The Plot Thickens in 'Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo'

ABS-CBN's first-ever OFW-serye, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo captured the hearts of Filipinos worldwide especially those working in various parts of the Middle East including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Doha, Qatar as they got to witness the first few episode of the said teleserye.

Lead stars Jake Cuenca, Bangs Garcia, and Shaina Magdayao, together with the series’ co-director, Lino Cayetano, personally joined the Filipinos in the Middle East who witnessed the first few episodes Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo.

After the screening, a mix of emotions from the audience members filled the venues; most of them cried and missed their loved ones because of the realistic portrayal of the life of OFWs in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, the plot thickens in Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo as Paul (Jake) and Sarah (Shaina) start their married life. Now that they have decided to live with Paul’s family, the strength of love will be put to test with the meddling of Remedios (Gloria Diaz) in their relationship. Unlike other wives who remain meek despite the harshness of their mothers-in-law, Sarah knew how to protect herself. With her wife and her mother’s clash, whose side will Paul be on?

Don’t miss the country's first ever "OFW-serye," Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo, after Mundo Man ay Magunaw in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Doha Premiere Moves OFWs to Tears

As soon as the lights went out and the scenes of `Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo’ played, tears immediately flooded the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, venue of The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) premiere of the first ever teleserye shot in the Middle East.

Shaina Magdayao, Jake Cuenca and Bangs Garcia

Filipinos from Doha and nearby cities witnessed the first few episodes of the series co-directed by Lino Cayetano. Personally there to share the preview were lead stars Jake Cuenca, Bangs Garcia and Shaina Magadayao plus Executive Producer Jennifer Soliman who all felt honored to be portraying our kababayans considered modern heroes of our time.

Regional Marketing Manager for ABS-CBN Middle East Maribel Hernaez muses that it was truly a sight to behold as even the male audience had no shame in shedding tears as scene after scene unfolded.

The teleserye deeply touched the hearts of Filipinos in the Middle East because it spoke of the greatest sacrifice Pinoys experience to be able to work and fend for their families – physical distance, something which Jake and Shaina experienced similarly with their television parents Christopher de Leon and Philip Salvador. More than the distance, the teleserye also speaks of the complicated love that ensued between the lead stars, a reality that some of our overseas Filipino kababayans face.

Direk Lino Cayetano and producer Jennifer Soliman

The advance screenings of Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo received an equally warm reception in other parts of the Middle East like the UAE, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last April 13, 2012. In Kuwait, it was attended by POLO and OWWA officials while in Saudi Arabia, no less than Hon. Ambassador Ezzedin H. Tago (who was coincidentally celebrating his birthday); Hon. Albert Q. Valenciano, Labor Attaché – POLO/OWWA and his better half Madam Didit Valenciano; Engr. Fouad Taher, TFC Middle East Managing Partner witnessed how the Filipinos were deeply moved by the scenes and the lines from the drama series.

Meanwhile, these advance screenings were made possible by Xpress Money and Megaworld Corporation.

Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo airs via cable and satellite in the Middle East, Mondays to Fridays 1 p.m. Saudi Time and via the same platforms in North America, Europe, Australia, Japan and Asia-Pacific. In addition, Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo also airs video-on-demand in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan. For interested parties, contact your nearest dealer or visit www.abs-cbnglobal.com.

Text and photo by ABS-CBN via Starmometer

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Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Teaser Trailer Released!

The teaser trailer for the upcoming ABS-CBN series, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo has been released. The said teleserye will star Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao and Bangs Garcia. Christopher de Leon will also have a special participation in the said series.

Shot in Doha, Qatar and the Philippines, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo will add another spice in every TV screens. Watch the teaser trailer of Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (courtesy of the series' official facebook page).

Watch out for the full trailer this Friday, March 23 after Walang Hanggan.


Photo courtesy of Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Facebook
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Angel Locsin To Shoot Teleserye in Peru?

Is it true that Star Awards Best Actress for Movies Angel Locsin will shoot her next teleserye in the South American country Peru? There are rumors surfacing the web claiming that Angel will be flying to Peru where her upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye will be set. The said source also claim that Angel is now practicing again her horseback riding skills for the said project.

If the rumor is indeed true, we can commend ABS-CBN for bringing a new flavor to its every production. This year, there is not only one Kapamilya teleserye that shot some scenes outside the country. 

Piolo Pascual's Dahil Sa Pag-ibig shot some scenes in Italy while Coco Martin and Dawn Zulueta also showed us the said country's grandeur via Walang Hanggan. Kathryn Bernardo is currently in Bhutan with Gretchen Barretto, Enrique Gil and Albert Martinez for Princess and I while Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca had already did some scenes in Doha, Qatar for Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. 

There are also rumors that John Lloyd and Bea's reunion teleserye, A Beautiful Affair will be shot in Austria. Then, Angel is next with this 'Peru' thing.

As for now, we can just hope for the best to come but the idea of ABS-CBN shooting another TV series abroad is just insanely good news as this would mean that better quality and expensive teleseryes are coming our way plus the fact that we got to see the rest of the world even at home.

Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN forums

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Shaina Magdayao Temporarily Leaves Showbiz

Actress Shaina Magdayao will have to leave showbiz temporarily so that she can recover from her ankle injury caused by an accident while she was performing on ASAP 2012 last February 26. She may not appear on today's show, March 4.

According to Shaina's boyfriend, John Lloyd Cruz, the actress is still unable to walk.

“Yung ankle niya namaga, hanggang ngayon maga siya. Hindi naman siya na-confine sa hospital. Naka-bandage lang at pinapahinga lang niya. Actually, hindi pa siya makalakad,” Cruz told on his interview by Push.com.ph.

Magdayao is working on their teleserye, Doha: Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo opposite Jake Cuenca. Christopher De Leon is also included in the cast. Recently, they went to Doha, Qatar to shoot some scenes for this series with a theme about OFW's in Qatar.

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Jake Cuenca Tapes Steamy Scenes with Shaina Magdayao

Hunk actor Jake Cuenca said he and actress Shaina Magdayao taped some sexy scenes for their upcoming television series  (Doha) Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo. Jake, however, revealed he did not feel awkward doing the steamy scenes with Shaina even if he knows that his leading lady is in a relationship with actor John Lloyd Cruz.

Jake and Shaina had been working together for a long period since these two actors were always paired in television shows and series like Your Song and Rubi. Jake said in an interview with Push.com.ph that this helped a lot in doing the sexy scenes in their newest teleserye. 

Jake also noted that Shaina trusted her that much and in return, he always make sure that the actress feel comfortable with their scenes. According to Jake, a totally different Shaina will be seen in this show about the day-to-day lives of OFWs.

Many sensual scenes can be expected from the said teleserye since the characters that the two will portray are husband and wife where the one will have to go to Doha, Qatar as an OFW.  Intense clashing will await one upon the lover's return.

Jake said he is proud of this series because the story reflects reality.

Some scenes from the said teleserye are even shot in Doha, Qatar so that would mean that money and hardwork are all in for this ABS-CBN production.


Source: ABS-CBN News

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