Jodi Sta. Maria on MMK

Jodi Sta. Maria will make a comeback in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on this Saturday’s episode. She last appeared in the popular drama series as “Kris Aquino” in the episode entitled “Makinilya”, the story of Ninoy and Cory Aquino.

This time, Jodi will play the role of a battered wife to a ruthless man portrayed by Baron Geisler. She has to accept her predicament for the sake of her four children. When her life is put at stake, she had no recourse but to run away from home, leaving her children at the mercy of her cruel husband. But she is determined to rescue her kids. Watch out on what desperate measures this character is willing to take to save her children?

In the cast for this episode are Mark Gil, Sylvia Sanchez, Smokey Manaloto, Arlene Muhlach, Wendy Valdez, Isabel Lopez, Soliman Cruz, Charles Christianson, Ronalisa Cheng, Marco Morales, Maliksi Morales, and Jerome Ventinilla. Don’t miss this tear-jerking family drama on Saturday, April 24, right after Pilipinas Got Talent.

Watch Gretchen Barretto’s comeback on MMK

Controversial actress Gretchen Barreto is set to make a comeback on the longest running drama anthology on Philippine TV, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday.

She will give life to another controversial character, Maria, who is a widow who fell in love with a priest who will be played by actor Jomari Yllana. Their unusual relationship ends in marriage. The story will focus on how Maria will fight for her love and her children, against all odds.

Gretchen said that she was very thankful to MMK for giving her the opportunity to showcase her talent.

It may be recalled that the actress received her first acting award last year from PMPC’s Star Awards for Television for her portrayal of a mistress in another MMK episode with veteran actor Tirso Cruz III.

The actress is again in the middle of a controversy after she walked out of a press conference when she became fed up with some reporters who asked for her reaction on her MMK episode’s face-off with her sister Claudine Barretto’s TV show on Saturday.

Watch Gretchen Barreto’s MMK comeback this Saturday after "Pilipinas Got Talent" on ABS-CBN.

Gerald Anderson on this Saturday’s MMK

Gerald Anderson will again display his versatility as an actor as he takes on the role of a young man who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome on this Saturday’s episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

The young actor will bring to life the story of Jerome Concepcion who has the incurable disease characterized with odd mannerisms and mood swings. Jerome’s father died of lung cancer and he was left with his mother to take care of his siblings. But how will he deal with all the trials in life with his illness getting in the way?

This episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya is directed by Ruel Bayani and also stars Rio Locsin, Nono Buencamino, Robi Domingo, John Manalo, Mara Montes, and Julijo Pisk. Maalaala Mo Kaya airs Saturdays right after The Singing Bee.

Agot Isidro and Chin-chin Gutierrez face off in MMK

Chin-chin Gutierrez has disposed of many enemies as Corazon Roxas-Berenguer-Romualdez in Maging Sino Ka Man while Agot Isidro becomes unhinged whenever she’s plagued by family troubles as Ingrid in Tayong Dalawa. These two actresses face off in the July 11 episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya in a tale of sibling rivalry.

A stormy rivalry erupts when two sisters fight over their mother’s jewelry. How will Agot and Chin-chin resolve their personal differences? Catch this one-of-a-kind episode on Maalaala Mo Kaya right after XXX.

Source: abs-cbn.com

ABS-CBN issues statement on MMK’s ‘Blusa’ issue

ABS-CBN on Tuesday released a statement addressing the issues generated by a controversial episode of drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK),” which features real life stories of ordinary people.

Below is the official statement released by Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN Corporate Communications head:

Storytelling in “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)” is always based on narratives sent to the program by people who want to share their stories. MMK decides to go into production of the chosen stories ONLY after the letter sender has signed a waiver attesting to the authenticity of the story sent.

MMK recognizes that a number of UPLB alumni are questioning the truthfulness of one letter sender who claims that her sister, the main character in “Blusa” essayed by Ms. Angel Locsin, was indeed a UPLB BS AgriBusiness summa cum laude graduate who could not find a job and ended up as a stripper.

When MMK found out about the adverse reactions, the MMK production group went back to the letter sender to inform her of the issue raised and to re-verify her account. She reiterated that she stands by her story.

Be that as it may, and after careful deliberation, MMK realizes that its writing and research pool may have been remiss in one thing----verifying with UPLB the veracity of the indicated facts of the letter sender. Having said that, MMK sincerely apologizes for the oversight.

MMK always aims for truth and excellence. This incident may have deviated from its tight norm, but rest assured that MMK will continue to serve its publics with utmost care and respect.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Derek Ramsay vows to take revenge on gays on "Maalaala Mo Kaya."

Derek Ramsay plays the role of a victim of sexual abuse in this week’s gut-wrenching episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

He plays the role of Richard, a victim of sexual abuse by his own father who is a closet gay. Traumatized, he grows up with a burning desire to take revenge on his father and all gays in general. This is his distorted mission in life when he meets Billy (played by Coco Martin), a homosexual who is about to change every bad thing he believes in since his father raped him then left him behind.

How will Richard deal with someone who reminds him of his father’s sins? Will he find the meaning of true love once he gets to know Billy better? Find out the answers this Saturday on Maalaala Mo Kaya, right after The Singing Bee on ABS-CBN.

Roxanne Guinoo and Jake Cuenca reunites on MMK.

The longest running drama anthology on TV “Maalaala Mo Kaya” welcomes the New Year by reuniting controversial former sweethearts actor Jake Cuenca and Roxanne Guinoo on its first opening salvo for 2009.

Roxanne and Jake will play the role of Sherly and Armand, a couple from Davao who has been together for years but are having difficulty having kids of their own. What if the wife admits that she is pregnant but with another man's child?

The episode is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and written by Joan Habana.

Don’t fail to watch tonight’s episode of MMK, after The Singing Bee.