''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...'';
abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a
Philippine television 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 ...
anthology show broadcast by
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 ...
under
ABS-CBN Entertainment
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
. Hosted by
Charo Santos-Concio
María Rosario Navarro Santos-Concio (born October 27, 1955), popularly known as Charo Santos-Concio or simply Charo Santos (), is a Filipino people, Filipino media executive and actress. She is the host of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', the longest-runni ...
, it premiered on May 15, 1991. It has become the
longest-running drama anthology in the Philippines, reaching its 30th year in 2021. The program features weekly real-life stories or anecdotes of common people or even famous celebrities and personalities through letter sending. The series has a counterpart radio program being broadcast on
DZMM
DZMM (630 AM) Radyo Patrol was a commercial news/talk radio station broadcasting from Quezon City, Philippines, serving the Mega Manila market. It was the flagship station of the Radyo Patrol Network owned by ABS-CBN. The station's studio was l ...
called "''Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM''", a
paperback
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("''pocketbooks''") adaptation and a
comic book
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adaptation under Mango Comics & Sterling. The program concluded on December 10, 2022 with a total of 30 seasons and 1,344 episodes.
Overview
From March 14, 2020, the production of the program's new episodes were suspended due to the
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines
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, airing reruns of old episodes until May 2, 2020, due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN because of the
cease and desist
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order of the
National Telecommunications Commission
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC; fil, Pambansang Komisyon sa Telekomunikasyon) is an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology responsible for the supervision, adjudication and control over ...
(NTC), following the expiration of the network's 25-year franchise granted in 1995.
The program is named after the eponymous song, "
Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...
" by Constancio de Guzman. The song also serves as the program's opening theme, which was performed by
Dulce. Beginning in the mid-2000s airings, the opening has been covered by
Carol Banawa
Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa-Crisostomo (born March 4, 1981), better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa, is a US-based Filipina singer, actress, and nurse. She is a Star Magic Batch 4 alumna.
Early life and career
Raised in Batangas, she ...
, and then by
JM Yosures
Jann Mar Padasas Yosures (born June 30, 1996), known professionally as JM Yosures, is a Filipino singer and recording artist. He won as the Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 4), fourth season grand champion at ''It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), I ...
, replacing Banawa's version. Dulce's version is also used in the final episode in the closing credits.
A classics re-run version of the anthology series ''MMK Classics'' premiered on June 3, 2012, on
The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel, commonly known as TFC, is a 24-hour global subscription television network based in Daly City, California with studios in Redwood City, California and offices in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ethi ...
. Because of the outreach abroad, the TFC series focused on fully translating every episode with English subtitles. The Philippine version entitled "''MMK Klasiks''" aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block as a temporary replacement program from December 17, 2012, to January 18, 2013, replacing ''
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto'' before replaced into ''
May Isang Pangarap
''May Isang Pangarap'' (International title: ''There's A Dream'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine drama television series directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Erick C. Salud, Manny Q. Palo and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV. The series stars Vina Morale ...
''. ''MMK Klasiks'' also airs on
DZMM TeleRadyo as a fill-in to its radio counterpart, because the latter was pre-recorded, as well as on
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 ...
dubbed as ''The Best of MMK''.
On November 21, 2022,
Santos-Concio announced that the show will air its three-part finale episode before its finale on December 10, 2022.
Episodes
''Translations of the Filipino titles are in parentheses.''
Notable episodes
*"
Rubber Shoes"
:The first episode of ''MMK'' which aired on May 15, 1991 starring
Robert Arevalo
Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor.
Personal life
Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician Tito Arevalo; his uncle Angel Esmeralda is the father of the late Jay Ilagan and his un ...
,
Romnick Sarmenta
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series ''Gulong ng ...
and
Vina Morales
Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “''Ultimate Performer''” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit A ...
.
*"Regalo" (Gift)
:''MMK'' episode topbilled by
Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
,
Ricky Davao
Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou ...
and
Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...
and considered one of the most critically successful episodes.
*"Lobo" (Balloon)
:The highest-rated episode in Mega Manila (47.9% as per AGB Nielsen) that featured
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
and
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...
. Regine also won her first acting award at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in 2002, because of this episode.
*"Pier 39"
:10th Anniversary Presentation. First ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode filmed outside the Philippines starring
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbus ...
and
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...
. Shot in
San Francisco, California
San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th ...
, the episode tells about a caregiver who falls in love with a wayward man, despite being beholden to her elderly, wheelchair-using employer.
*"Ferris Wheel"
:A Christmas presentation of ''Maalaala mo Kaya'' which reunites ex-lovers
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor.
Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
and
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...
.
*"Unan" (Pillow)
:The episode which tells the life story of
Julie Vega
Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo (21 May 1968 – 6 May 1985), better known by her stage name Julie Vega (), was a Filipina child actress, singer and commercial model. She remains very popular in her native Philippines, years after her death at the p ...
, as portrayed by
Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino-American actress, model, TV host and comedienne.
Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, Panganiban is recognized as one of ...
. Michael de Mesa and Rio Locsin acted as Drs. Julio and Pearl Postigo, Julie Vega's parents. Aired in October 2003. The episode also marked the first time that highlights on the original live TV coverage of Julie Vega's 1985 funeral were released in unedited version by ABS-CBN since the network's rebirth in 1986.
*"Fried Chicken"
:The story about Maximo Gimenez (Albert Martinez), the founder of
Max's Restaurant
Max's Restaurant, sometimes known as Max's of Manila or simply Max's, is a Philippine-based multinational restaurant chain which serves fried chicken and other Filipino dishes. It is owned and operated by the Max's Group.
History
Max's Restauran ...
. After the Second World War, Max along with his niece Ruby, followed the suggestion of American troops to build a restaurant after they tasted the fried chicken that they served for them. This would start the beginning of Max's Restaurant that became a household name for generations.
*"Pendant"
:A Valentine's Day Special aired on February 14, 2009 and first episode for
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (; born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, host, actress, producer, vlogger and entrepreneur. She is the former lead host of long-running reality show, ''Pinoy Big Brother''. To ...
with
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 ...
and Ryan Eigenmann. This episode was about first love and how to let go and take the risk in order to be in love.
*"Reseta" (Prescription)
:A Mother's Day Special aired on May 9, 2009 starring
Jodi Sta. Maria and
Carmina Villaroel
María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser.
Personal life
Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroel ...
. This marked Villaroel's new appearance in a ''MMK'' episode on ABS-CBN after a few episodes she did in the 1990s before leaving the network.
*"Sapatos" (Shoes)
:A Mother's Day Special aired on May 15, 2016 starring
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman.
Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...
. This marked Aquino's new appearance in a ''MMK'' episode on ABS-CBN after a few episodes she did in the 1990s before leaving the network. The story was based on the real-life story of ''Honey Grace Villarico'', how she fulfilled the role of a single mother facing all troubles alone and succeeded on being a career woman of her time.
*"Blusa" (Blouse)
:A controversial episode starring
Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
and
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 ...
that focuses on a story of a
UP Los Baños summa cum laude graduate who found herself applying as a Guest Relations Officer (GRO), shown February 28, 2009. UPLB released a statement pointing out the credibility of the facts presented in the episode. On March 10, 2009, ABS-CBN issued an apology for not verifying with UPLB the veracity of the facts. Meanwhile, Angel won as Outstanding Actress in a Drama Performance given by the Philippine Psychiatric Association SiSA Award.
*"Ice Cream"
:This is the life story of
Jake Zyrus
Jake Zyrus (formerly known under the mononym Charice; born 10 May 1992) is a Filipino singer and television personality.
In 2007, after some appearances on Philippine television, Zyrus sang on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', and the followin ...
(Formerly Charice Pempengco), as portrayed by himself. This is Zyrus' first acting appearance with
Zsa Zsa Padilla and
Rhap Salazar
Rhap Salazar (born February 3, 1997) is a Filipino singer and former child actor. He has tied for first place in the 2010 Awit Awards in the category “Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist" He has won two awards at the 13th World C ...
played as the role of his mother and younger brother. The story features about him growing up in a middle-class family before his successful singing career. The episode aired in June 2008.
*"Teddy Bear"
:This is the story of
comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing
Amusement is the state of experiencing humorous and entertaining events or situations while the person or a ...
Pokwang
Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer.
She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She a ...
, portrayed by herself.
*"Kwintas" (Necklace)
:This is the first episode of
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
and also marks the first on-screen tandem of her and
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama ''Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...
.
*"Gitara" (guitar)
:This is the real-life story of Tara Santelices, who was comatose for a year after being shot to the head by a mugger on August 6, 2008. She was portrayed by
Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for ...
.
*"Upuan" (chair)
:The episode of former senator
Renato Cayetano
Renato "Rene" Luna Cayetano (December 12, 1934 – June 25, 2003), commonly known as Compañero, was a Filipino lawyer, television presenter, journalist, and politician. He served in the Regular Batasang Pambansa, representing the Legislative di ...
, portrayed by
Ronaldo Valdez
Ronald James Gibbs (born November 27, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines), popularly known by his on-screen name Ronaldo Valdez, is a veteran Filipino film and television actor whose career spanned for almost five decades.
Valdez is the fa ...
about his battle with
hepatitis
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and his son, Lino Cayetano's contribution to extend his life as portrayed by
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama ''Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...
. This episode is also directed by Lino himself.
*The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Story
:On January 23 and 30, 2010, respectively, a two-part episode of the life story of former
Senator
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Benigno Aquino Jr.
Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., (; November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines (1967–1972) and governor of the province of Tarlac. Aquino was the husband of Corazon Aquino ...
and former
President
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*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (; ; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipina politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People P ...
was aired for Cory's 77th Birthday. The first part was "
Kalapati" which featured the humble beginnings of the said couple, from their marriage up to their political conflicts. The second part was "
Makinilya
"Makinilya" () is the 21st episode of the 18th season of the Filipino drama anthology series ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (''MMK''), and is the second of two parts of "The Ninoy & Cory Aquino Story". Written by Joan Habana and directed by Jeffrey Jeturian ...
" which depicted the latter days of Ninoy and the end of Martial Law. The series also featured real footage of the events that occurred during martial law and during Cory's success in the presidential race.
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...
portrayed the role of
Benigno Aquino Jr.
Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., (; November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines (1967–1972) and governor of the province of Tarlac. Aquino was the husband of Corazon Aquino ...
while
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 ...
played the role of
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (; ; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipina politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People P ...
.
*"Tsinelas" (Slippers)
:This is the story of 17-year-old Edgar and 11-year-old Dagul, two homeless brothers that suffer the severe trials of life with no food or money while travelling an, exhilarating journey from Manila to
Samar
Samar ( ) is the third-largest and seventh-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 1,909,537 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the eastern Visayas, which are in the central Philippines. The island is divided in ...
for a better life. This is the posthumous work of actor
AJ Perez
Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez (February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011) was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries '' Your Song Presents: Underage''. In 2 ...
, who died in a car crash on April 17, 2011.
:In 2013, Another unrelated episode was also titled "Tsinelas", which is the TV adaptation of the story of the late
Jesse Robredo
Jesse Manalastas Robredo (born Jesus Manalastas Robredo; ; May 27, 1958 – August 18, 2012) was a Filipino politician who served as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III from 201 ...
, portrayed by
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor.
Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
.
*"Krus" (Cross)
:The Mother's Day Special of MMK for the year 2011 with
Ai-Ai Delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best know ...
,
John Arcilla
Romeo Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24 1966), professionally known as John Arcilla, is a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He won Best Actor at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in '' On the Job: The Missing 8. ...
,
John Wayne Sace
John Wayne Sace (born May 9, 1989) is a Filipino character actor and dancer. He first rose to prominence from being a former child actor to a teen idol.
Life and career
Sace was a member of ABS-CBN network's circle of homegrown talents called St ...
and Lester Liansang. A story about a struggling mother with her kids not blessed with perfect health.
*"Kuweba" (Cave)
:A special episode that features actors
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...
and
Vina Morales
Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “''Ultimate Performer''” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit A ...
after nearly two decades since their last project together. This episode was aired on November 12, 2011 telling a story of a Muslim family struggling in a political and social turmoil.
*"Singsing" (Ring)
:The love story of Etrona and Panyong, who found happiness in each other's company until their last breath. This episode which was aired on November 19, 2011 is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and stars Philippine veteran actors
Eddie Garcia
Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he ...
and
Gloria Romero Gloria Romero may refer to:
*Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (born December 16, 1933), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, regarded as the “Queen of Philippine Movies”, her care ...
.
*"Lente" (Lens)
:The life story of an aspiring model ''Claudio C. Cañedo'', portrayed by
Mccoy De Leon, aired on August 9, 2012, this episode portrays how Claudio faces the challenges of a person exploring the world around him, meeting different persons from all walks of life and how he survived all the trials while trying to figure out what and who he really wants. Claudio has an identity crisis but then he realized that he is ''GAY'' by gender. Claudio had some same sex relationship in the past but when he met a guy from
Laguna
Laguna (Italian and Spanish for lagoon) may refer to:
People
* Abe Laguna (born 1992), American DJ known as Ookay
* Andrés Laguna (1499–1559), Spanish physician, pharmacologist, and botanist
* Ana Laguna (born 1955), Spanish-Swedish ballet d ...
, he changed for good.
*"T-shirt"
:The story is about Gigi, a girl who got pregnant at a young age due to being raped repeatedly by her employer.
Sharlene San Pedro
Sharlene Santos San Pedro (born April 5, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer, vlogger, streamer, VJ, and TV host.
She made her first television appearance at the age of four when she joined ABS-CBN's talent search '' Star Circle Quest: Kids ...
, who played the role of Gigi was recognized internationally; she was nominated in the 17th
Asian Television Awards
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for Best Actress in a Lead-Drama Role for her portrayal as a teenage mother in this episode aired on April 21, 2008.
*"Manika" (Doll)
:A 15-year-old girl named Nene, portrayed by
Jane Oineza
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza a ...
, who was recurrently raped by her stepfather. But her world drastically changed when her mother, portrayed by
Angel Aquino
Angel Aquino (born Angelita Velasquez Aquino on February 7, 1973) is a Filipino film and television actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN's contract talents.
She is mostly known for her lead antagonist roles such as Ether in '' Encantadia: ...
, even assisted her live-in partner in the act of rape. Since then, Nene cursed the 'beauty' that she possesses. The episode was slated to air on June 2, 2012 but was pulled off after the
MTRCB
(English: "For Intelligent and Responsible Viewing")
, employees = More than 33
, chief1_name = Diorella Maria Sotto-Antonio
, chief1_position = Chairperson
, agency_type = Film and television classification
, parent_agency ...
gave it an 'X' rating due to its sensitive theme. It was later re-edited and was given an 'SPG' rating to be aired on June 30, 2012. The episode went on to become one of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya''s most critically acclaimed presentations with viewers praising the acting performances of Jane Oineza and Angel Aquino and the risky move by ABS-CBN to air such episode. It is the show's all-time highest-rated episode nationwide (40% as per Kantar-TNS, and 27.1% in Metro Manila as per AGB Nielsen), and was its first ever airing nominated for Best Drama at the
International Emmy Awards
The International Emmy Awards, or International Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the television industry. Bestowed by the New York–based International Academy of Television Arts and Sci ...
.
*"Singsing" (Ring)
:The life story of
TESDA
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA ; fil, Pangasiwaan sa Edukasyong Teknikal at Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan) serves as the Philippines' Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) authority. As a government a ...
Director General
Joel Villanueva
Emmanuel Joel Jose Villanueva (, born August 2, 1975), nicknamed "Tesdaman", is a Filipino politician serving as the Senate Majority Leader since 2022 and has been a Senator since 2016. He previously served as the Director General of the Techn ...
portrayed by
Diether Ocampo
Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.
Background
Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German ...
. He and his wife Gladys portrayed by
Maricar Reyes
Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981), is a Filipino actress.
Early life
Reyes was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished her ...
had been married for seven years. But, Joel was confirmed to be impotent and could not conceive a child. But, through his deep faith, Joel and Gladys was given a child.
*"Sanggol" (Baby)
:The story of former
MTRCB
(English: "For Intelligent and Responsible Viewing")
, employees = More than 33
, chief1_name = Diorella Maria Sotto-Antonio
, chief1_position = Chairperson
, agency_type = Film and television classification
, parent_agency ...
Chairman
Grace Poe
Mary Grace Natividad Sonora Poe-Llamanzares (baptized September 3, 1968) is a Filipino politician, businesswoman, educator, and philanthropist serving as a senator since 2013. She was the chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Class ...
portrayed by
Erich Gonzales
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as ...
. Coincidentally, Grace has also been elected senator in the 2013 elections.
*"Lubid" (Rope)
: The story of
Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome or Tourette's syndrome (abbreviated as TS or Tourette's) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by multiple movement (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) ...
victim Jerome Concepcion portrayed by
Gerald Anderson
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency.
Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippi ...
which aired on November 7, 2009
*"Flash Cards"
:Fidel, a former teacher, portrayed by actor-singer
Ariel Rivera
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor.
Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
survived from a heart attack. After a stressful activity despite the doctor telling him not to do, he suffers from a stroke which affects his comprehension and speech. Now his daughter, Jonah becomes his own teacher at home.
*"Scrapbook"
:The life story of Korean superstar
Sandara Park
Sandara Park ( English pronunciation: ; born November 12, 1984), also known by her stage name Dara (Korean: 다라 English pronunciation: ), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in the Philippines as a ...
*"Bintana" (Window)
:The first episode of ''MMK'' to be aired in
high definition on
ABS-CBN HD on October 3, 2015 starring
Tonton Gutierrez
Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968), professionally known as Tonton Gutierrez, is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye ''Pangako Sa ...
,
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born July 20, 1966), known professionally as Agot Isidro, is a Filipino actress. She is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from t ...
,
Diego Loyzaga
Carlos Diego Loyzaga Manhilot (born May 21, 1995) is a Filipino model, actor and video jockey. He is known as one of the members of the male group ''Kapamilya'' Cuties.[Sofia Andres
Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress and commercial model. She is best known for her roles in ''Princess and I'', ''She's Dating the Gangster'', '' Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig'', '' Forevermore'', ''Pusong ...]
*"Pasa" (Bruise)
:The episode aired on May 21, 2016 tells the life story of
Rommel
Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel () (15 November 1891 – 14 October 1944) was a German field marshal during World War II. Popularly known as the Desert Fox (, ), he served in the ''Wehrmacht'' (armed forces) of Nazi Germany, as well as servi ...
, portrayed by
Raikko Mateo
Raikko Rain Mateo Gongora (born July 31, 2008), better known as Raikko Mateo, is a Filipino child actor who gained popularity as the lead star of the fantasy-drama ''Honesto
''Honesto'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series dir ...
and
Diego Loyzaga
Carlos Diego Loyzaga Manhilot (born May 21, 1995) is a Filipino model, actor and video jockey. He is known as one of the members of the male group ''Kapamilya'' Cuties.[Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in P ...]
as Mang Juan, a story of a loving father who will do everything to raise his children despite being illiterate. The airing became the show's second all-time highest-rated episode nationwide, garnering a massive 38.3% as per Kantar-TNS. It became a social media frenzy, and made Marudo the most recent Filipino nominated at the
International Emmy Awards
The International Emmy Awards, or International Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the television industry. Bestowed by the New York–based International Academy of Television Arts and Sci ...
for television acting performance as of .
*"Korona" (Crown)
:Aired on June 3, 2017, it tells the line story of
Pia Wurtzbach
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach ( ; ; born September 24, 1989), formerly known professionally as Pia Romero, is a Filipino model, actress and beauty queen who is known for being crowned Miss Universe 2015.
She joined Binibining Pilipinas pageant three ...
portrayed by
Liza Soberano
Hope Elizabeth Soberano( , ; born January 4, 1998), professionally known as Liza Soberano, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She started in a range of television series and films, including ''Wansapanataym'' (2011), '' Kung Ako'y Iiwan M ...
. Pia started working at the age of 12 when she joined showbiz. Afterwards, her dream of becoming a beauty queen become a reality. After 3 failed attempts, she finally got a chance and would become the third Filipina to be crowned
Miss Universe 2015
Miss Universe 2015 was the 64th Miss Universe pageant, held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on December 20, 2015. This was the first edition of the pageant to be held under the ownership of WME/IMG, which ...
.
*"Passport"
:Aired on June 2, 2019, Nena, a teacher for 32 years, portrayed by
Irma Adlawan
Irma Santonil Adlawan (born March 7, 1962) is a Filipino stage, television and film actress. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Independent Cinema''” for her acting prowess and exceptional contribution to Philippine film industry.
Adlawan is ...
who retire and put up her own business to spend more time with her family. She finds a high paying job as a caregiver in the U.S., hoping to regain everything she lost on an investment. But things do not go as planned as Nena learns that the person who recruits her is a human trafficker, portrayed by
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born July 20, 1966), known professionally as Agot Isidro, is a Filipino actress. She is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from t ...
and forces her to work as a house help for an abusive Filipino family.
Award-winning episodes
*"Abo" (Ash)
:
Roderick Paulate
Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...
was awarded by the first
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards (launched in 1996), is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards comprises 56 categories across news, documentarie ...
as ''Best Drama Performance By An Actor'' in 1996. He played the role of an indigenous Aeta, a victim of the eruption of
Mount Pinatubo
Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano in the Zambales Mountains, located on the tripoint boundary of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga, all in Central Luzon on the northern island of Luzon. Its eruptive history w ...
.
*"Wristwatch"
:
Roderick Paulate
Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...
was awarded again by the fifth
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards (launched in 1996), is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards comprises 56 categories across news, documentarie ...
as ''Best Drama Performance By An Actor'' in 2000.
[
*"Song Book"
:]Aiza Seguerra
Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly and still known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies ...
was awarded by the seventh Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards (launched in 1996), is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards comprises 56 categories across news, documentarie ...
as ''Best Drama Performance By An Actress'' in 2002.
*"Rehas" (Jail Bars)
:Gina Pareño
Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress.
Early life
Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother.
Career
She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then lat ...
was awarded ''Best Drama Performance By An Actress'' by 12th Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards (launched in 1996), is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards comprises 56 categories across news, documentarie ...
in 2007.
*"Pilat
Pilat is a common surname in Central Europe. It is spelled simply ''Pilat'' in Western countries such as France and Austria, ''Pilát'' in Czech and Slovak, and ''Piłat'' in Polish. This may refer to individuals bearing the last name or the nam ...
" (Scar)
:For this episode, Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
won her first acting award for ''Best Single Performance By An Actress'' in the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV
PMPC Star Awards for Television is an annual award-giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines.
It was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club, an organization of tabloid repor ...
.
*"Lobo" (Balloon)
:The episode stars Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
and Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...
. Regine won ''Best Single Performance By An Actress'' for this episode at the 16th PMPC Star Award for Television The TV Series also serves as a memorable performance for Regine Velasquez as her first ''MMK'' episode.[
*"Skating Rink"
:]John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama ''Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...
won ''Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Special'' at the 2nd Enpress Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards in 2005. He played the role of Jonel, a guy with cerebral palsy, but had a hidden talent in ice skating
Ice skating is the self-propulsion and gliding of a person across an ice surface, using metal-bladed ice skates. People skate for various reasons, including recreation (fun), exercise, competitive sports, and commuting. Ice skating may be per ...
.
*"Sako" (Sack)
:This episode starring Jay Manalo and Joshua Dionisio, won in the 17th KBP Golden Dove Awards
The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP; en, Association of Broadcasters of the Philippines) is a broadcast media organization in the Philippines which provides its members broadcasting standards. The KBP was organized on April 27, 19 ...
. It tells the story of an abusive father who keeps his children working while he spends all their hard-earned money.
*"Regalo" (Gift)
:Starring Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
with Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...
. This episode won the ''Best TV Drama Program'' at the 15th KBP Golden Dove Awards
The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP; en, Association of Broadcasters of the Philippines) is a broadcast media organization in the Philippines which provides its members broadcasting standards. The KBP was organized on April 27, 19 ...
while actress Vilma won ''Best Single Performance By An Actress'' at the 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV
PMPC Star Awards for Television is an annual award-giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines.
It was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club, an organization of tabloid repor ...
in 2006.[
*"Lupa" (Soil)
:Starring ]Ketchup Eusebio
Michael Allen Eusebio (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage name Ketchup Eusebio, is a Filipino
Filipino may refer to:
* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the n ...
, Gina Pareño
Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress.
Early life
Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother.
Career
She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then lat ...
, Nikka Valencia
Sharon Rosenfeld (born in Makati, Philippines), better known by her screen name Nikka Valencia, is a Filipino film, television and theater actress.
Early life
Valencia was born to a Filipino mother from Mindanao and a father from Haifa, Israel. ...
and Jan Marini
Jan Marini Alano is an actress and singer from the Philippines. She started her showbiz career in Ang TV, ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. As one of the resident singers of the show, Jan honed her talents resulting ...
, the episode was nominated as ''Best Drama Series'' in the 4th Seoul International Drama Awards in 2009. The story is about a boy that returns to a poor neighborhood in Bicol in order to make his sick mother's wish come true.
*"Basket"
:Starring Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbus ...
, Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...
, Kier Legaspi
Christopher Lim Legaspi (born January 1, 1973), popularly known by his stage name Kier Legaspi, is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles in the 90s. He is the younger brother of fellow actors Zoren Legaspi and Brando Legaspi (whose real n ...
and Nikka Valencia
Sharon Rosenfeld (born in Makati, Philippines), better known by her screen name Nikka Valencia, is a Filipino film, television and theater actress.
Early life
Valencia was born to a Filipino mother from Mindanao and a father from Haifa, Israel. ...
, this episode won the 2001 Catholic Mass Media Awards for Best Drama and the 2001 KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Program. It also became finalist at the Magnolia Award for Best Film for TV during the 9th Shanghai Television Festival 2002 in China.
*"Kotse-kotsehan"/"Litrato"
:A two-part special episodes (Picture and Kotse-kotsehan) starring Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
and 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 ...
. Angel won 5 Best Actress Awards from 1st Gawad Lasallianeta, 7th Edukcircle Awards, 2nd GEMS Awards , 26th KBP Golden Dove Awards and 16th Gawad Tanglaw. MMK won Best Single Drama/Telemovie at the inaugural Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore. The show's winning entry is “Kotse-kotsehan” (with international title “Toy Car”), a special two-part episode of “MMK” which depicted the two perspectives of a mother's love for her children, and topbilled by award-winning actresses Angel Locsin and Dimples Romana. Litrato was about Idai's (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 ...
)' quest to find her lost son, while Kotse-kotsehan is about Samina's (Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
) point of view of the story, in which she found Idai's son and raised him. She was caught with her younger sister Aisah and charged with kidnapping.
Best of ''MMK''
As listed on the official website of the show:
''" Rubber Shoes"''
:*Romnick Sarmienta
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series ''Gulong ng ...
:*In this very first episode of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' aired on May 15, 1991, Romnick Sarmienta
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series ''Gulong ng ...
plays Allan, a social climber who is ashamed of his impoverished state and pretends to be well-off to blend in with his rich friends in school. His father, a street sweeper, works very hard to meet his luxurious needs. Only when it is too late does Allan realize that money does not necessarily make a man happy.
''"Sako"'' (''Sack'')
:*Jay Manalo
Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino-Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mo ...
:*Miong (Jay Manalo
Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino-Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mo ...
) and his entire family work as tenants for a sugarcane plantation in Negros Occidental. The eldest child, Giling (Joshua Dionisio
Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of '' Stairway to Heaven''.
Early l ...
) is forced by his father to give up schooling to help in the farm. Giling suffers maltreatment not only from the abusive people in the plantation but from his own father, who is so consumed by his obsession for money and power. When their family is struck by a tragedy, Giling vows to rise above the oppression.
''"Regalo"'' (''Gift'')
:*Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
:*Daisy Hernandez (Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
), a mother, must divide her time between work and taking care of her daughter April (Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...
), who has cerebral palsy. Daisy's heart is wrenched every time she sees her eldest child suffer because of her illness. But Daisy never loses hope, and April manages to live a normal life until she is 18. Just when Daisy thought things are doing fine with her daughter's disability, a tragedy will further test her faith.
''"Pier 39"'' (''MMK''s first out of the country episode aired on July 26, 2001)
:*Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbus ...
, Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...
:*When Miguel (Piolo Pascual) gets petitioned by his father to the States, he thought that his dad intended to make up for all the lost time between them. However, he is treated so badly that he would rather be homeless than live with him and his nasty second wife. Miguel would have starved to death if not for Arlene (Judy Ann Santos) who helps him pick up the pieces of his life. Together they are able to conquer their fears and create something beautiful out of their miserable past.
"''Baul"'' (''Chest'')
:*Charo Santos
María Rosario Navarro Santos-Concio (born October 27, 1955), popularly known as Charo Santos-Concio or simply Charo Santos (), is a Filipino media executive and actress. She is the host of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', the longest-running television dra ...
, 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 '' ...
, Ricky Belmonte
Jesus Velez Cruz (; December 24, 1946 – October 3, 2001), better known by his stage name Ricky Belmonte, was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents.
Personal life
Belmonte was born as Jesus Velez Cru ...
, Nikka Valencia
Sharon Rosenfeld (born in Makati, Philippines), better known by her screen name Nikka Valencia, is a Filipino film, television and theater actress.
Early life
Valencia was born to a Filipino mother from Mindanao and a father from Haifa, Israel. ...
:*Years after a heart-wrenching incident, Minda (Charo Santos-Concio) returned to her hometown to make Letty (Connie Reyes) pay for stealing her fiancé (Ricky Belmonte
Jesus Velez Cruz (; December 24, 1946 – October 3, 2001), better known by his stage name Ricky Belmonte, was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents.
Personal life
Belmonte was born as Jesus Velez Cru ...
) away from her. But it was not sweet revenge because their friendship mattered more than the man who came between them. Would Letty and Minda truly open their hearts and let the healing begin?
"''Unan"'' (''Pillow'') (portrayal of Julie Vega
Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo (21 May 1968 – 6 May 1985), better known by her stage name Julie Vega (), was a Filipina child actress, singer and commercial model. She remains very popular in her native Philippines, years after her death at the p ...
's lifestory)
:*Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino-American actress, model, TV host and comedienne.
Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, Panganiban is recognized as one of ...
:*Ever since she was young, people already noticed her talent. Little Darling as her family called her, Julie Pearl Postigo, better known as Julie Vega, began her show business career at the age seven. She was discovered by a talent coordinator and offered her a commercial stint. She personally felt the love of working for television. As a young child, she would pray that she get the roles she auditions for. Her first film project was ''Ang Mga Mata ni Angelita''. From then on, her popularity was irrepressible. She was dubbed as "the grown up little girl" due her mature drama roles at a young age. The most tragic part of her life was the death of her brother. Julie deeply mourned. One day, she felt weak and weaker as the days passed. At the height of her career in 1985, Julie died on the 6 May. Until now, her family never revealed her illness.
"''Sing-along Bar"'' (portrayal of Ai Ai delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best know ...
's lifestory)
:*Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano (; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly ...
:*When Ai-Ai (played by Maricel Soriano) was young, she was given away by her biological mom to her aunt. As she was growing up, she considered herself unlucky for always getting caught in a series of unfortunate events. She cannot also find a decent job to help her earn a living. Until one day, she was offered a job in a comedy bar. A famous person discovered her talents and offered her to sing in a concert. This paved her way to TV shows and movies where she started very low. Later on, she will meet a man that she will marry and from then on, she considers her life a roller coaster. Amidst all the challenges she is facing, she made her way on top of her dreams.
"''Sa Kandungan mo, Inay"'' (''My Mother's Lap'')
:*Anita Linda
Alice Bueñaflor Lake (November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), better known by her stage name Anita Linda, was a Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly r ...
:*Sisters Millet (Janice De Belen), and Cielo (Charo Santos-Concio) despised their mother (Anita Linda) because of her cruelty towards them. Millet especially envied her sister Leslie (Dina Bonnevie
Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie-Savellano (, formerly Sotto and Penson; January 27, 1961), known by her stage name Dina Bonnevie, is an actress in the Philippines. Before joining Philippine showbiz, Bonnevie was first runner-up in the Miss Magnolia 19 ...
), because she was their mom's favorite and received special treatment.
"''Retaso"'' (''Remnant'')
:*Nora Aunor
Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953), professionally known as Nora Aunor (), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Ph ...
:*Since the beginning of her relationship with Dado (Joel Torre), a widower, Anita (Nora Aunor) knew that she will become a step-mother to his three children. It was hard for Anita to win the love of the children but later they felt Anita's genuine concern and eventually opened up to her. But just when things were slowly falling into place she discovers that Dado has been cheating on her. Will she be able to turn her back on the children, whose lives now depended on her?
"''Burda"'' (''Pillowcase'')
:*Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has ...
:*Lita (Sharon Cuneta) has been taking care of Stephen (Patrick Garcia) since he was a baby because his parents are always busy with work and going out of the country. Even though she is just his yaya, Lita looked after Stephen like a real mother. Stephen eventually reaches his teens and Lita is often caught in between her ward and his parents' differences. An incident makes Lita realize her limitations as yaya and instills in her the hard lesson of letting go.
"''Lapida"'' (''Gravestone'')
:*Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman.
Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...
, 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 ...
:*Jan (Phillip Salvador), a single parent, earns a living as a fireman. During a mission, he is able to save the lives of Annie (Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman.
Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...
) and her son after her husband Tony set their house on fire who is then killed by an exploding bulb. But unknown to him, his own son sneakily follows him inside the burning house to help him after he gets passed through the firemen and dies. Annie in return helps him with his grief and they become close friends. As their friendship blossom into love, will Annie and Jan be able to reconcile their differences and make their relationship work?
"''Bisikleta"'' (''Bicycle'')
:*Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied ...
:*When Abel (Dolphy) caught his wife cheating on him with his best friend Carding, he angrily drove them away and was left with a son to care for. He would have made amends with Liza for their son's sake but an unfortunate circumstance got him imprisoned for 40 years. As soon as he got out, however, he sought his family again to prove his innocence to his son whom he lived for all this time.
Specials
15th Anniversary Celebration
In 2006, MMK marked their 15th anniversary on television by presenting a two-part special episode that stars Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
, Ricky Davao
Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou ...
and Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...
entitled “Regalo” (Gift). The story was about Daisy Hernandez, a mother who devote most of her time to her daughter.
16th Anniversary Celebration
In 2007, MMK presented an episode of their 16th anniversary entitled “Rehas” (Jail) where actress Gina Pareño
Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress.
Early life
Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother.
Career
She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then lat ...
played the story of a mother who struggles to take care of her three mentally ill children in Aklan. Her acting won her Best Drama Performance By An Actress at the 12th Asian Television Awards
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while director Jerry Lopez Sineneng won the Best Direction in 2008. Also for this episode, MMK won the Special Award in Drama at the 2008 Seoul International Drama Awards.
18th Anniversary Celebration
In 2009, MMK celebrated their 18th anniversary by presenting five special episodes and four of which were filmed in the United States, in association with The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel, commonly known as TFC, is a 24-hour global subscription television network based in Daly City, California with studios in Redwood City, California and offices in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ethi ...
.
:"Pansit" (August 1, 2009)
::*Erich Gonzales
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as ...
, Ai-Ai de las Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best know ...
::*A story about an 18-year-old debutant who struggles to cope in adolescence due to money problems, including her own debut.
:"Cap" (August 8, 2009)
::*Noel Trinidad, Nanding Josef, Joji Isla, Lucita Soriano, Louella Albornoz and Prospero Luna
Prospero C. Luna (April 20, 1934 – July 23, 2010) was a Filipino character actor whose career extended from the 1960s into the 2000s.
Early life and career
Among his best known performances are a long-running role in the popular Philippines ...
::*A story of Filipino World War II veterans living in San Francisco, California
San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th ...
and their fight for equal benefits from the United States.
:"Apron" (August 15, 2009)
::*G. Toengi
Giselle Anne Töngi-Walters (born June 14, 1978) is a Swiss-Filipino actress, dancer, singer, host, VJ and model.
Early life and education
Töngi was born on June 14, 1978 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France to a Swiss father, Erich, and Filipina m ...
, Ryan Eigenmann
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor.
Early life
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...
::*A story of a couple having a life in America and the struggles they face while living their American Dream.
:"Letters" (August 22, 2009)
::*Princess Punzalan, Michael de Mesa
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director.
Early life
Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress ...
::*A story of a woman struggling in her own divorce and finding love again.
:"Car" (August 29, 2009)
::*Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director.
Career
Since appearing as a child actress in the earl ...
, Lauren Young
Lauren Anne Young (born November 8, 1993), simply known as Lauren Young, is a Filipino-American actress, singer, and model. She is the younger sister of actress and Miss World 2013 Megan Young.
Biography Career
Young was one of the 20 new tal ...
, Ilonah Jean and Anne Walters
::*A story of a friendship between a Filipino caregiver and a patient with Parkinson's disease
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.
20th Anniversary – Dalawang Dekada
Documentary
On September 25, 2011, Sunday's Best, ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' aired its 20th anniversary documentary special called ''MMK 20: Maalaala Mo Kaya Dalawang Dekada'' on ABS-CBN. During the documentary special, it features different segments including the highlights of the best episodes in the series, commentaries from the artists, director and producers who contributed to the program and featured stories relayed in the program for 20 years. Segment hosts are Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
for dramatic episodes, Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino-American actress, model, TV host and comedienne.
Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, Panganiban is recognized as one of ...
for romance and comedy episodes, Vhong Navarro
Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro (born January 4, 1977), known professionally as Vhong Navarro, is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist and television host. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. H ...
for ''MMK''s episode titles, KC Concepcion
Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and '' Whe ...
for celebrity portrayals, Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...
for love stories by the period of time, and Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd Milby (; born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, musician, guitarist, model, recording artist, and businessman. In 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling.
Biograph ...
for out of the country episodes. The last part of the special is an interview with Vilma Santos with the program's main host Charo Santos.
Celebration
Similar to its 18th anniversary celebration, the show's 20th anniversary would be celebrated month-long with five special episodes. The episodes were taped in varying locations in the Philippines and abroad including Bukidnon
Bukidnon(), officially the Province of Bukidnon ( ceb, Lalawigan sa Bukidnon; fil, Lalawigan ng Bukidnon; hil, Kapuroan sang Bukidnon; Binukid and Higaonon: ''Probinsya ta Bukidnon''), is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the ...
, Palawan
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, Japan, and Barcelona, Spain
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.
:"Tungkod" (October 1, 2011) (''Palawan'')
::*Angel Aquino
Angel Aquino (born Angelita Velasquez Aquino on February 7, 1973) is a Filipino film and television actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN's contract talents.
She is mostly known for her lead antagonist roles such as Ether in '' Encantadia: ...
, Yul Servo
John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977), popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 20 ...
::*The episode will feature Angel Aquino who will play the role of a mother who fought her way to stop mining in Palawan
Palawan (), officially the Province of Palawan ( cyo, Probinsya i'ang Palawan; tl, Lalawigan ng Palawan), is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of Mimaropa. It is the largest province in the country in ...
, but undergone series of devastating events like blindness and broken family. This episode is directed by 62nd Cannes Film Festival
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best director Brillante Mendoza
Brillante "Dante" Mendoza (born 30 July 1960) is a Filipino independent filmmaker. Mendoza is known one of the key members associated with the Filipino New Wave.
Career
He was born and raised in San Fernando, Pampanga. He took advertising ...
.
:"Tap Dancing Shoes" (The Happy Feet
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Story) (October 8, 2011) (''Bukidnon'')
::*John Prats
John Paulo Quiambao Prats (born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, TV host, director, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats ...
, Nash Aguas
Aeign Zackrey Nash Victoriano Aguas (; born October 10, 1998), known professionally as Nash Aguas, is a Filipino actor, businessman/entrepreneur, real-estate investor, and politician.
Career
At the age of five, Aguas made his television debut ...
, Ariel Rivera
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor.
Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
::*The episode will features the life story of Ramon and Bambi, the tap-dancing brothers or also known in the Philippines as ''Happy Feet'' from Bukidnon, a runner-up at Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 played by John Pratts & Nash Aguas. The episode is directed by Dado Lumibao.
:"Susi" (October 15, 2011) (''Barcelona'')
::*Jake Cuenca
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, Ricky Davao
Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou ...
::*The episode will feature the story of Louie, a cross-dresser who lives in Barcelona, Spain and his story on how he live his alternative life only trying to please his father in order to accept him portrayed by Jake Cuenca. The episode is directed by Dado Lumibao.
:"Liham" (October 22, 2011) (''Aurora'')
::*KC Concepcion
Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and '' Whe ...
, Dina Bonnevie
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, Paulo Avelino
Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...
::*A special episode aired on October 22, 2011 that features a life story of a woman named Aurora who empowered herself by making her dreams happen. This episode is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. It was the first mother role for actress KC Concepcion and Paulo Avelino's first acting project as a Kapamilya.
:"Passbook" (October 29, 2011) (''Japan'')
::*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 ...
, Desiree del Valle
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, Ya Chang
::*A special episode aired on October 29, 2011 about the story of Anita, single parent of five children working and struggling in Japan who had a second chance on her love life. The episode is directed by Nuel C. Naval.[
]
Films
''Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)''
As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created produced by Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Philippines, Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film ...
and directed by Olivia Lamasan
Olivia M. Lamasan is a Filipino people, Filipina television and film director, writer, producer, and creative consultant, known for her works such as ''Sana Maulit Muli (film), Sana Maulit Muli'' and ''Madrasta (Film), Madrasta'' which were both ...
released on June 22, 1994. The plot of the film revolves around the story of Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marissa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer. It stars Aiko Melendez, Richard Gomez and Chin-Chin Gutierrez. Also the film compete as one of the entries for the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, Philippines. The festival, which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on ...
and awarded Melendez as the Best Actress.
Planned ''Maalaala Mo Kaya (20th Anniversary)'' movie
In 2011, it was announced that the program would do another film version for its 20th anniversary. The film would have starred 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 ...
, Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in P ...
and Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
to be directed by Laurenti M. Dyogi under Star Cinema
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. However, for unknown reasons, the movie was permanently shelved.
Radio drama
In March 2007, MMK started its radio counterpart "''Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM''" as a daily radio drama
Radio drama (or audio drama, audio play, radio play, radio theatre, or audio theatre) is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance. With no visual component, radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help the listener imagine ...
being broadcast on DZMM
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. It is also hosted by Charo Santos-Concio and airs weekdays from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. It was recently recognized as the Best Drama Program at the 32nd Catholic Mass Media Awards. Other awards including Best Radio Drama Program at the 18th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2009, Best Drama Program at the 31st Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2009, Best Drama at the 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2007 and Best Drama Program at the 16th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2007.
The radio program itself previously aired on DZMM TeleRadyo, but since it was already pre-recorded, the DZMM station ID was shown instead of a shot of the booth during its air time. Eventually, it was replaced by MMK Klasiks and is only aired on DZMM TeleRadyo. In 2016, MMK Klasiks moved to 1:00pm because of the new program Headline Pilipinas
Programs of TeleRadyo include news, news commentary and issues, public service, public affairs, justice and law issues, love and personal advice, dramas, entertainment and showbiz, educational, informative, business, health and lifestyle, religiou ...
, in honor of DZMM's 30th anniversary. The next year, ''MMK sa DZMM'' moved to a later timeslot to make way of the said news program to be heard on radio. Since June 19, 2017 ''MMK sa DZMM'' airs every weekdays from 2:00pm to 2:30pm only on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630
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and ''MMK Klasiks'' airs at 9:30pm to 10:00pm only on DZMM TeleRadyo.
Literary adaptations
''Maalaala Mo Kaya Komiks''
The drama anthology also created a comic book
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adaptation under Bituin Komiks owned by Mango Comics and Sterling with its initial issue on March 27, 2008. The first comic series was about the life story of Philippine comedian Chokoleit with art direction of Arnel Avetria, adapted by Jonas Diego from a teleplay by Maribel G. Ilag, illustrated by Mannie Abeleda and Jim Faustino, tones and letters by Sandy Gonzaga and edited by Lawrence Mijares.
''Maalaala Mo Kaya Romance Paperback''
The drama anthology also has a paperback
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(pocketbooks) novels under ABS-CBN Publishing. Although the novels only features romantic stories.
References
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