The Good Daughter

The Good Daughter

Created by	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed by	Aloy Adlawan
Written by	Anna Nadela Glaiza Ramirez Gilbeys Sardea
Directed by	Michael Tuviera
Creative director(s)	Jun Lana
Starring	Kylie Padilla Rocco Nacino
Theme music composer	Sherwin Castillo
Opening theme	"Ba't 'Di Ko Ba Nasabi?" sung by Krizza Neri
Composer(s)	Mike Tan
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	78 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s)	Carol B. Galve
Producer(s)	Wilma Galvante
Location(s)	Manila, Philippines Batangas, Philippines
Cinematography	Nonong Legaspi
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i NTSC
Original run	February 13, 2012 (2012-02-13) – June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)
Chronology
Related shows	Stairway to Heaven Saang Sulok ng Langit Sinasamba Kita
External links
Website

The Good Daughter is a Filipino drama series created by Des Garbes - Severino, written by Aloy Adlawan, under the direction of Michael Tuviera and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on February 13, 2012 replacing Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin on GMA Afternoon Prime and February 17, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series features Kylie Padilla^[1] in the title role, and Rocco Nacino^[2] as her leading man, with Raymond Bagatsing, Alicia Mayer, LJ Reyes and Max Collins.^[3]^[4]

The series follows the life and love story of Bea Guevarra, played by Kylie Padilla, a teenager who lived a princess-kind of life. But her perfect world shattered when her evil stepmother enters the pictures and usurp everything in her.

The series concluded on June 1, 2012 and replaced by Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?. It ran for 16 weeks with 78 episodes all in all.

Synopsis

Tina (Glydel Mercado) is a poor provincial lass who works as a beach hostess where Rico Guevarra (Raymond Bagatsing) the carefree and charming heir of a coffee business, checks in. Heartbroken after his girlfriend Sharon (Alicia Meyer) left him for another man, Rico is immediately seduced by the innocent charms of Tina and impregnates her, leading to an unwanted marriage. However, Tina proves her worth as Rico's wife through their daughter Bea, and soon Rico finds himself falling in love with her, for real. At the same time, Sharon returns from the U.S. as a bankrupted widow with two children, her eldest Frances, and her only son, Darwin. The two ex-lovers meet again and through their forbidden affair Sharon's youngest daughter, Julia, was born.

Bea (Kylie Padilla) grows up as a very beautiful charming girl who seemingly lives a perfect life. However, she sometimes unintentionally puts her mother down, due to the fact that Tina is poor and is despised by the rich society. Rico also constantly spoils his daughter. He had difficulties, however, hiding the fact that he has another family whom he raises in secret: his mistress Sharon (Alicia Mayer), and her three children.

On the night of Bea's 18th birthday ball, Sharon arrives and confronts Rico, wanting him to acknowledge the presence of his second family. Tina overhears this and storms out of the party. Bea, a while ago, unwittingly hurts Tina's feelings after refusing to wear a dress her mother had sewn for her (although her mother buys her an expensive new one), now realizes that Tina has sacrificed her studies and happiness for her, and makes a speech thanking her mother for everything and declares her as the best mother in the world in front of her rich guests. At the same time, an explosion occurred at the building where her party is held.

Tina is critically injured and agonizes in pain at the parking lot. Sharon, also injured, who had just finished a duel with her, sees this as an opportunity to finally be with Rico, leading her to pull a huge block of concrete into the suffering Tina. Unfortunately, Julia witnesses all of this. A second explosion occurs and this time, it claims one life: Tina.

Tina's death makes a great impact to her daughter, whose life dwindled downhill soon after. Bea's heartbreak is greatly increased after realizing that she had taken her loving mother and her mother's sewing machine for granted. As Bea weeps for her mother’s demise, she puts the blame on her father, who was then being pressured by Sharon to marry her or else she and her daughter will leave the country for good. Torn between his daughter’s disapproval and the possibility of building a new family with his mistress, Rico eventually gives in to Sharon’s demands. Bea's princess-like-life changes when Sharon and the now ten-year-old daughter Julia (Angelie Nicole Sanoy) steps into the picture and introduce themselves as her father’s (Raymond Bagatsing) other family. To make it more complicated, she also gains a devil-of-a-stepsister Frances (LJ Reyes) and a rebellious stepbrother Darwin (Rocco Nacino), who was now disowned by his own mother.

As Sharon assumes the role of Rico’s new wife, her true colors come out as she mistreats Bea behind Rico’s back. Bea's suffering was even increased by her meddling stepsister Frances and difficult half-sister Julia. But just as she was rebuilding her broken relationship with her half-sister and father, Sharon and Frances device schemes to make Bea appear spiteful and hateful to her new family. After Rico turns her out, helpless and alone, Bea runs away from home and travels to her grandmother’s province.

However, as Bea begins to find comfort in the arms of her Lola Lourdes (Luz Valdez), Tina's mother, she discovers that her father is gravely ill, her stepmother has started to take over all their wealth and is mistreating Julia. More than that, she unravels more of Sharon’s evil schemes, including the real reason why her mother died, prompting her to return home and reunite with her father.

From here, Bea who was once a soft spoken and sweet young girl, transforms into a crafty and tough woman, now determined and willing to do everything in her power to protect her father and sister, as well as the wealth that is also rightfully hers. At the same time, she has to force herself not to fall in love with the son of her most hated enemy--- Darwin--- who was also eyed by her best friend and ultimate confidante--- Ziri (Max Colins).

Cast of characters

Main cast

Kylie Padilla as Bea Guevarra
Rocco Nacino as Darwin Reyes

Supporting cast

Raymond Bagatsing as Rico Guevarra
Alicia Mayer as Sharon Reyes
LJ Reyes as Frances Reyes
Luz Valdez as Lourdes Atilano
Angeli Nicole Sanoy as Julia Guevarra
Max Collins as Ziri Claustro-Reyes
Dion Ignacio as Paul Noche
Ervic Vijandre as Mario Escobar

Maricel Morales as Chesca Claustro
Kevin Santos as Arnold
Froilan Sales as Alex
Dionne de Guzman as Yaya Nania

Guest Appearance

Glydel Mercado as Tina Atilano-Guevarra
Lito Legaspi as Miguel Guevarra
Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Manuel
Daniella Amable as young Bea
Jerould Aceron as young Darwin
Joni Macnab as young Frances
Charito Alvear as Yaya Fe
Alvin Aragon as Mervin
Benedict Campos as Hans

Audience and Critical Reception

The Good Daughter did well in ratings across the country. According to Nielsen Television Audience Measurement (Nielsen TAM), it received an average household rating of 14.6% points, while its competitor only got 11.5% points (February 13, pilot episode – March 16 data).^[5]

The Good Daughter

Synopsis

Cast of characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest Appearance

Audience and Critical Reception

Syndication

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