Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos
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Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? was the fourth installment of Sineserye Presents, an ABS-CBN (Philippine Broadcasting) production. [1] It is based on the movie Natutulog Pa Ang Diyos of 1988. Its rough translation in English is: "Is God Asleep?".
Based on "Natutulog Pa ang Diyos" ("God is Still Sleeping"), the original novel by Ruben R. Marcelino, the movie revolves around a young woman who was switched at birth. As a result, what could have been a life of prosperity became a life of poverty. Meanwhile, the baby boy who was put in her rightful place has grown up to be spoiled and irresponsible, but is secretly caught up in his feelings for her.
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[edit] Original Film
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| Directed by | Lino Brocka |
| Starring | Lorna Tolentino Ricky Davao Gary Valenciano |
| Distributed by | Seiko Films |
| Release date(s) | 1988 |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
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[edit] Original Plot
Everyone notices how different Andrew (Ricky Davao) and Gillian (Lorna Tolentino) look from their respective sets of parents but no one really makes a fuss about it. What is even more surprising is that the two have never felt close with the families they grew up with. Instead, Gillian becomes more closely attached to Andrew's parents (Ricky Belmonte and Marita Zobel) and Andrew feels drawn to Gillian's parents, Bernardo (Dante Rivero) and Patria (Gina Pareño). Little do they suspect that this is because Andrew and Gillian had been switched at birth. Andrew's real father, Bernardo, a poor private driver, decides that Andrew will have a better life growing up with his rich bosses. So he makes sure that only he and his wife Patria know that he has switched the two babies when the mothers both gave birth at a provincial hospital. No amount of pleading from Patria can make him change his mind. Out of frustration, Patria resorts to maltreating Gillian. The latter finds comfort with Andrew's mother, Rose (Marita Zobel), and later with Mark, (Gary Valenciano) a rich suitor. Jealous of Gillian's new found attention, Andrew decides to force himself on Gillian, an act which is to lead to the revelation of the secret of their parentage.
[edit] Original Cast and Characters
- Lorna Tolentino as Gillian Ramirez
- Ricky Davao as Andrew Velasco
- Gary Valenciano as Mark Vilchez
- Gina Pareño as Patria Ramirez
- Ricky Belmonte as Mike Velasco
- Tina Godinez as Tina Ramirez
- Michael Locsin as Boy Ramirez
- Dante Rivero as Bernardo Ramirez
- Marita Zobel as Rose Velasco
[edit] TV Series
| Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? |
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| Format | Soap opera |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Entertainment Dept. |
| Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng Rechie Del Carmen |
| Starring | Roxanne Guinoo Jake Cuenca Joross Gamboa |
| Theme music composer | Nonong Buencamino Jose Bartolome |
| Ending theme | "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?" by Lani Misalucha |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 55 (Final) |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Ma. Cristina N. Santos |
| Running time | 20-25 minutes |
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| Original channel | ABS-CBN |
| Original run | July 16, 2007 – October 11, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | May Minamahal |
| Followed by | Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara |
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[edit] Plot
This time, Roxanne Guinoo, Jake Cuenca, and Joross Gamboa, will step in the shoes of Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao and Gary Valenciano, three people caught up in a love triangle, all with important relations to one another! Roxanne plays Gillian, the rightful heiress of a wealthy couple, but was switched with Andrew, son of a driver and a maid. Jake Cuenca plays Andrew, who grows up to be irresponsible, but it turns out that he's secretly in love with Gillian. On the other hand, Joross Gamboa is Mark, who adds to the confusion, as he is Andrew's best friend, who also has feelings for the same girl.
[edit] Cast and Characters
- Roxanne Guinoo as Gillian Ramirez - Bernardo and Patria's "supposed" eldest daughter. She grew up in poverty, but although she yearns for a better life, she wants to bring it about herself, not by relying on other people. Disciplined and responsible, she is liked by Mike and Rose, her parent's employers. Unfortunately, her own parents don't think too highly of her, and treat her badly.
- Jake Cuenca as Andrew Angeles - the only "supposed" child of Mike and Rose. This spoiled brat always wants to be the center of attention, and will never hesitate to get back at those who stand in his way. The only person he turns to for advice is his best friend, Mark. He tries to prove himself to his parents, but he always end up being compared unfavorably to Gillian. As such, he tries to get back at her every time. However, despite that, he really is in love with Gillian. Later in the story, Andrew and Gillian become lovers but it just doesn't work out for the two since their parents separate them apart.
- Joross Gamboa as Mark Vilchez - a rich 19-year old who eventually falls for Gillian. This achiever is pressured to always take the number one spot, because of his parents. He is Andrew's best friend, who never fails to check Andrew when he's being too arrogant. He loves Gillian so much that he even stands up to her against Andrew, although he can't do the same when he's in front of his parents. A year later, he moves on with Trish, though he can't get Gillian of his head.
- Dina Bonnevie as Rose Angeles - Andrew's mother. She's a supportive wife, yet she tries to keep her husband in check whenever he's mad at their son Andrew. She loves Andrew so much, that she always gives him another chance to change, but she can't explain why she has a certain fondness for Gillian.
- Rosanna Roces as Patria Ramirez - Bernardo's wife, and a former GRO. She never hesitates to raise her hand against Gillian, as she projects her anger and regret onto her daughter. She's not satisfied with her life, so she engages in various sidelines. Like her husband, her weakness is Andrew, as she'll do everything for her eldest son.
- Matt Ranillo III. as Mike Angeles - Andrew's father. Mike grew up in a rich family, but he was able to expand the family business through his own hard work. He treats his wife, Rose, as an equal, but as a father to Andrew, he's rather strict, as he thinks his son is just wasting his life away. He favors Gillian more, although he can't really pinpoint why.
- Ronnie Lazaro as Bernardo Ramirez, Mike and Rose's driver. He doesn't want to live in poverty, yet he doesn't do anything to prevent it. All his life, he wished to be like his childhood friend Mike, who's living a good life. Although he already has three kids, Gillian, Tina and Boy, he'll always have a soft spot for Andrew, who's actually his real son.
- Bing Pimentel as Emma Vilchez - Mark's mother, who falls for Mike. She always pressures her son to do what she wants, and desperately wants to maintain their social status no matter what.
- Denise Laurel as Trish Crisostomo - a prim and proper girl from the upper class. She grew up with Mark, and eventually fell in love with him, as she realized that he's the man of her dreams.
- Martin del Rosario as Boy Ramirez - loving brother to Gillian.
- Mara Lopez as Tina Ramirez - bad, selfish sister to Gillian. She runs away from home and then comes back.
- Paw Diaz as Karla - friend of Gillian whom she met when working in the club. They meet each other again after running away from their homes.
- Minnie Aguilar as Minerva - rich mother of Karla. She dreams of becoming a millionaire. She goes to jail after almost shooting Rose at gunpoint.
- Jesse Mendiola as Michelle
- Basty Alcances as Young Boy
- Cheska Billiones as Young Tina
- Julijo Pisk as Young Andrew
- Nash Aguas as Young Mark
- Kaycee Aboloc as Young Gillian
[edit] Theme Song
The theme song, "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos" performed by Lani Misalucha, is a cover of the Gary Valenciano song. It was released by Universal Records on the compilation "Palabas."
[edit] Trivia
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- The series was the longest and most successful episode of Sineserye.
- The series finale was on October 11.
- Initially, ABS-CBN announced that this would star Kris Aquino, Susan Roces and Kim Chiu. Eventually, the cast was changed. There are rumors that the Aquino-Roces-Chiu project is a separate soap and not a part of sineserye.
- The original novel and movie was entitled "Natutulog Pa Ang Diyos" (God is still sleeping). With the belief that God never sleeps, the staff asked permission from the original creator to make some changes in the storyline as well as the title to "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?" (Is God sleeping?)
- The Sineserye's main cast is a real life love triangle. Joross Gamboa (Mark) and Roxanne Guinoo (Gillian) used to be an item then they broke up in late 2006. Roxanne Guinoo and Jake Cuenca are currently boyfriend and girlfriend(Andrew).
- Due to the previous romantic relationship between Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo, controversy was created as to how the two would get along in the sineserye. The love triangle between the two and Jake Cuenca, who is believed to be dating Roxanne Guinoo, was exploited for publicity of the series.
- Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo, together with all the kids in the show, come from the same reality star search - Star Circle Quest.
- Dina Bonnevie and Rosanna Roces are known rivals in the business.
- Due to insistent public demand, ABS-CBN decided to move the show to 9:30 PM timeslot in Primetime Bida after Walang Kapalit. It was replaced by Margarita.[2]
- When actress, Rosanna Roces, guested on ABS-CBN's noontime show, Wowowee, she stated that Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos has been extended.
- The series was moved again to the late timeslot of Primetime Bida and does not have episodes every Friday to make for another ABS-CBN show, Maalaala Mo Kaya.
