Kambal, Karibal Explained

Alt Name:	Heart & Soul^[1]
Genre:	Horror drama
Creator:	Borgy Danao
Director:	Don Michael Perez
Creative Director:	Roy Iglesias
Starring:	Bianca Umali Miguel Tanfelix Pauline Mendoza Kyline Alcantara
Theme Music Composer:	Vehnee Saturno
Open Theme:	"Kanlungan" by Hannah Precillas
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	178
List Episodes:	List of Kambal, Karibal episodes
Executive Producer:	Joy Lumboy-Pili
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	24–48 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Content Group
Network:	GMA Network

(/ international title: Heart & Soul) is a Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Pauline Mendoza and Kyline Alcantara. It premiered on November 27, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Alyas Robin Hood. The series concluded on August 3, 2018 with a total of 178 episodes. It was replaced by Onanay in its timeslot.

The series is originally titled as Santa Santita. It is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Premise

The story centers on twins Crisanta and Criselda. Criselda dies due to a rare SCID disease and later retains her spirit that is only visible to her sister Crisanta. Their bond starts to fall apart when they both fall in love with Diego. The rivalry between them builds up when their mother's affections are focused on Crisanta. When Criselda's emotions consume her and her soul finds another person's body to inhabit, she returns to take both her mother's affection and Diego's love.^[3]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Bianca Umali as Crisanta "Crisan" Enriquez Magpantay / Victoria Enriquez Magpantay
• Miguel Tanfelix as Diego Ocampo de Villa
• Pauline Mendoza as Criselda "Crisel" Enriquez Magpantay / Amanda Enriquez Magpantay
• Kyline Alcantara as Francheska "Cheska" Enriquez de Villa / Grace Akeem Nazar

Supporting cast

• Jean Garcia as Teresa Abaya
• Marvin Agustin as Raymond de Villa / Samuel Calderon^[4]
• Alfred Vargas as Allan Magpantay
• Carmina Villarroel as Geraldine Enriquez^[5]
• Gloria Romero as Maria Anicia Enriquez
• Christopher de Leon as Emmanuel "Manuel" de Villa
• Jeric Gonzales as Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria
• Franchesca Salcedo as Norilyn "Nori" Salcedo / Frenny^[6]
• Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Vincent De Jesus
• Sheree Bautista as Lilian Ocampo
• Raquel Monteza as Mildred Abaya

Guest cast

• Gardo Versoza as Noli Bautista
• Katrina Halili as Nida Generoso
• Amalia Rosales as Dolores Amelia
• Rez Cortez as an exorcist
• Robert Ortega as a priest
• Froilan Sales as Jericho
• Mike Lloren as Delfin Claveria
• Miggs Cuaderno as James Martinez
• Tina Paner as Azon Martinez
• Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Victoria Magpantay
• Juan Rodrigo as Tomas Magpantay
• Kelvin Miranda as John "Tembong" Enriquez
• Brent Valdez as Jolo
• Angela Evangelista as Olive Enriquez
• Princess Guevarra as Madel Gutierrez
• Tanya Gomez as Edna Gutierrez
• Gerald Madrid as Dado
• Jenny Miller as Lerma
• Elle Ramirez as Jane
• Lou Sison as Luisa
• Angie Ferro as Editha
• Diva Montelaba as Linda
• Arra San Agustin as younger Geraldine
• Therese Malvar as younger Teresa
• Empress Schuck as younger Anicia
• Ashley Cabrera as younger Cheska
• Jazz Yburan as younger Crisan
• Caprice Mendez as younger Crisel and Cristiana Enriquez Magpantay
• Seth dela Cruz as younger Diego
• Marc Justine Alvarez as younger Makoy
• Roence Santos as Ganeva “Black Lady”
• Eliza Pineda as Patricia Gonzales
• Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Jenny Ginez
• Ana Capri as Clara
• Kenken Nuyad as Bugoy
• Lollie Mara as Celia
• Hannah Precillas as Manilyn
• Maureen Larrazabal as Strong Beauty
• Scarlet Petite as Suzy
• Inah de Belen as Phoebe
• Kevin Santos as Xander Liwanag
• Jake Vargas as Darren Olivar
• Maricar de Mesa as Valerie Olivar
• Lianne Valentin as Madeline
• Yasser Marta as Andre
• Sunshine Dizon as Maricar Akeem Nazar
• Ping Medina as Obet
• Tart Carlos as Gladys
• Andrew Gan as Dalton
• Pekto as Olsec
• Dave Bornea as Claudio Calderon
• Luz Fernandez as Magda Liwanag
• Faith da Silva as Maila

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of earned an 8.5% rating.^[7] While the final episode scored a 13% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by ! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Kambal, Karibal		^[9]
		Best Drama Supporting Actress	Kyline AlcantaraPauline Mendoza
	1st Asian Academy Creative Awards	Best Actor in a Leading Role (National)	Miguel Tanfelix		^[10]
		Best Actress in a Supporting Role (National)	Kyline Alcantara		^[11]
	4th LionhearTV RAWR Awards	Bet na Bet na Teleserye	Kambal, Karibal		^[12]
2019	6th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	Best Television Actress

Notes and References

1. Web site: Heart & Soul . GMA Worldwide . January 18, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190331092606/http://www.gmaworldwide.tv/programs/1/series/1/contemporary-drama/1/show/480/heart-and-soul/ . March 31, 2019 . dead.
2. Web site: Kambal, Karibal (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . July 2, 2023.
3. Web site: About Kambal Karibal . . March 16, 2018.
4. Web site: Marvin Agustin returns to GMA-7; joins Carmina Villarroel, BiGuel in new teleserye . Anarcon, James Patrick . November 2, 2017 . PEP . November 3, 2017.
5. Web site: Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies . Anarcon, James Patrick . February 26, 2019 . PEP . May 18, 2020.
6. Web site: Francesca Salcedo, napapansin na sa Kambal Karibal . Balita . April 10, 2018.
7. Web site: How did Kambal, Karibal pilot episode fare in AGB ratings? . Santos, Mari-an . December 2, 2017 . PEP . January 24, 2018.
8. Web site: NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings . LionhearTV . January 26, 2019 . January 22, 2024.
9. Web site: Ganal, FM . Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television . October 6, 2018 . PEP . May 16, 2024.
10. Web site: Asian Academy Creative Awards: National/Regional Winners 2018 . Asian Academy Creative Awards . October 17, 2018 . January 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190115183948/https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/en/blog/entry-9 . January 15, 2019 . dead.
11. Web site: Maja Salvador, Kyline Alcantara win acting awards at Asian Academy Creative Awards . Anarcon, James Patrick . PEP . October 17, 2018 . December 8, 2018.
12. Web site: Congratulations sa 2018 RAWR Awards winners . November 18, 2018 . Ederic.