Tabing Ilog
| Tabing Ilog | |
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| Genre | Teen drama |
| Written by |
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| Opening theme | "Tabing Ilog" by Barbie's Cradle |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 241 |
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| Running time | 45–90 minutes |
| Production company | ABS-CBN Studios |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | March 14, 1999 – October 19, 2003 |
Tabing Ilog (transl. riverside) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, it stars Kaye Abad, Paolo Contis, John Lloyd Cruz, Desiree del Valle, Patrick Garcia, Baron Geisler, Paula Peralejo and Jodi Sta. Maria.[1] It premiered on March 14, 1999 on the network's Sunday afternoon line up. The show concluded on October 19, 2003 with a total of 241 episodes.
Premise
[edit]The series focuses on the friendship of best friends Eds, Badong, Rovic, Corrinne, James, Fonzy, Anne, and George.[2]
Cast and characters
[edit]Cast
Paolo Contis
John Lloyd Cruz
Desiree del Vallein
Baron Geisler
Jodi Sta. Maria
- Main cast
- Kaye Abad as Epifania "Eds/Ponyang" delos Santos[1][3]
- Paolo Contis as Salvador "Badong" Magtibay[1][3]
- John Lloyd Cruz as Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado[1][3]
- Desiree del Valle as Corrinne Ledesma[1][3]
- Patrick Garcia as Jaime "James" Collantes[1][3]
- Baron Geisler as Alfonso "Fonzy" Ledesma[1][3]
- Paula Peralejo as Angela "Anne" de Guzman[1][3]
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Georgina "George" Fuentebella[1][3]
- Supporting cast
- Trina Zuñiga as Megan / Cecilia dela Rhea
- Carol Banawa as Andrea/"Andoy"[4][5]
- Camille Prats as Natasha[6]
- Juddha Paolo as Roy[6]
- Angelene Aguilar as Patpi "Pat P"[7]
- Paolo Paraiso as Dodge[6]
- Maoui David as Hillary[7]
- Brian Tan as Jiggs[6]
- Caridad Sanchez as Lola Juling
- Mylene Dizon as Jennifer "Jerry" Ricafort
- Ian Galliguez as Sabrina
- Pen Medina as Epifanio "Panyong" delos Santos
- Angel Aquino as Tita Pia Fuentebella
- Mat Ranillo III as Carlos Fuentebella (George's father)
- Susan Africa as Esperanza "Esper" Magtibay
- Recurring/extended cast
- Daria Ramirez as Azon delos Santos
- Miko Palanca as Perry Sanchez
- Rafael Rosell IV as Oliver McFuller
- Leandro Muñoz as Francisco "Fran" Ledesma Jr.
- Julia Clarete as Cynthia "Pinky" Ledesma
- Gio Alvarez as Roberto "Boyet" delos Santos
- Janette McBride as Fair
- Lito Legaspi as Francisco Ledesma
- Jean Saburit as Chedeng Ledesma
- Mia Gutierrez as Claudia
- Emman Abeleda as Mario Magtibay (young Badong)
- Mel Kimura as Ms. Castro
- Ogie Diaz as Ige
- Kathleen Hermosa as Fonzy
- Guest cast
- Rica Peralejo as Shiela de Guzman
- Dimples Romana as Jacqueline "Jackie" Cuevas
- Dennis Trillo as Ferdinand "Nanding" McFuller
- Dan Fernandez as Tito Jun
- Beth Tamayo as Sonia / Irma
- Al Tantay as Renato de Guzman
- Marianne dela Riva as Belen de Guzman
- Efren Reyes Jr. as Tonyo Magtibay
- Anna Marin as Elvira "Elvie" Collantes
- Juan Rodrigo as Manuel Collantes
- Julie Ann Fortich as Racquel
- Anna Larrucea as Abigail/"Gail"
- Eugene Domingo as Judith "JB" Bradley
- Alwyn Uytingco as young Rovic
- Nica Peralejo as young George
- Hazel Ann Mendoza as young Eds
- John Wayne Sace as young James
- Gerard Pizzaras as Marcelino "Marcy" Hernandez
- Romaro Salcedo as Ryan Cervantes
- Joel Gatchalian as Chuck/Chuckie
- Richard Quan as basketball coach
- Carlo Muñoz as Frat Master Vince
- Katrina de Leon as Darian
- Don Laurel as Dexter
- Randolph Ranay as Chichi
- Justin Cuyugan as Jay Rodriguez
- Tracy Vergel as Therese "Terry" de Jesus
- Ama Quiambao as Sister Ramona
- Ruel Vernal as Enrique "Bungo" Mercado
- Lui Villaruz as Robert Edward "Red/Berto/Bob" Domingo
- Denise Joaquin as Frankie
- Christopher Roxas as Chito Cuevas
- Celine Lirio as Sidney Cuevas
- Roselle Nava as Kelly[8]
- Gino Paul Guzman as Mike
- Anthony Santos as Dong
- Chi Atienza as Tintin
- Matet de Leon as Honey
- Marvin Agustin as Allen
- Andrea del Rosario as Isabel
- Gerald Madrid as Kenneth/Ken[9]
- Antonette Garcia as Sonia's cousin
- Luz Fernandez as Tyang Luisa
- Nikki Valdez as Luchi[10]
- Cheska Garcia as Jo
- Ced Torrecarion as Butch
- JC Castro as Joanna
- Uchie Sison as Sandra
- Kier Legaspi as Arthur
- Nicole Hofer as Belinda
- Christian Santino as Selmo
- Victor Neri as Badong's friend
- Mia Gutierrez as Claudia
- Michelle Bayle as Vicky
- Zeppi Borromeo
- Encar Benedicto as Ken's mother
- Errol Dionisio as Lolo Pidyong
- Lola Ima as Juling's sister
- Mark Solis as Lester / Iceman
- Sirk Cortes as Danica
- Pascal Greco as Andrei
- Nina Mercado as Abby de Leon
- Alvin Aguilar as Fonzy's PE instructor
- Djohanna Rios as Pauline
- Dominque Laurel as Rachel
- Nico Garcia as Tyler
- Aurora Halili as Adela
- Jennifer Sevilla as Marge[11]
- Alloy Naronia as Abby and Santi's father
- Kristopher Peralta as Santi de Leon
- Marvin Ramales as Elmer
- Norman Hernandez as Maynard
- Kalila Aguilos as Francesca Rei "Frankie/FRV" Villaruiz
- Gem Ramos as Allelou Madridejos
- Raye Baquirin as Roxanne
- Teresa Paron as Tessa "TJ" Jacinto
- LA Mumar as Jose Miguel "JM" Madridejos[12]
- Daniella Havran as Cassandra
- Cesar Xeres Burgos as JM's father
- Fame Delos Santos as JM's aunt
- Lui Manansala as JM's mother
- Jane Zaleta
- Amy Robles as Lorrea Cornelia "Nelia" Ducut
- Lalaine Degala as Nenita Ducut
- JC Castro as Manolito
- Phillip Lazaro as Queenie
Production
[edit]Reception
[edit]The series was critically well-received and was dubbed by its audience as the Filipino version of the hit American TV series Dawson's Creek.[14]
Adaptations
[edit]A musical version of the series was staged by the Philippine Educational Theater Association in 2023 and 2024.[15][16]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Youth-Oriented Program | Tabing Ilog | Won | [17] |
| 2001 | 15th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | [18] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Tabing Ilog: Then and Now". Spot.ph. April 18, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (February 24, 2023). "Kapamilya youth-oriented shows that entertained kids and teens (and even the young-at-hearts) through the years". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Throwback: John Lloyd Cruz and Kaye Abad as Rovic and Eds in Tabing Ilog (1999)". ABS-CBN Studios. March 1, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Carol, babalik kay Paolo?". Pilipino Star Ngayon. May 18, 2001. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ Fermin, Cristy (December 30, 2002). "Desiree, tinigbak na sa Tabing Ilog". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Camille, may bagong partner". Pilipino Star Ngayon. July 10, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- 1 2 Salut, Eric John (July 15, 2003). "Rafael Rosell pinababayaan ng Dos". Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ Lo, Ricky (June 30, 2003). "What Roselle is afraid of". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Things are looking up for Gerald Madrid". ABS-CBN Corporation. April 26, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ Leary, Joan (September 17, 2017). "THROWBACK: Tabing Ilog girls prepare for the Star Magic Ball 2010 with Nikki Valdez". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Lo, Ricky (February 15, 2002). "Councilor Kim takes a bride". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ Hernandez, Wilbur (January 16, 2002). "Jodi Santamaria and her lucky breaks". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Mga bayan at simbahan sa Laguna, paboritong location ng pelikula at teleserye". PEP. March 29, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ Lagunda, Janina (December 1, 2009). "The Gaya-gaya Game: 10 Tagalized Shows That Fell Flat". Spot.ph. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Tabing Ilog musical to hold reruns in November 2024". ABS-CBN Corporation. March 18, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Tabing Ilog musical returns with 'new members, layers'". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ "15th Star Awards for TV: And the winners are... them again!". The Philippine Star. October 8, 2001. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Tabing Ilog at IMDb