Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (transl. should you be loved? / international title: Second Chances) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. It premiered on March 2, 2009 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on June 19, 2009 with a total of 78 episodes.

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
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Also known as	Second Chances
Genre	Romantic drama
Based on	Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (1984) by Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Directed by	Maryo J. de los Reyes
Starring	Aljur Abrenica Kris Bernal
Theme music composer	George Canseco
Opening theme	"Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin" by Mae Flores
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	78
Production
Executive producer	Camille Gomba-Montaño
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	25–35 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	March 2 (2009-03-02) – June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)

Cast and characters

Cast

Aljur Abrenica

Kris Bernal

Ara Mina

Paulo Avelino

Lead cast

• Aljur Abrenica as Miguelito "Lito" Sanchez^[1]
• Kris Bernal as Myrna Ramos-Sanchez^[1]

Supporting cast

• Ara Mina as Glacilda Bautista
• Paulo Avelino as Kiko Claro
• Mike Tan as Bong Ramos
• Juan Rodrigo as Rene Ramos
• Mariz Ricketts as Linda Ramos
• Lloyd Samartino as Eddie Sanchez
• Maritoni Fernandez as Constance "Connie" Sanchez
• Carlo Aquino as Philippe "Phil" Bautista
• Maybelyn Dela Cruz as Cherry Ramos
• Rhea Nakpil as Encar
• Jana Roxas as Antonia Claro
• Krystal Reyes as Angeli Claro
• Say Alonzo as Anina
• Jake Vargas as Elmer Ramos
• Matutina as Sima
• Dart Zia as Yanboy
• Kiko Junio as Ovige
• Lawrence Gutierrez as Migs

Guest cast

• Pen Medina as Tata Teryo
• Julio Diaz as Rafael Bautista
• Ana Capri as Jessa
• Boy Roque as Phil's jailmate

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? earned a 22.1% rating.^[2] The final episode scored a 30.5% rating.^[3]