''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' (International title: ''Against All Odds'' / ) is a 2013

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aired on

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and worldwide on

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from June 17, 2013 to August 23, 2013, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by ''

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''. It served as a comeback for renowned Pinoy soap opera actress

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, together with

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and

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in their first antagonist roles. It is a dark melodrama involving women fighting adversity in life and marriage. The series is streaming online on

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Overview

Anessa Panaligan is a strong woman and a loving daughter who would do everything for the sake of her family. Amidst all the trials that she is facing, Anessa will meet and fall in love with Eros Diomedes, a rich young man who will turn her life into a nightmare.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Anessa Panaligan-Diomedes / Angela Balaguer *

as Eros Diomedes *

as Alexis G. Tiotangco *

John Estrada John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973) is a Filipino film and TV actor who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He is a contract actor of ABS-CBN, where he remained there from 1990 to 2018 and re ...

as Alejo Apostol *

Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Regarded as a "matinee idol", Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Uria ...

as Romulos Diomedes *

Coney Reyes Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film '' ...

as Helena Diomedes *

Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well ...

as Athena Apostol *

Susan Africa Susan Africa (born August 20, 1959) is a veteran Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Recognised as a legend in the Philippine cinema, Africa won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance in ...

as Demetria Panaligan *

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as Iris Diomedes *

Joseph Marco Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series ''La Vendetta (TV series), La Vendetta'' and who is currently ...

as Leandros Panaligan *

Bryan Termulo Bryan Bryll Cruz Termulo (born March 8, 1988) is a Filipino actor and award winning singer-songwriter, who was the runner-up in ''Pinoy Pop Superstar'' Year 3. He is best known for singing the theme song of Filipino TV series Walang Hanggan en ...

as Victor Guevarra

Supporting cast

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as Nancy Guevarra *

Ogie Diaz Roger Diaz Pandaan (born January 2, 1970), known professionally as Ogie Diaz (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is popularly known as "''Pekto''", the name of his character in the long-running forme ...

as Roger Alegria * Bing Davao as Ernesto Martinez * Johnny Revilla as Hector Tiotangco * Cheska Iñigo as Kara Tiotangco * Lui Manansala as Gloria * Michael Conan as Bernard * Marvin Yap as Elmo * Josh Ivan Morales as Rocky * Miguel Vergara as Emman "JR" P. Diomedes * Marco Antonio Masa as Peter T. Diomedes

Guest cast

* AJ Dee as Edgar *

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as Ramon * Via Antonio as Barbara *

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as Greg * Dexie Daulat as Angela * Hiyasmin Neri as young Maria * Ron Morales as young Romulos *

Dianne Medina Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre (born November 5, 1986) is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic. Early life Dianne Me ...

as young Helena * Sophia Ysm as young Eva

Special participation

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as Dr. Maria Balaguer *

Gretchen Barretto Gretchen Castelo Barretto (; born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino actress, socialite, and philanthropist. She was launched in Regal Films' ''14 Going on Steady'' as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which serve ...

as Atty. Eva Custodio *

Lito Pimentel Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963 in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Province), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor in the Philippines. His uncle is the late game show host Pepe Pimentel. Early life and ...

as Dario Panaligan

Reception

''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' dominated its 8:30–9:15pm timeslot. Although it moved to a later timeslot to give way for '' Muling Buksan ang Puso'', it still dominates its new timeslot (9:15–10:00pm). The series ranked 11th in the ''Top 15 programs from January to December 2013'' based on year round data from

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with an average rating of 25.9%.

Cancellation

''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' was supposed to be extended due to high ratings and positive feedbacks. Unfortunately, the show's extension is later cancelled due to the combined requests of Koreanovela fans and the supporters of ''

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,'' followed by Santos' decision to finish her show immediately to give way for ''

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References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt3292122 ABS-CBN drama series 2013 Philippine television series debuts 2013 Philippine television series endings Philippine melodrama television series Philippine action television series Television series about revenge Philippine romance television series Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines