Init sa Magdamag (TV series)

Init sa Magdamag (International title: When Love Burns / transl. Heat at Overnight) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo and Ian D. Loreños, it stars Gerald Anderson, Yam Concepcion and JM de Guzman. It premiered on the network's Primetime Bida line up on April 19, 2021. The series concluded on September 10, 2021, with a total of 105 episodes.

Init sa Magdamag
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Also known as	When Love Burns
Genre	Melodrama Romance Revenge
Created by	Henry King Quitain Jay Fernando
Written by	Generiza Reyes Francisco Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme Mary Pearl Urtola
Directed by	Ian D. Loreños Raymund B. Ocampo
Starring	Gerald Anderson Yam Concepcion JM de Guzman
Music by	Jessie Lasaten
Opening theme	"Init sa Magdamag" by Jona
Composers	Willy Cruz Jonathan Manalo
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	105 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ruel Bayani
Producers	Des de Guzman Henry King Quitain Jay Fernando Sackey Prince Pendatun
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines Makati, Philippines Rizal, Philippines
Editor	Kathryn Jerry Perez
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	Star Creatives
Original release
Network	Kapamilya Channel[a]
Release	April 19 (2021-04-19) – September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)

Plot

The story revolves around Tupe, Rita, and Peterson — and their love triangle marred with political drama and clashing dreams.

An aspiring doctor, Tupe gets falsely accused as being involved in the corrupt activities of his government official associated father, wrecking his relationship with Rita. Years after Tupe's apparent disappearance, Rita finds a new love in Peterson, who credits her for becoming a changed man as he pursues political office.

Rita and Peterson's relationship began to deteriorate after Peterson was rendered impotent due to a car accident. Believing that having a child will revive their failing marriage, Rita and Peterson decided to hire a sperm donor — in the form of Tupe, who is now a resident barrio doctor. Unbeknownst to Peterson, Tupe is Rita's greatest love. Complications will soon arise when Peterson unravels that truth behind Rita and Tupe's past, igniting his rage.

Cast and characters

Cast

Gerald Anderson portrays Dr. Christopher "Tupe" Salcedo

Yam Concepcion portrays Cong. Rita Macatangay-Alvarez / Rita Macatangay-Salcedo

JM de Guzman portrays Peterson Alvarez

Tetchie Agbayani portrays Olivia Alvarez

Dolly de Leon portrays Perla

Maika Rivera portrays Sam

Main cast

• Gerald Anderson^[1] as Dr. Christopher "Tupe" Salcedo
• Yam Concepcion^[1] as Cong. Rita Macatangay-Alvarez / Rita Macatangay-Salcedo
• JM de Guzman^[1] as Peterson Alvarez

Supporting cast

• Tetchie Agbayani^[1] as Olivia Alvarez
• Rez Cortez as Victor Ruiz
• Aleck Bovick^[1] as Celia Macatangay
• Albie Casiño as Raymund
• Mica Javier^[1] as Paulina Vergara
• Alexa Ilacad^[1] as Hannah Salcedo
• Boom Labrusca as Labrador "Lab" Del Mundo
• Gab Lagman^[1] as Kiko Del Mundo
• Mark Oblea^[1] as Khyle Macatangay

Extended cast

• Dolly de Leon as Perla
• Angie Castrence as Manang Lily
• Lotlot Bustamante as Kapitana Apple
• Ayla Mendero as Limei
• Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Atty. Paolo
• Ali Khatibi as Cong. Regalado
• Hannah Ledesma as Melai
• Apey Obera as Michelle
• Benedict Campos as Bryan
• Brian Sy as Atty. Eli
• Lance Justin Carr as Jack
• Franco Daza as Kenneth
• Mabel Reyes as Fely
• Nico Gomez Alonso as Dr. Adrian
• Mark Rivera as Emman

Guest cast

• Joey Marquez^[1] as Engr. Miguel Salcedo
• Lovely Rivero as Helen Salcedo
• Maika Rivera as Sam

Production

Casting

Maja Salvador was originally cast to play the titular role with the working title Ligaya back in 2018 but she turned down the role because of its infidelity-themed concept similar with her previous teleserye, The Legal Wife, and also out of consideration for her current boyfriend.^[2][3] Yam Concepcion took over the role.

See also

• List of Kapamilya Channel original programming
• List of Kapamilya Online Live original programming
• List of A2Z (TV channel) original programming
• List of TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming
• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of programs broadcast by Jeepney TV
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series

Notes

1. The series is also broadcast on Cine Mo! and TFC, and through a block-time agreement with TV5 and A2Z. It is also available on-demand via iWantTFC.