CAST PROFILE:
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Maningning (Kristine Hermosa) - She is the loving and caring daughter. Since she was young she’s always been the darling of the filthy, gritty pier area where she is endearingly called the “Prinsesa ng Banyera”; the tough chic among the equally tough men who are her dear and precious friends, the rose among the thorns. She is beautiful, sweet-looking but has a tough stature. She is sincere, kindhearted yet practical and honest.
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Mayumi/Daphne (Angelika de la Cruz) - The selfish and inconsiderate twin of Maningning. Since she was a child, she has been a dreamer of a rich and lavish life for herself even if it meant hurting the people she’s close to, including her mother and sister. She lives a good life, elegant-looking.
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Charles (Rafael Rosel IV) - The rich handsome son of Rosa. Has always been Daphne’s object of affection.
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Virgie (Jaclyn Jose) - Virgie has a weak personality. She doesn’t know how to assert herself for she is always a doormat in her relationships. She’s submissive and naïve. Tragedies after tragedies will happen that will drag down her esteem and optimism further. At present, she works as a jueteng kubrador who is an alcoholic and she looks sickly. She treats her daughter Maningning with “tough love”
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Rosa (Shamaine Buencamino) - The long time best friend of Virgie who works at the bar as a hostess. Because of money, she fooled her own best friend. Now, she’s a high society girl, married to a foreign diplomat.
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Sigmund (Allan Paule) - In his prime, was the town rich brat who fell in love with Virgie. He is an obedient son to his mother, even to a fault. But whenever his mother is away, he rebels in his own way. At present, he is a middle aged man, still good-looking and is married to Eleonor.
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Harry (Neil Ryan Sese) - The crook friend of Sigmund. Eversince, he has been Sigmund’s side kick to different “gimiks”. Now, he will get back to the one person who has ruined his life. Tough-looking, with an air of mystery about him.
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Habagat (Dino Imperial) - The handsome teenage brother of Maningning and Daphne. He is a good son and a good student but will later on be caught in the ways of crime and illegal business. Habagat is a typical teenager who is pressured with having the finer things in life. He will also fall in love with sweet Sandy, Eric’s sister.
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Eric (TJ Trinidad) - Eric grew up without knowing his real parents are, but is contented and happy with his life. He is good-looking in a dirty, dowdy way. Eric is now a jeepney driver with a dream of becoming a lawyer. Good-looking, but poor. Eric is one of Maningning’ friends in the neighborhood, the one who truly cares for her. But what if Maningning is pursued by a richer, more handsome guy who can give her a more comfortable life?