Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (International title: Against All Odds / transl. Just Don't Get Lost) is a 2013 Philippine melodrama television series aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from June 17 to August 23, 2013, replacing Ina, Kapatid, Anak and was replaced by Got to Believe. It served as a comeback for renowned Pinoy soap opera actress Judy Ann Santos, together with Sam Milby and KC Concepcion in their first antagonist roles. It is a dark melodrama involving women fighting adversity in life and marriage.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Also known as | Against All Odds |
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| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios
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| Creative director | Johnny delos Santos |
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| Opening theme | "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" by Gary Valenciano |
| Composer | Ogie Alcasid |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| No. of episodes | 50 |
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| Production location | Philippines |
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| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment TV |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | June 17 – August 23, 2013 |
Overview
Anessa Panaligan is a strong woman and a loving daughter who would do everything for the sake of her family. Amidst all the trials that she is facing, Anessa will meet and fall in love with Eros Diomedes, a rich young man who will turn her life into a nightmare.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Judy Ann Santos as Anessa Panaligan-Diomedes / Angela Balaguer
- Sam Milby as Eros Diomedes
- KC Concepcion as Alexis G. Tiotangco
Supporting cast
- John Estrada as Alejo Apostol
- Tirso Cruz III as Romulos Diomedes
- Coney Reyes as Helena Diomedes
- Mylene Dizon as Athena Apostol
- Susan Africa as Demetria Panaligan
- Empress as Iris Diomedes
- Joseph Marco as Leandros Panaligan
Minor and recurring cast
- Bryan Termulo as Victor Guevarra
- Matet de Leon as Nancy Guevarra
- Ogie Diaz as Roger Alegria
- Bing Davao as Ernesto Martinez
- Johnny Revilla as Hector Tiotangco
- Cheska Iñigo as Kara Tiotangco
- Lui Manansala as Gloria
- Michael Conan as Bernard
- Marvin Yap as Elmo
- Josh Ivan Morales as Rocky
- Miguel Vergara as Emman "JR" P. Diomedes
- Marco Antonio Masa as Peter T. Diomedes
Guest cast
- AJ Dee as Edgar
- Mico Palanca as Ramon
- Via Antonio as Barbara
- Bernard Palanca as Greg
- Dexie Daulat as Angela
- Hiyasmin Neri as young Maria
- Ron Morales as young Romulos
- Dianne Medina as young Helena
- Sophia Ysm as young Eva
Special participation
- Amalia Fuentes as Dr. Maria Balaguer
- Gretchen Barretto as Atty. Eva Custodio
- Lito Pimentel as Dario Panaligan
Reception
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala dominated its 8:30–9:15pm timeslot. Although it moved to a later timeslot to give way for Muling Buksan ang Puso, it still dominates its new timeslot (9:15–10:00pm) and was one of the few primetime shows in the Philippines to increase their television ratings after being moved to a later timeslot.
The series ranked 11th in the Top 15 programs from January to December 2013 based on year round data from Kantar Media Philippines with an average rating of 25.9%.[7]
| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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27.1% | 32.5% | 31.2% (8:30PM PST) 32.5% (9:15PM PST) | 25.9% | [8][9][10] |
Cancellation
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala was supposed to be extended due to high ratings and positive feedbacks. Unfortunately, the show's extension is later cancelled due to the combined requests of Koreanovela fans and the supporters of That Winter, the Wind Blows, followed by Santos' decision to finish her show immediately to give way for Got to Believe.[11][12][13]
