Legacy (Philippine TV series)
Legacy is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, it stars Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Amaya and worldwide on January 18, 2012 on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli in its timeslot.
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Dode Cruz |
Developed by | Denoy Navarro-Punio |
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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(s) | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 98 |
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Executive producer(s) | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
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Cinematography | Carlos S. Montaño Jr. |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Original release | January 16 – June 1, 2012 |
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Heart Evangelista as Diana Calcetas[1]
- Lovi Poe as Natasha Alcantara
- Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo
- Geoff Eigenmann as Joshua "Josh" Castillo[2][3]
- Alessandra de Rossi as Bernadette Leviste
- Mike Tan as Arturo "Third" San Jose III
- Supporting cast
- Eddie Garcia as Romualdo Alcantara
- Cherie Gil as Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
- Liza Lorena as Sofia Altamirano
- Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste
- Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin
- Sam Pinto as Ciara Estuar
- Chariz Solomon as Candy
- Mark Bautista as Eboy
- Ryza Cenon as Juliet
- Guest cast
- Robert Seña as Cesar Alcantara
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Lala Salcedo
- Dennis Trillo as young Cesar Alcantara
- Chynna Ortaleza as young Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
- Bianca King as young Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
- Sue Prado as young Sofia Altamirano
- Isabel Nesreen Frial as young Diana Calcetas
- Bon Vibar as Arturo San Jose Sr.
- Richard Quan as Lucio Aragon
- Dominic Roco as young Lucio Aragon
- Lloyd Samartino as Rowell
- Benedict Campos as young Rowell
- Arthur Solinap as Quintin
- Bodie Cruz as Franco
- Bubbles Paraiso as Marie
- Carla Abellana as herself
- Carlo Gonzales as Gary
- Daisy Reyes as Maridess
- Gian Magdangal as himself
- Jona as herself
- Aicelle Santos as herself
- Maricris Garcia as herself
- Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Lydia
- Tom Olivar as Rogelio
- Tim Yap as Justin
- Victor Aliwalas as Von
Reception
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Legacy earned a 23.4% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 28.4% rating.[5]
Critical response
The show gathered positive feedbacks from critics for its visual style and effective acting of its star-studded 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 praised both the performance of Maritoni Fernandez and Cherie Gil.[6]
Accolades
The show is voted as "Best Soap Opera of 2012" by University of Mindanao. The show was nominated as Outstanding Original Drama Series by Golden Screen TV Awards. Lovi Poe & Alessandra De Rossi were then nominated in the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series category.
References
- "Heart sacked from 'Sundo' but gets lead role in 'Legacy' | Tempo - News in a Flash".
- "Heart signs another contract with GMA 7 | Showbiz". Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- 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". 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". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "PEP REVIEW: Legacy offers a strong visual style and effective acting from its star-studded cast". PEP.ph. January 24, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2020.