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Unforgettable (Philippine TV series)

{{Short description|2013 Philippine television drama series}}

{{Use Philippine English|date=December 2023}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2018}}

{{Infobox television

| image = Unforgettable title card.jpg

| alt = An image with a pen and a paper. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.

| caption = Title card

| genre = {{Plainlist|

| developer = Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan

| writer = {{Plainlist|

  • Maribel Ilag
  • Gilbeys Sardea
  • Glaiza Ramirez}}

| director = Gina Alajar

| creative_director = Jun Lana

| starring = Kylie Padilla

| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|

  • Kenjiro Sakiy
  • Larry Chua}}

| open_theme = "Babalikang Muli" by Kyla and Gian Magdangal

| country = Philippines

| language = Tagalog

| num_episodes = 67

| executive_producer = Darling Pulido Torres

| location = {{Plainlist|

| cinematography = Chiqui Soriano

| camera = Multiple-camera setup

| runtime = 30–45 minutes

| company = GMA Entertainment TV

| network = GMA Network

| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|2|25}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2013|5|31}}

}}

Unforgettable is a 2013 Philippine television drama romantic fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Kylie Padilla. It premiered on February 25, 2013 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on May 31, 2013 with a total of 67 episodes.

Cast and characters

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| image1 = Kylie Padilla Dilim the Making.jpg

| caption1 = Kylie Padilla

| alt1 = An image of Kylie Padilla.

| image2 = Mark Herras 05.jpg

| caption2 = Mark Herras

| alt2 = An image of Mark Herras.

| image3 = Rtyr.jpg

| caption3 = Benjamin Alves

| alt3 = An image of Benjamin Alves.

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;Lead cast

  • Kylie Padilla as Rosanna "Anna" Caruhatan{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNmK09EyFC4 |title=Kylie Padilla, excited to take on another dramatic role. |date=February 11, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=YouTube}}

;Supporting cast

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  • Mark Herras as Eduardo "Ed" Manalastas{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QrkXb7XRRM |title=Mark Herras as Ed in Unforgettable |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=YouTube}}
  • Benjamin Alves as Miguel de Ocampo{{cite web|author=Garcia, Rose |title=Benjamin Alves on Max Collins: "We're only friends, we've ended as friends—hanggang doon na lang po talaga pupunta." |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/37578/benjamin-alves-on-max-collins-were-only-friends-weve-ended-as-friendshanggang-doon-na-lang-po-talaga |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=PEP |date=February 23, 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://manilastandardtoday.com/showbitz/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/columns0/79661/new-love-triangle-mark-herras-kylie-padilla-benjamin-alves.html |title=New love triangle Mark Herras, Kylie Padilla, Benjamin Alves |website=Manila Standard |date=February 13, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2020 |author=Red, Isah V.}}
  • Pauleen Luna as Constance "Connie" de Ocampo{{cite web|title=Pauleen Luna addresses accusations that she's a gold digger |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/457938/pauleen-luna-addresses-accusations-that-she-s-a-gold-digger/story/ |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=March 24, 2015}}
  • Phillip Salvador as Manuel de Ocampo
  • Polo Ravales as Arnold Regalado
  • Glydel Mercado as Elvira Caruhatan
  • Carmi Martin as Consuelo "Concha" de Ocampo
  • Timmy Cruz as Raymunda "Munding" Manalastas

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;Recurring cast

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  • Chariz Solomon as Ruth Natividad{{cite web|author=Mendoza, Ruel J. |title=Chariz Solomon enjoys bed scene with Benjamin Alves: "Bihirang mangyari iyon sa akin, 'no! Mga abs ang nahahawakan ko!" |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/37569/chariz-solomon-enjoys-bed-scene-with-benjamin-alves-bihirang-mangyari-iyon-sa-akin-no-mga-abs-ang-na |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=PEP |date=February 24, 2013}}
  • Roy Alvarez as Salvador "Badong" Leoncio
  • Kevin Santos as Randy Legaspi
  • Pancho Magno as Darwin Toledo
  • Rocco Nacino as Terrence Rosario
  • Bianca Umali as Julia Regalado
  • Lenlen Frial as Elai
  • Jana Trites as Isabel

{{col div end}}

Development

The series was created and developed by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan. She began developing the series late 2012. The series is part of the four new shows intended for the network's afternoon line up for the first quarter of 2013, alongside Forever, Bukod Kang Pinagpala, and Kakambal ni Eliana.{{cite web|title=Icons, rising stars work together in Unforgettable |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/8446/icons-rising-stars-work-together-in-unforgettable/story |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=February 23, 2013}} The series, which slated for 16-week run, was under the direction of Gina Alajar while Darling Pulido-Torres served as the executive producer.{{cite web|author=Lalin, Jun |title=Ipe, umatras sa kandidatura |url=http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/feb2113/showbiz_jl.htm |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=Abante-Tonite Online |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325102036if_/http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/feb2113/showbiz_jl.htm#.VvURC-fvCX8 |archive-date=March 25, 2016}}

=Casting=

The majority of the cast was assembled in late January 2013. Lauren Young was the original choice of the network for the character of Anna Caruhatan, but was replaced by Kylie Padilla in the final casting.{{cite web|author=Solis, Lolit |title=GMA susugal sa Bukod Kang Pinagpala |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2013/02/04/904561/gma-susugal-sa-bukod-kang-pinagpala |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=The Philippine Star |date=February 4, 2013 |language=fil}} Mark Herras and Pauleen Luna, were hired for the roles of Ed Manalastas and Connie de Ocampo, respectively.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKtr49GvuGI |title=Pauleen Luna as Connie in Unforgettable |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=YouTube}} Benjamin Alves was chosen to portray the character of Atty. Miguel de Ocampo. Alves described his role as "a dream come true," as he wanted to be a lawyer in real life.{{cite web|author=Bautista, Mario |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/45547-robin-gives-aljur-nod-as-daughter-kylies-bf |title=Robin gives Aljur nod as daughter Kylie's bf |website=Journal Online |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=April 28, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227084238/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/45547-robin-gives-aljur-nod-as-daughter-kylies-bf |archive-date=February 27, 2013}} Glydel Mercado took the role of Elvira Caruhatan which was previously offered to Jean Garcia.{{cite web|author=Jarloc, Glaiza |title=Mark, Kylie to star in Unforgettable |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/271825/Feature/Mark-Kylie-to-star-in-Unforgettable |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=SunStar |date=February 24, 2013}}

Salvador signed on to portray the series' antagonist Atty. Manuel de Ocampo.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHH5Lwokw_U |title=Philip Salvador as Manuel in Unforgettable |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=YouTube}} Meanwhile, Martin took the role of Concha de Ocampo, which was initially offered to Agot Isidro.{{cite web|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/life-and-times/showtime/42088-brocka-babies-in-an-unforgettable-soap |title=Brocka babies in an Unforgettable soap |website=The Manila Times |date=February 23, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2020 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429200148/http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/life-and-times/showtime/42088-brocka-babies-in-an-unforgettable-soap |archive-date=April 29, 2013 |author=Arriola, Tessa Mauricio}}

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Unforgettable earned a 16.5% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/11556/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-february-25-to-27-ina-kapatid-anak-regains-primetime-leade |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (February 25 to 27): Ina Kapatid Anak regains primetime leadership, Unforgettable takes 3rd spot |author=Tuazon, Nikko |date=February 28, 2013 |access-date=January 25, 2018 |website=PEP}} The final episode scored a 14.1% rating.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/12026/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-may-31-to-june-2-magpakailanman-and-pgt-season-4-finale-ti |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 31 to June 2): Magpakailanman and PGT Season 4 Finale tied for top spot last June 1 |author=Tuazon, Nikko |date=June 7, 2013 |access-date=March 1, 2018 |website=PEP}}

References

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External links

  • {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/unforgettable}}
  • {{IMDb title|2946718}}

Category:2013 Philippine television series debuts

Category:2013 Philippine television series endings

Category:Filipino-language television shows

Category:GMA Network drama series

Category:Philippine fantasy television series

Category:Philippine romance television series

Category:Television series about couples

Category:Television shows set in the Philippines