Nag-aapoy na Damdamin

Nag-aapoy na Damdamin () is a Philippine drama romantic thriller series broadcast by ABS-CBN Entertainment and TV5. Directed by FM Reyes and Benedict Mique, it stars JC de Vera, Ria Atayde, Tony Labrusca, and Jane Oineza. The series premiered on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, and TV5's Hapon Champion block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel on July 25, 2023.

Plot 
Dr. Philip Salazar and Atty. Lucas Buencamino share a deep childhood bond rooted in their fathers' close friendship. However, tragedy strikes when Lucas' father, Congressman Javier Buencamino dies during surgery performed by Philip's father, Dr. Severino Salazar.  This incident fuels a bitter feud between the two families, exacerbated by a substantial inheritance left by Congressman Javier to  the hospital founded by the elder Salazar.

Lucas' mother, also a powerful politician, launches a campaign to reclaim the inherited funds, orchestrating events that tarnish Dr. Severino Salazar’s reputation as a "Killer Doctor." They manipulate circumstances and character assassinations leading to what appears to be the elder Salazar’s suicide.  They pay Chief Investigator Balmaceda to cover up evidence of murder and close the case.

Philip, devastated and seeking revenge for his father's death, plots to murder Lucas. However, his plans go awry when an accident meant for Lucas claims the life of his wife, Olivia. In fact, Philip saves Olivia and nurses her back to health, capitalizing on her amnesia by convincing her she is his wife, Claire.  Satisfied by Lucas’ loss, Philip takes Claire to America to start a new life.

Lucas, grieving for Olivia, marries his best friend and law school colleague, Melinda Avecilla but secretly mourns his lost love. 

Meanwhile, the Salazar General Hospital faces financial trouble due to the Buencaminos' relentless smear campaigns and takeover attempts.  Philip returns to Manila to aid his father's co-founder, Dr. Joaquin Serrano to save the hospital. His plan for a short visit becomes permanent so Claire travels back to the Philippines to support her husband Philip.

Despite warning Claire not to interfere, she champions Philip against the Buencaminos. Their love deepens, but Philip fears the return of her memories. He also witnesses the emotional toll Olivia's presence takes on Lucas but keeps his distance.

Claire begins to recall fragments of her past, including vivid dreams of domestic violence and flashes of Lucas' face. As she investigates her life, she discovers that Philip's stories were fabricated and that she is, in fact, Olivia Natividad-Buencamino, the long-dead wife of her husband’s arch enemy.   

Furious at Philip’s lies and betrayal, she keeps this knowledge secret, determined to uncover the real truth about her person, the events that conspired before the accident, her life with Lucas and Philip’s presence at the crash site.

Claire bides her time, pretending all is well, until she can finally unravel the mystery and reveal the truth to Philip and Lucas.

Cast and characters
Main cast
Jane Oineza as Ana Olivia Natividad-Buencamino / Claire Bautista-Salazar
JC de Vera as Dr. Philip Antonio E. Salazar
Ria Atayde as Melinda Avecilla-Buencamino
Tony Labrusca as Atty. Lucas Iñigo O. Buencamino

Supporting cast
Maila Gumila as Cong. Victoria Ocampo-Buencamino
Joko Diaz as Dr. Joaquin Serrano
Carla Martinez as Loleng Arevalo
Kim Rodriguez as Sofia Serrano
Nico Antonio as Dr. Emilio Abello
Aya Fernandez as Sabrina Dominguez
Malou Crisologo as Minya Dela Cruz
Jef Gaitan as Amanda Alvarez
LA Santos as Dr. Francis Venturina
Elyson de Dios as Tommy Paras
Mauro Lumba as Raul

Guest cast
Richard Quan as Cong. Javier Buencamino
Jeffrey Santos as Dr. Severino Salazar
Lovely Rivero as Elena Estrella-Salazar
Lito Pimentel as Jus. Napoleon Avecilla
Jong Cuenco as Manuel Montenegro
William Lorenzo as Luis Natividad
Melissa Mendez as Rosa Natividad
Raul Montesa as Professor Escario
Giovanni Baldisseri as Benito de Mesa
Romulo Bernabe as Co-counselor of Lucas
Dwin Araza as Co-counselor of Lucas
Malou Canzana as Marie
Khaleil Patrianco as Jenny
Melissa Tongol as Fely
Kimmy Obena as Lena
Rufino Ngo as Dante
Heidi Arima as Minerva
Christina Aguirre as Liza
Guilio Martile as Dimayuga
Ariella Arida

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Production
The main casts of the series was officially unveiled on May 19, 2023, during the press conference for the then-upcoming television series. The following week, the taping for the series began.

Promotion
The casts held a back-to-back caravan at Vista Mall in Bataan along with the cast of Pira-Pirasong Paraiso. The official full trailer of the series was released on July 10, 2023.

Due to the series being a co-production of ABS-CBN and TV5, and with It's Showtimes blocktime agreement with TV5 having expired on June 30, 2023 and having moved to GTV the following day, the casts were not allowed to appear on the said show to promote the series, instead, the casts of both Kapamilya Gold series promoted the series on E.A.T.

This series has been developed by Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, Wildflower, PHR's Araw Gabi, Kadenang Ginto, Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin, and La Vida Lena due its genre of family and romantic revenge drama.

Broadcast
Alongside Pira-Pirasong Paraiso, the series premiered on a Tuesday (July 25, 2023) instead of a Monday (July 24, 2023) due to the second State of the Nation Address of President Bongbong Marcos, which necessitated the networks to pre-empt their afternoon programming to air a special coverage of the said event.

This is also the first series to air on the second timeslot of Kapamilya Gold in the aftermath of the shutdown of ABS-CBN, with Sandugo being the last series to occupy the timeslot beforehand, which ended its run on March 20, 2020, when the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon was already imposed at that time, in which, the said series finished its taping ahead of the suspension of tapings.

Following the launching of Kapamilya Channel, the timeslot block was solely used mostly for reruns of past ABS-CBN series, and eventually the TV airing of How to Move on in 30 Days.
 
However, Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin was originally supposed to air on the said timeslot, until it was moved to the Primetime Bida timeslot in the aftermath of the ABS-CBN shutdown amidst the community quarantine restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, whose planned timeslot was later occupied by reruns of Got to Believe during the Enhanced community quarantine, and later, reruns of The General's Daughter when Kapamilya Channel launched.

Prior to the said series' premieres, the iQIYI series Hello Heart and Saying Goodbye had a 2-week special premiere, which occupied their intended timeslots on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z, while Studio5 Presents occupied their timeslots on TV5. (The latter of the two aforementioned series aired the finale episode on Monday before the coverage of the State of the Nation Address.)

The show had a marathon of its pilot week on July 30, 2023, occupying the timeslots of KB Family Weekend Sunday edition (Kapamilya Channel), Zinema sa Umaga Sunday edition (A2Z), and Cine Cinco Hollywood Edition (TV5) on that same day.

Timeslot change 
On August 24, 2023, the show changed its timeslot from 3:50 PM to 3:45 PM. On October 23, 2023, the show changed its timeslot to 3:15 pm on TV5's online airings. The following changes were made to other platforms on October 30, 2023.

Awards and nominations

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ABS-CBN drama series
TV5 (Philippine TV network) drama series
Philippine telenovelas
Philippine crime television series
Philippine drama television series
Philippine melodrama television series
Murder in television
Television series about revenge
Philippine thriller television series
Psychological thriller television series
2023 Philippine television series debuts
Filipino-language television shows
2020s Philippine television seasons