Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (transl. I can reach the heaven / international title: Selfish Desires) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the sixteenth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Topel Lee, it stars Iza Calzado and Wendell Ramos. It premiered on September 28, 2009 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Ngayon at Kailanman. The series concluded on February 5, 2010 with a total of 95 episodes. It was replaced by Gumapang Ka sa Lusak in its timeslot.
Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | |
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Also known as | Selfish Desires |
Genre | Drama |
Based on | Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (1984) by Maryo J. de los Reyes |
Directed by | Topel Lee |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
Opening theme | "Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit" by Dulce |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 95 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Camille Gomba-Montaño |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30–45 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | September 28, 2009 February 5, 2010 | –
Cast and characters
edit- Lead cast
- Iza Calzado as Clarissa Rosales / Clarisse Gardamonte[1]
- Wendell Ramos as Daryl Revilla[2]
- Supporting cast
- Angelika dela Cruz as Nancy Rosales
- Chanda Romero as Lucia Enriquez-Recto
- Bobby Andrews as Nick Arnaldo
- Isabel Oli as Therese Gardamonte
- Ricardo Cepeda as Ralph Gardamonte
- Pinky Amador as Monina Arnaldo-Gardamonte
- Lani Mercado as Naty Rosales
- Ehra Madrigal as Victoria Manalo
- Paolo Paraiso as James Rodriguez
- Victor Aliwalas as Jerome Recto
- Steven Silva as Patrick
- Ryan Yllana as Oz
- Peter Serrano as Maurice
- Guest cast
- Bianca Umali as younger Nancy
- Jacob Rica as younger Daryl
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced on September 17, 2009.[3]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit earned a 7.5% rating.[4] The final episode scored a 20% rating.[5]
References
edit- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Plot thickens in Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit". The Philippine Star. December 14, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "Angelina Jolie kumpirmadong darating ng 'Pinas". The Philippine Star. September 16, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 6, 2009). "Updated AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Sept. 28-Oct. 5): New shows take a hit from typhoon Ondoy". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 8, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 5-7): May Bukas Pa finishes on top". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.