Esperanza (TV series)
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Esperanza was a TV series in the Philippines from 1997-1999 and was shown on ABS-CBN.
[edit] Credited cast
- Judy Ann Santos as Esperanza
- Wowie de Guzman as Anton
- Marvin Agustinas Danilo
- Piolo Pascual as Brian
- Angelika dela Cruz as Cecile
- Charo Santos-Concio
- Dante Rivero
- Sylvia Sanchez
- Rosa Rosal
- Bembol Roco
- Joel Torre
- Tanya Garcia
[edit] Plot
The series follows Esperanza's search for her real mother (Charo Santos-Concio) - separate at birth, due to a bus accident - her life struggles and her love story with Anton (Wowie de Guzman), a farmer turned rich kid. She was being mistreated by her stepmother (Sylvia Sanchez) while her stepfather (Joel Torre) did nothing to help her. After all the pain and suffering, she finally gets reunited with her real mother and family.
[edit] Ratings
Esperanza, which is a come back for Philippine TV actress Judy Ann Santos after the dynastic reign of a past noontime drama series "Mara Clara". The drama series also made a mark on Philippine television as it posted 58% overall rating in Mega Manila, the highest ever in record in the Philippines.
Total nationwide ratings (AGB Nielsen Philippines)
- Premiere episode: 46.9%
- Average weekly rating (1997 - 1999): 55%
- Final episode: 65.3%
Total Mega Manila ratings (AGB Nielsen Philippines)
- Premiere episode: 41.5%
- Average weekly rating (1997-1999): 54.3%
- Final Episode: 58%