Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (International title: Second Chances / transl. Should You Be Loved?) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. It premiered on March 2, 2009 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Saan Darating ang Umaga?. The series concluded on June 19, 2009 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin in its timeslot.
| Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | Second Chances |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (1984) by Emmanuel H. Borlaza |
| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | George Canseco |
| Opening theme | "Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin" by Mae Flores |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25–35 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | March 2 – June 19, 2009 |
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Aljur Abrenica as Miguelito "Lito" Sanchez
- Kris Bernal as Myrna Ramos-Sanchez
- Supporting cast
- Ara Mina[1] as Glacilda Bautista
- Paulo Avelino as Kiko Claro
- Mike Tan as Bong Ramos
- Juan Rodrigo as Rene Ramos
- Mariz Ricketts as Linda Ramos
- Lloyd Samartino as Eddie Sanchez
- Maritoni Fernandez as Constance "Connie" Sanchez
- Carlo Aquino as Philippe "Phil" Bautista
- Maybelyn Dela Cruz as Cherry Ramos
- Rhea Nakpil as Encar
- Jana Roxas as Antonia Claro
- Krystal Reyes as Angeli Claro
- Say Alonzo as Anina
- Jake Vargas as Elmer Ramos
- Matutina as Sima
- Dart Zia as Yanboy
- Kiko Junio as Ovige
- Lawrence Gutierrez as Migs
- Guest cast
- Pen Medina as Tata Teryo
- Julio Diaz as Rafael Bautista
- Ana Capri as Jessa
- Boy Roque as Phil's jailmate
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? earned a 22.1% rating.[2] While the final episode scored a 30.5% rating.[3]
References
- Ara 'other woman' ni Aljur!
- Santiago, Erwin (March 4, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 27-March 2): Luna Mystika regains lead, Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? debuts at No. 2". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Santiago, Erwin (June 23, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (June 19–22): "Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?" finished on top". Retrieved March 7, 2018.