Maryo J. Delos Reyes' heart-breaking masterpiece on Sine Novela

Sine Novela presents a Maryo J. delos Reyes movie masterpiece in Saan Darating ang Umaga? beginning November 10.

Witness how a closely knit family is mercilessly torn apart by tragedy in Sine Novela presents Saan Darating ang Umaga? The story is based on the hit movie of the same title way back in 1983. It starred award winning dramatic actors Nida Blanca, Nestor de Villa and Maricel Soriano. The gripping story and the character’s strength and courage had inspired millions of viewers to also win in their personal battles.

Just like the original version, the stars in the upcoming television series will be led by the country’s most versatile actors such as Lani Mercado, Joel Torre, Dion Ignacio, Jacob Rica and Yasmien Kurdi, one of GMA Network’s drama princesses who starred in the previous top-rating Sine Novelas namely Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso and Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig. 

Lani Mercado will play the role of Lorrie, the character played originally by Nida Blanca; while Joel Torre will portray the role of Ruben originally played by Nestor de Villa. Starstruck Avenger Yasmien Kurdi will portray the role of Shayne, the role originally played by Maricel Soriano who won the 1984 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress award for her performance. Dion Ignacio relives the character Raul which was played by Raymond Lauchengco while Jacob Rica plays the character of Joel originally portrayed by Jaypee de Guzman.

And for the first time in the history of Sine Novela, the director of the original film, the well-respected director Maryo J. delos Reyes will also be directing the television series.

Saan Darating ang Umaga? is about the Rodrigo clan led by the powerful patriarch Leonardo who expects his two sons to Dindo (Gary Estrada) and Ruben (Joel Torre) to follow his lead.   

Dindo and Ruben are architects working for their father’s company. But it was Ruben who took after his father’s ideals and compassion for the business. Dindo, meanwhile, is the opposite of Ruben. He and his wife are very dependent on Leonardo. When Leonardo passed away, the Rodrigo patriarch left all his wealth to Ruben. But unknown to Ruben, his father’s last will marks the beginning of a series of misfortune in their family.

Ruben and Lorrie have been longing to have another child since their only daughter Shayne is already a teenager. However, they will find out that Lorrie can no longer bear a child leading them to adopt a young boy named Joel (Jacob Rica). 

Joel’s presence provides an overwhelming happiness to couple Lorrie and Ruben. But it will be the beginning of Shayne’s rebellion for she will feel neglected. Shayne will then meet Raul (Dion Ignacio) who will fill the attention she has been looking for from her parents. 

Will Ruben and his family survive all the misfortunes coming their way? Can Ruben keep his family from falling apart? What if Joel, the source of happiness of Lorrie and Ruben, becomes the source of the family’s grief later on?

Don’t miss the premiere of another heart-breaking drama in the afternoon block beginning November 10 – Sine Novela presents Saan Darating Ang Umaga? on GMA Network’s Dramarama sa Hapon.