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| show_name = Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
| image = Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo-titlecard.jpg
| show_name_2 =
| image_size =
| image = [[File:KTMseries.png|340px]]
| image_size =
| caption = Title card
| format = [[Romance film|Romance]], [[Drama]], [[Action (genre)|Action]]
| genre = [[Romance film|Romance]], [[drama]], [[Action (genre)|action]]
| director = Erick C. Salud<br />Trina N. Dayrit<br />Dondon S. Santos
| picture_format =
| executive_producer = Emerald C. Suarez
| director = Erick C. Salud<br>Trina N. Dayrit<br>Dondon S. Santos
| writer = [[Dreamscape Entertainment Television|Rondel P. Lindayag]]<br />Ayi Tamayo<br />Mark Anthony Bunda
| Headwriter = Rondel Lindayag
| creator = [[ABS-CBN Studios]]
| Writers = Ayi Tamayo<br>Mark Anthony Bunda
| starring = [[Gabby Concepcion]] <br> [[Albert Martinez]] <br> [[Coco Martin]] <br> [[Gerald Anderson]]<br> [[Kim Chiu]] <br> [[Gina Pareno]]<br>[[Jacklyn Jose]]<br>[[Maricar Reyes (actress)|Maricar Reyes]]| theme_music_composer = [[Rey Valera]]
| starring = [[Kris Aquino]] <br /> [[Gabby Concepcion]] <br /> [[Albert Martinez]] <br /> [[Kim Chiu]] <br /> [[Jaclyn Jose]] <br /> [[Maricar Reyes]] <br /> [[Gina Pareño]] <br /> [[Gerald Anderson]] <br /> [[Coco Martin]] <br /> [[Max Eigenmann]] <br /> [[Jessy Mendiola]]
| theme_music_singer = [[Gary Valenciano]]
| theme_music_composer = [[Rey Valera]]
| opentheme = "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" by [[Gary Valenciano]]
| opentheme = "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" by [[Gary Valenciano]]
| country = {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Philippines]]
| country = Philippines
| language = [[Filipino Language|Filipino]], [[English language|English]]
| language = Filipino
| location = {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Philippines]]
| location =
| network = {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[ABS-CBN]]
| network = [[ABS-CBN]]
| company = [[Dreamscape Entertainment Television]] <br> [[Kris Aquino|K Productions]]<br>[[Coco Martin|CCM Creatives]]
| num_episodes = 96 (as of June 4, 2010)
| num_episodes = 122
| first_aired = January 18, 2010
| first_aired = {{start date|2010|1|18}}
| last_aired = Present
| last_aired = {{end date|2010|7|9}}
| preceded_by = [[Tayong Dalawa]] and [[Dahil May Isang Ikaw]]
| related =
}}
}}


'''''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo''''' (International title: ''If We Were To Be Apart'' / {{translation|If We Are Far Apart}}) is a 2010 [[Philippine television drama]] series broadcast by [[ABS-CBN]]. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayrit and Dondon S. Santos,<ref name="abs-cbn.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/6252/kungtayoymagkakalayo/Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo.aspx |title=Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo :: ABS-CBN.com |access-date=2010-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008185812/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/6252/kungtayoymagkakalayo/Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo.aspx |archive-date=2012-10-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/24722/Kim-Chiu-defends-Kung-Tayoy-Magkakalayo-co-star-Kris-Aquino-against-critics |title=Kim Chiu defends Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo co-star Kris Aquino against critics &#124; PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |access-date=2010-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041514/http://www.pep.ph/news/24722/Kim-Chiu-defends-Kung-Tayoy-Magkakalayo-co-star-Kris-Aquino-against-critics |archive-date=2014-11-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The series features an ensemble cast consisting of [[Kris Aquino]], [[Gabby Concepcion]], [[Albert Martinez]], [[Gina Pareño]], [[Jaclyn Jose]], [[Maricar Reyes]], [[Gerald Anderson]], [[Coco Martin]], [[Max Eigenmann]], [[Jessy Mendiola]] and [[Kim Chiu]]. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on [[The Filipino Channel|TFC]] from January 18 to July 9, 2010, replacing ''[[Dahil May Isang Ikaw]]'' and was replaced by ''[[Noah (TV series)|Noah]]'' in ''[[Agua Bendita|Agua Bendita's]]'' timeslot.
'''''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo''''' (English: "If We Were To Be Apart") is a currently airing Philippine [[primetime]] [[soap opera|drama]] series broadcast on [[ABS-CBN]].


It is also part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration.
==Overview==
===Casting===
After some time, [[Kris Aquino]], has come back to primetime after her last series, the successful [[Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara (TV series)|television adaptation]] of ''[[Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara]]''. Leading the cast, Aquino plays Celine, a woman who has trusted too much. Joining her is the "love team" of [[Kim Chiu]] and [[Gerald Anderson]] who have previously worked together in the successful teleserye, ''[[Tayong Dalawa]]''. The two are playing star-crossed lovers though both their families have hidden secrets. Also from ''Tayong Dalawa'' are [[Coco Martin]] and [[Gina Pareno]], who gained popularity for portraying Ramon and Lola Gets.


==Synopsis==
Veteran actors, [[Gabby Concepcion]] and [[Albert Martinez]] are also in the cast. This is Concepcion's next project right after the hit series, ''[[Dahil May Isang Ikaw]]''. Because Martinez was still on the religious series, ''[[May Bukas Pa]]'' when production on ''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' began, his character in ''May Bukas Pa'' was killed off during the first week of ''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo''. Although he left the show, Martinez had been very popular as Mayor Enrique Rodrigo and returned to ''May Bukas Pa'' for the series finale. Concepcion and Martinez are romantic rivals for Celine. [[Maricar Reyes (actress)|Maricar Reyes]] and [[Jacklyn Jose]] are also in the cast. Jose is back after her last series, ''[[Nagsimula sa Puso]]'', where she also played a villainous role.
Celine is trapped in an unhappy marriage with Frank. One day, Celine was shocked to hear that Frank's plane crashed. While grieving the loss of her husband, she also discovered that Frank had an affair with Astrud and they had a love child named Ringo. Steve from [[National Bureau of Investigation (Philippines)|NBI]], was the investigator assigned to Frank's case. Later on, they became friends and fell for each other. They had an affair that nobody knew except Barry, Celine's best friend.


Eight months later, Frank was found alive. Celine walked away from her relationship with Steve for the sake of her marriage to Frank. However, she found out that she got pregnant by Steve. For the sake of her family, she told Frank that he is the father of her daughter, Gwen. From then on, Celine vows to be loyal to her family.
==Story and Development==
===Plot===
Celine is trapped in an unhappy marriage with Frank. One day Celine is shocked to hear that Frank’s plane crashed. Grieving the loss of her husband, she finds comfort in her friendship with Steve, the investigator assigned to the accident. Celine discovers that Frank had an affair with Astrud and they had a love child named Ringgo.


After nearly eighteen years, Celine is reunited with Steve. She learns that Steve is married to Selina. Celine realizes that she still loves Steve, but she knows that they are no longer meant to be. To make things more complicated, Gwen, who has grown into a pretty young lady, meets Robbie, the younger brother of Selina. Gwen and Robbie begin as enemies, but later fall in love.<ref name="abs-cbn.com"/>
Eight months later, Frank is found alive. Steve walks away from his relationship with Celine. But Celine is already pregnant, however, she tells Frank that he is the father of the daughter she named Gwen. From then on, Celine vows to be loyal to her family.


==Cast and characters==
After nearly eighteen years, Celine is reunited with Steve. She learns that Steve is married to Celina. Celine realizes that she still loves Steve, but she knows that they are no longer meant to be. To make things more complicated, Gwen, who has grown into a pretty young lady, meets Robbie, the younger brother of Celina. Gwen and Robbie begin as enemies, but later fall in love. <ref>http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/6252/kungtayoymagkakalayo/Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo.aspx</ref>
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===Synopsis===
===Main cast===
* [[Kris Aquino]] as Celine De Jesus-Crisanto – A perfectionist and domineering mother who was taken care of by a religious and kind grandmother. Celine does everything to become a good wife and tries to give her husband Frank a child but unaware that she is too strict to Gwen. Celine is harsh and jealous at Astrud and still secretly doesn't accept Ringo in her family. She finds out after her husband Frank is in an airplane crash she finds out that he has a child which hurts her. She falls for Steve but as she falls deeply and passionately, she is informed by Steve about Frank's appearance and how he is recently alive which makes her in dismay and what's worse she loses Steve and she has a child with Frank, but later finds out that it is her child with Steve.
{{Plot|date=April 2010}}
* [[Kim Chiu]] as Gwen Marie Crisanto Sebastian-Castillo – Celine's rebellious teenage daughter with Steve and wife of Robbie Castillo. She hates her mother because Celine always wants perfection, but was spoiled by her father and Astrud. She will realize that throughout her rebelliousness the truth behind her family problems in fact, her mother's struggle to keep a secret, her father Frank being part of a syndicate and not truly her father by blood and how she must also help her family not to fall apart.
A rather unfortunate event brings Steve and Celine’s paths together. An airplane crash leads them towards the same place while searching for two different people--Celine for her husband Frank who was then flying the aircraft turned to rubbles; and Steve for a fugitive who was reported to be one of the same plane’s passengers. It is a truly devastating event for Celine; and to further add injury to her loss, she once and for all discovers from her husbands recovered belongings that he is in fact the father of Astrud’s son, Ringo. With Frank’s body nowhere to be found, Celine is then left with no other choice but to assume that her husband is finally dead. Now that she’s a widow, she once and for all decides to move on with her life. Surprisingly, her goal is made easy by Steve’s sudden entry in her life; but unfortunately, their love affair is immediately cut short by Frank’s rather unexpected return.
* [[Gerald Anderson]] as Robbie Castillo - Lost his parents at a very young age; was saved and raised by Steve. Robbie is protective of his elder sister Selina, who married Steve. He dropped out of the [[Philippine National Police|PNP]] Academy a year before graduating, he currently works at [[National Bureau of Investigation (Philippines)|NBI]] with Steve. Husband of Gwen, and is determined to do everything for Gwen, he and his older sister Selina are the only two left but Selina dies at the half final weeks of the story. He demands justice for what has happened and convicts Ringo as he is enthralled in these family problems.
* [[Gabby Concepcion]] as Steve Sebastian – The biological father of Gwen. He saves Robbie as a child and takes him under his wing. Steve falls in love and marries Selina, Robbie's elder sister. He is an NBI agent who is dedicated to saving lives, but he still regrets not having saved his own (first) wife and their unborn child from death while she was [[Overseas Filipinos|working overseas]].
* [[Albert Martinez]] as Francisco "Frank" Crisanto† (RX Gang code name: "Uno") series' main antagonist - Celine's airline pilot husband who was thought of as dead after a plane crash, but turns out to be alive after several months. He has a son, Ringo, with his co-worker, Astrud; due to an accident, he and Astrud become partners in crime in the latter parts in the story. He dies after being shot by his father Rustico Crisanto/Supremo.
* [[Coco Martin]] as Ringo Quijano Crisanto† series' main antagonist - Frank's out-of-wedlock son to Astrud, and with whom Gwen is raised as her brother. He is rebellious and believes he is abnormal because of his mental illness ([[bipolar disorder]]). Ringo looks up to his father and respects him so much that he gets himself (and his sister) in trouble following his wishes but he will dig deeper to the secrets his mother and father have kept. He is the one who witnessed Selina's death that leads him into Rustico's/Supremo's syndicate. He was shot and killed by Robbie.
* [[Gina Pareño]] as Petulah "Pet" Crisanto - Frank's overprotective mother. She loves Frank so much that she will do anything for him. She corrects every mistake Celine, Frank, or Gwen does. After becoming a widow, she raised Frank alone and did everything to give the best of everything to her son. Now that Frank has his own family, she still lives with them and gets in between their family affairs she will reveal truth as she sees her unknown husband alive and what secrets lurk around her and some that confront her.
* [[Jaclyn Jose]] as Astrud Quijano-Crisanto† series' main female antagonist - "As The Villain Killer Influence" - Co-worker of Frank, with whom she has a son, Ringo, due to an affair. She spoils Gwen so that Gwen would love her more as a mother and because she can't take Frank away from Celine. She becomes the most controversial antagonist as she will do anything for money her family and will give her son all of those things. She was shot by Celine and dies afterwards.
* [[Maricar Reyes]] as Selina Castillo-Sebastian† – Elder sister of Robbie. She and her brother lost their parents after they got shot. She worked abroad but came to find her parents dead. She lived in with Steve and decided to raise Robbie so he didn't feel as if not having a mother or father. She marries Steve as Robbie grows up as an adult, but finds out that she cannot produce a baby. Just when she was about to adopt a baby with her husband, Steve, she got kidnapped and shot. She dies but became part of the problems Celine faced being an employee, a friend, a sister, and a good in-law.
* [[Max Eigenmann]] as Anna Alicia Magdalena – She was the neighbor who lived beside Steve, Robbie and Selina's house. She was working too at an orphanage before she attended PNPA. As she attended the PNPA with Robbie, with whom she falls in unrequited love, but their relationship remains platonic. Left the PNPA a year before graduating, she currently works at NBI with Robbie and Steve.
* [[Jessy Mendiola]] as Cristina Angeles – She and Ringo meet at an [[aeronautics]] school and fall in love. Her dad (Mark Gil) is not supportive of their relationship, yet they continue their relationship in secret. Her father's family wants to move him for physical rehabilitation in the US, after a hit-and-run accident, so they are threatened by an imminent long-distance separation.


===Supporting cast===
To Frank’s delight, Celine gets pregnant; but surprisingly, the latter isn’t exactly as excited as he is. Apparently, she is pretty certain that the kid in her womb isn’t Frank’s--it is actually Steve’s. On the other hand, Steve somehow gets a kid of his own. Incidentally, he meets a poor orphan in Cebu named Robbie; and while waiting for the kid’s elder sister Celina to fly back home, he volunteers to temporarily adopt him. Surprisingly, aside from finding Robbie’s legal guardian upon Celina’s return, Steve also ends up finding himself a loving wife. Celine tries her best to be a good mother to Gwen; but to her dismay, her daughter only ends up hating her than ever. Apparently, Astrud’s plan to subtly win Gwen’s confidence is a raging success; surprisingly, the young lady even admits to her that she would rather have her as a mom over Celine. On the other hand, Robbie gets shot. Being an aspiring honorable policeman that he is, he tries stopping a deranged man from shooting an innocent driver, thus leading to his unfortunate predicament.
* [[Gaby Dela Merced]] as Alina
* Bing Davao as Matt Cordero
* Thara Jordana as Kelly
* [[Pooh (comedian)|Reynold "Pooh" Garcia]] as Barry
* [[Paolo Serrano]] as Angelo, NBI Agent
* [[Nikki Valdez]] as Colby
* [[Erika Padilla]] as Diane
* [[Hiyasmin Neri]] as Brittany
* [[Ronaldo Valdez]] as Supremo†/Rustico Crisanto†
* [[Miriam Quiambao]] as Aludra<ref name="pep.ph">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/5637/%20Kung-Tayo%27y-Magkakalayo%20-introduces-three-new-villains|title = K Brosas breathes new life into "Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Musikal"}}</ref>
* [[Jhong Hilario]] as Jason† (RX Gang/Una Vita codename) / Agustin†
* [[Francine Prieto]] as Olivia Smith
* Tibo Jumalon as Roy Corpuz<ref>{{cite web |title=Tibo Jumalon is thankful to be part of 'Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo' |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7389/Tibo-Jumalon-is-thankful-to-be-part-of-Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo-.aspx |website=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]] |date=2010-05-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405225338/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7389/Tibo-Jumalon-is-thankful-to-be-part-of-Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo-.aspx |archive-date=2012-04-05 |url-status=dead |last1=Quintos |first1=Napoleon}}</ref>


===Special participation===
As the story goes on Celine is having problems being a mother to Gwen. Being a teacher, a mother and keeping secrets to her family wouldn't break apart. Meanwhile Gwen's rebellious side kicks in and as the mother daughter feud goes on anger erupts because of Astrud's ways both think oppositely where Celine thinks Astrud is just making Gwen do all these things just to get her side and her father's.
* [[Gloria Romero (actress)|Gloria Romero]] as Barbara De Jesus†
* [[Bimby Aquino Yap|James "Bimby" Aquino-Yap]] as Michael De Jesus Crisanto
* Angel Jacob as Gladys Sebastian†
* Janice Huang as Asha<ref name="pep.ph"/>
* Menggie Cobarrubias as Astrud's medical doctor†
* [[Fred Payawan]] as Borg
* Bam Romana as Tonzy
* [[Wendy Valdez]] as Laura
* Marlon Mance as Dante, Laura's husband
* [[John James Uy]] as Mark
* [[Cassandra Ponti]] as Vega
* Gee-Ann Abraham as Aliya


===Cameo appearances===
While Gwen thinks its only her mothers thinking that is wrecking everything no wonder to even her attention no one can get along. The past seems to catch up on Celine meanwhile as she heads to a convention Robbie and Steve get into the picture. Arriving to Manila for same reasons and Steve working while Robbie is going to take his education in the police academy. Meanwhile Frank persuades Gwen to say sorry to his mother but as she heads to the bathroom Robbie and Gwen met and unexpectedly things didn't go well as the two's bitter encounter makes things bad especially now that Celine and Celina met.
* Phebe Khae Arbotante as young Gwen
* Yogo Singh as Robbie (5 years old)
* [[Empress Schuck]] as young Celine
* [[Sharlene San Pedro]] as young Selina
* [[Joseph Bitangcol]] as young Steve
* [[Nikki Bacolod]] as young Astrud
* [[Izzy Canillo]] as young Ringo
* [[Paul Salas]] as young Frank (10 years old)
* Elijah Magundayao as Ringo (8 years old)
* [[Christian Vasquez]] as young Rustico Crisanto/Supremo
* Gilleth Sandico as young Petulah
* [[Kristel Fulgar]] as young Aludra
* Angel Sy as young Alina
* Celine Lim as young Asha
* [[Ketchup Eusebio]] as NGO worker


==Production==
Steve's return makes it irritable for Celine to know that Steve is married to Celina and as paths cross, Gwen keeps seeing Robbie wherever she goes even at parties and even when Celina decided to apply as a teacher at Celine's school. As Celine and Celina become friends and as employee and boss both women feel unhappy with their marriages as for Celina she cannot give a child to Steve and as for Celine she feels as if the consent of Frank makes it hard to get her daughter's attention because of her rebellious ways.
On November 25, 2009, ABS-CBN released a teaser via their official [[YouTube]] account identifying the cast and characters.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzxJf5wv_Z0 | title=NEW SHOW: Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo - YouTube | website=[[YouTube]] | date=25 November 2009 }}</ref> On December 27, 2009, ABS-CBN released its first full trailer during ''The Buzz'' showing its release date, January 18, 2010.


===Launch===
Meanwhile Gwen gets kidnapped but survives because Robbie and Steve saved her. They saw an RX bracelet left in the location. Three unsuspected women who are trying to get back at Frank and Astrud who they owe too and are the members of the syndicate in the underworld. Meanwhile Astrud sees Steve and Celine's closeness, a problem then occurred and what leads them close is when Celine confronts Astrud.
''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' was launched as one of the ABS-CBN offering for the 60th celebration of [[Philippine television drama|Filipino Soap Opera]] during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch for the first quarter of 2010, entitled "Bagong Simula" (New Beginning).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Headlines/Article/1800/The-biggest-stars-descend-on-Bagong-Simula-the-ABS-CBN-Trade-Show.aspx |title=The biggest stars descend on Bagong Simula, the ABS-CBN Trade Show :: ABS-CBN.com |access-date=2010-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305232712/http://www2.abs-cbn.com/headlines/article/1800/the-biggest-stars-descend-on-bagong-simula-the-abs-cbn-trade-show.aspx |archive-date=2014-03-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Theme song===
As days go by Celine got pregnant with Frank. Robbie and Gwen go to the same school. The bitter meetings never end and as for Celina after Steve was handling Gwen's case, he wants to step up as father to Gwen and for the last few weeks he gets closer and closer to danger. Meanwhile Ringgo meets Christina and both get to know each other. Astrud knows this and opposes. Astrud confronted Christina to leave Ringgo alone.
For the third time, [[Gary Valenciano]] sang the theme song for a series which stars [[Kim Chiu]] and [[Gerald Anderson]]. The other two were ''[[Tayong Dalawa]]'' and ''[[Sana Maulit Muli (TV series)|Sana Maulit Muli]]''. The title of the series was derived from the song, "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", which was originally sung by [[Rey Valera]] and [[Cover version|covered]] by Gary Valenciano for the show. Other songs featured on the show are "Lapit" ({{literal translation|"Come"}}) by [[Yeng Constantino]] and "Pagka't Mahal Kita" ({{literal translation|"Because I Love You"}}) by Bugoy Drilon.


=== Leave ===
Robbie, Ringo and Gwen decided to go out of town. As they all left the driveway, out of nowhere a team of men kidnapped all 3 which leads to a heated up revealation to everyone. As The RX gang has something to do with Frank's disappearance and Astrud's new business. The two now work for the underworld and now Steve believes Frank maybe the one all around it Celine doesn't believe it but Franks mother Petulah does.
Kris Aquino left for half a month due to political reasons for her brother [[Benigno Aquino III|Noynoy Aquino]] as president. The show was to be extended until August, but due to taping reasons the show did not go through with its 8th month run as planned.


===Production crew===
Ringo looks for answers after remembering Astrud had a bracelet with an RX while Robbie and Gwen's love affair cannot be handled by Celine, Celina nor Frank. Gwen was prevented to see Robbie butto their dismay, she did everything she can to see Robbie. Her monther Celine, however, supported their relationship.
* Associate Producers: Marissa Kalaw, Jhanice Casallo

* Production Assistants: Alma Cagalingan, Dianne Combalicer, Emerald Silvestre
Meanwhile, while Barry and Celine was talking about the true identity of Gwen, accidentally, Petulah heard it. She gets mad and confronted Celine. Celine admitted and told Petulah about the truth. Petulah got upset and because of her anger, she slapped Celine multiple times. Celine was trying to explain but she refused to listen.
* Locations: Analiza Anastacio, James Aquino, Lenlen Gatus, Edna Mendoza, Kremlin Bandiola, Halston Milanbilen, Luis Loberes

* Field Cashiers: Girlie Esguerra, Arvie Delos Reyes
Ringo Was Punching of Robbie of Love Gwen, However Robbie Let Away for Gwen But Ringo is Angry for Robbie Was Defeated by Frank, and Steve Was Protecting of Robbie was Incident WAs Last Night.
* Art Directors: Rizza Fernandez, Agnes Lapdis

* Assistant Directors: Vincent Gaite, LA Madridejos
But Later Ringo Was REad of Gwen's Email for Robbie, Gwen Celine Petulah Ringo Frank and Astrud Was Transffred at the New House, Robbie Was Bring Flowers for Gwen Ringo and Robbie and War Battling for Gwen, Who is LOving for Gwen Ringo or Robbie?
* Backpack Director: Avel Sunpongco

* Musical Directors: Jessie Lasaten Carmina Cuya
Petulah promised to Celine that she would tell Frank about it. When she sees that Frank is also bothered with other problems, she decided not to reveal the truth about Gwen's identity. As the days pass by, Celine was trying to tal kto Petulah and asked for forgiveness. Petulah then listens and understands her daughter-in-law's situation. Petulah is bothered by the secret and decided to move to Astrud's house.

Though Petulah is temporarily living in Astrud's house, she has still constant communication with Celine. One day, Celine wrote a letter for Petulah. She thanks Petulah for not telling the truth to Frank. Petulah is being bothered by her conscience, told Ringgo about the secret. Ringo gets mad but Petulah forced Ringo not to tell anyone about the secret. While they were talking, accidentally, Astrud heard everything and did her very best to look for the letter that contains the schocking secret.

When Astrud found the letter, she called Gwen to see her through Ringo and Petulah have been trying to stop her. Gwen got surprised about what Astrud has told her. She got mad and confronted her mother, Celine. Because she felt bad about what was being revealed, she packed her things up and decided to leave their house. One day, while she was in her friend's house and was drunk, she was vomiting. Her friend called Celine and told her that Gwen was there. Gwen was out of her mind and while Frank was talking to her, she revealed her mother's secret about her true identity.

When they're home, Frank confronted Celine. While she was crying, she admits the truth. Frank got mad and slapped her. He told Celine that she can't leave that house and has to pay everything she did. One day, while she was trying to escape, Astrud saw her and trying to prevent her. To Astrud's surprise, Celine told her that she would give something to her. She slapped Astrud twice, one for meddling to their lives and second, for trying to influence Gwen. While Celine was on her way to escape, Frank arrived and by force, asked Celine to go back. Frank was looking for Baby Michael, who Celine hid through Barry's parents. She slapped Celine multiple times and punch her through Petulah was trying her best to stop her son, Frank. While in the scene, Steve and Celina arrived. Frank told her not to meddle and confronted Steve if he is Gwen's father but Celine them to leave and said that Steve is not Gwen's father.

Celina has a suspicion that Steve is Gwen's father. She sought help for a DNA test to answer her suspicions. Meanwhile steve was planning to tell her the truth but before it happens, the DNA result was already released. Celina keeps on crying after learning the truth. She decided to go to Celine's house, confronted her and throwing a lot of bad words to Celine. Petulah got shocked about learning the truth and asked Celine to leave the house.

Celine decided to leave and looked for Gwen at Steve's house to convince her to be with her and Baby Michael but Gwen has refused. Gwen also threw a lot of bad words to her mother.

Meanwhile, Supremo (Ronaldo Valdez) knows about what happened when Jason (Jhong Hilario) pretended that he is from NBI and asked the housemaid for some information. Supremo got mad and said that Celine has to learn her lesson and be punished. While Celine was on her way to the province where Baby Michael is with Barry's parents, the Una Vita people, headed by Supremo, followed Celine and has evil plan to shoot her but the bus driver was shot. Because of what happened, the bus got out of balance and fell to a cliff and burst. Will Celine survive from the incident or will she be gone forever?
.<ref>http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/episode/detail/article/6304/kungtayoymagkakalayo/Episode2.aspx</ref>

==Cast and Characters==
=== Main Cast ===
[[File:KTM kris.JPG|thumb|right|100px|Kris Aquino as Celine Crisanto]]


*[[Kris Aquino]] as Celine Crisanto - A perfectionist mother raised by a perfectionist grandmother. Devoted wife to her husband Frank. She will do everything to please her husband in any way she can. As a kindergarten teacher and preschool owner, she is dedicated to her profession and tries to make a constant balance between her career and family life.

*[[Kim Chiu]] as Gwen Marie "Gwen" Crisanto-Castillo - Celine's rebellious teenage daughter with Steve and wife of Robbie Castillo. She hates her mother because Celine always wants perfection, but was spoiled by her father and Astrud.

*[[Gerald Anderson]] as Robbie Castillo - Lost his parents at a very young age; was saved and raised by Steve. Robbie is protective of his elder sister Celina, who marries Steve. Dropped out of the [[Philippine National Police|PNP]] Academy a year before graduating, he currently works at [[National Bureau of Investigation (Philippines)|NBI]] with Steve. Husband of Gwen.

*[[Gabby Concepcion]] as Steve Sebastian - The biological father of Gwen. He saves Robbie as a child and takes him under his wing. Steve falls in love and marries Selina, Robbie's elder sister. He's an NBI agent who is dedicated to saving lives. But he still regrets not having saved his own (first) wife and their unborn child from death while she was [[Overseas Filipino|working overseas]].

[[File:KTM kim.JPG|thumb|right|100px|Kim Chiu as Gwen Crisanto]]

*[[Albert Martinez]] as Francisco "Frank" Crisanto (RX Gang code name: "Uno") - Celine's airline pilot husband who was thought of as dead after a plane crash, but turns out to be alive after several months. He has a son, Ringgo with his co-worker, Astrud, due to an affair.

*[[Coco Martin]] as Ringo Quijano-Crisanto - Frank's out-of-wedlock son to Astrud, and with whom Gwen is raised as her brother. Rebellious and believes he is abnormal because of his mental illness ([[bipolar disorder]]). Ringgo looks up to his father and respects him so much that he gets himself (and his sister) in trouble following his wishes.

*[[Gina Pareño]] as Petulah "Mama Pet" Crisanto - Frank's overprotective mother. She loves Frank so much that she will do anything for him. She corrects every mistake Celine, Frank, or Gwen does. After becoming a widow, she raised Frank alone and did everything to give the best of everything to her son. Now that Frank has his own family, she still lives with them and gets in between their family affairs.

*[[Jacklyn Jose]] as Astrud Quijano (RX Gang code name: "Tres") "As The Villain Killer Influence" - Co-worker of Frank, with whom she has a son, Ringgo, due to an affair. She spoils Gwen so that Gwen would love her more as a mother and because she can't take Frank away from Celine.

*[[Maricar Reyes (actress)|Maricar Reyes]] as Maria Cecilia "Selina" Castillo-Sebastian - Elder sister of Robbie. She and her brother lost their parents after they got shot. She marries Steve, but finds out that she cannot produce a baby.

*Max Eigennman as Anna Alicia Magdalena - Attended the PNPA with Robbie, with whom she falls in unrequited love, but their relationship remains platonic. Left the PNPA a year before graduating, she currently works at NBI with Robbie and Steve.

*[[Jessy Mendiola]] as Christina Angeles - She and Ringo meet at an aeronautics school and fall in love. Her dad (Mark Gil) is unsupportive of their relationship, yet they continue their relationship in secret. Her father's family wants to move him for physical rehabilitation in the USA, after a hit-and-run accident, so they are threatened by an imminent long distance separation.

=== Supporting Cast ===
*Bing Davao as Matt Cordero, head of the NBI office that both Steve and Robbie work for
*[[Pooh (comedian)|Pooh]] as Barry
*Paolo Serrano as Angelo, NBI Agent
*[[Nikki Valdez]] as Colby, Gwen's co-worker at her new job
*[[Erika Padilla]] as Diane, Cristina's friend
*[[Hiyasmin Neri]] as Brittany, Gwen's friend
*[[Ronaldo Valdez]] as Supremo/Rustico Crisanto, the head of RX/Una Vita and Frank's long-lost father thought to be dead
*[[Gaby Dela Merced]] as Alina
*[[Cassandra Ponti]] as Assunta (RX Gang member)
*Jhong Hilario as Jason (RX Gang/Una Vita codename) / Agustin
*Bojo Molina as Rocky, Aludra's ex-boyfriend and an ex-convict (former RX Gang member)
*[[Francine Prieto]] as Olivia Smith
*[[Tibo Jumalon]] as Roy Corpuz<ref>http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7389/Tibo-Jumalon-is-thankful-to-be-part-of-Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo-.aspx</ref>

=== Special Participation ===
*[[Gloria Romero (actress)|Gloria Romero]] as Barbaba de Jesus, Celine's grandmother.
*James Aquino-Yap Jr. as Michael Crisanto - The toddler son of Frank and Celine Crisanto
*[[Miriam Quiambao]] as Aludra
*Janice Huang as Asha

=== Guest Cast ===
*Angel Jacob as Gladys - Steve's first wife (in pilot episode)
*[[Fred Payawan]] as Bogs
*[[Bam Romana]] as Tonzy
*[[Wendy Valdez]] as Aurora
*[[John James Uy]] as Mark
*[[Cassandra Ponti]] as Assunta
*[[Gee-Ann Abrahan]] as Aliya

===Cameo Appearance===
*Phebe Khae Arbotante as Young Gwen
*Yogo Singh as Robbie (5 years old)
*[[Joseph Bitangcol]] as Young Steve
*[[Nikki Bacolod]] as Young Astrud
*Izzy Canillo as Young Ringo
*[[Paul Salas]] as Young Frank (10 yrs. old)
*Elijah Magundayao as Ringgo (8 years old)
*[[Christian Vasquez]] as Young Socorro/Supremo
*[[Kristel Fulgar]] as Young Aludra
*[[Angel Sy]] as Young Alina
*Celine Lim as Young Asha

==Production==
On July 2009, in an interview in the Philippine talk show, ''[[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]]'', Kris Aquino revealed that she would be starring a primetime drama with Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. The series was supposed to be [[Robin Padilla]]'s comeback show on ABS-CBN, but he turned the offer down. Production started October 2009.
The locations were in different parts of [[Luzon]]. According to Aquino, they shot scenes in [[Zambales]], [[Marikina]], and [[Manila]]. All the character's first names are adapted from international singers.

On November 25, 2009, ABS-CBN released a teaser via their official [[YouTube]] account<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzxJf5wv_Z0</ref>. It revealed the complete cast and characters. Then, on December 27, 2009, ABS-CBN released its first full trailer during ''The Buzz''<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz9Z5l6DCf4</ref>, showing its release date, January 18, 2010.

===Production Crew===
* Musical Director: Jessy Lasaten and Carmina Cuya
* Production Designer: Nancy Arcega
* Production Designer: Nancy Arcega
* Sound Engineer: Abet Casasas
* Lighting Directors: Alfredo Hernando, Ferdie Marquez and David Siat
* Lighting Directors: Alfredo Hernando, Ferdie Marquez and David Siat
* Master Editings: Jesus Mendoza Jr. and Ray-an Ludwig Peralta
* Master Editings: Jesus Mendoza Jr. and Ray-an Ludwig Peralta
* Director of Photography: Romy Vitug
* Head Writer/Writer: Arlene Tamayo
* Story and Screenplay: Arlene Tamayo
* Executive Producer: Ms.Emarald C. Suarez
* Executive Producer: Emerald C. Suarez
* Writers:Honey Hidalgo
* Production Manager: Dagang Vilbar
* Production Manager: Dagang Vilbar
* Executive In Charge Of Creative: Rondel P. Lindayag
* Executive In Charge Of Creative: [[Dreamscape Entertainment|Rondel P. Lindayag]]
* Executive In Charge Of Production: Roldeo T. Endrinal
* Executive In Charge Of Production: [[Dreamscape Entertainment|Roldeo T. Endrinal]]
* Directions: Dondon S. Santos, Trina N. Dayrit and Erick Salud
* Directions: Dondon S. Santos, Trina N. Dayrit and Erick C. Salud


===Launch===
==Reception==
===Ratings===
''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' was launched as one of the ABS-CBN offering for the 60th celebration of Filipino Soap Opera ("Ika-60 taon ng Pinoy Soap Opera"). Together with series such as ''[[Rubi (Philippine TV series)|Rubi]]'', ''[[Tanging Yaman (TV series) | Tanging Yaman]]'', ''[[Habang May Buhay]]'', ''[[Kokey @ Ako]]'', ''[[Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?]]'', ''[[Agua Bendita (TV series)|Agua Bendita]]'' and a series of ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]'' seasonal episodes. The shows were launched during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch for the first quarter of 2010, entitled "Bagong Simula" (New Beginning).<ref>http://www.abs-cbn.com/Headlines/Article/1800/The-biggest-stars-descend-on-Bagong-Simula-the-ABS-CBN-Trade-Show.aspx</ref>
The show premiered with a 34.4% household rating in the GMA Network-dominated Mega Manila Area. The show on ABS-CBN beat its rival program ''[[The Last Prince]]'' (31.7%) on GMA Network. The show was the #1 primetime series for the night, ranked second overall, behind GMA's newscast, ''[[24 Oras]]'' at 35.7% in the Mega Manila TV Ratings based on AGB Nielsen Mega Manila data. The finale episode posted an impressive 14.5 people rating (not household rating) in the Mega Manila ratings beating its rival program (''Endless Love'') on GMA Network which posted a competitive 14.4 people rating. The show ranked #1 for the night in Mega Manila. ABS-CBN's ''Agua Bendita'' tied with GMA's ''Endless Love'' with 14.4 people rating each.


Based on the Kantar Media/TNS Nationwide TV Ratings, the pilot episode of posted an impressive 36.4% household rating while the finale episode mustered a whopping 42.7% beating its lead-in program, ''[[Agua Bendita]]'' (42.1%). Both of these programs are known to be one of the highest-rated successive pairs of regular Philippine primetime television series in any annual network programming lineup since ABS-CBN's reemergence as the [[Kantar Media Philippines|dominant TV network in the nationwide ratings]] in 2009.
==Theme song==

For the third time, [[Gary Valenciano]] sings the theme song for a series which stars [[Kim Chiu]] and [[Gerald Anderson]]. The other two are ''[[Tayong Dalawa]]'' and ''[[Sana Maulit Muli]]''. The title of the series was derived from the song, "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", which was originally sung by [[Rey Valera]] and [[Cover version|covered]] by Gary Valenciano for the show. Other songs featured on the show are "Lapit" (lit. "Come") by [[Yeng Constantino]] (the love theme of Ringo and Cristina) and "Pagka't Mahal Kita" (lit. "Because I Love You") by [[Bugoy Drilon]] (love theme of Robbie and Gwen).
===Awards===
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! width="10%"| Result
|-
| rowspan="3" align="center"| [[2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards|2011]]
| rowspan="3" align="left"| [[GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards]]<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/8149/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-honors-outstanding-actors-and-actresses-of-2010 "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010"]. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved 2014-05-21.</ref>
| align="left"| Most Popular Love Team of Movies & TV
| align="center"| [[Kim Chiu]] and [[Gerald Anderson]]
| {{won}}
|-
|Most Popular TV Drama Program||''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo''||{{won}}
|-
|Most Popular TV Directors || Erick Salud & Trina Dayrit <small>(with Rich Ilustre)</small>||{{won}}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN]]
*[[List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN]]

==External Links==
*[http://tfcnow.abs-cbn.com/shows.aspx?showid=88 ''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo''] free episodes [[on-demand]] at [[The Filipino Channel|TFCNow]]
*[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/6252/kungtayoymagkakalayo/Kung-Tayo-y-Magkakalayo.aspx ''Kung Tayo'y Kagkakalayo'']


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
{{Primetime Bida}}
* [http://tfcnow.abs-cbn.com/shows.aspx?showid=88 ''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo''] free episodes [[Video on demand|on-demand]] at [[The Filipino Channel|TFCNow]]
* {{IMDb title|1731858}}

{{Dondon S. Santos}}


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Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Title card
GenreRomance, drama, action
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Written byRondel P. Lindayag
Ayi Tamayo
Mark Anthony Bunda
Directed byErick C. Salud
Trina N. Dayrit
Dondon S. Santos
StarringKris Aquino
Gabby Concepcion
Albert Martinez
Kim Chiu
Jaclyn Jose
Maricar Reyes
Gina Pareño
Gerald Anderson
Coco Martin
Max Eigenmann
Jessy Mendiola
Theme music composerRey Valera
Opening theme"Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" by Gary Valenciano
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes122
Production
Executive producerEmerald C. Suarez
Production companiesDreamscape Entertainment Television
K Productions
CCM Creatives
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseJanuary 18 (2010-01-18) –
July 9, 2010 (2010-07-09)

Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (International title: If We Were To Be Apart / transl. If We Are Far Apart) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayrit and Dondon S. Santos,[1][2] The series features an ensemble cast consisting of Kris Aquino, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Gina Pareño, Jaclyn Jose, Maricar Reyes, Gerald Anderson, Coco Martin, Max Eigenmann, Jessy Mendiola and Kim Chiu. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 18 to July 9, 2010, replacing Dahil May Isang Ikaw and was replaced by Noah in Agua Bendita's timeslot.

It is also part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration.

Synopsis

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Celine is trapped in an unhappy marriage with Frank. One day, Celine was shocked to hear that Frank's plane crashed. While grieving the loss of her husband, she also discovered that Frank had an affair with Astrud and they had a love child named Ringo. Steve from NBI, was the investigator assigned to Frank's case. Later on, they became friends and fell for each other. They had an affair that nobody knew except Barry, Celine's best friend.

Eight months later, Frank was found alive. Celine walked away from her relationship with Steve for the sake of her marriage to Frank. However, she found out that she got pregnant by Steve. For the sake of her family, she told Frank that he is the father of her daughter, Gwen. From then on, Celine vows to be loyal to her family.

After nearly eighteen years, Celine is reunited with Steve. She learns that Steve is married to Selina. Celine realizes that she still loves Steve, but she knows that they are no longer meant to be. To make things more complicated, Gwen, who has grown into a pretty young lady, meets Robbie, the younger brother of Selina. Gwen and Robbie begin as enemies, but later fall in love.[1]

Cast and characters

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Main cast

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  • Kris Aquino as Celine De Jesus-Crisanto – A perfectionist and domineering mother who was taken care of by a religious and kind grandmother. Celine does everything to become a good wife and tries to give her husband Frank a child but unaware that she is too strict to Gwen. Celine is harsh and jealous at Astrud and still secretly doesn't accept Ringo in her family. She finds out after her husband Frank is in an airplane crash she finds out that he has a child which hurts her. She falls for Steve but as she falls deeply and passionately, she is informed by Steve about Frank's appearance and how he is recently alive which makes her in dismay and what's worse she loses Steve and she has a child with Frank, but later finds out that it is her child with Steve.
  • Kim Chiu as Gwen Marie Crisanto Sebastian-Castillo – Celine's rebellious teenage daughter with Steve and wife of Robbie Castillo. She hates her mother because Celine always wants perfection, but was spoiled by her father and Astrud. She will realize that throughout her rebelliousness the truth behind her family problems in fact, her mother's struggle to keep a secret, her father Frank being part of a syndicate and not truly her father by blood and how she must also help her family not to fall apart.
  • Gerald Anderson as Robbie Castillo - Lost his parents at a very young age; was saved and raised by Steve. Robbie is protective of his elder sister Selina, who married Steve. He dropped out of the PNP Academy a year before graduating, he currently works at NBI with Steve. Husband of Gwen, and is determined to do everything for Gwen, he and his older sister Selina are the only two left but Selina dies at the half final weeks of the story. He demands justice for what has happened and convicts Ringo as he is enthralled in these family problems.
  • Gabby Concepcion as Steve Sebastian – The biological father of Gwen. He saves Robbie as a child and takes him under his wing. Steve falls in love and marries Selina, Robbie's elder sister. He is an NBI agent who is dedicated to saving lives, but he still regrets not having saved his own (first) wife and their unborn child from death while she was working overseas.
  • Albert Martinez as Francisco "Frank" Crisanto† (RX Gang code name: "Uno") series' main antagonist - Celine's airline pilot husband who was thought of as dead after a plane crash, but turns out to be alive after several months. He has a son, Ringo, with his co-worker, Astrud; due to an accident, he and Astrud become partners in crime in the latter parts in the story. He dies after being shot by his father Rustico Crisanto/Supremo.
  • Coco Martin as Ringo Quijano Crisanto† series' main antagonist - Frank's out-of-wedlock son to Astrud, and with whom Gwen is raised as her brother. He is rebellious and believes he is abnormal because of his mental illness (bipolar disorder). Ringo looks up to his father and respects him so much that he gets himself (and his sister) in trouble following his wishes but he will dig deeper to the secrets his mother and father have kept. He is the one who witnessed Selina's death that leads him into Rustico's/Supremo's syndicate. He was shot and killed by Robbie.
  • Gina Pareño as Petulah "Pet" Crisanto - Frank's overprotective mother. She loves Frank so much that she will do anything for him. She corrects every mistake Celine, Frank, or Gwen does. After becoming a widow, she raised Frank alone and did everything to give the best of everything to her son. Now that Frank has his own family, she still lives with them and gets in between their family affairs she will reveal truth as she sees her unknown husband alive and what secrets lurk around her and some that confront her.
  • Jaclyn Jose as Astrud Quijano-Crisanto† series' main female antagonist - "As The Villain Killer Influence" - Co-worker of Frank, with whom she has a son, Ringo, due to an affair. She spoils Gwen so that Gwen would love her more as a mother and because she can't take Frank away from Celine. She becomes the most controversial antagonist as she will do anything for money her family and will give her son all of those things. She was shot by Celine and dies afterwards.
  • Maricar Reyes as Selina Castillo-Sebastian† – Elder sister of Robbie. She and her brother lost their parents after they got shot. She worked abroad but came to find her parents dead. She lived in with Steve and decided to raise Robbie so he didn't feel as if not having a mother or father. She marries Steve as Robbie grows up as an adult, but finds out that she cannot produce a baby. Just when she was about to adopt a baby with her husband, Steve, she got kidnapped and shot. She dies but became part of the problems Celine faced being an employee, a friend, a sister, and a good in-law.
  • Max Eigenmann as Anna Alicia Magdalena – She was the neighbor who lived beside Steve, Robbie and Selina's house. She was working too at an orphanage before she attended PNPA. As she attended the PNPA with Robbie, with whom she falls in unrequited love, but their relationship remains platonic. Left the PNPA a year before graduating, she currently works at NBI with Robbie and Steve.
  • Jessy Mendiola as Cristina Angeles – She and Ringo meet at an aeronautics school and fall in love. Her dad (Mark Gil) is not supportive of their relationship, yet they continue their relationship in secret. Her father's family wants to move him for physical rehabilitation in the US, after a hit-and-run accident, so they are threatened by an imminent long-distance separation.

Supporting cast

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Special participation

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Cameo appearances

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Production

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On November 25, 2009, ABS-CBN released a teaser via their official YouTube account identifying the cast and characters.[5] On December 27, 2009, ABS-CBN released its first full trailer during The Buzz showing its release date, January 18, 2010.

Launch

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Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo was launched as one of the ABS-CBN offering for the 60th celebration of Filipino Soap Opera during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch for the first quarter of 2010, entitled "Bagong Simula" (New Beginning).[6]

Theme song

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For the third time, Gary Valenciano sang the theme song for a series which stars Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. The other two were Tayong Dalawa and Sana Maulit Muli. The title of the series was derived from the song, "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", which was originally sung by Rey Valera and covered by Gary Valenciano for the show. Other songs featured on the show are "Lapit" (lit. '"Come"') by Yeng Constantino and "Pagka't Mahal Kita" (lit. '"Because I Love You"') by Bugoy Drilon.

Leave

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Kris Aquino left for half a month due to political reasons for her brother Noynoy Aquino as president. The show was to be extended until August, but due to taping reasons the show did not go through with its 8th month run as planned.

Production crew

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  • Associate Producers: Marissa Kalaw, Jhanice Casallo
  • Production Assistants: Alma Cagalingan, Dianne Combalicer, Emerald Silvestre
  • Locations: Analiza Anastacio, James Aquino, Lenlen Gatus, Edna Mendoza, Kremlin Bandiola, Halston Milanbilen, Luis Loberes
  • Field Cashiers: Girlie Esguerra, Arvie Delos Reyes
  • Art Directors: Rizza Fernandez, Agnes Lapdis
  • Assistant Directors: Vincent Gaite, LA Madridejos
  • Backpack Director: Avel Sunpongco
  • Musical Directors: Jessie Lasaten Carmina Cuya
  • Production Designer: Nancy Arcega
  • Sound Engineer: Abet Casasas
  • Lighting Directors: Alfredo Hernando, Ferdie Marquez and David Siat
  • Master Editings: Jesus Mendoza Jr. and Ray-an Ludwig Peralta
  • Director of Photography: Romy Vitug
  • Story and Screenplay: Arlene Tamayo
  • Executive Producer: Emerald C. Suarez
  • Writers:Honey Hidalgo
  • Production Manager: Dagang Vilbar
  • Executive In Charge Of Creative: Rondel P. Lindayag
  • Executive In Charge Of Production: Roldeo T. Endrinal
  • Directions: Dondon S. Santos, Trina N. Dayrit and Erick C. Salud

Reception

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Ratings

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The show premiered with a 34.4% household rating in the GMA Network-dominated Mega Manila Area. The show on ABS-CBN beat its rival program The Last Prince (31.7%) on GMA Network. The show was the #1 primetime series for the night, ranked second overall, behind GMA's newscast, 24 Oras at 35.7% in the Mega Manila TV Ratings based on AGB Nielsen Mega Manila data. The finale episode posted an impressive 14.5 people rating (not household rating) in the Mega Manila ratings beating its rival program (Endless Love) on GMA Network which posted a competitive 14.4 people rating. The show ranked #1 for the night in Mega Manila. ABS-CBN's Agua Bendita tied with GMA's Endless Love with 14.4 people rating each.

Based on the Kantar Media/TNS Nationwide TV Ratings, the pilot episode of posted an impressive 36.4% household rating while the finale episode mustered a whopping 42.7% beating its lead-in program, Agua Bendita (42.1%). Both of these programs are known to be one of the highest-rated successive pairs of regular Philippine primetime television series in any annual network programming lineup since ABS-CBN's reemergence as the dominant TV network in the nationwide ratings in 2009.

Awards

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[7] Most Popular Love Team of Movies & TV Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson Won
Most Popular TV Drama Program Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Won
Most Popular TV Directors Erick Salud & Trina Dayrit (with Rich Ilustre) Won

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo :: ABS-CBN.com". Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  2. ^ "Kim Chiu defends Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo co-star Kris Aquino against critics | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
  3. ^ a b "K Brosas breathes new life into "Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Musikal"".
  4. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (2010-05-06). "Tibo Jumalon is thankful to be part of 'Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on 2012-04-05.
  5. ^ "NEW SHOW: Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo - YouTube". YouTube. 25 November 2009.
  6. ^ "The biggest stars descend on Bagong Simula, the ABS-CBN Trade Show :: ABS-CBN.com". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  7. ^ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
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