''Kadenang Ginto'' (International title: ''The Heiress'' / ) is a 2018 Philippine drama revenge television series broadcast by

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. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars

Francine Diaz Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz (; born January 27, 2004) is a Filipino actress, model and endorser. She rose to prominence and became a household name as Cassandra ''"Cassie"'' Mondragon in the highly successful TV series in the Philippines - ''K ...

Andrea Brillantes Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza (born March 12, 2003), known professionally as Andrea Brillantes (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress. She is best known for her roles as the titular character in ''Annaliza'' (2013) and as Marga Bartolome in '' ...

Beauty Gonzalez Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez-Crisologo (; born 28 May 1991), professionally known as Beauty Gonzalez, is a Filipina actress from Dumaguete City. Biography Beauty Gonzalez was born as Christine Marie Gonzalez in Dumaguete City to Carina Luc ...

Dimples Romana Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1976) or better known as Dimples Romana is a Filipino actress. Career Romana finished at International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College after she finished h ...

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first te ...

Louise Abuel Louise Darnell Alba Abuel (born December 27, 2003) is a Filipino teen actor and commercial model. He first appeared as Kevin Delgado in the television series ''100 Days to Heaven'', Young Jao in Princess and I, Pikoy in ''Juan dela Cruz'', and ...

Adrian Alandy Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), formerly known as Luis Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''. Biography Alandy completed an intensive course in comput ...

and

Richard Yap Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman of Chinese descent. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in ''Be Careful with My Heart'' and "Papa Chen" in ''My Binondo Girl''. ...

. The series was aired on the network's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide via

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from October 8, 2018 to February 7, 2020, replacing ''

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'', and was replaced by ''

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''. The series proved to be a huge hit in the Philippines. It is one of a few daytime television dramas to last for more than a year due to maintaining high viewership. The rivalry of Cassie and Marga (Francine Diaz and Andrea Brillantes), two of the series' main characters, became a trending topic nationwide. Furthermore, a scene which featured Daniela (Dimples Romana) wearing a red dress while pulling a luggage bag became viral on various social media platforms, helping Romina's popularity and career reach new heights. In addition, one of the most famous lines in the show, ''"Cassie, di ka muna papasok sa school"'' () – uttered by Daniela – easily became the show's catchphrase among the viewers.

Premise

''Kadenang Ginto'' is the story of Romina Andrada (

), a secretary turned wife of business tycoon Robert Mondragon (

), who married her even though she was raped and was carrying the child of the assailant. Unknown to Romina, it was Daniela (

), Robert's daughter, who had orchestrated her abduction right before seducing Romina's fiancé, Carlos Bartolome (

). With their lives intertwined, their daughters, Cassandra (

) and Margaret (

), are made to fight as to who is the rightful heiress to Robert's empire.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Cassandra "Cassie" A. Mondragon *

as Romina Andrada-Mondragon *

as Margaret "Marga" M. Bartolome *

as Daniela "Dani" Mondragon-Bartolome *

as Roberto "Robert" Aquino-Mondragon *

as Carlos Bartolome *

as Leonardo "Leon" Herrera

Supporting cast

Kyle Echarri Kyle John Echarri (born June 20, 2003) is a Filipino-American singer and actor. He made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of ''The Voice Kids''. He has appeared in various films and television shows su ...

as Kristoff "Tope" Tejada *

Seth Fedelin Seth Yancy Fronda Fedelin (born July 9, 2002, in Dasmariñas, Cavite) also known as Sethyboy is a Filipino actor, model, singer and dancer. Fedelin first appeared on television as a housemate on the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Otso'' ( ...

as Michael "Mikoy" Sarmiento *

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 i ...

as Esther Magtira *

Donita Rose Donita Rose Cavett (born December 5, 1974) is a Filipino-American actress, TV host and former MTV Asia VJ. Early and personal life Donita Rose Cavett was born in Utah on 5 December 1974 and moved to the Philippines when she was five years old. ...

as Claire Herrera *

Ronnie Lazaro Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting and art director. Biography He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which wer ...

as Nicolas "Kulas" Bartolome *

Joko Diaz Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr. (born February 13, 1968), better known by his Stage name, screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor and action star. Diaz is regarded as one of the country's leading action stars. He has won two Luna Award, FAP A ...

as Hector Mangubat *

Eric Fructuoso Frederick John Marco Magdaluyo Fructuoso (born March 31, 1977) is a Philippines, Filipino actor, comedian, businessman, and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the teen boy group ''"Gwapings"'' along with Mark A ...

as Alvin Mangubat *

Aleck Bovick Maria Teresa Bovick Tambis (born May 18, 1984), better known by her screen name Aleck Bovick, is a Filipino actress. Personal life Her father was Filipino and her mother was half-German. She was in a relationship with Filipino actor Carlo Ma ...

as Myrna Bartolome *

Sheree Bautista Cherry Hazel Sweet Faye Vidal Bautista (born as Cherry Hazel Vidal Agustin), popularly known as Sheree, is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, model, and painter. Born in Cagayan de Oro and raised in Bukidnon, she is a member of Viva Hot Bab ...

as Jessa Trinidad * Arnold Reyes as Atty. Bernard Tejada *

Kim Molina Kimverlie Soriano Molina (born July 1, 1991), popularly known as Kim Molina, is a Filipino singer and actress, known for portraying Aileen in the long-running Filipino stage musical ''Rak Of Aegis'' (2014—present), Savannah in the drama series ...

as Savannah Savi Rosales * Luke Conde as PO3 Jude Bartolome *

Nikko Natividad Nikko Seagal Natividad (born February 13, 1993) is a Filipino model, actor and dancer, who became popular after winning ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtimes Gandang Lalake segment. He is also known as one of the members of ''#Ha ...

as Gino Bartolome * Kat Galang as Bonita Marilet * Adrian Lindayag as Neil Andrada * Josh Ivan Morales as Jepoy Marilet * Angelina Kanapi as Juanita "Ninang" Galvez * Cecille Jamora Santos as Principal #1 * Danica Ontengco as Nadya Ricaforte * CJ de Guzman as Nica de Guzman * Bea Borres as Maureen Gatchalian * Bea Basa as Fatima Paterno * Julie Esguerra as Leslie Joy "LJ" Catacutan * Criza Taa as Roxanne Roxy Mangubat * Benj Manalo as Felix Dimalanta * Alynna Velasquez as Principal Garcia

Guest cast and cameo appearances

Eula Valdez Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (; born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdes, is a Filipino actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice in the ''Bagets'' film ...

as Rosanna Andrada *

Mickey Ferriols Michelle Ferriols (born March 8, 1973), simply known as Mickey Ferriols, is an American-born Filipino actress. She has a son with ex-partner Archie Alemania named Brent Marcus Alemania. Career Ferriols shot into stardom via a PLDT commercial ...

as Camilla Mondragon *

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 Cecilia "Cely" Mangubat *

Valerie Concepcion Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then ...

as Cindy Dimaguiba *

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as Joaquin "Wacky" Dumagat * Abby Bautista as Trina Martinez *

Ping Medina Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jos ...

as Badong Sarmiento * Brenna Garcia as Jenna Carvajal *

Glydel Mercado Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975), better known by her screen name Glydel Mercado, is a Filipina singer actress and politician in the Philippines. She won a number of Best Supporting Actress awards her role in 1999 film ''Sidhi' ...

as Rosita Carvajal *

Nico Antonio Jerico Antonio (born May 24, 1983), commonly known as Nico Antonio, is a Filipino actor, producer and singer. Biography Antonio is the eldest of four siblings, to Reynerio Antonio and Joji Alonso is a film producer. After graduating with a deg ...

as Ramon Evangelista *

as Paco Herrera * Ana Abad Santos as Eva Romero * Kate Ramos as young Cassie * Angelika Rama as young Marga *

Lou Veloso Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (1993 ...

as Waldo *

Winnie Cordero Rowena Cordero-Erquieza (; born 1 November 1966), professionally known as Winnie Cordero, is a Filipino comedian, actress and TV host. Biography Education Cordero is a Communication Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas. Career Co ...

as herself *

Bea Alonzo Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...

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Belle Mariano Belinda Angelito Mariano (born 10 June 2002), professionally known as Belle Mariano, is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. She began appearing on television at the age of 9 playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' ...

Angelo Acosta The second season of the Philippine reality singing competition '' The Voice Teens'' premiered on February 8, 2020 on ABS-CBN. Lea Salonga, Bamboo Mañalac and Sarah Geronimo returned to the show as coaches. ''The Voice of the Philippines'' coac ...

Broadcast

''Kadenang Ginto'' premiered on October 8, 2018 on

. The series was the network's second longest-running afternoon drama series of the 2010s with a total of 348 episodes. In 2020, it re-aired on the newly launched

Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Channel (stylized as Kapamilya channel) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network formerly known as ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at th ...

via pay cable and satellite, under the title ''Kadenang Ginto: The Golden Comeback''. The re-run from August 22, 2020 to May 1, 2021. every weekend, replacing the second season of '' The Voice Teens''. However on May 8, 2021, the re-run of the series was replaced by the extension of ''Kapamilya Action Sabado'' and the re-run of Philippine television series, '' Parasite Island'', ''

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'', ''Uncoupling'', and ''We Rise Together''. As a result, the remaining episodes until the finale moved to

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from May 3, 2021 to March 18, 2022.

Adaptation

In January 2020, an

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n remake of ''Kadenang Ginto'' was announced. The Verona Pictures-produced adaptation, titled '' Putri Mahkota'' (), debuted on January 5, 2020 on ANTV. It aired for 22 episodes of 110 minutes each until January 26, 2020.

, country’s leading content provider, expand its reach beyond local borders, with Spanish-dubbed versions of its top-rating teleserye “Kadenang Ginto”. The Kapamilya afternoon teleserye “Kadenang Ginto” or “La Heredera” starring Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, Dimples Romana, and Beauty Gonzalez, is currently airing in Ecuador on free TV Ecuavisa.

Ratings

Accolades

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, tt9093984 ABS-CBN drama series Philippine telenovelas Philippine drama television series Philippine melodrama television series Philippine thriller television series 2018 Philippine television series debuts 2020 Philippine television series endings Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in Metro Manila Television series set in the 2000s Television series set in 2003