Ysabella

Ysabella
File:Ysabellalogo.jpg What is the true taste of love?
Created by	ABS-CBN
Directed by	Rory B. Quintos Don M. Cuaresma Cathy Garcia Molina
Starring	Judy Ann Santos Ryan Agonicillo
Theme music composer	Ogie Alcasid
Ending theme	"Wag Mong Iwan Ang Aking Puso", by Aiza Seguerra
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	30 (as of August 3)
Production
Executive producer	Des D. Tanwangco
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	June 25 2007 – Present

Ysabella is a television dramedy of the real-life couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo.

Plot

The story revolves around a young cook named Ysabella Cuenca. At an early age, Ysay develops an inclination for cooking, and dreams of becoming a great cook like her mother, Rosario Cuenca.

However, her mother's misfortune causes Ysay to taste the bitterness of life. This teaches her to be meticulous and devoted to her cooking, and cynical when it comes to love. She grows with one goal in mind—to be the best cook in their area and exact revenge on the woman who was responsible for her mother's misery.

Along the way, Ysay meets two men who will show her how sweet it is to fall in love. Who will give her the right mixture of happiness? Will it be the cocky, street-smart Andrew Amarillo or the chef Mito Valenzuela ?

Cast

Main Cast

• Judy Ann Santos as Ysabella "Ysay" Cuenca - a girl who's passionate about cooking. In her kitchen, she's the queen, as every ingredient is carefully measured, every dish perfect down to the last drop. However, she's quite cynical about love.
• Ryan Agoncillo as
  • Andrew Amarillo - a man whose heart beats for Ysabella. Behind his smile and laughter lies a dark past that holds key to his real identity.
  • Albert Amarillo - twin brother of Andrew.

• Derek Ramsay as Mito Valenzuela - the "sexiest chef on TV", who also Ysabella fell in love with.He also loves Ysabella.
• Coney Reyes as Victoria Amarillo - the top chef of "Florencia's". Despite her success, she yearns for something more, and will do everything in her power to get it.
• Gina Pareño as Trinidad Mendoza - Ysabella's "second mom", who never fails to fill her family with love.
• Aiza Seguerra as Alex Mendoza - Ysabella's loyal friend. However, one dream will test her undying friendship with Ysay.
• Pokwang as Phuket - Victoria's loyal right-hand, and the only person who knows Victoria's real identity.
• Valeen Montenegro as Lima Amarillo - Victoria's obedient daughter, who will get a taste of first love from Jordan.
• Aldred Gatchalian as Jordan Valenzuela - Mito's younger brother. This headstrong young man's heart beats only for one woman.
• Kat Alano as Georgia Rodriguez - who traded love just to have a taste of success.
• Angelika dela Cruz as Kristine

Special Participation

• Rosanna Roces as Rosario Cuenca - who hands out her love for cooking to Ysabella. She gives Ysay her secret recipe, which will eventually lead to her untimely death.
• Evangeline Pascual as Sophia Amarillo - rival and sister of Victoria.
• Lito Pimentel as Homer - Sophia's husband. He also works for Victoria
• Christian Vasquez as Norman
• Jeffrey Santos as Bugdong
• Ethel Booba as Darna
• Isabel Blaesi as Sherry
• Kontin Roque
• Sitti Navarro as Reshia
• Jason Abalos as Lino
• Maricel Laxa as Younger Victoria
• Nadia Montenegro as Younger Trinidad
• Gardo Versoza as Younger Perry
• Sharlene San Pedro as Young Alex
• Jairus Aquino as Young Andrew/Albert
• Celine Lim as Young Ysabella

Trivia

• ABS-CBN granted exclusive rights for Bacolod Chicken Inasal to bear the name Ysabella in their menu. Ysabella's Chicken (Inasal na manok), fried chicken mixed with herbs and spices was added to their menu.
• Santos learned culinary arts before doing this series.
• This is Santos and Agoncillo's 2nd TV series together. First was Krystala.
• Coney Reyes and Maricel Laxa, who both played Victoria Amarillo, are endorsers of Del Monte Kitchenomics.
• The pilot episode earned a 31.6% in Mega Manila and 37.0% in Nationwide.
• Ysbella's chapter 1 ended August 17, 2007 and the 2nd chapter started August 20, 2007
• It is unknown yet whether it was Andrew or Albert that met Ysabella in the cemetery when they were young.

External links

• Ysabella at the Pinoy Exchange Forums
• Ysabella at the ABS-CBN Forums
• Ysabella: Unofficial Episode Guide at Pinoy TV Junkie

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN