''Walang Kapalit'' (''Irreplaceable'') is a
Philippine television
Television in the Philippines was introduced in October 1953 upon the first commercial broadcast made by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN), making the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second in Asia to do so. Even b ...
series which was broadcast by
ABS-CBN
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 ...
. Starring
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 ...
and
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
, it aired from April 23, 2007 to August 31, 2007, replacing ''
Sana Maulit Muli
''Sana Maulit Muli'' (International title: ''Chances'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera produced by ABS-CBN. It was considered one of the most watched television shows in the Philippines from January 8, 2007, to April 20, 2007, replaci ...
'' on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. The series was loosely based on
Mike De Leon's 1985 film, ''
Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'', an adaptation of Nerissa Cabral's earlier
komiks
Comics in the Philippines ( fil, Komiks}) have been widespread and popular throughout the country from the 1920s to the present. Komiks were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century. ...
version of the same name. It is streaming online on
YouTube
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.
Coming This January 2023 on
Kapamilya Online Live
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 the ...
Global Philippines Replacing
Ang Munting Paraiso
''Ang Munting Paraiso'' ( en, The Little Paradise) is a Filipino weekly drama aired on ABS-CBN from March 6, 1999, to June 1, 2002, replacing ''Coney Reyes on Camera'' and was replaced by '' Tanging Yaman: The Series''. It stars Coney Reyes in his ...
Every Tuesdays To Saturdays 1:00am to 3:00am Back To Back Per 5 Episodes.
Plot
Ariston (
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of ...
) and Agnes (
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 ...
) marry, and their children Noel (
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 ...
) and Melanie (
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
) become step-siblings after the marriage. Although Melanie hopes that Noel will be a protective older brother, he dislikes her because he thinks that she and her mother replaced his mother in his father's heart. They bicker, and their relationship worsens when Ariston favors Melanie over his son. Ceding, the family nanny (
Amy Austria
Esmeralda Diaz Tuazon (born December 13, 1961), known professionally as Amy Austria-Ventura, is a Filipino film and television actress.
Austria is recognized as one of the defining actresses in Philippine cinema. She has won a FAMAS Award, 2 G ...
), is unusually dedicated to Noel. Noel is driven to continue his studies in
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
; he meets Cynthia (
Jodi Santamaria
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry.
She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...
), his best friend Bryan's (
DJ Durano
Thaddeus Presbitero Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), also known as his stage name DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer and recording artist. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainment'' o ...
) sister, who has
bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that last from days to weeks each. If the elevated mood is severe or associated with ...
. Cynthia is in love with Noel, but her love is unrequited.
Noel gets in a car accident in Australia, and the family rushes to his side. He and Melanie fall in love as she takes care of him, but their parents are opposed to the relationship. Ceding admits to Agnes that she is Noel's mother; Ariston is not his father, but his half-brother. Although Ariston throws her out for breaking her promise to his father, he takes her back and promises to tell Noel the truth someday.
Noel nurtures his relationship with Melanie, but Cynthia is determined to win him. When Agnes dies of a heart attack, Cynthia withholds the news from Noel, thereby creating a rift between him and Melanie. Noel visits Agnes' grave, and promises to protect Melanie. Ariston dies in an accident before he can reveal the truth about his and Noel's relationship. Melanie sees the death of their parents as punishment for her love with Noel, and breaks up with him; Noel, however, is appointed her legal guardian. Melanie graduates with honors; a misunderstanding during her graduation party results in her impulsive decision to marry Ronald (
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...
), the son of wealthy and powerful Arnold Santillian (
Lloyd Samartino
Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1960) is a Filipino actor.
Personal life
Samartino's mother is Carmen Soriano, an actress and singer. Samartino's wife was Jo Ramos, a singer and daughter of former Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos. Th ...
).
Noel and Melanie find themselves in unhappy marriages. Ronald abuses the pregnant Melanie who later on
miscarries, and Cynthia's insecurities tax Noel's good nature. Noel and Melanie are co-workers, and bond again. They find refuge in their friendship; Ronald and Cynthia have an affair, and their encounter is caught on camera and becomes a sex tape. Ronald uses the footage to blackmail Cynthia, hoping that Noel's life will be worse than his own. Moody (
Candy Pangilinan
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan , popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie ''Star na si ...
) discovers the video and tells Melanie, who decides to keep it secret. Ronald exposes it, leaving everyone connected to him and Cynthia stunned by the scandal. Noel and Melanie file for divorce &
annulment
Annulment is a legal procedure within Law, secular and Religious law, religious legal systems for declaring a marriage Void (law), null and void. Unlike divorce, it is usually ex post facto law, retroactive, meaning that an annulled marriage is c ...
from their respective spouses, and Cynthia tries to burn down Ronald's house in revenge. She is admitted to a mental hospital, where she meets Dr. Victor Hizon (
TJ Trinidad
Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino
Filipino may refer to:
* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official ...
).
Years later, Noel and Melanie reunite and marry. Soon after Melanie learns she is pregnant, however, Ronald and Cynthia reappear seeking revenge. Arnold's business is bankrupt, and he blames Ronald. Melanie gives Arnold and Elaine (
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 in ...
) money from her mother's estate.
Arnold accuses Melanie of murdering Ronald, and Noel believes that he broke his promise to Agnes to protect Melanie. Cynthia, who has avenged Ronald for destroying her marriage to Noel, kidnaps Noel and Melanie's newborn child and renames him Ernest.
Four years later, Rodney comes forward as a witness of Ronald's murder by Cynthia. She is arrested, and Melanie is released. Bryan tells Noel that Cynthia has his son. Ernest recognizes Cynthia as his mother, and refuses to warm up to his biological parents. Melanie becomes a maid to be close to Ernest, and Victor commits suicide.
Noel finally discovers that Ceding is his mother; angry at first, he accepts her. Cynthia, however, is unwilling to tell Ernest about his biological parents. They are having a heart-to-heart talk on the prison roof when Melanie arrives, followed by Bryan and Noel. After taking Ernest hostage, she eventually releases the child and commits suicide. Noel and Melanie finally live peacefully with Ernest, Ceding, and Moody.
Cast
Main cast
*
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
as Melanie Kulani-Borromeo
*
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 ...
as Noel Borromeo
Supporting cast
*
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of ...
as Ariston Borromeo
*
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 ...
as Agnes Kulani-Borromeo
*
Amy Austria
Esmeralda Diaz Tuazon (born December 13, 1961), known professionally as Amy Austria-Ventura, is a Filipino film and television actress.
Austria is recognized as one of the defining actresses in Philippine cinema. She has won a FAMAS Award, 2 G ...
as Ceding
*
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...
as Ronald Santillian
*
Jodi Sta. Maria
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry.
She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...
as Cynthia Bermudez-Hizon
*
Nikki Valdez
Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer.
Career
In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip th ...
as Recy, Melanie's best friend
*
DJ Durano
Thaddeus Presbitero Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), also known as his stage name DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer and recording artist. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainment'' o ...
as Bryan Bermudez, Noel's best friend
*
Candy Pangilinan
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan , popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie ''Star na si ...
as Moody, Ariston's new maid
*
Lloyd Samartino
Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1960) is a Filipino actor.
Personal life
Samartino's mother is Carmen Soriano, an actress and singer. Samartino's wife was Jo Ramos, a singer and daughter of former Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos. Th ...
as Arnold Santillian
*
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 in ...
as Elaine Santillian, Arnold's wife
*
Eda Nolan
Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member ...
as Vanessa Santillian, Ronald's younger sister
*
Victor Basa
Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a Philippines, Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2''.
Victor is the middle child of three, with a younger brother an ...
as Miguel, Ceding's nephew
*
Joem Bascon
Joseph Emmanuel Bascon, popularly known by the stage name Joem Bascon, (born August 29, 1986) is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor under Regal Entertainment and Viva Artists Agency.
Career
Bascon's first relevance in the ent ...
as Anton, Vanessa's boyfriend
*
TJ Trinidad
Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino
Filipino may refer to:
* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official ...
as Dr. Victor Hizon, Cynthia's psychiatrist
Guest appearances
*
Sam Concepcion
Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host. Concepcion emerged as the winner for the Big Division of the first season of ''Little Big Star'' in April 2006. Concepcion currently ha ...
as young Noel
*
Julia Barretto
Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), better known for her screen name Julia Barretto (), is a Filipino actress and model.
Dubbed as the “''Drama Princess''” of her generation by various media outlet, Barretto was inducte ...
as young Melanie
*Lailani Navarro as Dianne Bermudez, Bryan's wife
*Josh Ivan Morales as Roderick Suarez
See also
*
List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
This is a list of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN, a Philippine television network. The network is headquartered in ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
On May 5, 2020, ABS-CBN was issued a cease-and-desist order by the National ...
*
List of ABS-CBN drama series
This is the list of Philippine television drama series that originally aired or are set to air on the television network ABS-CBN and its ad interim replacements Kapamilya Channel and A2Z and TV5. Titles are sorted by the decade and the year of ...
References
External links
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Unofficial episode guideat Pinoy TV Junkie
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