Ready for a red carpet premiere

All roads lead, as far as supporters of the Superstar are concerned today, to the red-carpet premier and press presentation of her much-awaited TV5 miniseries Sa Ngalan ng Ina at Cinema 2 of SM The Block. The cast, spearheaded by Ms. Nora Aunor, and the production team will join fans and enthusiasts of quality entertainment in watching the pilot episode of the political/domestic drama directed by award-winning filmmaker Mario O'Hara. 

The premiere showing will yet prove true to the testimony and prognosis of TV5 executive Perci Intalan via Twitter a few days ago: "Just saw the first edit... Wow. What a beautiful series this promises to be! Nora Aunor is amazing!"

In a Facebook post, Intalan echoes his effusive vibe about the miniseries since the recent airing of its teaser, which spawned "so much good feedback." Intalan  assures that "the cast, creative and production team are working very, very hard to make this show as awesome as it can be...you ain't seen nothin' yet."

No less ecstatic is Pol Del Mundo, a staff of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), after reviewing the initial episode: "Bongga ang husay ni Nora Aunor!"

For more details about the miniseries, here's an article from the website of Interaksyon public affairs program:

Compelling story of a mother's love unfolds in TV5's 'Sa Ngalan ng Ina'

When a simple woman who loves with all her heart gets enthroned in a seat of power coveted by many, will she embrace the commitment to cleanse a whole society bestrewn with greed, corruption and violence? Or will she succumb to the promise of a better life with the people she loves?

On October 3, the whole nation awaits the unfolding of the grandest political drama ever seen on Philippine television– Sa Ngalan ng Ina. The country’s first-ever mini-serye that will run for a month on TV5, Sa Ngalan ng Ina combines the work of the industry’s best minds and the top-notch artistry of its multi-awarded directors and cast.

Starring Superstar Nora Aunor in her first comeback project after her eight-year hiatus in the US, the much-awaited mini-serye does not only boast of a one-of-a-kind story of love, family and political responsibility; it also offers a new and advanced approach to TV viewing as the scenes are shot in full high-definition (HD) quality.

Sa Ngalan ng Ina tells the compelling story of Elena Deogracias (Nora Aunor), a quiet but intelligent and strong-willed woman who is elected Governor of their province. She never dreamt of getting into politics and she has to endure all the insults and discouragement thrown her way, but it is a position entrusted to her by the people and she vows to give it her all.

Portraying the role of the two most important men in Elena’s life are Bembol Roco as her husband Armando Deogracias, who is known as “Amang” in their town; and Christopher De Leon as Pepe Ilustre, a man from her past.

Completing Sa Ngalan ng Ina’s powerhouse cast are Rosanna Roces as Lucia Ilustre, Ian De Leon as Zaldy, Nadine Samonte as Andrea Deogracias, Alwyn Uytingco as Alfonso Deogracias, Edgar Allan Guzman as Angelo Deogracias, Eula Caballero as Elsa Toribio, Karel Marquez as Carmela Ilustre, Joross Gamboa as Ramoncito, Jay Aquitania as Manuel, and with the special participation of Eugene Domingo as Pacita Toribio.

Helmed by award-winning directors Mario O’Hara and Jon Red, Sa Ngalan ng Ina is set to make a historical mark for TV5. Sa Ngalan ng Ina airs weeknights after Wil Time Bigtime starting this October 3, only on TV5."