Ningning (TV series)

Ningning (lit. 'Sparkle') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, it stars Jana Agoncillo, John Steven de Guzman, Beauty Gonzalez, Ketchup Eusebio and Sylvia Sanchez. It aired on the network's Prime Tanghali line up and worldwide on TFC from July 27, 2015 to January 15, 2016, replacing Oh My G! and was replaced by Be My Lady.

Ningning
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Genre	Comedy drama Family Slice of life
Created by	Mel Mendoza-del Rosario
Developed by	Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Written by	Mary Rose Colindres Jimuel de la Cruz Cyrus Dan Cañares Jerry Gracio Zoilo Barrel
Directed by	Jeffrey R. Jeturian Paco Sta. Maria
Creative director	Nicolo Guzman III
Starring	Jana Agoncillo John Steven de Guzman Beauty Gonzalez Ketchup Eusebio Sylvia Sanchez
Opening theme	"Tupad Na Ang Pangarap" by Camille Santos[1]
Composer	Trina Belamide
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	125
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Producers	Aimee Fabian-Sumalde Sharlene Roanne Tan Mark Anthony Gile Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Production locations	San Vicente, Palawan Manila
Editor	Dennis Salgado
Running time	30-45 minutes Weekdays at 11:30 (PST)
Production company	GMO Entertainment Unit
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	July 27, 2015 (2015-07-27) – January 15, 2016 (2016-01-15)

Plot

The series shows life through the eyes of a little girl named Ningning. Born in a secluded island called Isla Baybay, Ningning grew up living a simple life with her father Dondon, her mother Lovely, and her grandmother Mamay. As a fisherman, Dondon barely earns enough to make ends meet but the constant support and love of his family makes him feel like the richest man in the world. Through their love for each other, everyday in Ningning's life seems happy and content. As fate would have it, a strong typhoon ravished the island and destroyed the boat by which Dondon makes his living. This forced the family to leave for the city to find a better life. Although faced with many challenges in their life in the city, Ningning and her family showed that though hope, perseverance, love of family and friends, all things are achievable. Through the eyes of Ningning the world takes on an innocent perception full of beautiful relationships, second chances, forgiveness, and love.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Jana Agoncillo as Maningning "Ningning" Angeles
• Josh de Guzman as Macario "Macmac" Bautista
• Beauty Gonzalez as Lovely Sylvestre-Angeles
• Ketchup Eusebio as Adonis "Dondon" Angeles
• Sylvia Sanchez as Pacita "Mamay" Angeles

Supporting cast

• Vandolph Quizon as Joseph "Otep" Cruz
• Tanya Garcia as Alicia "Isha" Demetion-Bautista
• Nyoy Volante as Johnny Bautista
• Rommel Padilla as Crisanto "Mang Cris" Garcia
• Ria Atayde as Teacher Hope Cruz
• Mercedes Cabral as Evaporada "Eva" Herrera-Cruz
• Pooh as Jewel "J-Lo" Buenaflor
• Maris Racal as Niña Buenaflor
• Freddie Webb as Francisco "Lolo Kiko" Cruz
• Marco Gumabao as Pido Cruz
• Epifania "Direk Panying" Limon as Indang
• Vangie Labalan as Aling Candy

Guest cast

• Nonie Buencamino as Iking Sylvestre
• Aiko Climaco as Cristina Morales
• Karl Medina as Peter "Mamang Lobo" Peñalosa
• Yñigo Delen as Carlo
• Anita Linda as Lola Adelina

Re-runs

It aired re-runs on Jeepney TV from May 29 to August 29, 2017; June 1 to October 12, 2019; November 14, 2022 to May 12, 2023; April 15 to July 26, 2024; and from July 21, 2025 on both Jeepney TV and ALLTV.

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series