''Kambal, Karibal'' (International title: ''Heart & Soul'' / ) is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

supernatural series broadcast by

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. Directed by

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, it stars

Bianca Umali Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (; born March 2, 2000), professionally known as Bianca Umali, is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and endorser. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March ...

Miguel Tanfelix Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...

, Pauline Mendoza and

Kyline Alcantara Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipina singer, actress, dancer, host, and podcaster. Born in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Alcantara began acting at age seven and made her television debut in '' Star Circle Que ...

. It premiered on November 27, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Alyas Robin Hood''. The series concluded on August 3, 2018 with a total of 178 episodes. It was replaced by ''

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'' in its timeslot. The series is originally titled as ''Santa Santita''. It is streaming online on

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Premise

The story centers on twins Crisanta and Criselda. Criselda dies due to a

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but retains her spirit that is only visible to her sister Crisanta. Their bond starts to fall apart when they both fall in love with Diego. The rivalry between them builds up when their mother's affections are focused on Crisanta. When Criselda's emotions consume her and her soul finds another person's body to inhabit, she returns to take both her mother's affection and Diego's love.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay / Victoria Enriquez Magpantay *

as Diego Ocampo de Villa * Pauline Mendoza as Criselda "Crisel" Enriquez Magpantay / Amanda Enriquez Magpantay *

as Francheska "Cheska" Enriquez de Villa / Grace Akeem Nazar ;Supporting cast *

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version o ...

as Teresa Abaya-Bautista *

Marvin Agustin Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan (born January 29, 1979), known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur. Early life Agustin is the youngest and the only male child of Theresa and Danilo Cuyugan and has two older ...

as Raymond de Villa / Samuel Calderon *

Alfred Vargas Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born October 24, 1979), professionally known as Alfred Vargas, is a Filipino politician, actor, and model serving as the representative of Quezon City's 5th district since 2013. He previously served as a cit ...

as Allan Magpantay *

Carmina Villarroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. Personal life Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroe ...

as Geraldine Enriquez-Magpantay * Gloria Romero as Maria Anicia Enriquez *

Christopher de Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...

as Emmanuel "Manuel" de Villa *

Jeric Gonzales John Eric Salvanera Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), professionally known as Jeric Gonzales, is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, ''Protégé'', a reality based ''ar ...

as Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria *

Franchesca Salcedo Franchesca "Chesca" Abanador Salcedo, also known as Chesca Salcedo (born March 16, 2002) is a Filipina actress. She plays the role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in '' MariMar'', the legitimate daughter of Marimar Aldama and Sergio Santibañez. ...

as Norilyn "Nori" Salcedo / Frenny * Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Vincent De Jesus *

Sheree Bautista Cherry Hazel Sweet Faye Vidal Bautista (born as Cherry Hazel Vidal Agustin), popularly known as Sheree, is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, model, and painter. Born in Cagayan de Oro and raised in Bukidnon, she is a member of Viva Hot Babe ...

as Lilian Ocampo *

Raquel Monteza Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress. Career Monteza appeared in movies such as ''"What Am I Living For"'' (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, ''"Kapag may Gusot, may Lusot"'' (1973 ...

as Mildred Abaya ;Guest cast *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known as "NINO ESPEDI ...

as Noli Bautista *

Katrina Halili Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and commercial model of Chinese descent. She made her screen debut through the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' in 2003, and became more popular playing several rol ...

as Nida Generoso * Amalia Rosales as Dolores Amelia *

Rez Cortez Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director. Acting career Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in ''Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim''. ...

as an exorcism priest * Robert Ortega as Priest * Froilan Sales as Jericho * Mike Lloren as Delfin Claveria * Miggs Cuaderno as James Martinez *

Tina Paner Kristina "Tina" Paner (born August 2, 1971) is a Filipino actress and singer. Early life At a very young age, Paner's parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well. Her father Manny Paner was ...

as Azon Martinez * Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Victoria Magpantay *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as Tomas Magpantay *

Kelvin Miranda Kelvin Miranda (born January 8, 1999) is a Filipino actor, model and singer. Miranda is best known for his role as Mark Sta. Maria in the Netflix original film '' Dead Kids'' (2019) and the lead role in the GTV series ''The Lost Recipe'' ( ...

as John "Tembong" Enriquez * Brent Valdez as Jolo * Angela Evangelista as Olive Enriquez * Princess Guevarra as Madel Gutierrez * Tanya Gomez as Edna Gutierrez * Gerald Madrid as Dado *

Jenny Miller Jenny Miller (born February 5, 1980) is a Filipino actress. She is known on her role as Beverly Castro in the TV remake of the 1989 film ''Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' that aired on GMA Network in 2008 and she is currently a freelance artis ...

as Lerma *

Elle Ramirez Elle Ramirez (born in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, model, and dancer. She started her acting career when she joined '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break''. Career Ramirez auditioned for the Season 2 of GMA ...

as Jane * Lou Sison as Luisa * Angie Ferro as Amang Editha * Diva Montelaba as Linda *

Arra San Agustin Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer. She was one of the top 6 finalists of the sixth season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is currently a m ...

as young Geraldine *

Therese Malvar Therese Martin Alcala Malvar (born September 16, 2000) is a Filipina actress. Personal life and acting career Malvar is the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal José Protasio Riza ...

as young Teresa *

Empress Schuck Empress Karen Carreon Schuck-Guingona (born 19 February 1993), also known mononymously as Empress, is a Filipino actress, model, singer, dancer and fashion designer. Early life Schuck was born on 19 February 1993 in Quezon City to a Filipino- ...

as young Anicia * Ashley Cabrera as young Cheska * Jazz Yburan as young Crisan * Caprice Mendez as young Crisel and Cristiana Enriquez Magpantay * Seth dela Cruz as young Diego *

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as young Makoy * Roence Santos as Black Lady / Ganeva *

Eliza Pineda Maria Eliza Pineda Bautista (born August 23, 1995), or better known as Eliza Pineda, is a Filipino actress. Early career Pineda is an original talent of ABS-CBN from 2002 to 2017 whose she is also a former child actress in a various acting ski ...

as Patricia Gonzales * Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Jenny Ginez *

Ana Capri Ynfane Avanica (born April 24, 1979), known professionally as Ana Capri, is a Filipino actress. Career In 1996, Capri made her screen debut in ''Virgin People 2'', directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, where she acted alongside Sunshine Cruz, Sharmai ...

as Clara * Kenken Nuyad as Bugoy * Lollie Mara as Celia * Hannah Precillas as Manilyn *

Maureen Larrazabal Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model who is one of the popular and regular mainstays of the TV sitcom ''Bubble Gang'' of GMA Network. Before venturing into movie and television, Larraz ...

as Strong Beauty * Scarlet Petite as Suzy * Inah de Belen as Phoebe * Kevin Santos as Xander Liwanag * Jake Vargas as Darren Olivar *

Maricar de Mesa Maricar de Mesa (born November 3, 1979) is a Filipino actress known for her antagonistic roles in many TV series like ''Magkaibang Mundo'', ''Villa Quintana'', '' Once Upon a Kiss'', and others. She started her career in ''Bubble Gang'', as well ...

as Valerie Olivar * Lianne Valentin as Madeline *

Yasser Marta Yasser Marta (born July 28, 1996) is a Filipino actor, singer and model. He was one of the members of GMA’s all-male group One Up. Personal life Marta was born in Las Piñas to a Filipino mom and Portuguese father. He studies at Lyceum of t ...

as Andre *

Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a ...

as Maricar Akeem Nazar *

Ping Medina Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jos ...

as Obet * Tart Carlos as Gladys * Andrew Gan as Dalton *

Pekto Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He sta ...

as Olsec *

Dave Bornea Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley". Biography He was born in Visayas and ...

as Claudio Calderon * Luz Fernandez as Magda Liwanag

Ratings

According to

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' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''Kambal, Karibal'' earned an 8.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 13% rating. In National Urban Philippines Audience Shares, it got its highest rating on January 22, 2018 with a 42.3% rating. Due to its high ratings, the show was extended until August 2018.

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 7669406 2017 Philippine television series debuts 2018 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine supernatural television series Television shows set in the Philippines