''The Story of Us'' is a 2016
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romantic
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drama
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television series
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starring
Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990), professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency.
Recognized as one ...
and
Xian Lim
Alexander Xian Lim (born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host, blogger, filmmaker and professional basketball player.
He is best known for his roles in '' My Binondo Girl'' (2011), '' The Reunion'' (2012), '' Ina, Kapatid, A ...
. The series premiered on
ABS-CBN
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's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via
The Filipino Channel
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from February 29, 2016 to June 17, 2016,
KIM AND XIAN TEST ENDURANCE OF LOVE IN “THE STORY OF US”
/ref> replacing '' On the Wings of Love''.
Synopsis
Tin and Macoy are childhood friends turned lovers who grew up together in El Nido, Palawan
El Nido, officially the Municipality of El Nido ( cyo, Banwa i'ang El Nido, tgl, Bayan ng El Nido), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,494 people.
It is ...
and dreamed of a better life for them and their family. Circumstances will drive them apart as Tin goes to the United States. Separated from each other, the two are forced to work on their own, driving them further apart until their relationship crumbles.
Cast and characters
Main cast
* Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990), professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency.
Recognized as one ...
as Cristine "Tin" Manalo
** Alyanna Angeles as young Cristine "Tin"
* Xian Lim
Alexander Xian Lim (born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host, blogger, filmmaker and professional basketball player.
He is best known for his roles in '' My Binondo Girl'' (2011), '' The Reunion'' (2012), '' Ina, Kapatid, A ...
as Ferdinand "Macoy" Sandoval, Jr.
** Zaijian Jaranilla
Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001) is a Filipino actor and dancer who is best known for his role as the orphan Santino in the 2009–2010 religious-themed teleserye, '' May Bukas Pa''. Zaijian was also a cast member in the c ...
as young Ferdinand "Macoy"
Supporting cast
* Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN.
Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettie ...
as Lucia "Cia" Cristobal
* Princess Punzalan
Bernadette Vela Punzalan-Field (born November 20, 1968), known professionally as Princess Punzalan, is a Filipino actress. She began her career starring in '' Lovingly Yours: The Movie'' (1984) and '' Lovingly Yours, Helen'' (1992-96) and was ...
as Clodette Lowery
* Zsa Zsa Padilla as Myra Simbulan
* Aiko Melendez
Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez (), is a Filipina actress and politician. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was an actor. Her half-brother, Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melend ...
as Carmy Santos-Manalo
* Susan Africa as Aurora Sandoval
* Gardo Versoza as Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval, Sr.
* John Arcilla
Romeo Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24 1966), professionally known as John Arcilla, is a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He won Best Actor at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in '' On the Job: The Missing 8 ...
as Danilo "Danny" Manalo
* Janus del Prado
Janus Renato Robles Mateo III (born 19 November 1984), better known by his screen name Janus del Prado, is a Filipino actor. He is a former talent of Star Magic.
Early life
He is the youngest son of veteran action star Renato del Prado and ac ...
as Ruben "Bok" Garcia
* 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 Maritess Garcia
* Nonong "Bangky" de Andres as Eddie Sandoval
* Eric Quizon as Miguel
* Leandro Muñoz as Alex
* Carlo Muñoz
Carlo Muñoz (; born 24 February 1978) is a Filipino-born American actor.
Early life
Muñoz is the middle child of Louie Muñoz and Patricia García. Muñoz's older brother is actor Leandro Muñoz. His younger brother Angelo also appeared i ...
as Alvin
* Beth Tamayo as Stella
Guest cast
* Eddie Gutierrez as Luis Cristobal
* Marita Zobel
Mary Ann Respall Blanch-Roxas, better known by her screen name Marita Zobel (born June 18, 1941), is a Filipina actress
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as Martha Cristobal
Ratings
Awards and nominations
See also
* List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
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On May 5, 2020, ABS-CBN was issued a cease-and-desist order by the National ...
* List of ABS-CBN drama series
References
External links
Official website of The Story of US
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