Agua Bendita
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Wikipedia: Agua Bendita (lit. "Holy Water") is a fantasy drama series on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It introduced Andi Eigenmann in her first starring role.
Casting
Andi Eigenmann, Jaclyn Jose and Mark Gil's daughter, gets her very first starring role on primetime television. Andi plays both the super-naturalistic girl Agua and her normal cruel twin sister Bendita. The show also features Matteo Guidicelli and Jason Abalos as Agua and Bendita's love interests. This is Guidicelli's very first starring role in a primetime series and Abalos' return on television who is last seen in the afternoon drama series, Nagsimula sa Puso.[6] Returning on acting and on primetime television after a couple of years ago from Maria Flordeluna, singer-actress Vina Morales joins the cast as Agua and Bendita's mother and John Estrada as the father of the twins; as he returns from the primetime series Dahil May Isang Ikaw. The show also features veteran actress Pilar Pilapil from the successful series, Lobo as well as Alessandra de Rossi who returns on primetime after the successful Tayong Dalawa.
Plot
Agua Bendita focuses on two different but otherwise identical twin sisters. Bendita is born normal while her sister Agua is born blue and has a body that resembles water in a humanoid form, however if Agua is submerged in water, she appears normal. Despite Agua's physical defect, she forms a loving relationship with her parents and attempts to have a good relationship with her sister. Bendita, despite Agua's attempts to bond with her, rejects her twin and appears to not want to have anything to do with Agua. When Agua disappears for some time, it becomes apparent that regardless of Bendita's mistreatment of her sister, that she has some tender feelings for Agua. As both sisters grow older, Bendita has developed many insecurities while Agua tries to find her place in the world around her.
Synopsis
A couple from San Antonio, Marcial and Mercedes, waited for 5 long years to once and for all conceive a child. And upon getting their hands on the unlikely chance, they learn about Mercedes’ critical condition that puts her pregnancy at great risk. Desperate to save his wife and the twins in her womb, Marcial steals the agua bendita that Padre Gido had left for Criselda. Surprisingly, it miraculously salvages the lives of his whole family; but since he had taken the said agua bendita in a deceitful manner, he couldn’t help but be deeply bothered by his conscience. And just as he had expected, karma instantly takes its toll on them--one of their babies is born with an unusual physical trait. Aware that Agua’s predicament will truly upset Mercedes, Marcial decides to hide the kid even from her. Without hesitation, he tells his wife that she unfortunately died immediately after birth. Discreetly, he sends Agua off with his most trusted housemaid to a secluded place. But after the enraged townsmen in the area learned about her existence, he is left with no other choice but to lock her up inside an abandoned room inside their house for her own safety. Agua continues to wonder why she can't be with her mother and twin sister. But Marcial still fears for her daughter's safety. Meanwhile, Amalia spoils Bendita much to Marcial's displease. This ignites further disagreement between Marcial and Amalia, and Mercedes is caught in between. While Marcial is out, Amalia calls a priest to have the entire house and the clinic blessed. Tonyang immediately hides away Agua.
Mercedes wonders why her husband spends most of his time at the clinic. Amalia suspects that her son-in-law is having an affair and attempts follows his tracks. She and Mercedes barged in the secret room in the clinic where they see Agua. Upon catching sight of Agua’s unusual physical appearance, Mercedes is immediately caught in surprise. She simply couldn’t believe that the extraordinary kid happens to be Bendita’s twin sister. But after giving much thought on the matter, she finally ends up accepting the fact that Agua is also her daughter who deserves all the motherly care and affection that she can offer, so she then decides to take the kid inside their house. In order to successfully do so, Mercedes and Marcial decide to introduce Agua to Bendita. But to their dismay, Bendita is pretty much vocal with her refusal to accept Agua in any way. Bendita and her grandmother Doña Amalia deviously trick Agua to once and for all keep her out of their way. Insistently, they bring the poor kid with them, and they relentlessly leave her behind in the middle of nowhere. Completely oblivious, Agua tries seeking her way home, but to her dismay, a group of wicked men furiously run after her. Fortunately, she meets a nice kid named Tot. After she miraculously cured the young boy’s disability, he gladly escorts her back to her parents. Incidentally, Tod happens to be Criselda’s son. And upon learning about the miracle Agua can do, her husband couldn’t help but grow interested with the kid’s wonder.
Main Cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Casting
Andi Eigenmann, Jaclyn Jose and Mark Gil's daughter, gets her very first starring role on primetime television. Andi plays both the super-naturalistic girl Agua and her normal cruel twin sister Bendita. The show also features Matteo Guidicelli and Jason Abalos as Agua and Bendita's love interests. This is Guidicelli's very first starring role in a primetime series and Abalos' return on television who is last seen in the afternoon drama series, Nagsimula sa Puso.[6] Returning on acting and on primetime television after a couple of years ago from Maria Flordeluna, singer-actress Vina Morales joins the cast as Agua and Bendita's mother and John Estrada as the father of the twins; as he returns from the primetime series Dahil May Isang Ikaw. The show also features veteran actress Pilar Pilapil from the successful series, Lobo as well as Alessandra de Rossi who returns on primetime after the successful Tayong Dalawa.
Plot
Agua Bendita focuses on two different but otherwise identical twin sisters. Bendita is born normal while her sister Agua is born blue and has a body that resembles water in a humanoid form, however if Agua is submerged in water, she appears normal. Despite Agua's physical defect, she forms a loving relationship with her parents and attempts to have a good relationship with her sister. Bendita, despite Agua's attempts to bond with her, rejects her twin and appears to not want to have anything to do with Agua. When Agua disappears for some time, it becomes apparent that regardless of Bendita's mistreatment of her sister, that she has some tender feelings for Agua. As both sisters grow older, Bendita has developed many insecurities while Agua tries to find her place in the world around her.
Synopsis
A couple from San Antonio, Marcial and Mercedes, waited for 5 long years to once and for all conceive a child. And upon getting their hands on the unlikely chance, they learn about Mercedes’ critical condition that puts her pregnancy at great risk. Desperate to save his wife and the twins in her womb, Marcial steals the agua bendita that Padre Gido had left for Criselda. Surprisingly, it miraculously salvages the lives of his whole family; but since he had taken the said agua bendita in a deceitful manner, he couldn’t help but be deeply bothered by his conscience. And just as he had expected, karma instantly takes its toll on them--one of their babies is born with an unusual physical trait. Aware that Agua’s predicament will truly upset Mercedes, Marcial decides to hide the kid even from her. Without hesitation, he tells his wife that she unfortunately died immediately after birth. Discreetly, he sends Agua off with his most trusted housemaid to a secluded place. But after the enraged townsmen in the area learned about her existence, he is left with no other choice but to lock her up inside an abandoned room inside their house for her own safety. Agua continues to wonder why she can't be with her mother and twin sister. But Marcial still fears for her daughter's safety. Meanwhile, Amalia spoils Bendita much to Marcial's displease. This ignites further disagreement between Marcial and Amalia, and Mercedes is caught in between. While Marcial is out, Amalia calls a priest to have the entire house and the clinic blessed. Tonyang immediately hides away Agua.
Mercedes wonders why her husband spends most of his time at the clinic. Amalia suspects that her son-in-law is having an affair and attempts follows his tracks. She and Mercedes barged in the secret room in the clinic where they see Agua. Upon catching sight of Agua’s unusual physical appearance, Mercedes is immediately caught in surprise. She simply couldn’t believe that the extraordinary kid happens to be Bendita’s twin sister. But after giving much thought on the matter, she finally ends up accepting the fact that Agua is also her daughter who deserves all the motherly care and affection that she can offer, so she then decides to take the kid inside their house. In order to successfully do so, Mercedes and Marcial decide to introduce Agua to Bendita. But to their dismay, Bendita is pretty much vocal with her refusal to accept Agua in any way. Bendita and her grandmother Doña Amalia deviously trick Agua to once and for all keep her out of their way. Insistently, they bring the poor kid with them, and they relentlessly leave her behind in the middle of nowhere. Completely oblivious, Agua tries seeking her way home, but to her dismay, a group of wicked men furiously run after her. Fortunately, she meets a nice kid named Tot. After she miraculously cured the young boy’s disability, he gladly escorts her back to her parents. Incidentally, Tod happens to be Criselda’s son. And upon learning about the miracle Agua can do, her husband couldn’t help but grow interested with the kid’s wonder.
Main Cast
- Andi Eigenmann / Xyriel Anne Manabat (young)
- Matteo Guidicelli / Bugoy Cariño (young) as Roniño "Ronnie" Aguirre - a rich kid who will become a good friend of Agua. Without knowing Agua’s real identity Ronnie will learn to love her for her personality. His mother is a maid from a rich italian family who got impregnated by the owner's son. In exchange Ronnie's father left them with just a house and disappeared from their lives forever.
- Jason Abalos / Maliksi Morales (young) as Paculdo "Pacco/Tod" Barrameda - a poor young boy who once saved both Agua and Bendita's lives. He also developed special feelings for Agua.
Supporting cast
- Vina Morales as Mercedes Montenegro-Cristi - Mercedes took a long time to be impregnated and when had a chance she unfortunately caught an illness that may cause to end her life. This caused her to panic because it is possible that they have to choose either to save her life or the twins' life. However, she was miraculously cured when Marcial brought the mysterious agua bendita, but this came on an exchange where one of the children had an unexplainable disability, Agua.
- John Estrada as Dr. Marcial Cristi - Mercedes' husband, he was poor yet Mercedes had fallen in love with him. Due to his status, Mercedes' mother Amalia have hated Marcial. Luckily, Marcial managed to finish a course of Medicine and have managed to help his wife.
- Alex de Rossi as Divina - a girl whose father is the late husband of Doña Amalia's sister. Since her father died, he had always been abused and shamed by the family. Her feelings toward Marcial became evident when she intentionally kissed Martial in the lips.
- Dimples Romana as Criselda Barrameda - Padre Guido's niece who was suppose to have earned the miraculous agua bendita. Marcial stole the agua bendita from her. After finding out that Marcial stole the agua bendita, she never stopped hunting down the family following them everywhere to get revenge, which also caused her husband to be sent to jail. She is Tod's mother.
- Pilar Pilapil as Doña Amalia Montenegro - Mercedes' mother. She is very close to Bendita, but not to Agua who she mostly state as a 'freak'. Due to her evil attitude, Bendita inherits her behaviour. She also doesn't like Marcial for her daughter, causing her to not talk with her daughter for a long time, that is until she got pregnant.
- Carlos Agassi as Baldo Barrameda - Criselda's husband who is a gambler and a drunk. He tried to kidnap Agua to make money out of her healing abilities. He mistakenly kidnapped Bendita and was sent to jail. He is Tod's father.
- Malou Crisologo as Tonyang/Muchacha - Agua's nanny. She always takes care of Agua and most of the time becomes her companion. Tonyang has been the family's maid/nanny for a long time and is one of Marcial trusted people. She and Marcial are the only two people who knew about Agua's disability when she was born.
- Jason Gainza as Ben - a fisherman who saved Agua after accidentally being dragged to the sea. He firsted hated Agua, but later accepted her.
- Malou de Guzman as Rosy - Ben's wife who have helped Agua from danger. At first, she is so afraid from her but after being reminded by their lost daughter, she finally accepted her. They have taken care of Agua until she grows up.
- Bing Loyzaga as Solita Aguirre - Ronnie's mother who is very consistent being in social life. She was once a maid on a rich Italian family. She got impregnated by one of the owner's son. The family didnt want anything to do with Ronnie, so they decided to just give the the house on the village where Doña Amalia's house stands.
- Zaijan Jaranilla as the voice of Otep - Agua's fish friend who she attempted to steal but she got caught, but luckily, Marcial saw agua and apologized to the salelady and bought him for Agua. She freed him from an aquarium to the ocean. They have once met again when Agua accidentally got lost in the ocean.
- Zoren Legaspi as Luisito Hong Kong - Lisa's son who used to court Mercedes and was originally arranged to be with her. However, due to Mercedes' rebellion, she ended up marrying Marcial. When Mercedes and her family decided to migrate in America, he found a chance to caress Mercedes once again.
- Neil Ryan Sese as Señor Lucas - a fake healer who helped Criselda when they needed some money. Criselda acts as if she is being healed by Lucas to attract customers.
- Kris Martinez
Guest cast
- Pen Medina as Padre Guido - the original owner of the miraculous Agua Bendita. He is Criselda's uncle and have asked Marcial to give the agua bendita to Criselda to cure her illnes. Unfortunately, Marcial stole it and instead gave it to Mercedes. Due to this circumstances, Padre Guido from time to time appears in Agua's dream to help her use the abilities she has ganed from the Agua Bendita.
- Lollie Mara as Donya Caridad Montenegro - Amalia's sister. She is Divina's cruel stepmother. Right after her husband died, she started to not care about Divina.
- Lyka Ugarte as Donya Lisa Hong Kong - Amalia's friend who owned the boat from whats suppose to bring the Cristi family to their hiding island, sadly, Agua accidentally fell from the boat and was never seen again. Lisa is also Luisito's mother.
- Miguel de Guzman as Tod's friend - When Tod was working on a vulcanizing shop, he had a fellow worker and a friend who is also a kid.
