''Moon of Desire'' is a 2014

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romance fantasy series directed by FM Reyes and Raymund B. Ocampo, starring

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and

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, with

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and Miko Raval. The series premiered on

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's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on TFC from March 31, 2014 to August 15, 2014, replacing '' Galema: Anak ni Zuma''. This is the last ABS-CBN drama series to be produced in standard definition or 4:3 aspect ratio, as the network's drama series that were released following this series are now all produced in high definition or 16:9 aspect ratio. The series is streaming online on

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Synopsis

The story centers on Ayla and her famous FM radio program Moon of Desire. Everyone is talking about it because of the lovely, seductive and sexy voice that soothes the pain of those who are heart broken by the love advice she gives. But more than the talk about the radio program, the true mystery that hounds her listeners is the anonymity of the DJ herself. There is a clamor for DJ Ayla to show herself to her fans but she never does. This is because, behind the beautiful and captivating voice lies a secret. DJ Ayla is covered in hair from head to toe. She has a medical condition called

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Cast and characters

Protagonist

as Ayla "DJ Lav" Ricafrente-Bustamante / Angel Comia *

as Dr. Jefferson "Jeff Epoy" Bustamante

Lead cast

as Dra. Tamara Herrera *

as Vince Regalado * Miko Raval as Erron Angeles

Main cast

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. ...

as Soledad Ricafrente *

Precious Lara Quigaman Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman-Alcaraz (; born 3 January 1983) is a Filipino actress, multi-product endorser and beauty queen who won the Miss International 2005 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipino to have won th ...

as Mia Ricafrente *

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 ...

as Matilda Angela "Tilda" Comia-Ledesma *

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as Riri Bustamante * Franco Daza as Nolan Ledesma * Dawn Jimenez as Violet "DJ Violet" Mendoza *

Guji Lorenzana Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. (born May 11, 1980 in Long Beach, California, U.S.), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, actor, host, club DJ, commercial model and former radio DJ ...

as Philip Acosta *

Perla Bautista Perla Marcial Bautista (born February 18, 1940) is a multi-awarded actress in the Philippines. She acted in more than 250 movies and television shows. She won the Best Actress FAMAS Award for ''Markang Rehas'' (1962). She also won Gawad Urian A ...

as Amor Martinez

Supporting cast

Bodjie Pascua Luisito "Bodjie" Pascua (born March 2, 1955) is a Filipino stage and film & TV actor and former children's television host. He is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" ("Big Brother Bodjie"), the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational ...

as Abel Bustamante *

Chinggoy Alonzo Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996). Career Alonzo was active in the ...

as Robert Herrera * Kevin Fowler as Runin Comia * Benj Bolivar as Paco Mercader * Djanin Cruz as Karen Custodio * Peter Serrano as Pete Regalado *

Myrtle Sarrosa Myrtle Abigail Porlucas Sarrosa (born December 7, 1994) is a Filipina actress, cosplayer, host, singer, songwriter and gamer who rose to prominence after being declared the '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4'' Big Winner. Sarrosa started her ...

as Anise *

Karen Reyes Karen Mae Reyes (born 17 October 1996) is a Filipina actress. On 7 July 2012, she was declared Second Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4.

as Chimmy * Moi Bien as Maan * AJ Dee as Caleb *

Alex Castro Alexis Collera Castro (born September 27, 1985), better known as Alex Castro, is a Filipino model, singer, actor and politician currently serving as the Vice Governor of Bulacan since 2022. He is previously a member of the Bulacan Provincial B ...

as Diego * Dey-Dey Amansec as Popoy * Mel Kimura as Luningning/Havana

Guest cast

* Arnold Reyes as Simon Bustamante * Marina Benipayo as Dr. Ellen Chan * Tanya Gomez as Esther *

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 Ulric * Veyda Inoval as young Ayla *

Bugoy Cariño Rogel Kyle Cariño Jr. (born September 3, 2002), popularly known as Bugoy Cariño, is a Filipino actor and dancer. He joined '' Star Circle Kid Quest'', a television search for young talented kids in 2009, and emerged as the winner. Since then, ...

as young Jeff/ Epoy * Sofia Millares as young Riri

Rerun

The series will be re-run soon to

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References

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