Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama

Drama

Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...

 anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN Network

ABS-CBN commonly referred to as the Kapamilya Network or simply Dos , is a major commercial television network in the Philippines owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation. It was launched in October 23, 1953 just a few months after the first broadcast of NHK of Japan...

 every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio

Charo Santos-Concio

Maria Rosario Santos known as Charo Santos-Concio or Charo Santos is a Filipina television executive, host, actress, and film producer who hosts the network's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. She is the President of ABS-CBN Corporation, and plays a powerful role in TV and film...

. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television

Television in the Philippines

Television in the Philippines was introduced in 1953. But even before that, a number of academic experiments had been done and replicated by Filipino engineering students.-Origins:...

 and on Asia. The program features weekly real life stories or anecdotes of common people or even famous celebrities and personalities through letter sending. The series has a counterpart radio program being broadcast on DZMM

DZMM

ABS-CBN DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 is the flagship AM station of ABS–CBN Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mo. Ignacia St., Diliman, Quezon City, while the transmitter is located at F. Navarette St., Obando, Bulacan...

 called "Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM", a paperback

Paperback

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 ("pocketbooks") adaption and a comic book

Comic book

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 adaptation under Mango Comics & Sterling.

The program is named after the song, "Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya (song)

Maalaala Mo Kaya is a song written by Filipino composer Constancio de Guzman.It was covered by singers such as The New Minstrels, Pilita Corrales, Eva Eugenio, Leo Valdez, Diomedes Maturan and Ryan Cayabyab....

" by Constancio de Guzman, which also serves as the program's main theme song which was performed by Dulce. During 2000's airing of the program until now, the main theme song was covered by Carol Banawa

Carol Banawa

Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa , better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa, is a US-based Filipina singer and actress. She was born in Pasay City to Albino and Cirila Banawa. She has two siblings, Alexander and Cherry. She was raised in Batangas...

 replacing Dulce's version.

Episodes

Translations of the Filipino

Filipino language

This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...

 titles are in the parentheses.

Notable episodes

• "Rubber Shoes"

The first episode of MMK aired on May 15, 1991 starring Romnick Sarmenta

Romnick Sarmenta

Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor , better known by his screen name Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor. He is best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series Gulong ng Palad.-Biography:He was born to Adonis F. Tejedor and Julie C. Sarmenta and is of Chinese...

 and Vina Morales

Vina Morales

Vina Morales is a Filipina singer, actress and model.-Career:...

.

• "Regalo" (Gift)

MMK episode topbilled by Vilma Santos

Vilma Santos

Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...

, Ricky Davao

Ricky Davao

Ricardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...

 and Maja Salvador

Maja Salvador

Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...

 and considered as one of the most critically successful episode.

• "Lobo" (Balloon)

One of the highest-rating episode (47.9% in Mega Manila) that featured Regine Velasquez

Regine Velasquez

Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...

 and Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...

. Also Regine won her first acting award at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in 2002.

• "Pier 39"

10th Anniversary Presentation. First Maalaala Mo Kaya episode filmed outside the Philippines starring Judy Ann Santos

Judy Ann Santos

Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....

 and Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...

. Shot in San Francisco, California, the episode tells about a caregiver who falls in love with a wayward man, despite being beholden to her elderly, wheelchair-using employer.

• "Ferris Wheel"

A Christmas presentation of Maalaala mo Kaya which reunites ex-lovers Jericho Rosales

Jericho Rosales

Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....

 and Angelika dela Cruz.

• "Unan"(Pillow)

The episode which tells the Life Story of Julie Vega

Julie Vega

Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo, better known by her stage name Julie Vega , was a Filipina child actress, singer and commercial model...

, as portrayed by Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...

. Michael de Mesa and Rio Locsin acted as Drs. Julio and Pearl Postigo, Julie Vega's Parents. Aired in October 2003.

• "Pendant"

A Valentine's Day Special aired on February 14, 2009 and first episode for Toni Gonzaga

Toni Gonzaga

Celestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...

 with Jason Abalos

Jason Abalos

Jason Jimenez Abalos is a Filipino actor. He was also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Batch 2003 at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology....

 and Ryan Eigenmann. This episode was about first love and how to let go and take the risk in order to be in love.

• "Reseta" (Prescription)

A Mother's Day Special aired on May 9, 2009 starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Carmina Villaroel

Carmina Villaroel

Maria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model....

. This marked Villaroel's new appearance in a MMK episode on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN

ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

 after a few episodes she has done in the 1990s before leaving the network.

• "Blusa" (Blouse)

A controversial episode starring Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....

 and Dimples Romana

Dimples Romana

Dimples Romana is a Filipina actress and commercial model.-Education:Romana finished an International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College.-Career:...

 that focuses on a story of a UP Los Baños summa cum laude graduate who found herself applying as a Guest Relations Officer (GRO), shown February 28, 2009. UPLB released a statement pointing out the credibility of the facts presented in the episode. On March 10, 2009, ABS-CBN issued an apology for not verifying with UPLB the veracity of the facts.

• "Ice Cream"

This the life story of Charice Pempengco

Charice Pempengco

Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco , popularly known by the mononym Charice, is a Filipino recording artist and actress who rose to popularity through YouTube. Dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as the Most Talented Girl in the World, she released her first international studio album Charice in 2010...

, as portrayed by herself. This is Charice's first acting appearance with Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...

 and Rhap Salazar

Rhap Salazar

Rhap Salazar is a Filipino singer/songwriter and recently now a movie actor. He has tied for first place in the 2010 Awit Awards in the category “Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist" He has won two awards at the 13th World Championships of Performing Arts both the Junior Grand...

 played as the role of her mother and younger brother. The story features about her growing up in a middle class family before her successful singing career. The episode aired on June 2008.

• "Teddy Bear"

This is the story of comedienne, Pokwang

Pokwang

- Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...

 portrayed by herself.

• "Kwintas" (Necklace)

The first episode of Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Gerónimo

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...

 and also mark as the first on-screen tandem of her and John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...

.

• "Gitara" (Guitar)

This is the real life story of Tara Santelices, who was comatose for a year after being shot to the head by a mugger on August 6, 2008. She was portrayed by Karylle

Karylle

Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger....

.

• "Upuan" (Chair)

The episode of former senator Renato Cayetano, portrayed by Ronaldo Valdez

Ronaldo Valdez

Ronaldo Valdez is a Filipino movie and television actor. Born Ronald James Gibbs in Manila, Philippines, he is the father of actor-singer Janno Gibbs.-Television:* "Glamorosa - Manolo...

 about his battle with hepatitis

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from the Greek hepar , the root being hepat- , meaning liver, and suffix -itis, meaning "inflammation"...

 and his son, Lino Cayetano's contribution to extend his life as portrayed by John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...

. This episode is also directed by Lino himself.

• "Bangka" (Boat) and Isda ("Fish")

This two-part episode tells the life of Curita Villar, the mother of Senator

Senate of the Philippines

The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...

 Manny Villar

Manny Villar

Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently a Philippine Senator, president of the Nacionalista Party...

 played by Gina Pareño

Gina Pareno

Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...

.

• The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Story

On January 23 and 30, 2010 respectively, a two-part episode of the life story of former Senator

Senate of the Philippines

The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...

 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

President of the Philippines

The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...

 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...

 was aired for Cory's 77th Birthday. The first part was "Kalapati

Kalapati (Maalaala Mo Kaya episode)

"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...

" which featured the humble beginnings of the said couple, from their marriage up to their political conflicts. The second part was "Makinilya

Makinilya (Maalaala Mo Kaya episode)

"Makinilya" is the second 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 30, 2010 starring Piolo Pascual and Bea Alonzo....

" which depicted the latter days of Ninoy and the end of Martial Law. The series also featured real footage of the events that occurred during martial law and during Cory's success in the presidential race. Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...

 portrayed the role of Benigno Aquino Jr. while 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:...

 played the role of 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...

.

• "Bola" (Flatter)

The life story of Jose Viceral or also known as Philippine comedian Vice Ganda

Vice Ganda

Vice Ganda is a Filipino comedian, host, actor and recording artist. He is a regular host/judge on ABS-CBN’s talent show Showtime and starred on his two films, one of which considered as the highest-grossing film in Philippine cinema....

.

• "Siomai"

The life story of the first Pilipinas Got Talent

Pilipinas Got Talent

Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents...

 winner Jovit Baldivino.

• "Tsinelas" (Slippers)

This is the story of 17 year-old Edgar and 11 year-old Dagul, two homeless brothers that suffer the severe trials of life with no food or money while travelling an, exhilarating journey from Manila to Samar for a better life. This is the posthumous work of actor AJ Perez

AJ Perez

Antonello Joseph "AJ" Sarte Perez was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage. In 2010, he played his first main role on primetime in the television series, Sabel...

, who died in a car crash on April 17, 2011.

• "Krus" (Cross)

The Mother's Day Special of MMK for the year 2011 with Ai-Ai Delas Alas, John Arcilla, John Wayne Sace

John Wayne Sace

John Wayne Sace is a Filipino actor.Sace is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.-Filmography:TelevisionMovies-External links:* Internet Database...

 and Lester Liansang. A story about a struggling mother with her kids not blessed with perfect health.

• "Balot"

This is the story of Marcelito Pomoy

Marcelito Pomoy

Marcelito Pomoy is a male singer from Imus, Cavite. He is the grand winner of Pilipinas Got Talent .-Early Life:Marcelito Pomoy, 27, was born on the 22nd of September, 1984 in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, and hails from Imus, Cavite....

, the second winner of Pilipinas Got Talent

Pilipinas Got Talent

Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents...

. It is about how he found his mother after she left his father when he was in jail, how he helped his long lost family by winning singing competitions, and how he saw the true colors of his long lost mother and sister. Reaching the climax of the story, he decided to enter Pilipinas Got Talent to help his family. After he won PGT, he accomplished his dream of bringing his family back together. It was aired on August 20, 2011.

• "Tap Dancing Shoes"

The life story of the runners-up of Pilipinas Got Talent season 2, Happy Feet.

• "Kuweba" (Cave)

A special episode that features actors Robin Padilla

Robin Padilla

Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...

 and Vina Morales

Vina Morales

Vina Morales is a Filipina singer, actress and model.-Career:...

 after nearly two decades since their last project together. This episode was aired on November 12, 2011 telling a story of a Muslim family struggling in a political and social turmoil.

• "Singsing" (Ring)

The love story of Etrona and Panyong, who found happiness in each other's company until their last breath. This episode which was aired on November 19, 2011 is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and stars Philippine veteran actors Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romeo.

Award-winning episodes

• "Abo" (Ash)

Roderick Paulate

Roderick Paulate

Roderick Paulate is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and politician who is a councillor for Quezon City.-Child actor:Paulate started his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie "Kasalanan Kaya" in 1968...

 was awarded by the 1st Asian TV Awards as Best Drama Performance By An Actor in 1996.

• "Wristwatch"

Roderick Paulate

Roderick Paulate

Roderick Paulate is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and politician who is a councillor for Quezon City.-Child actor:Paulate started his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie "Kasalanan Kaya" in 1968...

 was awarded again by the 5th Asian TV Awards as Best Drama Performance By An Actor in 2000.

• "Song Book"

Aiza Seguerra

Aiza Seguerra

Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....

 was awarded by the 7th Asian TV Awards as Best Drama Performance By An Actress in 2002.

• "Rehas" (Jail Bars)

Gina Pareño

Gina Pareno

Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...

 was awarded Best Drama Performance By An Actress by 12th Asian TV Awards in 2007.

• "Pilat
  Pilat (Maalaala Mo Kaya episode)
  "Pilat" is an episode of the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya aired last October 19, 2007 starring Angel Locsin and Sam Milby.-Plot:Abandoned by their mother, and burdened with an ailing father, Melody has to put aside her dreams and act as both mother and father to her family. She works as an...
  
  " (Scar)

For this episode, Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....

 won her first acting award for Best Single Performance By An Actress in the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV

PMPC Star Awards for TV

PMPC Star Awards for TV is annual award giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks every year. It was founded by the association of the Philippine Movie Press Club in 1987...

.

• "Lobo" (Balloon)

The episode stars Regine Velasquez

Regine Velasquez

Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...

 and Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...

. Regine won Best Single Performance By An Actress for this episode at the 16th PMPC Star Award for Television.

• "Skating Rink"

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...

 won Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Special at the 2nd Enpress Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards in 2005. He played the role of Jonel, a guy with cerebral palsy, but had a hidden talent in ice skating

Ice skating

Ice skating is moving on ice by using ice skates. It can be done for a variety of reasons, including leisure, traveling, and various sports. Ice skating occurs both on specially prepared indoor and outdoor tracks, as well as on naturally occurring bodies of frozen water, such as lakes and...

.

• "Sako" (Sack)

This episode starring Jay Manalo and Joshua Dionisio, won in the 17th KBP Golden Dove Awards. It tells the story of an abusive father who keeps his children working while he spends all their hard-earned money.

• "Regalo" (Gift)

Starring Vilma Santos

Vilma Santos

Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...

 with Maja Salvador

Maja Salvador

Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...

. This episode won the Best TV Drama Program at the 15th KBP Golden Dove Awards while actress Vilma won Best Single Performance By An Actress at the 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV

PMPC Star Awards for TV

PMPC Star Awards for TV is annual award giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks every year. It was founded by the association of the Philippine Movie Press Club in 1987...

 in 2006.

• "Lupa" (Soil)

Starring Ketchup Eusebio and Gina Pareño

Gina Pareno

Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...

, the episode was nominated as Best Drama Series in the 4th Seoul International Drama Awards in 2009. The story is about a boy that returns to a poor neighborhood in Bicol in order to make his sick mother's wish come true.

• "Basket"

Starring Judy Ann Santos and Caridad Sanchez, this episode won the 2001 Catholic Mass Media Awards for Best Drama and the 2001 KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Program. It is also became finalist at the Magnolia Award for Best Film for TV during the 9th Shanghai Television Festival 2002 in China.

Best of MMK

As listed on the official website of the show:

"Rubber Shoes"

• Romnick Sarmienta
• In this very first episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya aired on May 15, 1991, Romnick Sarmienta plays Allan, a social climber who is ashamed of his impoverished state and pretends to be well-off to blend in with his rich friends in school. His father, a street sweeper, works very hard to meet his luxurious needs. Only when it was too late that Allan realizes that money does not necessarily make a man happy.

"Sako" (Sack)

• Jay Manalo
  Jay Manalo
  Jose Martin Manalo, better known by his stage name Jay Manalo , is a Filipino actor of Filipino-Vietnamese descent. Although born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was raised in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.- Movies :...
  
  
• Miong (Jay Manalo
  Jay Manalo
  Jose Martin Manalo, better known by his stage name Jay Manalo , is a Filipino actor of Filipino-Vietnamese descent. Although born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was raised in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.- Movies :...
  
  ) and his entire family work as tenants for a sugarcane plantation in Negros Occidental. The eldest child, Giling (Joshua Dionisio
  Joshua Dionisio
  Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
  
  ) is forced by his father to give up schooling to help in the farm. Giling suffers maltreatment not only from the abusive people in the plantation but from his own father, who is so consumed by his obsession for money and power. When their family is struck by a tragedy, Giling vows to rise above the oppression.

"Regalo" (Gift)

• Vilma Santos
  Vilma Santos
  Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
  
  
• Daisy Hernandez (Vilma Santos
  Vilma Santos
  Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
  
  ), a mother must divide her time between work and taking care of her daughter April (Maja Salvador
  Maja Salvador
  Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...
  
  ) who has cerebral palsy. Daisy’s heart is wrenched every time she sees her eldest child suffer because of her illness. But Daisy never loses hope, and April manages to live a normal life until she is 18. Just when Daisy thought things are doing fine with her daughter's disability, a tragedy will further test her faith.

"Pier 39" (MMK's first out of the country episode aired on July 26, 2009)

• Judy Ann Santos
  Judy Ann Santos
  Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
  
  , Piolo Pascual
  Piolo Pascual
  Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
  
  
• When Miguel (Piolo Pascual) got petitioned by his father to the States, he thought that his dad intended to make up for all the lost time between them. However, he was treated so badly that he would rather be homeless than live with him and his nasty second wife. Miguel would have starved to death if not for Arlene (Judy Ann Santos) who helped him pick up the pieces of his life. Together they were able to conquer their fears and create something beautiful out of their miserable past.

"Baul" (Chest)

• Charo Santos, Coney Reyes
  Coney Reyes
  Coney Reyes is an award winning Philippine Film/TV actress, television host and producer with Chinese and Spanish descent. She has been one of the co-presenters of Student Canteen and Eat Bulaga . She earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College...
  
  
• Years after a heart-wrenching incident, Minda (Charo Santos-Concio) returned to her hometown to make Letty (Connie Reyes) pay for stealing her fiancé (Ricky Belmonte
  Ricky Belmonte
  Jesse Cruz , better known by his stage name Ricky Belmonte, was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents.-Personal life:...
  
  ) away from her. But it was not sweet revenge because their friendship mattered more than the man who came between them. Would Letty and Minda truly open their hearts and let the healing begin?

"Unan" (Pillow) (portrayal of Julie Vega

Julie Vega

Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo, better known by her stage name Julie Vega , was a Filipina child actress, singer and commercial model...

's lifestory)

• Angelica Panganiban
  Angelica Panganiban
  Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...
  
  
• Ever since she was young, people already noticed her talent. Little Darling as her family called her, Julie Pear Postigo, better known as Julie Vega began her show business career at the age seven. She was discovered by a talent coordinator and offered her a commercial stint. She personally felt the love of working for television. As a young child, she would pray that she get the roles she auditions for. Her first film project was Ang Mga Mata ni Angelita. From then on, her popularity was irrepressible. She was dubbed as "the grown up little girl" due her mature drama roles at a young age. The most tragic part of her life was the death of her brother. Julie deeply mourned. One day, she felt weak and weaker as the days passed. At the height of her career in 1985, Julie died on the 6th of May. Until now, her family never revealed her illness.

"Sing-along Bar" (portrayal of Ai Ai delas Alas's lifestory)

• Maricel Soriano
  Maricel Soriano
  Maricel Soriano , is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.-Biography:...
  
  
• When Ai-Ai (played by Maricel Soriano) was young, she was given away by her biological mom to her aunt. As she was growing up, she considered herself unlucky for always getting caught in a series of unfortunate events. She cannot also find a decent job to help her earn a living. Until one day, she was offered a job in a comedy bar. A famous person discovered her talents and offered her to sing in a concert. This paved her way to TV shows and movies where she started very low. Later on, she will meet a man that she will marry and from then on, she considers her life a roller coaster. Amidst all the challenges she is facing, she made her way on top of her dreams.

"Sa kandungan mo, Inay" (In my mother's lap)

• Anita Linda
  Anita Linda
  Anita Linda is a two-time FAMAS award-winning and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles...
  
  
• Sisters Millet (Janice De Belen), and Cielo (Charo Santos-Concio) despised their mother (Anita Linda) because of her cruelty towards them. Millet especially envied her sister Leslie (Dina Bonnevie
  Dina Bonnevie
  Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
  
  ), because she was their mom’s favorite and received special treatment.

"Retaso" (Remnant)

• Nora Aunor
  Nora Aunor
  Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
  
  
• Since the beginning of her relationship with Dado (Joel Torre), a widower, Anita (Nora Aunor) knew that she will become a step-mother to his three children. It was hard for Anita to win the love of the children but later they felt Anita’s genuine concern and eventually opened up to her. But just when things were slowly falling into place she discovers that Dado has been cheating on her. Will she be able to turn her back on the children, whose lives now depended on her?

"Burda" (Pillowcase)

• Sharon Cuneta
  Sharon Cuneta
  Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
  
  
• Lita (Sharon Cuneta) has been taking care of Stephen (Patrick Garcia) since he was a baby because his parents are always busy with work and going out of the country. Even though she’s just his yaya, Lita looked after Stephen like a real mother. Stephen eventually reaches his teens and Lita is often caught in between her ward and his parent’s differences. An incident makes Lita realize her limitations as yaya and in stills in her the hard lesson of letting go.

"Lapida" (Gravestone)

• Kris Aquino
  Kris Aquino
  Kristina 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...
  
  , Phillip Salvador
  Phillip Salvador
  Phillip "Ipe" Salvador is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor.-Acting career:...
  
  
• Jan (Phillip Salvador), a single parent, earns a living as a fireman. During a mission, he is able to save the lives of Annie (Kris Aquino
  Kris Aquino
  Kristina 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...
  
  ) and her son. But unknown to him, his own son sneakily follows him inside the burning house and dies. Annie in return helps him with his grief and they become close friends. As their friendship blossom into love, will Annie and Jan be able to reconcile their differences and make their relationship work?

"Bisikleta" (Bicycle)

• Dolphy
  Dolphy
  Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
  
  
• When Abel (Dolphy) caught his wife cheating on him with his best friend Carding, he angrily drove them away and was left with a son to care for. He would have made amends with Liza for their son’s sake but an unfortunate circumstance got him imprisoned for 40 years. As soon as he got out, however, he sought his family again to prove his innocence to his son whom he lived for all this time.

15th Anniversary Celebration

In 2006, MMK marked their 15th anniversary on television by presenting a two-part special episode that stars Vilma Santos

Vilma Santos

Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...

, Ricky Davao

Ricky Davao

Ricardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...

 and Maja Salvador

Maja Salvador

Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...

 entitled “Regalo” (Gift). The story was about Daisy Hernandez, a mother who devote most of her time to her daughter.

16th Anniversary Celebration

In 2007, MMK presented an episode of their 16th anniversary entitled “Rehas” (Jail) where actress Gina Pareño

Gina Pareno

Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...

 played the story of a mother who stuggles to take care of her three mentally ill children in Aklan. Her acting won her Best Drama Performance By An Actress at the 12th Asian Television Awards while director Jerry Lopez Sineneng won the Best Direction in 2008. Also for this episode, MMK won the Special Award in Drama at the 2008 Seoul International Drama Awards.

18th Anniversary Celebration

In 2009, MMK celebrated their 18th anniversary by presenting five special episodes and four of which were filmed in the United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

, in association with The Filipino Channel

The Filipino Channel

The Filipino Channel is an international television station owned by the Philippine-based multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is currently available in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. It has over two million subscribers in these...

.

"Pansit" (August 1, 2009)

• Erich Gonzales
  Erich Gonzales
  Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco known as Erich Gonzales, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists.-Biography:...
  
  , Ai-Ai de las Alas
  Ai-Ai de las Alas
  Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:...
  
  
• A story about an 18 year old debutant who struggles to cope in adolescence due to money problems, including her own debut.

"Cap" (August 8, 2009)

• Noel Trinidad, Nanding Josef, Joji Isla, Lucita Soriano, Louella Albornoz and Prospero Luna
  Prospero Luna
  Prospero Luna is a Filipino character actor whose career has extended from the 1960s into the 2000s.-Early Life and Career:...
  
  
• A story of Filipino World War II veterans living in San Francisco, California
  San Francisco, California
  San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
  
   and their fight for equal benefits from the United States.

"Apron" (August 15, 2009)

• G. Toengi
  G. Toengi
  -Songs from Dawson's Creek Volume 2 :* I Will Win Your Love This Season-External links:* *...
  
  , Ryan Eigenmann
• A story of a couple having a life in America and the struggles they face while living their American Dream
  American Dream
  The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States in which freedom includes a promise of the possibility of prosperity and success. In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each...
  
  .

"Letters" (August 22, 2009)

• Princess Punzalan, Michael De Mesa
• A story of a woman struggling in her own divorce and finding love again.

"Car" (August 29, 2009)

• Gina Alajar
  Gina Alajar
  Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...
  
  , Lauren Young
  Lauren Young
  Lauren Anne Young is a Filipino-American actress who is part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group. She is the younger sister of actress and TV host, Megan Young.- Biography :...
  
  , Ilonah Jean and Anne Walters
• A story of a friendship between a Filipino caregiver and a patient with Parkinson's disease
  Parkinson's disease
  Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
  
  .

Documentary

On September 25, 2011 Sunday's Best, Maalaala Mo Kaya aired its 20th year anniversary documentary special called MMK 20: Maalaala Mo Kaya Dalawang Dekada on ABS-CBN. During the documentary special, it features different segments including the highlights of the best episodes in the series, commentaries from the artists, director and producers who contributed to the program and featured stories relayed in the program for 20 years. Segment hosts are Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Gerónimo

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...

 for dramatic episodes, Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...

 for romance & comedy episodes, Vhong Navarro

Vhong Navarro

Vhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:...

 for MMK's episode titles, KC Concepcion

KC Concepcion

KC Concepcion is a Filipina actress and singer and who is currently a National Ambassador Against Hunger of the UN's World Food Programme.- Personal life :...

 for celebrity potrayals, Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...

 for love stories by the period of time, and Sam Milby

Sam Milby

Samuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...

 for out of the country episodes. The last part of the special is an interview with Vilma Santos with the program's main host Charo Santos.

Celebration

Similar to its 18th anniversary celebration, the show's 20th anniversary would be celebrated month-long with five special episodes. The episodes were taped in varying locations in the Philippines and abroad including Bukidnon

Bukidnon

Bukidnon is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Malaybalay City. The province borders, clockwise starting from the north, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.Bukidnon is...

, Palawan

Palawan

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region or Region 4. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the...

, Japan

Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

, and Barcelona, Spain.

"Tungkod" (October 1, 2011) (Palawan)

• Angel Aquino, Yul Servo
• The episode will feature Angel Aquino who will play the role of a mother who fought her way to stop mining in Palawan
  Palawan
  Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region or Region 4. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the...
  
  , but undergone series of devastating events like blindness and broken family. This episode is directed by 62nd Cannes Film Festival
  2009 Cannes Film Festival
  The 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival was held from May 13 to May 24, 2009. French actress Isabelle Huppert was the President of the Jury. It was announced on March 19, 2009, that Pixar's film Up would open the festival...
  
   best director Brillante Mendoza
  Brillante Mendoza
  Brillante Mendoza is a Filipino film director. He has directed nine films since 2005. He won the award for Best Director for his film Kinatay at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival...
  
  .

"Tap Dancing Shoes" (The Happy Feet

Pilipinas Got Talent (season 2)

The second season of Pilipinas Got Talent premiered on ABS-CBN on February 26, 2011. Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano and Nikki Gil take role as the hosts of the show. Once again, the judges include former ABS-CBN executive Freddie Garcia, Kris Aquino, and Ai-Ai de las Alas...

 Story) (October 8, 2011) (Bukidnon)

• John Prats
  John Prats
  John Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...
  
  , Nash Aguas
  Nash Aguas
  Aeign 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...
  
  , Ariel Rivera
  Ariel Rivera
  Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful...
  
  
• The episode will features the life story of Ramon and Bambi, the tap-dancing brothers or also known in the Philippines as Happy Feet from Bukidnon, a runner-up at Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 played by John Pratts & Nash Aguas. The episode is directed by Dado Lumibao.

"Susi" (October 15, 2011) (Barcelona)

• Jake Cuenca
  Jake Cuenca
  Juan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:...
  
  , Ricky Davao
  Ricky Davao
  Ricardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...
  
  
• The episode will feature the story of Louie, a cross-dresser who lives in Barcelona, Spain and his story on how he live his alternative life only trying to please his father in order to accept him portrayed by Jake Cuenca. The episode is directed by Dado Lumibao.

"Liham" (October 22, 2011) (Aurora)

• KC Concepcion
  KC Concepcion
  KC Concepcion is a Filipina actress and singer and who is currently a National Ambassador Against Hunger of the UN's World Food Programme.- Personal life :...
  
  , Dina Bonnevie
  Dina Bonnevie
  Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
  
  , Paulo Avelino
  Paulo Avelino
  Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...
  
  
• A special episode aired on October 22, 2011 that features a life story of a woman named Aurora who empowered herself by making her dreams happen. This episode is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. It was the first mother role for actress KC Concepcion.

"Passbook" (October 29, 2011) (Japan)

• Rio Locsin
  Rio Locsin
  Rio 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...
  
  , Desiree del Valle
  Desiree del Valle
  Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham, better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle , is a Filipina actress born from American father and Filipina mother...
  
  , Ya Chang, Tricia Santos
• A special episode aired on October 29, 2011 about the story of Anita, single parent of five children working and struggling in Japan who had a second chance on her love life. The episode is directed by Nuel C. Naval.

All-Time MMK Actors/Actresses

During the "MMK 20: Maalaala Mo Kaya Dalawang Dekada" documentary special, they listed the actors and actresses that appeared most in MMK episodes.

List	Actor	Number of episodes	Memorable Episodes
1	Eula Valdez Eula Valdez María Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....	32 episodes	MMK Episode: Talaarawan (June 11, 1998) (MMK's Philippine Centennial episode) MMK Episode: Yen (November 24, 2005)
2	Ricky Davao Ricky Davao Ricardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...	31 episodes^	MMK Episode: Regalo (May 4, 2006)
3	Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Castro Picache is a Filipina actress and screenwriter who has starred T.V. and films and has worked as a model for modelling Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol.Picache attended St. Mary's College in Mo...	30 episodes	MMK Episode: Oto San (August 16, 2001) MMK Episode: Origami (January 14, 1999) MMK Episode: Aklat (March 26, 1998)
4	Rio Locsin Rio Locsin Rio 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...	26 episodes^ (for Rio) 25 episodes (for Joel)	MMK Episode: Lubid (November 7, 2009)
	Joel Torre		MMK Episode: Poon (October 13, 2006)
5	Gina Pareño Gina Pareno Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...	22 episodes	MMK Episode: Rehas (May 11, 2007)
	Gardo Versoza Gardo Versoza Gardo Versoza, born Mennen Torres Polintan on November 8, 1969, is a popular Filipino actor who has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows. He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. Later, he went on to star in action movies...		MMK Episode: Oto San (August 16, 2001)
	Albert Martinez Albert Martínez Albert Rivera Martinez is a well-known Filipino actor. Born on April 22, 1961 he is the eldest of the Martinez brothers, William Martinez and Ronnie Martinez....		MMK Episode: Bato (April 25, 2005)
6	Jennifer Sevilla	21 episodes	MMK Episode: Sugat (April 2, 1998)
	Gina Alajar Gina Alajar Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...		MMK Episode: Bracelet (July 11, 2008)
	Bembol Roco Bembol Roco Rafael 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... ^		MMK Episode: Korte (November 17, 2006) MMK Episode: Singsing (November 19, 2011)
7	Carlo Aquino Carlo Aquino Carlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA...	20 episodes	MMK Episode: Maong (March 16, 2007) MMK Episode: Scapular (February 2, 2006)
	Jean Garcia Jean García Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...		MMK Episode: Rosaryong Itim (March 18, 1992)
8	Jodi Sta. Maria Jodi Santamaria Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria-Lacson, sometimes credited as Jodi Sta. Maria, Jodie Santamaria or Jodi Santa Maria , is a Filipina actress. She is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. She is a Star Magic Batch 7 alumna.-Personal life:Sta. Maria-Lacson is the eldest...	17 episodes	MMK Episode: Piso (August 4, 2006) MMK Episode: Harang-Taga (August 26, 1999) (her first MMK episode) MMK Episode: Bracelet (December 4, 2010)
9	Romnick Sarmenta Romnick Sarmenta Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor , better known by his screen name Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor. He is best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series Gulong ng Palad.-Biography:He was born to Adonis F. Tejedor and Julie C. Sarmenta and is of Chinese...	16 episodes	MMK Episode: Kasulatan (January 18, 1995) MMK Episode: Kandila (December 22, 2005) MMK Episode: Rubber Shoes (May 15, 1991) (MMK's first ever episode)
10	Tirso Cruz III Tirso Cruz III Tirso Cruz III is a Filipino actor and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.-Biography and career:...	15 episodes	MMK Episode: Patalim (January 12, 2007)

† - as of now
^ - additional episode

Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)

As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created produced by Star Cinema

Star Cinema

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 and directed by Olivia Lamasan released on June 22, 1994. The plot of the film revolves around the story of Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marrisa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer. It stars Aiko Melendez, Richard Gomez and Chin-Chin Gutierrez. Also the film compete as one of the entries for the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival

Metro Manila Film Festival

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 and awarded Melendez as the Best Actress.

Maalaala Mo Kaya (20th Anniversary)

In 2011, it was announced that the program will do another film version for its 20th anniversary. The film will star 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:...

, Zanjoe Marudo and Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....

 to be directed by Laurenti M. Dyogi under Star Cinema

Star Cinema

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

.

Radio drama

In March 2007, MMK started its radio counterpart "Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM" as daily radio drama

Radio drama

Radio drama is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD. With no visual component, radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help the listener imagine the characters and story...

 being broadcast on DZMM

DZMM

ABS-CBN DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 is the flagship AM station of ABS–CBN Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mo. Ignacia St., Diliman, Quezon City, while the transmitter is located at F. Navarette St., Obando, Bulacan...

. It is also hosted by Charo Santos-Concio and airs weekdays from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. It was recently recognized as the Best Drama Program at the 32nd Catholic Mass Media Awards. Other awards including Best Radio Drama Program at the 18th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2009, Best Drama Program at the 31st Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2009, Best Drama at the 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2007 and Best Drama Program at the 16th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2007.

Maalaala Mo Kaya Komiks

The drama anthology also created a comic book

Comic book

A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...

 adaptation under Bituin Komiks owned by Mango Comics and Sterling with its initial issue on March 27, 2008. The first comic series was about the life story of Philippine comedian Chokoleit with art direction of Arnel Avetria, adapted by Jonas Diego from a teleplay by Maribel G. Ilag, illustrated by Mannie Abeleda and Jim Faustino, tones and letters by Sandy Gonzaga and edited by Lawrence Mijares.

Maalaala Mo Kaya Romance Paperback

The drama anthology also has a paperback

Paperback

Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...

(pocketbooks) novels under ABS-CBN Publishing. Although the novels only features romantic stories.