Aiko Melendez, Sharlene San Pedro and John Manalo in MMK (January 18)

Award-winning actress Aiko Melendez will star in the upcoming family drama of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” In the Raz de la Torre-directed episode, Aiko will play the role of Gloria, a devoted mother who was forced to abandon her kids to work in another town.

What did Gloria do that made her children hate her so much? Together with Aiko in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Sharlene San Pedro, Maliksi Morales, John Manalo, Ces Quesada, Cris Villanueva, Daisy Reyes, Amy Nobleza, Dexie Daulat and Tata Mara. 

The episode this Saturday (January 18) is written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Mae Rose Balanay. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Angeline Quinto Returns on Wansapanataym (December 28)

Singer-actress Angeline Quinto will inspire families to end the year right and begin 2014 full of optimism this Saturday (December 28) as she encourages viewers to let go of the past and continue reaching for their dreams in the year-end special episode of “Wansapanataym.” 

In the story ‘Ang Bagong Kampeon sa Bagong Taon,’ Angeline will portray the role of Melody, a lady who failed to become a popular singer because of a painful sabotage when she was just young. 

How will Melody be able to move on, erase the pain in her heart and forgive those who ruined her dream? Will she finally fulfill her ambition when a magical image helps her to start a new life? 

Together with Angeline in the ‘Ang Bagong Kampeon sa Bagong Taon’ episode are Dianne Medina, Liezel Garcia, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Amy Nobleza, Marlann Flores, and Kyline Alcantara. It was written by Cris Lim and directed by Trina Dayrit. 

Don’t miss the 2013 Anak TV Seal Awardee “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, 6:45pm, after “Bet On Your Baby” in ABS-CBN. 

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Ariella Arida Appears on Venus Raj MMK (November 16)

Maalaala Mo Kaya will empower TV viewers this Saturday (November 16) as it retells the life story of Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj. Discover the trials that Venus had to go through before she represented the Philippines in the international beauty pageant. 

How did she deal with the public’s criticisms about her dusky complexion and rise above the nasty bullying at school and in the ‘real world?’ Where did Venus derive her strength to overcome her bad childhood experience? 

Together with Venus in “MMK” are Amy Nobleza, Malou de Guzman, Perla Bautista, Simon Ibarra, Mariel Pamintuan, Kelly Misa, Gio Alvarez, and Linn Oeymo. Also don't miss the cameo appearance of Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida as one of the contestants in the Bb. Pilipinas pageant.

The episode was researched by Alex Martin, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producers Cathy San Pedro and Lindzay Dizon. 

Don’t miss “MMK” Saturday nights, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Angeline Quinto Topbills Wansapanataym New Year Episode (Dec 29)

Before starring on her first ever teleserye “Kahit Konting Pagtingin” which will premiere on January 2013, ‘Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs’ Angeline Quinto will end the year right this Saturday (December 29) as she teaches TV viewers a good New Year’s resolution in a special episode of ABS-CBN’s award-winning fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapanataym.”

In an episode titled ‘Ang Bagong Kampeon sa Bagong Taon,’ Angeline will give life to the role of Melody, a young woman who cannot sing anymore after being sabotaged when she was young. When she is given a magical image of Greek god Janus that has the ability to show her past and future, Melody goes back to her childhood and changes her own fate. 

Will Melody finally learn to erase the bitterness in her heart and forgive others when she discovers that the cost her new life is the loss of some of her loved ones? Together with Angeline in the ‘Ang Bagong Kampeon sa Bagong Taon’ episode are Dianne Medina, Liezel Garcia, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Amy Nobleza, Marlann Flores, and Kyline Alcantara. It was written by Cris Lim and directed by Trina Dayrit.

Don’t miss the New Year episode of PMPC Best Fantasy Program, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. 

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Venus Raj's Life Story on MMK this July 21

Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj shares her own life story this Saturday (July 21) as she takes on her first acting stint via “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” 

Discover the trials that Venus had to go through before she joined Miss Universe through her empowering personal tale. How did she deal with the public’s criticism on her physical appearance? What made her decide to fight for her crown after she was disqualified? How did she handle her newfound fame after her ‘major-major’ achievement? 

Together with Venus in the “MMK” episode are Malou de Guzman, Gio Alvarez, Amy Nobleza, Perla Bautista, Simon Ibarra, and Marielle Pamintuan. The episode was written by Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval. 

Don’t miss Venus’ first acting debut in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) this Saturday, after “Wansapantaym.” For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial in Twitter, and like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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