Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (I'll Always Love You) is a Philippine drama series (usually teledrama) which was shown on GMA Network from March 26, 2001 to November 1, 2002 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz in 415 episodes.
The story revolves around the saga of Katherine who suffers from amnesia after an incident that separates her from her family and must take a journey towards finding her true identity, fighting for the man she loves and claiming for what is rightfully hers. It was recently re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.
Mylene and Clarissa and their mother, Lilian, were separated in a tragedy. Mylene gave her necklace to Clarissa that was given to her by her dad, Ferdinand Fuentebella. Mylene lost her memory and Meding, Lilian's friend, introduced herself as her mother, renaming Mylene to Katherine (Meding's daughter who died in the tragedy). After a few years, Ferdinand Fuentebella, Mylene's biological dad, longed for her daughter and searched for her. Meanwhile, Katherine was about to be held-up and Clarissa defended her. They became best friends but later on become nemesis because of a spoiled secret. Ferdinand met Clarissa in an accident and Clarissa pretended to be Mylene until Katherine and Clarissa crossed paths again when Katherine applied as Ferdinand's secretary. Is there still a chance to know the truth?
Main cast
Angelika dela Cruz as Katherine Morales/Mylene Fuentebella/Carmencita San DiegoDina Bonnevie as Martina BuenaventuraAlbert Martinez as Ferdinand FuentebellaSunshine Dizon as Clarissa delos SantosGina Alajar as Lilian delos SantosCogie Domingo as Jepoy San PedroJames Blanco as Joseph MarceloEddie Gutierrez as Tony MadrigalAlicia Alonzo as Meding MoralesChanda Romero as Amarra LunaCarmi Martin as Beatrice MadrigalJanice Jurado as Mamu LambanaSherwin Ordonez as Charles MadrigalGabby Eigenmann as Marc FuentebellaMarjorie Barretto as Vanessa FuentebellaAna Capri as Gina ReyesK Brosas as FlorMel Martinez as FinkyIsabella de Leon as Ninay San PedroMia Gutierrez as Bebang San PedroLJ Moreno as Cassandra FuentebellaChynna Ortaleza as Melanie FuentebellaRichard Gutierrez as Iñigo ZeñorosaJaime Fabregas as Roberto ZeñorosaRussel Simon as Doctor RuelRita Avila as Corrine MartinezBojo Molina as Maui MarceloMark Anthony Fernandez as Gabriel/LorenzoRaven Villanueva as Yolanda/fake MyleneMystica as VeraGeneva Cruz as MelodyPatricia Javier as AravellaDanica Sotto as Agatha NarcisoJennifer Sevilla as DianaCharlie Davao † as Don Joaquin NarcisoIan Veneracion as PaoloPaolo Ballesteros as PaulGerard Pizzaras as BatoVeka Lopez as Young Katherine MoralesEmpress Schuck as Young ClarissaGary Estrada as Red PeraltaZoren Legaspi as Pilot PerezTanya Garcia as JessicaToni Gonzaga as MayaTrina Zuñiga as MargaGary Valenciano as Ricky LopezMichael de Mesa as ElmoMark Gil † as MiguelGlaiza de Castro as Marga's friendGary Estrada Red PeraltaTricia Roman as EnokBembol Roco as RubenBeverly Salviejo as LolengMarky Lopez as MikeRez Cortez as Father BasilMaureen Mauricio as CaringKenji Marquez as JakeRobin da Rosa as CarlosRuel Vernal as BadongTom Olivar as MalvarGeorgina Sandico as GigiDuring the series' run, a conflict between its two lead stars, Angelika dela Cruz and Sunshine Dizon aroused which led to the latter's departure on the show.This series marked the comeback of GMA 7's soap opera in the primetime block.The show marked Angelika dela Cruz's first screen kiss on TV with actor James Blanco.This was one of the drama series to be re-aired on QTV 11, sister company of GMA.This was the first solo soap of Angelika dela Cruz under GMA, though she already starred in different miniseries such as Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi and Umulan Man O Umaraw.Angelika dela Cruz's character in the youth-oriented TV series Click was written off to give way to this soap.Singer-actor Gary Valenciano had a special appearance in this series where he played the role of a famous singer Ricky Lopez. He did a duet with Angelika dela Cruz's character, titled "Muli."LJ Moreno became Dizon's replacement as the villain when The latter left the show.This is Richard Gutierrez' first appearance in a primetime drama series.Actress-singer Toni Gonzaga had a small appearance in this series where she played Tanya Garcia's friend. After that, she became one of the leads in the soap, Habang Kapiling Ka which also stars Angelika dela Cruz.The series was re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.The soap premiered the same day as ABS-CBN's Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.Mark Anthony Fernandez, Sherwin Ordonez, James Blanco and Ruzzel Simon were dela Cruz's leading men during the series' run.Mark Anthony Fernandez's was fired from the show due to an apparent drug abused.The theme song of the soap opera was interpreted by Lani Misalucha and Joey Generoso (who lead vocalist of Side A) and later covered by Faith Cuneta for the theme song of 2011 TV5 primetime drama Babaeng Hampaslupa and also covered by Jed Madela in ABS-CBN's Walang Hanggan. The song was composed by Louie Ocampo and originally interpreted by Joey Albert in the 1980s and later popularized by Martin Nievera in the 1990s.Tanya Garcia who played a minor role in the 2001 series would later play the role of "Lilian" in the 2011 remake.GMA Network had announced that they would do a remake of this series in celebration to its 10th anniversary. This series would replace Dennis Trillo's drama series, Sinner or Saint in the afternoon slot.
The series would feature Barbie Forteza in the lead role alongside Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin with Sheryl Cruz, Gardo Versoza, Maricar de Mesa and Tanya Garcia in supporting roles.
