''Ningning'' () is a 2015 Philippine

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, starring Jana Agoncillo. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from July 27, 2015 to January 15, 2016, replacing '' Oh My G!'' and was replaced by ''

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Plot

The series shows life through the eyes of a little girl named Ningning. Born in a secluded island called Isla Baybay, Ningning grew up living a simple life with her father Dondon, her mother Lovely, and her grandmother Mamay. As a fisherman, Dondon barely earns enough to make ends meet but the constant support and love of his family makes him feel like the richest man in the world. Through their love for each other, everyday in Ningning's life seems happy and content. As fate would have it, a strong typhoon ravished the island and destroyed the boat by which Dondon makes his living. This forced the family to leave for the city to find a better life. Although faced with many challenges in their life in the city, Ningning and her family showed that though hope, perseverance, love of family and friends, all things are achievable. Through the eyes of Ningning the world takes on an innocent perception full of beautiful relationships, second chances, forgiveness, and love.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Jana Agoncillo as Maningning "Ningning" Angeles * Josh de Guzman as Macario "Macmac" Bautista * Beauty Gonzalez as Lovely Sylvestre-Angeles * Ketchup Eusebio as Adonis "Dondon" Angeles *

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as Pacita "Mamay" Angeles

Supporting cast

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as Joseph "Otep" Cruz * Tanya Garcia as Alicia "Isha" Demetion-Bautista * Nyoy Volante as Johnny Bautista * Rommel Padilla as Crisanto "Mang Cris" Garcia * Ria Atayde as Teacher Hope Cruz * Mercedes Cabral as Evaporada "Eva" Herrera-Cruz * Pooh as Jewel "J-Lo" Buenaflor * Maris Racal as Niña Buenaflor * Freddie Webb as Francisco "Lolo Kiko" Cruz * Marco Gumabao as Pido Cruz * Epifania "Direk Panying" Limon as Indang * Vangie Labalan as Aling Candy

Guest cast

* Nonie Buencamino as Iking Sylvestre * Aiko Climaco as Cristina Morales * Karl Medina as Peter "Mamang Lobo" Peñalosa * Alfonso Yñigo Delen as Carlo * Anita Linda as Lola Adelina

References

External links

* *{{IMDb title, 5011034 ABS-CBN drama series Philippine comedy television series 2015 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows Television shows filmed in the Philippines