Legacy (2012 TV series)

Legacy

Created by	Dode Cruz
Developed by	Denoy Navarro-Punio
Written by	Des Garbes-Severino Marlon Miguel Onay Sales
Directed by	Jay Altarejos Andoy Ranay
Creative director(s)	Jun Lana Jake Tordesillas Suzette Doctolero
Starring	Heart Evangelista Lovi Poe Sid Lucero Geoff Eigenmann Alessandra de Rossi Mike Tan
Opening theme	"Legacy theme"
Ending theme	"I Know He's There Waiting For Me" sung by La Diva
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	98 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s)	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Producer(s)	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Location(s)	Manila, Philippines Pampanga, Philippines
Cinematography	Carlos S. Montaño Jr.
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-45 minutes
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	480i NTSC
Original release	January 16 – June 1, 2012
External links
Website

Legacy is Filipino drama series^[1] created by Dode Cruz, written by Denoy Navarro-Punio, under the directions of Jay Altarejos (an alternative name for director Joselito Altarejos) and Andoy Ranay, and produced and aired by GMA Network. The series premiered on January 16, 2012, replacing the epic series Amaya on GMA Telebabad block and January 18, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.

The series features a star-studded cast headed by actresses Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi as the major characters of the story. With them are Sid Lucero, Geoff Eigenmann and Mike Tan as the leading men.

This series is set mostly on the fictional beauty company called Legacy Corporation where the three main characters (the Alcantara sisters) are vying to be the sole heiress of the said company. Also big part of the series are veteran actors Eddie Garcia who plays the role of Don Romualdo Alcantara, the patriarch, founder and president of the Legacy Corporation; and Cherie Gil as the main antagonist.

The series concluded on June 1, 2012. It ran for 20 weeks, with 98 episodes all in all. It replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli on its timeslot.^[2] Starting August 7, 2014 GMA Life TV airs its English-dubbed version worldwide.

Plot

The story started when the sole heir of Legacy Corporation, Cesar Alcantara falls in love with a lowly factory worker named Isabel Calcetas. Don Romualdo Alcantara, Cesar’s strict and domineering father resents his son’s relationship with Isabel and instead forces him to marry Eva, a daughter of a bank magnate who lends them money in order to save Legacy Corporation from bankruptcy. But Cesar is madly, deeply in love with Isabel—the one and only girl whom he gets serious with and he is ready to fight for their love. But things change when Eva tells him that she is pregnant with his child. But in reality, Eva is just pretending, as she is not able to bear a child because of her ovarian problem. Cesar once had a baby named Bernadette,^[3] to his former fling Anna Marie, a bold actress. But the senior Alcantara refuses to acknowledge the baby because he was not convinced that Cesar is the father of the child and because of Anna Marie’s bad reputation. One fateful day, when Eva tries to confront Isabel, a riot takes place that eventually putting the rallying employees, including Isabel, behind bars. Isabel believes that Cesar will help him out of the jail. And as expected, the case was pulled out and she was released. Isabel gladly goes to Cesar to thank him, but to her surprise, Cesar asks her to leave the company and end their relationship. Shock and devastated, Isabel collapsed. Lucio, Isabel’s friend and avid suitor, brings her to a clinic. News of pregnancy was announced by the doctor, which further aggravates Isabel. She goes to Cesar to tell her condition, but Eva doesn’t allow her to see Cesar and drive her away. Lucio voluntarily asks Isabel to marry him to save her reputation and to give the baby a name. Isabel agrees. Months later, Eva’s fake pregnancy plan succeeds. She adopts a baby and named her Natasha. Meanwhile, Isabel also bares a beautiful baby girl and named her Diana. Years later... The present Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Corporation, Cesar Alcantara was murdered by an unknown killer. This tragedy also marks Diana and Bernadette’s fight for the legal rights to their father’s name and wealth. Don Romualdo, once again, refuses to acknowledge Bernadette and Diana, but eventually gives them the opportunity to prove themselves. They must undergo DNA test to prove that they are true-blooded Alcantara. Three siblings. All beautiful, smart and ambitious... battling over love, power and wealth, who will emerge to be the sole heiress of Legacy Corporation?^[4]^[5]

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

Diana Calcetas - Portrayed by Heart Evangelista and Isabel Nesreen Frial as the younger version; The love child of Cesar Alcantara and Isabel Calcetas. Grew up under the care of her mother, Diana has always longed for a fatherly love—one thing that her evil stepfather Lucio can't give. Kind-hearted but tough. Street-smart and ambitious. She strives hard to fulfill her dreams and elevate herself from poverty.^[6]^[7]^[8]
Natasha Alcantara - Portrayed by Lovi Poe; One and only daughter of Cesar Alcantara to his legal wife, Eva Alcantara. Pampered by the love of her father and grandfather, Natasha is a perfect example of a spoiled brat. But little did she know (and Cesar and Romualdo as well), she is just an adopted child.
Iñigo Salcedo - Portrayed by Sid Lucero; Wealthy, handsome and intelligent, Iñigo is a certified "dream boy" for every girls. But he has no time for an intimate relationship. Not because he doesn't like girls, but because his focus is on his goal—to exact revenge on the person that made his and his family's lives miserable. But will soon end up falling to Diana.
Joshua "Josh" Castillo - Portrayed by Geoff Eigenmann; A young businessman. An eligible bachelor. A major playboy. He fell in love with Natasha Alcantara. But their not-so-smooth love affair will become totally "rocky" when Diana Calcetas enters the picture. Who will he choose between the two stepsisters... the bratty Natasha or the sweet but tough Diana?^[9]^[10]
Bernadette Leviste - Portrayed by Alessandra de Rossi; The love child of Cesar Alcantara to Anna Marie Leviste, a former "bold star". Scheming and ambitious like her mother, Bernadette vows to get what is rightfully hers... or even more.
Arturo "Third" San Jose III - Portrayed by Mike Tan; The grandson of one of the executives of Legacy Corporation and a marketing head of the said company. Handsome, smart, ambitious and a certified hunk. Third will use his charm to make Natasha Alcantara fall for him. Not because he loves her, but because he wants to use the heiress to elevate his position to the company.

Supporting Cast

Don Romualdo Alcantara - Portrayed by Eddie Garcia; The founder and the President of Legacy Corporation, the leading and unbeatable beauty company in the country and the manufacturer of Tala Beauty Products (Tala is the Tagalog word for star). After the death of his son, the patriarch decides to accept Cesar's two illegitimate daughters, Diana and Bernadette. Now, he is on his quest of finding out who, in his three beautiful granddaughters, is the rightful one to inherit his beloved corporation. Unfortunately, he died from a heart attack when he found out the truth about Natasha's real identity.
Eva Altamirano-Alcantara - Portrayed by Cherie Gil and Chynna Ortaleza as the younger version; The scheming and paranoid wife of Cesar Alcantara. She holds the key to Natasha's real identity. She's never been a good mother to Natasha. Instead, she sees her as a rival to Cesar's love and attention.
Isabel Calcetas-Aragon - Portrayed by Jackie Lou Blanco and Bianca King as the younger version; The mistress and the true love of Cesar Alcantara and a loving mother to Diana.
Sofia Altamirano - Portrayed by Liza Lorena and Sue Prado as the younger version; The conniving mother of Eva Alcantara. She also holds the key to Natasha's real identity and vows to protect this secret... again, for the love of money.
Anna Marie Leviste - Portrayed by Maritoni Fernandez; A former "bold star". A social climber. A gold digger. A supportive mother to Bernadette. Anna Marie will fight tooth and nail for her daughter's rights for the Alcantara's wealth.
Chloe Martin - Portrayed by Solenn Heussaff; A half French-half Filipina super model and the face of Lala Soap, the competitor product of Tala Soap (of Legacy Corporation). She is the ex-girlfriend of Iñigo Salcedo that will do anything and everything just to win the heart of the ex-flame again.
Ciara Estuar - Portrayed by Sam Pinto; The reigning Tala Beauty and the new endorser of Tala Beauty Products. Beautiful. Sexy. Ambitious. But just like the popular phrase goes... "Nobody's perfect", Ciara is a beauty without brain.
Candy - Portrayed by Chariz Solomon; Natasha Alcantara's personal secretary that will soon discover the shocking truth about her boss's real identity.
Eboy - Portrayed by Mark Bautista; Diana Calcetas' childhood friend and confidante. He is secretly in love with Diana but hesitant to show his true feelings to her.
Juliet - Portrayed by Ryza Cenon; The ambitious best friend of Diana Calcetas.

Special Participation

Cesar Alcantara - Portrayed by Robert Seña & Dennis Trillo as the younger version; The one and only son of Don Romualdo Alcantara and the Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Corporation. A major womanizer. But his heart captured by only one woman—Isabel Calcetas. He has three daughters, all from different mothers, Diana (to Isabel), Natasha (to Eva) and Bernadette (to Anna Marie). Murdered by an unknown killer, his untimely death marks the fight between his three lovely daughters... fight over love, wealth, power and his legacy.Before he died, he knew the real identity of Natasha.
Lala Salcedo - Portrayed by Maria Isabel Lopez; Iñigo Salcedo's mother. Tough and deceitful. Together with her son, they will plot revenge on Don Romualdo Alcantara, the man that made their lives miserable.

Extended Cast

Bon Vibar as Arturo San Jose, Sr.
Richard Quan as Lucio Aragon
Dominic Roco as young Lucio
Lloyd Samartino as Rowell
Benedict Campos as young Rowell
Arthur Solinap as Quintin
Bodie Cruz as Franco
Gladys Reyes as Marie
Carla Abellana as herself
Carlo Gonzales as Gary
Daisy Reyes as Maridess
Gian Magdangal as himself
La Diva as themselves
Shamaine Centenera as Lydia Dimacuycoy
Tom Olivar as Rogelio Mariano
Tim Yap as Justin
Victor Aliwalas as Von

Audience and Critical Reception

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines, both in Mega Manila People and Household Ratings, Legacy debuted at 11.8% against 12.5% of the rival show in ABS-CBN.^[11] However, on its second week, the show gathered positive feedback coming from the critics and viewers, Legacy started to reign the ratings game versus its rival show.^[12]^[13]
The show gathered positive feedbacks from critics for its visual style and effective acting of its star-studded cast.
- Eddison Miranda of Rogue Magazine Philippines, stated... "I love how the villains play an effective role but having to blend with a comedic outcome". Miranda also praised both the performance of Maritoni Fernandez and Cherie Gil.^[14]
- The show is voted as "Best Soap Opera of 2012" by University of Mindanao.
- The show was nominated as Outstanding Original Drama Series by Golden Screen TV Awards. Lovi Poe & Alessandra De Rossi were then nominated in the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series category.

Syndication

Country	Network(s)
Malaysia	TV3
Vietnam	TodayTV VTC7^[15] SNTV^[16]

External links

GMA Network official website
GMA Network Official Facebook Page
Legacy on Facebook Official Facebook Page

References

GMA telenovelas

1980s debuts	Anna Liza Yagit

1990s debuts	Anna Karenina Click Del Tierro Di Ba't Ikaw Ganyan Kita Kamahal Growing Up Halik Sa Apoy Ikaw Na Sana Kadenang Kristal Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? Mia Gracia Pintados Rio Del Mar T.G.I.S. Valiente Villa Quintana

2000s debuts	Adik Sa'Yo Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Ako si Kim Samsoon All About Eve All My Life Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Mahiwagang Baul Asian Treasures Atlantika Gilda Olvidado's Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Boys Nxt Door Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Codename: Asero Daisy Siete Gilda Olvidado's Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Darna (2005) Darna (2009) Dear Friend Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Encantadia Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas E.S.P. Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia Fantastic Man Fantastikids Forever in My Heart Full House Gilda Olvidado's Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? Gagambino Habang Kapiling Ka Hanggang Kailan Hawak Ko Ang Langit Hongkong Flight 143 I Luv NY Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Sa Puso Ko Ikaw Sana Impostora Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Joyride Kahit Kailan Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Gilda Olvidado's Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap Kung Mawawala Ka La Vendetta LaLola Leya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng Lupa Love to Love Luna Mystika Lupin Pablo S. Gomez's Magdusa Ka Maging Akin Ka Lamang Majika Makita Ka Lang Muli MariMar Marinara Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Mga Mata ni Anghelita Mulawin Muli My Only Love Narito Ang Puso Ko Ngayon at Kailanman Now and Forever Mukha Ganti Agos Tinig Duyan Linlang Dangal Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Pinakamamahal Princess Charming Rosalinda Saan Darating Ang Umaga? Saang Sulok ng Langit Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana Ngayong Pasko Gilda Olvidado's Sinasamba Kita Stairway to Heaven Sugo Super Twins Tasya Fantasya Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Tinik Sa Dibdib Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Twin Hearts Una Kang Naging Akin Walang Hanggan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zorro

2010s debuts	Adarna Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Alakdana Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Amaya Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Anna KareNina Aso ni San Roque Bantatay Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto Beautiful Strangers Beauty Queen Binoy Henyo Biritera Elena Patron's Blusang Itim Broken Vow Buena Familia Bukod Kang Pinagpala The Borrowed Wife Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw Cielo de Angelina Coffee Prince Dading Dangwa Daldalita Destiny Rose Diva Dormitoryo Dwarfina Endless Love Faithfully First Time Forever Futbolilits Genesis The Good Daughter Grazilda Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak The Half Sisters Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa Hiram na Alaala Hiram na Puso Healing Hearts Home Sweet Home I Heart You, Pare! Iglot Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ilumina Ilustrado Gilda Olvidado's Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Indio Innamorata InstaDad Jillian: Namamasko Po Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Kakambal ni Eliana Kambal Sirena Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? Katipunan Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Koreana Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit Langit sa Piling Mo The Last Prince Legacy Let the Love Begin Little Nanay Little Star Love & Lies Love Bug Luna Blanca Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Magdalena Maghihintay Pa Rin Magic Palayok Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Makapiling Kang Muli MariMar Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw Mistaken Identity More Than Words Mundo Mo'y Akin Munting Heredera My Beloved My BFF My Daddy Dearest My Destiny My Faithful Husband My Husband's Lover My Lover, My Wife My Mother's Secret Naku, Boss Ko! Niño Nita Negrita Once Upon a Kiss One Day, Isang Araw One True Love Pahiram ng Isang Ina Pahiram ng Sandali Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Pari 'Koy Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Pilyang Kerubin Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy Rhodora X The Rich Man's Daughter Sa Puso ni Dok Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Seasons of Love Second Chances Sinner or Saint Sisid Strawberry Lane Teen Gen Temptation of Wife That's My Amboy Time of My Life Together Forever Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit Tween Hearts Unforgettable RJ Nuevas' Villa Quintana With a Smile Yagit Yesterday's Bride

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