Ariel Rivera, Ynna Asistio, Marco Gumabao on MMK Family Drama (August 24)

Award-winning actor Ariel Rivera will make viewers cry this Saturday (August 24) in the upcoming family drama episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” 

Ariel will play the role of Eddy, a father who has two families–one in Albay, while the second resides in Bacolod. How could a father forget about his first family with his children all hoping that he would help them out from poverty? 

Together with Ariel in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Sheryl Cruz, Trina Legaspi, Marco Gumabao, John Wayne Sace, Karen Reyes, JB Agustin, Joseph Bitangcol, Alfred Labatos, Marissa Sanchez, Matthew Mendoza, Jong Cuenco, Louella de Cordova, Celine Lim, Jed Montero, Erin Ocampo, Arnold Reyes, and new Kapamilya star Ynna Asistio. The story was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Benjamin Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Raz De la Torre. 

Don’t miss another touching family drama in the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), Saturday nights, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.facebook.com/­MMKOfficial.

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Ella Cruz Hangs Out with LUV U Boys this Sunday (June 9)

The boys of the “LUV U” gang head out for an event-filled boys-day-out while the girls, Camille (Miles Ocampo), April (Angeli Gonzalez) and Whitney (Kiray Celis) are away. 

JB (Marco Gumabao), Boom (CJ Navato) and Rocky (Igi Boy Flores) decide to troop to Ayala TechnoHub for an exclusive all-boys’ bonding. However, Rocky decides to invite Mariana (Ella Cruz) to hang out with them, without JB or Boom knowing. 

To add to that, Rocky also invites Aly (Lisa Soberano) and Pia (Trina Legazpi) so that Mariana would not feel OP. Why did Rocky invite Mariana? Does he have feelings for her? If he does, how would Mariana react? 

Find out in this week’s episode of “LUV U”, airing on Sunday, June 9, on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “ASAP 18.”

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Jericho Rosales Portrays Jesse Robredo in MMK (March 23)

ABS-CBN’s longest-running drama anthology will present the inspiring and empowering lifestory of the late Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Jesse Robredo this Saturday (March 23). 

Award-winning actor Jericho Rosales will play as Sec. Robredo, while Kapamilya actress Kaye Abad will act as Robredo’s wife Leni. How was Sec. Robredo’s simple lifestyle and strong leadership molded by his family and his experiences? How huge was the part of his wife and her three daughters in his success? 

Aside from Jericho and Kaye, also part of the Jesse Robredo Story in “MMK” are Yogo Singh, Spanky Manikan, Alyanna Angeles, Nikki Bagaporo, Trina Legaspi, and Richard Quan. The episode was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Joan Habana and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Raz de la Torre. 

Don’t miss the Jesse Robredo Story in “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Lesbian and Gay Sibling Portrayed on MMK This April 14

While the issue on third sex remains to be a sensitive topic in the Philippines, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” is going to cater the life story of a gay named Bonsai (Janus del Prado) and his quest for acceptance this Saturday (April 14).

After finally having the guts to admit to his family that he is gay, Bonsai left for Manila to live the life that he had always wanted and forget the pains that his family has given him. As he enjoys the freedom of expressing his sexuality, Bonsai became shocked and terrified with the sight of his youngest sister Lencie (Trina Legaspi) as a lesbian. With the fear of seeing his sister experience what he has been through, how will Bonsai protect Lencie from the discrimination and judgment of their family? Will the siblings ever get the acceptance and approval of their own family?

The “MMK” episode also includes Sharmaine Suarez, Gloria Sevilla, Ismael Clavero, Kyline Alcantara, Jong Cuenco, CJ Navato, Simon Ibarra, and Amante Pulido. It was researched by Alexndra Mae Martin, written by Benson Logronio and directed by Nuel Naval.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV master piece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Text by ABS-CBN

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