Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig

*Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig*
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig
	Title card
Genre	Christian drama
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Written by	Cris Lim ; Dindo Perez
Directed by	Jerome Chavez Pobocan ; Jojo A. Saguin ; Erick C. Salud ;
Starring	Zaijian Jaranilla ; Mutya Orquia ; Louise Abuel ; Xyriel Manabat ; Dimples Romana ; Alfred Vargas ; Mark Gil ; Paulo Avelino ; Bembol Roco ; Yen Santos ; Beverly Salviejo ; Gerald Pesigan ; Izzy Canillo ; Pen Medina
Opening theme	"Sapagkat ang Diyos ay Pag-ibig" by Erik Santos
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	50 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Carlina Dela Merced
Production locations	Rizal, Philippines; Metro Manila
Editors	Froilan Francia ; Jay Mendoza
Running time	30-45 minutes ; Monday-Friday ; PHT, UTC+08:00
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	November 21, 2011 –; January 27, 2012

Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig (transl. you are the love) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, Jojo A. Saguin, and Erick C. Salud. It stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Mutya Orquia, Louise Abuel, Xyriel Manabat, Dimples Romana, Alfred Vargas, Mark Gil, Paulo Avelino, Bembol Roco, Yen Santos, Beverly Salviejo, Gerald Pesigan, Izzy Canillo, and Pen Medina in their supporting roles.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from November 21, 2011 to January 27, 2012, replacing 100 Days to Heaven and was replaced by E-Boy.

Overview

Year		Episodes	No. of episodes	First aired	Last aired	First aired (overall)	Last aired (overall)
	2011	1– 30	30	November 21, 2011 (2011-11-21)	December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)	November 21, 2011 (2011-11-21)	January 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)
	2012	31– 50	20	January 2, 2012 (2012-01-02)	January 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)

Premise

Nonoy, Angelica, Tinay, and Edison in an unforgettable story about the true meaning of Christmas. Although they were born poor, being raised by parents who dearly loved them not only made up for their lack of material things but also inspired courage and compassion among them. But the strength of their characters will be put to the test when their parents die in an accident. Left to fend for themselves, the four kids were forced to move on with their lives and celebrate Christmas even without their loved ones. What trials and adventures are in store for them?

Cast and characters

Main cast

Zaijian Jaranilla as Nonoy Garrido/Julius Reyes
Mutya Orquia as Tinay
Louise Abuel as Edison
Xyriel Manabat as Angelica

Supporting cast

Dimples Romana as Agnes Alvarez
Alfred Vargas as Mario Reyes
Mark Gil† as Congressman Leandro Alvarez
Paulo Avelino as Andrew "Andoy" Jimenez
Bembol Roco as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Robert Jimenez
Yen Santos as Police Inspector (Lieutenant) Michelle Alvarez
Beverly Salviejo as Ising
Gerald Pesigan as Obet
Izzy Canillo as Jackstone
Pen Medina as Angel Gabriel

Minor cast

Cast	Character	Summary
Smokey Manaloto	Francisco "Isko" Garrido	A jeepney driver, he is the husband of Caring and the foster father of Nonoy. On their way back to Manila, they found a baby in the side of the street. Seeing his wife happy carrying the child, he decided to adopt the baby. He died in jeepney crash protecting his family.
Arlene Muhlach	Caring Garrido	Wife of a jeepney driver and the foster mother of Nonoy. She died in jeepney crash protecting her son, Nonoy.
Jhong Hilario	Alex	A poor family inventor and the father of Edison. He believe if there is an opportunity to help others, they should do it — because if you help someone, you'll definitely be happy. He died in jeepney crash.
Danilo Barrios	Peter	A cigarette vendor and the father of Tinay. He died when Rosario's car hit him.
Rica Peralejo	Rosario	She appears to be kind and loving. She is the human being guarded by Angelica and the key to the accident. Because Angelica failed to protect her, she died on the accident.
Isay Alvarez	Idang	Jackstone's biological mother.
Yogo Singh	Young Rafa / Young Jesus	He appeared to Nonoy in the end of the series. He guided Nonoy towards his true decision.

Guest cast

John Lapus as Max^[7]
Eula Valdez as Ms. Castro - former head of the orphanage. Arrested for child abuse.
Malou de Guzman as Ima
Noemi Oineza as Girl's caretaker
Janus del Prado as Andrew's nemesis
Igi Boy Flores as Boy's Caretaker
Joe Vargas as Bogs - Andrew's henchman
Eslove Briones as Ryan - Andrew's henchman
Quintin Alianza as Tambay Boy 1
Philip Nolasco as Tambay Boy 2
Basty Alcances as Voltron
Archie Alemania as Mr. Daplan - House Hunter
Tess Antonio as Realtor
Mike Lloren as Leandro's bodyguard
Yutaka Yamakawa as Police officer
Fonz Deza as Police chief
Jordan Hong as House buyer
Tony Manalo as Ryan's father
Ariel Rivera as Mang Arnel
Carlos Agassi as Mr. Dizon
Gladys Reyes as Mrs. Dizon
Baron Geisler as Turko
Niña Dolino as Newscaster/Reporter
Allan Paule as Junior
Kimberly Diaz as Isay
Cherry Lou as Pidyong's wife
Mark Joshua Sarayot as Young Junior
Veyda Inoval as Young Isay
Joonee Gamboa as Pidyong
Justin Cuyugan as Young Pidyong
Jaime Fabregas as Jonathan Lacerna
Lollie Mara as Mrs. Lacerna
Susan Africa as Aida
Empress Schuck as Nene
Nonie Buencamino as Efren
Ama Quiambao as Flora
Jojit Lorenzo as Elvis
Malou Crisologo as Elvis's wife
Jayson Gainza as Val Garrido - one of the relatives of Nonoy's adoptive parents.
Yayo Aguila as Marietta - Tinay's relative, also Peter, is Tinay's first cousin.
Lorenzo Mara as Jerry - Marietta's husband
Mika dela Cruz as Stephanie - Marietta's daughter, also Tinay's second cousin.
Gio Alvarez as Mark - Edison's adoptive father
Kalila Aguiluz as Mark's wife
Anita Linda† as Max's mother
Emilio Garcia as Syndicate Boss
Maurice Mabutas as Young Michelle
Nash Aguas as Young Andrew

Promotion

This show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, and Budoy due to genre of family and religious-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these type of series from 2005 to 2021. It was succeeded by Honesto in 2013 and Dahil sa Pag-ibig in 2012.

Production

The series was announced in October 4, 2011 with the title Diyos ay Pag-ibig before changing to its final title Ikaw ay Pag-ibig. Taping or principal photography of the series was made from October 2011 to January 27, 2012. Overall, production process of the series which included its announcement spanned for three months.