Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

*Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas*
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
	Title card
Also known as	Timeless
Genre	Drama; Romance; Soap opera
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Directed by	Jerome C. Pobocan ; FM Reyes
Starring	Jericho Rosales ; Kristine Hermosa ; Diether Ocampo ; Angelika Dela Cruz
Opening theme	"Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" by Sharon Cuneta; Rearranged by Homer Flores
Composer	Willy Cruz
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	298
Production
Executive producer	Des de Guzman
Running time	30 minutes (original); 45 minutes (compressed)
Production company	Star Creatives
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	May 19, 2003 –; July 9, 2004

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (International title: Timeless / transl. I Hope It Never Ends) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and FM Reyes, it stars by Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 19, 2003 to July 9, 2004, and was replaced by Hiram. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents' long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time.

The series ran for two seasons in the second to final season Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz became new regular cast members leaning in for a new plot twist revolving around Dela Cruz and Rosales' Character and Ocampo and Hermosa's characters on the soap.

This was the first television series in the Philippines to have the finale to choose the character Ara's Hermosa's character to choose who she will marry through text message votes through The Filipino Channel and ABS-CBN Christian (Rosales) or Leo (Ocampo) both finale prediction episodes aired the same week with The Christian and Arabella wedding aired on Friday and Sunday night.

Desiree Del Valle's character was introduced in the mid first and second season after she finished the finale of her successful soap Bituin in 2003.

Plot

Falling victim to a freak accident on a ship sailing, Christian (Jericho Rosales) and Ara (Kristine Hermosa) get trapped in an isolated island and fell in love. Reality stepped in when they were rescued and had to go back to their own lives. She felt the difference in their social status. Despite all odds, he promised his eternal love for Ara, unaware of her family's involvement in his painful past.

Upon discovering the truth Christian was driven with anger, which made Ara and her family decided to escape his revenge. This tragic journey leads Ara to meet a rich and carefree painter, Leo (Diether Ocampo). She learned to bury things as they are. And Leo's unconditional love helped her to start anew. Christian, on the other hand, finds comfort with kindhearted Mary Ann (Angelika dela Cruz), an amusing friend who slowly wins Christian's trust and affection.

When romance seems perfect for estranged lovers, fate stepped in and brought Christian back into Ara's life. Ara must now confront her unfinished business with Christian...

While stranded again on the same island they are captured by the rebels and Christian is tortured by the rebels. They are rescued by Leo and they escape with help from a disgruntled rebel. Christian is then shot in the leg just as Leo's brother Ramon and the military arrives to save them. Ara is then fatally shot in the chest by the rebel leader. The rebel leader is then shot to death by the military in response.

What lies beneath their intertwined past? Will Christian and Ara's romance bind together again?

Cast and characters

Main cast

Jericho Rosales as Christian Soriano - Orphaned at a young age, he is groomed to handle the family's vast powerful companies. He falls in love with Ara, not knowing that she holds a past that could ruin them altogether.
Kristine Hermosa as Arabella Grace-Garcia/Grace Gonzales - She also happens to be the daughter of Elizabeth who grows up without knowing the love of her mother. She falls in love with Christian, not knowing that this will cause her great pain.
Diether Ocampo as Leonardo Madrigal III - Leo is the eldest grandson of Don Marcelo, a wealthy plantation owner. And Ramon is his younger brother. They are a product of a broken family since their mother left them at an early age to marry someone else in America. Both brothers were left under the care of Don Marcelo. Leo is also an artist and would rather follow his passion on arts and music rather than manage the hacienda. He is a loving grandson, and is brave enough to fight for what he believes in or for the woman he would eventually fall in love with.
Angelika Dela Cruz as Mary Ann Santos - Mary Ann is a very cheerful person. Everyone around her is affected by her gaiety. In spite of her troubled past. Her mother was a GRO, who married a man who would do anything for money even if meant, “selling” his stepdaughter. Having escaped her past, she is determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a recording artist. Brave and street smart, in spite of not being able to finish her studies, she would do everything to attain her goals and would do everything for the man she would eventually fall in love with.

Supporting cast

Gloria Romero as Doña Valeria Valencia
Cherry Pie Picache as Elizabeth "Yvette" Valencia
Joel Torre as Anton Garcia
Caridad Sanchez as Choleng
Marvin Agustin as Newton Soriano
Kaye Abad as Shane Diwata
Desiree del Valle as Francine Soriano
Luis Alandy as Ramon Madrigal
Roderick Paulate as Truman
Gary Estrada as Richard Valencia
Serena Dalrymple as Rain Soriano
Julia Clarete as Denise

Special guest cast and characters

Jane Oineza as young Arabella Grace-Garcia/Grace Gonzales
John Manalo as young Christian Soriano
Kathryn Bernardo as young Shane Diwata
Joshua Dionisio as young Leonardo Madrigal III
Karlo Enriquez as young Nicanor
Troy Martino as Shane's father
Kimberly Diaz as Einstein's wife
Carla Humphries as Christian's secretary
Ilonah Jean as Rhodora Soriano
Bong Regala as Emilio Soriano
Bon Vibar as Nicanor Soriano
Nina Ricci Alagao as Bettina
Minnie Aguilar as Shane's mother
Ward Luarca as Orly
Marithez Samson as Lucy
Cholo Escaño as Einstein
Crispin Pineda as Young Orly
Tin Arnaldo as Young Valeria
Boy Abunda as himself
Karlina Bayot as Socorro Soriano
Kris Aquino as herself
Suzette Ranillo as Jake
Robby Mananquil as Perry
Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Marcelo Madrigal
Teresa Garcia
Khalila Aguiluz
Vangie Labalan
Errol Dionisio† as Mang Domeng
Efren Reyes Jr.
Brandon Gepfer as Mando Leandro
Niña de Sagun

Soundtrack

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas - performed by Jessa Zaragoza
Maybe - performed by King
Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz
Habang May Buhay - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz
Kailan Ka Darating? - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz
Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz
I Believe in You and Me - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz and Jericho Rosales
Looking Through the Eyes of Love - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz
Kung Ako na lang Sana - performed by Angelika Dela Cruz
Special Memory - performed by Kaye Abad
You've Made Me Stronger - performed by Kaye Abad
Stop Think - performed by Kaye Abad

Production credits

Directors: Jerome Chavez-Pobocan and FM Reyes
Creative Manager: Ricardo Lee
Head Writer: Henry King Quitain
Episode Writers: Ma. Regina Amigo, Dindo Perez, Aileen Sempio-Viray, Francis Passion
Contributing Writers: Denise O'Hara, Mel Francis Santos, Jarell Serencio
Executive Producers: Des de Guzman, Charo Santos-Concio, and Malou Santos
Supervising Producer: Anna Goma
Assistant Director:

Reception

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas was considered as one of the best soap operas in the Philippine TV history by most of the critics and audiences. Its highest rating was 49.3%, while the lowest was 38.7%. Its overall ratings was 40.4%.^[1]

Remake

A Malaysian remake of the series, titled Cinta Tiada Ganti premiered from July 10, 2018, to November 26, 2018, on Astro Prima and Astro Maya HD. Starring Aedy Ashraf and Nelydia Senrose.^[2]