Noah is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Lino S. Cayetano, it stars Piolo Pascual and Zaijian Jaranilla. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from July 12, 2010, to February 4, 2011, replacing Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo in Agua Bendita's timeslot and was replaced by Mutya.
Overview
The series was announced in December 2009, during the time when May Bukas Pa (where Zaijian Jaranilla currently portrays upon the series' announcement) is still in production and one year after the announcement of the said religious series on late 2008. Originally announced as a movie, later announcements turned it into a series. Piolo Pascual appeared on the 263rd and finale episode of May Bukas Pa on February 5, 2010, further teasing the series. It was launched as part of the half-term show line-up by ABS-CBN as part of the 60th Anniversary of Philippine Soap Opera, and presented as the network's station ID for the rainy season in the Philippines.Piolo Pascual & Zaijian "Santino" Jaranilla, Magsasama sa Pelikula!Piolo Pascual and Santino to play father and son The show's trailer was released and its website was launched in June 2010.Noah's website Taping or principal photography of the series was done from June 2010 to February 4, 2011. Overall, production process of the series which included its announcement spanned for 1 year and 2 months.
Due to weather problems caused by the typhoon Basyang, the first week episodes of the series was replayed as a marathon on July 17, 2010.http://www.pep.ph/news/26226/Kantar-Media/TNS-National-Household-Ratings-(July-16-18):-Showtime-and--Julaton-fight-are-weekend-daytime-winners
The show has similarities with Walt Disney Pictures' Tarzan due to some scenes taking place on a forest. Year Episodes No. of episodes No. of episodes (overall) First aired Last aired First aired(overall) Last aired(overall)20101–8282124July 12, 2010November 3, 2010July 12, 2010December 31, 2010 83–109 27 November 4, 2010 December 10, 2010 110–124 15 December 13, 2010 December 31, 20102011 125–127 325 January 3, 2011 January 5, 2011January 3, 2011February 4, 2011 128–139 10 January 6, 2011 January 21, 2011 140–149 10 January 24, 2011 February 4, 2011
Synopsis Gabriel (Piolo Pascual) lost his 2-year-old son, Jacob (Zaijian Jaranilla) in an accident brought by his job as a police officer. It also placed him in a coma for 5 years. Upon awakening, He went back to service and started searching for his son, whom he knew in his gut was still alive.
Jacob drifted to a mysterious Island of Noah, where a group of old looking apes called Unta dwell. They took care of Jacob and renamed him Eli. There Gabriel searches for his son and comes across him but now his son finds him part of the Unta tribe. He was unable to convince Eli that he is in fact his son, Gabriel joins him in his quest and bonds them together. But little did Gabriel knew that his son's quest is actually his own and that what ever will be the outcome of this quest will determine the fate of the outside world.
Plot As a child, he wanted to be a policeman to put his own father in jail not just for the crimes he has committed, but also for hurting his mother. He meets Ruth (Jodi Sta. Maria), a beautiful woman who he later has a son with. They get married without Ruth's mother's blessing. But sometimes, fate has a way of playing with people's lives. One of the criminals Gabriel busted years ago manages to escape the prison. As revenge, the criminal goes after Gabriel's most precious thing: his family. Now, Gabriel finds himself fighting for his life and that of his wife and son. After five years of suffering from amnesia, Gabriel recalls everything but it is too late. His wife is already married to his former suitor. He realizes that she does not intend to return to him. Ironically he regains his memory only to find out that he has already lost everything he once cared for. Then he decides to look for his son. He strongly believes that he is still alive. And he is right. For his son now lives with the Ungtas in the island of Noah: a world completely different, unknown to man.
However, Ruth is also just pretending that she'd forgotten the tragedy that took her son away and changed their lives. She still resents Gabriel for allowing his job to put their family in danger. Meanwhile, Eli welcomes his 7th birthday with disappointment as he wakes up without the tail he had anticipated throughout his whole childhood. With sadness in Eli's eyes, Adah can't find the strength to tell him the truth for she knows it will bring him more pain. But then, Eli finds something in the forest that gives him an explanation on who he really is: a toy soldier. He trains day and night to regain his strength. Not long after, Gabriel finds himself in a police station again... as a police officer. This way, it will be easier for him to find his son Jacob. Meanwhile, Eli continues to seek the creatures that look like him. He asks around trying to gather information and follows a colorful bird that flies around Noah hoping to get a lead. Eli fails to reach the riverbank leading to the sea where he believes he can find others that look like him. So, together with his best friend Lotlot, he escapes on that night to follow the bird. He has no idea of the danger that's about to come his way for his Uncle Caleb releases the buwa-buwas to sabotage his brother's reign.
Towards the end of the show, Gabriel shoots Judah, although before Judah dies, he shoots Gabriel and Gabriel slowly dies. Before he dies, he puts all of Isla Noah and the world back to normal. After, Gabriel dies, although, the Diwata lets him go back to life and Gabriel and Ruth are happily married again.
Cast and characters
Main cast
Cast Character Summary A tough and good policeman who is the father of Jacob Perez/Eli. Because of his intense love for his son, Gabriel went on an unending quest to find him and bring him back. Son of Gabriel Perez, he is one of the ungtas (tribe of monkey-like humanoids). When he was two years old, an accident separated him from his parents and landed him on the island of Noah. He must prove himself to them, but this begins to be difficult as Gabriel and other humans invade Noah.
Supporting cast Cast Character Summary Eli/Jacob's mother. She left Gabriel two years after the accident. She couldn't bear the pain that he husband has caused her and to continue on and not loose much of her life. She began a new life with Judah. She and Jacob experienced mistreatment and resentment from Judah. The beautiful diwata or the forest deity of Noah. She protects the island using her magic along with her small lambana fairies. She tries to help Eli and Gabriel in their journey, but in doing so, could fulfill a prophesy that is dangerous for her. Later in the series she will leave the island along with her lambana emissaries to help Eli and Gabriel. She will assume the guise of a mortal. Gabriel's police partner, son of one of the most decorated police officers in the country. He wants to do his family proud that is why when he was assigned to Gabriel he took every opportunity to learn from him. But when he sets his sights to Naomi, that is when problem occurs. Judah's sister, she takes care of their zoo business and falls for Levi, but she has a mean streak about her which Levi love. The mother of Ruth and a social climber. She will do anything to get rich, even trying to wed her daughter to someone with money. For her having money will solve all her problems in life, and she will have it no matter what. Gabriel's mother and Jacob's grandmother. She never gives up for his son, a trait she taught Gabriel. Ruth's husband and Joshua's father. He took care of her after the accident she met with her then live in partner, Gabriel. He is a wealthy businessman and a ruthless hunter. He has secrets that if revealed will shatter the foundation of her relationship with Ruth. He actually mistreats Jacob and Ruth, and subsequently Rebecca. Gideon's brother who wants only one thing to be the tribe's leader. Gideon is selfish as he is arrogant, he will stop at nothing to gain power, but in truth he does not have the skills to handle all the power he wants. Gideon's wife and mother to Eli, she and Gideon did not have a child of their own, that is why when Eli came to them, they regarded him as one of their own, raising him and loving him as if he came from them. Leader of the Ungtas, father of Eli. He is the greatest leader the tribe has ever known, everybody respects him and Eli looks up to him so much, but his world will clash as Gabriel goes to Noah in search for his own son. Caleb's second in command, he is more greedy than his master. A monster waiting to be unleashed. The Imam of the tribe. He is the most knowledgeable about the island.
Recurring cast Cast Character Summary Nica's mother who distrusts Jacob for her daughter. Judah's son and Jacob's stepbrother.
Guest cast Eric Fructuoso as Jose Isaac Perez Smokey Manaloto as Badong Belmonte Neil Ryan Sese as Ramon Spanky Manikan as Ernie Tony Manalo as Supt. Salvador Cathy Remperas as Lambana Mariel Sorino as one of the small fairies or Lambana assisting diwata Eva Yuri Okawa as a Lambana of Diwata Eva who teases Eva constantly about the diwata gazing upon the "human" Carol Batay as Lambana John Paul Santos as Extra Unta Emily Loren as Inang Ria
Promotion This series has been developed by Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, and Momay, due its genre of child-oriented, fantasy and religious drama series that produced by Dreamscape Entertainment since 2005. It co-existed with Agua Bendita and Momay from July 12 to September 17, 2010, and was succeeded by Mutya.
See also List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
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