Maalaala Mo Kaya

The program is named after the song "Maalaala Mo Kaya," originally by Constancio de Guzman. A version performed by Dulce was the program's theme until 2004, when it was replaced by Carol Banawa's cover. In 2021, JM Yosures' cover became the new theme. Dulce's version is still used in the final episode's closing credits.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, production of new episodes was suspended, starting March 14, 2020. Reruns were aired until ABS-CBN was temporarily closed on May 2, 2020. The network's 25-year franchise, originally granted in 1995, had expired and the National Telecommunications Commission gave a cease and desist order. The program resumed, with new episodes, on Kapamilya Channel on November 28, 2020.

A classics re-run version of the anthology series, MMK Classics, premiered on June 3, 2012, on The Filipino Channel (TFC). To reach more international audiences, every episode was translated with English subtitles.

The Philippine version of the anthology, entitled "MMK Klasiks," aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block as a temporary replacement program from December 17, 2012 to January 18, 2013.

MMK Klasiks also airs on DZMM TeleRadyo as a fill-in to its radio counterpart, because the latter was pre-recorded. The Jeepney TV YouTube channel has The Best of MMK available to view.{{Cite web |title=Maalaala Mo Kaya {{!}} Jeepney TV - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIRt9dUIzdxWVrMRVzAhuywhdh38EdGd2 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.youtube.com}}

On November 21, 2022, Santos-Concio announced the show's first iteration would air its three-part finale episode before the final episode on December 10, 2022 in order to focus on her role as Tindeng in FPJ's Batang Quiapo on the following year.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/21/22/after-31-years-mmk-to-bid-farewell |work=ABS-CBN News|title=After 31 years, 'MMK' to bid farewell|date=November 21, 2022|access-date=November 21, 2022}} A special "MMK Tatlong Dekadang Pasasalamat: Grand Kumustahan" was aired on December 24, 2022.

In April 2025, the show has been revived for its second iteration after over two years of hiatus with Charo Santos-Concio returning as host.{{cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/7/-maalaala-mo-kaya-to-return-on-air-on-april-24-1644|work=ABS-CBN News|title=Maalaala Mo Kaya' to return on air on April 24|date=April 7, 2025|access-date=April 7, 2025}} It would be also simulcasted on All TV, thus marking the return of these program to channels 2 and 16 in Mega Manila and regional channels previously held by ABS-CBN until 2020. This occurred just a year after ABS-CBN Corporation and All TV's owner, Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS), signed content agreements to air ABS-CBN programs on All TV.{{cite news |last1= Garcia|first1= Nick|title=ABS-CBN, Villar's AMBS formally announce partnership to bring Kapamilya shows on ALLTV|url= https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/456394-abscbn-villar-ambs-formally-announce-partnership|accessdate=April 23, 2024 |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=April 23, 2024}}

{{further|List of Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes}}

Translations of the Filipino titles are in parentheses.

• "Rubber Shoes"

:The first episode of MMK which aired on May 15, 1991, starring Robert Arevalo, Romnick Sarmenta and Vina Morales.{{cite news|title=Tonight At 7:00|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19910514&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=November 10, 2020|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=May 15, 1991|page=15|quote=Destined to be one of the very few, very best immortal classic series on Philippine Television.}}

• "Regalo" (Gift)

:MMK episode topbilled by Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Maja Salvador and considered one of the most critically successful episodes.

• "Lobo" (Balloon)

:The highest-rated episode in Mega Manila (47.9% as per AGB Nielsen). Starring Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual.

:Regine won her first acting award at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in 2002 for this episode.{{cite web |url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=179914&publicationSubCategoryId=70 |title=The 16th Stars Awards for TV |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=October 15, 2002}}{{cite web |url=http://www.newsflash.org/2002/09/sb/sb002444.htm |title=The 16TH Star Awards for TV: Look Ma, No Protests! |author=Sol Jose Vanzi |publisher=Philippine Headline News Online |date=October 15, 2002}}

• "Pier 39"

:10th Anniversary Presentation, starring Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. This was the first episode filmed outside the Philippines, shot in San Francisco, California. The episode tells about a caregiver who falls in love with a wayward man, despite being beholden to her elderly, wheelchair-using employer.

• "Ferris Wheel"

:A Christmas presentation of Maalaala mo Kaya which reunites ex-lovers Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa.

• "Unan" (Pillow)

:This episode, aired in October 2003, tells the life story of Julie Vega, portrayed by Angelica Panganiban. Michael de Mesa and Rio Locsin acted as Drs. Julio and Pearl Postigo, Vega's parents. This episode also showed original TV coverage of Vega's 1985 funeral.

• "Fried Chicken"

:An episode about Maximo Gimenez, the founder of Max's Restaurant, who was played by Albert Martinez. After the Second World War, Max and his niece Ruby opened a fried chicken restaurant at the suggestion of American troops.

• "Pendant"

:A Valentine's Day special about first love, and how to let go and take risks. It aired on February 14, 2009 and starred Jason Abalos, Ryan Eigenmann, and Toni Gonzaga. This was Gonzaga's first MMK episode.{{cite web |url=http://www.pinoyweb.info/toni-gonzaga/ |title=Toni Gonzaga's first MMK |date=February 14, 2009}}{{cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Headlines/Article/2457/Celebrate-Valentine-s-Day-with-Toni-Gonzaga-on-Maalaala-Mo-Kaya.aspx |title=Celebrate Valentine's Day with Toni Gonzaga on Maalaala Mo Kaya |author=Rachelle Siazon |date=February 13, 2009|work=ABS-CBN News}}

• "Reseta" (Prescription)

:A Mother's Day Special aired on May 9, 2009, starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Carmina Villarroel. Villarroel had not appeared on MMK since the 1990s.

• "Sapatos" (Shoes)

:A Mother's Day Special aired on May 14, 2016, starring Kris Aquino. Aquino had not appeared in an MMK episode since the 1990s. It was based on the life story of Honey Grace Villarico. She managed the role of a single mother, facing all troubles alone, while also becoming a successful careerwoman.

• "Blusa" (Blouse)

:A controversial episode starring Angel Locsin and Dimples Romana, aired February 28, 2009. It focused on a UP Los Baños (UPLB) summa cum laude graduate who applied as a Guest Relations Officer (GRO). UPLB released a statement doubting the credibility of the facts presented in the episode.{{cite news|title=UPLB reacts to Angel Locsin's Blusa episode in MMK|date=March 6, 2009|publisher=PEP.ph|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/3504/UPLB-reacts-to-Angel-Locsin%27s-Blusa-episode-in-MMK}} On March 10, 2009, ABS-CBN issued an apology for not verifying facts beforehand with UPLB.{{cite news|title=ABS-CBN issues statement regarding controversial "Blusa" episode of MMK|date=March 9, 2009|publisher=PEP.ph|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21087/ABS-CBN-issues-statement-regarding-controversial-%22Blusa%22-episode-of-%3Cem%3EMMK  -%3C-em%3E}}

:Angel won Outstanding Actress in a Drama Performance, given by the Philippine Psychiatric Association SiSA Award.

• "Ice Cream"

:The life story of singer Jake Zyrus (formerly known as Charice Pempengco), aired in June 2008. Zyrus portrayed himself, and this was his first acting appearance. Zsa Zsa Padilla played Zyrus' mother, and Rhap Salazar played his younger brother. The story showed him growing up in a middle-class family before his successful singing career.

• "Teddy Bear"

:This is the story of comedian Pokwang, portrayed by herself.

• "Kwintas" (Necklace)

:This is the first episode featuring Sarah Geronimo, and also starred John Lloyd Cruz.

• "Gitara" (Guitar)

:This is the real-life story of Tara Santelices, who was in a coma for a year after being shot in the head by a mugger on August 6, 2008. She was portrayed by Karylle.

• "Upuan" (chair)

:This episode featured former senator Renato Cayetano, portrayed by Ronaldo Valdez. It showed Cayetano's battle with hepatitis and how his son helped him. The son, Lino, was portrayed by John Lloyd Cruz. The episode was directed by Lino Cayetano himself.

• The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Story

:On January 23 and 30, 2010, respectively, a two-part episode of the life story of former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino was aired for Cory's 77th Birthday. The first part was "Kalapati" which featured the humble beginnings of the said couple, from their marriage up to their political conflicts. The second part was "Makinilya" which depicted the latter days of Ninoy and the end of Martial Law. The series also featured real footage of the events that occurred during martial law and during Cory's success in the presidential race. Piolo Pascual portrayed the role of Benigno Aquino Jr.[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/6169/Piolo-Pascual-plays-Ninoy-Aquino-in-a-two-part-Maalaala-Mo-Kaya-special.aspx Piolo Pascual plays Ninoy Aquino in a two-part 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' special]. ABS-CBN News. January 7, 2010. Retrieved on June 30, 2012. while Bea Alonzo played the role of Corazon Aquino.[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/6170/Kris-Aquino-plays-Cory-Aquino-in-a-special-episode-of-Maalaala-Mo-Kaya.aspx Bea Alonzo plays Cory Aquino in a special episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya]. ABS-CBN News. January 7, 2010. Retrieved on June 30, 2012.

• "Cupcake"

:A story about an unforgettable friendship between two young girls. Daniela (portrayed by Abby Bautista), a rich girl who is usually content with playing by herself, has her life changed when she befriends her family's maid's daughter, Lira (portrayed by Amy Nobleza). With Lira as her new friend, Daniela gets exposed to activities outside her home, such as street games and carnivals. But their friendship is put to the test when Lira finds out that Daniela's dad has had an affair with another woman. The episode aired on January 29, 2011.

• "Tsinelas" (Slippers)

:The story of two homeless brothers, 17-year-old Edgar and 11-year-old Dagul. The brothers suffered with no food or money while traveling from Manila to Samar, trying to find a better life. This is the posthumous work of actor AJ Perez, who died in a car crash on April 17, 2011.

:In 2013, another episode was also titled "Tsinelas." This was the story of the late Jesse Robredo, portrayed by Jericho Rosales.

• "Krus" (Cross)

:The 2011 Mother's Day Special, featuring Ai-Ai delas Alas, John Arcilla, John Wayne Sace and Lester Liansang. A story about a struggling mother whose kids were not blessed with perfect health.

• "Kuweba" (Cave)

:A special episode about a Muslim family struggling through social and political turmoil.{{cite web |author=Veronica R. Samio |date=November 12, 2011 |title=SANGA-SANGANDILA: Vina pinaiyak si Robin |url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=747275&publicationSubCategoryId=96 |publisher=Pilipino Star Ngayon}} It reunited actors Robin Padilla and Vina Morales, who had not worked together for nearly two decades.{{cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/08/11/robin-padilla-vina-morales-reunite-mmk |title=Robin Padilla, Vina Morales reunite in 'MMK' |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=November 9, 2011}} This episode was aired on November 12, 2011.

• "Singsing" (Ring)

:The love story of Etrona and Panyong, who found happiness in each other's company until their last breath. This episode, which was aired on November 19, 2011, is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and stars Philippine veteran actors Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero.{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9333/eddie-garcia-and-gloria-romero39s-characters-share-perpetual-love-in-maalaala-mo-kaya#39;s-characters-share-perpetual-love-in-''Maalaala-Mo-Kaya<-em> |title=Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero's characters share perpetual love in Maalaala Mo Kaya |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=November 17, 2011}}

• "Lente" (Lens)

:The life story of Claudio C. Cañedo, an aspiring model portrayed by McCoy De Leon. This episode aired on August 9, 2012. Claudio faces the challenges of a person exploring the world, trying to figure out what and who he really wants. Claudio has an identity crisis and then realizes he is gay. He has had some same-sex relationships in the past, but when he meets a guy from Laguna, he changed for good.

• "T-shirt"

:This story is about Gigi, a girl who got pregnant at a young age due to being raped repeatedly by her employer. Sharlene San Pedro, who played Gigi, was recognized internationally; she was nominated in the 17th Asian Television Awards for Best Actress in a Lead-Drama Role. This episode aired on April 21, 2008.[http://ata.onscreenasia.com/ata2012/nomination-list.asp "Asian Television Awards 2012 Nominations List:Programming Awards"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129020130/http://ata.onscreenasia.com/ata2012/nomination-list.asp |date=November 29, 2014 }}, ata.onscreenasia.com; retrieved April 26, 2014.

• "Manika" (Doll)

:A 15-year-old girl named Nene, portrayed by Jane Oineza, was recurrently raped by her stepfather. Her world changed when her mother, portrayed by Angel Aquino, even assisted the stepfather in the act of rape. Since then, Nene cursed the 'beauty' that she possesses.

:The episode was slated to air on June 2, 2012, but was pulled after the MTRCB gave it an 'X' rating due to its sensitive theme. After re-editing it was given an 'SPG' rating, and aired on June 30, 2012.

:This episode is the show's all-time highest-rated episode (40% per Kantar-TNS, and 27.1% in Metro Manila per AGB Nielsen). Viewers praised the acting performances and the risky move by ABS-CBN to air such an episode. It was MMK's first episode nominated for Best Drama at the International Emmy Awards.{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/12684/maalaala-mo-kaya-nominated-in-drama-category-of-41st-international-emmy-awards |title=Maalaala Mo Kaya nominated in drama category of 41st International Emmy Awards |date=October 9, 2013}}

• "Singsing" (Ring)

:The life story of TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva, portrayed by Diether Ocampo, and his wife Gladys, portrayed by Maricar Reyes. Joel and Gladys had been married for seven years and could not conceive a child. But, through Joel's deep faith, they were given a baby.

• "Sanggol" (Baby)

:The story of former MTRCB Chairman Grace Poe, portrayed by Erich Gonzales. Grace Poe was elected as senator in 2013.

• "Lubid" (Rope)

: The story of Tourette syndrome victim Jerome Concepcion, portrayed by Gerald Anderson. This episode aired on November 7, 2009.

• "Flash Cards"

:Former teacher Fidel, portrayed by actor-singer Ariel Rivera, survives a heart attack. Despite his doctor's warning, stressful activity causes him to suffer from a stroke. His comprehension and speech are affected, and his daughter, Jonah, becomes his own teacher at home.

• "Scrapbook"

:The life story of Korean superstar Sandara Park.

• "Bintana" (Window)

:The first episode of MMK to be aired in high definition as ABS-CBN HD in widescreen format on October 3, 2015. Stars Tonton Gutierrez, Agot Isidro, Diego Loyzaga and Sofia Andres.

• "Pasa" (Bruise)

:This episode aired on May 21, 2016. It tells the life story of Rommel, portrayed by Raikko Mateo and Diego Loyzaga. Rommel grew up in an unconventional family, with two mothers and a father. His family crumbles due to his father's abusive behavior and vices, but Rommel let the adversity in his life make him whole.

• "Kweba"

:Aired on June 18, 2016, starring Zanjoe Marudo as Mang Juan. Despite being illiterate, Mang Juan is a loving father who would do anything to raise his children. This episode became the show's second highest-rated episode ever, garnering 38.3% per Kantar-TNS. It became a social media frenzy, and made Marudo the most recently nominated Filipino at the International Emmy Awards for television acting, as of 2024.

• "Korona" (Crown)

:Aired on June 3, 2017, this episode tells the life story of Pia Wurtzbach, portrayed by Liza Soberano. Pia started working in showbusiness at the age of 12. After 3 failed attempts, her dream of becoming a beauty queen became a reality when she was crowned Miss Universe 2015. She was the third Filipina to win.

• "Passport"

:Aired on June 2, 2019. Irma Adlawan portrays the teacher Nena, who retires and puts up her own business to spend more time with her family. She finds a high paying job as a caregiver in the U.S., hoping to regain everything she lost on an investment. But things do not go as planned when Nena learns that the person who recruited her is a human trafficker. The trafficker, portrayed by Agot Isidro, forces her to work as a house help for an abusive Filipino family.

• "Abo" (Ash)

:Roderick Paulate was awarded Best Drama Performance By An Actor at the first Asian Television Awards in 1996. He played the role of an indigenous Aeta, a victim of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo.{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/494/roderick-paulate-mr-nice-guy |title=Roderick Paulate: Mr. Nice Guy |publisher=YES! Magazine |date=April 2002}}

• "Wristwatch"

:Roderick Paulate again won Best Drama Performance By An Actor at the fifth Asian Television Awards in 2000.

• "Song Book"

:Aiza Seguerra was awarded Best Drama Performance By An Actress at the seventh Asian Television Awards in 2002.{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/industry/entertainment/20021209_asian_television.html |title=About 1,200 celebrities attend Asian Television Awards 2002 |author=Anna Lee |date=December 9, 2002}}

• "Rehas" (Jail Bars)

:Gina Pareño was awarded Best Drama Performance By An Actress at the 12th Asian Television Awards in 2007.{{cite news|title=Filipinos top Asian Television Awards|date=November 30, 2007|publisher=Inquirer.net|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view_article.php?article_id=104036}}

• "Pilat" (Scar)

:Angel Locsin won her first acting award, Best Single Performance By An Actress, at the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television.{{cite news| first=Mell| last=Navarro| title=PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"| date=October 16, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/19548/PMPC-bares-nominees-for-22nd-Star-Awards-for-Television| access-date=November 9, 2008| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301005950/http://www.pep.ph/news/19548/PMPC-bares-nominees-for-22nd-Star-Awards-for-Television| archive-date=March 1, 2014| url-status=dead}}

• "Lobo" (Balloon)

:The episode stars Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual. Regine won Best Single Performance By An Actress at the 16th PMPC Star Award for Television. This was her first MMK episode.

• "Skating Rink"

:John Lloyd Cruz won Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Special at the 2nd Enpress Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards in 2005. He played the role of Jonel, a man with cerebral palsy who had a hidden talent in ice skating.{{cite web |url=http://filmacademyphil.org/?page_id=1659 |title=John Lloyd Cruz awards |access-date=September 21, 2011}}

• "Sako" (Sack)

:This episode, starring Jay Manalo and Joshua Dionisio, was awarded at the 17th KBP Golden Dove Awards. It tells the story of an abusive father who keeps his children working while he spends all their hard-earned money.

• "Regalo" (Gift)

:Starring Vilma Santos with Maja Salvador. This episode won the Best TV Drama Program at the 15th KBP Golden Dove Awards, and Vilma won Best Single Performance By An Actress at the 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2006.

• "Lupa" (Soil)

:Starring Ketchup Eusebio, Gina Pareño, Nikka Valencia and Jan Marini, the episode was nominated as Best Drama Series in the 4th Seoul International Drama Awards in 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/23181/Cristine-Reyes-attends-Seoul-International-Drama-Awards;-Eva-Fonda-wins-Special-Prize |title=Cristine Reyes attends Seoul International Drama Awards; Eva Fonda wins Special Prize |author=Jocelyn Dimaculangan |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=September 13, 2009}} The story is about a boy that returns to a poor neighborhood in Bicol in order to make his sick mother's wish come true.

• "Basket"

:Starring Judy Ann Santos, Caridad Sanchez, Kier Legaspi and Nikka Valencia, this episode won the 2001 Catholic Mass Media Awards for Best Drama and the 2001 KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Program. In 2002 it also became a finalist at the Magnolia Award for Best Film for TV at the 9th Shanghai Television Festival.

• "Kotse-kotsehan"/"Litrato" (Toy Car / Picture)

:A two-part special episode depicting two perpectives of a mother's love for her children. It starred Angel Locsin and Dimples Romana. Litrato was about Idai's (Dimples Romana) quest to find her lost son, while Kotse-kotsehan is about Samina's (Angel Locsin) point of view of the story, in which she found Idai's son and raised him. Samina was caught with her younger sister Aisah and charged with kidnapping.

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:Angel won 5 Best Actress Awards in total for her performance (Gawad Lasallianeta, Edukcircle Awards, GEMS Awards, the 26th KBP Golden Dove Awards, and the 6th Gawad Tanglaw).

As listed on the official website{{cite web |title=MMK - Main {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/mmk/bestofmmk.aspx |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |access-date=August 19, 2021 |language=en}} of the show:

"Rubber Shoes"

:*In this very first episode of {{Lang|fil|Maalaala Mo Kaya}} aired on May 15, 1991, Romnick Sarmenta plays Allan, a social climber who is ashamed of his impoverished state and pretends to be well-off to blend in with his rich friends in school. His father, a street sweeper, works very hard to meet his luxurious needs. Only when it is too late does Allan realize that money does not necessarily make a man happy.

"Sako" (Sack)

:*Miong (Jay Manalo) and his entire family work as tenants for a sugarcane plantation in Negros Occidental. The eldest child, Giling (Joshua Dionisio) is forced by his father to give up schooling to help in the farm. Giling suffers maltreatment not only from the abusive people in the plantation but from his own father, who is so consumed by his obsession for money and power. When their family is struck by a tragedy, Giling vows to rise above the oppression.

"Regalo" (Gift)

:*Daisy Hernandez (Vilma Santos), a mother, must divide her time between work and taking care of her daughter April (Maja Salvador), who has cerebral palsy. Daisy's heart is wrenched every time she sees her eldest child suffer because of her illness. But Daisy never loses hope, and April manages to live a normal life until she is 18. Just when Daisy thought things are doing fine with her daughter's disability, a tragedy will further test her faith.

"Pier 39" (MMK{{'}}s first out of the country episode aired on July 26, 2001

:*When Miguel (Piolo Pascual) gets petitioned by his father to the States, he thought that his dad intended to make up for all the lost time between them. However, he is treated so badly that he would rather be homeless than live with his father and his nasty second wife. Miguel would have starved to death if not for Arlene (Judy Ann Santos), who helps him pick up the pieces of his life. Together they are able to conquer their fears and create something beautiful out of their miserable past.

"Baul" (Chest)

:*Years after a heart-wrenching incident, Minda (Charo Santos-Concio) returned to her hometown to make Letty (Coney Reyes) pay for stealing her fiancé (Ricky Belmonte) away from her. But it was not sweet revenge because their friendship mattered more than the man who came between them. Would Letty and Minda truly open their hearts and let the healing begin?

"Unan" (Pillow) (portrayal of Julie Vega's life story)

:*Angelica Panganiban

:*Ever since she was young, people had noticed her talent. Her family called her Little Darling. Julie Pearl Postigo, better known as Julie Vega, began her show business career at the age seven. She was discovered by a talent coordinator and offered her a commercial stint. She personally felt the love of working for television. As a young child, she would pray that she get the roles she auditions for. Her first film project was Ang Mga Mata ni Angelita. From then on, her popularity was irrepressible. She was dubbed as "the grown up little girl" due to her mature drama roles at a young age. The most tragic part of her life was the death of her brother. Julie deeply mourned. One day, she felt weak and weaker as the days passed. At the height of her career in 1985, Julie died on the May 6. Until now, her family never revealed her illness.

"Sing-along Bar" (portrayal of Ai-Ai delas Alas's life story)

:*When Ai-Ai, played by Maricel Soriano, was young, she was given away by her biological mom to her aunt. As she was growing up, she considered herself unlucky for always getting caught in a series of unfortunate events. She cannot also find a decent job to help her earn a living. Until one day, she was offered a job in a comedy bar. A famous person discovered her talents and offered her to sing in a concert. This paved her way to TV shows and films where she started very low. Later on, she will meet a man that she will marry and from then on, she considers her life a roller coaster. Amidst all the challenges she is facing, she made her way on top of her dreams.

"Sa Kandungan mo, Inay" (My Mother's Lap)

:*Sisters Millet (Janice de Belen), and Cielo (Charo Santos-Concio) despised their mother (Anita Linda) because of her cruelty towards them. Millet especially envied her sister Leslie (Dina Bonnevie), because she was their mom's favorite and received special treatment.

"Retaso" (Remnant)

:*Since the beginning of her relationship with Dado (Joel Torre), a widower, Anita (Nora Aunor) knew that she would become a step-mother to his three children. It was hard for Anita to win the love of the children, but they felt Anita's genuine concern and eventually opened up to her. But just when things were slowly falling into place, she discovers that Dado has been cheating on her. Will she be able to turn her back on the children, whose lives now depend on her?

"Burda" (Pillowcase)

:*Lita (Sharon Cuneta) has been taking care of Stephen (Patrick Garcia) since he was a baby because his parents are always busy with work and going out of the country. Even though she is just his yaya, Lita looked after Stephen like a real mother. Stephen eventually reaches his teens and Lita is often caught in between her ward and his parents' differences. An incident makes Lita realize her limitations as yaya and instills in her the hard lesson of letting go.

"Lapida" (Gravestone)

:*Jan (Phillip Salvador), a single parent, earns a living as a fireman. During a mission, he is able to save the lives of Annie (Kris Aquino) and her son after Annie's husband, Tony, set their house on fire. Tony was then killed by an exploding bulb. But unbeknownst to him, his son sneakily followed him inside the burning house to help him after he gets passed through the firemen and dies. Annie in return helps him with his grief and they become close friends. As their friendship blossoms into love, will Annie and Jan be able to reconcile their differences and make their relationship work?

"Bisikleta" (Bicycle)

:*When Abel (Dolphy) caught his wife cheating on him with his best friend Carding, he angrily drove them away and was left with a son to care for. He would have made amends with Liza for their son's sake, but an unfortunate circumstance got him imprisoned for 40 years. As soon as he got out, however, he sought his family again to prove his innocence to his son, whom he lived for all this time.

On May 13, 2006, MMK marked their 15th anniversary on television by presenting a two-part special episode that stars Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Maja Salvador entitled “Regalo” (Gift). The story was about Daisy Hernandez, a mother who devoted most of her time to her daughter.{{cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/headlines/Article/6745/On-MMK-Vilma-Santos-breathes-life-to-the-Daisy-Hernandez-story.aspx |title=On MMK: Vilma Santos breathes life to the Daisy Hernandez story |author=Rachelle Siazon |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=February 27, 2010}}{{cite web |url=http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/tabid/221/xid/733/regalo.aspx |title=MMK: Regalo |date=May 4, 2006|work=ABS-CBN News}}

In 2007, MMK presented an episode of their 16th anniversary entitled “Rehas” (Jail) where actress Gina Pareño played the story of a mother who struggles to take care of her three mentally ill children in Aklan. Her acting won her Best Drama Performance By An Actress at the 12th Asian Television Awards{{cite web |url=http://www.mukamo.com/gina-pareno-bandila-and-reporters-notebook-win-in-12th-asian-tv-awards/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201062643/http://www.mukamo.com/gina-pareno-bandila-and-reporters-notebook-win-in-12th-asian-tv-awards/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=December 1, 2007 |title=Gina Pareño, Bandila, and Reporter's Notebook win in 12th Asian Television Awards |date=November 30, 2007}} while director Jerry Lopez Sineneng won the Best Direction in 2008.{{cite web |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/7277-ricky-rivero-checks-into-hospital-with-17-stab-wounds |title=Ricky Rivero checks into hospital with 17 stab wounds |author=Charlie Lozo |publisher=Philippine Journal Online |date=June 14, 2011 |access-date=September 26, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718081951/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/7277-ricky-rivero-checks-into-hospital-with-17-stab-wounds |archive-date=July 18, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Also for this episode, MMK won the Special Award in Drama at the 2008 Seoul International Drama Awards.{{cite news |title=Tatle: 'MMK' nagwagi sa Seoul Drama Awards |author=Nel Alejandrino |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?...ec=3&aid=29641 |newspaper=People's Tonight |date=August 30, 2007}}{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/1137/filipino-shows-and-hosts-nominated-in-2007-asian-television-awards |title=Filipino shows and hosts nominated in 2007 Asian Television Awards |author=Jocelyn Dimaculangan |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=September 27, 2007}}

In 2009, MMK celebrated their 18th anniversary by presenting five special episodes and four of which were filmed in the United States, in association with The Filipino Channel.

:"Pansit" (August 1, 2009)

::*Erich Gonzales, Ai-Ai delas Alas

::*A story about an 18-year-old debutant who struggles to cope in adolescence due to money problems, including her own debut.

:"Cap" (August 8, 2009)

::*Noel Trinidad, Nanding Josef, Joji Isla, Lucita Soriano, Louella Albornoz and Prospero Luna

::*A story of Filipino World War II veterans living in San Francisco, California and their fight for equal benefits from the United States.

:"Apron" (August 15, 2009)

::*G. Toengi, Ryan Eigenmann

::*A story of a couple having a life in America and the struggles they face while living their American Dream.

:"Letters" (August 22, 2009)

::*Princess Punzalan, Michael de Mesa

::*A story of a woman struggling in her own divorce and finding love again.

:"Car" (August 29, 2009)

::*Gina Alajar, Lauren Young, Ilonah Jean and Anne Walters

::*A story of a friendship between a Filipino caregiver and a patient with Parkinson's disease.

On September 25, 2011, Sunday's Best, {{Lang|fil|Maalaala Mo Kaya}} aired its 20th anniversary documentary special called MMK 20: Maalaala Mo Kaya Dalawang Dekada on ABS-CBN.{{cite web |url=http://all-about-news.com/maalaala-mo-kaya-on-their-20th-anniversary/ |title=Maalaala mo Kaya on their 20th Anniversary |date=September 24, 2011}} During the documentary special, it features different segments including the highlights of the best episodes in the series, commentaries from the artists, director and producers who contributed to the program and featured stories relayed in the program for 20 years. Segment hosts are Sarah Geronimo for dramatic episodes, Angelica Panganiban for romance and comedy episodes, Vhong Navarro for MMK{{'}}s episode titles, KC Concepcion for celebrity portrayals, Piolo Pascual for love stories by the period of time, and Sam Milby for out of the country episodes. The last part of the special is an interview with Vilma Santos with the program's main host Charo Santos.

Similar to its 18th anniversary celebration, the show's 20th anniversary was celebrated with five special episodes taped in varying locations in the Philippines and abroad including Bukidnon, Palawan, Japan, and Spain.{{cite web |url=http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2411/showbiz_others02.htm |title=Jake, bading sa 'Barcelona' |publisher=Abante Tonite |date=September 25, 2011 |access-date=September 29, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926212714/http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2411/showbiz_others02.htm |archive-date=September 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }}

:"Tungkod" (October 1, 2011) (Palawan)

::*Angel Aquino, Yul Servo

::*The episode features Angel Aquino who plays a mother who opposes mining in Palawan while experiencing a series of unfortunate events. This episode is directed by 62nd Cannes Film Festival best director Brillante Mendoza.{{cite web |url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2011/09/24/mmk-celebrates-20th-anniversary-october-181226 |title=MMK Celebrates their 20th Anniversary in October |website=SunStar |date=September 9, 2011}}

:"Tap Dancing Shoes" (The Happy Feet Story) (October 8, 2011) (Bukidnon)

::*John Prats, Nash Aguas, Ariel Rivera

::*The episode features the life story of Ramon and Bambi, the tap-dancing brothers also known in the Philippines as Happy Feet from Bukidnon, a runner-up at Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 played by John Pratts & Nash Aguas. The episode is directed by Dado Lumibao.{{cite web |url=http://twitpic.com/68dxjb |title=Rehearsal ni nash with ramon and bambi (happy feet) abangan! MMK20 |date=August 19, 2011}}

:"Susi" (October 15, 2011) (Barcelona)

::*Jake Cuenca, Ricky Davao

::*The episode features the story of Louie, a cross-dresser who lives in Barcelona and his how he lives his alternative life only trying to please his father in order to accept him portrayed by Jake Cuenca. The episode is directed by Dado Lumibao.{{cite web |url=http://www.push.com.ph/features/3899/jake-cuenca-takes-on-his-first-gay-role-for-maalaala-mo-kaya/ |title=Jake Cuenca takes on his first gay role for 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' |author=Napoleon Quintos |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment News |date=September 24, 2011}}

:"Liham" (October 22, 2011) (Aurora)

::*KC Concepcion, Dina Bonnevie, Paulo Avelino

::*A special episode featuring the life story of a woman named Aurora who empowered herself by making her dreams happen. This episode is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. It was the first mother role for actress KC Concepcion and Paulo Avelino's first acting project as a Kapamilya.{{cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/21/11/kc-takes-first-mother-role-mmk |title=KC takes on first mother role in 'MMK' |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=October 21, 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/article.aspx?articleid=731283&publicationsubcategoryid=70 |title=What I want to see in Charo's Maalaala Mo Kaya |author=Ricky F. Lo |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=September 27, 2011}}

:"Passbook" (October 29, 2011) (Japan)

::*Rio Locsin, Desiree del Valle, Ya Chang

::*A special episode aired about the story of Anita, single parent of five children working and struggling in Japan who had a second chance on her love life. The episode is directed by Nuel C. Naval.

{{Main article|Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie}}

As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created, produced by Star Cinema and directed by Olivia Lamasan. The film was released on June 22, 1994. The plot revolves around the story of Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marissa's son while Marissa latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer. It stars Aiko Melendez, Richard Gomez and Chin-Chin Gutierrez. The film was one of the entries for the 1994 Manila Film Festival. Melendez was awarded Best Actress.{{cite news|last=Hitosis|first=Jet|title=Manila Film Festival 1994: The Scandal that Rocked Showbiz|publisher=PEP.ph|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/152219/1994-manila-film-festival-scandal-showbiz-history-a4437-20200624-lfrm2|date=June 24, 2020|access-date=June 22, 2023}}

In 2011, it was announced that the program would do another film for its 20th anniversary. The film would have starred Bea Alonzo, Zanjoe Marudo and Angel Locsin, and would have been directed by Laurenti M. Dyogi for Star Cinema.{{cite web |url=http://cine-moviemania.blogspot.com/2011/06/angel-locsin-and-bea-alonzo-together-in.html |title=Angel Locsin and Bea Alonzo Together in the New 'MMK' Movie |date=June 14, 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/28636/Bea-Alonzo-excited-to-work-with-rival-Angel-Locsin-in-%20MMK-The-Movie |title=Bea Alonzo excited to work with "rival" Angel Locsin in MMK The Movie |author=Melba Llanera |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=March 10, 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.push.com.ph/features/2926/bea-alonzo-is-set-to-star-in-movies-with-angel-locsin-and-with-john-lloyd-cruz/ |title=Bea Alonzo is set to star in movies with Angel Locsin and with John Lloyd Cruz |author=Rachelle Siazon |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment News |date=March 10, 2011}} However, for unknown reasons, the film was permanently shelved.

In March 2007, MMK started its radio counterpart Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM as a daily radio drama being broadcast on DZMM.{{cite web |url=http://www.dzmm.com.ph/tabid/94/Default.aspx |title=DZMM Programs: Maalaala Mo Kaya |date=March 30, 2008 |access-date=September 26, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324094538/http://www.dzmm.com.ph/tabid/94/Default.aspx |archive-date=March 24, 2010 |url-status=dead }} It is also hosted by Charo Santos-Concio and airs weekdays from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.{{cite web |url=http://www.dzmm.com.ph/tabid/97/Default.aspx |title=DZMM Program & Time Schedule: MMK |access-date=September 15, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031003439/http://www.dzmm.com.ph/tabid/97/Default.aspx |archive-date=October 31, 2009 |url-status=dead }} It was recently recognized as the Best Drama Program at the 32nd Catholic Mass Media Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/282311/kapamilya-kapuso-stations-both-big-winners-32nd-cmma |title=Kapamilya, Kapuso Stations Both Big Winners at the 32nd CMMA |author=Rowena Joy A. Sanchez |publisher=Manila Bulletin |date=October 15, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607000028/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/282311/kapamilya-kapuso-stations-both-big-winners-32nd-cmma |archive-date=June 7, 2012 }} Other awards included Best Radio Drama Program at the 18th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2009,{{cite news |title=Back-to-back win for ABS-CBN, DZMM at Golden Dove |author=Entertainment |url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/11192009/ent4.html |newspaper=Malaya Newspaper |date=November 19, 2009 |access-date=September 26, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327190455/http://www.malaya.com.ph/11192009/ent4.html |archive-date=March 27, 2012 |url-status=dead }} Best Drama Program at the 31st Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2009, Best Drama at the 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2007, and Best Drama Program at the 16th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzmm.com.ph/about-dzmm/tabid/90/Default.aspx|title=Maalaala Mo Kaya Sa DZMM awards|access-date=September 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312015025/http://www.dzmm.com.ph/about-dzmm/tabid/90/Default.aspx|archive-date=March 12, 2010|url-status=dead}}

The radio program previously aired on DZMM TeleRadyo, but since it was already pre-recorded, the DZMM station ID was shown instead of a shot of the booth during its air time. Eventually, it was replaced by MMK Klasiks and is only aired on DZMM TeleRadyo.

On October 10, 2016, MMK Klasiks moved to 1 pm because of the new program Headline Pilipinas (now Headline Ngayon of DWPM), in honor of DZMM's 30th anniversary. The next year, MMK sa DZMM moved to a later timeslot to make way for the news program. Since June 19, 2017, MMK sa DZMM airs every weekdays from 2 pm to 2:30 pm only on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, and MMK Klasiks airs at 9:30 pm to 10 pm only on DZMM TeleRadyo (now TeleRadyo Serbisyo).

The drama anthology also created a comic book adaptation under Bituin Komiks owned by Mango Comics and Sterling with its initial issue on March 27, 2008.{{cite web |url=http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/417 |title=MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya) and Love Notes Komiks Vol. 1 |date=March 27, 2008 |access-date=September 26, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325233408/http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/417 |archive-date=March 25, 2012 |url-status=dead }} The first comic series was about the life story of Philippine comedian Chokoleit with art direction of Arnel Avetria. It was adapted by Jonas Diego from the teleplay by Maribel G. Ilag. It was illustrated by Mannie Abeleda and Jim Faustino, with tones and letters by Sandy Gonzaga, and edited by Lawrence Mijares.

The drama anthology also has a paperback (pocketbooks) novels under ABS-CBN Publishing.{{cite web|url=http://pinoypub.ph/catalog/abs-cbn-publishing|title=Maalaala Mo Kaya Pocketbooks|access-date=September 21, 2011}} The novels only feature romantic stories.

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• {{IMDb title|0312933|Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)}}

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