Bukod Kang Pinagpala (transl. you are way blessed / international title: Mother's Love) is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Camille Prats and Mona Louise Rey. It premiered on February 11, 2013 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. The series concluded on June 7, 2013 with a total of 82 episodes. It was replaced by Maghihintay Pa Rin in its timeslot.
| Bukod Kang Pinagpala | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Mother's Love |
| Genre | Drama |
| Developed by | R.J. Nuevas |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "Nag-iisa Lang" by Rocco Nacino |
| Ending theme | "Habang May Buhay" by Kyla |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 82 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Production locations | Tagaytay, Philippines |
| Cinematography | Carlo S. Montaño |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 11 – June 7, 2013 |
Premise
editThe series features the stories of three women whose lives and loves are hurled into a complex web of deceit, ambition, hope, and love.[1]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Camille Prats as Bessilda "Bessie" Villerte-Alcuar[2]
- Mona Louise Rey as Cindy Lara Villerte Alcuar[3]
- Supporting cast
- Jackie Rice as Janet Perez-Cheng[4]
- Jennica Garcia as Ofelia "Ofe" Almazan-Alfonso[5]
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Leandro Alcuar
- Carl Guevara as Andrew Alfonso
- Recurring cast
- Krystal Reyes as Janella Perez
- Glenda Garcia as Melinda "Miling" Almazan
- Sharmaine Suarez as Rebecca "Becca" Perez
- Frencheska Farr as Diana
- Djanin Cruz as Paula
- Jacky Woo as Genki Cheng
- Carlo Gonzales as Oscar
- Rap Fernandez as Ronald
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Ramon Alcuar
- Anna Marin as Raquel Villerte
- Zandra Summer as Amy
- Lolli Mara as Luisa Alcuar
- Marco Alcaraz as Digoy
- Arny Ross as Bella Caravide
- Lenlen Frial as Lizzy Almazan
Development
editFrom the creative engineering of RJ Nuevas, the series was conceived late 2012. Early in its development, the series was titled "Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak" (transl. Three Mothers, One Child). It was changed to Bukod Kang Pinagpala (transl. You're the Most Blessed One, a phrase usually referring to Mama Mary), following its concept "The greatest kind of love is the love a mother has for her child." Winnie Hollis-Reyes served as the executive producer, while Don Michael Perez assigned to direct the show.
The majority of the ensemble cast was personally chosen by the network and assembled from December 2012 to January 2013. Actresses Camille Prats, Jackie Rice and Jennica Garcia headlined the show as the three mothers fighting for the custody of a child – Lara, played by Mona Louise Rey. The said role was originally meant for Jillian Ward but later replaced by Rey because "She's more fit for the role." Mark Anthony Fernandez, who had previously worked with Prats and Rey on the 2011 hit primetime series Munting Heredera, was cast as the sole male lead.[6]
As the show progressed, numerous recurring casts appeared. Carl Guevarra, Krystal Reyes, singer-actress Frencheska Farr and Japanese actor/producer Jacky Woo signed on to portray four important characters in the show. Glenda Garcia, Sharmaine Suarez and Anna Marin took the parental roles and made several appearances throughout the series' run. Series' director Don Michael Perez stated that "despite the series' title, no "chosen" character is given more exposure than the other members of the cast, from writing to the directing."[7]
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced on February 1, 2013. Most of the series' scenes, including the fictional "Alcuar Farm" and "Bessie's Organic Farm & Restaurant", were shot on location in Tagaytay.[8]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Bukod Kang Pinagpala earned a 16.6% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 12.4% rating.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Kris hanggang part 10 ang plano sa Sisterakas!". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (February 6, 2013). "Camille Prats clarifies report that she is dating player of Philippine Volcanoes". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "GMA susugal sa Bukod Kang Pinagpala". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Hindi natsugi!". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "GMA susugal sa Bukod Kang Pinagpala". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Mark Anthony Fernandez, all set for Bukod Kang Pinagpala". GMA Network.
- ^ "Camille, Jennica and Jackie become moms". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ^ "Abante News Online :: Philippines". Abante. Archived from the original on February 13, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ^ "AGB Nielsen Media Research: Mega Manila Household TV Ratings – February 11, 2013 (Monday)". LionhearTV. February 13, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko (June 14, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 7 to 9, 2013): Eat Bulaga records 12.8 percent lead over rival program last Saturday". PEP. Retrieved March 1, 2018.