Legacy is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, it stars Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Amaya. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli in its timeslot.
| Legacy | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Dode Cruz |
| Developed by | Denoy Navarro-Punio |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | |
| Creative directors | |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Legacy theme" |
| Ending theme | "I Know He's There Waiting for Me" by Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 98 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Production locations | |
| Cinematography | Carlos S. Montaño Jr. |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 16 – June 1, 2012 |
Cast and characters edit
Cast
Heart Evangelista
Lovi Poe
Alessandra De Rossi
Cherie Gil
Ryza Cenon
Eddie Garcia
- Lead cast
- Heart Evangelista as Diana Calcetas[2]
- Lovi Poe as Natasha Alcantara[3]
- Supporting cast
- Geoff Eigenmann as Joshua "Josh" Castillo[4][5]
- Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo
- Alessandra De Rossi as Bernadette Leviste
- Mike Tan as Arturo "Third" San Jose III
- Eddie Garcia as Romualdo Alcantara[6]
- Liza Lorena as Sofia Altamirano
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Isabel Calcetas-Aragon[7]
- Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste
- Cherie Gil as Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
- Mark Bautista as Eboy
- Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin
- Sam Pinto as Ciara Estuar
- Ryza Cenon as Juliet
- Chariz Solomon as Candy
- Richard Quan as Lucio Aragon
- Johnny Revilla
- Lloyd Samartino as Rowell
- Bon Vibar as Arturo San Jose Sr.
- Tim Yap as Justin
- Guest cast
- Dennis Trillo as younger Cesar Alcantara
- Carla Abellana as herself[8]
- Bianca King as younger Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
- Chynna Ortaleza as younger Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
- Dominic Roco as younger Lucio Aragon
- Robert Seña as older Cesar Alcantara
- Isabel Nesreen Frial as younger Diana Calcetas
- Benedict Campos as younger Rowell
- Sue Prado as younger Sofia Altamirano
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Lala Salcedo
- Arthur Solinap as Quintin
- Bodie Cruz as Franco
- Bubbles Paraiso as Marie
- Carlo Gonzales as Gary
- Daisy Reyes as Maridess
- Gian Magdangal as himself
- Jonalyn Viray as herself
- Aicelle Santos as herself
- Maricris Garcia as herself
- Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Lydia
- Rhen Escano as Bekbek
- Tom Olivar as Rogelio
- Victor Aliwalas as Von
Reception edit
Ratings edit
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Legacy earned a 23.4% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 28.4% rating.[10]
Critical response edit
The show gathered positive feedbacks from critics for its visual style and acting of its cast. Eddison Miranda of Rogue Magazine Philippines, stated "I love how the villains play an effective role but having to blend with a comedic outcome". Miranda also highlighted the performance of Maritoni Fernandez and Cherie Gil.[11]
Accolades edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | University of Mindanao | Best Soap Opera of 2012 | Legacy | Won | |
| 2013 | 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Original Drama Series | Nominated | [12] | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Alessandra De Rossi Lovi Poe |
Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Legacy Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Heart sacked from Sundo but gets lead role in Legacy". Tempo.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 16, 2021). "Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ "Heart signs another contract with GMA 7". People's Journal. Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ^ "Carla: No to leaving GMA". Tempo. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Llanas, Rommel R. (September 30, 2017). "Why has Carla Abellana remained a loyal Kapuso?". PEP. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (January 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 13-16): Amaya ends on top; Walang Hanggan and Legacy debut strongly". PEP. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (June 5, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 1–4): Eat Bulaga! and Walang Hanggan still on top of weekday ratings". PEP. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ "PEP Review: Legacy offers a strong visual style and effective acting from its star-studded cast". PEP. January 24, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
