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*Ligaw na Bulaklak*
Ligaw na Bulaklak
	Title card
Genre	Drama; Romance;
Written by	Lobert Villela
Directed by	Andoy L. Ranay
Starring	Roxanne Guinoo; Sid Lucero; Ara Mina; Marc Abaya; Coco Martin;
Opening theme	"Buong Buhay Ko" by Sam Milby
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	110
Production
Executive producer	Ellen Nicolas Criste
Running time	25-36 minutes
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	May 26 –; October 24, 2008

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Ligaw Na Bulaklak (transl. Wild Flower) is a 2008 Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based of a 1976 Philippine film Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak.^[1]^[2]^[3] Directed by Andoy L. Ranay, it stars Roxanne Guinoo, Sid Lucero, Ara Mina, Marc Abaya and Coco Martin. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from May 26 to October 24, 2008, replacing Prinsesa ng Banyera and was replaced by Pieta.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[4]

Synopsis

It begins in the 1980s, a time considered to be the peak of horse race betting. Lea is the daughter of a gambling man named Dennis, (Nonie Buencamino), and his wife Marilyn (Jodi Sta. Maria). Marilyn is actually in love with Mon (Isko Moreno). When Lea contracts dengue, Dennis finds out that his daughter's blood type does not match his own nor that Marilyn. This event triggers the changes in Lea's life. When her mother dies thanks to her "suicide", Lea is left alone in a girls' town. Lea blooms into a beautiful woman with the kind man Billy as her only best friend but Billy already has romantic feelings for Lea which he is yet to tell her, and by herself, she will search the truth about her life, her true love (Billy) and her real self. Lea's decision to go back to the horse racetrack would be the start of her long and winding journey of many discoveries and revelations. Lea decides to look for her long lost family. Will she ever find her long lost family? Will Lea find Billy and get him back or would she go with Francis as his girlfriend?

Cast and characters

Main cast

Roxanne Guinoo as Lea Alegro, a horse whisperer. She ends up in Mrs. Reyes' boarding house while searching for her lost siblings. She is a childhood friend of Billy, and the alleged biological daughter of her employer, Mon. Later in the series, Lea finds out that Janet is her long lost sister Jennifer.
Ara Mina as Janet/Jennifer Alegro, the adopted daughter and assistant of Mon, whom Mon rescued after taking pity on her. Janet is a distrustful and hateful person who despises Lea. She is the real Jennifer Alegro, Lea's half-sister, who was separated from Ronel at a young age, taken in by a lady named Loida, and grew up within the world of prostitution. She is in love with Francis.
Sid Lucero as Billy Sandoval, Lea's childhood sweetheart.
Marc Abaya as Francis, the adopted son of Mon. He is Mrs. Reyes' long-lost son, and in love with Lea
Coco Martin as Chris/Ronel Alegro, who comes from a political family and is the vice mayor of their town. He is the main antagonist and an evil person who plotted to kill Lea, so that she would not spoil his secret. He held Lea at gun-point but did not shoot her. He killed Michael for planning to spoil his secret.

Supporting cast

Nonie Buencamino as Dennis, Lea's abusive father. He was a bookie at the racetrack and is a gambler, alcoholic, and war freak.
Isko Moreno as Mon D. Rodriguez, Lea's employer. Originally a bookmaker, he became rich enough to buy his own horses and a luxurious resort. He is Dennis' arch enemy and the adopted father of Janet (Jennifer).
Arlene Muhlach as Mrs. Cristina Reyes, the boarding house owner.
Smokey Manaloto as Monching, Mrs. Reyes' partner and Lea's father figure.
Dominic Ochoa as Jojo Espiritu, the mayor of Makati City. He is an obsessive gambler. Mrs. Reyes later reveals to Francis that Jojo Espiritu is his biological father.
Matteo Guidicelli as Michael Espiritu, the younger brother of Cris, and a member of the Espiritu family. He had a love triangle relationship with Fatima and Precious.
Erich Gonzales as Fatima, one of Lea's best friend in the boarding house of Mrs. Reyes.
Carla Humphries as Precious, Lea's friend at foster home and boarding house. Initially, she was envious of Lea's beauty and talent, but they later became best friends.
Ina Feleo as Misty, a friend of Lea and boarder of Mrs. Reyes. She is Precious' older sister.
Jaymee Joaquin as Rita, a news reporter, and one of Lea's best friends.
Ron Morales as Ian, nephew of Mrs. Reyes, who has a secret crush on Lea.
Kristofer Dangculos as Chuckie, foster son of Mrs. Reyes.

Recurring cast

Jon "Chokoleit" García as Aljon, the horse-racing announcer at the racetrack and Billy's sidekick.
Alchris Galura as Ronel, a patient in a mental institution. He's the real Chris, Michael's brother.
Tetchie Agbayani as Mina, Mon's sister and a money fanatic.

Guest cast

Jodi Sta. Maria as Marilyn, Lea, Jennifer and Ronel's mother.
Joross Gamboa as Ricky, Billy's cousin.
Jane Oineza as Lilette, Chuckie's friend.
Celine Lim as young Lea
Joshua Cadelina as young Billy
Julia Montes as adolescent Jennifer
CJ Navato as young Ronel
Diana Malahal
Joel Saracho
Jacq Yu

^[5]

Theme song

The theme music is "Buong Buhay Ko" (lit. My Whole Life) interpreted by Sam Milby.

References

^ ABS-CBN's upcoming series title changed from 'Wildflower' to 'Cattleya'^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Journal Online - Daily news from the Philippines". www.journal.com.ph. August 7, 2020.
^ ABS-CBN News Online (Beta)^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Ligaw na Bulaklak Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
^ "Programs - ABS-CBN.com". Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2008.

External links

[1] ABS-CBN's upcoming series title changed from 'Wildflower' to 'Cattleya'^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[2] "Journal Online - Daily news from the Philippines". www.journal.com.ph. August 7, 2020.

[3] ABS-CBN News Online (Beta)^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[4] Ligaw na Bulaklak Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 8, 2019.

[5] "Programs - ABS-CBN.com". Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2008.

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-'''''Ligaw Na Bulaklak''''' ({{translation|Wild Flower}}) is a 2008 [[Philippine television drama|Philippine drama]] [[television series]] starring [[Roxanne Guinoo]], [[Sid Lucero]], [[Ara Mina]] and [[Marc Abaya]]. The series debuted on [[ABS-CBN]]'s ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block from May 26, 2008, to October 24, 2008, replacing ''[[Prinsesa ng Banyera]]''.  It was based on the 1976 film ''Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak'' which originally starred [[Alma Moreno]] and is based on the story by [[Edgardo M. Reyes]].<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118051 ABS-CBN's upcoming series title changed from 'Wildflower' to 'Cattleya']{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-05-11&sec=3&aid=59158|title=Journal Online - Daily news from the Philippines.|website=www.journal.com.ph|date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118474 ABS-CBN News Online (Beta)<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
+'''''Ligaw Na Bulaklak''''' ({{translation|Wild Flower}}) is a 2008 [[Philippine television drama]] broadcast by [[ABS-CBN]]. Based of a 1976 Philippine film ''Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak''.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118051 ABS-CBN's upcoming series title changed from 'Wildflower' to 'Cattleya']{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-05-11&sec=3&aid=59158|title=Journal Online - Daily news from the Philippines.|website=www.journal.com.ph|date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118474 ABS-CBN News Online (Beta)<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Directed by [[Andoy Ranay|Andoy L. Ranay]], it stars [[Roxanne Guinoo]], [[Sid Lucero]], [[Ara Mina]], [[Marc Abaya]] and [[Coco Martin]]. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on [[The Filipino Channel|TFC]] from May 26 to October 24, 2008, replacing ''[[Prinsesa ng Banyera]]'' and was replaced by ''[[Pieta (TV series)|Pieta]]''.
 The series is streaming online on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj7qu7ehvWLlQWnjZwh6W3RX|title=Ligaw na Bulaklak Full Episodes|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=December 8, 2019}}</ref>
 ==Synopsis==
-It begins in the 1980s, a time considered to be the peak of horse race betting. Lea is the daughter of a gambling man named Dennis, (Nonie Buencamino), and his wife Marilyn (Jodi Sta. Maria). Marilyn is actually in love with Mon (Isko Moreno). When Lea contracts dengue, Dennis finds out that his daughter's blood type does not match his own nor that Marilyn. This event triggers the changes in Lea's life. When her mother dies thanks to her "suicide", Lea is left alone in a girls’ town. Lea blooms into a beautiful woman with the kind man Billy as her only best friend but Billy already has romantic feelings for Lea which he is yet to tell her, and by herself, she will search the truth about her life, her true love (Billy) and her [[real self]]. Lea's decision to go back to the horse racetrack would be the start of her long and winding journey of many discoveries and revelations. Lea decides to look for her long lost family. Will she ever find her long lost family? Will Lea find Billy and get him back or would she go with Francis as his girlfriend?
+It begins in the 1980s, a time considered to be the peak of horse race betting. Lea is the daughter of a gambling man named Dennis, (Nonie Buencamino), and his wife Marilyn (Jodi Sta. Maria). Marilyn is actually in love with Mon (Isko Moreno). When Lea contracts dengue, Dennis finds out that his daughter's blood type does not match his own nor that Marilyn. This event triggers the changes in Lea's life. When her mother dies thanks to her "suicide", Lea is left alone in a girls' town. Lea blooms into a beautiful woman with the kind man Billy as her only best friend but Billy already has romantic feelings for Lea which he is yet to tell her, and by herself, she will search the truth about her life, her true love (Billy) and her [[real self]]. Lea's decision to go back to the horse racetrack would be the start of her long and winding journey of many discoveries and revelations. Lea decides to look for her long lost family. Will she ever find her long lost family? Will Lea find Billy and get him back or would she go with Francis as his girlfriend?
 ==Cast and characters==
+===Main cast===
+*[[Roxanne Guinoo]] as Lea Alegro, a horse whisperer. She ends up in Mrs. Reyes' boarding house while searching for her lost siblings. She is a childhood friend of Billy, and the alleged biological daughter of her employer, Mon. Later in the series, Lea finds out that Janet is her long lost sister Jennifer.
-=== Main cast ===
+*[[Ara Mina]] as Janet/Jennifer Alegro, the adopted daughter and assistant of Mon, whom Mon rescued after taking pity on her. Janet is a distrustful and hateful person who despises Lea. She is the real Jennifer Alegro, Lea's half-sister, who was separated from Ronel at a young age, taken in by a lady named Loida, and grew up within the world of prostitution. She is in love with Francis.
-*'''[[Roxanne Guinoo]]''' as Lea Alegro, a horse whisperer. She ends up in Mrs. Reyes' boarding house while searching for her lost siblings. She is a childhood friend of Billy, and the alleged biological daughter of her employer, Mon. Later in the series, Lea finds out that Janet is her long lost sister Jennifer.
+*[[Sid Lucero]] as Billy Sandoval, Lea's childhood sweetheart.
-*'''[[Ara Mina]]''' as Janet/Jennifer Alegro, the adopted daughter and assistant of Mon, whom Mon rescued after taking pity on her. Janet is a distrustful and hateful person who despises Lea. She is the real Jennifer Alegro, Lea's half-sister, who was separated from Ronel at a young age, taken in by a lady named Loida, and grew up within the world of prostitution. She is in love with Francis.
+*[[Marc Abaya]] as Francis, the adopted son of Mon. He is Mrs. Reyes' long-lost son, and in love with Lea
-*'''[[Sid Lucero]]''' as Billy Sandoval, Lea's childhood sweetheart.
+*[[Coco Martin]] as Chris/Ronel Alegro, who comes from a political family and is the vice mayor of their town. He is the main antagonist and an evil person who plotted to kill Lea, so that she would not spoil his secret. He held Lea at gun-point but did not shoot her. He killed Michael for planning to spoil his secret.
-*'''[[Marc Abaya]]''' as Francis, the adopted son of Mon. He is Mrs. Reyes' long-lost son, and in love with Lea
-*'''[[Coco Martin]]''' as Chris/Ronel Alegro, who comes from a political family and is the vice mayor of their town. He is the main antagonist and an evil person who plotted to kill Lea, so that she would not spoil his secret. He held Lea at gun-point but did not shoot her. He killed Michael for planning to spoil his secret.
 ===Supporting cast===
-*'''[[Nonie Buencamino]]''' as Dennis, Lea's abusive father. He was a bookie at the racetrack and is a gambler, alcoholic, and war freak.
+*[[Nonie Buencamino]] as Dennis, Lea's abusive father. He was a bookie at the racetrack and is a gambler, alcoholic, and war freak.
-*'''[[Isko Moreno]]''' as Mon D. Rodriguez, Lea's employer. Originally a bookmaker, he became rich enough to buy his own horses and a luxurious resort. He is Dennis' arch enemy and the adopted father of Janet (Jennifer).
+*[[Isko Moreno]] as Mon D. Rodriguez, Lea's employer. Originally a bookmaker, he became rich enough to buy his own horses and a luxurious resort. He is Dennis' arch enemy and the adopted father of Janet (Jennifer).
-*'''Arlene Muhlach''' as Mrs. Cristina Reyes, the boarding house owner.
+*Arlene Muhlach as Mrs. Cristina Reyes, the boarding house owner.
-*'''Smokey Manaloto''' as Monching, Mrs. Reyes’ partner and Lea's father figure.
+*Smokey Manaloto as Monching, Mrs. Reyes' partner and Lea's father figure.
-*'''[[Dominic Ochoa]]''' as Jojo Espiritu, the mayor of Makati City. He is an obsessive gambler. Mrs. Reyes later reveals to Francis that Jojo Espiritu is his biological father.
+*[[Dominic Ochoa]] as Jojo Espiritu, the mayor of Makati City. He is an obsessive gambler. Mrs. Reyes later reveals to Francis that Jojo Espiritu is his biological father.
-*'''[[Matteo Guidicelli]]''' as Michael Espiritu, the younger brother of Cris, and a member of the Espiritu family. He had a [[love triangle]] relationship with Fatima and Precious.
+*[[Matteo Guidicelli]] as Michael Espiritu, the younger brother of Cris, and a member of the Espiritu family. He had a [[love triangle]] relationship with Fatima and Precious.
-*'''[[Erich Gonzales]]''' as Fatima, one of Lea's best friend in the boarding house of Mrs. Reyes.
+*[[Erich Gonzales]] as Fatima, one of Lea's best friend in the boarding house of Mrs. Reyes.
-*'''[[Carla Humphries]]''' as Precious, Lea's friend at foster home and boarding house. Initially, she was envious of Lea's beauty and talent, but they later became best friends.
+*[[Madeleine Humphries|Carla Humphries]] as Precious, Lea's friend at foster home and boarding house. Initially, she was envious of Lea's beauty and talent, but they later became best friends.
-*'''[[Ina Feleo]]''' as Misty, a friend of Lea and boarder of Mrs. Reyes. She is Precious' older sister.
+*[[Ina Feleo]] as Misty, a friend of Lea and boarder of Mrs. Reyes. She is Precious' older sister.
-*'''[[Jaymee Joaquin]]''' as Rita, a news reporter, and one of Lea's best friends.
+*[[Jaymee Joaquin]] as Rita, a news reporter, and one of Lea's best friends.
-*'''Ron Morales''' as Ian, nephew of Mrs. Reyes, who has a secret crush on Lea.
+*Ron Morales as Ian, nephew of Mrs. Reyes, who has a secret crush on Lea.
-*'''[[Kristofer Martin|Kristofer Dangculos]]''' as Chuckie, foster son of Mrs. Reyes.
+*[[Kristoffer Martin|Kristofer Dangculos]] as Chuckie, foster son of Mrs. Reyes.
-=== Recurring cast ===
+===Recurring cast===
-*'''[[Chokoleit|Jon "Chokoleit" García]]''' as Aljon, the horse-racing announcer at the racetrack and Billy's sidekick.
+*[[Chokoleit|Jon "Chokoleit" García]] as Aljon, the horse-racing announcer at the racetrack and Billy's sidekick.
-*'''Alchris Galura''' as Ronel, a patient in a mental institution. He's the real Chris, Michael's brother.
+*Alchris Galura as Ronel, a patient in a mental institution. He's the real Chris, Michael's brother.
-*'''[[Tetchie Agbayani]]''' as Mina, Mon's sister and a money fanatic.
+*[[Tetchie Agbayani]] as Mina, Mon's sister and a money fanatic.
-=== Guest cast ===
+===Guest cast===
-*'''[[Jodi Sta. Maria]]''' as Marilyn, Lea, Jennifer and Ronel's mother.
+*[[Jodi Sta. Maria]] as Marilyn, Lea, Jennifer and Ronel's mother.
-*'''[[Joross Gamboa]]''' as Ricky, Billy's cousin.
+*[[Joross Gamboa]] as Ricky, Billy's cousin.
-*'''[[Jane Oineza]]''' as Lilette, Chuckie's friend.
+*[[Jane Oineza]] as Lilette, Chuckie's friend.
-*'''Celine Lim''' as young Lea.
+*Celine Lim as young Lea
-*'''Joshua Cadelina''' as young Billy.
+*Joshua Cadelina as young Billy
-*'''[[Julia Montes]]''' as adolescent Jennifer.
+*[[Julia Montes]] as adolescent Jennifer
-*'''[[CJ Navato]]''' as young Ronel.
+*[[CJ Navato]] as young Ronel
-*'''Diana Malahal'''
+*Diana Malahal
-*'''Joel Saracho'''
+*Joel Saracho
-*'''Jacq Yu'''
+*Jacq Yu
 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/71/xmmid/387/Article/10074/program/ligawnabulaklak/xmview/2/Default.aspx|title=Programs - ABS-CBN.com<!-- Bot generated title -->|access-date=May 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218163602/http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/71/xmmid/387/Article/10074/program/ligawnabulaklak/xmview/2/Default.aspx|archive-date=February 18, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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 [[Category:Live action television shows based on films]]

v t e ABS-CBN adaptations (local films)
Sineserye Presents	Palimos ng Pag-ibig (2007) Hiram na Mukha (2007) May Minamahal (2007) Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? (2007)
Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection	Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (2008) Maligno (2008) Florinda (2009)
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla	Tiagong Akyat (2009) Pepeng Agimat (2009) Tonyong Bayawak (2010) Elias Paniki (2010) Bianong Bulag (2011) Kapitan Inggo (2011)
Your Song	Underage (2009) Boystown (2009)
Others	Spirits (2004) Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2005) Kampanerang Kuba (2005) Panday (2005) Bituing Walang Ningning (2006) Walang Kapalit (2007) Kokey (2007) Pangarap na Bituin (2007) Palos (2008) Ligaw Na Bulaklak (2008) Pieta (2008) Eva Fonda (2008) Kambal sa Uma (2009) Katorse (2009) Nagsimula sa Puso (2009) Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (2010) Juanita Banana (2010) Sabel (2010) Walang Hanggan (2012) Mundo Man ay Magunaw (2012) Dugong Buhay (2013) Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (2015) FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2015) Tubig at Langis (2016) Magpahanggang Wakas (2016) FPJ's Batang Quiapo (2023)