| Analyn Santos | |
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| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap character | |
| Jillian Ward as Analyn Santos in Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | |
| First appearance | World Premiere (Episode #1; Pilot) |
| Last appearance | Naabot na Pangarap (Episode #659; Finale) [a] |
| Created by | Geng Delgado |
| Portrayed by |
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| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Medical surgeon |
| Family |
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| Origin | Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
Analyn Santos is a fictional character from the GMA Network medical drama television series, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap . [1] She is portrayed by Heart Ramos as a young girl and by Jillian Ward as she grows older. [2] [3] The series tells the story of a teenage prodigy who becomes one of the world's top neurosurgeons. Santos is depicted as a loving and exceptionally genius, persevering, feisty, wise, and kind, daughter of Lyneth Santos, a woman who was unable to pursue formal education. [4] [5] [6]
Analyn Santos grew up poor, raised by a sickly, illiterate mother. She finished high school at 12 and medical school by 19, becoming the youngest surgical resident at APEX Medical Hospital. [7] Many of her colleagues felt threatened by how young and skilled she was, which made her job difficult. She stopped working at the hospital for a time because of the difficulties she faced. [8] When her father fell ill with a rare brain disease, she returned to take care of him. Analyn is skilled and determined, but she deals with challenges both in her job and in her life. [9]
Analyn Santos has appeared beyond Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, making guest appearances in other television series. In September 2023, she reprised her role in the crime drama Royal Blood . [10] In April 2024, Ward brought the character to the action drama series Black Rider . [11]