Walang Kapalit
(ABS-CBN) |
Channel: ABS-CBN
Genre: Drama,Romance
Started: April 23, 2007
Status: Running
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Walang Kapalit (in English, Irreplaceable)
is a Philippine television series of ABS-CBN. It
premiered April 23, 2007, on Primetime Bida.
Walang Kapalit is based on Mike De Leon's 1985
drama Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit, an adaptation from
an earlier komiks version of the same title by Nerissa
Cabral.
This drama takes us to Melanie (Claudine Baretto)
and Noel's (Piolo Pascual) story, stepsiblings who
unexpectedly fall for each other. Will they fight
for their love that's considered wrong, or will
they just let it go and resign to fate?
[ CAST
]
Claudine Barretto as Melanie, the
young stepsister of Noel. She has always wanted
an older brother to protect her, but ended up with
Noel, who seems to harbor an inexplicable hate towards
her. She tends to get hurt easily, but will also
put a good fight when challenged. Her life changes
forever when she unexpectedly falls in love with
Noel.
Piolo Pascual as Noel, the straight-laced
stepbrother of Melanie. Raised by his father's iron
hand, he tends to be rigid, and wants nothing but
to achieve his father's high expectations from him.
Still grieving from his mother's unexpected demise,
he hates Melanie to the core, thinking that she
and her mother, Agnes snatched Noel's mother's place
in Ariston's heart. But what will he do when his
hate is replaced by love, and Melanie takes a space
in his own heart?
Edu Manzano as Ariston, Noel's
biological father. He is rather strict with Noel,
and seems to favor Melanie all the time, fueling
his son's anger towards Melanie more.
Dina Bonnevie as Agnes, Melanie's
biological mother, and Ariston's second wife. Sensing
the tension between Noel and Ariston, she tries
to make it up by taking Noel's side, and encouraging
him whenever she has the chance, as she wants nothing
more than to patch things up between Noel and her
daughter, Melanie.
Amy Austria as Ceding, Ariston's
loyal maid. She showered Noel lots of love, something
which his father lacked. Often playing as the arbiter
between Noel and Melanie, she holds the secret to
Noel's real identity.
Jodi Sta. Maria - Lacson as Cynthia.
She's been in love with Noel ever since they were
little, and is more than willing to marry him even
though she knows that he doesn't love her back.
Bobby Andrews as Ronald, who
pants after Melanie. He's used to getting everything
he wants, and knowing that Melanie doesn't love
him back poses a big challenge for him.
Nikki Valdes as Ressi, Melanie's
wacky best friend, who oftentimes leads Melanie
to trouble without meaning to. She is Ronald's cousin,
and the bridge to Ronald and Melanie.
Deejay Durano as Bryan, Noel's
best friend and Cythia's older brother. He wants
nothing but the best for his little sister.
Candy Pangilinan as Moody, Ariston's
new maid, who likes to dabble in other people's
problems. Despite that, Ceding always turns to her
whenever problems arise.
Lloyd Samartino as Arnold, the
rich and powerful father of Ronald. He's more than
willing to do everything for his children, and will
go as far as cover up their mistakes.
Susan Africa as Elaine, Arnold's
wife and Ronald's mother. She doesn't have a mind
of her own, and just goes along with what her husband
wants.
Eda Nolan as Vanessa, Ronald's
younger sister. Known as the "campus bad girl",
she doesn't care what other people think of her,
and always gets into fights with her older brother,
Roland.
Victor Basa as Miguel, Ceding's
nephew. He grew up in the province and is very conservative.
However, he unwittingly falls for Vanessa, even
if they are worlds apart.
Joem Bascon as Angelo, the "campus
hearthrob" and Vanessa's boyfriend. His immaturity
always leads him into fights with his girlfriend.
TJ Trinidad as Dr. Victor Hizon,
Cynthia's psychiatrist, who will do everything to
make Cynthia reciprocate his feelings for her.
Sam Concepcion as Young Noel,
who never seems to run out of ways to torture his
stepsister, Melanie.
Julia Barretto Padilla as Young
Melanie, who tries hard to gain her stepbrother's
love.
[ TRIVIA
]
In 2003, a movie was also made with the same title.
It stars Sharon Cuneta and Richard Gomez and was
produced by Viva FIlms.
This series is directed by Wenn Deramas, who had
earlier directed Kampanerang Kuba.
This is the first primetime teleserye featuring
both Piolo Pascual and Claudine Barretto in the
lead roles.
