''Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka'' (, international title: ''Keeping You In My Heart'') 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 ...

. Starring

Judy Ann Santos Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines, and is known for her dramatic and comedic roles in blockbusters and independent films, as w ...

and

Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, television host, comedian and film producer. Pascual began a career in 1993 after landing a bit role in the film ''The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help ...

, it aired on the network's Primetime Combo-Nalo line up from June 18, 2001 to February 14, 2003.

Premise

A young woman named Patricia is trying to find true acceptance and love from her father (

Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television presenter, and politician. He hosted the game shows ''The Weakest Link'', '' Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', '' 1 vs. 100'', '' Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!'', and '' ...

). After being born out of wedlock she must also succumb to get through her daily emotional ordeals such as her complicated family life with her mother and drunken lover her cruel stepsister and her grandmother. She will fall in love in the process with Jordan a young man who will fall for her heart. But will their love story get a happily ever after? The story revolves around Patricia (

) and her search for a comfortable life. Patricia, born out of wedlock to parents Armand Montecillo (

) and his secretary-turned-lover Nieves Quevado (

Zsa Zsa Padilla Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman. Referred to as the "''Divine Diva''", Padilla is recognized as one of the top female recording artists in th ...

), had to face various challenges and tribulations, including living with an alcoholic abusive stepfather Abner (

Pen Medina Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...

) and experiencing cruelty from her step sister Sheila (

Julia Clarete Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette (born September 24, 1979), better known by her screen name Julia Clarete (), is a Filipino singer, actress, and television host. She is best known as one of the co-hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', the longest r ...

). However, hope arrives as she meets Jordan (

) who promises eternal love. Patricia and Jordan marry and face the wounds of their pasts. Can greed and power destroy others or can love and determination heal all types of wounds? In the end, Patricia is revealed to be the long-lost biological daughter of Armand with Mayla (

Coney Reyes Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipino film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Reyes made her acting debut in the 1974 film ''Return of the ...

), who was initially her stepmother. Nieves is actually Patricia's adoptive mother who had a son with Armand, named Chandro (

Romnick Sarmenta Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor, film producer and professor. Noted for his performances in a range of genres across film and television, he began his career a ...

) was stole by Dr. Enriquez ( Timmy Cruz) she's adoptive mother. Meanwhile, Sheila, believed to be Armand and Mayla's daughter, is actually the long-lost biological daughter of Star (

Cherie Gil Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil (), was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") " ( ...

Cast

;Lead cast *

as Patricia Montecillo-Villamines *

as Jordan Villamines ;Main cast *

as Mayla Lizandro-Montecillo - Patricia (biological), Sheila (adoptive) & Adrian's mother, but she's supposed to be a stepmother of Patricia in first scene. *

as Armand Montecillo † - Chandro, Patricia & Adrian's father and Sheila's adoptive father *

as Nieves Quevedo-Pacheco † - Patricia (adoptive), Abby & Chandro's mother. *

as Sheila Montecillo-Samonte - Star's biological daughter *

John Lloyd Cruz John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor. Regarded as the "''King of Contemporary Cinema''" by the media, Cruz has top-billed several box-office successes. He has more than ten films with box office grosses of ₱100 mill ...

as Adrian Montecillo † - younger son of Mayla & Armand, also a younger brother of Patricia (biological) & Sheila (adoptive) and Chandro's younger half-brother. *

Armida Siguion-Reyna Armida P. de Siguion-Reyna (born Armida Ponce-Enrile; November 4, 1930February 11, 2019) was a Filipina singer, film and stage actress, producer and television show host. She was the chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classificati ...

† as Lourdes Lizandro † - Mayla's mother and Adrian, Patricia (biological) and Sheila (adoptive)'s grandmother *

† as Star - Sheila's biological mother. *

Mark Gil Raphael John Gil Eigenmann (September 25, 1961 – September 1, 2014), known professionally as Mark Gil, was a Filipino actor. Gil was often cast as a main villain in Philippine action films that was popular during the late '80s to the early 20 ...

† as Mr. De Guzman - Abby's father. *

Rosemarie Gil Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (; born March 9, 1942), known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles. Early life Gil was born in Q ...

as Emilia Villamines - Jordan and Dante's mother and also Patricia's mother-in-law. ;Also as main cast *

Angelica Panganiban Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, she is recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actr ...

as Abby De Guzman - Nieves's younger daughter from Mr. De Guzman. *

Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters and television productions, she has received numerous accolades, including two Durban Internati ...

as Becky Pagsisisihan - Patricia's godmother. *

Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born September 3, 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his perform ...

as Eman Dela Cruz - son of Arsing from his first wife. *

as Chandro † - Dra. Enriquez's adoptive son, but also he's a biological son of Armand & Nieves and Patricia's long-lost half-brother. * Timmy Cruz as Dra. Enriquez - Chandro (adoptive) and Adelaine's mother. *

Isabel Granada Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto Ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer and Isabel Villarama, a ...

† as Adelaine Enriquez † - Dra. Enriquez's daughter and also she's a long-lost biological daughter of Franco. ;Supporting cast * Priscilla Almeda as Joey † * Steven Alonzo as Adrian's friend * Jackie Castillejos as Cleo † *

Menggie Cobarrubias Domingo "Menggie" Cobarrubias (August 10, 1951 – March 26, 2020) was a Filipino actor who appeared in approximately 200 television shows and films. Cobarrubias received a Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1979 fil ...

† as Ramil * Alma Concepcion as Benilda Villamines * Mymy Davao as Elaine * Hazel Espiñosa as Gemma Rose - Arsing's second wife. *

Daniel Fernando Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019. Early life Fernando served as the Sangguniang Kabataan, Kabataang Barangay Chair ...

as Tonying - He's knows the truth about Patricia, Chandro and Shelia's true identities. * Vivian Foz as Evelyn * Glenda Garcia as Lani's mother * Gino Paul Guzman as Red Bernardo *

Kathleen Hermosa Michelle Kathleen Hermosa Orille-Santos (; born April 21, 1981) is a Filipino actress. She is the sister of Kristine Hermosa and sister-in-law of Oyo Boy Sotto. Career She began her showbiz career in the 1990s, starring in a youth-oriente ...

as Babette *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor and comedian. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Masarap ang Unang Kagat'' (1998) with Karla Estrada and Sabrina M., ''Soltera'' (1999) starr ...

as Dr. Neil Guanzon *

Cherry Lou Cherry Lou Maglasang - Kyriacou (born December 30, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Biography Born in Ozamiz City to mother Lucile Maglasang and Galileo Maglasang, both notable entrepreneurs in the area, she was the second of four sisters in her fam ...

as Julie * Manjo del Mundo as Prison Warden * Aiza Marquez as Lani * Aya Medel as Dante's mistress *

as Abner Pacheco - Nieves' drunk husband. * Melissa Mendez as Nelia Domingo - Carlo's aunt and also Patricia's godmother. * Matthew Mendoza as Dante Villamines - Jordan's elder brother and also Patricia's brother-in-law. * L.A. Mumar as Carlo Samonte * Belinda Panelo as Isabel Borromeo *

Lito Pimentel Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel. Early life and career Pimentel's career began in the early 1980s ...

as Arsing Dela Cruz - Eman's father. * Efren Reyes Jr. as Mr. Tordesillas * RJ Rosales † as Dexter Tolentino *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1930 in Mandaue) is a Filipino actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first hea ...

as Lolita Quevedo - Nieves's mother and Patricia (adoptive) Abby & Chandro (biological)'s grandmother. * Jeffrey Santos as Virgo de Padua * Michael Conan as Fadz * Leni Santos as Elena *

Monsour del Rosario Manuel Monsour Tabib del Rosario III (born May 11, 1962) is a Filipino actor, martial artist, producer, businessman, and politician. He is popularly known as a Filipino taekwondo champion and actor who starred in several Filipino and internat ...

as Mario † - Jordan and Patricia's Friend as Long Life. ;Recurring, extended and guest casts *

Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...

as Epoy *

Jennifer Sevilla Jennifer Sevilla-Go (born May 14, 1974) is a Filipino actress in movies and television shows. She was a former member of '' That's Entertainment''. Career Sevilla started her Philippine showbiz career at age seven in a ''Jack 'n Jill'' snack f ...

as Dr. Escoto * Maricar Fernandez as Wendy - a

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contact by Chandro to have sex photo in a Hotel Room with Jordan. *

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the histor ...

as Franco Dequiros Montecillo - Adelaine's biological father. * Vic Vargas † as Mr. Villamines * Ann Villegas as Shiela's Cellmate * Dick Ysrael † as Tats

Production

In 2001, ABS-CBN reached its peak with its "timeless and memorable" telenovelas ''

Pangako Sa 'Yo ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (, international title: ''The Promise'') is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It stars Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. It aired on the network's evening line up from November 13, 2000 ...

'' and '' Recuerdo de Amor''. The series united fellow actors Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual after their successful team-up in the phenomenal drama '' Esperanza'' the series would also be remembered as one of their chronicled team ups before their future roles especially the Award Winning Soap ''

Sa Piling Mo ''Sa Piling Mo'' (International title: ''Here With Me'' / ) is a 2006 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Trina N. Dayrit and Rory Quintos, it stars Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. It aired on the ne ...

'' in 2006. The series also served acclaim for Award Winning veteran actors

and

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0350452 ABS-CBN drama series 2001 Philippine television series debuts 2003 Philippine television series endings 2000s Philippine television series Television series by Star Creatives Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines