Magpahanggang Wakas

*Magpahanggang Wakas*
Magpahanggang Wakas
	Title card
Also known as	I'll Never Say Goodbye
Genre	Drama; Romance; Revenge; Tragedy;
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios ; Gina Marissa Tagasa
Based on	Kastilyong Buhangin; by Mario O'Hara
Developed by	ABS-CBN Studios
Written by	Genesis Rodriguez; Tanya Winona Bautista; Abigail Junia; Dickson Comia; Michael Transfiguracion; Christine Marie Gara; Bridgette Ann Rebuca;
Directed by	FM Reyes; Raymund B. Ocampo;
Starring	Jericho Rosales; Arci Muñoz; John Estrada;
Opening theme	"Magpahanggang Wakas" by Piolo Pascual with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer	Arnie Mendaros
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak; Cory Vidanes; Laurenti Dyogi; Ruel Bayani
Producers	Narciso Y. Gulmatico, Jr.; Mavic Holgado-Oducayen†
Production locations	Manila, Philippines; Marinduque, Philippines; Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines;
Cinematography	Romeo Vitug
Editors	Kathryn Jerry Perez; Dennis Salgado;
Running time	30–38 minutes
Production company	RSB Drama Unit
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	September 19, 2016 –; January 6, 2017
Related
	Kastilyong Buhangin (film)

Magpahanggang Wakas (International title: I'll Never Say Goodbye / transl. Until the End) is a Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 1980 Philippine film Kastilyong Buhangin. Directed by FM Reyes and Raymond B. Ocampo, it stars Jericho Rosales, Arci Muñoz and John Estrada. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 19, 2016 to January 6, 2017, replacing Born for You^[2]^[3]^[4] and was replaced by A Love to Last.

Synopsis

Waldo del Mar shares a deep love with Aryann Castillo. Although both of them are young, their love for each other is undeniably genuine.

However, this changes when one night Waldo accidentally kills a man who'd attempted to rape Aryann. Waldo was convicted and was sent to prison. Feeling responsible for Waldo's misfortune, Aryann takes on different jobs to raise money to get him out of jail and meets Tristan, who helps her out.

Soon after being freed, Waldo faces the vengeful brother of the man he killed and was shot. He falls off a cliff. and drifts into the sea - everyone except Aryann believes him dead. After finally having accepted Waldo's death, Aryann moves on and is set to be wed to Tristan; matters are complicated when a still-alive Waldo crosses paths with Aryann.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Jericho Rosales as Engr. Ronualdo "Waldo" del Mar - King's brother, Kulas's son and Nenang's grandson.
Arci Muñoz as Atty. Aryann Castillo - Rosing's niece.
John Estrada as Tristan Lozado - Jenna's husband and Cheska's father.

Supporting cast

Gelli de Belen as Jenna Celis-Lozado - Tristan's wife and Cheska's mother.
Rita Avila as Rosita "Tyang Rosing" Natividad - Aryann's aunt.
Lito Pimentel as Nicolas "Kulas" del Mar - Waldo and King's father and Nenang's son.
Liza Lorena as Malena "Nenang" del Mar - Kulas's mother and Waldo and King's grandmother.
Danita Paner as Leila Asuncion
Maika Rivera as Cheska Lozado - Tristan and Jenna's daughter.
Jomari Angeles as Enrique "King" del Mar - Waldo's youngest brother, Kulas's youngest son and Nenang's youngest grandson
Marco Gumabao as Zachary "Zach" Flores - Simon's son.

Recurring cast

Ronaldo Valdez as Antonio "Tony" Sandoval
Yen Santos as Clarissa "Issa" Ordoñez - Dante's daughter.
Cris Villanueva as Simon Flores - Zach's father.

Guest cast

Allan Paule as Armand Natividad
Justin Cuyugan as Domingo "Dodong" Natividad
Eric Fructuoso as Tonio Rodriguez
Maila Gumila as Atty. Angela Vidal
David Chua as Nico Gomez
Precious Lara Quigaman as Gina Meyers
Jeric Raval as Dante Ordoñez - Issa's father.
Jojit Lorenzo as Percival "Percy" Moreno
Pinky Amador as Atty. Thea Galvez
Jennica Garcia as Angel Faustino
Manuel Chua as Kyle Faustino
Yves Flores as Marlon Miranda
Gilleth Sandico as Beth Miranda
Valerie Concepcion as Cassandra Flores

Reception

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(8:45PM PST)
PILOT EPISODE	FINALE EPISODE	PEAK	SOURCE
25.1%	27.0%	29.0% December 15, 2016	^[5]^[6]^[7]

Production

Tentative title

The series was first announced on April 27, 2016 with a tentative title, Never Ever Say Goodbye. In August 2016, the drama's title was changed to Magpahanggang Wakas.^[8]

Casting

Magpahanggang Wakas marks the return of Jericho Rosales on primetime after his successful series Bridges of Love made waves in different Latin American countries, including Peru. Arci Muñoz returns in her second primetime series after her successful portrayal as Norma Elizondo in Pasión de Amor, a Philippine adaptation of Pasión de Gavilanes by Telemundo.^[9] It is also Rita Avila's comeback project on ABS-CBN four years after Walang Hanggan.^[10] Meanwhile, the melodrama is also Gelli de Belen and Danita Paner's first major primetime project since after leaving TV5.

Timeslot

Magpahanggang Wakas replaced Born for You on September 19, 2016 in an earlier timeslot at 8:45 pm after FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.^[11] ABS-CBN decided to move Till I Met You's timeslot at 9:30 pm.

Re-runs

It aired re-runs on Jeepney TV from March 11, 2019 to May 3, 2019 replacing Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin; and from June 22, 2020 to October 9, 2020 replacing the re-run of Princess and I.

Magpahanggang Wakas re-aired on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and A2Z's Zuper Hapon from April 5, 2021 to July 23, 2021 replacing the re-run of The Good Son and was replaced by the re-run of Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.

References

^ "I'll Never Say Goodbye".
^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (June 30, 2016). "Danita Paner to have a primetime show on ABS-CBN". Push. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (July 1, 2016). "Is Gelli de Belen open to working with husband Ariel Rivera at the Kapamilya network?". Push. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (June 29, 2016). "Marco Gumabao is praying for a love team partner that will click with fans". Push. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 – MONDAY)". abscbnpr.com. September 20, 2016. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "National TV Ratings (December 13–15, 2016)". Archived from the original on December 20, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JANUARY 6-8, 2017)". abscbnpr.com. January 9, 2016. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "Unang serye ni Arci at Jericho, may bagong nang titulo!". news.abscbn.com. August 25, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
^ "Magpahanggang Wakas shows love that withstands the test of time". abscbnpr.com. September 11, 2016. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "'Magpahanggang Wakas' director opens up about working with wife Rita Avila". news.abscbn.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
^ "ABS-CBN Primetime Bida: Simula ngayong September 19, 2016!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.

External links

[1] "I'll Never Say Goodbye".

[2] Lastrilla, Gary Ann (June 30, 2016). "Danita Paner to have a primetime show on ABS-CBN". Push. Retrieved July 2, 2016.

[3] Lastrilla, Gary Ann (July 1, 2016). "Is Gelli de Belen open to working with husband Ariel Rivera at the Kapamilya network?". Push. Retrieved July 2, 2016.

[4] Lastrilla, Gary Ann (June 29, 2016). "Marco Gumabao is praying for a love team partner that will click with fans". Push. Retrieved July 2, 2016.

[5] "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 – MONDAY)". abscbnpr.com. September 20, 2016. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[6] "National TV Ratings (December 13–15, 2016)". Archived from the original on December 20, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[7] "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JANUARY 6-8, 2017)". abscbnpr.com. January 9, 2016. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[8] "Unang serye ni Arci at Jericho, may bagong nang titulo!". news.abscbn.com. August 25, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.

[9] "Magpahanggang Wakas shows love that withstands the test of time". abscbnpr.com. September 11, 2016. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[10] "'Magpahanggang Wakas' director opens up about working with wife Rita Avila". news.abscbn.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.

[11] "ABS-CBN Primetime Bida: Simula ngayong September 19, 2016!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.

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