100 Days to Heaven

Overview

This show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, and Mutya due to genre of family and religious-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these types of series since 2005. It co-existed with Budoy from October 10 to November 18, 2011, and was succeeded by Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig on November 21, 2011.

On March 14, 2020, during the past eight years after the end of the show's original airing on November 18, 2011, ABS-CBN announced that 100 Days to Heaven will be re-airing on Primetime Bida beginning on March 16, 2020, temporarily replacing Pamilya Ko as part of the network's special programming block during the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon done to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines which necessitated the network to suspend teleserye tapings.

However, the re-runs were moved to 5:05 pm as the network decided to give the timeslot to a rerun of Meteor Garden's 2018 remake.

This rerun was abruptly cut due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN's free to air stations following the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission on account of its franchise expiration. It also had a rerun in 2015 on YouTube which includes all 140 episodes.

Production

The series was announced on February 24, 2011, when ABS-CBN registered for the trademark and copyright of the show, and then its trailer for the show was released. Taping or principal photography for the series were done for 6 months from May 9 to November 18, 2011. Overall, production process of the series which included its announcement spanned for 9 months.

Premise

Anna Manalastas (Coney Reyes) is the dictator of a toy company that she built. In the past, she was a smart and talented little girl who never saw her mother. Her father mistreats and threatens her whenever she tries to impress him, although the actions of her father were out of discipline. She got pregnant later in her life, and for this her father got very mad. At her father's deathbed, she was taught how humans can never be capable of goodness.

After giving birth, Anna gave her daughter away since she did not think she could adequately raise the child and provide proper love and support for her. She then grows up to be mean, selfish, obnoxious and greedy due to her troubled past. Later on she was killed in a car explosion, an orchestrated "accident" which was planned by her most trusted employee's (Bobby) wife, Miranda. As she was about to be condemned to hell, Tagabantay, the gatekeeper of heaven, gives her a second chance after bargaining. She gets a chance to live again and make amends with those whom she wronged while still alive, but as a child, and for only 100 days.

In her quest for redemption, she'll be helped by people she thought were insignificant, and eventually run into her own daughter who will prove crucial to her own mission. Little did she know also that aside from changing for the greater good, Anna was also sent back to life in the last days of her moment, to also find love and peace that was never given to her on her early days, including to discover who is her real daughter.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Coney Reyes as Madame Anna Manalastas (Age 56)

The protagonist. Anna is the evil and ruthless former owner of the Toy Company. After her death, St. Peter tells her that she cannot enter heaven because of all the bad things she did in her life. Fortunately, St. Peter gives her a second chance to correct her past mistakes by returning to Earth in her childhood form. Once she is back on Earth, she meets Kevin, a young boy who has a sister, Sophia who later reveals to be her daughter. With the help of Sophia and her family, she must find all the people she hurt and correct what she has done in her past life. Over time, she'll learn to feel love and life values she had not known before because of her tragic past. She made Sophia enter her company as Sophia Mendoza, a marketing consultant for her mission. While finding for her daughter that she abandoned, she secretly followed a lead, her old maid, Digna, revealing, Sophia Delgado is her biological daughter. In the end, she learned the real meaning of love, forgiveness, and sacrifice.

Xyriel Manabat as Young Anna Manalastas (Age 7)

She is evil and snobbish at first but learns to change for the good when Tagabantay gave her second chance to come back to Earth and her younger self will serve as her vessel. While doing her mission on earth, she will be able to meet Sophia Delgado and her family through Kevin, Sophia's step brother to be revealed. As she stays with their family and sees their condition, she offers her a big amount of money, but Sophia needing to help her with her mission. While she does her mission with her, she develops a good relationship with Sophia and her "cousins", Bruce and Jopet. She voices another girl at the end of the last episode.

Shaina Magdayao as Teen/Young Adult Anna Manalastas (Age 21)

Jodi Sta. Maria as Sophia Manalastas Mosqueda / Trisha Manalastas / Sophia Mendoza

A good character. She agrees to help Anna by having a false identity and work at The Toy Company. Over the days, she'll learn to know Anna Manalastas and be her best friend. Little does she know that she is the multi-million dollar heiress to her biological mother's inheritance. She will eventually learn who her biological mother is and if she is willing to accept her inheritance her biological mother's company. In the end, she learns to forgive and accept her biological mother, even before her mother was able to accomplish her mission and enter the gates of heaven. She was able to get the company that her mother worked for and had a happy ever after with Bart and her adoptive father, Andres.

Supporting cast

Dominic Ochoa as Bobby Ramirez†

Anna’s former assistant at The Toy Company, where he once worked as a carrier of goods. On the eve of his death, Bobby sought forgiveness from Anna for his resentment toward her. He later entered Heaven, where Anna reunited with him at the series’ conclusion.

Enrique Gil as Teen Bobby Ramirez†

Smokey Manaloto as Bruce Lim†

One of Sophia’s cheerful and kind-hearted street cousins, alongside Jopet. Bruce was later killed by Baldo. In the end, he reunited with Anna in Heaven.

Valerie Concepcion as Miranda Salviejo-Ramirez

The main antagonist and Bobby’s wife, who orchestrated Anna’s murder.

Vangie Martelle as Teen Miranda Salviejo

Rafael Rosell as Bartolome "Bart" Ramirez Jr.

Bobby’s younger brother, raised under Bobby’s guidance after their parents’ death. Though Bart admired Bobby and followed his advice, it conflicted with his passion for music. He worked for Anna as a midlevel manager, though she dismissed him as worthless. Bart eventually fell in love with Sophia Mendoza, later revealed as Anna’s heiress. He discovered her true identity but kept it secret, ultimately finding happiness with her.

Joel Torre as Andres Delgado

A devoted father to Sophia and Kevin. Despite his disability, Andres worked tirelessly to provide for them. It was later revealed that he is Sophia’s adoptive father.

Neil Coleta as Jopet Lim

Sophia’s street-smart cousin and scam partner with Bruce. He fell in love with Yanie Ramirez, though Anna’s mission complicated their relationship.

Guest cast

Lui Manansala as Brenda

Mark Gil† as Norman Manalastas† – Anna’s strict father who mistreated her under the guise of discipline, shaping her into a cold and selfish tyrant. He died shortly before the series’ present timeline and was condemned to hell for destroying his daughter’s childhood and happiness.

Pokwang as Digna Amparo† – Anna’s maid who was compelled to give up her child for adoption; she entrusted the infant to her friend Teresita and later passed away.

Melai Cantiveros as Girlie – Anna’s former maid, fired for failing to wake her before the alarm rang.

Kiray Celis as Young Girlie

Vice Ganda as August – A hairdresser fired for failing to serve Anna properly. He later opened his own beauty parlor, becoming a strict boss to his friends out of admiration for Anna, but eventually learned the true value of friendship.

Gloria Romero† as Lola Pilar† – An elderly sampaguita vendor mocked by Anna in the first episode. She was also Tikoy’s adoptive grandmother. She died in a car accident.

Jason Abalos as Brando Rivero – Anna’s former driver, fired for texting while driving. His daughter died during surgery in episode 5.

Chinggoy Alonzo† as Mr. Villanueva† – Owner of V-Toys Company, who died in episode 14.

Xian Lim as Jojo Villanueva – Mr. Villanueva’s son.

Sam Milby as Ruel Villanueva – Mr. Villanueva’s son.

Empress Schuck as Gina Bernardo – A former Toy Company employee fired after a mistake during a meeting with Mr. Villanueva. She later suffered a miscarriage and became a beggar.

Promotion

This series has been developed by Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, Noah, and Mutya due its genre of family, child-oriented, fantasy and religious drama series that has been produced by Dreamscape Entertainment lineup since 2005. It co-existed with Budoy from October 10 to November 18, 2011, and was succeeded by the said series.

Reception

Ratings

100 Days premiered with a 32.1% rating based on Kantar Media Ratings. Since then, the show has been a constant top-rater on its timeslot. On its series finale, the show garnered a 38.7%. According to a survey done by Kantar Media Data, 100 Days, along with fellow ABS-CBN show, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, was the most watched program for the third quarter of 2011.

Awards and nominations

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