Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? (lit. 'Why are the Clouds Thin?') was a Philippine drama series broadcast by TV5 starring Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, Cesar Montano and Meg Imperial. Barretto and Ocampo reunited from Star Cinema's Calvento Files: The Movie, Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita and Soltera, and ABS-CBN's telenovela Mula sa Puso, Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin, and Iisa Pa Lamang. It is based on the 1985 film of the same title created by Danny Zialcita. It premiered on February 15, 2016.[1] However, due to low ratings and negative comments about the show, the management of TV5 decided to cancel the show, and aired its final episode on April 22 after almost two months of airing.[2]
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | |
---|---|
Genre | |
Created by | Viva Entertainment |
Based on | Bakit Manipis ang Ulap by Danny Zialcita |
Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Willy Cruz |
Opening theme | "Kahit Na" by Anja Aguilar |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 48 |
Production | |
Production locations | Quezon City, Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-Camera Setup |
Running time | 30–45 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | TV5 |
Picture format | 480i NTSC |
Original release | February 15 – April 22, 2016 |
External links | |
Website |
This was the last teledrama offering for more than 5 years since 2011 with Babaeng Hampaslupa.
The story revolves on Marla, a woman who falls victim of an illicit affair to Miguel. She is also the love of George's life. George has been a good friend, but Marla has always loved Migs even since college. Later on, Migs marries Katrina to save the family business from afloat. Marla falls in love with a new suitor Ricardo, a rich businessman. Problems escalate when Marla becomes the stepmother of Alex who she met several times.
Cast
Main cast
- Claudine Barretto as Marla Alvarez
- Diether Ocampo as George Bustamante
- Cesar Montano as Ricardo Villafuerte
- Meg Imperial as Alexandra "Alex" Villafuerte
Supporting cast
- Carmina Manzano as Leticia Maximilliano
- Bernard Palanca as Miguel "Migs" Custodio
- Mariel de Leon as Rhona Custodio
- Dindi Gallardo as Serena Almodal
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Vera Strong
- Roxanne Barcelo as Katrina Alarcon
- Samantha Lopez as Digna Herrera
- Janelle Jamer as Bernadette De Jesus
- Bret Jackson as Pax Almodal
- Maxel Flores as Rydel
- Issa Pressman as Rowena
See also
- List of programs aired by The 5 Network
References
- "Kabilang sa bagong shows ng TV5 sa first quarter ng 2016" (in Tagalog). Pep.ph. Retrieved 2015-11-26.
- "Bakit Manipis Ang Ulap Cancelled". LionHearTV. Retrieved 2016-03-19.