Bukod Kang Pinagpala

Bukod Kang Pinagpala
Also known as Mother's Love
Genre Family Drama
Created by GMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed by RJ Nuevas
Written by Jules Dan Katanyag
Leilani Chavez
John Borgy Danao
Directed by Don Michael Perez
Creative director(s) Jun Lana
Starring Camille Prats
Jackie Rice
Jennica Garcia
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mona Louise Rey
Theme music composer Wency Cornejo
Opening theme "Nag-iisa Lang"
performed by Rocco Nacino
Ending theme "Habang May Buhay"
performed by Kyla
Composer(s) Arnel de Pano
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes 82 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s) Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Producer(s) GMA Network
Location(s) Tagaytay, Philippines
Cinematography Carlo S. Montaño
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel GMA Network
Picture format 480i NTSC
Original run February 11, 2013 – June 7, 2013
External links
Website

Bukod Kang Pinagpala or Mother's Love (international title) is a Filipino drama series created by RJ Nuevas and produced by GMA Network. It premiered February 11, 2013 on GMA Afternoon Prime block, replacing Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga and February 14, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It concluded its seventeen weeks run on June 7, 2013 with the total of eighty-two episodes, and replaced by Maghihintay Pa Rin on its timeslot. The series headlines Camille Prats, Jennica Garcia, Jackie Rice, Mark Anthony Fernandez and Mona Louise Rey as the main casts. It executive produced by Winnie Hollis-Reyes and under the direction of Don Michael Perez.

Served as the network's first afternoon drama offering for the year, the series narrates the stories of three women whose lives and loves are hurled into a complex web of deceit, ambition, hope, and love.[1][2]

Cast and characters

Main characters

Recurring characters

Bukod Kang Pinagpala features a number of recurring and guest characters in its entire run. Below, in order of appearance, are the recurring characters who have appeared in at least eight episodes.

Production and development

From the creative engineering of RJ Nuevas, the series was conceived late 2012. Early in its development, the series was titled "Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak" (lit. Three Mothers, One Child). It was change to Bukod Kang Pinagpala (lit. You're the Most Blessed One, a phrase usually referring to Mama Mary), following its concept "The greatest kind of love is the love a mother has for her child." Winnie Hollis-Reyes served as the executive producer, while Don Michael Perez assigned to direct the show.

The majority of the ensemble cast was personally chosen by the network and assembled from December 2012 to January 2013. Actresses Camille Prats, Jackie Rice and Jennica Garcia headlined the show as the three mothers fighting for the custody of a child – Lara, played by Mona Louise Rey. The said role was originally meant for Jillian Ward but later replaced by Rey because "She's more fit for the role." Mark Anthony Fernandez, who had previously worked with Prats and Rey on the 2011 hit primetime series Munting Heredera, was cast as the sole male lead.[8]

As the show progressed, numerous recurring casts appeared. Carl Guevarra, Krystal Reyes, singer-actress Frencheska Farr and Japanese actor/producer Jacky Woo signed on to portray four important characters in the show. Glenda Garcia, Sharmaine Suarez and Anna Marin took the parental roles and made several appearances throughout the series' run. Series' director Don Michael Perez stated that "despite the series' title, no "chosen" character is given more exposure than the other members of the cast, from writing to the directing."[9]

Filming of the series began on February 1, 2013. Most of the series' scenes, including the fictional "Alcuar Farm" and "Bessie's Organic Farm & Restaurant", were shot on location in Tagaytay.[10] The series premiere episode aired on February 11, 2013 on GMA Network's coveted Afternoon Prime block.

Reception

Based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement overnight household data recorded in National Urban Philippines for February 11, 2013, the show scored 14.1% household rating versus its counterpart program in ABS-CBN which only got 9.9%. In Urban Luzon, it scored 15.9% household rating compared to 8% of its competitor while in Mega Manila, Bukod Kang Pinagpala posted 16.6% household rating against 7.6% of the rival show.[11]

See also

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