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television series that was aired on

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. It was top billed by

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, and Jodi Sta. Maria. The premise of the series focuses on the friendship of best friends Eds, Badong, Rovic, Corrinne, James, Fonzy, Anne, and George. The series was aired from March 14, 1999 to October 19, 2003, replacing '' Kapag May Katwiran. Ipaglaban Mo!'' and it was permanently replacement by ''Lukso ng Dugo'' premiered in March 7, 2004. During its initial television run, the show gained a

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, especially from the youth, and has been re-aired on

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from 2007 to 2010 and on

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. The series is also accessible already on

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Cast and characters

Main cast

;Original *

as Epifania "Eds/Ponyang" delos Santos *

as Salvador "Badong" Magtibay *

as Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado *

as Corrinne Ledesma *

as Jaime "James" Collantes *

as Alfonso "Fonzy" Ledesma *

as Angela "Anne" de Guzman * Jodi Sta. Maria as Georgina "George" Fuentebella ;Additional * Trina Zuñiga as Maria / Cecilia dela Rhea *

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 ...

as Andrea/"Andoy" *

Camille Prats Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats–Yambao (born June 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, TV host, comedienne, and businesswoman. She starred in a series of successful films and television shows, since gaining media attention when she played ...

as Natasha *

Juddha Paolo Juddha Paolo is a Filipino actor. Biography Juddha grew up in the States. He came to the Philippines to join the Philippine amateur boxing team. Instead, he found his way to show business. He became a Star Magic talent. He was launched lat ...

as Roy * Angelene Aguilar as Patpi/"Pat P" * Paolo Paraiso as Dodge * Maoui David as Hillary * Brian Tan as Jiggs

Supporting cast

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 ...

as Lola Juling (Rovic's grandmother) *

Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well ...

as Jennifer "Jerry" Ricafort *

Ian Galliguez Ian Galliguez (born December 11, 1975) is a Filipino actress known for her comedic role in the television show ''Labs Ko Si Babe''. She has appeared on numerous shows on ABS-CBN. Galliguez is of a mixed descent with Spanish, Portuguese, Chines ...

as Sabrina *

Pen Medina Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...

as Epifanio "Panyong" delos Santos (Eds's father) *

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: ...

as Tita Pia Fuentebella (George's stepmother) *

Mat Ranillo III Matias Archibald Ranillo III (born October 5, 1956), also known by his screen name Mat Ranillo III is a Filipino-born American actor. Personal life Matias Archibald Ranillo III is the second of seven children and the first son of actors Mat Ran ...

as Carlos Fuentebella (George's father) *

Susan Africa Susan Africa (born August 20, 1959) is a veteran Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Recognised as a legend in the Philippine cinema, Africa won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance i ...

as Esperanza "Esper" Magtibay (Badong's mother)

Recurring/extended cast

* Daria Ramirez as Azon delos Santos (Eds's mother) * Miko Palanca as Perry Sanchez * Rafael Rosell IV as Oliver McFuller * Leandro Muñoz as Francisco "Fran" Ledesma Jr. (Fonzy and Corrinne's half-brother) *

Julia Clarete Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette (born September 24, 1979), better known by her screen name Julia Clarete (), is a Filipina singer, actress, television host, and performer. She is best known as one of the co-hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', the ...

as Cynthia "Pinky" Ledesma (Fonzy and Corrinne's half-sister) *

Gio Alvarez Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of ''Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He playe ...

as Roberto "Boyet" delos Santos (Eds's older brother) *

Janette McBride Janette Heather McBride, known professionally as Janet McBride (born 6 November 1983 in Queensland, Australia), is a Filipino-Australian former actress and television host. Early life Born in Queensland, Australia, Janette Heather McBride is th ...

as Fair *

Lito Legaspi Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico A. Legaspi, September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad U ...

as Francisco Ledesma (Fonzy and Corrine's father) * Jean Saburit as Chedeng Ledesma (Fonzy and Corrinne's mother) * Mia Gutierrez as Claudia (Rovic's mother) *

Emman Abeleda Emman Abeleda is a Filipino actor, singer and dancer. Career Abeleda practically grew up on screen, he first started appearing on films as early as 1996. As a child actor, he often portrayed son and younger brother roles. On television, he ...

as Mario Magtibay (Badong's younger brother) and young Badong * Mel Kimura as Ms. Castro *

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as Ige *

Kathleen Hermosa Kathleen Hermosa Orille (born April 21, 1981) is a Filipino actress. She is the sister of Kristine Hermosa and sister-in-law of Oyo Boy Sotto Vittorio Mari Bonnevie Sotto (; born January 12, 1984), known professionally as Oyo Boy Sotto, is ...

as Fonzy and George's HS classmate

Special participation

Rica Peralejo Rica Peralejo (; born March 7, 1981) is a Filipina former actress, singer, and television host. Career Television Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show '' Ang TV''. Peralejo appear ...

as Shiela de Guzman (Anne's older sister and the ex-girlfriend of James who committed suicide; appears on flashback scenes) *

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 Jacqueline "Jackie" Cuevas *

Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the firs ...

as Ferdinand ''Nanding'' McFuller * Dan Fernandez as Tito Jun (Rovic's stepfather) * Beth Tamayo as Sonia *

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 ...

as Renato de Guzman (Anne's father) * Marianne dela Riva as Belen de Guzman (Anne's mother) *

Efren Reyes Jr. Efren Montes Reyes Jr. (born June 25, 1959) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor known for his last leading roles in ''Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri'' in 1990 and ''Nestor Solis'' in 1996. Early life Reyes was born on June 25, 1959 in Ba ...

as Tonyo Magtibay (Badong's father) * Anna Marin as Elvira "Elvie" Collantes (James's mother) *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as Manuel Collantes (James's father) * Julie Ann Fortich as Racquel (George's mother) *

Anna Larrucea Anna Rebecca Larrucea-Pangilinan (born October 7, 1984) is a former Filipino actress. Her father is of Basque origin and her mother is a Filipino. Career She was launched as part of '' Star Circle'' Batch 4 and became a mainstay in ABS-CBN TV ...

as Abigail/"Gail" *

Eugene Domingo Eugena Roxas Domingo (born July 23, 1971), popularly known as Eugene Domingo, is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as ...

as Judith "JB" Bradley (Badong and Corrinne's drama class professor) *

Alwyn Uytingco Alwyn Uytingco (born February 11, 1988, in Quezon City) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor. Early life Cipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III was born on February 11, 1988, in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He was educated at the Marist S ...

as young Rovic * Nica Peralejo as young George *

Hazel Ann Mendoza Hazel Ann Mendoza (born Lourdes Angelic Teofisto Pla on 26 April 1988) is a Filipino former actress and a former Star Magic talent. Her late father was Spanish-English and also the father of former actress Nadia Montenegro. She became an artist ...

as young Eds *

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 ...

as young James

Guest

* Gerard Pizzaras as Marcelino "Marcy" Hernandez * Romaro Salcedo as Ryan Cervantes * Joel Gatchalian as Chuck/Chuckie * Richard Quan as Basketball coach *

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as Frat Master Vince * Katrina de Leon as Darian * Don Laurel as Dexter * Randolph Ranay as Chichi *

Justin Cuyugan Justin Paulo Cuyugan (born October 11, 1980) is a Filipino actor. Career Cuyugan was one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic ( ...

as Jay Rodriguez * Tracy Vergel as Therese "Terry" de Jesus *

Ama Quiambao Amable Quiambao (January 19, 1947 – July 5, 2013), better known by her stage name, Ama Quiambao, was a Filipino film, television and theater actress in the Philippines. She was best known for her roles in the films ''Himala'' and ''Diablo''. ...

as Sister Ramona *

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as Enrique "Bungo" Mercado (Rovic's father) *

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as Robert Edward "Red/Berto/Bob" Domingo *

Denise Joaquin Denise Joaquin (born Angelica Domingo) is a Filipino actress. Career Joaquin started as a contract actor of Premiere Productions for which she did three movies ''Nagmumurang Kamatis'', ''Anak ng Bulkan'' and ''Matrikula''. She signed up with ABS ...

as Frankie * Christopher Roxas as Chito Cuevas *

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as Kelly * Gino Paul Guzman as Mike

Production

Principal location where the series was entirely shot took place in

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, Laguna. Among the original main cast, the actors were in a relationship with their respective on-screen pairs in real life, with the exception of Paula Peralejo and Patrick Garcia who were never been romantically involved off-screen.

Reception

The series was critically well-received and was dubbed by its audience as the Filipino version of the hit American TV series ''

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''.

Awards

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's Best Youth-Oriented Program (1999-2002)

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0331794 ABS-CBN drama series Philippine teen drama television series 1999 Philippine television series debuts 2003 Philippine television series endings 1990s Philippine television series Filipino-language television shows Television series about teenagers Television shows set in the Philippines