''Hiwaga ng Kambat'' () is a 2019

Philippine drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...

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starring Edward Barber and

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. The series premiered on

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's ''Yes Weekend! Sunday'' block from April 21 to August 25, 2019, replacing ''

Wansapanataym ''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "''once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to Febr ...

''.

Synopsis

A twin was born in a partner who was cursed so that their child will turn into bats. The curse came true, as baby Twins were born. One looks normal, but inherited the hot-blooded and impatience traits of a bat, another looks literally a bat, complete with blind eyes and strong sonar and enhanced hearing. The bat-shaped baby was abandoned in a farming town, while keeping the human baby. Many years later, the twins grew differently. Iking being kind to his family, despite being cursed to transform into a bat on night. While Mateo inherited his father's vile attitude, matching his impatience and hot-bloodedness. Their fates and rivalry got intertwined when Iking goes to Mateo's school.

Cast

Main cast

* Edward Barber as Michael E. Baron / Francisco "Iking" Castro *

as Mateo E. Baron

Supporting cast

Maymay Entrata Marydale Entrata (born May 6, 1997), better known by her stage name Maymay Entrata (), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and model. She came to prominence in 2017, after winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.'' Born in Camiguin, ...

as Sarah Pamintuan * Chantal Videla as Loraine Maniquis *

Sunshine Cruz Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, Sa ...

as Melissa Enriquez-Baron *

Epi Quizon Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. He is known as the antagonist, role as Jepoy / Stryker in the 2003 film ''Lastikman''. Earl ...

as Zandro Baron *

Malou de Guzman Malou de Guzman (born August 24, 1958) is a Filipina stage, television and film actress. Personal life De Guzman has a daughter Luchi, with former actor Ross Rival. She is an alumnus of the University of the Philippines-Diliman , image ...

as Epifania "Panying" Castro * Johnny Revilla as Jaime Enriquez * Michael Rivero as Tomas Pamintuan * Rubi Rubi as Delia Pamintuan * Antonette Garcia as Oryang *

Manuel Chua Manuel Chua (born ) is a Philippines, Filipino model, actor, businessman, and politician. Acting career He was discovered in the Filipino version of a reality game show, ''Pinoy Fear Factor'', which was aired on ABS-CBN from November 2008 to ...

as Berting

Guest cast

* JJ Quilantang as young Iking * Robert “Robbie” Wachtel as young Mateo * Lawrence Roxas as Dodong

Rerun

The show re-aired on

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in August 7, 2021, to December 11, 2021, replacing the reruns of '' Parasite Island'' and was replaced by ''Uncoupling''.

Reception

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, tt10934794, Hiwaga ng Kambat ABS-CBN drama series Philippine horror fiction television series Fantaserye and telefantasya 2019 Philippine television series debuts 2019 Philippine television series endings Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television Television shows set in the Philippines Filipino-language television shows