Erik topbills MMK’s New Year episode

MANILA, Philippines - Erik Santos topbills the New Year episode of ABS-CBN’s longest-running and top-rating drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya tomorrow, Jan. 5. He portrays the role of Roque, a reserved type of guy who sought help from his younger brother Raul (Aaron Villaflor) to win the heart of his childhood crush Merlinda (Charee Pineda).

With Roque’s persistence and Raul’s unwavering support, Merlinda finally said yes to Roque. However, just as things are about to work well between Roque and Merlinda as future husband and wife, Raul starts falling in love with Merlinda. How will Roque react once he discovers that Merlinda chooses to marry his brother over him? In the story, Cris Villanueva and Dominic Ochoa play as the older Roque and Raul, respectively.

Also part of MMK tomorrow are Levi Ignacio, Deborah Sun, Efren Reyes, Pinky Marquez and Arjo Atayde. It was researched by Agatha Lee Ruadap, written by Joan Habana and directed by Mae Czarina Cruz. MMK airs Saturdays after Wansapanataym.