Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Encyclopedia
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw or My One And Only Love (English title) is the first ever "cine novela" in Philippine
television. It was the grandest production GMA Network ever had with budget similar to a film project. Produced by GMA Network, Inc
and directed by Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes. Its story revolves around Lemuel (Christopher de Leon
), Mia (Alice Dixon
) and Waldo (Richard Gomez
), whose lives and loves are intertwined because of the choices they make due to the ambitions they have set for themselves. In 2006-2007, the series was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV
. It recently re-aired on GMA Life TV
worldwide.
and Philippine Sophisticated Drama Queen Ms. Alice Dixson
and Philippines Prime Villain and Versatile Actress Lani Mercado
and Philippines Multi-talented Dramatic Actor Richard Gomez
lead Philippine Drama's most Promiment Primetime Soap Opera of all time after 5 Successful Drama Series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, Habang Kapiling Ka, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga, Kung Mawawala Ka and Narito Ang Puso Ko, comes a Soap Opera with 3 generations of Box Office Kings Queens and Philippine Cinema favorites,
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
television. It was the grandest production GMA Network ever had with budget similar to a film project. Produced by GMA Network, Inc
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
and directed by Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes. Its story revolves around Lemuel (Christopher de Leon
Christopher De Leon
-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
), Mia (Alice Dixon
Alice Dixson
Jessie Alice Dixson or Alice Dixson, often misspelled Alice Dixon , is a Filipino-American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen...
) and Waldo (Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
), whose lives and loves are intertwined because of the choices they make due to the ambitions they have set for themselves. In 2006-2007, the series was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
. It recently re-aired on GMA Life TV
GMA Life TV
GMA Life TV, incorporated in February 2008 by GMA Network, is an international Filipino television station, and the company's secondary international channel to GMA Pinoy TV.-Background:...
worldwide.
Production
Helmed by four of Philippine and Asia's most delivering Drama Kings and Queens Philippine Drama Multi-Awarded King Christopher De LeonChristopher De Leon
-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
and Philippine Sophisticated Drama Queen Ms. Alice Dixson
Alice Dixson
Jessie Alice Dixson or Alice Dixson, often misspelled Alice Dixon , is a Filipino-American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen...
and Philippines Prime Villain and Versatile Actress Lani Mercado
Lani Mercado
Lani Mercado-Revilla is a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the 2nd District of Cavite, which comprise of only the municipality of Bacoor. She is also an actress. She is married to actor and Senator Bong Revilla.-Television:-Movies:* Yes Darling: Walang matigas na pulis 2 ......
and Philippines Multi-talented Dramatic Actor Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
lead Philippine Drama's most Promiment Primetime Soap Opera of all time after 5 Successful Drama Series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, Habang Kapiling Ka, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga, Kung Mawawala Ka and Narito Ang Puso Ko, comes a Soap Opera with 3 generations of Box Office Kings Queens and Philippine Cinema favorites,
Story
Happily Married, Mia and Waldo have fallen in love but Waldo cannot provide Mia's needs and Mia is in love with Lamuel a man who can provide her a delighted and well esteemed future, but Lemuel is engaged to Madonna a woman who expects everything to come her way.Main cast
- Christopher de LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
as Lemuel Verder - Richard GomezRichard GomezRichard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
as Waldo Sandoval - Alice DixsonAlice DixsonJessie Alice Dixson or Alice Dixson, often misspelled Alice Dixon , is a Filipino-American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen...
as Mia - Lani MercadoLani MercadoLani Mercado-Revilla is a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the 2nd District of Cavite, which comprise of only the municipality of Bacoor. She is also an actress. She is married to actor and Senator Bong Revilla.-Television:-Movies:* Yes Darling: Walang matigas na pulis 2 ......
as Madonna Verder - Barbara Perez as Salud Verder
- Boots Anson-RoaBoots Anson-RoaMaria Elisa Cristobal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa is an award-winning actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.-Early life:She was born on January 30, 1945...
as Felisa - Jackie Lou Blanco as Sabrina Villadolid
- Rio LocsinRio LocsinRio Locsin is the daughter of the movie actress Charito Garcia. Locsin appeared in sexy movies with Lorna Tolentino as her rival.She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. Now she's married to a former basketball player, Padim Israel. She had 3 daughters, Paula & Jabba , and...
as Citas Almendras - Mark GilMark GilRaphael John Gil Eigenmann , better known as Mark Gil, is a Filipino actor.-Personal life:He is the son of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil. He is fourth Filipino, fourth Spanish, and half Swiss German American descent. He is the father of...
as Enrico Villadolid - Rosa RosalRosa RosalFlorence Danon Gayda , better known as Rosa Rosal, is a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actress dubbed as the "original femme fatale of Philippine cinema". She is also known for her work with the Philippine National Red Cross...
as Lucing - Bembol RocoBembol RocoRafael Roco, Jr. is an award-winining Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. Though he acts in his country's films, he also had a small role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film The...
as Oscar - Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
as Liberty aka "Libay" - Karen delos ReyesKaren delos ReyesGlamirose delos Reyes simply known as Karen delos Reyes is a Filipina actress. She is currently seen in GMA Network. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of Click on GMA Network.-Filmography:...
as Elmina Sandoval - Chubi del Rosario as Anthony Verder
- Anne CurtisAnne CurtisAnne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
as Rosanna Luarca - Angel LocsinAngel LocsinAngel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
as Mariella - Polo RavalesPolo RavalesPaul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg or simply called Polo Ravales, born June 27, 1982 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actor and model with German descent.-Career:...
as Tristan Villadolid - AJ Eigenmann as Marcel Almendras
- Krista RanilloKrista RanilloCristalle Lauren Tupaz Ranillo , also known as Krista Ranillo, is a Filipina actress. She comes from a "showbiz family" and earned her degree in 2007. In 2010 she married businessman Nino Jefferson Lim in a Jewish-interfaith ceremony...
as Scarlet - Rey Emmanuel de Guzman as Daniel
- Valerie ConcepcionValerie ConcepcionValerie Concepcion is a Filipina actress, host and celebrity endorser. A former GMA-7 talent, she is known of her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera Sinasamba Kita but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN...
as Lilian Almendras - Mely Tagasa as Miling
- Jennylyn MercadoJennylyn MercadoJennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
as Cita's student
Extended cast
- Lady Lee as Anna
- Ross Berenguel as Ivan
- Tomy Abuel as Atty. Cruz
- Anthony Roquel as Papu
- Armando GoyenaArmando GoyenaArmando Goyena was a Filipino actor and matinée idol who was popular in the 1950s.-Family:...
as Donato Verder - Cris Daluz as Roberto
- Empress SchuckEmpress SchuckEmpressita Karen Schuck , sometimes credited only as Empress, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
as young Elmina - Brian Homecillo as young Marcel
- Vangie Labalan as Yolanda Lujan
Production team
- Created for tv by : GMA Entertainment TV Group
- Executive In Charge of Production : Wilma Galvante
- Produced by : Jimmy Duavit
- Executive Producer : Marjorie La Chica
- Director of Photography : Joe Tutanes
- Story by : Jimmy Duavit
- Written by : Gina Marissa Tagasa - Gil
- Directed by : Bb. Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes