Forever is GMA 7’s first afternoon prime drama

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Network rings in the New Year with the launch of its first afternoon prime drama for 2013, Forever, to air beginning Jan. 21 after Eat Bulaga.

Forever promises to steal viewers’ hearts as it follows a captivating storyline that explores the enduring power of love between two individuals who will let fate determine if they are meant to be together despite time, distance and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart.

An original offering, Forever stars Geoff Eigenmann as Ramon/Patrick, Heart Evangelista as the young Adora and the original Queen of Philippine Movies, Gloria Romero as Adora.

Forever begins with the story of Adora, the sole heir to a wealthy sugar plantation in the ’50s. Despite her social status, Adora falls in love with the poor and passionate Ramon, a farmer who works in their farm. Her domineering father Don Jaime strongly disapproves of Adora’s relationship with Ramon but the young lovers pledge to stay together regardless of Don Jaime’s objection. The forbidden romance eventually leads to Ramon’s death who vows to return to be with his one true love Adora.

Adora is devastated with Ramon’s passing and she realizes her life is now empty and meaningless without him. But she gets a second chance to be reunited with Ramon after an old woman gives her an antique pocket watch that could bring back her youth.

Fast forward to the present time where Adora will be reunited anew with Ramon but this time in the persona of Patrick, a painter who will form an unusual romantic connection with Adora. Will the promise of Adora and Ramon to rekindle their romance transcends time no matter where or when their paths cross? Can the ill-fated lovers fulfill their destiny to once and for all be together even in the next lifetime?

Also in Forever are Isabel Oli as Monique, Saab Magalona as Leila, Gian Magdangal as Rico and Candy Pangilinan as Susie. Special guests include Marc Abaya as Federico and Ronnie Henares as Don Jaime. It is directed by Ricky Davao, with theme song Together Forever interpreted by Janno Gibbs.