Starring: Zaijan Jaranilla, Carmina Villaroel, Diether Ocampo
What we know so far: Jaranilla plays a boy suffering from progeria, a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. Also starring: Alfred Vargas, Gina Pareno, Amy Austria, Joel Torre;
Status: Slated for July 2012 release
Starring: Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim
What we know so far: "Labanan ng yaman, 'yun ang sigurado," Dee said. "Ina," which will see Chiu and Salvador as feisty females, will also revolve around the shoe-making industry -- the principal characters' source of riches. Also starring: Janice de Belen, Rayver Cruz, Cherry Pie Picache, Ronaldo Valdez, Eddie Gutierrez, Jayson Gainza;
Status: Filming
Starring: Andi Eigenmann, Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca, Gabby Concepcion
What we know so far: Eigenmann and Calzado's characters are street kids and best of friends growing up. Eigenmann's character goes on to have a better life as she is adopted by Concepcion's character, while Calzado continues to portray a woman who has a "simple life."
Status: Officially announced
Starring: Matteo Guidicelli, Jessy Mendiola, Jewel Mische
What we know so far: The show is the latest in the series of ABS-CBN's "PHR" offerings. "Isang love triangle with Jessy and Jewel,” Guidicelli said. For Mendiola, it's a departure from her sweet image, as the soap is about "romance" and will feature sexy scenes.
Status: Unannounced
Starring: Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Mutya Orquia
What we know so far: The soap will see Yap take on his first leading role in a series, following his stint as "Papa Chen" and his guest-starring role in "Walang Hanggan." After playing Sophia in "100 Days to Heaven," Sta. Maria will also headline the series along with Orquia of the "Mutya" the mermaid fame.
Status: Officially announced (rumored title: Bituing Hulog ng Langit)
Also starring: Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo
What we know so far: Pascual said the "big" series will be "very physically challenging" and will feature "water elements." The soap is among the network's high-concept shows and will "go places," the hunk actor added.
Status: Unannounced (rumored titles: Apoy Sa Dagat and Mariposang Dagat)
Starring: Judy Ann Santos, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby
What we know so far: The teleserye queen says "Against All Odds" will "empower women," as she will play a "relatable" character that will inspire mothers and housewives. Also starring: John Estrada, Mylene Dizon, Jessy Mendiola, Joseph Marco, Bryan Termulo, Tirso Cruz III and Coney Reyes.
Status: Officially announced
Starring: John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo
What we know so far: Four years since "I Love Betty La Fea," Cruz and Alonzo will be reunited for the new TV project, whose pilot episode will feature scenes in Vienna, Austria. Filming for the soap started in May and is expected for a release later in the year.
Status: Filming
Starring: Martin del Rosario, Denise Laurel, Lem Pelayo, Yen Santos
What we know so far: The Kapamilya Gold series sees the first on-screen team-up of Del Rosario and Laurel. The newest "PHR" soap is a "coming-of-age" story that will depict a student who falls in love with his teacher, according to Laurel.
Status: Officially announced
Starring: JM de Guzman, Charee Pineda, Kaye Abad, John Prats
What we know so far: Prats joins the original cast in the sequel to the successful afternoon soap. Angelito (De Guzman) and Rosalie (Pineda), who becomes a teacher, will get married; while Jenny (Abad) finds a new love in her childhood best friend (Prats).
Status: Officially announced
Source: ABS-CBN News
