''The Lost Recipe'' is a 2021

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 "''telebi ...

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series broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Directed by Monti Puno Parungao, it stars Kelvin Miranda and

Mikee Quintos Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in ''Encantadia''. Life and career Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines. Both he ...

. It premiered on January 18, 2021 on the network's evening line up. The series concluded on March 31, 2021 with a total of 52 episodes. This series is streaming online on

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Premise

Harvey Napoleon is a chef who is inspired by Conchita Valencia, the "Mother of Philippine Cuisine." Known for his

Philippine adobo Philippine ''adobo'' (from Spanish ''adobar'': "marinade," "sauce" or "seasoning" / ) is a popular Filipino dish and cooking process in Philippine cuisine that involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay ...

, for which he claimed is better than Conchita. When a renowned

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visits his restaurant and gives it a one-star rating, he and his restaurant quickly loses patrons. While running away after not paying his bill on a bar, he finds himself at the Philippine Food Museum. He encounters a magical being who gives him an access to travel in time. He time travels to the Spanish-era Philippines, where he meets Conchita and manages to grab a page of her adobo recipe. This will lead to a modified present where Conchita Valencia is not known. Knowing that there is no other way to restore the past, he vows to recreate the lost recipe.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast * Kelvin Miranda as Harvey Napoleon / Marcelo *

as Apple Valencia / Consuelo Valencia ;Supporting cast *

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as Franklin "Frank" Vergara * Thea Tolentino as Ginger Valeria Romano *

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as Tom Miranda * Crystal Paras as Nori Buenaventura * Faye Lorenzo as Pepper Soriano * Anton Amoncio as Filbert dela Cruz * Prince Clemente as Kobe Medina *

Kim Rodriguez Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla (born August 14, 1994), known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (; formerly Kim Komatsu), is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' as a girl with a twin snake and in ''Strawberry L ...

/ Arra San Agustin / Yesha Burce as Dulce * Topper Fabregas as Alfredo "Fredo" Legaspi *

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as Lotus Mandela / Elora * Almira Muhlach as Hazel Valeria-Romano *

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as Cherry Valencia *

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as Benedict Napoleon * Sue Prado as Honey Napoleon * Lui Manansala as Sugar Valencia * Arny Ross as Bree * Jose Sarasola as Maki * Nikki Co as Bran ;Guest cast * Allan Paule as Ruben Napoleon *

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of ...

as Conchita Valencia *

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as Waldorf *

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as Aldrin * Rowena Concepcion as Manager Oreo * Alexandra Abdon as Peachy * Yvette Sanchez as Candy * Pepita Curtis as Angelica *

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as Jordan Buenavidez *

Shaira Diaz Shaira Mae Dela Cruz (born May 3, 1995) is a Filipina actress. She is under GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded ...

as Julienne Buenavidez *

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as Coco *

Franchesca Salcedo Franchesca "Chesca" Abanador Salcedo, also known as Chesca Salcedo (born March 16, 2002) is a Filipina actress. She plays the role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in '' MariMar'', the legitimate daughter of Marimar Aldama and Sergio Santibañez. ...

as Reese * Michael Flores as Ceasar Romano * Divina Valencia as Rosemary * Brent Valdez as Rey * Tina Paner as Cayenne * Althea Ablan as Ham *

Ahron Villena Ahron Villena (born Roche Ahron Villena on March 10, 1987) is a Filipino actor. He was formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents Star Magic and is currently a freelance artist. Career In 2004, he joined and won the ABS-CBN noon ...

as Father Time (Past, Present and Future) * Will Ashley as Tarragon * Arvic Tan as Caper / Black Cat * Akihiro Ishii as Crisanto * Coleen Paz as Jasmine Magbanua * Claire Castro as Kisses *

Enrico Cuenca Enrico Nicolas Rodrigo Cuenca is a Filipino actor appearing in TV shows like '' Super Ma'am'' starring GMA-7's Primetime Queen Marian Rivera and episodes in ''Wagas'' and '' Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko''. He has also appeared in commercials from Filipi ...

as Cajun *

Melissa Mendez Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress. Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film ''Kalakal'' (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, ''Hilot'' (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was dire ...

as President Almonte

Accolades

References

External links

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