Kambal, Karibal
{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Kambal, Karibal title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Kyline Alcantara and Pauline Mendoza, over a white background. The series title is displayed on the lower right side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Horror drama
| creator = Borgy Danao
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Des Garbes-Severino
- Onay Sales
- Kutz Enriquez}}
| director = Don Michael Perez
| creative_director = Roy Iglesias
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = Vehnee Saturno
| open_theme = "Kanlungan" by Hannah Precillas
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 178
| list_episodes = List of Kambal, Karibal episodes
| executive_producer = Joy Lumboy-Pili
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 24–48 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment Content Group
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|11|27}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2018|8|3}}
}}
{{Lang|tl|Kambal, Karibal}} ({{Translation|twin, rival}} / international title: Heart & Soul) is a Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Pauline Mendoza and Kyline Alcantara. It premiered on November 27, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 3, 2018 with a total of 178 episodes.
The series is originally titled as Santa Santita. It is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOraQ8kF2KPYNzbc1DDS4iH-Y |title=Kambal, Karibal (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=July 2, 2023}}
Premise
The story centers on twins Crisanta and Criselda. Criselda dies due to a rare SCID disease and later retains her spirit that is only visible to her sister Crisanta. Their bond starts to fall apart when they both fall in love with Diego. The rivalry between them builds up when their mother's affections are focused on Crisanta. When Criselda's emotions consume her and her soul finds another person's body to inhabit, she returns to take both her mother's affection and Diego's love.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/kambal_karibal/about/ |title=About Kambal Karibal |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 16, 2018}}
Cast and characters
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| image1 = Miguel Tanfelix in 2023.jpg
| caption1 = Miguel Tanfelix
| alt1 = An image of Miguel Tanfelix.
| image2 = Kyline Alcantara in Valenzuela City on September 28, 2019.jpg
| caption2 = Kyline Alcantara
| alt2 = An image of Kyline Alcantara
| image3 = Boyet Interview.jpg
| caption3 = Christopher de Leon
| alt3 = An image of Christopher de Leon.
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;Lead cast
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- Bianca Umali as Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay / Victoria Enriquez Magpantay
- Miguel Tanfelix as Diego Ocampo de Villa
- Pauline Mendoza as Criselda "Crisel" Enriquez Magpantay / Amanda Enriquez Magpantay
- Kyline Alcantara as Francheska "Cheska" Enriquez de Villa / Grace Akeem Nazar
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;Supporting cast
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- Jean Garcia as Teresa Abaya
- Marvin Agustin as Raymond de Villa / Samuel Calderon{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26978/marvin-agustin-returns-to-gma-7-joins-carmina-villarroel-biguel-in-new-teleserye |title=Marvin Agustin returns to GMA-7; joins Carmina Villarroel, BiGuel in new teleserye |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=November 2, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=November 3, 2017}}
- Alfred Vargas as Allan Magpantay
- Carmina Villarroel as Geraldine Enriquez{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29252/where-are-they-now-original-teleserye-leading-ladies |title=Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=February 26, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=May 18, 2020}}
- Gloria Romero as Maria Anicia Enriquez
- Christopher de Leon as Emmanuel "Manuel" de Villa
- Jeric Gonzales as Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria
- Franchesca Salcedo as Norilyn "Nori" Salcedo / Frenny{{cite web|title=Francesca Salcedo, napapansin na sa Kambal Karibal |url=http://balita.net.ph/2018/04/10/francesca-salcedo-napapansin-na-sa-kambal-karibal/ |website=Balita |date=April 10, 2018}}
- Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Vincent De Jesus
- Sheree Bautista as Lilian Ocampo
- Raquel Monteza as Mildred Abaya
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;Guest cast
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- Gardo Versoza as Noli Bautista
- Katrina Halili as Nida Generoso
- Amalia Rosales as Dolores Amelia
- Rez Cortez as an exorcist
- Robert Ortega as a priest
- Froilan Sales as Jericho
- Mike Lloren as Delfin Claveria
- Miggs Cuaderno as James Martinez
- Tina Paner as Azon Martinez
- Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Victoria Magpantay
- Juan Rodrigo as Tomas Magpantay
- Kelvin Miranda as John "Tembong" Enriquez
- Brent Valdez as Jolo
- Angela Evangelista as Olive Enriquez
- Princess Guevarra as Madel Gutierrez
- Tanya Gomez as Edna Gutierrez
- Gerald Madrid as Dado
- Jenny Miller as Lerma
- Elle Ramirez as Jane
- Lou Sison as Luisa
- Angie Ferro as Editha
- Diva Montelaba as Linda
- Arra San Agustin as younger Geraldine
- Therese Malvar as younger Teresa
- Empress Schuck as younger Anicia
- Ashley Cabrera as younger Cheska
- Jazz Yburan as younger Crisan
- Caprice Mendez as younger Crisel and Cristiana Enriquez Magpantay
- Seth dela Cruz as younger Diego
- Marc Justine Alvarez as younger Makoy
- Roence Santos as Ganeva “Black Lady”
- Eliza Pineda as Patricia Gonzales
- Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Jenny Ginez
- Ana Capri as Clara
- Kenken Nuyad as Bugoy
- Lollie Mara as Celia
- Hannah Precillas as Manilyn
- Maureen Larrazabal as Strong Beauty
- Scarlet Petite as Suzy
- Inah de Belen as Phoebe
- Kevin Santos as Xander Liwanag
- Jake Vargas as Darren Olivar
- Maricar de Mesa as Valerie Olivar
- Lianne Valentin as Madeline
- Yasser Marta as Andre
- Sunshine Dizon as Maricar Akeem Nazar
- Ping Medina as Obet
- Tart Carlos as Gladys
- Andrew Gan as Dalton
- Pekto as Olsec
- Dave Bornea as Claudio Calderon
- Luz Fernandez as Magda Liwanag
- Faith da Silva as Maila
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Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Kambal, Karibal}} earned an 8.5% rating.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27121/how-did-emkambal-karibalem-pilot-episode-fare-in-agb-ratings |title=How did Kambal, Karibal pilot episode fare in AGB ratings? |author=Santos, Mari-an |date=December 2, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=January 24, 2018}} The final episode scored a 13% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/01/agb-shows-most-watched-kapuso-teledrama-final-episode-ratings/ |title=NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings |website=LionhearTV |date=January 26, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2024}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by {{Lang|tl|Kambal, Karibal}} ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan=6 | 2018
| rowspan=3 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Kambal, Karibal | {{Nominated}} |
| rowspan=2 | Best Drama Supporting Actress
| rowspan=2 | Kyline Alcantara{{hr}}Pauline Mendoza | {{Won}} |
| {{Nominated}} |
| rowspan=2 | 1st Asian Academy Creative Awards
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (National) | {{Won}} |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role (National)
| Kyline Alcantara | {{Won}} |
| 4th LionhearTV RAWR Awards
| Bet na Bet na Teleserye | rowspan=2 | Kambal, Karibal | {{Nominated}} |
| 2019
| 6th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actress | {{Nominated}} ! |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/kambal_karibal}}
- {{IMDb title|7669406}}
Category:2017 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2018 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine horror fiction television series
Category:Television series about sisters
Category:Television series about twins
Category:Television shows about spirit possession
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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