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Pieta (TV series)

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Pieta
Laban ng Anak, Dalamhati ng Ina
(One Son's Fight, One Mother's Grief)
GenreAction
Drama
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Gina Marissa Tagasa
Carlo J. Caparas
Based onPieta (1983 film)
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed byEnrico C. Santos
Written byWilly Laconsay
Directed byToto Natividad
Don M. Cuaresma
StarringCherie Gil
Ryan Agoncillo
Nikki Gil
Krista Ranillo
Jestoni Alarcon
John Regala
Opening theme"Kapalaran" by Ciara Sotto
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes133
Production
Executive producerRoldeo T. Endrinal
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseOctober 27, 2008 (2008-10-27) –
May 1, 2009 (2009-05-01)

Pieta is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Toto Natividad and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Cherie Gil, Ryan Agoncillo, Nikki Gil, Krista Ranillo, Jestoni Alarcon and John Regala. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009, replacing Ligaw na Bulaklak and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers.[1][2]

Synopsis

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Pieta tells the story of Amanda and her son Rigor. 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

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1983 original movie cast

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Series cast

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Main cast
Supporting cast

Guest cast

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  • 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 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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ABS-CBN transforms "Pieta" into a modern daytime series". ABS-CBN News. September 24, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 22, 2008). "ABS-CBN revives Caparas masterpiece 'Pieta'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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