Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

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;Lead cast

• Lovi Poe as Lovelia Villacorta / Lovelia Ignacio Santos Villacorta-Sandoval{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/160740/lovi-poe-thanks-gma-7-a724-20210916 |title=Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years." |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=September 16, 2021 |website=PEP |access-date=September 16, 2021}}

;Supporting cast

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• Rocco Nacino as Jerry Sandoval / Jericho/Gerard Sebastian{{cite web|author=Marasigan, Ruben |title=Rocco Nacino on Lovi Poe: "Masarap siyang pasayahin!" |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/40288/rocco-nacino-on-lovi-poe-masarap-siyang-pasayahin |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=PEP |date=September 11, 2013}}
• Cesar Montano as Conrad Alperos{{cite web|author=Tomada, Nathalie |title=Cesar: Our kids don't deserve it |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/08/31/1153331/cesar-our-kids-dont-deserve-it |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=The Philippine Star |date=August 31, 2013}}
• Charee Pineda as Agatha Morales{{cite web|author=Regondola, Glenn |title=Charee Pineda on playing kontrabida for the first time in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas: "Nasanay na nga kasi ako doon sa puro 'pa-awa' na role kaya parang naghahanap ako ng iba naman." |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/40167/charee-pineda-on-playing-kontrabida-for-the-first-time-in-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas-nasanay-na-nga-kasi- |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=PEP |date=August 31, 2013}}
• Gary Estrada as Roel Villacorta
• Liza Lorena as Beatrice Villacorta{{cite web|title=Liza Lorena as Beatrice Villacorta in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/akin_pa_rin_ang_bukas/9005/liza-lorena-as-beatrice-villacorta-in-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas/story |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=September 19, 2013}}
• Gloria Romero as Cristina Alperos
• Solenn Heussaff as Jade Carmelo
• Ruru Madrid as Junior Morales
• Glenda Garcia as Jenny
• Rodjun Cruz as Xyrus
• Tiya Pusit as Selya

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;Guest cast

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• Ina Feleo as Emma Ignacio
• Freddie Webb as Jaime Villacorta
• Kier Legaspi as Brando Morales
• Jaclyn Jose as Gilda
• Kyle Ocampo as Onay
• Dex Quindoza as Jun
• Leandro Baldemor as Franco Clarete
• Lollie Mara as Conchita
• Steven Silva as Tisoy
• Jan Marini as Ailyn Medrano
• Bryan Benedict

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In late April 2013, GMA Network announced that they were developing a yet-to-be-titled Lovi Poe-starrer primetime drama project. The network's resident screenwriter, Denoy Navarro-Punio conceptualized and developed the story which tells of "a woman born out of wedlock, and who, amidst adversaries, gets back on her feet to claim the life and love she deserves."{{cite web|title=Lovi Poe returns to primetime in Akin pa rin ang Bukas |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2013/09/07/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/lovi-poe-returns-to-primetime-in-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas/37660/37660/ |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=The Manila Times |date=September 7, 2013}}

The network's drama department hired seasoned actress and director, Laurice Guillen to helm the series.{{cite web|title=Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas marks Laurice Guillen's first teleserye directorial job |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/akin_pa_rin_ang_bukas/8938/akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas-marks-laurice-guillens-first-teleserye-directorial-job/story |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=September 5, 2013}} In an interview, when asked what got her to accepting an assignment she, in the past, had dodged, Guillen admitted that "the offer was good, plus more." The network [for one], accommodated certain requests pertaining to shooting schedules given her aversion to taping long hours or till the "wee" hours of the morning. As to the actors she assembled for the series, Guillen said she was glad that most, if not all, of them are competent performers and "they are the best cast possible in terms of talent and professionalism". She's also very happy with the story, with the writers and creative team, and the network support.{{cite web|author=Tomada, Nathalie |title=Laurice Guillen: Now is the time |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/09/08/1183971/laurice-guillen-now-time |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=The Philippine Star |date=September 8, 2013}} Apart from that, Guillen also stated her more personal reasons for saying "yes", said that "I told myself, when will I do something like this? [...] I'm not getting any younger, and when I am no longer physically capable of directing one, I don't want to regret that I didn't do it, at least once."{{cite web|author=Red, Isah V. |title=Laurice Guillen debuts as soap opera director |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/showbitz/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/columns0/120617/laurice-guillen-debuts-as-soap-opera-director.html |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=Manila Standard |date=September 5, 2013}}

The network began casting for Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas in May 2013. The first actor to be cast was Lovi Poe as the lead protagonist Lovelia Villacorta, followed by Rocco Nacino as Jerry, the love interest.{{cite web|author=San Diego Jr., Bayani |title=Two films in Hawaii fest star Lovi Poe |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/114013/two-films-in-hawaii-fest-star-lovi-poe |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=September 25, 2013}}

After the first sit down meeting with creative director Jun Lana, Cesar Montano immediately agreed to star on the series. Montano also stated that it was his desire to work again with director, Laurice Guillen—who was his director in the 1989 film Ang Bukas ay Akin, which he won his very first acting award—as one of the main reasons why he accepted the project.

The network also announced the inclusion of Solenn Heussaff, Gary Estrada and Charee Pineda as series regulars.{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/53367-helen-moves-to-gma-7 |title=Helen moves to GMA-7 |access-date=October 4, 2013 |author=Asiñas, Noel |website=Journal Online |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005112841/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/53367-helen-moves-to-gma-7 |archive-date=October 5, 2013 |url-status=dead}} The role of Jade Carmelo was originally offered to Alessandra de Rossi. De Rossi turned it down, and it was given to Heussaff.{{cite web|author=Miralles, Nitz |title=Kaya hindi muna makapagtrabaho: Aktor iniyakan ang paghihiwalay nila ng ka-live-in na aktres |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2013/06/30/959807/kaya-hindi-muna-makapagtrabaho-aktor-iniyakan-ang-paghihiwalay-nila-ng-ka-live-na-aktres |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=The Philippine Star |date=June 30, 2013}} Estrada signed on to portray Roel Villacorta, while Pineda was cast as the villain, Agatha Morales.{{cite web|title=Charee Pineda signs 3-year exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/12373/charee-pineda-signs-3-year-exclusive-contract-with-gma-artist-center |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=PEP |date=August 12, 2013}}

After signing an exclusive contract with the network, veteran actress Helen Gamboa was cast as Beatrice Villacorta in the project.{{cite web|title=Helen Gamboa signs contract with GMA |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/292659/Feature/Helen-Gamboa-signs-contract-with-GMA- |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=SunStar Philippines |date=July 4, 2013}} However, she had to drop out of the series for "health reasons".{{cite web|author=Mendoza, Ruel J. |title=Direk Laurice Guillen lauds Liza Lorena's performance in Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/40171/direk-laurice-guillen-lauds-liza-lorena39s-performance-in-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=PEP |date=September 1, 2013}} Gamboa had already finished twenty-two sequences in different locations, so the production had to re-shoot all her scenes. Liza Lorena who was originally tapped to play another important role in the series, was asked to replace Gamboa.{{cite web|author=Tah, B. Allie |title=Laurice Guillen back in director's chair |url=https://rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/laurice-guillen-director-chair |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=PEP |date=September 2, 2013}} Gloria Romero, took the original role of Liza Lorena as Cristina Alperos, stated that she was hesitant to accept the said role when it was first offered to her.{{cite web|author=Mendoza, Ruel J. |title=Gloria Romero on being part of the cast of Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas: "I'm doing this because mahal ko si Laurice." |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/40241/gloria-romero-on-being-part-of-the-cast-of-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas-im-doing-this-because-mahal-ko-si-l |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=PEP |date=September 7, 2013}} After a meeting with the production people regarding the concept, story line, her character and "when they told me that the director will be Laurice Guillen, I immediately grabbed the project."{{cite web|title=Gloria Romero on Akin Pa rin ang Bukas: "I'm so happy na kasama ako sa cast." |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/akin_pa_rin_ang_bukas/8951/gloria-romero-on-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas-im-so-happy-na-kasama-ako-sa-cast/story |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=September 7, 2013}}

Principal photography commenced in June 2013. Most of the series' were shot on location in Tagaytay. Other locations include Antipolo, Quiapo, Manila, and San Juan. The official cast photos, logo and teasers were released in July 2013, while its first-look trailer was released on September 5. The premiere was planned for July 29,{{cite web|author=Miralles, Nitz |title=Lovi muntik nang maging Kapamilya |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2013/07/03/961070/lovi-muntik-nang-maging-kapamilya |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=The Philippine Star |date=July 3, 2013}} but because of some unexpected production-related problems, delayed until September 9, 2013. The show is originally slated to run for sixteen weeks.{{cite web|author=Erece, Dinno |title=Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino huli sa akto, naghahalikan kahit wala sa harap ng mga camera |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/29271/lovi-poe-rocco-nacino-huli-sa-akto-naghahalikan-kahit-wala-sa-harap-ng-mga-camera |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=Bandera |date=September 9, 2013}} On November 18, 2013), Poe said the series has been extended for another five weeks "after gaining a strong following since it debuted in September."{{cite web|title=GMA's drama series gets extended run |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=GMA%E2%80%99s-drama-series-gets-extended-run&id=79519 |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=BusinessWorld |date=November 19, 2013}}

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas}} earned a 25.2% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/12601/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-september-9-to-15-2013-anna-karenina-takes-over-top-spot-i |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (September 9 to 15, 2013): Anna Karenina takes over top spot in primetime block; Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas debuts on third place |author=Tuazon, Nikko |date=September 26, 2013 |access-date=January 25, 2018 |website=PEP}} The final episode scored a 25% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/13212/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-december-19-to-december-31-2013-akin-pa-rin-ang-bukas-ends |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (December 19 to December 31, 2013): Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas ends run as No. 1 teleserye on primetime |author=Santiago, B.A. |date=January 14, 2014 |access-date=January 25, 2018 |website=PEP}}

Journal's resident entertainment columnist, Mario Bautista commented on Rocco Nacino's acting performances, saying that "[Nacino is] fascinating to watch in Akin Pa rin ang Bukas because he obviously understands his role well. As the scheming and double dealing Jerry, he is a young man from squatters who try to make it appear in front of Lovi Poe as Lovelia that he is rich and cultured. When he's at home with the squatters, he really acts like a regular uncouth 'sanggan'. But when he's with Lovi and Cesar Montano, he speaks in English and delivers lines he quotes from the Hollywood movies he watches and imitates.{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/59897-rhian-denies-marian-snubbed-her |title=Rhian denies Marian snubbed her |website=Journal Online |author=Bautista, Mario |access-date=November 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016010515/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/59897-rhian-denies-marian-snubbed-her |archive-date=October 16, 2013 |url-status=dead}} In his reviews, Isah Red of Manila Standard Today, he stated that Poe "continues to amaze the audience with her nearly naturalistic performance as a woman who is struggling between death and love." Red also complimented series' director Laurice Guillen, said that "[Guillen] is meticulous in making sure that it does not develop into a nonsensical melodrama in which the plot meanders repetitiously. And I am glad its storyline goes into the direction in which we discover a lot about the characters."{{cite web|author=Red, Isah V. |title=Lovi continues to excite audience |url=https://manilastandardtoday.com/showbitz/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/columns0/131258/lovi-continues-to-excite-audience.html |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=Manila Standard Today |date=October 21, 2013}}

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• {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/akin_pa_rin_ang_bukas}}
• {{IMDb title|3278370}}

Category:2013 Philippine television series debuts

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Category:Filipino-language television shows

Category:GMA Network drama series

Category:Television shows set in the Philippines