Love against all odds in 'Maghihintay Pa Rin'

CEBU, Philippines - Proving that love knows no boundaries, GMA Network proudly presents Afternoon Prime’s newest drama series, Maghihintay Pa Rin. It will replace Bukod Kang Pinagpala beginning June 10.

Maghihintay Pa Rin sets to highlight the value of love and commitment despite distance and status differences.

Starring in the series are the network’s prime actors and actresses headlined by Kapuso leading lady Bianca King, Dion Ignacio, and Rafael Rosell together with veteran actresses Ayen Munji-Laurel and Tanya Gomez. Completing the cast are JC Tiuseco, Diva Montelaba, Julie Lee, Lou Sison, JM Reyes, Daniella Amable and Sachi Manahan.

Bianca plays the role of Geneva De Villa who, despite having all the riches, longs for the love of a complete family. Geneva meets Kiko Sebastian (Rafael Rosell), whose father works in De Villa’s agency. Kiko and Geneva become friends and develop feelings for each other.

Despite her family's objections, Geneva fights for her love for Kiko and willingly endures the hardships of being poor. Kiko’s mother unfortunately suffers a heart attack and needs to undergo an operation. Because of lack of money, Kiko decides to work in Singapore.

Kiko crosses paths with Grace Lim (Julia Lee), a Filipino-Chinese businesswoman who will help him look for a better job. When Kiko decides to return home and bids farewell to Grace, she sets up Kiko and accuses him of rape. Kiko will be sent to jail and sentenced to death.

Will Kiko meet Geneva again? Until when will Geneva and Kiko struggle for love and how will they attain their dream of having a complete family?

From the original concept of Dode Cruz, Maghihintay Pa Rin is directed by Don Michael Perez and supervised by the Officer-in-Charge for Entertainment, Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Drama, Redgie Acuña Magno; AVP for Drama, Cheryl Ching-Sy;  Program Manager, Ali N. Dedicatoria with Executive Producer, Darling Pulido-Torres.

The creative team is composed of Creative Director, Jun Lana; Creative Head for Afternoon Prime, Roy Iglesias; Creative Consultant, Des Garbes Severino; Headwriter, Kit Villanueva-Langit; Writers, Luningning Ribay and Geng Delgado; and Brainstormers, Richard Cruz, Kenneth Enriquez, and Rey Leoncito.

Maghihintay Pa Rin premieres June 10 on GMA Afternoon Prime. (FREEMAN)