''Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo'' (International title: ''Without You'' / ) is a 2012

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melodrama A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or exces ...

romantic

television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite television, satellite, or cable television, cable, excluding breaking news, television adverti ...

directed by Lino S. Cayetano, Manny Q. Palo, Jojo A. Saguin, and Avel E. Sunpongco. The series stars

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, and Ron Morales, with an ensemble cast consisting of

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 ...

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, Aaron Junatas,

Nikki Valdez Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip th ...

, Jojit Lorenzo,

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, Alyanna Angeles, Jillian Aguila,

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, and Dexie Daulat in their supporting roles. The series premiered on

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's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on TFC, replacing '' Angelito: Batang Ama'' and was replaced by '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' from April 16 to November 16, 2012.

Overview

The story revolves on the lives of two former childhood friend turned lovers whose destinies pave way through their marriage and try to pave their way of difficult lives as Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) just to provide for them a better life as a married couple and as a family.

Premise

The story revolves on fate, and the lives of OFW's making an everyday living to make ends meet in dreams of a better life. Paul (

) and Sarah (

) are OFW-Workers whose fathers served as inspirations to achieve their goals in life throughout their lives their fates will be tested and must face the same obstacles from the past their parents faced emotionally and physically and when trust comes into the picture their love will be at stake with Mia (

) Paul's former girlfriend will also fight for love as well. Mia and Paul's infidelity creates major problems in the end for both of their families and Sarah finds out Mia is pregnant but also is too pregnant with Paul's child which causes the ladder to put both Mia and Paul's lives at stakes when they both end up in bars and with Sarah coming home to the Philippines will this relationship end in a failed marriage or will their love for one another protect their once happily relationship? With all the hardships they've gone and they're going through, they are trying their best to prove the world that love can forgive and forget, and that love can totally change someone. Their off and on relationship is hopefully heading to happiness, leaving off the sick and obsessed Mia, and with the help of the weakling Rino.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Sarah Natividad-Raymundo *

as Paulino "Paul" Raymundo *

as Mia Pedroso† * Ron Morales as Rino De Dios†

Supporting cast

as Belen Natividad *

as Elvie Raymundo *

as Sonia Pedroso† *

as Arturo "Atoy" Pedroso * Hope Soberano as Claire Raymundo *Aaron Junatas as Rap Raymundo *

as Joy *Jojit Lorenzo as George *

as Cito *

as Sandra *Alyanna Angeles as Faith Raymundo *Jillian Aguila as Macy Raymundo *

as Edward Santiago *Dexie Daulat as Samantha "Sam" Santiago

Guest cast

*Isay Alvarez as Cynthia Reyes† *

Eva Darren Eva Darren (born June 28, 1946) is a Filipino actress. Career Darren started appearing in movies during the early 1960s. She won the 18th FAMAS Awards, FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie ''Ang Pulubi'' (1969) starring Charit ...

as Almira *Lui Manansala as Minda *Nanding Josef as Eddie *Tiya Pusit as Conchita *Xavi Hemady as Chris *Nikki Bagaporo as Karen *

Ryan Bang Bang Hyun-sung (; born 16 June 1991), professionally known as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean television personality, host, comedian, actor, singer and vlogger based in the Philippines. Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear prominently ...

as Leo *

Ivan Dorschner Ivan Anthony Dorschner born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen ...

as Mark *

Johan Santos Johan Morielle Santos (born June 1, 1987) is a Filipino television actor, presenter, and model who participated in 133 episodes of Philippine The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( ...

as Michael *David Chua as Juan

Special participation

Christopher de Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...

as Manny Raymundo† *

Phillip Salvador Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador (born Felipe Reyes Salvador; August 22, 1953) is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino film and television actor. Acting career Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with ''Adios Mi Amor''. He toiled in m ...

as Roman Natividad† *

Paul Salas Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998), popularly known by his stage name Paul Salas, is a Filipino actor, model, and vlogger. Early life He is the eldest son of Michelle Solinap and Universal Motion dancer Jim Salas. He graduated fro ...

as Young Paul Raymundo *

Mariel Pamintuan Mariel Viray Pamintuan (born February 24, 1998), better known as simply Mariel Pamintuan, is a Filipino actress. She was a former Star Magic Artist and is currently a talent of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center. Career Mariel Pamintuan start ...

as Young Sarah Natividad *

Clarence Delgado Clarence William Delgado (born December 15, 2004), is a Filipino teen actor. He was discovered by Star Circle Quest 2011 where he won as The Male Winner. He had appeared in ''Goin' Bulilit'' and '' Way Back Home''. He transferred to GMA Network ...

as Young Rap Raymundo

International broadcast

*: TodayTV VTC7 (December 19, 2013, entitled ''Định mệnh anh và em'')

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 2363903 ABS-CBN drama series Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Philippine melodrama television series Philippine romance television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows filmed in the Philippines Television shows filmed in Qatar Television shows filmed in the United Arab Emirates