Legacy (Philippine TV series)

Legacy
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; Alessandra de Rossi;
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	30-45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	SDTV 480i
Original release	January 16 –; June 1, 2012

Legacy is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, it stars Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Amaya. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli in its timeslot.

Cast and characters[]

Cast

Heart Evangelista

Lovi Poe portrays

Alessandra De Rossi

Cherie Gil

Ryza Cenon

Eddie Garcia

Main cast

Heart Evangelista as Diana Calcetas^[1]
Lovi Poe as Natasha Alcantara^[2]
Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo
Geoff Eigenmann as Joshua "Josh" Castillo^[3]^[4]
Alessandra de Rossi as Bernadette Leviste
Mike Tan as Arturo "Third" San Jose III

Supporting cast

Eddie Garcia as Romualdo Alcantara
Cherie Gil as Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
Jackie Lou Blanco as Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
Liza Lorena as Sofia Altamirano
Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste
Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin
Sam Pinto as Ciara Estuar
Chariz Solomon as Candy
Mark Bautista as Eboy
Ryza Cenon as Juliet

Guest cast

Robert Seña as Cesar Alcantara
Maria Isabel Lopez as Lala Salcedo
Dennis Trillo as young Cesar Alcantara
Chynna Ortaleza as young Eva Altamirano-Alcantara
Bianca King as young Isabel Calcetas-Aragon
Sue Prado as young Sofia Altamirano
Isabel Nesreen Frial as young Diana Calcetas
Bon Vibar as Arturo San Jose Sr.
Richard Quan as Lucio Aragon
Dominic Roco as young Lucio Aragon
Lloyd Samartino as Rowell
Benedict Campos as young Rowell
Arthur Solinap as Quintin
Bodie Cruz as Franco
Bubbles Paraiso as Marie
Carla Abellana as herself
Carlo Gonzales as Gary
Daisy Reyes as Maridess
Gian Magdangal as himself
Jona as herself
Aicelle Santos as herself
Maricris Garcia as herself
Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Lydia
Tom Olivar as Rogelio
Tim Yap as Justin
Victor Aliwalas as Von

Reception[]

Ratings[]

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Legacy earned a 23.4% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 28.4% rating.^[6]

Critical response[]

The show gathered positive feedbacks from critics for its visual style and effective acting of its star-studded cast. Eddison Miranda of Rogue Magazine Philippines, stated ... "I love how the villains play an effective role but having to blend with a comedic outcome". Miranda also praised both the performance of Maritoni Fernandez and Cherie Gil.^[7]

Accolades[]

Accolades received by *Legacy*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2012	University of Mindanao	Best Soap Opera of 2012	Legacy	Won
2013	10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Legacy	Nominated	^[8]
2013	10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series	Alessandra de Rossi Lovi Poe	Nominated	^[8]

References[]

^ "Heart sacked from 'Sundo' but gets lead role in 'Legacy' | Tempo - News in a Flash".
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 16, 2021). "Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years."". Retrieved September 16, 2021.
^ "Heart signs another contract with GMA 7 | Showbiz". Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
^ [1]
^ Santiago, Erwin (January 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 13-16): Amaya ends on top; Walang Hanggan and Legacy debut strongly". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
^ Santiago, Erwin (June 5, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 1–4): Eat Bulaga! and Walang Hanggan still on top of weekday ratings". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
^ "PEP REVIEW: Legacy offers a strong visual style and effective acting from its star-studded cast". PEP.ph. January 24, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 24, 2020.

External links[]

Legacy at IMDb

[1] "Heart sacked from 'Sundo' but gets lead role in 'Legacy' | Tempo - News in a Flash".

[2] Anarcon, James Patrick (September 16, 2021). "Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years."". Retrieved September 16, 2021.

[3] "Heart signs another contract with GMA 7 | Showbiz". Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2011.

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[5] Santiago, Erwin (January 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 13-16): Amaya ends on top; Walang Hanggan and Legacy debut strongly". Retrieved March 2, 2018.

[6] Santiago, Erwin (June 5, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 1–4): Eat Bulaga! and Walang Hanggan still on top of weekday ratings". Retrieved March 2, 2018.

[7] "PEP REVIEW: Legacy offers a strong visual style and effective acting from its star-studded cast". PEP.ph. January 24, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2020.

[8] Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 24, 2020.

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