Kalapati (Maalaala Mo Kaya episode)
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"Kalapati" is the first of the two-part episode of the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya
which features the life of former senator Benigno Aquino, Jr.
and former president Corazon Aquino
aired last January 23, 2010 starring Piolo Pascual
and Bea Alonzo
. This episode chronicles the love story of Ninoy and Cory from their younger years, their marriage until the proclamation of Martial Law
(Piolo Pascual
), a journalist met the young Corazon Cojuangco
(Bea Alonzo
). Both came from both prominent families in Tarlac. Their courtship ended in their marriage on October 11, 1954. Ninoy entered politics and Cory had a new life as the politician's wife until the Martial Law years
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
which features the life of former senator Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. was a Filipino Senator and a former Governor of Tarlac. Aquino, together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, formed the leadership of the opposition to the Marcos regime in the years leading to the imposition of martial law in the Philippines...
and former president Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
aired last January 23, 2010 starring Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
and Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
. This episode chronicles the love story of Ninoy and Cory from their younger years, their marriage until the proclamation of Martial Law
Plot
Benigno Aquino, Jr.Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. was a Filipino Senator and a former Governor of Tarlac. Aquino, together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, formed the leadership of the opposition to the Marcos regime in the years leading to the imposition of martial law in the Philippines...
(Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
), a journalist met the young Corazon Cojuangco
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
(Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
). Both came from both prominent families in Tarlac. Their courtship ended in their marriage on October 11, 1954. Ninoy entered politics and Cory had a new life as the politician's wife until the Martial Law years
Main cast
- Piolo PascualPiolo PascualPiolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
as Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.Benigno Aquino, Jr.Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. was a Filipino Senator and a former Governor of Tarlac. Aquino, together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, formed the leadership of the opposition to the Marcos regime in the years leading to the imposition of martial law in the Philippines... - Bea AlonzoBea AlonzoPhylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
as Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco-AquinoCorazon AquinoMaria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
Supporting cast
- Liezel Martinez as Maria Elena "Ballsy" Aquino-Cruz (present time)
- Yayo Aguila as Aurora Corazon "Pinky" Aquino-Abellada (present time)
- Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson as Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Aquino-YapKris AquinoKristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
(present time) - Jim Paredes as Jose "Don Pepe" Cojuangco, Sr. (Cory's father)
- Gloria Diaz as Demetria "Doña Metring" Cojuangco (Cory's mother)
- Ryan RamosRyan Ramos- Filmography :-External links:...
as Pedro Cojuangco - Carla HumphriesCarla HumphriesCarla Humphries is a commercial model and actress in the Philippines. In her acting roles, she is sometimes credited as Carla Humphries Loren or Carla Loren....
as Josephine Cojuangco - Joyce So as Ma. Paz Cojuangco
- Madeleine Nicholas as Doña Aurora Aquino (Ninoy's mother)
- Angeli Gonzales as Maria Elena "Ballsy" Aquino-Cruz (younger age)
- Mikylla Ramirez as Aurora Corazon "Pinky" Aquino-Abellada (younger age)
- Nash AguasNash AguasAeign Zackrey Nash Victoriano Aguas , more commonly known as Nash Aguas, is a Filipino actor. He made his television debut on MTB via the Batang F4 contest at the age of 5...
as Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino, IIIBenigno Aquino IIIBenigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III , also known as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy, is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th and current President of the Philippines since June 2010....
(younger age) - Mika dela Cruz as Victoria Eliza "Viel" Aquino-Dee (younger age)
- Kristel MorenoKristel MorenoKristel Moreno is a Filipino actress and dancer. A former child star and former Sexbomb Girl and relaunched as member of Star Magic Batch 16.- Filmography :-Film:-External links:...
as Maria Elena "Ballsy" Aquino-Cruz (teenage years) - Krista ValleBela PadillaKrista Valle Sullivan, better known by her stage name Bela Padilla , is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Padilla was born to a Filipina mother and a British father who is a banker in an online company from Nottingham, England. In 2008, then known by the stage name Krista Valle, she was one of the new...
as Aurora Corazon "Pinky" Aquino-Abellada (teenage years) - Sam ConcepcionSam ConcepcionSamuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion born on October 17, 1992 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, host and model. He emerged as the winner for the Big Division of Little Big Star's Season 1 in April 2006. He is under STAGES and ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Personal life:Concepcion was...
as Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino, IIIBenigno Aquino IIIBenigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III , also known as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy, is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th and current President of the Philippines since June 2010....
(teenage years) - Hiyasmin NeriHiyasmin Neri-Biography:Hiyasmin Neri made here television debut via the TV series The Wedding, where she played as pregnant teenager and cousin to Anne Curtis's character Candice....
as Victoria Eliza "Viel" Aquino-Dee (teenage years) - Ballsy Aquino-Cruz as the Narrator/herself
- Kris AquinoKris AquinoKristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
as herself - Pinky Aquino - Abellada as herself
- Viel Aquino - Dee as herself
- Benigno Aquino IIIBenigno Aquino IIIBenigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III , also known as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy, is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th and current President of the Philippines since June 2010....
as himself - Corazon C. Aquino as herself
- Ninoy Aquino as himself