Ligaw na Bulaklak

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Ligaw na Bulaklak
Format Drama, Soap opera
Directed by Andoy Ranay
Starring Roxanne Guinoo
Sid Lucero
Country of origin Flag of the Philippines Philippines
Language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English
Broadcast
Original channel ABS-CBN
Original airing May 26, 2008

Ligaw na Bulaklak (lit. Wild Flower) is an afternoon series of ABS-CBN, replacing Prinsesa ng Banyera on May 26, 2008.[1][2][3]

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[edit] Plot

It begins in the 80s, a time considered to be the peak of horse race betting. Lea is the daughter of a gambling man named Dennis, (Nonie Buencamino), and his wife Marilyn (Jodi Sta. Maria). Marilyn is actually in love with Mon (Isko Moreno). When Lea contracts dengue, Dennis finds out that his daughter’s blood type does not match his own nor that Marilyn? This event triggers the changes in Lea’s life. When her mother dies, Lea is left alone in a girls’ town. Lea blooms into a beautiful woman with the kind man Billy as her only best friend but Billy already has romantic feelings for Lea which he is yet to tell her., and by herself she will search the truth about her life, her true love (Billy) and her real self? Lea’s decision to go back to the horse racetrack would be the start of her long and winding journey of many discoveries and revelations.

[edit] Synopsis

Lea is a maid to a horse stable that she has a develop her skill: horse whisperer - to a champion horse. Lea ends up in a horse barn where she plays with a horse named Wild Orchid.

[edit] Cast and Characters

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  • Roxanne Guinoo as Lea Alegro, a charming, smart, hardworking, and brave horse whisperer. Growing up in a foster home, Lea struggles to find the family she lost years ago.
  • Sid Lucero as Billy, Lea’s childhood sweetheart. Growing up on the streets, Billy learned to be cunning and strong. He will serve as Lea’s friend and defender during times of distress.
  • Marc Abaya as Francis, the prim and proper adopted son of Mon. His career-driven life changes when he falls in love with Lea.
  • Nonie Buencamino as Dennis, Lea’s abusive father. He’s a bookie at the racetrack and is well-known for being a gambler, alcoholic, and war freak.
  • Isko Moreno as Mon, Lea’s foster father. Once a simple bookie, he becomes rich enough to buy his own horses and a luxurious resort. Even with his newfound wealth, Mon continues to help other people.
  • Jodi Sta. Maria as Marilyn, Lea’s mother.
  • Ara Mina as Janet, the assistant of Mon. In spite of her beauty, Janet is insecure and distrustful.
  • Kaye Abad as Alessandra, a mysterious character that is soon to be revealed.
  • Arlene Muhlach as Tina/Mrs. Reyes, the head mistress at the foster home where Lea grew up. Optimistic and hardworking, she is also Lea’s mentor when it comes to following the right values and making decisions.
  • Smokey Manaloto as Monching, Mrs. Reyes’s partner and Lea’s father figure.
  • Erich Gonzales as Fatima, Lea’s best friend in the boarding house of Mrs. Reyes. She has a huge crush on Michael.
  • Matteo Guidicelli as Michael, the younger brother of Chris.
  • Carla Humphries as Precious, Lea’s friend at foster home, an aspiring model.
  • Ina Feleo as Misty, the hardworking and comical friend of Lea’s, boarder of Mrs. Reyes.
  • Ron Morales as Ian, nephew of Mrs. Reyes, has a secret crush on Lea.
  • Coco Martin as Ronel, who comes from a political family and is the vice mayor of their town. Half-brother of Lea.
  • Joem Bascon as Chris, a patient in a mental institution who holds a dark secret. He's older brother of Michael.
  • Chokoleit as Aljon, an announcer for horse racing at the racetrack and is Billy’s sidekick.
  • Dominic Ochoa as Jojo, the mayor of Makati City
  • Jaymee Joaquin as Rita, Lea's best friend, a frustrated radio reporter, boarder of Mrs. Reyes.
  • Celine Lim as young Lea.
  • Joshua Cadelina as young Billy.
  • CJ Navato as young Ronel. Half-brother of young Lea.
  • Kristofer Dangculos as Chuckie, foster son of Mrs. Reyes.
  • Mara Shnittka as adolescent Jennifer. Half-sister of young Lea.

[edit] References

  1. ^ ABS-CBN's upcoming series title changed from 'Wildflower' to 'Cattleya'
  2. ^ Roxanne stars in 'Ligaw'
  3. ^ ABS-CBN News Online (Beta)
  4. ^ Programs - ABS-CBN.com

[edit] External Links

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