''Legacy'' is a 2012

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 ...

series broadcast by

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. Directed by Jay Altarejos and

Andoy Ranay Andoy Lastrilla Ranay is a Filipino film and television director. Filmography as film director as director for TV/digital content References Filipino film directors Filipino television directors Living people Year of birth m ...

, it stars

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite. Early life Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpa ...

Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), popularly known as Lovi Poe, is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama seri ...

and Alessandra de Rossi. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Amaya''. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by '' Makapiling Kang Muli'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Main cast *

as Diana Calcetas *

as Natasha Alcantara * Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo * Geoff Eigenmann as Joshua "Josh" Castillo * Alessandra de Rossi as Bernadette Leviste * Mike Tan as Arturo "Third" San Jose III ;Supporting cast *

Eddie Garcia Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he ...

as Romualdo Alcantara *

Cherie Gil Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he ...

as Eva Altamirano-Alcantara *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco-Davao (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipina actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lorna, o ...

as Isabel Calcetas-Aragon *

Liza Lorena Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett (born October 31, 1949), known professionally as Liza Lorena, is a Philippine actress. She was a First Runner-Up in the Bb. Pilipinas pageant in 1966. Career Lorena was a flight stewardess (for PAL domestic ...

as Sofia Altamirano * Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste * Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin * Sam Pinto as Ciara Estuar *

Chariz Solomon Charyze Pagotan Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon (born August 22, 1989), is a Filipino actress, model, comedienne, singer, and who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program '' Startalk''. She appears in s ...

as Candy *

Mark Bautista Mark Arazo Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search ''Star for a Night'' where he placed thir ...

as Eboy * Ryza Cenon as Juliet ;Guest cast * Robert Seña as Cesar Alcantara *

Maria Isabel Lopez Maria Isabel Pagunsan Lopez—Melrod (born 19 August 1957), is a Filipina movie and television actress. Lopez was the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1982 titleholder and represented the Philippines in the 31st Miss Universe Pageant in Lima, Pe ...

as Lala Salcedo * Dennis Trillo as young Cesar Alcantara *

Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is currently a contract star of GMA Network. Career Ortaleza landed her first TV gig a ...

as young Eva Altamirano-Alcantara * Bianca King as young Isabel Calcetas-Aragon *

Sue Prado Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) is a Filipina character actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro'' and ''Barber's Tales'', among other roles on Philippine film, televis ...

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 Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1960) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Samartino's mother is Carmen Soriano, an actress and singer. Samartino's wife was Jo Ramos, a singer and daughter of former Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos. T ...

as Rowell *

Benedict Campos Benedict Campos is a Filipino television, film and theater actor, model and swimmer. He was born January 2, 1991, in Makati, Philippines. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background After graduating with a degree ...

as young Rowell *

Arthur Solinap Arthur Gonzales Solinap (born January 19, 1980) is a Filipino actor and model. He is known for his role as Robert in ''Pepito Manaloto''. Solinap's career began as a member of ''Abztract Dancers'' together with his cousin Dingdong Dantes. He ma ...

as Quintin * Bodie Cruz as Franco *

Bubbles Paraiso Pilar Angela D. Paraiso, or better known as Bubbles Paraiso (born July 24, 1984 in the Makati, Philippines), is a Filipino actress and the younger sister of actor Paolo Paraiso. She is currently seen on Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Channel ...

as Marie * Carla Abellana as herself *

Carlo Gonzales Jose Carlo Dela Cruz Gonzalez (born August 14, 1983) better known for his stage name Carlo Gonzales, is a Filipino actor who joined '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. Filmography Filmography Television References Ex ...

as Gary * Daisy Reyes as Maridess *

Gian Magdangal Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal
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as himself *

Jona Jona may refer to: * Jona, Switzerland, a village of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland * Jona (river), in the cantons of Zürich and St. Gallen in Switzerland * ''Jona'' (album), an album by Jona Viray People with the given name * Jo ...

as herself *

Aicelle Santos Aicelle Anne Coronel Santos-Zambrano (born February 24, 1985), is a Filipino singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress who. She has been known as the "First Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar", when she achieved eight straight wins in GMA Network's ...

as herself *

Maricris Garcia Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (), is a Filipina singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of ''Pinoy Pop Superstar''. She is the Philippines ...

as herself *

Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino Shamaine Buencamino (''née'' Centenera; born February 28, 1965) is a Filipina actress and mental health advocate who has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series and shows. Personal life She married Filipino actor Nonie Buencam ...

as Lydia *

Tom Olivar Ricardo Aranda Cellona, known by his stage name Tom Olivar (born April 26, 1963), is a film and television actor in the Philippines. Career He is one of the active character actors in Philippine films and TV series since the 1980s. He appeared ...

as Rogelio * Tim Yap as Justin * Victor Aliwalas as Von

Reception

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Legacy'' earned a 23.4% rating. While the final episode scored a 28.4% rating.

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

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 2187831 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Television shows set in the Philippines