Recuerdo de Amor
Recuerdo de Amor (International title: Memories of Love) is a Philippine daytime drama crime series which aired on ABS-CBN's Dramathon sa Hapon afternoon block on May 14, 2001 to January 10, 2003 replacing Marinella and was replaced by Altagarcia. It starred Carmina Villarroel, Diether Ocampo, Angelene Aguilar and Carlos Morales, in successful roles.[1]
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Genre | Drama Romance Action Suspense Crime |
Created by | ABS-CBN |
Written by | Henry Quitain Reggie Amigo Dindo Perez |
Directed by | F.M. Reyes Jerome Pobocan |
Starring | Carmina Villarroel Diether Ocampo Angelene Aguilar Carlos Morales |
Opening theme | "Recuerdo de Amor" by Jessa Zaragoza |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of episodes | 433 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Lourdes M. De Guzman |
Running time | 15-30 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format | NTSC |
Original release | May 14, 2001 – January 10, 2003 |
The TV series was delayed on May 14 to May 15, 2001 and ended on its original end date worldwide on TFC because ABS-CBN broadcast the election coverage that day. The series also nominated Isabel Rivas for Best Actress in a Drama Series by the PMPC in 2002 alongside Seasoned Actress Pinky De Leon, who was also part of the series was also known to use fast-paced TV filmography in its 45-minute premiere of its pilot episode. It was also known for getting outstanding reviews throughout its run to Filipino viewers who have The Filipino Channel internationally because of its memorable storyline and visual effects similar to a U.S. soap opera. The series was also Pinky De Leon's last TV Series as she decided to retire from TV and film work. The afternoon series was also competing with dramas such as Pangako Sa ’Yo and GMA Network's rival soap opera premiering in April the following year, Kung Mawawala Ka.
This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 2:00 pm & 2:30 pm temporary replacing Mula sa Puso.
Premise
Recuerdo de Amor is an acclaimed afternoon television drama that chronicles on the complicated lives of Luisa (Carmina Villaroel) and Paulo Jose (Diether Ocampo) the story begins during the eerie years before adolescence Josephine and Antonio are happily in love raising their children Antonio succumbs to the dying obsession of Greta Villafuerte (Isabel Rivas) a cunning woman who has a web of self-destruction her love for Antonio succumbs to indeed have Antonio to have an affair with Greta, Josephine in the other hand must suffer the tragic fate of her love for Antonio and for the sake of her children. Greta on the other hand succeeds at plans of winning all hope to have Josephine taken out of her plans Paulo Jose grows up with Greta and Antonio as lackluster pretty boy while Luisa is a young servant to the household as she grows up she and Paulo are back in each other's arms 15 years later. Luisa suffers at the hands of the Villafuertes she is the hidden obsession of Monching and the enemy of Margarita. Greta also has plans of her own she has a business scheme to sham many in her lair even entering politics. When Josephine re enters the life of Paulo Jose realizing he is her mother the reunion is ill-fated meanwhile Paulo Jose and Luisa marry but problems arise as Margarita and Monching are not satisfied Maningning as well comes in to put Paulo Jose in a trap to be fully hers trying to eliminate her nemesis Margarita and even Paulo Jose's sibling Cecilia.
In the end, Paulo Jose and Luisa learn the truth of their real identities. Josephine and Antonio are once back together and Greta's plans for self-destruction have a bitter end.
Cast and characters
Protagonist
- Diether Ocampo as Paulo Jose Villafuerte / Ariel Sebastian
- Carmina Villarroel as Luisa Arellano / Rebecca Stuart
Main cast
- Isabel Rivas as Greta Villafuerte
- Pinky de Leon as Josephina "Josie" Sebastian
- Dante Rivero as Antonio Sebastian
- Carlos Morales as Monching Villafuerte
- Angel Aquino as Sister Cecilia Sebastian
- Baron Geisler as Francis Sebastian
- Sylvia Sanchez as Beatrice
- Bembol Roco as Ward
- Tin Arnaldo as Trina Romero
- Gladys Reyes as Maningning
- Angelene Aguilar as Margarita Fuentes
- Keempee de Leon as Ricardo "Carding" Castillo
Supporting cast
- Crispin Pineda as Reden
- Meg Reyes as Anna
- Jennifer Sevilla as Janice
- Nina de Sagun as Maimai Villafuerte
- Drinnie Aguilar as Catherine
- Lui Villaruz as Miloy
- Gilleth Sandico as Lovella
- Zoren Legaspi as Leandro
- Perla Bautista as Sioning / Ninang
- Mon Confiado as Dolfo
- Aurora Halili as Yvette
- Nico Garcia as Caloy
- Tess Dumpit as Choleng
- Gandong Cervantes as Fernando
- Dimples Romana
Guest cast
- Yuuki Kadooka as Young Ariel Sebastian
- Angel Gonzales as Young Cecilia Sebastian
- John Manalo as Young Monching Villafuerte
- Alwyn Uytingco as teen Monching Villafuerte
- Emman Abeleda as Young Paulo Jose Villafuerte
- Empress Schuck as Young Luisa Arellano
- King Alcala as Young Francis
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Sheryl Villafuerte