''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012

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series starring

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Richard Yap Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman of Chinese descent. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in ''Be Careful with My Heart'' and "Papa Chen" in ''My Binondo Girl''. ...

. The series aired on

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's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via

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from July 9, 2012 to November 28, 2014. ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is the longest-running morning drama series and one of ABS-CBN's most successful programs due to its immense popularity and critical acclaim, spawning albums, concerts and worldwide tours. The series has been aired in regions of Africa, around Asia, the Middle East and South America. It is the fourth Philippine television series to be shot in high definition format after '' Rounin'', ''

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Synopsis

A simple girl, Maya dela Rosa (

), her older sister, Cristina Rose, and Cristina's son, Cho, are introduced as tour guides in their hometown of San Nicolas, with their mother running a souvenir shop. Money is often less than the living expenses and household repairs. Cristina Rose hopes to work at sea, while Maya dreams of becoming a flight stewardess. One rainy night, after an attempt to fix the roof, Cristina breaks her leg and is thus unable to complete her schooling to become a seafarer. With a large medical bill, Maya deems it necessary to work overseas for two years to help her family. Upon arrival in Manila, Maya discovers that the woman who had offered work overseas had swindled her. Maya is stuck in Manila with no money or place to go. Relentless, Maya allows no one to stop her, not even the handsome, wealthy widower Richard Lim (

), who reminds her of her shortcomings. Ironically, Richard is her last hope because of his influence in the airline industry. He offers Maya to become his youngest daughter's (who has selective mutism) temporary nanny in exchange for his help. Maya agrees to become a maid and nanny in his household. Upon entering the Lim home, she finds herself involved in the private lives of Richard and his three problematic children: Luke (

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), Nikki ( Janella Salvador) and Abby ( Mutya Orquia). Maya realizes that since Richard's wife died, the family's joy died with her; hence their problems. Maya is tasked to bridge Richard to his children and eventually she succeeds in rebuilding the family. However, in repairing their broken hearts, Maya encounters bigger challenges that test her determination and, more importantly, her heart. While fulfilling her obligation, she falls in love with the Lim children and, admittedly, with Richard.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Maya dela Rosa-Lim – At 25, Maya is a simple, idealistic provincial girl who dreams of becoming a flight stewardess but in a twist of events ends up becoming a nanny for a wealthy family in Manila. She took the job in exchange of an educational scholarship from her boss, Richard Lim. She is very family-oriented and will do everything to make her family's life in the province comfortable. She has an innocent charm, yet confident, and has a very positive attitude in life. Later in the series, she marries Richard and together they had twins Sky and Sunshine. *

as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim – He is the owner and president of the famous Lim Aviation Services, an aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul business. Known for being a cold, harsh and strict boss, he has one son and two daughters namely: Luke, Nikki and Abby. A widower of five years since losing his wife Alexandra in a plane crash, he hires Maya to take care of his youngest daughter after she rescues Abby from an incident at the airport. Maya endearingly calls him "Ser Chief." He later becomes a father again to the twins Sky and Sunshine upon marrying Maya. * Mutya Orquia as Abigail Ruth "Abby" Lim – The youngest of the three, Abby had difficulty expressing herself when her mother died. Richard has spoiled Abby and she has become overly sensitive when she hears fights and arguments in the family. Richard ultimately decided to have her home schooled because they are afraid of Abby's condition. The Lim family hired many nannies in the past and no one lasted even a week because of Abby's difficult ways. But when Maya saves her from an accident at the airport, Abby finds an instant ally in the simple girl from Mindoro. * Janella Salvador as Nikki Grace “Nik-Nik” Lim – She is the middle child and the spitting-image of her mother. After the death of her mom, Nikki tries to overcompensate for her loss and tries to take charge of her siblings. She always yearns for her father's attention and at first, she has taken a dislike for Maya, Abby's noisy, new nanny. Eventually, she warms up to Maya. She often speaks in Taglish. Later in the series, she develops a crush on her brother's best friend, Nicolo. *

as Luke Andrew Lim – When his mom died, Luke became the silent and rebellious eldest child. Aloof as he may seem, he cares for the welfare of his sisters but he tries to hide it if he can. * Elisha Delos Santos as Sunshine Lim – The baby daughter of the Lim and Dela Rosa family, and the twin sister of Sky. * Jeo Aquines as Sky Lim – The baby son of the Lim and Dela Rosa family, and the twin brother of Sunshine.

Supporting cast

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as Cristina Rose "Kute" dela Rosa – Maya's sister, Teresita's daughter and Cho's mother; called ''Kute'' – derived from "Kuya" and "Ate". Together with Jeff, they own the ''Little Pards Chibugan''. *

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as Teresita dela Paz-dela Rosa – Maya and Kute's mother and Mamang's daughter. * Lito Pimentel as Arturo dela Rosa – Maya and Kute's father and Teresita's husband. *

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as Felicidad "Manang Fe" Marcelo-Alejo – Richard's nanny when he was young and the head maid of the household. Later married to Mang Anastacio. * Divina Valencia as Conchita "Mamang" dela Paz – Kute and Maya's loving grandmother and Teresita's mother. * Rosario "Tart" Carlos as Dorina "Doris" Malasig – Sabel's close friend and a maid; later Abby's nanny in the Lim family. *

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as Isabel "Sabel" Fortuna-Lumaque – Doris' close friend and a cook/maid in the Lim family. Later married Jerry the Security Guard. * Joan Marie Bugcat as Yaya Lea – A newly added nanny/ maid for the Lim Family. * Karen Aiza Alimagno as Magda Dominguez – Kute's childhood best friend. * JM Ibañez as Pocholo "Cho" Macavinta – Jeff and Kute's son. * Micah Muñoz as Jose Mari "Joma" Adriano – The driver of the Lim family. * Nathan Lopez as Emmanuel "Emman" Castro – Maya's friend/roommate. * Marlo Mortel as Nicolo Angelo "Mallows" Cortez – Luke's best friend and Nikki's love interest. Nikki calls him "Mallows". * Paul Jake Castillo as Simon Gabriel Corpuz – Maya's childhood friend, who used to court her. * Shy Carlos as Maria Rosario Jonina "Joni" Quijano – Luke's co-intern at Lim Aviation Services; later became his girlfriend. * Jeremiah "Bagito" Roxas as Ron-Ron – Bullied Cho at first; later became friends. *

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as Ramon Lino "Marcelino" – Jeff's cousin, who also works in the karinderia. * Kelly Gwayne dela Cruz as Aira Denise Mendoza – Nicolo's best friend. * Claire Ruiz as Josephine "Joey" Acosta – Luke's friend/ex-girlfriend. Also the former President of West Teatro in Northwest Hills. * Mai-Mai Adriano as Megan – Nikki's classmate/friend. * Abigail Francisco Macapagal as Stacy Gutierrez – Nikki's classmate/friend. * Arvic Tan as Louie – Luke and Nicolo's friend. * Mccoy De Leon as Iñigo Cabanatan – Trouble-maker during high school; later became Luke and Nicolo's friend. * AJ Muhlach as Amiel Sebastian – Senior transferee in Nikki's school; later belongs to Luke's tropa.

Recurring cast

* Noel Trinidad as Don Roberto Lim – Richard's father and grandfather to the Lim children. * Marissa Delgado as Doña Esmeralda Lim – Richard's mother and grandmother to the Lim children. * Carlos "Rusty" Salazar as Mang Anastacio Alejo – Manang Fe's love interest; later became her husband. * Tom Rodriguez as Jeff "Pards" Macavinta – Kute's friend and Cho's father; he later left the series (following his transfer to GMA-7 for his role on the then-upcoming drama, ''

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''.) * Maricar Reyes as Rafaella "Rafi" Alcantara – Richard's best friend. * Assunta de Rossi as Katrina "Ina" Ruiz – Maya's boss who has a crush on Richard. * Kalila Aguilos as Liza – Richard's former secretary. * Johan Santos as Wilson de Juan – Maya's classmate. * Diamond Shen as Jonah – Maya's classmate. * Robert Ortega as Fred – Richard's assistant that moved and work to another company. *

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as Engineer Yamaguchi – Richard's employee. * Jerico Redrico as Lloyd *

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as Zenaida Belmonte – Maya's teacher. * Cris Villanueva as Atty. Ryan Molina – Richard's friend and attorney. * Terence Baylon as Elmer – Driver of a neighboring house near the Lim household. Sabel and Doris have a crush on him. * Mark Luz as Engineer Gutierrez * Hazel Faith dela Cruz as Edz Viray – A flight attendant and Maya's friend. * Chris Bugoy as Bugoy * Bryce Viray as Lance * Carla Guevarra as Ms. Pacheco - Maya's instructor of Time Airways. * Sier Edward Atienza Lao, Jade Gultiano, Pol Aron Casas, Erwin Strydom and Prince Ivan Nacachi as Tropa ni Iñigo – Iñigo's bad influenced friends. * Bart Guingona as Charles- one of the Board of Directors of LAS.

Guest cast

* Nick Lizaso as Don Julio Demornay * Sunshine Garcia as Stephanie * Joyce So as Anna Martinez * Dionne Monsanto as Teacher Emy – Abby's home-school teacher. *

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as Teacher May Anne * Joy Viado† as Senyang * Melai Cantiveros as Yaya Gemma * Karen Leslie Dematera as Gina * Princess Manzon as Karisa * Agatha Tapan as Yaya Melinda * Bianca Saldua as Monica – Maya's friend. *

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as Luisa *

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as Sarah * Andre Tiangco as Airline Purser * Jomari Umpa as Pao * Yanna Asistio as Angge * John Arcilla as Wedding Priest *

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as Wedding Singer *

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as Ramon Francisco * Lollie Mara as Norma Melendez * Irma Adlawan as Victoria Reyes * Leo Rialp as Antonio Garcia * Kazel Kinouchi as Georgina Barrel *

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as Dr. Tim Gonzaga *

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as Lucinda Quijano – Joni's mother. * Jon Lucas as Michael *

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as Thea Lindsay Angeles – Kute's friend. *

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as Clarita * Liza Diño as Mercy Selgado *

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as Betsy * Katya Santos as Camille * Art Acuña as Interviewer * Mark Jayson Bañez as Boris – Pizza Delivery Boy and Doris' love interest. *

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as Alexandra "Alex" Lim – Richard's deceased wife and the mother of Luke, Nikki, and Abby. She died in an airplane crash. *

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as Capt. James Ventura Jr. – A pilot who works for Time Airways. He is also the son of the CEO of Time Airways. *

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as Celeste Madrigal – LAS Former COO and Ralph Madrigal's Wife * Regine Tolentino as Corrine Celeste – Maya and Richard's wedding planner. * Edward Mendez as Charlie Ramirez – Rafi's boyfriend. *

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as young Fe * Daniel Padilla as young Anastacio * Ping Medina as young Arturo dela Rosa *

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as young Teresita dela Rosa * Jenine Desiderio as Wedding Singer * Jose Mari Chan as himself * Dante Ponce as Don Fernando

Rerun

''Be Careful with My Heart'' currently re-airs for the 10th year anniversary on

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, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z on July 18, 2022 on ''Kapamilya Mornings'' morning block at 9:00 AM replacing '' Flower Crew: Dating Agency'' (while the latter was transferred to ''Kapamilya Late Nights'' and replaced by '' Melting Me Softly''). On August 8, 2022, the rerun's timeslot was changed to 10:00 AM (same timeslot on its former Saturday Recap block) in exchange with '' Magandang Buhay''.

Reception

After ABS-CBN launched exclusive behind-the-scenes channels for '' Walang Hanggan'' and ''

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'', ''Be Careful With My Heart'' also featured its own exclusive interviews of the cast and crew in the network's website.

Ratings

The drama's pilot episode garnered a 15.2% nationwide rating, considerably high for a 'morning' drama, and dominated its competitor, GMA7's '' Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master'' which got 8.8% according to data released by Kantar Media. ''Be Careful with My Heart'' premiered strongly on July 9, 2012, on the pre-noontime block, and ended in 2014 with a final rating of 19.6%. ''Be Careful With My Heart''s ratings peaked during one of its airings in January 2013, reaching 31.3% nationwide rating, marking the all-time highest rating on daytime Philippine television by any non-sports or non-

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Cancelled Film

On June 18, 2013,

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(MMDA) announced the 8 entries competing for the ''

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'' (MMFF), which includes the ''Be Careful With My Heart'' movie. Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap will reprise their roles for the movie, which will premiere on December 25, 2013. The film is said to be the continuation of where the chapter of the series will end shortly before MMFF, by early December 2013. In several recent interviews and appearances, Yap and Sta. Maria also mentioned that the only time their show will not air on television is during the time that the MMFF movie is being shown in cinemas. The show would however be back on air after the movie to continue the story. In September 2013, the ''Be Careful With My Heart'' movie entry was pulled out from the Metro Manila Film Festival due to schedule conflicts of Yap and Sta. Maria. The head of the MMFF wrote a letter to the producer of the show to bring back the movie and even gave them an extension for the submission of the film.'Be Careful With My Heart' pull-out big loss – MMFF Chief
retrieved via ABS-CBNnews.com Sep 14, 2013 But the production team declined and instead continued the series.

Awards and nominations

Soundtrack

References

External links

Official website
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