Kambal Sa Uma (TV Series)
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directed by Manny Q. Palo and Rechie A. del Carmen. The series stars
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as Ella Perea and Venus dela Riva, and
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as Vira Mae Ocampo and Marie Perea, together with leading men
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in their supporting roles. The series premiered on
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''. Throughout its run, ''Kambal sa Uma'' was a top-rating afternoon drama television series. ''Kambal sa Uma'' reunited love-team
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and
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together after the success of their previous show together, ''
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also stars in the remake portraying the role of Milagros Perea, but originally played Ella and Vira in the film version in 1979. This also marks
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. They would once again reunite in 2017 in a
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Overview


Comics

Kambal sa Uma is a comics creation by Jim Fernandez and Ernie Santiago. Its tells a story of twin sisters who both have different characteristics of a rat. Ella, have adapted the characteristics of the rats facial appearance while Vira only managed to gain the hairs on her back.


1979 film

Kambal sa Uma has been adapted into a film in the 1970s directed by Joey Gosiengfiao. It starred
Rio Locsin Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama", Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including '' Bira! Darna! Bira!'' (197 ...
who played both Ella and Vira; Rio Locsin now portrays Ella and Vira's mother, Milagros in the TV remake. It also starred
Al Tantay Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), also known by his stage name Al Tantay, is a Filipino film actor, comedian, director and the former husband of Rio Locsin. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Film ...
,
Dennis Roldan Mitchell Yap Gumabao Sr. (; born 8 December 1956), better known as Dennis Roldan, is a Filipino former actor, College basketball, basketball player, businessman, and congressman. Career Basketball Before entering show business, he was a basketb ...
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Orestes Ojeda Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a Filipino actor in movies and television. Career Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at Cagayan Valley, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He ...
, Julie Ann Fortich, and
Isabel Rivas Marilou Yap Gumabao (; born December 20, 1958), professionally known as Isabel Rivas () is a Filipino actress and businesswoman. She is the younger sister of former actor Dennis Roldan. Career She was introduced as a sexy nymphet in Celso Ad. C ...
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Plot

Based on the komiks creation of Jim Fernandez and Ernie Santiago and the 1970s film by Joey Gosiengfiao, Kambal Sa Uma tells the story of Ella (
Melissa Ricks Melissa Marie Ricks-Macatangay (born January 9, 1990) is a Filipino actress of American descent. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN. Background Career In 2004, Ricks joined the reality talent sea ...
) and Vira (
Shaina Magdayao Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN. Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettiest ...
), twin sisters who have some of the physical features of a rodent. When she was still a baby, Vira was given away by her mother Milagros (
Rio Locsin Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama", Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including '' Bira! Darna! Bira!'' (197 ...
) and ended up in the care of a rich couple in the city. Meanwhile, Ella remained with her mother and lived in the mountains away from persecution of people. Through a dramatic course of events, Ella and Vira will cross paths and their differences will lead to a bitter clash.


Cast and characters

;Protagonist *
Melissa Ricks Melissa Marie Ricks-Macatangay (born January 9, 1990) is a Filipino actress of American descent. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN. Background Career In 2004, Ricks joined the reality talent sea ...
as Venus dela Riva / Ella Perea *
Shaina Magdayao Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN. Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettiest ...
as Vira Mae Ocampo / Marie Perea ;Lead cast *
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as Gabriel "Gab" Ledesma *
Jason Abalos Jason Joel Jimenez Abalos (born January 14, 1985) is a Filipino actor, host, model, endorser and politician. Acting career Abalos is a former member of Star Magic talents until 2017. He was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a realit ...
as Dino San Jose ;Main cast *Rio Locsin as Milagros Perea *
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as Celeste Miranda-Ledesma ;Supporting cast *
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as Lourdes Ledesma-Ocampo *
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as Aurelio Ocampo *
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as Lolita dela Riva *
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as Benjie San Jose *Bangs Garcia as Ynez Ocampo *Aldred Gatchalian as Emil Ledesma


Extended cast

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Nonie Buencamino Anthony Buencamino (born November 28, 1966), professionally known as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun ...
as Raul Perea Sr. *Bing Davao as Fernando "Fernan" Ledesma *
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as Lola Salve *
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as Kat *
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as Myka * Sergio Garcia as Edward *
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as Mary


Special participation

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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 Dino San Jose *Mark Joshua Salvador as young Gabriel "Gab" Ledesma *Angel Sy as young Ella Perea *Nikki Bagaporo as young Ynez Ocampo * Mika dela Cruz as young Vira Mae Ocampo / Marie Perea *
Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''J ...
as young Raul Perea Sr. *
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 ...
as young Milagros Perea *
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as young Celeste Miranda-Ledesma *Cheska Billiones as young Lourdes Ocampo *
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as young Aurelio Ocampo


Re-run

Served as a noontime program, ''Kambal sa Uma'' re-aired from May 26, 2014, to September 19, 2014, at 11:45 AM and re-aired again on March 25, 2019, at 2:55 PM on cable channel,
Jeepney TV Jeepney TV is a 24-hour Television in the Philippines, Philippine pay television channel owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's narrowcast arm Creative Programs Inc. since 2012. The programming consists of classic and archived ser ...
as part of the tagline block ''Pasada Pantasya''.


See also

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References

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