Legacy (2012 TV series)

Legacy
Created by Dode Cruz
Developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio
Written by Des Garbes-Severino
Marlon Miguel
Onay Sales
Directed by Jay Altarejos
Andoy Ranay
Creative director(s) Jun Lana
Jake Tordesillas
Suzette Doctolero
Starring Heart Evangelista
Lovi Poe
Sid Lucero
Geoff Eigenmann
Alessandra de Rossi
Mike Tan
Opening theme "Legacy theme"
Ending theme "I Know He's There Waiting For Me"
sung by La Diva
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes 98 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s) Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Producer(s) GMA Entertainment TV Group
Location(s) Manila, Philippines
Pampanga, Philippines
Cinematography Carlos S. Montaño Jr.
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i NTSC
Original release January 16 – June 1, 2012
External links
Website

Legacy is Filipino drama series[1] created by Dode Cruz, written by Denoy Navarro-Punio, under the directions of Jay Altarejos (an alternative name for director Joselito Altarejos) and Andoy Ranay, and produced and aired by GMA Network. The series premiered on January 16, 2012, replacing the epic series Amaya on GMA Telebabad block and January 18, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.

The series features a star-studded cast headed by actresses Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi as the major characters of the story. With them are Sid Lucero, Geoff Eigenmann and Mike Tan as the leading men.

This series is set mostly on the fictional beauty company called Legacy Corporation where the three main characters (the Alcantara sisters) are vying to be the sole heiress of the said company. Also big part of the series are veteran actors Eddie Garcia who plays the role of Don Romualdo Alcantara, the patriarch, founder and president of the Legacy Corporation; and Cherie Gil as the main antagonist.

The series concluded on June 1, 2012. It ran for 20 weeks, with 98 episodes all in all. It replaced by Makapiling Kang Muli on its timeslot.[2] Starting August 7, 2014 GMA Life TV airs its English-dubbed version worldwide.

Plot

The story started when the sole heir of Legacy Corporation, Cesar Alcantara falls in love with a lowly factory worker named Isabel Calcetas. Don Romualdo Alcantara, Cesar’s strict and domineering father resents his son’s relationship with Isabel and instead forces him to marry Eva, a daughter of a bank magnate who lends them money in order to save Legacy Corporation from bankruptcy. But Cesar is madly, deeply in love with Isabel—the one and only girl whom he gets serious with and he is ready to fight for their love. But things change when Eva tells him that she is pregnant with his child. But in reality, Eva is just pretending, as she is not able to bear a child because of her ovarian problem. Cesar once had a baby named Bernadette,[3] to his former fling Anna Marie, a bold actress. But the senior Alcantara refuses to acknowledge the baby because he was not convinced that Cesar is the father of the child and because of Anna Marie’s bad reputation. One fateful day, when Eva tries to confront Isabel, a riot takes place that eventually putting the rallying employees, including Isabel, behind bars. Isabel believes that Cesar will help him out of the jail. And as expected, the case was pulled out and she was released. Isabel gladly goes to Cesar to thank him, but to her surprise, Cesar asks her to leave the company and end their relationship. Shock and devastated, Isabel collapsed. Lucio, Isabel’s friend and avid suitor, brings her to a clinic. News of pregnancy was announced by the doctor, which further aggravates Isabel. She goes to Cesar to tell her condition, but Eva doesn’t allow her to see Cesar and drives her away. Lucio voluntarily asks Isabel to marry him to save her reputation and to give the baby a name. Isabel agrees. Months later, Eva’s fake pregnancy plan succeeds. She adopts a baby and named her Natasha. Meanwhile, Isabel also bares a beautiful baby girl and names her Diana. Years later... The present Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Corporation, Cesar Alcantara was murdered by an unknown killer. This tragedy also marks Diana and Bernadette’s fight for the legal rights to their father’s name and wealth. Don Romualdo, once again, refuses to acknowledge Bernadette and Diana, but eventually gives them the opportunity to prove themselves. They must undergo DNA test to prove that they are true-blooded Alcantara. Three siblings. All beautiful, smart and ambitious... battling over love, power and wealth, who will emerge to be the sole heiress of Legacy Corporation?[4][5]

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

Special Participation

Extended Cast

Audience and Critical Reception

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References

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