Maging Sino Ka Man (2006 TV series)

This article is about the 2006 TV series Maging Sino Ka Man. For the unrelated 1991 film, see Maging Sino Ka Man (film). For the 2023 TV adaptation of the said film, see Maging Sino Ka Man (2023 TV series).

Maging Sino Ka Man
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Also known as	More Than Love
Genre	Melodrama Romance
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Written by	Shaira Mella Generiza F. Reyez Ricardo P. Fernando III
Directed by	Romilla Balmaceda FM Reyes Mae Cruz-Alviar [1]
Starring	John Lloyd Cruz Bea Alonzo Anne Curtis Sam Milby [2]
Theme music composer	Rey Valera
Opening theme	"Maging Sino Ka Man" by Erik Santos
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	164
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Producers	Narciso Y. Gulmatico, Jr.
Running time	25–30 minutes
Production company	Star Creatives
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	October 9, 2006 (2006-10-09) – May 25, 2007 (2007-05-25)
Related
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

Maging Sino Ka Man (translated: Whoever You May Be; international title: More Than Love) is a Philippine romantic television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by FM Reyes, Romilla Balmaceda, and Mae Cruz-Alviar. It stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis, and Sam Milby. ^[3] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 9, 2006 to May 25, 2007, replacing Bituing Walang Ningning and was replaced by Which Star Are You From .

A sequel, Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik , aired from December 10, 2007 until March 28, 2008. ^[4]

Cast and characters

Actor	Character	Character Description
John Lloyd Cruz	Gabriel "Eli" H. Roxas [5]	Eli is a hard-working man from a poor family who believes that love can overcome any adversity. An accident and a brutal discovery leads him to reclaim his birthright.
Bea Alonzo	Jacqueline "Jackie" Madrigal-Roxas / Princess [1]	The unica hija (only daughter) of a banking magnate, Jackie is the opposite of Eli in terms of status. She tries to be the perfect daughter and girlfriend to JB, but an accident leads her to self-discovery.
Anne Curtis	Celine Magsaysay Berenguer [6]	Celine projects a tough exterior but carries sorrow from her past heartbreak.
Sam Milby	Jaime "JB" R. Berenguer	JB, heir to the Roxas Shipping empire, desires his mother's approval. He has a seemingly perfect life but longs for freedom.
Christopher de Leon	Don Fidel Madrigal [1]	Don Fidel Madrigal is Jackie's father. A wealthy banking magnate embittered by perceived betrayal from the women in his life, he now pursues peace at any cost.
Chin-Chin Gutierrez	Corazon Roxas-Berenguer	Corazon is JB's mother and Gloria's older sister. As the matriarch of the Roxas Shipping family, she carries resentment from her dark past. She yearns for inner peace.
Irma Adlawan	Imelda Magsaysay	Imelda is Fidel's younger half-sister and Celine's mother. Despite her family's wealth, she feels unfulfilled.
Bing Pimentel	Monique Madrigal	Monique is Fidel's ex-wife and Jackie's estranged mother. She hopes for reconciliation with her daughter.
Glenda Garcia	Gloria Hidalgo-Roxas	As Corazon's younger sister, JB's aunt, and Eli's mother, Gloria is JB's confidante despite her eccentricities. She suffered from shock and mutism until reunited with her son, Eli.
Dick Israel	Diosdado "Dadoods" Davide	Dadoods is Eli's adoptive father. A fisherman who prioritizes his family's well-being, he struggles with illness and the burden it places on his sons.
Smokey Manaloto	Apolinario "Pong" Davide	Pong is Eli's older brother. He sacrifices his own education to support Eli's, but makes a desperate decision with dire consequences.

Secondary cast

Actor	Character	Character Notes
Ramon Zamora	Simo [7]	Friend of Jackie and Eli
Malou de Guzman	Bebeng	Friend of Jackie and Eli
Keanna Reeves	Guada [8]	Friend of Jackie and Eli
Ricci Chan	Gio	Celine's friend
Marissa Delgado	Eloisa Davide	Eli and Pong's mother
Debraliz Valasote	Miriam	Fidel's secretary
Izza Ignacio	Heidi	Jackie's nanny
Vice Ganda	Joko	Toni's best friend
Soliman Cruz	Oca	The Antagonist
Mario Magalona	Big Boy	Eli and Pong's adversary
Denise Laurel	Kalay	Eli's classmate
Baron Geisler	Kevin Romero	Celine's client
Ryan Eigenmann	Brian Antonio	Celine's deceased husband
Michelle Madrigal	Yvette Ramos	Eli's business partner
Bembol Roco	Tomas Arroyo	Corazon's second husband
Phillip Salvador	Samuel Romualdez	JB's mentor
Angelica Panganiban	Lena	Special participation
Rosanna Roces	Lena's mother	Special participation
Jiro Manio	Young Pong	Special participation
Eliza Pineda	Young Jackie	Special participation
CJ Navato	Young Eli	Special participation

• ^ Eloisa Davide (portrayed by Marissa Delgado) appeared only in flashbacks and dream sequences.
• ^ Christopher de Leon's character (Fidel Madrigal) was temporarily written out by sending him to the United States while the actor campaigned for vice governor of Batangas in the 2007 elections, per COMELEC airtime rules.

Plot

Further information: List of Maging Sino Ka Man episodes

The series follows the intertwined lives of two couples: Eli and Jackie, and JB and Celine. After Jackie loses her memory in an accident, she believes Eli is her husband and falls in love with him. However, Eli struggles with maintaining the deception. Meanwhile, Celine and JB develop a romance, complicated by JB's past relationship with Jackie and Jackie's lingering feelings for him. Jackie eventually regains her memory, leading to further complications and shifting relationships. The story explores themes including love, betrayal, family secrets, and social class differences.

Theme song

The series theme song is also entitled Maging Sino Ka Man, composed by Rey Valera. The song was previously recorded by both Sharon Cuneta and Rey Valera, while the TV series theme was performed by Erik Santos. The same song was later used in Juan dela Cruz (2013), another ABS-CBN drama series; for that series, Martin Nievera performed the theme song.

Accolades

The series received several awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor, and Best Actress at the 2007 U.S.T.V. Students' Choice Awards. ^[9] It also won Best Prime-time Drama Series at the 2007 P.M.P.C. Star Awards.

References

1. Anarcon, James Patrick (April 26, 2020). "10 Teleseryes Featuring Characters with Amnesia". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
2. Carvajal, Dolly Ann (October 4, 2006). "A love quartet on ABS-CBN's new soap opera". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
3. Carvajal, Dolly Ann (October 4, 2006). "A love quartet on ABS-CBN's new soap opera". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
4. Maging sino ka man: Ang pagbabalik (Drama, Romance), John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis, ABS-CBN, retrieved July 11, 2025
5. Yap, John Mark (June 22, 2017). "Teleserye Journey: John Lloyd Cruz" . Retrieved March 30, 2022.
6. "'Tis the season of Anne Curtis". Philstar.com. December 4, 2006. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
7. "Obituary Ramon Zamora Dies Of Heart Attack". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
8. Glorioso, Bot (June 3, 2007). "But can they make us cry?". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
9. "ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at 21st Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 28, 2025.

External links

• Maging Sino Ka Man at IMDb