Sana Ngayong Pasko
| Sana Ngayong Pasko | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Also known as | A Christmas Hope |
| Genre | Drama |
| Developed by | Senedy Que |
| Directed by | Mike Tuviera |
| Starring | Susan Roces |
| Theme music composer | Jimmy Borja |
| Opening theme | "Sana Ngayong Pasko" by Ariel Rivera[1] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Production locations |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | December 7, 2009 – January 8, 2010 |
Sana Ngayong Pasko (transl. hope this Christmas / international title: A Christmas Hope) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Susan Roces. It premiered on December 7, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 8, 2010 with a total of 25 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Cast and characters
Cast
Christopher de Leon
JC de Vera
- Lead cast
- Susan Roces as Remedios Dionisio[3]
- Supporting cast
- Christopher de Leon as Gordon Dionisio[4]
- Gina Alajar as Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio[4]
- TJ Trinidad as Stephen Dionisio[4]
- Dante Rivero as Pablo Dionisio[4]
- Eddie Gutierrez as Ernesto Dionisio[4]
- Ces Quesada as Narcisa
- JC de Vera as Rigo Dionisio[4]
- Maxene Magalona as Irene Dionisio[5]
- JC Tiuseco as Bernie[4]
- Ynna Asistio as Happy[4]
- Jacob Rica as Jopet Dionisio[4]
- Francine Prieto as Aisha Dionisio[6]
- Guest cast
- Carmina Villarroel as younger Remedios[4]
- Zoren Legaspi as young Ernesto[4]
- Jomari Yllana as younger Pablo[4]
- Renz Valerio as younger Gordon[7]
- Sandy Talag as younger Fely[8]
- Dion Ignacio as Julius[9]
- Pen Medina as a priest
- John Arcilla as King[10]
- Ian Veneracion as Emmanuel
- Arnell Ignacio as Wanda[11]
- Biboy Ramirez as Danny[11]
- Janine Desiderio as Divine
- Geoff Taylor as teenage Jopet
- Frencheska Farr as Elivra[12]
- Yassi Pressman as Valeria
Production
Principal photography commenced in November 2009.[13]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Sana Ngayong Pasko earned a 22.2% rating.[14] The final episode scored a 25.3% rating.[15]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Drama | Sana Ngayon Pasko | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Actress | Susan Roces | Nominated | |||
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [17] |
References
- ^ "Ariel Rivera may bagong kantang swak sa pasko". The Philippine Star. December 11, 2009. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Sana Ngayong Pasko (GMA Network) | (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (November 16, 2009). "Ms. Susan Roces topbills GMA-7's ChristmaSerye, Sana Ngayong Pasko". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "A mother seeks forgiveness in the ChristmaSerye Sana Ngayong Pasko". PEP. December 2, 2009. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Susan Roces in ChristmaSerye". The Philippine Star. December 5, 2009. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (June 10, 2012). "Francine Prieto to document her weight loss in indie film". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "My Chubby World stars share their summer adventures". PEP. May 29, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 18, 2025). "Lilet Never Happened star Sandy Talag wins Outstanding Acting award in Mexico". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 2, 2013). "Dion Ignacio thanks Jesus for his latest project, Ina Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 18, 2025). "John Arcilla returns to GMA-7 after 9 years". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Sibonga, Glen (January 6, 2010). "Biboy Ramirez bonds with girlfriend Vaness del Moral through poetry". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 11, 2015). "Frencheska Farr not worried about expiration of six-year contract with GMA this September". PEP. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (November 15, 2009). "JC Tiuseco's friendly advice to new Survivor champion: "Huwag lalaki ang ulo."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (December 8, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Dec. 4-7): Full House climbs, Stairway to Heaven slips after change of timeslot". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (January 12, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Jan. 8-11): The Last Prince and Tanging Yaman open modestly". PEP. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 23, 2010). "GMA-7's Sana Ngayong Pasko is nominated at the Seoul Int'l Drama Awards for Best Drama and Best Ac". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.