Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (International title: Against All Odds / transl. Just Don't Get Lost) is a 2013 Philippine television drama melodrama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV, it stars Judy Ann Santos, Sam Milby and KC Concepcion.[1][2][3][4][5] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from June 17 to August 23, 2013, replacing Ina, Kapatid, Anak and was replaced by Got to Believe.
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| Also known as | Against All Odds |
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| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios
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| Creative director | Johnny delos Santos |
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| Opening theme | "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" by Gary Valenciano |
| Composer | Ogie Alcasid |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| No. of episodes | 50 |
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| Production location | Philippines |
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| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment TV |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | June 17 – August 23, 2013 |
Overview
editAnessa Panaligan is a strong woman and a loving daughter who would do everything for the sake of her family. Amidst all the trials that she is facing, Anessa will meet and fall in love with Eros Diomedes, a rich young man who will turn her life into a nightmare.
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Judy Ann Santos as Anessa Panaligan-Diomedes / Angela Balaguer
- Sam Milby as Eros Diomedes
- KC Concepcion as Alexis G. Tiotangco
Supporting cast
edit- John Estrada as Alejo Apostol
- Tirso Cruz III as Romulos Diomedes
- Coney Reyes as Helena Diomedes
- Mylene Dizon as Athena Apostol
- Susan Africa as Demetria Panaligan
- Empress Schuck as Iris Diomedes
- Joseph Marco as Leandros Panaligan
Minor and recurring cast
edit- Bryan Termulo as Victor Guevarra
- Matet de Leon as Nancy Guevarra
- Ogie Diaz as Roger Alegria
- Bing Davao as Ernesto Martinez
- Johnny Revilla as Hector Tiotangco
- Cheska Iñigo as Kara Tiotangco
- Lui Manansala as Gloria
- Michael Conan as Bernard
- Marvin Yap as Elmo
- Josh Ivan Morales as Rocky
- Miguel Vergara as Emman "JR" P. Diomedes
- Marco Masa as Peter T. Diomedes
Guest cast
edit- AJ Dee as Edgar
- Mico Palanca as Ramon
- Via Antonio as Barbara
- Bernard Palanca as Greg
- Dexie Daulat as Angela
- Hiyasmin Neri as young Maria
- Ron Morales as young Romulos
- Dianne Medina as young Helena
- Sophia Ysm as young Eva
Special participation
edit- Amalia Fuentes as Dr. Maria Balaguer
- Gretchen Barretto as Atty. Eva Custodio
- Lito Pimentel as Dario Panaligan
Reception
editHuwag Ka Lang Mawawala dominated its 8:30–9:15pm timeslot. Although it moved to a later timeslot to give way for Muling Buksan ang Puso, it still dominates its new timeslot (9:15–10:00pm) and was one of the few primetime shows in the Philippines to increase their television ratings after being moved to a later timeslot.
The series ranked 11th in the Top 15 programs from January to December 2013 based on year round data from Kantar Media Philippines with an average rating of 25.9%.[7]
| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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27.1% |
32.5% |
31.2% (8:30PM PST) 32.5% (9:15PM PST) |
25.9% |
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Reruns
editReruns of the show's episodes aired on Jeepney TV from December 12, 2016 to January 18, 2017; April 2 to April 27, 2018; September 21 to November 6, 2020; March 21 to April 22, 2022; and July 15 to August 16, 2024.
Cancellation
editHuwag Ka Lang Mawawala was supposed to be extended due to high ratings and positive feedbacks. Unfortunately, the show's extension is later cancelled due to the combined requests of Koreanovela fans and the supporters of That Winter, the Wind Blows, followed by Santos' decision to finish her show immediately to give way for Got to Believe.[11][12][13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos will star in a upcoming TV-series". 30 June 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Judy Ann Santos, Sam Milby and KC Concepcion will star in upcoming primetime series". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "The Cast of AGAINST ALL ODDS. Story Conference". 9 June 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Judy Ann Santos' primetime comeback via 'Against All Odds'". Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Sam Milby on working with Judy Ann Santos: 'Definitely highlight sa career ko'". Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
- ^ rodmagaru (2014-01-09). "(TV) ABSCBN Broadcasting Corporation Sweep TOP 15 Programs Aired in 2013". television. rodmagaru show. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
- ^ Kantar Media: Nationwide TV Ratings - June 17, 2013 (Monday) Archived July 25, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Breaches 30%
- ^ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): July 29, and 31, 2013
- ^ Judy Ann Santos leaving ABS-CBN?
- ^ Daniel Padilla defends Judy Ann Santos against loose talk that her soap is delaying the launch of Got To Believe
- ^ Serye ni Julia Montes, masasakripisyo para kay Kathryn!