Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | |
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Main Characters: Ara and Christian
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Genre | Drama, Romance, Telenovela |
Created by | ABS-CBN |
Directed by |
Jerome Chavez Pobocan FM Reyes |
Starring |
Jericho Rosales Kristine Hermosa Diether Ocampo Angelika dela Cruz |
Opening theme | "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" by Jessa Zaragoza; Rearranged by Homer Flores |
Composer(s) | Willy Cruz |
Country of origin | Philippines |
No. of episodes | 298 |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes (original) 45 minutes (compressed) |
Production company(s) | Star Creatives |
Release | |
Original network | ABS-CBN |
Original release | May 19, 2003 | – July 9, 2004
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (lit. I Wish It Would Never End) was a primetime soap opera aired by ABS-CBN that premiered on May 19, 2003 and ended on July 9, 2004. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents' long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time. The series was headlined by Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo and Angelika dela Cruz.
Falling victim to a freak accident on a ship sailing, Christian (Jericho Rosales) and Ara (Kristine Hermosa) get trapped in an isolated island and fell in love. Reality stepped in when they were rescued and had to go back to their own lives. She felt the difference in their social status. Despite all odds, he promised his eternal love for Ara, unaware of her family’s involvement in his painful past.
Upon discovering the truth Christian was driven with anger, which made Ara and her family decided to escape his revenge. This tragic journey leads Ara to meet a rich and carefree painter, Leo (Diether Ocampo). She learned to bury things as they are. And Leo’s unconditional love helped her to start anew. Christian, on the other hand, finds comfort with kindhearted Mary Ann (Angelika dela Cruz), an amusing friend who slowly wins Christian’s trust and affection.
When romance seems perfect for estranged lovers, fate stepped in and brought Christian back into Ara’s life. Ara must now confront her unfinished business with Christian…
While stranded again on the same island they are captured by the rebels and Christian is been tortured by the rebels. They are rescued by Leo and they escape. Christian is then shot in the leg just as Ramon and the military arrives to save them. Ara is then fatally shot in the chest by the rebel leader. The rebel leader is then shot to death by the military.
What lies beneath their intertwined past? Will Christian and Ara’s romance bind together again?
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas was considered as one of the best soap operas in the Philippine TV history by most of the critics and audiences. Its highest rating was 49.3%, while the lowest was 38.7%. Its overall ratings was 40.4%.