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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas(International title:Timeless/transl. I Hope It Never Ends) is aPhilippine television dramaseries broadcast byABS-CBN.Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and FM Reyes, it stars byJericho Rosales,Kristine Hermosa,Diether OcampoandAngelika Dela Cruz.It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide onTFCfrom May 19, 2003 to July 9, 2004, and was replaced byHiram.It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents' long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time.

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
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Also known asTimeless
GenreDrama
Romance
Soap opera
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Directed byJerome C. Pobocan
FM Reyes
StarringJericho Rosales
Kristine Hermosa
Diether Ocampo
Angelika Dela Cruz
Opening theme"Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" bySharon Cuneta;Rearranged by Homer Flores
ComposerWilly Cruz
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No.of episodes298
Production
Executive producerDes de Guzman
Running time30 minutes (original)
45 minutes (compressed)
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseMay 19, 2003(2003-05-19)–
July 9, 2004(2004-07-09)

The series ran for two seasons in the second to final season Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz became new regular cast members leaning in for a new plot twist revolving around Dela Cruz and Rosales' Character and Ocampo and Hermosa's characters on the soap.

This was the first television series in the Philippines to have the finale to choose the character Ara's Hermosa's character to choose who she will marry through text message votes through The Filipino Channel and ABS-CBN Christian (Rosales) or Leo (Ocampo) both finale prediction episodes aired the same week with The Christian and Arabella wedding aired on Friday and Sunday night.

Desiree Del Valle's character was introduced in the mid first and second season after she finished the finale of her successful soapBituinin 2003.

Plot

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Falling victim to a freak accident on a ship sailing, Christian (Jericho Rosales) and Ara (Kristine Hermosa) get trapped in an isolated island and fell in love. Reality stepped in when they were rescued and had to go back to their own lives. She felt the difference in their social status. Despite all odds, he promised his eternal love for Ara, unaware of her family's involvement in his painful past.

Upon discovering the truth Christian was driven with anger, which made Ara and her family decided to escape his revenge. This tragic journey leads Ara to meet a rich and carefree painter, Leo (Diether Ocampo). She learned to bury things as they are. And Leo's unconditional love helped her to start anew. Christian, on the other hand, finds comfort with kindhearted Mary Ann (Angelika dela Cruz), an amusing friend who slowly wins Christian's trust and affection.

When romance seems perfect for estranged lovers, fate stepped in and brought Christian back into Ara's life. Ara must now confront her unfinished business with Christian...

While stranded again on the same island they are captured by the rebels and Christian is tortured by the rebels. They are rescued by Leo and they escape with help from a disgruntled rebel. Christian is then shot in the leg just as Leo's brother Ramon and the military arrives to save them. Ara is then fatally shot in the chest by the rebel leader. The rebel leader is then shot to death by the military in response.

What lies beneath their intertwined past? Will Christian and Ara's romance bind together again?

Cast and characters

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Main Characters: Ara and Christian

Main cast

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  • Jericho Rosalesas Christian Soriano - Orphaned at a young age, he is groomed to handle the family's vast powerful companies. He falls in love with Ara, not knowing that she holds a past that could ruin them altogether.
  • Kristine Hermosaas Arabella Grace-Garcia/Grace Gonzales - She also happens to be the daughter of Elizabeth who grows up without knowing the love of her mother. She falls in love with Christian, not knowing that this will cause her great pain.
  • Diether Ocampoas Leonardo Madrigal III - Leo is the eldest grandson of Don Marcelo, a wealthy plantation owner. And Ramon is his younger brother. They are a product of a broken family since their mother left them at an early age to marry someone else in America. Both brothers were left under the care of Don Marcelo. Leo is also an artist and would rather follow his passion on arts and music rather than manage the hacienda. He is a loving grandson, and is brave enough to fight for what he believes in or for the woman he would eventually fall in love with.
  • Angelika Dela Cruzas Mary Ann Santos - Mary Ann is a very cheerful person. Everyone around her is affected by her gaiety. In spite of her troubled past. Her mother was a GRO, who married a man who would do anything for money even if meant, “selling” his stepdaughter. Having escaped her past, she is determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a recording artist. Brave and street smart, in spite of not being able to finish her studies, she would do everything to attain her goals and would do everything for the man she would eventually fall in love with.

Supporting cast

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Special guest cast and characters

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  • Jane Oinezaas young Arabella Grace-Garcia/Grace Gonzales
  • John Manaloas young Christian Soriano
  • Kathryn Bernardoas young Shane Diwata
  • Joshua Dionisioas young Leonardo Madrigal III
  • Karlo Enriquez as young Nicanor
  • Troy Martino as Shane's father
  • Kimberly Diaz as Einstein's wife
  • Carla Humphriesas Christian's secretary
  • Ilonah Jean as Rhodora Soriano
  • Bong Regala as Emilio Soriano
  • Bon Vibar as Nicanor Soriano
  • Nina Ricci Alagao as Bettina
  • Minnie Aguilar as Shane's mother
  • Ward Luarca as Orly
  • Marithez Samson as Lucy
  • Cholo Escaño as Einstein
  • Crispin Pineda as Young Orly
  • Tin Arnaldo as Young Valeria
  • Boy Abundaas himself
  • Karlina Bayot as Socorro Soriano
  • Kris Aquinoas herself
  • Suzette Ranilloas Jake
  • Robby Mananquil as Perry
  • Chinggoy Alonzoas Don Marcelo Madrigal
  • Teresa Garcia
  • Khalila Aguiluz
  • Vangie Labalan
  • Errol Dionisio† as Mang Domeng
  • Efren Reyes Jr.
  • Brandon Gepfer as Mando Leandro
  • Niña de Sagun

Soundtrack

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  1. Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas- performed byJessa Zaragoza
  2. Maybe- performed by King
  3. Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang- performed byAngelika Dela Cruz
  4. Habang May Buhay- performed byAngelika Dela Cruz
  5. Kailan Ka Darating?- performed byAngelika Dela Cruz
  6. Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin- performed byAngelika Dela Cruz
  7. I Believe in You and Me- performed byAngelika Dela CruzandJericho Rosales
  8. Looking Through the Eyes of Love- performed byAngelika Dela Cruz
  9. Kung Ako na lang Sana- performed byAngelika Dela Cruz
  10. Special Memory- performed byKaye Abad
  11. You've Made Me Stronger- performed byKaye Abad
  12. Stop Think- performed byKaye Abad

Production credits

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  • Directors:Jerome Chavez-Pobocan and FM Reyes
  • Creative Manager:Ricardo Lee
  • Head Writer:Henry King Quitain
  • Episode Writers:Ma. Regina Amigo, Dindo Perez, Aileen Sempio-Viray, Francis Passion
  • Contributing Writers:Denise O'Hara, Mel Francis Santos, Jarell Serencio
  • Executive Producers:Des de Guzman, Charo Santos-Concio, and Malou Santos
  • Supervising Producer:Anna Goma
  • Assistant Director:

Reception

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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas was considered as one of the best soap operas in the Philippine TV history by most of the critics and audiences. Its highest rating was 49.3%, while the lowest was 38.7%. Its overall ratings was 40.4%.[1]

Remake

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A Malaysian remake of the series, titledCinta Tiada Gantipremiered from July 10, 2018, to November 26, 2018, onAstro PrimaandAstro Maya HD.StarringAedy AshrafandNelydia Senrose.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^SWAN's finale making a HistorySunstar. July 5, 2004.
  2. ^Cubaan cetus fenomenaHarian Metro(July 12, 2018). Retrieved on September 21, 2018 (in Malay).
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