Kadenang Ginto (International title: The Heiress / ) is a 2018 Philippine drama revenge television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, Beauty Gonzalez, Dimples Romana, Albert Martinez, Louise Abuel, Adrian Alandy and Richard Yap. The series was aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from October 8, 2018 to February 7, 2020, replacing Asintado, and was replaced by Love Thy Woman.
The series proved to be a huge hit in the Philippines on the late 2018 and on to the whole 2019. It is one of a few daytime television dramas to last for more than a year due to maintaining high viewership. The rivalry of Cassie and Marga (Francine Diaz and Andrea Brillantes) and Romina and Daniela (Beauty Gonzales and Dimples Romana), four of the series' main characters, became a trending topic nationwide. Furthermore, a scene which featured Daniela (Dimples Romana) wearing a red dress while pulling a luggage bag became viral on various social media platforms, helping Romana's popularity and career reach new heights. In addition, one of the most famous lines in the show, "Cassie, ‘di ka muna papasok sa school." () – uttered by Daniela – easily became the show's catchphrase among the viewers. The show also launched the loveteams of Brillantes and Seth Fedelin (SethDrea/MarKoy) and Diaz and Kyle Echarri (KyCine/CassToff), collectively known as The Gold Squad.
Premise
Kadenang Ginto is the story of Romina Andrada (Beauty Gonzalez), a secretary turned wife of business tycoon Robert Mondragon (Albert Martinez), who married her even though she was raped and was carrying the child of the assailant. Unknown to Romina, it was Daniela (Dimples Romana), Robert's daughter, who had orchestrated her abduction right before seducing Romina's fiancé, Carlos Bartolome (Adrian Alandy). With their lives intertwined, their daughters, Cassandra (Francine Diaz) and Margaret (Andrea Brillantes), are made to fight as to who is the rightful heiress to Robert's empire.
Cast and characters
Main cast
Francine Diaz as Cassandra "Cassie" A. Mondragon
Beauty Gonzalez as Romina Andrada-Mondragon
Andrea Brillantes as Margaret "Marga" M. Bartolome
Dimples Romana as Daniela "Dani" Mondragon-Bartolome
Albert Martinez as Roberto "Robert" Aquino-Mondragon
Adrian Alandy as Carlos Bartolome
Richard Yap as Leonardo "Leon" Herrera
Supporting cast
Kyle Echarri as Kristoff "Tope" Tejada
Seth Fedelin as Michael "Mikoy" Sarmiento
Susan Africa as Esther Magtira
Ronnie Lazaro as Nicolas "Kulas" Bartolome
Joko Diaz as Andro Domingo and Hector Mangubat
Eric Fructuoso as Alvin Mangubat
Aleck Bovick as Myrna Bartolome
Sheree Bautista as Jessa Trinidad
Arnold Reyes as Atty. Bernard Tejada
Kim Molina as Savannah Savi Rosales
Luke Conde as PO3 Jude Bartolome
Nikko Natividad as Gino Bartolome
Kat Galang as Bonita Marilet
Adrian Lindayag as Neil Andrada
Josh Ivan Morales as Jepoy Marilet
Angelina Kanapi as Juanita "Ninang" Galvez
Cecille Jamora Santos as Principal #1
Danica Ontengco as Nadya Ricaforte
CJ de Guzman as Nica de Guzman
Bea Borres as Maureen Gatchalian
Bea Basa as Fatima Paterno
Julie Esguerra as Leslie Joy "LJ" Catacutan
Criza Taa as Roxanne "Roxy" Mangubat
Benj Manalo as Felix Dimalanta
Alynna Velasquez as Principal Garcia
Guest cast and cameo appearances
Eula Valdez as Rosanna Andrada
Mickey Ferriols as Camilla Mondragon
Eva Darren as Cecilia "Cely" Mangubat
Valerie Concepcion as Cindy Dimaguiba
Mel Martinez as Joaquin "Wacky" Dumagat
Abby Bautista as Trina Martinez
Ping Medina as Badong Sarmiento
Brenna Garcia as Jenna Carvajal
Glydel Mercado as Rosita Carvajal
Nico Antonio as Ramon Evangelista
Louise Abuel as Paco Herrera
Ana Abad Santos as Eva Romero
Kate Ramos as young Cassie
Angelika Rama as young Marga
Lou Veloso as Waldo
Suzette Ranillo as Pilar
Winnie Cordero as herself
Bea Alonzo
Angel Locsin
Belle Mariano
Angelo Acosta
Broadcast
Kadenang Ginto premiered on October 8, 2018, on ABS-CBN. The series was the network's second longest-running afternoon drama series of the 2010s with a total of 348 episodes.