( / international title: ''Envy'') is a 2017

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

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. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel and a 1987 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, r ...

, it stars

Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer and actress. She rose to prominence after competing in the reality singing competition '' Popstar Kids'' in 2005. San Jose is one of the best-selling recording artists ...

and

Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quia ...

. It premiered on January 30, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on April 12, 2017 with a total of 53 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

Santina is forced to work after the death of her aunt. She will work for Diony who eventually sends Santina to school and treats her like a daughter. Diony will later adopt Angeli leading Santina and Angeli to vie for Diony's son, Ephraim's love.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Santina "Tina" Marquez-Esquivel *

as Ephraim Sta. Maria Esquivel ;Supporting cast *

Martin del Rosario Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of '' Pin ...

as Francisco "Francis / Kiko" Garela * LJ Reyes as Angeli "Geli" Martinez / Esquivel *

Ara Mina Hazel Pascual Reyes Klenk Mathay-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina-Almarinez, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Awar ...

as Mariz Alejo-Zimmerman *

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino actress. She is known as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'' and as Miss Minchin in the 1995 live-action r ...

as Diony Sta. Maria-Esquivel *

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as Cesar Esquivel *

Allan Paule Allan Paule De Guzman (born December 24, 1963, in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor. Paule has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. Paule also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa's 1st ...

as Hector Marquez * Geleen Eugenio as Yoleng Sta. Maria *

Janna Dominguez Jamie Ann Quisumbing Angeles (born March 11, 1990) professionally known as Janna Dominguez, is a Filipino actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Maria in ''Pepito Manaloto'' (2010–present). Career Dominguez began her career i ...

as Chona Garela * Lharby Policarpio as Boggs * Koreen Medina as Laureen ;Guest cast * Kyle Ocampo as younger Geli * Marc Justin Alvarez as younger Ephraim *

Ar Angel Aviles Ar Angel Aviles (born October 13, 2003) is a Filipino actress, known for ''Magpakailanman'' and ''Destiny Rose''. The first Philippine TV series that she first appeared in GMA Network, GMA was ''Rhodora X'' which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras ...

as younger Tina *

Candy Pangilinan Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs " ...

as Liza Marquez *

Leanne Bautista Leanne Amber Rafol Bautista (born October 14, 2010) is a Filipinos, Filipina child actress. She is best known as Kat Kat from the 2016 Television in the Philippines, Filipino television series ''Juan Happy Love Story.'' Career Bautista began h ...

as Glenda Esquivel * Elle Ramirez as Macy Montenegro * Kiko Matos as Manny Sotto *

Eunice Lagusad Eunice Michaella Lagusad (; born May 18, 1998) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. She is popularly known as Charming in the hit TV drama series ''Princess Charming''. She is currently a freelance actress but is mostly seen in GMA Network. Ca ...

as Elma * Carmen Del Rosario as Lydia * Leandro Baldemor as Conrad Alejo *

Sheree Sheree is an English female given name. It might come from the French ''chérie'', meaning ''darling'' (from the past participle of the verb ''chérir'', ''to cherish''). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing th ...

as Arlene Garela-Alejo * Afi Africa as Britney * Gee Canlas as Siony * Prince Clemente as Ephraim's friend * Joemarie Nielsen as Ephraim's friend * Eian Rances as Ephraim's friend * Kim Rodriguez as Julie * David Licauco as Aiden * Ge Villamil as Maring

Episodes

Production

Principal photography commenced on September 30, 2016. Filming concluded on April 6, 2017.

Accolades

References

External links

* * 2017 Philippine television series debuts 2017 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine television series based on films Television series about families Television shows set in Quezon City Long stubs with short prose {{Philippines-drama-tv-prog-stub