Unforgettable (Philippine TV series)

Unforgettable is a 2013 Philippine television drama romantic fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Kylie Padilla. It premiered on February 25, 2013 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on May 31, 2013 with a total of 67 episodes.

Unforgettable
Title card
Genre	Drama Romantic fantasy
Developed by	Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Written by	Maribel Ilag Gilbeys Sardea Glaiza Ramirez
Directed by	Gina Alajar
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Kylie Padilla
Theme music composer	Kenjiro Sakiy Larry Chua
Opening theme	"Babalikang Muli" by Kyla and Gian Magdangal
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	67
Production
Executive producer	Darling Pulido Torres
Production locations	Tagaytay, Philippines Quezon City, Philippines
Cinematography	Chiqui Soriano
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	February 25 (2013-02-25) – May 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)

Cast and characters

Cast

Kylie Padilla

Mark Herras

Benjamin Alves

Lead cast

• Kylie Padilla as Rosanna "Anna" Caruhatan^[1]

Supporting cast

• Mark Herras as Eduardo "Ed" Manalastas^[2]
• Benjamin Alves as Miguel de Ocampo^[3][4]
• Pauleen Luna as Constance "Connie" de Ocampo^[5]
• Phillip Salvador as Manuel de Ocampo
• Polo Ravales as Arnold Regalado
• Glydel Mercado as Elvira Caruhatan
• Carmi Martin as Consuelo "Concha" de Ocampo
• Timmy Cruz as Raymunda "Munding" Manalastas

Recurring cast

• Chariz Solomon as Ruth Natividad^[6]
• Roy Alvarez as Salvador "Badong" Leoncio
• Kevin Santos as Randy Legaspi
• Pancho Magno as Darwin Toledo
• Rocco Nacino as Terrence Rosario
• Bianca Umali as Julia Regalado
• Lenlen Frial as Elai
• Jana Trites as Isabel

Development

The series was created and developed by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan. She began developing the series late 2012. The series is part of the four new shows intended for the network's afternoon line up for the first quarter of 2013, alongside Forever, Bukod Kang Pinagpala, and Kakambal ni Eliana.^[7] The series, which slated for 16-week run, was under the direction of Gina Alajar while Darling Pulido-Torres served as the executive producer.^[8]

Casting

The majority of the cast was assembled in late January 2013. Lauren Young was the original choice of the network for the character of Anna Caruhatan, but was replaced by Kylie Padilla in the final casting.^[9] Mark Herras and Pauleen Luna, were hired for the roles of Ed Manalastas and Connie de Ocampo, respectively.^[10] Benjamin Alves was chosen to portray the character of Atty. Miguel de Ocampo. Alves described his role as "a dream come true," as he wanted to be a lawyer in real life.^[11] Glydel Mercado took the role of Elvira Caruhatan which was previously offered to Jean Garcia.^[12]

Salvador signed on to portray the series' antagonist Atty. Manuel de Ocampo.^[13] Meanwhile, Martin took the role of Concha de Ocampo, which was initially offered to Agot Isidro.^[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Unforgettable earned a 16.5% rating.^[15] The final episode scored a 14.1% rating.^[16]