Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit
{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Iza Calzado and Wendell Ramos, with clouds in the background. The series title is displayed on the left side of the image. The text "Sine Novela Presents" is written above the series title. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| alt_name = Selfish Desires
| genre = Drama
| based_on = {{Based on|Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (1984)|Maryo J. de los Reyes}}
| director = Topel Lee
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
| open_theme = "Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit" by Dulce
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 95
| executive_producer = Camille Gomba-Montaño
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 30–45 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2009|9|28}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|2|5}}
}}
{{Lang|tl|Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit}} ({{Translation|I can reach the heaven}} / international title: Selfish Desires) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the sixteenth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Topel Lee, it stars Iza Calzado and Wendell Ramos. It premiered on September 28, 2009 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on February 5, 2010 with a total of 95 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOraTal73AyTy44oeN01323NQ |title=Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (Full Episode) Stream Together - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=December 3, 2024}}
Cast and characters
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| header = Cast
| align = center
| total_width = 450
| image1 = Isa Calsado (cropped).jpg
| caption1 = Iza Calzado
| alt1 = An image of Iza Calzado.
| image2 = Wendell (2251378393).jpg
| caption2 = Wendell Ramos
| alt2 = An image of Wendell Ramos.
| image3 = Lani Mercado - 2011 (cropped).jpg
| caption3 = Lani Mercado
| alt3 = An image of Lani Mercado.
}}
;Lead cast
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- Iza Calzado as Clarissa Rosales / Clarisse Gardamonte{{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}}
- Wendell Ramos as Daryl Revilla{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/12/14/532036/plot-thickens-kaya-kong-abutin-ang-langit |title=Plot thickens in Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit |date=December 14, 2009 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=April 15, 2024}}
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;Supporting cast
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- Angelika dela Cruz as Nancy Rosales
- Chanda Romero as Lucia Enriquez-Recto
- Bobby Andrews as Nick Arnaldo
- Isabel Oli as Therese Gardamonte
- Ricardo Cepeda as Ralph Gardamonte
- Pinky Amador as Monina Arnaldo-Gardamonte
- Lani Mercado as Naty Rosales
- Ehra Madrigal as Victoria Manalo
- Paolo Paraiso as James Rodriguez
- Victor Aliwalas as Jerome Recto
- Steven Silva as Patrick
- Ryan Yllana as Oz
- Peter Serrano as Maurice
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;Guest cast
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- Bianca Umali as younger Nancy
- Jacob Rica as younger Daryl
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Production
Principal photography commenced on September 17, 2009.{{cite web|title=Angelina Jolie kumpirmadong darating ng 'Pinas |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2009/09/16/505320/angelina-jolie-kumpirmadong-darating-ng-pinas |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |date=September 16, 2009}}
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit}} earned a 7.5% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4845/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-sept-28-oct-5-new-shows-take-a-hit-from-typhoon-ondoy |title=Updated AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Sept. 28-Oct. 5): New shows take a hit from typhoon Ondoy |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=October 6, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}} The final episode scored a 20% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/24662/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-feb-5-7-may-bukas-pa-finishes-on-top |title=AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 5-7): May Bukas Pa finishes on top |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=February 8, 2010 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|1517525}}
{{Sine Novela}}
Category:2009 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2010 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine television series based on films
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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