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Tabing Ilog

Tabing Ilog (transl. riverside)[1] is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, starring Kaye Abad, Paolo Contis, John Lloyd Cruz, Desiree del Valle, Patrick Garcia, Baron Geisler, Paula Peralejo and Jodi Sta. Maria. It aired on the network's Sunday afternoon line up from March 14, 1999 to October 19, 2003, replacing Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo!.

Tabing Ilog
Title card
GenreTeen drama
Written by
  • Wali Ching
  • Jake Tordesillas
Directed byMalu L. Sevilla
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Tabing Ilog" by Barbie's Cradle
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes241
Production
Executive producerJudith C. Bauer
Running time90 minutes
Production companyABS-CBN Entertainment
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseMarch 14, 1999 (1999-03-14) –
October 19, 2003 (2003-10-19)

Premise

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The series focuses on the friendship of best friends Eds, Badong, Rovic, Corrinne, James, Fonzy, Anne, and George.

Cast and characters

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Main cast

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Original
Additional
  • Trina Zuñiga as Megan
  • Carol Banawa as Andrea/"Andoy"
  • Camille Prats as Natasha
  • Juddha Paolo as Roy
  • Angelene Aguilar as Patpi/"Pat P"
  • Paolo Paraiso as Dodge
  • Maoui David as Hillary
  • Brian Tan as Jiggs

Supporting cast

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Recurring/extended cast

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  • Daria Ramirez as Azon delos Santos (Eds's mother)
  • Miko Palanca as Perry Sanchez
  • Rafael Rosell IV as Oliver McFuller
  • Leandro Muñoz as Francisco "Fran" Ledesma Jr. (Fonzy and Corrinne's half-brother)
  • Julia Clarete as Cynthia "Pinky" Ledesma (Fonzy and Corrinne's half-sister)
  • Gio Alvarez as Roberto "Boyet" delos Santos (Eds's older brother)
  • Janette McBride as Fair
  • Lito Legaspi as Francisco Ledesma (Fonzy and Corrine's father)
  • Jean Saburit as Chedeng Ledesma (Fonzy and Corrinne's mother)
  • Mia Gutierrez as Claudia (Rovic's mother)
  • Emman Abeleda as Mario Magtibay (Badong's younger brother) and young Badong
  • Mel Kimura as Ms. Castro
  • Ogie Diaz as Ige
  • Kathleen Hermosa as Fonzy and George's HS classmate

Special participation

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Guest cast

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  • Gerard Pizzaras as Marcelino "Marcy" Hernandez
  • Romaro Salcedo as Ryan Cervantes
  • Joel Gatchalian as Chuck/Chuckie
  • Richard Quan as Basketball coach
  • Carlo Muñoz as Frat Master Vince
  • Katrina de Leon as Darian
  • Don Laurel as Dexter
  • Randolph Ranay as Chichi
  • Justin Cuyugan as Jay Rodriguez
  • Tracy Vergel as Therese "Terry" de Jesus
  • Ama Quiambao as Sister Ramona
  • Ruel Vernal as Enrique "Bungo" Mercado (Rovic's father)
  • Lui Villaruz as Robert Edward "Red/Berto/Bob" Domingo
  • Denise Joaquin as Frankie
  • Christopher Roxas as Chito Cuevas
  • Roselle Nava as Kelly
  • Gino Paul Guzman as Mike

Production

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The series was primarily shot in Pagsanjan, Laguna.[citation needed]

Among the original main cast, the actors were in a relationship with their respective on-screen pairs in real life, with the exception of Paula Peralejo and Patrick Garcia who were never romantically involved off-screen.[citation needed]

Reception

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The series was critically well-received and was dubbed by its audience as the Filipino version of the hit American TV series Dawson's Creek.[citation needed]

Adaptations

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A musical version of the series was staged by the Philippine Educational Theater Association in 2023 and 2024.[2][3]

Accolades

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References

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  1. ^ Tabing Ilog: Then and Now Spot.ph (April 18, 2014). Retrieved on December 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "'Tabing Ilog' musical to hold reruns in November 2024". ABS-CBN. March 18, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "'Tabing Ilog' musical returns with 'new members, layers'". ABS-CBN. October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
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