GMA-7 continues to uphold its thrust of
providing primetime quality drama in the afternoon block with
the top-rating Sine Novela, now celebrating its 8th season
with another heart-wrenching blockbuster film classic – Paolo
Gomez’s "Magdusa Ka."
The movie "Magdusa Ka" is one of the most
notable and well-celebrated movies that garnered numerous
awards from various film organizations such as the Film
Academy of the Philippines (FAP), Filipino Academy of Movie
Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) and Urian in 1986. The movie was
directed by multi-awarded actor Eddie Garcia and boasts of an
enviable cast of dramatic actors such as Dina Bonneive,
Christopher de Leon, Dindo Fernando and Nida Blanca.
Beginning May 12, "Magdusa Ka" promises to
keep the viewers’ tears falling with its heartbreaking story
of love, dreams, sacrifices and change brought to life by
today’s hottest Kapuso artists such as Katrina Halili, Iwa
Moto and Dennis Trillo. It is under the direction of
multi-awarded director Maryo J. Delos Reyes.
Aside from its compelling story, witness
the bold character transformation of Katrina, Iwa and Dennis
in the series. Katrina, who became famous for her sexy,
villain roles, will play the lead role of a non-contravida
as Christine, a character originally played by Dina Bonnevie
in the movie. Dennis, on the other hand, will evolve from a
sweet boy-next-door image to a tough, street-smart, playboy
character as Rod, which was portrayed in the film by
Christopher de Leon.
Iwa, meanwhile, advances further as the
country’s newest wicked female character as Millet originally
played by Pinky Amador in the movie two decades ago.
The story of Pablo Gomez’s "Magdusa Ka"
evolves around the life of Christine (Katrina Halili), a poor
young waitress raised with love and care by her mother, Toyang
(Rita Avila), a laundrywoman played then by Nida Blanca.
Christine is a loving daughter, who dreams that one day all
their sufferings and sacrifices will end. But she is able to
endure all the hardships and pain with the help of her
boyfriend, Rod (Dennis Trillo) who comforts her. However,
unknown to Christine, Rod is unfaithful and a double-crosser
jeepney driver.
Christine’s colorful days with Rod soon end
when Toyang discovers her daughter’s secret relationship with
the jeepney driver. Toyang throws Christine out of the house
for disobeying her.
Christine thought that she will be happy
with Rod by her side. But after several days of living
together she ends up feeling more hurt and pain. Christine
runs to her rich father for help. In return, Bernardo (Gardo
Versoza) will ask Christine to live with him in the mansion.
Hoping to live a more convenient life,
Christine obliges. In the mansion she meets Bernardo’s
scheming wife Olivia (Jackie Lou Blanco), and her daughter
Millet (Iwa Moto). The two women will connive and will do
anything to get hold of the wealth they have longed for. They
will not allow Christine to inherit any of the riches of
Bernardo’s family.
Christine’s new life will push Rod to
return to his wealthy father Gerry (Emilio Garcia) and demand
what is rightfully his. Rod detests wealthy people because his
father once abandoned him and his mother. His resentment
worsens when he meets Roland (Gabby Eigenmann), his
half-brother who enjoys the wealth he is supposed to be
enjoying as well. But now that Christine is rich, he too must
change his lifestyle to prove his love for Christine.
Completing the cast are Liza Lorena as Doña
Perla, Christine’s dominant grandmother; Ana Capri as Hedy,
Rod’s married sexy girlfriend; Deborah Sun as Amanda, the
callous KTV bar owner where Christine works; Anton Bernardo as
Victor, Rod’s adoptive father; and Karla Estrada as Metring,
Rod’s mother. Also in the cast are Rich Asuncion, Prince
Stefan, Blue Mark Roces and Shirley Dalton.
Don’t’ miss the premiere of the emotionally-gripping and
award-wining classic movie turned TV series in Sine Novela
presents Pablo Gomez’s "Magdusa Ka" beginning May 12.
