# Bukod Kang Pinagpala

Bukod Kang Pinagpala (transl. you are way blessed / international title: Mother's Love) is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Camille Prats and Mona Louise Rey. It premiered on February 11, 2013 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on June 7, 2013 with a total of 82 episodes.

## Premise

The series features the stories of three women whose lives and loves are hurled into a complex web of deceit, ambition, hope, and love.

## Cast and characters
### Lead cast

* Camille Prats as Bessilda "Bessie" Villerte-Alcuar
* Mona Louise Rey as Cindy Lara Villerte Alcuar

### Supporting cast

* Jackie Rice as Janet Perez-Cheng
* Jennica Garcia as Ofelia "Ofe" Almazan-Alfonso
* Mark Anthony Fernandez as Leandro Alcuar
* Carl Guevara as Andrew Alfonso

### Recurring cast

* Krystal Reyes as Janella Perez
* Glenda Garcia as Melinda "Miling" Almazan
* Sharmaine Suarez as Rebecca "Becca" Perez
* Frencheska Farr as Diana
* Djanin Cruz as Paula
* Jacky Woo as Genki Cheng
* Carlo Gonzales as Oscar
* Rap Fernandez as Ronald
* Menggie Cobarrubias as Ramon Alcuar
* Anna Marin as Raquel Villerte
* Zandra Summer as Amy
* Lolli Mara as Luisa Alcuar
* Marco Alcaraz as Digoy
* Arny Ross as Bella Caravide
* Lenlen Frial as Lizzy Almazan

## Development

From the creative engineering of RJ Nuevas, the series was conceived late 2012. Early in its development, the series was titled "Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak" (transl. Three Mothers, One Child). It was changed to Bukod Kang Pinagpala (transl. You're the Most Blessed One, a phrase usually referring to Mama Mary), following its concept "The greatest kind of love is the love a mother has for her child." Winnie Hollis-Reyes served as the executive producer, while Don Michael Perez assigned to direct the show.
The majority of the ensemble cast was personally chosen by the network and assembled from December 2012 to January 2013. Actresses Camille Prats, Jackie Rice and Jennica Garcia headlined the show as the three mothers fighting for the custody of a child – Lara, played by Mona Louise Rey. The said role was originally meant for Jillian Ward but later replaced by Rey because "She's more fit for the role." Mark Anthony Fernandez, who had previously worked with Prats and Rey on the 2011 hit primetime series Munting Heredera, was cast as the sole male lead.
As the show progressed, numerous recurring casts appeared. Carl Guevarra, Krystal Reyes, singer-actress Frencheska Farr and Japanese actor/producer Jacky Woo signed on to portray four important characters in the show. Glenda Garcia, Sharmaine Suarez and Anna Marin took the parental roles and made several appearances throughout the series' run. Series' director Don Michael Perez stated that "despite the series' title, no "chosen" character is given more exposure than the other members of the cast, from writing to the directing."

## Production

Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2013. Most of the series' scenes, including the fictional "Alcuar Farm" and "Bessie's Organic Farm & Restaurant", were shot on location in Tagaytay.

## Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Bukod Kang Pinagpala earned a 16.6% rating. The final episode scored a 12.4% rating.