| Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang | |
|---|---|
| File:BakitNgayonKaLanglogo.jpg | |
| Genre |
Family Melodrama Romance |
| Created by |
IBC Creative Department Mel Mendoza-del Rosario |
| Developed by | Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo |
| Written by |
Natividad de Leon Danilo Niño Calalang Glenford Leonillo |
| Directed by |
Joel Lamangan Mac Alejandre |
| Starring |
Erich Gonzales Mario Maurer Onemig Bondoc Charee Pineda |
| Narrated by | Erich Gonzales as Elena |
| Theme music composer | Ogie Alcasid |
| Opening theme |
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? by Dingdong Avanzado |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) |
Filipino English |
| No. of episodes | 110 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Rowie Valencia Lorna Feliciano |
| Producer(s) | Marielle de Guzman-Navarro |
| Editor(s) | Rommel Malimban |
| Location(s) | Philippines |
| Cinematography | Jay Linao |
| Running time |
30 minutes Monday - Friday at 20:30 (PST) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | IBC |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | January 27, 2020 – October 2, 2020 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang is a 2020 Philippine melodrama television series directed by Joel Lamangan and Mac Alejandre, starring the Phrimetime Sweetheart Erich Gonzales in her first primetime teleserye, together with Mario Maurer, Onemig Bondoc and Charee Pineda in her first antagonist role. The series was aired on IBC's Primetime Panalo evening block and worldwide on Global IBC from January 27, 2020 to October 2, 2020, replacing Open Arms.
The story revolves around a young woman Elena, the heiress of the company, who will be rulled by fate and her struggle to seek tragedy and boundaries and involving women fighting adversity in life and marriage.
Plot[]
Elena Hermoso (Erich Gonzales) is a strong and a young woman and the heiress of the company who will be rulled by fate and her struggle to seek tragedy and boundaries and would do everything for the sake of her family. Amidst all the trials that she is facing, Elena will meet and fall in love with Gardo Hermoso (Mario Maurer), a rich man who will turn her life into a husband.
Cast and Characters[]
Main Cast[]
- Erich Gonzales as Elena Hermoso / Alliah Bustamante
- Mario Maurer as Gardo Hermoso
- Onemig Bondoc as Alfred Bustamante
- Charee Pineda as Roselle Ayalde
Supporting Cast[]
- Hilda Koronel as Ruth Bustamante - Alliah's grandmother.
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Elizabeth Bustamante - Alfred's grandmother.
- Phillip Salvador as PS/Insp. Roel "Lolo Roel" Ruiz - Elena and Michelle's grandfather.
- Raymond Lauchengco as Emilio Morales/Bautista
- Aiza Marquez as Laura Ayalde-Bustamante - She is Elena and Chelsea's stepmother, and Roselle's mother.
- Rita Gaviola as Chelsea Bustamante Morales - Elena's younger sister and Roselle's stepsister.
- Kurt Phillip Espiritu as Michael Morales - He is Emilio' son with another woman.
- Alfonso Yñigo Delen as Noel Vergara - He is Alliah and Alfred's only child and son.
- Tanya Garcia as Debbie Rodriguez - Rose's inmate while she was in prison.
- Luke Jickain as Richard - Roselle's ex-boyfriend.
- Malak So Shdifat as Brenda - Elena's friend.
- Malou Crisologo as Yaya Mida - She is the loyal maid and nanny of the Bustamante family.
Extended Cast[]
- Marky Lopez as Benjie
- Carlos Morales as Ramon Ventura
- Mon Castro as Jorel
- Ogie Escanilla as Adrian
- Sophia Margarette To as Stephanie
- Emjay Savilla as Chester
- Carl Acosta as Paulo
- Avery Balasbas as Michelle
- Nafa Hilario-Cruz as Mika
- Junjun Nayra as Atty. Ralph de Leon - Elena and Alliah's lawyer.
Guest Cast[]
- Jedrik Yamio as Benjo
- Martin Escudero as Rafael Matsunaga
- Leo Rialp as Rodel
- Arran Sese as Wilson
- Pia Moran as Risa
Special Participation[]
- Tommy Abuel as Harry Buenavista
Episodes[]
- Main article: List of Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang episodes
Production[]
The soap opera marks the first primetime teleserye project of Erich Gonzales on IBC as the lead acting role and protagonist.
Filming of the series began in October 2019.
Broadcast[]
On March 15, 2020, Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang is expected to be suspended and temporarily replaced by My First Love due to the quarantine caused by the 2019-20 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.
On June 22, 2020, the show will resume broadcast with brand new episodes.
Soundtrack[]
- Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (composer: Ogie Alcasid) - Dingdong Avanzado
- Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (composer: Ogie Alcasid) - Dingdong Avanzado and Donna Cruz