GMA remakes Ishmael Bernal's 1987 film, Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa

GMA Afternoon Prime presents Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa

The 1987 Ishmael Bernal masterpiece is coming back to life as GMA does a remake of Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa.

The modernized version of the hit 80's film revolves around the life of two women intertwined by lost love, which will be brought to life by top Kapuso artists Julie Anne San Jose as Santina, Benjamin Alves as Ephraim, Martin del Rosario as Kiko and LJ Reyes as Angeli.

Completing the powerhouse cast are Ara Mina as Mariz, Jean Garcia as Diony, Victor Neri as Cesar, Allan Paule as Hector, Geleen Eugenio as Yoleng, Janna Dominguez as Chona, and Lharby Policarpio as Boggs.

Julie Anne San Jose as Santina

Originally portrayed by Lorna Tolentino, Julie Anne is Santina, an orphaned girl who was forced to work hard after her aunt’s death. Later on, she will work in one of the restaurants of Diony played by Ms. Jean Garcia. Due to her kindness, Diony will send her to school and treat her as her own daughter.

LJ Reyes as Angeli

LJ, on the other hand, is Angeli, the role played by Maricel Soriano. She is homeless and is longing for a mother’s love. Diony will adopt Angeli and she will eventually help her in running the business.

Benjamin Alves as Ephraim

As Santina and Angeli’s worlds collide through Diony, the two will also vie for Ephraim’s love (Benjamin Alves). Ephraim is Diony’s son who blamed her for the death of his sister. At first, Angeli will see Ephraim as a competition but after an incident, she will fall secretly and obsessively in love with him. Ara Mina as Mariz, is Angeli's neglectful mother. Angeli is a product of rape that's why Mariz hates her daughter and left her with Diony.

Martin del Rosario as Kiko

Meanwhile, Santina and Ephraim are childhood best friends. Their friendship will eventually blossom into a romantic relationship. Known for getting everything she wants, Angeli will stop at nothing stop from getting not only Diony’s attention but also Ephraim’s love. But Santina is also willing to fight for herself and for the people she loves. In the end, who will get the love that she’s been hoping for? Santina or Angeli? And how are they supposed to fight for it when they’re just both pinulot lang sa lupa?

Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa is under helm of award-winning actress and director Gina Alajar together with second unit director Aya Topacio.

Behind this engrossing drama is the creative team composed of Creative Director Roy Iglesias; Creative Block Head Jake Tordesillas; Creative Consultant Aloy Adlawan;  Headwriter Marlon Miguel; Writers John Kenneth de Leon, Maria Priscilla Hidalgo; Brainstormers Kenneth Angelo Enriquez, Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino, Roda Sulit Marino; Concept Creator Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino.

The program is another original creation of the GMA Drama group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Program Manager Ali Nokom Dedicatoria and Executive Producer Jocelyn Arino.

Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa airs Monday to Friday, 4:15 P.M. after Hahamakin Ang Lahat on GMA Afternoon Prime.

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