Magpakailanman

Magpakailanman (transl. forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The series concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the E.S.P. in its timeslot. The series returned on November 17, 2012 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. It is the longest running drama anthology series of GMA Network.

Magpakailanman
Title card since 2024
Also known as	MPK
Genre	Drama
Presented by	Mel Tiangco
Theme music composer	Wency Cornejo (2002–07; 2012–20; since 2022) Simon Tan and Senedy Que (2021–22)
Opening theme	"Magpakailanman" by Wency Cornejo (2002–07) Wency Cornejo and Kyla (2012–19) Golden Cañedo (2019–21)[1] "Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman" by Jeremiah Tiangco and Thea Astley (2021–22)[2] "Magpakailanman" by Wency Cornejo and Aicelle Santos (since 2022)[3]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Mona Coles-Mayuga
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	39–69 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	December 2, 2002 (2002-12-02) – present

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[4]

Overview

The show was originally created by GMA Entertainment TV Group as a limited drama special intended for the celebration of World Meeting of Families^[5] on January 23–24, 2003. Vilma Santos was offered to host the show and turned it down. Mel Tiangco was later hired to host. On December 27, 2007, the show was canceled.^[6]

In November 2012, the show was revived by GMA Network, with Tiangco reprising her role as the host.^[7][8] In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[9] The show resumed its programming on July 18, 2020.^[10]

Episodes

Main articles: List of Magpakailanman (first incarnation) episodes and List of Magpakailanman episodes (second incarnation)

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of the second run of Magpakailanman earned a 20.6% rating.^[11]

Accolades

Accolades received by Magpakailanman

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2003	Asian Television Award	Best Single Performance by an Actress	Jolina Magdangal ("Abot-Kamay na Pangarap: The Wayda Cosme Story")	Won	[12]
	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Drama Series/Program	Magpakailanman	Won	[13]
	17th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Raymond Bagatsing ("May Liwanag sa Dilim")	Nominated
			Tirso Cruz III ("Minsan May Isang Pangako")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Sunshine Dizon ("Kakaibang Mukha ng Pag-ibig")	Won	[14]
			Jolina Magdangal ("Pasakalye ng Isang Pangarap")	Nominated
2004	ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards for TV	Outstanding Drama Serial	"Babangon Din ang Kahapon"	Won	[15]
		Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Special	Sunshine Dizon ("Babangon Din ang Kahapon")	Won
	Gawad Tanglaw Awards	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Won	[16]
		Best Performance by an Actress	Jean Garcia ("Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina")	Won
	18th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Ara Mina ("Kapag ang Pag-Ibig ay Wagas: The Gerry & Marlene Mariano Story")	Won
			Nora Aunor ("Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit")	Nominated
			Sunshine Dizon ("Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit")	Nominated
2005	Asian Television Award	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Nonie Buencamino ("Sa Kabila ng Karamdaman: An AIDS Victim Story")	Won	[17]
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Lorna Tolentino ("Sa Kabila ng Karamdaman: An AIDS Victim Story")	Won
	19th PMPC Star Awards for Television			Won
2006	Asian Television Awards	Best Drama Series	Magpakailanman ("Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina: Patricia Dongallo Story")	Highly Commended
	20th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Jeremy Marquez ("Pag-Ahon sa Lusak")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Alessandra de Rossi ("Pag-Ahon sa Lusak")	Nominated
			Jean Garcia ("Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina")	Nominated
2007	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Drama Series/Program	Magpakailanman	Won	[18]
	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[19]
		Best Single Performance by An Actress	Gina Alajar ("Liyab ng Pag-Asa")	Nominated
			Pauleen Luna ("Sa Dulo ng Pag-Ibig: The Olivia Ortiz Story")	Won
			Lorna Tolentino ("Hiram na Haplos")	Nominated
2008	Anak TV Seal		Magpakailanman	Won	[20]
	22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology		Nominated	[21]
2009	Anak TV Seal			Won	[20]
2013	Gawad Tanglaw Awards	Best Performance by an Actress	Jean Garcia ("Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina: The Nanay Slyveria Story")	Won
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Won	[22]
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Keempee de Leon ("Ang Tatay Kong Beki: The Ruben Marasigan Story")	Nominated	[23]
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Krystal Reyes ("Batang Ina: The Tintin Ng Story")	Nominated
2014	ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program	Gabby Eigenmann ("Kagat ng Aso") Neil Ryan Sese ("Child Rape")	Nominated	[24]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program	Agot Isidro ("Norma Castilli, Bataan Sex Worker") Jean Garcia ("Nanay Silveria") Lorna Tolentino ("Susan Maniego")	Nominated
		Outstanding Single Drama/Telemovie Program	Mirriam Castillo Story Susan Maniego Story	Nominated
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Won	[25]
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Alden Richards ("Kawalan ng Karapatan: The Dondon Lanuza) Gabby Eigenmann ("My Psychotic Husband") Kristofer Martin ("Siga Noon, Beki na Ngayon")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Gina Pareño ("Ang Inang Hindi Malilimutan") Yasmien Kurdi ("Nalunod na Pag-Asa: The Cebu Ship Collision")	Nominated
2015	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Won	[26]
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Mike Tan ("8 Shades of Gay: The Tubato Family Story")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Alessandra de Rossi ("Sabit-sabit, Kabit-kabit, Mga Pusong Malupit")	Nominated
2016	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated	[27]
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Kristofer Martin ("Mag-Ama sa Bilangguan")	Won
			John Arcilla ("Mag-Ama sa Bilangguan")	Nominated
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated	[28]
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Rocco Nacino ("Losing Jeffrey, Finding Jason")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Janice de Belen ("Ang Swerteng Hatid ng Pera sa Basura")	Nominated
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated	[29]
		Best Single Performance by An Actor	Ruru Madrid ("Takbo Ng Buhay Ko")	Won	[30]
			Alden Richards ("Kuwentong Marawi sa Mata ng Isang Sundalo")	Nominated	[29]
2019	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated	[31]
		Best Single Performance by An Actor	Jeric Gonzales ("Male Sex Slave sa Saudi")	Won
			Dennis Trillo ("Patawad, Ama Ko")	Nominated
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Nominated	[32]
		Best New Female TV Personality	Rere Madrid ("Tanging Ina ng Lahat: The Amelia Calma Story")	Nominated
		Best New Male TV Personality	Allen Ansay ("Buhay Kapalit ng Alak")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Dennis Trillo ("OFW Most Wanted")	Nominated
			Ruru Madrid ("Adik Sa'Yo")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Glaiza de Castro ("Sino ang Baliw")	Nominated
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Anthology	Magpakailanman	Won	[33]
		Best Single Performance by an Actor	Mark Herras ("I Married My Rapist Husband")	Nominated
			Martin del Rosario ("The Lockdown Wife")	Nominated
			Royce Cabrera ("Masahista for Hire")	Nominated
		Best Single Performance by an Actress	Bianca Umali ("Sayaw ng Buhay")	Nominated
			Jennylyn Mercado ("Sa Kamay ng Fake Healer")	Won
			Kyline Alcantara ("Rape Victim Ikinulong")	Nominated
2024	Asian Academy Creative Awards	Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode	"Sa Puso't Isipan: The Cantillana Family Story"	Won	[34]

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External links

• Official website
• Magpakailanman at IMDb