Legacy (Philippine TV series)

Legacy is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, it stars Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes.

Legacy
Title card
Genre	Drama
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 directors	Jun Lana Jake Tordesillas Suzette Doctolero
Starring	Heart Evangelista Lovi Poe
Opening theme	"Legacy theme"
Ending theme	"I Know He's There Waiting for Me" by Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	98
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Production locations	Manila, Philippines Pampanga, Philippines
Cinematography	Carlos S. Montaño Jr.
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	21–34 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	January 16 (2012-01-16) – June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Cast

Heart Evangelista

Lovi Poe

Alessandra De Rossi

Cherie Gil

Ryza Cenon

Eddie Garcia

Lead cast

• Heart Evangelista as Diana Calcetas^[2]
• Lovi Poe as Natasha Alcantara^[3]

Supporting cast

• Geoff Eigenmann as Joshua "Josh" Castillo^[4][5]
• Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo
• Alessandra De Rossi as Bernadette Leviste^[6]
• Mike Tan as Arturo "Third" San Jose III
• Eddie Garcia as Romualdo Alcantara^[7]
• Liza Lorena as Sofia Altamirano
• Jackie Lou Blanco as Isabel Calcetas-Aragon^[8]
• Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste
• Cherie Gil as Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
• Mark Bautista as Eboy
• Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin
• Sam Pinto as Ciara Estuar
• Ryza Cenon as Juliet
• Chariz Solomon as Candy
• Richard Quan as Lucio Aragon
• Johnny Revilla
• Lloyd Samartino as Rowell
• Bon Vibar as Arturo San Jose Sr.
• Tim Yap as Justin

Guest cast

• Dennis Trillo as younger Cesar Alcantara
• Carla Abellana as herself^[9]
• Bianca King as younger Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
• Chynna Ortaleza as younger Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
• Dominic Roco as younger Lucio Aragon
• Robert Seña as older Cesar Alcantara
• Isabel Nesreen Frial as younger Diana Calcetas
• Benedict Campos as younger Rowell
• Sue Prado as younger Sofia Altamirano
• Maria Isabel Lopez as Lala Salcedo
• Arthur Solinap as Quintin
• Bodie Cruz as Franco
• Bubbles Paraiso as Marie
• Carlo Gonzales as Gary
• Daisy Reyes as Maridess
• Gian Magdangal as himself
• Jonalyn Viray as herself
• Aicelle Santos as herself
• Maricris Garcia as herself
• Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Lydia
• Rhen Escano as Bekbek
• Tom Olivar as Rogelio
• Victor Aliwalas as Von

Production

Principal photography commenced on November 26, 2011.^[10]

Reception

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Legacy earned a 23.4% rating.^[11] The final episode scored a 28.4% rating.^[12]

Critical response

Legacy gathered positive feedback from critics for its visual style and acting. Eddison Miranda of Rogue Magazine Philippines, wrote: "I love how the villains play an effective role but having to blend with a comedic outcome." He highlighted Fernandez and Gil's performances.^[13]

Accolades

Accolades received by Legacy

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2012	Parangal ng Media	Best Soap Opera	Legacy	Won	[14]
2013	10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series		Nominated	[15]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series	Alessandra De Rossi Lovi Poe	Nominated