Langit Lupa

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Langit Lupa
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Also known asHeaven and Earth [1]
Genre
Created byMel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Written by
  • Raymund Barcelon
  • Maribel Ilag
  • Margarette Labrador
  • Ruel Montane Puki Malanam
  • Christine Marie Gara
  • Arnold Galicia
  • Denise O'Hara
  • Cherry Villaluz
Directed by
  • Carlo Po Artillaga
  • Myla Ajero-Gaite
  • Ludwig Peralta
Starring
Opening theme"Langit Lupa" by Esang de Torres
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes108 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersCarlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Ruel Bayani
ProducersEdgar Joseph J. Mallari
Rizza Gonzales-Ebriega
Production locations
  • Philippines
  • Hong Kong
Editors
  • Joy Buenaventura
  • Dennis Salgado
Running time31–42 minutes
Production companyRSB Drama Unit (first subsidiary of Dreamscape Entertainment)
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseNovember 28, 2016 (2016-11-28) 
April 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)

Langit Lupa (International title/Translation: Heaven and Earth) is a 2016 Philippine family drama television series directed by Carlo Po Artillaga and Myla Ajero-Gaite, starring Xia Vigor and Yesha Camile in the title role. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's PrimeTanghali noontime block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on November 28, 2016 to April 28, 2017, replacing Be My Lady and was replaced by Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin . [2] [3]

Contents

This series was streaming online on YouTube. [4]

Plot

The story begins with Dey (Alessandra De Rossi) and Lala (Yam Concepcion), who promised each other that they will face all the obstacles in life and be bestfriends forever. They started being friends since they were young. They had a shoe business, got married, and later on became mothers. They both named their children "Princess."

A big challenge will ruin their friendship when Ian (Patrick Garcia), Lala's husband, stole Lala and Dey's shares from the company to pay his loans. This becomes more challenging when Dey was hospitalized because of cardiac arrest, so Joey (Jason Abalos), Dey's husband, needs money for Dey's operation and has no choice but to ask Dey's shares from Lala. However, Lala can't provide anything since the money was stolen by Ian, which led to Dey's death. This soon led to Joey's hatred towards Lala.

Ian left the country to stay away from Lala after stealing the money. Meanwhile, Joey, together with Lolo Pogi (Boboy Garovillo), Jun-Jun (Jairus Aquino), and baby Esang (Yesha Camile), moved on and started a new life without Dey.

Years after, Esang (Yesha Camile) and Princess (Xia Vigor) grew up; Esang, Dey and Joey's child, grew up with a loving and caring family even if they are not rich; Princess, Lala and Ian's child, grew up in a wealthy family that has no time for each other.

Esang and Princess became schoolmates. They eventually have a blossomming friendship after some initial misunderstandings, such as when Esang took care of Princess' dog, Pencil, but Esang named it "Yoyo."

Cast and characters

Main cast

ActorCharacterDescription
Xia Vigor Princess G. ChavezPrincess is Lala and Ian's daughter. She was only raised by her mother, as her father Ian escaped to another country after he stole money from Dey and Lala. She grew up in a wealthy family, unlike Esang who grew up less fortunate. Princess has a dog named Pencil, who she considers her only friend because she has none. On the first day of school, she got bullied and started crying in the restroom and was heard by Esang, who mistook her for a ghost. At first, Princess constantly rejected Esang’s attempts to become friends. Eventually, the two girls develop a strong friendship.
Yesha CamilePrincess "Esang" M. GarciaEsang is Dey and Joey's daughter. She lost her mother at a younger age due to cardiac arrest, and was raised by her father, grandfather, and uncle. Even though she was raised without her mother, she is still the "Princess" of the family. A loving daughter, whose only concern is her loved ones. She has a kind heart and is kind to everyone she meets even if they are rude and mean to her at first. During her first day at school, when she used the restroom, she heard Princess crying and thought she was a ghost. After finding out the truth, she tries several attempts to befriend her and start a friendship. Esang and Princess then become best friends. Esang promised Princess that she would defend her from the bullies. Esang and Princess then introduce each other to their respective families, but unknown to them are the problems of the past with their mothers.
Jason Abalos Joey GarciaDey's widower and Esang's father. He was Dey's childhood friend who showed her true love. He swore to love Dey for the rest of their lives. Joey's world will fall apart as the love of his life dies. When Dey needed to undergo surgery, he begged Lala for their shares; however, she couldn't do this because Ian stole it to pay off his debts. When Dey died, Joey blames Lala for her death because "she killed her best friend." After Dey's death, Joey and Lolo Pogi raise Dey's daughter and call her Princess or "Esang." Joey is a hardworking and loving father who will do everything to try to give Esang the things she needs despite not being wealthy.
Yam Concepcion Priscilla "Lala" Gutierrez-ChavezThe main protagonist of the series. Lala is Dey's best friend, Ian's wife, and Princess' mother. After graduating from college, she and Dey became business partners in a shoe company. The business was an ultimate success, Dey designed the shoes and Lala would make them. When she fell in love with Ian, Dey tried to tell her that Ian would just cheat on her; however, she didn't listen. Upon realizing what Ian has done, Lala wakes up to her senses and tries to return Dey's shares wishing to help the dying Dey. But it was too late, and Dey died. Lala raised her daughter alone and continued her and Dey's business. Lala comes back into Joey's life, and their past will resurface as their respective children become best friends.
Patrick Garcia Christian "Ian" Chavez†Lala's husband and Princess's father. A womanizer who married Lala, Ian was the cause of all misfortunes and problems, including the death of Dey, because he stole Dey and Lala's money and shares in hoping to pay his debts. Knowing what he has done, Ian abandons the responsibilities as a father and husband and goes abroad to start a new life. He cheated on Lala several times, but knowing that she loves Ian she will always forgive him. Ian later returns from abroad to fix all of his mistakes from the past, especially to redeem himself as Princess's father. He has a girlfriend named Isadora, and becomes the adoptive father of her daughter Trixie. Later, Ian died from chest pain due to heart disease.
Ellen Adarna Isadora "Issa" SobrevistaThe main antagonist of the series, and Trixie’s mother. When Ian returns from abroad back to the Philippines, it is revealed that she is Ian's new girlfriend. The only reason why she is with Ian is because she wants to steal money from the shoe company founded by Dey and Lala. Later on, Issa becomes more manipulative and selfish than ever as she attempts to keep Ian all to herself, not caring who gets hurt in the process. She also despises both Esang and Princess, referring herself to the children as the "Kinatatakotan."

Supporting cast

ActorCharacterDescription
Alessandra De Rossi Daisylyn "Dey" Marasigan-Garcia†Pogi's daughter and Jun-Jun's older sister. During her childhood years, she befriended Lala and they became best friends. After they finished college, Lala surprised her by opening their own shoe company; Dey will do the designs and Lala will create them. Dey then marries her childhood friend Joey and they had a daughter named Esang. To pay his debts, Ian, Lala's husband, ran off with money from Dey's shares of the company. One morning, Dey suffered from a cardiac arrest and was brought to the hospital. Joey begged Lala for the money but it was too late. Before Dey died, she told Joey to take care of their daughter.
Boboy Garovillo Lyndon "Lolo Pogi" Marasigan, Sr.Dey and Jun-Jun's father, Joey's father-in-law and Esang's grandfather.
Jairus Aquino Lyndon "Jun-Jun / Batas" Marasigan, Jr.Lolo Pogi's son, Dey's younger brother, Joey's brother-in-law and Esang's uncle.
Sharlene San Pedro Corazon "Heart" CayabyabJoey, Lolo Pogi, and Jun-Jun's neighbor. She is also Jun-Jun’s classmate.
Miho Nishida Cindy ManlangitDiday's younger half sister who moved to Manila to study culinary arts. She, along with Diday work for Lala. She falls in love with Princess' teacher, Keith; however, Diday disapproves of them being together.
Tommy Esguerra Keith "Kit" PrincipePrincess' teacher at Little Thinkers, who started off as her home school teacher. There, he meets Diday's sister, Cindy and falls in love with her as time passes.
Angelica UlipPatricia "Trixie" SobrevistaIsadora's daughter and Ian's adopted daughter. She, along with Issa, was left by her father so Ian becomes her father figure instead. When she meets Princess, she starts being mean to her due to jealousy over the latter being Ian’s biological daughter. Trixie then extends her behavior to Esang when she saw her with Princess at the Sunday market.
Viveika Ravanes Ma. Diosa "Diday" ManlangitDiday works for Lala and helps her take care of Princess. She is Cindy's half-sister and is strict with her but only because she wants her to be able to reach her dreams. She sacrificed a lot for Cindy and her family.

Extended cast

Special participation

Episodes

Reception

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(11:30AM PST)
Pilot EpisodeFinale EpisodePeakAverage
17.5%
November 28, 2016 [5]
15.0%
April 28, 2017
18.9%
November 30, 2016 [6]
15.0%

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