Legacy (Philippine TV series)

Legacy
Genre Drama
Created by Dode Cruz
Developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio
Written by
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Marlon Miguel
  • Onay Sales
Directed by
Creative director(s)
Starring
Opening theme "Legacy theme"
Ending theme "I Know He's There Waiting for Me" by Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 98
Production
Executive producer(s) Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Production location(s)
Cinematography Carlos S. Montaño Jr.
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release January 16 (2012-01-16) – June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)

Legacy is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network.[1] Directed by Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, it stars Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Amaya and worldwide on January 18, 2012 on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli in its timeslot.[2]

Plot

The story started when the sole heir of Legacy Corporation, Cesar Alcantara falls in love with a lowly factory worker named Isabel Calcetas. Don Romualdo Alcantara, Cesar’s strict and domineering father resents his son’s relationship with Isabel and instead forces him to marry Eva, a daughter of a bank magnate who lends them money in order to save Legacy Corporation from bankruptcy. But Cesar is madly, deeply in love with Isabel—the one and only girl whom he gets serious with and he is ready to fight for their love. But things change when Eva tells him that she is pregnant with his child. But in reality, Eva is just pretending, as she is not able to bear a child because of her ovarian problem. Cesar once had a baby named Bernadette,[3] to his former fling Anna Marie, a bold actress. But the senior Alcantara refuses to acknowledge the baby because he was not convinced that Cesar is the father of the child and because of Anna Marie’s bad reputation. One fateful day, when Eva tries to confront Isabel, a riot takes place that eventually putting the rallying employees, including Isabel, behind bars. Isabel believes that Cesar will help him out of the jail. And as expected, the case was pulled out and she was released. Isabel gladly goes to Cesar to thank him, but to her surprise, Cesar asks her to leave the company and end their relationship. Shock and devastated, Isabel collapsed. Lucio, Isabel’s friend and avid suitor, brings her to a clinic. News of pregnancy was announced by the doctor, which further aggravates Isabel. She goes to Cesar to tell her condition, but Eva doesn’t allow her to see Cesar and drives her away. Lucio voluntarily asks Isabel to marry him to save her reputation and to give the baby a name. Isabel agrees. Months later, Eva’s fake pregnancy plan succeeds. She adopts a baby and named her Natasha. Meanwhile, Isabel also bares a beautiful baby girl and names her Diana. Years later ...The present Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Corporation, Cesar Alcantara was murdered by an unknown killer. This tragedy also marks Diana and Bernadette’s fight for the legal rights to their father’s name and wealth. Don Romualdo, once again, refuses to acknowledge Bernadette and Diana, but eventually gives them the opportunity to prove themselves. They must undergo DNA test to prove that they are true-blooded Alcantara. Three siblings. All beautiful, smart and ambitious ... battling over love, power and wealth, who will emerge to be the sole heiress of Legacy Corporation?[4][5]

Cast and characters

Heart Evangelista portrays Diana Calcetas.
Lovi Poe portrays Natasha Alcantara.
Alessandra De Rossi portrays Bernadette Leviste.
Cherie Gil portrays Eva Altamirano-Alcantara.
Ryza Cenon portrays Juliet.

Main cast

The love child of Cesar Alcantara and Isabel Calcetas. Grew up under the care of her mother, Diana has always longed for a fatherly love—one thing that her stepfather Lucio can't give. Kind-hearted but tough. Street-smart and ambitious. She strives hard to fulfill her dreams and elevate herself from poverty.[6][7][8]
One and only daughter of Cesar Alcantara to his legal wife, Eva Alcantara. Pampered by the love of her father and grandfather, Natasha is a perfect example of a spoiled brat. But little did she know (and Cesar and Romualdo as well), she is just an adopted child.
Wealthy, handsome and intelligent, Iñigo is a certified "dream boy" for every girls. But he has no time for an intimate relationship. Not because he doesn't like girls, but because his focus is on his goal—to exact revenge on the person that made his and his family's lives miserable. But will soon end up falling to Diana.
A young businessman. An eligible bachelor. A major playboy. He fell in love with Natasha Alcantara. But their not-so-smooth love affair will become totally "rocky" when Diana Calcetas enters the picture. Who will he choose between the two stepsisters... the bratty Natasha or the sweet but tough Diana?[9][10]
The love child of Cesar Alcantara to Anna Marie Leviste, a former "bold star". Scheming and ambitious like her mother, Bernadette vows to get what is rightfully hers... or even more.
The grandson of one of the executives of Legacy Corporation and a marketing head of the said company. Handsome, smart, ambitious and a certified hunk. Third will use his charm to make Natasha Alcantara fall for him. Not because he loves her, but because he wants to use the heiress to elevate his position to the company.

Supporting cast

The founder and the President of Legacy Corporation, the leading and unbeatable beauty company in the country and the manufacturer of Tala Beauty Products. After the death of his son, the patriarch decides to accept Cesar's two illegitimate daughters, Diana and Bernadette. Now, he is on his quest of finding out who, in his three beautiful granddaughters, is the rightful one to inherit his beloved corporation. Unfortunately, he died from a heart attack when he found out the truth about Natasha's real identity.
The scheming and paranoid wife of Cesar Alcantara. She holds the key to Natasha's real identity. She's never been a good mother to Natasha. Instead, she sees her as a rival to Cesar's love and attention.
The mistress and the true love of Cesar Alcantara and a loving mother to Diana.
The conniving mother of Eva Alcantara. She also holds the key to Natasha's real identity and vows to protect this secret... again, for the love of money.
A former "bold star". A social climber. A gold digger. A supportive mother to Bernadette. Anna Marie will fight tooth and nail for her daughter's rights for the Alcantara's wealth.
A half French-half Filipina super model and the face of Lala Soap, the competitor product of Tala Soap (of Legacy Corporation). She is the ex-girlfriend of Iñigo Salcedo that will do anything and everything just to win the heart of the ex-flame again.
The reigning Tala Beauty and the new endorser of Tala Beauty Products. Beautiful. Sexy. Ambitious. But just like the popular phrase goes... "Nobody's perfect", Ciara is a beauty without brain.
Natasha Alcantara's personal secretary that will soon discover the shocking truth about her boss's real identity.
Diana Calcetas' childhood friend and confidante. He is secretly in love with Diana but hesitant to show his true feelings to her.
The ambitious best friend of Diana Calcetas.

Special participation

  • Robert Seña as Cesar Alcantara
The one and only son of Don Romualdo Alcantara and the Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Corporation. A major womanizer. But his heart captured by only one woman—Isabel Calcetas. He has three daughters, all from different mothers, Diana (to Isabel), Natasha (to Eva) and Bernadette (to Anna Marie). Murdered by an unknown killer, his untimely death marks the fight between his three lovely daughters... fight over love, wealth, power and his legacy.Before he died, he knew the real identity of Natasha.
Iñigo Salcedo's mother. Tough and deceitful. Together with her son, they will plot revenge on Don Romualdo Alcantara, the man that made their lives miserable.

Extended cast

Guest cast

  • Dennis Trillo as young Cesar Alcantara
  • Chynna Ortaleza as young Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
  • Bianca King as young Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
  • Sue Prado as young Sofia Altamirano
  • Isabel Nesreen Frial as young Diana Calcetas

Reception

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Legacy earned a 23.4% rating.[11] While the final episode scored a 28.4% rating.[12]

Critical response

The show gathered positive feedbacks from critics for its visual style and effective acting of its star-studded cast. Eddison Miranda of Rogue Magazine Philippines, stated ... "I love how the villains play an effective role but having to blend with a comedic outcome". Miranda also praised both the performance of Maritoni Fernandez and Cherie Gil.[13] The show is voted as "Best Soap Opera of 2012" by University of Mindanao. The show was nominated as Outstanding Original Drama Series by Golden Screen TV Awards. Lovi Poe & Alessandra De Rossi were then nominated in the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series category.

International broadcast

Country Network Title Date
Vietnam TodayTV VTC7 Gia tộc nổi sóng December 1, 2012

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2012-01-11/7530/Beauty-love-and-drama-collide-in-GMAs-Newest-Primetime-offering-LEGACY#list
  2. ↑ Bad breakup between Jake and Melissa | Showbiz
  3. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/19376/alessandra-de-rossi-prefers-contravida-roles-over-lead-roles
  4. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/photos/2810/cast-members-legacy/120
  5. ↑ http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/gma-network-to-focus-on-dramas-this-year.html
  6. ↑ Heart sacked from ‘Sundo’ but gets lead role in ‘Legacy’ | Tempo - News in a Flash
  7. ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/339002/no-more-nega-heart-open-reconciliation
  8. ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/333569/gma-cancels-heartdingdong-soap
  9. ↑ Heart signs another contract with GMA 7 | Showbiz
  10. ↑ http://www.tempo.com.ph/2011/carla-no-to-leaving-gma/#.TsXorT24q7s
  11. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (January 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 13-16): Amaya ends on top; Walang Hanggan and Legacy debut strongly". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  12. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (June 5, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 1–4): Eat Bulaga! and Walang Hanggan still on top of weekday ratings". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  13. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9673/pep-review-legacy-offers-a-strong-visual-style-and-effective-acting-from-its-star-studded-cast
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