Forever | |
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Genre | Drama, romance, science fiction |
Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
Developed by | Kit Villanueva Langit |
Written by | Tina Samson Velasco Angeli Delgado |
Directed by | Ricky Davao |
Creative director(s) | Roy Iglesias |
Starring |
Heart Evangelista Geoff Eigenmann Gloria Romero |
Opening theme | "Together Forever" sung by Janno Gibbs / Rocco Nacino |
Composer(s) | Rico J. Puno |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
No. of episodes | 63 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Kaye Atienza Cadsawan |
Location(s) |
Laguna, Philippines Manila, Philippines |
Cinematography | Chiqui Soriano |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i NTSC |
Original release | January 21 | – April 19, 2013
External links | |
Website |
Forever is a Filipino drama series created by Jun Lana, developed by Kit Villanueva-Langit and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on January 21, 2013 on GMA Telebabad replacing Magdalena (but later moved to GMA Afternoon Prime) block and January 24, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series headlines Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero. It executive produced by Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan and under the direction of Ricky Davao.
The show narrates the magical love story of ill-fated lovers, Adora (both played by Evangelista and Romero) and Ramon (played by Eigenmann) and their quest to continue their tragic love affair five decades past through the present time with the help of an antique pocket watch.
The series concluded on April 19, 2013 while Kakambal ni Eliana still remained on April 15 of the same year. It ran for 13 weeks with the total of 63 episodes.
It was formerly re-aired worldwide via GMA Life TV.
The story begins in the late 1950s with Adora, the sole heiress to a wealthy coconut plantation. Despite her social status, Adora falls passionately in love with Ramon, a lowly worker in their hacienda. Adora's father, Don Jaime strongly opposes his daughter's relationship with Ramon. But the young couple promise to stay together regardless Don Jaime's objection.
The forbidden love affair eventually leads to Ramon’s death. But before Ramon cast his last breath, he vows to return to be with his one great love, Adora.
Adora is devastated with Ramon's passing and realizes her life is now empty and meaningless without him. Until a mysterious old woman gives her an antique pocket watch that will give her another chance to be reunited with her beloved Ramon.
Decades later... the now old Adora meets Patrick, a young painter and the reincarnation of Ramon. The latter will form an unusual connection with the old maiden. With the help of the magical pocket watch, Adora transforms and back to her youthful form again. She reminds Patrick of his past life and together, fulfill the promise of eternal love.