Pieta is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Toto Natividad and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Cherie Gil, Ryan Agoncillo, Nikki Gil, Krista Ranillo, Jestoni Alarcon and John Regala. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009, replacing Ligaw na Bulaklak and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers.
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Synopsis
Pieta tells the story of Amanda and her son Rigor. Once she discovers that she is pregnant, Amanda struggles to build a better future for her child.
When her son Rigor commits a crime at a young age, Amanda decides to protect him by taking the fall. While she spends many years in prison, Rigor is slowly dragged into a life of violence. Amanda returns home after being released only to see her son turn into her worst nightmare.
Cast and characters
1983 original movie cast
Ace Vergel as Rigor
Charito Solis as Amanda
Vivian Velez as Martha
Luis Gonzales as Delfin
Johnny Wilson as Don Jose/Miguel
Series cast
Main cast
Cherie Gil as Amanda Tupaz
Ryan Agoncillo as Rigor Tupaz
Nikki Gil as Guia V. Angeles
Krista Ranillo as Martha
John Regala as Miguel Alcona
Jestoni Alarcon as Delfin Torres
Supporting cast
Assunta De Rossi as Sabrina
Jason Abalos as Efren
Erich Gonzales as Ella
Janus del Prado as Boyong
Jairus Aquino as Toto
Niña Dolino as Jessa
John James Uy as Frank
Neil Ryan Sese as Geron
Sharlene San Pedro as Kakai
DJ Durano as Kabo
Lyka Ugarte as Helga
Guest cast
Alessandra De Rossi as Young Amanda
Joross Gamboa as Young Delfin
Baron Geisler as Young Miguel
Gemmae Custodio as Young Martha
Nikki Bagaporo as Young Jessa
Andrew Muhlach as Young Efren
Paul Salas as Young Rigor
Steven Fermo as Young Boyong
Fred Payawan as Young Geron
Tanya Gomez as Irma
Vice Ganda as Tita Ganda
Crispin Pineda as Mang Tomas
Enrique Gil as Harold
Jeffrey Santos as Jake
Lance Raymundo as Turko
Mon Confiado as Lucas
Michael Conan as Exis
Evangeline Pascual as Lilia
Charles Christianson as Tony Boag
Lauren Novero as Toro
Dante Javier as the Barangay Chairman
Ynez Veneracion as Isidra "Ising" Calingasan
Vice Ganda as Tita Ganda
Eda Nolan as Young Ising