Pieta (TV series)
Pieta is a Philippine television daytime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009, replacing Ligaw na Bulaklak.[1][2]
| Pieta | |
|---|---|
 Laban ng Anak, Dalamhati ng Ina (One Son's Fight, One Mother's Grief) | |
| 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 Don Cuaresma |
| Starring | Cherie Gil Ryan Agoncillo Nikki Gil Krista Ranillo Jestoni Alarcon John Regala |
| Opening theme | "Kapalaran" by Ciara Sotto |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 133 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Roldeo T. Endrinal |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | October 27, 2008 – May 1, 2009 |
Synopsis
Pieta 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
- John Regala 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
- Janus Del Prado as Boyong
- Jairus Aquino as Toto
- Niña Dolino as Jessa
- John James Uy as Frank
- Neil Ryan Sese as Geron
- Sharlene San Pedro as Kakai
- DJ Durano as Kabo
- Lyka Ugarte as Helga
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 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
- List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
References
- "ABS-CBN transforms "Pieta" into a modern daytime series". ABS-CBN News. September 24, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 22, 2008). "ABS-CBN revives Caparas masterpiece 'Pieta'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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