Dahil sa Pag-ibig (2012 TV series)
Dahil sa Pag-ibig (International title: Confessions of the Heart / transl. Because of Love) is a Philippine television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN from March 12, 2012 to June 29, 2012, replacing Budoy.
| Dahil sa Pag-ibig | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Confessions of the Heart |
| Genre | Drama, Religious, Politics, Romance |
| Written by | Raymund Diamzon Marietta M. Lamasan Siegfried B. Sanchez Mariami Tanangco-Domingo |
| Directed by | Darnel Joy R. Villaflor Avel E. Sunpongco |
| Starring | Piolo Pascual Jericho Rosales Cristine Reyes Maricar Reyes Christopher de Leon |
| Opening theme | "Sa Kanya" by Piolo Pascual |
| Composer(s) | Ogie Alcasid, Ito Rapadas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Emerald C. Suarez |
| Production location(s) | Philippines Italy |
| Cinematography | Ronnie Jacinto Rod Tinitigan |
| Editor(s) | Marion Bautista |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | March 12 – June 29, 2012 |
Overview
The TV series sets on the backdrop on a political family in a small town whose lives intercross when it comes to tying the bonds when it comes to love and family and the secrets beneath there political views and personal lives.
Production
The concept was visualized around September 2011. In a press conference held by ABS-CBN, they announced that an upcoming television drama, with a working title of Padre de Pamilya will be part of ABS-CBN's programs on the first quarter of 2012.[1] They announced that the two leads will be Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales, and that Pascual's character is a priest. Other supporting actors that was revealed were Christopher de Leon, Maricar Reyes, Rafael Rosell, and Denise Laurel. This is Rafael last ABS CBN show before moving to GMA Network in that year. In November 2011, some scenes were filmed in Rome, Italy for Pascual's priest scenes in Vatican City. On January 25, 2012, ABS-CBN then launched the television series as Nang Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig with another actress added, Cristine Reyes.[2][3] It is helmed by the directors of the critically acclaimed television drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Darnel Villaflor and Avel Sunpongco.
Promotion
A special teaser for the trailer was released on February 22, 2012 stating that the series is now titled Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig. The full trailer was released on February 27, 2012 during the ABS-CBN television drama, Budoy. The series' premiere will be March 12, 2012.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Piolo Pascual as Fr. Alfred Valderama / Benjamin Osorio Jr.
- Jericho Rosales as Oliver Falcon / Jepoy Osorio
- Maricar Reyes as Agnes Javier
- Cristine Reyes as Jasmin Valderama
- Christopher de Leon as Gov. Leo Valderama
- Rafael Rosell as Edison Zaguirre
- Denise Laurel as Wendy Garcia-Zaguirre
Supporting cast
- Rey "PJ" Abellana as Marlon Rivero
- Tetchie Agbayani as Belinda Rivero
- Freddie Webb as Daniel Falcon
- Carla Martinez as Helen Falcon
- Joonee Gamboa as Fr. Benedict Cruz
- Cheska Iñigo as Marina Zaguirre
- Malou Crisologo as Yaya Ceding
- Kristel Fulgar as Andrea Rivero
- Lorenzo Mara as Dennis Velasco
- Edward Mendez as Theo
Guest cast
- Lui Villaruz as Mike Barrios
- Johnny Revilla as Mr. Javier
- Maritess Joaquin as Mrs. Javier
- Mark Sarayot as Janus
- Nanding Josef as Nonoy
- Idda Yaneza as Lita Magpantay
Special participation
- Ronaldo Valdez as Don Ramon Velasco
- Sandy Andolong as Cindy Velasco-Valderama
- Joel Torre as Benjamin Osorio
- Melissa Mendez as Elena Osorio
- Bing Davao as Rodolfo Zaguirre
- Francis Magundayao as Teen Alfred Valderama
- Ella Cruz as Teen Jasmin Valderama
- Carlo Lacana as Teen Edson Zaguirre
- Annica Tindoy as kid Jasmin Valderama
- Nathaniel Britt as kid Alfred Valderama
- Yong An Chiu as Young Mike Barrios
- Quintin Alianza as Kid Edson
Soundtrack
| Dahil Sa Pag-ibig: The Official Soundtrack | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | January 15, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2011-2012 |
| Genre | OPM, Pop |
| Label | Star Records |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Sa Kanya" | Ogie Alcasid | Piolo Pascual | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Maghihintay Sa'yo" | Dingdong Avanzado | Angeline Quinto | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Pagdating ng Panahon" | Moy Ortiz & Edith M. Gallardo | Bryan Termulo | 5:33 |
| 4. | "Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig" | Tootsie Guevara | Cristine Reyes | 4:21 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2012 | 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards[4] | Best Drama Series | Won |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Series (shared with the cast) | Nominated | |
| Best Drama Actor (Jericho Rosales) | Won | ||
| Best Drama Actor (Piolo Pascual) | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 4th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series (Jericho Rosales) | Nominated |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series (Piolo Pascual) | Nominated |
References
- Rachelle Siazon Piolo Pascual is not worried about being pitted against Jericho Rosales in ‘Padre de Pamilya’. push.com.ph (2011-9-27)
- Piolo Pascual officially launches new teleserye Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig retrieved via www.push.com.ph 01-24-2012
- Cristine Reyes admits she feels pressured about her upcoming serye retrieved via www.push.com.ph 01-25-2012
- ABS-CBN rules 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards
