Mukha ng Buhay
| Mukha Ng Buhay | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Viva Television |
| Developed by | Viva Television |
| Starring |
Lovely Rivero Pilar Pilapil Bernadette Allyson |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
| Opening theme | Mukha ng Buhay by Donna Cruz |
| Ending theme | ??? by April Boy Regino |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Vic del Rosario |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network |
PTV transferred to RPN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | April 15, 1996 – January 29, 1999 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Tierra Sangre |
Mukha ng Buhay was a Philippine Drama produced by Viva Television and aired in two networks, PTV (later NBN, Now return PTV) then RPN (now CNN Philippines).
Internationally it has been syndicated through MavShack a website featuring Filipino Viva Films Library of collections of classic films and licensed brands from the company Since 2013. It has been re-aired on the Sari-Sari Network In the Philippines in 2015.
Plot
The story is all about the faces of life, in dealing with love, friendship, death and family. Starting with the relationship of Emily and Eric. Emily was just a maid at the household of the rich Amanda, the mother of Eric. But the two fell in love with each other. Of course, Amanda doesn't approve this. But still, the two got married. Amanda started to make Emily's life miserable, with the help of her friend Betsay and cousin Carol. Meanwhile, Lani, a very kind-hearted daughter, experiences hardships because of her status in life, and her father, who is a gambler. At least she had her friends Bebang and Inoy to comfort her, not knowing that Inoy has eyes on her, and Bebang has eyes on him. Emily and Lani will meet when Lani applied to be a maid at their household. Will the two overcome their hardhips in life?
Cast
Credited Cast
- Pilar Pilapil as Amanda
- Shintaro Valdes as Eric
- Lovely Rivero as Emily
- Bernadette Allyson as Lani
- Ruby Moreno as Joyce
- Anthony Cortes as Inoy
- Idelle Martinez as Dianne
- Ester Chaves as Manang Munding
- Lee Robin Salazar as Luigi
- Junior Paronda as Boying
- Aura Mijares as Nana Tansing
- Kathy Arguelles as Bebang
Extended Cast
- Marianne dela Riva as Carol
- Vangie Labalan as Bebang's mom
- Charina Scott as Dee-dee
- Renato del Prado as Mang Gustin
Staff
Writer: RJ Nuevas
Lightning Director: Monino Duque
Associate Producer: Emma Regina Llamas
Supervising Producer: Olive de Jesus
Producer: Veronique del Rosario-Corpus
Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Director: Jeffrey Jeturian
Theme Song
Mukha ng Buhay by Donna Cruz
Composed by Vehnee Saturno
Arranged by Homer Flores
Reruns
It reruns on VIVA TV with Tierra Sangre, Villa Quintana, and other Viva Entertainment Soaps Weekdays.
It is available to stream on MavEhack since 2013 with May Bukas Pa.