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produced and distributed by

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and

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. It stars Annabelle Rama as Esme, an abrasive, loudmouth mother, and

Ruffa Gutierrez Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 199 ...

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-spoken daughter from the

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. Together they go through a series of antics and mishaps that eventually shapes their relationship for the better.

Plot

Esmeralda "Esme" Fajardo, a spirited and ultra-liberal teenager from Cebu, moves to Manila for college. She falls in love with Waldo (Gutierrez), a charming gentleman who reciprocates her feelings. Their secret meetings lead to Esme becoming pregnant, causing her to stop her studies. Forced to live with Waldo, Esme discovers he is cheating on her. After a violent confrontation, she leaves him and takes on various odd jobs to support herself. After several months, Esme gives birth to her daughter, Abbey. Sadly, she decides to give Abbey to her relatives, who are migrating to the United States, hoping that Abbey will have a better life there. Twenty-seven years later, Esme has become a wealthy jewelry trader. She is ecstatic to hear that her daughter Abbey, now a liberal New Yorker, is returning to the Philippines. Esme, who now has two sons, Boboy (de Vera) and Pipo (Escudero) from different fathers, welcomes Abbey into her real family. Esme's confrontations with people around her, including her son's secret girlfriend and a rival neighbor, lead to humorous yet violent situations. These constant battles eventually tear her family apart. However, when Esme suffers a heart attack, her sons and daughter reunite with her and forgive her for all the trouble she has caused. After several weeks in the hospital, Esme recovers but remains brash. She decides to meet her long-lost husband. Three months later, Abbey returns to the United States, only to be surprised by her mother, who follows her and plans to live with her in New York City.

Cast

as Abbey Gail Fajardo *

Annabelle Rama Annabelle Rama de Gutiérrez (born October 31, 1952), commonly known as Annabelle Rama, is a Filipino actress and talent manager with Spanish and Chinese descent. She is a native of Cebu and the wife of the 1960s Philippine cinema matinee idol ...

as Adult Esmeralda Fajardo *

Rhian Ramos Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (born October 3, 1990), known as Rhian Ramos (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. Life and career Rhian Denise Ramos Howell was born in Makati on October 3, 1990 to Gareth H ...

as Teenage Esmeralda Fajardo *

JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...

as Boboy *

Michelle Madrigal Michelle Madrigal Gaspar (born November 4, 1988) is a Filipino Americans, Filipino and American former actress. She was a finalist of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN reality talent search, ''Star Circle Quest''. She has a younger sister named Mica ...

as Maureen *

Martin Escudero Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si ...

as Pipo *

Iwa Moto Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name , is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent s ...

as Vivian *

Eugene Domingo Eugenia "Eugene" Roxas Domingo-Bottoni (; born July 23, 1971), is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as the "Comedy ...

as Marilou *

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...

as Teenage Waldo * Eddie Gutierrez as Adult Waldo *

Khryss Adalia Khryss Adalia (October 2, 1946 – October 13, 2008) was a Filipino film, television, and stage director, writer, and actor. Career Khryss Adalia started in the entertainment industry as a scriptwriter for the 1982 movie ''Diosa'' and as a dubbi ...

as Homer *

Chariz Solomon Charyze Solomon Pagotan (born August 22, 1989), professionally known as Chariz Solomon, is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her work on various programs produced by GMA Network. She has been a regular cast member of '' Bubble Gang'' s ...

as Precy *

Bubbles Paraiso Pilar Angela D. Paraiso, or better known as Bubbles Paraiso (born July 24, 1984), is a Filipino actress and the younger sister of actor Paolo Paraiso. She is currently seen on Kapamilya Channel. In 2025, Paraiso's social media post differentiatin ...

as Karen *

Vangie Labalan Maria Cristina Labalan (born January 20, 1943), known professionally as Vangie Labalan is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach, and voice actress. Life Maria Cristina Labalan was born on January 20, 1943 in Bago, Negros Occidental. She is ...

as Lumeng *Tessie Villarama as Chuchay

References

External links

* {{Jose Javier Reyes 2008 films Regal Entertainment films GMA Pictures films 2008 comedy-drama films 2000s Tagalog-language films Films set in the Philippines Philippine comedy-drama films