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series which was broadcast by

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. Starring

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and

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, it aired from April 23, 2007 to August 31, 2007, replacing '' Sana Maulit Muli'' on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. The series was loosely based on Mike De Leon's 1985 film, '' Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'', an adaptation of Nerissa Cabral's earlier

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version of the same name. It is streaming online on

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Every Tuesdays To Saturdays 1:00am to 3:00am Back To Back Per 5 Episodes.

Plot

Ariston (

Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The We ...

) and Agnes (

Dina Bonnevie Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie-Savellano (, formerly Sotto and Penson; January 27, 1961), known by her stage name Dina Bonnevie, is an actress in the Philippines. Before joining Philippine showbiz, Bonnevie was first runner-up in the Miss Magnolia 19 ...

) marry, and their children Noel (

) and Melanie (

) become step-siblings after the marriage. Although Melanie hopes that Noel will be a protective older brother, he dislikes her because he thinks that she and her mother replaced his mother in his father's heart. They bicker, and their relationship worsens when Ariston favors Melanie over his son. Ceding, the family nanny (

Amy Austria Esmeralda Diaz Tuazon (born December 13, 1961), known professionally as Amy Austria-Ventura, is a Filipino film and television actress. Austria is recognized as one of the defining actresses in Philippine cinema. She has won a FAMAS Award, 2 ...

), is unusually dedicated to Noel. Noel is driven to continue his studies in

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; he meets Cynthia (

Jodi Santamaria Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...

), his best friend Bryan's (

DJ Durano Thaddeus Presbitero Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), also known as his stage name DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer and recording artist. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainment'' ...

) sister, who has

bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of Depression (mood), depression and periods of abnormally elevated Mood (psychology), mood that last from days to weeks each. If the elevat ...

. Cynthia is in love with Noel, but her love is unrequited. Noel gets in a car accident in Australia, and the family rushes to his side. He and Melanie fall in love as she takes care of him, but their parents are opposed to the relationship. Ceding admits to Agnes that she is Noel's mother; Ariston is not his father, but his half-brother. Although Ariston throws her out for breaking her promise to his father, he takes her back and promises to tell Noel the truth someday. Noel nurtures his relationship with Melanie, but Cynthia is determined to win him. When Agnes dies of a heart attack, Cynthia withholds the news from Noel, thereby creating a rift between him and Melanie. Noel visits Agnes' grave, and promises to protect Melanie. Ariston dies in an accident before he can reveal the truth about his and Noel's relationship. Melanie sees the death of their parents as punishment for her love with Noel, and breaks up with him; Noel, however, is appointed her legal guardian. Melanie graduates with honors; a misunderstanding during her graduation party results in her impulsive decision to marry Ronald (

Bobby Andrews Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...

), the son of wealthy and powerful Arnold Santillian (

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). Noel and Melanie find themselves in unhappy marriages. Ronald abuses the pregnant Melanie who later on miscarries, and Cynthia's insecurities tax Noel's good nature. Noel and Melanie are co-workers, and bond again. They find refuge in their friendship; Ronald and Cynthia have an affair, and their encounter is caught on camera and becomes a sex tape. Ronald uses the footage to blackmail Cynthia, hoping that Noel's life will be worse than his own. Moody (

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) discovers the video and tells Melanie, who decides to keep it secret. Ronald exposes it, leaving everyone connected to him and Cynthia stunned by the scandal. Noel and Melanie file for divorce &

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from their respective spouses, and Cynthia tries to burn down Ronald's house in revenge. She is admitted to a mental hospital, where she meets Dr. Victor Hizon (

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). Years later, Noel and Melanie reunite and marry. Soon after Melanie learns she is pregnant, however, Ronald and Cynthia reappear seeking revenge. Arnold's business is bankrupt, and he blames Ronald. Melanie gives Arnold and Elaine (

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) money from her mother's estate. Arnold accuses Melanie of murdering Ronald, and Noel believes that he broke his promise to Agnes to protect Melanie. Cynthia, who has avenged Ronald for destroying her marriage to Noel, kidnaps Noel and Melanie's newborn child and renames him Ernest. Four years later, Rodney comes forward as a witness of Ronald's murder by Cynthia. She is arrested, and Melanie is released. Bryan tells Noel that Cynthia has his son. Ernest recognizes Cynthia as his mother, and refuses to warm up to his biological parents. Melanie becomes a maid to be close to Ernest, and Victor commits suicide. Noel finally discovers that Ceding is his mother; angry at first, he accepts her. Cynthia, however, is unwilling to tell Ernest about his biological parents. They are having a heart-to-heart talk on the prison roof when Melanie arrives, followed by Bryan and Noel. After taking Ernest hostage, she eventually releases the child and commits suicide. Noel and Melanie finally live peacefully with Ernest, Ceding, and Moody.

Cast

Main cast

as Melanie Kulani-Borromeo *

as Noel Borromeo

Supporting cast

as Ariston Borromeo *

as Agnes Kulani-Borromeo *

as Ceding *

as Ronald Santillian *

Jodi Sta. Maria Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...

as Cynthia Bermudez-Hizon *

Nikki Valdez Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip t ...

as Recy, Melanie's best friend *

as Bryan Bermudez, Noel's best friend *

as Moody, Ariston's new maid *

as Arnold Santillian *

as Elaine Santillian, Arnold's wife *

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member ...

as Vanessa Santillian, Ronald's younger sister *

Victor Basa Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2''. Victor is the middle child of three, with a younger brother and older sis ...

as Miguel, Ceding's nephew *

Joem Bascon Joseph Emmanuel Bascon, popularly known by the stage name Joem Bascon, (born August 29, 1986) is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor under Regal Entertainment and Viva Artists Agency. Career Bascon's first relevance in the e ...

as Anton, Vanessa's boyfriend *

as Dr. Victor Hizon, Cynthia's psychiatrist

Guest appearances

Sam Concepcion Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host. Concepcion emerged as the winner for the Big Division of the first season of ''Little Big Star'' in April 2006. Concepcion currently h ...

as young Noel *

Julia Barretto Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), better known for her screen name Julia Barretto (), is a Filipino actress and model. Dubbed as the “''Drama Princess''” of her generation by various media outlet, Barretto was inducte ...

as young Melanie *Lailani Navarro as Dianne Bermudez, Bryan's wife *Josh Ivan Morales as Roderick Suarez

References

External links

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Unofficial episode guide
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