''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (International title: ''Timeless'' / ) is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

series broadcast by

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...

. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and FM Reyes, it stars by

Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 22, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter and film producer. Known primarily for his leading man roles in romantic drama, he has starred in some of the most distributed Phil ...

, Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 19, 2003 to July 9, 2004, and was replaced by '' Hiram''. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents' long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time. The series ran for two seasons in the second to final season Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz became new regular cast members leaning in for a new plot twist revolving around Dela Cruz and Rosales' Character and Ocampo and Hermosa's characters on the soap. This was the first television series in the Philippines to have a finale based solely on the outcome of the text votes from the viewers. They decide between Christian (Rosales) and Leo (Ocampo) on who will tie the knot with Arabella (Hermosa); the finale episode that featured the wedding scene between Christian and Ara aired on July 9, 2004. It was also the only television series in history to simulcast the final five episodes on radio station DZMM Radyo Patrol 630. Desiree Del Valle's character was introduced in the mid first and second season after she finished the finale of her successful soap ''Bituin'' in 2003.

Plot

Falling victim to a freak accident on a ship sailing, Christian (

) and Ara ( Kristine Hermosa) get trapped in an isolated island and fell in love. Reality stepped in when they were rescued and had to go back to their own lives. She felt the difference in their social status. Despite all odds, he promised his eternal love for Ara, unaware of her family's involvement in his painful past. Upon discovering the truth Christian was driven with anger, which made Ara and her family decided to escape his revenge. This tragic journey leads Ara to meet a rich and carefree painter, Leo ( Diether Ocampo). She learned to bury things as they are. And Leo's unconditional love helped her to start anew. Christian, on the other hand, finds comfort with kindhearted Mary Ann ( Angelika dela Cruz), an amusing friend who slowly wins Christian's trust and affection. When romance seems perfect for estranged lovers, fate stepped in and brought Christian back into Ara's life. Ara must now confront her unfinished business with Christian... While stranded again on the same island they are captured by the rebels and Christian is tortured by the rebels. They are rescued by Leo and they escape with help from a disgruntled rebel. Christian is then shot in the leg just as Leo's brother Ramon and the military arrives to save them. Ara is then fatally shot in the chest by the rebel leader. The rebel leader is then shot to death by the military in response. What lies beneath their intertwined past? Will Christian and Ara's romance bind together again?

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Christian Soriano - Orphaned at a young age, he is groomed to handle the family's vast powerful companies. He falls in love with Ara, not knowing that she holds a past that could ruin them altogether. * Kristine Hermosa as Arabella Grace-Garcia/Grace Gonzales - She also happens to be the daughter of Elizabeth who grows up without knowing the love of her mother. She falls in love with Christian, not knowing that this will cause her great pain. * Diether Ocampo as Leonardo Madrigal III - Leo is the eldest grandson of Don Marcelo, a wealthy plantation owner. And Ramon is his younger brother. They are a product of a broken family since their mother left them at an early age to marry someone else in America. Both brothers were left under the care of Don Marcelo. Leo is also an artist and would rather follow his passion on arts and music rather than manage the hacienda. He is a loving grandson, and is brave enough to fight for what he believes in or for the woman he would eventually fall in love with. * Angelika Dela Cruz as Mary Ann Santos - Mary Ann is a very cheerful person. Everyone around her is affected by her gaiety. In spite of her troubled past. Her mother was a GRO, who married a man who would do anything for money even if meant, “selling” his stepdaughter. Having escaped her past, she is determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a recording artist. Brave and street smart, in spite of not being able to finish her studies, she would do everything to attain her goals and would do everything for the man she would eventually fall in love with.

Supporting cast

* Gloria Romero as Doña Valeria Valencia *

Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters and television productions, she has received numerous accolades, including two Durban Internati ...

as Elizabeth "Yvette" Valencia *

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the histor ...

as Anton Garcia *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1930 in Mandaue) is a Filipino 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 hea ...

as Choleng *

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as Newton *

Kaye Abad Katherine Grace "Kaye" Cosme Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Abad started in 1993 and is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic Batch 3) in 1996. Career Kaye Aba ...

as Shane Diwata *

Desiree del Valle Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca (born May 28, 1982), better known by her stage name, screen name Desiree del Valle, is a Philippines, Filipino-Americans, American actress. After joining ABS-CBN's Star Magic in 1998, she had her breako ...

as Francine Soriano *

Luis Alandy Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), also known as Luis Alandy and Adran Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''. He has since appeared in soap operas, as we ...

as Ramon Madrigal *

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as Truman *

Gary Estrada Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was a former talent of Viva Films during his early years, starring in action and drama films. He is also a politician, ha ...

as Richard Valencia * Serena Dalrymple as Rain Soriano *

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

as Denise

Special guest cast and characters

Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since ...

as young Arabella Grace-Garcia/Grace Gonzales *

John Manalo John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995), popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He ...

as young Christian Soriano *

Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as '' It Might Be You'' (2003) and '' Endless Love'' (2010). She ...

as young Shane Diwata *

Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of ''Stairway to Heaven (Philippines TV series), Stairwa ...

as young Leonardo Madrigal III * Karlo Enriquez as young Nicanor * Troy Martino as Shane's father * Kimberly Diaz as Einstein's wife * Carla Humphries as Christian's secretary * Ilonah Jean as Rhodora Soriano * Bong Regala as Emilio Soriano * Bon Vibar as Nicanor Soriano * Nina Ricci Alagao as Bettina * Minnie Aguilar as Shane's mother * Ward Luarca as Orly * Marithez Samson as Lucy * Cholo Escaño as Einstein * Crispin Pineda as Young Orly * Tin Arnaldo as Young Valeria *

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as himself * Karlina Bayot as Socorro Soriano *

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as herself *

Suzette Ranillo Maria Suzette Sevilla Ranillo (born January 11, 1961) is a Filipino actress who started at the age of 12 as an actress with the screen name, Nadia Veloso. She is well known for her awards and successes in film, television and theater. Biograph ...

as Jake * Robby Mananquil as Perry *

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 Don Marcelo Madrigal * Teresa Garcia * Khalila Aguiluz *

Vangie Labalan Maria Cristina Labalan (born January 20, 1943), known professionally as Vangie Labalan is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach, and voice actress. Life Maria Cristina Labalan was born on January 20, 1943 in Bago, Negros Occidental. She is ...

* Errol Dionisio† as Mang Domeng * Efren Reyes Jr. * Brandon Gepfer as Mando Leandro * Niña de Sagun

Soundtrack

#Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas - performed by

Jessa Zaragoza Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado (born January 31, 1979), better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipino commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first ...

#Maybe - performed by King #Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz #Habang May Buhay - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz #Kailan Ka Darating? - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz #Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz #I Believe in You and Me - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz and

#Looking Through the Eyes of Love - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz #Kung Ako Na Lang Sana - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz #Special Memory - performed by

#You've Made Me Stronger - performed by

#Stop Think - performed by

Production credits

* Directors: Jerome Chavez-Pobocan and FM Reyes * Creative Manager: Ricardo Lee * Head Writer: Henry King Quitain * Episode Writers: Ma. Regina Amigo, Dindo Perez, Aileen Sempio-Viray, Francis Passion * Contributing Writers: Denise O'Hara, Mel Francis Santos, Jarell Serencio * Executive Producers: Des de Guzman, Charo Santos-Concio, and Malou Santos * Supervising Producer: Anna Goma * Assistant Director:

Reception

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas was considered as one of the best soap operas in the Philippine TV history by most of the critics and audiences. Its highest rating was 49.3%, while the lowest was 38.7%. Its overall ratings was 40.4%.

Remake

A Malaysian remake of the series, titled ''Cinta Tiada Ganti'' premiered from July 10, 2018, to November 26, 2018, on

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and Astro Maya HD. Starring Aedy Ashraf and Nelydia Senrose.Cubaan cetus fenomena
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'' (July 12, 2018). Retrieved on September 21, 2018 (in Malay).

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0431568, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas ABS-CBN drama series ABS-CBN original programming 2003 Philippine television series debuts 2004 Philippine television series endings 2000s Philippine television series Television series by Star Creatives Filipino-language television shows Television shows filmed in the Philippines