Series synopsis
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a drama television series that premiered on ABS-CBN on May 15, 1991. It ended on July 23, 2025. It was created by Charo Santos. It stars Charo Santos, Elijah Canlas, Janice de Belen and Yves Flores.
Recognized as the longest and most award-winning drama anthology in the country, Charo Santos-Concio narrates real-life stories of people with well-crafted storylines, excellent performances by its actors, and topnotch production details.
Premise
Recognized as the longest and most award-winning drama anthology in the country, Charo Santos-Concio narrates real-life stories of people with well-crafted storylines, excellent performances by its actors, and topnotch production details.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Charo Santos as Self - Narrator
- Elijah Canlas as Sofronio Vasquez
- Janice de Belen as Aiding Vasquez
- Yves Flores as Aido Vasquez
- Lui Manansala
- Dustine Mayores as Loy Vasquez
- Sean Tristan as Jerome Dayao
- Sheena Catacutan as Self
Supporting cast
- Janell Gonzaga as young Sheena
- Aljon Mendoza as Sean Catacutan
- Bembol Roco as Luis Catacutan
- Tart Carlos
- Angelica Panganiban as Angelyn Catacutan
- Mikha Lim as Self
- Gwen Apuli as Self
- Aiah Arceta as Self
- Jhoanna Robles as Self
- Colet Vergara as Self
- Stacey Sevilleja as Self
- Maloi Ricalde as Self
Guest cast
- Elijah Canlas as Sofronio Vasquez
- Janice de Belen as Aiding Vasquez
- Yves Flores as Aido Vasquez
- Lui Manansala
- Dustine Mayores as Loy Vasquez
- Sean Tristan as Jerome Dayao
- Sheena Catacutan as Self
- Janell Gonzaga as young Sheena
- Aljon Mendoza as Sean Catacutan
- Bembol Roco as Luis Catacutan
- Tart Carlos
- Angelica Panganiban as Angelyn Catacutan
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 247 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 53 | May 15, 1991 | May 13, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 65 | June 3, 1992 | October 13, 1993 |
| Season 3 | 63 | October 20, 1993 | February 15, 1995 |
| Season 4 | 55 | March 2, 1995 | March 14, 1996 |
| Season 5 | 0 | ||
| Season 6 | 1 | June 11, 1998 | |
| Season 7 | 3 | February 12, 1998 | November 26, 1998 |
| Season 8 | 5 | July 1, 1999 | August 5, 1999 |
| Season 9 | 0 | ||
| Season 10 | 0 | ||
| Season 11 | 0 | ||
| Season 12 | 2 | July 3, 2003 | October 2, 2003 |
| Season 13 | 0 | ||
| Season 14 | 0 | ||
| Season 15 | 0 | ||
| Season 16 | 0 | ||
| Season 17 | 0 | ||
| Season 18 | 0 | ||
| Season 19 | 0 | ||
| Season 20 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rubber Shoes In this very first episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya aired on May 15, 1991, Romnick Sarmienta plays Allan, a social climber who is ashamed of his impoverished state and pretends to be well-off to blend in with his rich friends in school. His father, a street sweeper, works very hard to meet his luxurious needs. Only when it is too late does Allan realize that money does not necessarily make a man happy. |
May 15, 1991 |
| 2 |
Lampin (Cloth Diaper) After serving fifteen years in prison for murdering her brother-in-law, Dolor is finally freed and eventually turns to her sister Pilar for vital support as she starts anew. With years of resentment and grief standing in the way of the sisters' reconciliation, Pilar tries desperately to retain her hold over Dolor's uncertain future, especially when the child that she raised as her own grows increasingly fond of the real mother he never knew. |
May 22, 1991 |
| 3 | Bola (Ball) | May 29, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love Birds After being separated from Lani for five years, her soldier-husband Noel tries to woo her back by telling her that he is resigned from the army. Lani takes him back, and they start a new life with their daughter Cristina. Everything seems to be going well for them until they find out that Noel is afflicted with leprosy. |
June 3, 1992 |
| 2 | Lason (Poison) | June 17, 1992 |
| 3 | Quezon Blvd | June 24, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamao (Fist) | October 20, 1993 |
| 2 | Kapirasong Sulat (Piece of a Letter) | October 27, 1993 |
| 3 | Placement Fee | November 3, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackboard | March 2, 1995 |
| 2 |
Korona (Crown) A young lady lives in discontent in spite of the fact that she has looks, wealth, and a loving father. She is utterly jealous of another girl who, despite her impoverished state, seems to be superior in many things. This envy grows into bitter hatred when her own father falls in love with the very object of her contempt. |
March 9, 1995 |
| 3 | Boxing Gloves | March 16, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 62 |
Talaarawan As part of the centennial of the Philippines' independence from Spain, the story follows the plight of the letter-sender's ancestor against the Spaniards. |
June 11, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Room | February 12, 1998 |
| 2 | Gitara | July 2, 1998 |
| 18 |
Kopita Maalaala Mo Kaya's Halloween episode, featuring Gardo Versoza as a young priest assigned to a faraway barrio, not knowing that the town is inhabited by aswangs. |
November 26, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oto San Set during the Second World War, six-year-old Ambo and his family experienced the cruelties committed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Amidst all the dark moments, Ambo has formed a paternal bond with a Japanese officer named Captain Mori, whom he sees as a good man. However, this bond was strained when Ambo witnessed the execution of a man, done by the captain. |
July 1, 1999 |
| 2 | Forcep | July 8, 1999 |
| 3 | Friendship Band | July 22, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Imahe ng Birhen (Virgin Mary's Image) Starting as an actor's assistant, Pablito Sarmiento's comedic talents were discovered by Dolphy, and thus, his life changed when he became a star, taking the name "Babalu" due to his long and sharp chin. His successful venture as an actor led him to venture into vices. In his fifties, he feared that his stardom would end when he was diagnosed with liver problems caused by his long years of alcoholism. |
July 3, 2003 |
| 14 |
Unan (Pillow) At the age of 3, Julie Vega (born Julie Pearl Postigo) began her career when she starred in her very first TV ad. This proved that Julie has a natural talent for acting, and she even won the title role in the film "Mga Mata ni Angelita" in 1978. At the age of 11, she became even more well-known when she played the titular girl in GMA-7's soap opera "Anna Liza" in 1980. In 1985, the nation was shocked by her death, caused by an illness. Besides being an idolized figure, the story also follows the life of Julie Vega as a beloved daughter of Julio and Perla and a dearest little sister to her older brothers: James, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Joseph, and Jerry. |
October 2, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABS-CBN |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 15, 1991 |
| Last aired | July 23, 2025 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |