Dahil May Isang Ikaw - Plot

Dahil May Isang Ikaw[1] (English: Because There Is Only You) is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN starring Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karylle and Sid Lucero. The show marks the reunion of young actors Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as love team after 5 years. A comeback primetime series of award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino on ABS-CBN after eight years. The first teaser was relased on July 22, 2009 after TV Patrol World which shows viewers the powerhouse cast and actors potrayal in the series. Several follow up trailers were released which gives viewers the debut date on August 24, 2009.

Casting

After doing several movies years ago, Lorna Tolentino and Gabby Concepcion are reunited in ABS-CBN’s Dahil May Isang Ikaw, their first teleserye together. The veteran actress noted that her and Gabby’s acting skills gained more depth through the years.Lorna Tolentino returns to her roots and will definitely show her acting mettle, proving that she indeed deserves the Grand Slam Actress title in the country. Gabby Concepcion also returns to serious drama, pitting his acting chops against the country’s finest actors and actresses. And local TV’s most loved tandem, Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, reunites after five years to show that their chemistry on screen has gotten much stronger over timeCastingAfter doing several movies years ago, Lorna Tolentino and Gabby Concepcion are reunited in ABS-CBN’s Dahil May Isang Ikaw, their first teleserye together. The veteran actress noted that her and Gabby’s acting skills gained more depth through the years.Lorna Tolentino returns to her roots and will definitely show her acting mettle, proving that she indeed deserves the Grand Slam Actress title in the country. Gabby Concepcion also returns to serious drama, pitting his acting chops against the country’s finest actors and actresses. And local TV’s most loved tandem, Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, reunites after five years to show that their chemistry on screen has gotten much stronger over time.

Plot

Main cast

Kristine Hermosa as Melissa Ramirez/Angela 'Ella' Alferos - Awakened into a life of poverty. Ella found the security she's looking for in her friend Miguel. Until when will she hold on to their promise of love?



Jericho Rosales as Miguel Ramirez - Even though orphaned, he found a new family in Pip and Angel, the woman he's destined to care for. Until when will he try to protect their love?



Gabby Concepcion as Jaime Alferos - A responsible father and husband. There's a past that he couldn't escape whatever he tries. Until when will he try to hide his true feelings to a woman he truly loved and hurt?

Lorna Tolentino as Tessa Ramire- A famous and successful lawyer. Behind her fierce spirit is a grieving mother. What if the daughter she's been looking for so long is the person she's hurting the most?

Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Patricia Aragon-Alferos - A woman who lived in power and riches. Her only wish is to maintain the unity of her family. Up to what extent can she do in the name of love?

John Estrada as Daniel Ramirez - He dreamed of a simple life. He cannot sacrifice nothing only to make his love Tessa happy. Up until when will he suffer only to get the love he so truly desired?



Karylle as Denise Alferos - A "happy-go-lucky" girl.. What if the man she feels for wants to be with her sister?


Sid Lucero as Alfred 'Red' Ramirez - Grown up from Miguel's love and care. When Ella came in his life, how will he fight for his love if the person he considers as a brother is his rival?