Pieta (TV series)
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| Pieta | |
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| File:PietaLogo.jpg
Laban ng Anak, Dalamhati ng Ina
(One Son's Fight, One Mother's Grief) |
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| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Created by | Gina Marissa-Tagasa, Carlo J. Caparas |
| Based on | Pieta (1983 film) by Carlo J. Caparas |
| Developed by | Enrico C. Santos |
| Written by | Willy Laconsay |
| Directed by | Toto Natividad |
| Starring | Cherie Gil Ryan Agoncillo Nikki Gil Krista Ranillo Jestoni Alarcon and John Regala |
| Opening theme | Kapalaran by Ciara Sotto |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 138 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Ellen S. Rodriguez |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN (Philippines) |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) SDTV |
| Original release | October 27, 2008 – May 1, 2009 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Pieta is a television daytime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009.
Contents
Synopsis
It tells the story of Amanda (Cherie Gil) and her son Rigor (Ryan Agoncillo). Once she discovers that she is pregnant, Amanda struggles to build a better future for her child.
When her son Rigor commits a crime at a young age, Amanda decides to protect him by taking the fall. While she spends many years in prison, Rigor is slowly dragged into a life of violence. Amanda returns home after being released only to see her son turn into her worst nightmare.
Cast and characters
1983 Original Movie Cast
- Ace Vergel as Rigor
- Charito Solis as Amanda
- Vivian Velez as Martha
- Luis Gonzales as Delfin
- Johnny Wilson as Don Jose/Miguel
Series Cast
- Main cast
| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cherie Gil | Amanda Tupaz | Mother of Rigor who is willing to bear any suffering for the sake of her son. |
| Ryan Agoncillo | Rigor Tupaz | Son of Amanda and boyfriend of Martha. He is also the former boyfriend of Guia. A son consumed by anger who will try to find refuge in the violent neighborhood gangs. |
| Nikki Gil | Guia V. Angeles | New love interest of Rigor. She was under the care of Rigor and witness in Miguel's crime |
| Krista Ranillo | Martha | The rich young woman who will capture the heart of Rigor. The daughter of Helga. She is also the mother of Rigor's child. |
| John Regala | Miguel Alcona | The gang leader on a hunt for Amanda and will become Rigor’s greatest nemesis. The leader of a syndicate is involved with drugs and smuggling goods. Miguel is out to seek revenge at Amanda. |
| Jestoni Alarcon | Delfin Torres | A kindhearted man who will give Amanda the second chance at love. Rigor & Ella's biological father |
- Supporting cast
- Jason Abalos as Efren
- Erich Gonzales as Ella Torres
- Janus Del Prado as Boyong
- Jairus Aquino as Toto
- Nina Dolino as Jessa
- John James Uy as Frank
- Lyka Urgate as Helga
- Neil Ryan Sese as Geron
- Sharlene San Pedro as Kakai V. Angeles
- DJ Durano as Kabo
- Guest cast
- Alessandra De Rossi as Young Amanda
- Joross Gamboa as Young Delfin
- Baron Geisler as Young Miguel
- Gemmae Custodio as Young Martha
- Nikki Bagaporo as Young Jessa
- Andrew Muhlach as Young Efren
- Paul Salas as Young Rigor
- Steven Christian Fermo as Young Boyong
- Fred Payawan as Young Geron
- Tanya Gomez as Irma
- Vice Ganda as Tita Ganda
- Crispin Pineda as Mang Tomas
- Enrique Gil as Harold
- Jeffrey Santos as Jake
- Lance Raymundo as Turko
- Mon Confiado as Lucas
- Michael Conan as Exis
- Evangeline Pascual as Lilia
- Charles Christianson as Tony Boag
- Lauren Novero as Toro
- Dante Javier as the Barangay Chairman
- Ynez Veneracion as Isidra "Ising" Calingasan
- Eda Nolan as Young Ising
- Jacq Yu as Kai
