''Dahil sa Pag-ibig'' (International title: ''Confessions of the Heart'' / ) is a

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series that aired on

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from March 12, 2012 to June 29, 2012, replacing ''

Budoy ''Budoy'' is a Philippine drama television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It tackles the story of Budoy, who is mentally challenged, and his family, relationships and social issues. It topbills Gerald Anderson, Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil. T ...

Overview

The TV series sets on the backdrop on a political family in a small town whose lives intercross when it comes to tying the bonds when it comes to love and family and the secrets beneath there political views and personal lives.

Production

The concept was visualized around September 2011. In a press conference held by ABS-CBN, they announced that an upcoming television drama, with a working title of ''Padre de Pamilya'' will be part of ABS-CBN's programs on the first quarter of 2012. They announced that the two leads will be

Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...

and

Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor. Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...

, and that Pascual's character is a priest. Other supporting actors that was revealed were

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Rafael Rosell Rafael Rosell IV (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. Early life Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982 to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mothe ...

, and

Denise Laurel Denise María Sanz Laurel (born September 30, 1987), better known as Denise Laurel, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is half-Spanish and half-Filipino. She is a granddaughter of former vice president Salvador Laurel and great-granddaughte ...

. This is Rafael last ABS CBN show before moving to GMA Network in that year. In November 2011, some scenes were filmed in

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for Pascual's priest scenes in

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. On January 25, 2012, ABS-CBN then launched the television series as ''Nang Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig'' with another actress added,

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.Cristine Reyes admits she feels pressured about her upcoming serye
retrieved via http://www.push.com.ph 01-25-2012 It is helmed by the directors of the critically acclaimed television drama, ''

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'', Darnel Villaflor and Avel Sunpongco.

Promotion

A special teaser for the trailer was released on February 22, 2012 stating that the series is now titled ''Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig.'' The full trailer was released on February 27, 2012 during the ABS-CBN television drama, ''

''. The series' premiere will be March 12, 2012.

Cast and characters

;Main cast *

as Fr. Alfred Valderama / Benjamin Osorio Jr. *

as Oliver Falcon / Jepoy Osorio *

as Agnes Javier *

as Jasmin Valderama *

as Gov. Leo Valderama ;Main cast *

as Edson Zaguirre *

as Wendy Garcia *

Rey "PJ" Abellana Reynante Hofileña Abellana (; born September 2, 1962), professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series ''Anna Liza'' in the 1980s. He married Rea Reyes, his co ...

as Marlon Rivero *

Tetchie Agbayani Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and ''Playboy'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German '' ...

as Belinda Rivero *

Freddie Webb Freddie Nelle Webb (born November 24, 1942) is a Filipino retired basketball player and coach, former politician, and television and radio personality. Education He completed his elementary education at San Beda College and his degree in Bach ...

as Daniel Falcon * Carla Martinez as Helen Falcon *

Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Life and career Gamboa won the Best Supporting Actor in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Fe ...

as Fr. Benedict Cruz * Cheska Iñigo as Marina Zaguirre * Malou Crisologo as Yaya Ceding *

Kristel Fulgar Kristel Aina Oquindo Fulgar (born December 29, 1994) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles in ''Goin' Bulilit'', ''Maria Flordeluna'', '' Dahil Sa Pag-ibig'', ''Got to Believe'' and Bagito. Filmography Television Film ...

as Andrea Rivero * Lorenzo Mara as Dennis Velasco * Edward Mendez as Theo

Guest cast

* Lui Villaruz as Mike Barrios * Johnny Revilla as Mr. Javier * Maritess Joaquin as Mrs. Javier * Mark Sarayot as Janus * Nanding Josef as Nonoy * Idda Yaneza as Lita Magpantay

Special participation

Ronaldo Valdez Ronald James Gibbs (born November 27, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines), popularly known by his on-screen name Ronaldo Valdez, is a veteran Filipino film and television actor whose career spanned for almost five decades. Valdez is the f ...

as Don Ramon Velasco *

Sandy Andolong Melisande "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Melisande Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer, where she is mostly seen on GMA Network. She has also been currently seen on ABS-CBN TV programs. Personal life Sandy An ...

as Cindy Velasco-Valderama *

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historica ...

as Benjamin Osorio *

Melissa Mendez Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress. Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film ''Kalakal'' (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, ''Hilot'' (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was dire ...

as Elena Osorio * Bing Davao as Rodolfo Zaguirre *

Francis Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...

as Teen Alfred Valderama *

Ella Cruz Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz (; born August 17, 1996) and is professionally known as Ella Cruz, is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy dra ...

as Teen Jasmin Valderama *

Carlo Lacana Carlo Lacana (born November 11, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Career Lacana is a child actor in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Province, who started his career with commercial television and print ads. His first movie was "Tall As Trees" in March 200 ...

as Teen Edson Zaguirre * Annica Tindoy as kid Jasmin Valderama * Nathaniel Britt as kid Alfred Valderama * Yong An Chiu as Young Mike Barrios * Quintin Alianza as Kid Edson

Soundtrack

Track listing

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * * {{IMDb title, 2291053 ABS-CBN drama series Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Philippine political television series Philippine romance television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows filmed in the Philippines Television shows filmed in Italy