [http://imdb.com/title/tt0368428/ 2003 Film's IMDB] ]
* This series is directed by Wenn Deramas, who had earlier directed Kampanerang Kuba.
* This is the first primetime teleserye featuring both Piolo Pascual and Claudine Barretto in the lead roles.
* Julia Baretto Padilla, who portrayed the role of young Melanie, is Claudine Baretto's niece. Claudine is currently portraying the role of the grown-up Melanie.
*The first movie also starred Edu Manzano as Ronald (now as Ariston, Noel's father) and Dina Bonnevie as Cynthia (now as Agnes, Melanie's mother).
*The original female lead's name is Melody, not Melanie.
*The plot is also different. In the earlier version, Melody married Ronald because she was led to believe by Ronald that they had premarital sex. Eventually, Melody learned that they had never consummated their marriage. In the TV series however, it was Melanie who proposed to Ronald in front of Noel because she heard beforehand that Noel does not love her anymore, and so that Ronald can live in their house legally.
*In the earlier version, Cynthia is a good person and not psycho as portrayed in the TV version.
*Throughout the teleserye, scenes have been shot in Sydney, Australia.
*The finale was the shortest series finale (running approximately 15 mins w/out commercials) that aried in ABS-CBN.

References

ee also

*ABS-CBN
*List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
* [http://pinoytvjunkie.com/category/walang-kapalit/ Walang Kapalit Unofficial Episode Guide] at [http://pinoytvjunkie.com Pinoy TV Junkie]