Ningning (TV series)

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| creator = Mel Mendoza-del Rosario

| creative_director = Nicolo Guzman III

| developer = Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo

| director = {{Plainlist|

Jeffrey R. Jeturian
Paco Sta. Maria

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| writer = {{Plainlist|

Mary Rose Colindres
Jimuel de la Cruz
Cyrus Dan Cañares
Jerry Gracio
Zoilo Barrel

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| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|

Carlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo

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| producer = {{Plainlist|

Aimee Fabian-Sumalde
Sharlene Roanne Tan
Mark Anthony Gile
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario

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| editor = Dennis Salgado

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| opentheme = "Tupad Na Ang Pangarap" by Camille Santos{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEzAV-zCtYo |title=Ningning OST Tupad Na Ang Pangarap Music Video by Camille Santos |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment on YouTube |date=July 30, 2015 |accessdate=August 11, 2020}}

| composer = Trina Belamide

| country = Philippines

| language = Filipino

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| runtime = 30-45 minutes
Weekdays at 11:30 (PST)

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| network = ABS-CBN

| company = GMO Entertainment Unit

| first_aired = {{start date|2015|7|27}}

| last_aired = {{end date|2016|1|15}}

| num_episodes = 125

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Ningning ({{literal translation|Sparkle}}) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, it stars Jana Agoncillo, John Steven de Guzman, Beauty Gonzalez, Ketchup Eusebio and Sylvia Sanchez. It aired on the network's Prime Tanghali line up and worldwide on TFC from July 27, 2015 to January 15, 2016, replacing Oh My G! and was replaced by Be My Lady.

Plot

The series shows life through the eyes of a little girl named Ningning. Born in a secluded island called Isla Baybay, Ningning grew up living a simple life with her father Dondon, her mother Lovely, and her grandmother Mamay. As a fisherman, Dondon barely earns enough to make ends meet but the constant support and love of his family makes him feel like the richest man in the world. Through their love for each other, everyday in Ningning's life seems happy and content. As fate would have it, a strong typhoon ravished the island and destroyed the boat by which Dondon makes his living. This forced the family to leave for the city to find a better life. Although faced with many challenges in their life in the city, Ningning and her family showed that though hope, perseverance, love of family and friends, all things are achievable. Through the eyes of Ningning the world takes on an innocent perception full of beautiful relationships, second chances, forgiveness, and love.

Cast and characters

=Main cast=

Jana Agoncillo as Maningning "Ningning" Angeles
Josh de Guzman as Macario "Macmac" Bautista
Beauty Gonzalez as Lovely Sylvestre-Angeles
Ketchup Eusebio as Adonis "Dondon" Angeles
Sylvia Sanchez as Pacita "Mamay" Angeles

=Supporting cast=

Vandolph Quizon as Joseph "Otep" Cruz
Tanya Garcia as Alicia "Isha" Demetion-Bautista
Nyoy Volante as Johnny Bautista
Rommel Padilla as Crisanto "Mang Cris" Garcia
Ria Atayde as Teacher Hope Cruz
Mercedes Cabral as Evaporada "Eva" Herrera-Cruz
Pooh as Jewel "J-Lo" Buenaflor
Maris Racal as Niña Buenaflor
Freddie Webb as Francisco "Lolo Kiko" Cruz
Marco Gumabao as Pido Cruz
Epifania "Direk Panying" Limon as Indang
Vangie Labalan as Aling Candy

=Guest cast=

Nonie Buencamino as Iking Sylvestre
Aiko Climaco as Cristina Morales
Karl Medina as Peter "Mamang Lobo" Peñalosa
Yñigo Delen as Carlo
Anita Linda as Lola Adelina

Re-runs

It aired re-runs on Jeepney TV from May 29, 2017 to August 29, 2017; June 1, 2019 to October 12, 2019; November 14, 2022 to May 12, 2023; and April 15, 2024 to July 26, 2024.