''Pieta'' is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

series broadcast by

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...

. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by

Toto Natividad Federico Natividad (July 19, 1957 – April 27, 2021), professionally known as Toto Natividad, was a Filipino film editor, director and politician. Career Film In 2019, Natividad began work on what would become his last project, a disaster film c ...

and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars

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Nikki Gil Monica Pauline "Nikki" Santos Gil-Albert (; born August 23, 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model, and video jockey. She is known for being part of the afternoon remake of '' Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta'' (2008–2009) and, in 2009, f ...

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Jestoni Alarcon Anthony Jesus Solero Alarcon (born January 10, 1964), known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal from 2004 to 2007. In 20 ...

and

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. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by ''

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: Bud Brothers''.

Synopsis

''Pieta'' tells the story of Amanda and her son Rigor. Once she discovers that she is pregnant, Amanda struggles to build a better future for her child. When her son Rigor commits a crime at a young age, Amanda decides to protect him by taking the fall. While she spends many years in prison, Rigor is slowly dragged into a life of violence. Amanda returns home after being released only to see her son turn into her worst nightmare.

Cast and characters

1983 original movie cast

Ace Vergel Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar (November 20, 1954 – December 15, 2007), better known by his stage name Ace Vergel, was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Verge ...

as Rigor *

Charito Solis Rosario Violeta Hernández Solís (October 6, 1935 – January 9, 1998), professionally known as Charito Solís, was a Filipino film actress. She was considered among the major dramatic film actresses in the Philippines, with a career spannin ...

as Amanda *

Vivian Velez Vivian Zapata Rodriguez (born May 21, 1960), known professionally as Vivian Velez, is a Filipino actress who previously served as Director General of Film Academy of the Philippines. As one of the radio host of the 8TriMedia's weekly program c ...

as Martha *

Luis Gonzales Luis Franco Mercado (June 21, 1928 – March 15, 2012) also known as Luis Gonzales, was a Filipino actor who appeared in more than 100 films during his career, most of them by Sampaguita Pictures. He worked with various celebrities such as Lol ...

as Delfin *Johnny Wilson as Don Jose/Miguel

Series cast

;Main cast *

as Amanda Tupaz *

as Rigor Tupaz *

as Guia V. Angeles *

as Martha *

as Miguel Alcona *

as Delfin Torres ;Supporting cast *

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as Efren *

Erich Gonzales Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (; ), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, a ...

as Ella * Janus del Prado as Boyong *

Jairus Aquino Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino film actor, actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''. Aquino appeared in several television advertisements before his first television ...

as Toto *

Niña Dolino Niña Dolino (born October 26, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Filmography Television Film References External links * Star Magic Actresses from Cebu Filipino film actresses Filipino television actresses 1982 births Living peo ...

as Jessa *

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as Frank *

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as Geron *

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as Kakai *

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as Kabo *Lyka Ugarte as Helga

Guest cast

Alessandra De Rossi Alessandra de Rossi (born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone on July 19, 1984) is a Filipino actress and writer. Known for her dramatic and comedic performances in independent film and television, she made her screen debut in the comedy series ''! ...

as Young Amanda *

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez "Joross" Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of '' Star Circle Quest''. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Joross Gamboa' ...

as Young Delfin *

Baron Geisler Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur of German-American descent. One of the most controversial actors in the Philippines, Geisler's career has been characterized by critical and popular acclaim ...

as Young Miguel *Gemmae Custodio as Young Martha *Nikki Bagaporo as Young Jessa *Andrew Muhlach as Young Efren *

Paul Salas Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998), popularly known by his stage name Paul Salas, is a Filipino actor, model, and vlogger. Early life He is the eldest son of Michelle Solinap and Universal Motion dancer Jim Salas. He graduated fro ...

as Young Rigor *Steven Fermo as Young Boyong *

Fred Payawan Fred Payawan (born March 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. He is a co-housemate with PBB Teen Edition. He is one of Gerald Anderson's bestfriends, from whom he met in PBB Teen Edition. He is part of ABS-CBN Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communi ...

as Young Geron *Tanya Gomez as Irma *

Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business ...

as Tita Ganda *Crispin Pineda as Mang Tomas *

Enrique Gil Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor and dancer. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as '' Mula sa Puso'', '' Budoy'', '' Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan ang Puso'' and '' She's the One ...

as Harold *Jeffrey Santos as Jake *Lance Raymundo as Turko *

Mon Confiado Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, stage (theatre), theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late vet ...

as Lucas *Michael Conan as Exis *

Evangeline Pascual Evangeline Louise Ancheta Pascual (born November 30, 1956) is a Filipino actress, artist, radio host and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 and represented the Philippines at Miss World 1973 where she pla ...

as Lilia *Charles Christianson as Tony Boag *Lauren Novero as Toro *Dante Javier as the Barangay Chairman *Ynez Veneracion as Isidra "Ising" Calingasan *

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy (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 of S ...

as Young Ising *Jacq Yu as Kai

References

External links

* * {{ABS-CBN Local Film Franchise 2008 Philippine television series debuts 2009 Philippine television series endings 2000s Philippine television series ABS-CBN drama series Philippine action television series Philippine romance television series Television shows based on Philippine comics Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines