Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin

This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series).

Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Isang kwintas, tanikala ng dalawang buhay
Format	Romance, Drama
Directed by	Louie Ignacio
Starring	Angelika dela Cruz, Sunshine Dizon
Opening theme	"Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" by Lani Misalucha and Joey Generoso
Country of origin	Philippines
Language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
Production
Running time	30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network Fono Video Productions
Original run	March 26, 2001 – November 1, 2002
Chronology
Followed by	Habang Kapiling Ka
Related shows	Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series)

Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (I'll only love you) is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2001 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz. The story revolves around the saga of Katherine who suffers from amnesia after an incident that separates her from her family and must take a journey towards finding her true identity, fighting for the man she loves and claiming for what is rightfully hers. It was recently re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.

The Primetime soap is confirmed to have a remake for Daytime Television after 10 years Starring Joshua Dionisio as Charles originally played by Sherwin Ordonez and Barbie Forteza as Katherine, Mylene, and Carmencita originally played by Angelika de la Cruz. It will be replacing the Afternoon TV Series Sinner or Saint (TV series) the story will be confirmed not as a revamp but also a better outlook for possible GMA TV remakes.

1 Plot
2 Cast and characters
3 Trivia
4 Remake
5 See also
6 External links

Plot

Mylene and Clarissa and their mother, Lilian, were separated in a tragedy. Mylene gave her necklace to Clarissa that was given to her by her dad, Ferdinand Fuentebella. Mylene lost her memory and Meding, Lilian's friend, introduced herself as her mother, renaming Mylene to Katherine (Meding's daughter who died in the tragedy). After a few years, Ferdinand Fuentebella, Mylene's biological dad, longed for her daughter and searched for her. Meanwhile, Katherine was about to be held-up and Clarissa defended her. They became best friends but later on become nemesis because of a spoiled secret. Ferdinand met Clarissa in an accident and Clarissa pretended to be Mylene until Katherine and Clarissa crossed paths again when Katherine applied as Ferdinand's secretary. Is there still a chance to know the truth?

Cast and characters

Credited cast

Angelika dela Cruz as Katherine Morales/Mylene Fuentebella/Carmencita San Diego
Dina Bonnevie as Martina Fuentebella
Albert Martinez as Ferdinand Fuentebella
Sunshine Dizon as Clarissa Santos/ Clarissa Fuentebella/ Mylene Fuentebella
Danica Sotto as Agatha
Gina Alajar as Lilian delos Santos
Cogie Domingo as Jepoy
James Blanco as Joseph
Eddie Gutierrez as Tony Madrigal

Minor cast and characters

Carmi Martin as Beatrice Madrigal
Alicia Alonzo as Meding
Janice Jurado as Mamu
Sherwin Ordonez as Charles
Gabby Eigenmann as Mark
Marjorie Baretto as Vanessa
Ana Capri as Gina
K Brosas as Flor
Mel Martinez as Finky
Isabella de Leon as Ninay
Mia Gutierrez as Jepoy's mother

Extended cast

LJ Moreno as Cassandra
Chanda Romero as Amarra Luna/Marina Theodora
Chynna Ortaleza as Melanie
Richard Gutierrez as Iñigo
Russel Simon as Ruel
Rita Avila as Corrine
Bojo Molina as Maui
Mark Anthony Fernandez as Gabriel
Raven Villanueva as Yolanda
Mystica as Vera
Geneva Cruz as Melody
Patricia Javier as Arabella
Jennifer Sevilla as Diana
Charlie Davao as Don Narciso
Ian Veneracion as Paolo
Paolo Ballesteros as Paul
Gerard Pizzaras as Bato

Special participation

Veka Lopez as Young Katherine Morales
Empress Schuck as Young Clarissa
Andrea del Rosario as Melisa
Tanya Garcia as Jessica
Toni Gonzaga as Maya
Trina Zuñiga as Marga
Gary Valenciano as Ricky Lopez
Michael De Mesa as Elmo
Mark Gil as Miguel
Glaiza de Castro as Marga's friend
Jaime Fabregas as Don Joselito
Gary Estrada Red Peralta
Tricia Roman as Enok
Paolo Bediones as Paolo

Trivia

Sunshine Dizon's character was killed because of the controversy between her and Angelika dela Cruz. But dela Cruz denied the issue while Dizon's reason is her new soap Kung Mawawala Ka and she doesn't want to play an antagonist role.
This series marked the comeback of GMA 7's soap opera.
This was the one of the soaps to be re-aired on QTV 11, sister company of GMA.
This is the first solo soap of Angelika dela Cruz on GMA, but she had first her GMA mini-series, Umulan Man O Umaraw.
Angelika dela Cruz's character in the youth-oriented TV series Click was killed to give way for this soap.
Singer-actor Gary Valenciano had a special appearance in this series where he played the famous singer Ricky Lopez. He did a duet with Angelika dela Cruz's character, titled "Muli."
LJ Moreno replaced Dizon as the villain when Dizon's character was killed.
This is Richard Gutierrez' first appreance in a primetime drama series.
Actress-singer Toni Gonzaga had a small appearance in this series where she played Tanya Garcia's friend. After that, she became one of the leads in the next soap, Habang Kapiling Ka.
The series was re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.
The soap premiered the same day as ABS-CBN's Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.
Mark Anthony Fernandez, Sherwin Ordonez, James Blanco and Ruzzel Simon were dela Cruz's leading men.
The theme song of the soap opera was revived by Faith Cuneta for the theme song of TV5's 2011 Primetime Drama: Babaeng Hampaslupa.
Tanya Garcia played the minor role of "Jessica" in 2001 series, in the remake, she played the role of "Lilian" originally played from Gina Alajar.

Remake

Main article: Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series)

GMA Network announced that a remake of this series will be on progress, with Barbie Forteza playing the lead role. Alongside with Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching, Kristofer Martin, Sheryl Cruz, Ehra Madrigal, Gardo Versoza and Tanya Garcia. It is set to replace Dennis Trillo and Bianca King's Sinner or Saint in the afternoon slot. This will be aired on October,10,2011.