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. It was directed by FM Reyes, Romilla Balmaceda, and Mae Cruz-Alviar, and it stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis, and Sam Milby. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida lineup and worldwide on TFC from October 9, 2006, to May 25, 2007, replacing Bituing Walang Ningning and later replaced by Which Star Are You From.

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

Cast and characters Actor Character Character Description John Lloyd Cruz Gabriel "Eli" H. Roxas 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 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 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 Don Fidel Madrigal is Jackie's father and 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. He is a fisherman who prioritizes his family's well-being. He struggles with illness and the burden that 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 Jackie and Eli’s friend Malou de Guzman Bebeng Jackie and Eli’s friend Keanna Reeves Guada 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. Per COMELEC airtime rules, 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.

Plot

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 comes to believe that Eli is her husband and falls in love with him. Eli, however, struggles to maintain the deception. Meanwhile, Celine and JB's developing romance is complicated by JB's past relationship with Jackie and Jackie's unresolved feelings for him. When Jackie eventually regains her memory, it leads to further complications and shifting relationships. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, family secrets, and social class differences.

Theme song The series theme song is also entitled "Maging Sino Ka Man," and is 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. A version of the song performed by Martin Nievera was later used in Juan dela Cruz (2013), another ABS-CBN drama series.

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. It also won Best Primetime TV Series at the 2007 PMPC Star Awards.

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