WO-TIME best actor winner from Asian TV Festival, Roderick Paulate, returns to drama on the premiere telecast of the newest afternoon soap, “Makita Ka Lang Muli,” today, November 6 on GMA7 produced by TAPE, Inc.

Paulate's jump from ABS-CBN to GMA Network came as a surprise to everybody because the actor is very much identified with the former station. Although he has appeared in several drama anthologies on Channel 2, nobody can argue that he is one of the country's best comedians.

The new series, however, is too tempting and Roderick cannot simply turn down the project.

Besides, he will be working with the current crop of stars and the people behind the soap are close to his heart. That is aside from the fact that his first love is drama.

“Makita Ka Lang Muli” tells the desolate story of Valentin Barba (Roderick Paulate) who harbors hatred against Olympia Van Helden (Celia Rodriguez) who was responsible for the death of his family and vowed justice for his loved-ones.

When he eluded the evil minds and hands of Olympia , Valentin moved away from his past and led a new beginning changing likewise his name to Vicar Barbarosa.

Through hardwork and sudden twist of fate, Vicar rose to become a rich and powerful capitalist. And to have a so-called family of his own, he adopted Vianne (LJ Reyes), Leo (Carlo Aquino) and Andeng (Sugar Mercado).

After 35 years, the filthy rich Vicar, met face to face with the heartless Olympia .

Will Vicar finally exact revenge for the death of his family? Will Olympia finally meet her match in the person of Vicar?

Find out the answers to all these intriguing questions once the fiery melodrama “Makita Ka Lang Muli” hits the small screen today.

The story's full of heartwarming scenes as well as unstoppable histrionics that will melt one's heart and shed tears.

The televiewers will likewise get the chance to see the dramatic confrontations between the seasoned dramatic persona of Roderick and Celia. If only for these two acting thespians, the new drama series should not be missed.

Joining the powerful cast of “Makita Ka Lang Muli” are Ana Roces, Cris Villanueva, Janet McBride, JC de Vera, Andrea del Rosario and Oyo Boy Sotto.

The production of “Makita Ka Lang Muli” comes into tradition that TAPE, Inc. has been offering to all its afternoon viewers in providing special drama series that have been part of one's everyday habit.

Ruel S. Bayani directs “Makita Ka Lang Muli” that is expected to give full recognition to Roderick as one of the country's respected and well-loved dramatic actors.

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Annabelle Rama's birthday bash naman was held at the Le Souffle in Rockwell, Makati .

The party, according to Annabelle, ay give sa kanya ni Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson.

Ang isa pang politician na namataan namin ay si former Caloocan Mayor Boy Asistio. Kasama niya si Nadia Montenegro who, we heard, might run for Caloocan mayor sa darating na eleksiyon.

Puno na ang venue nang dumating kami sa Le Souffle. In full force dumating ang mga anak ni Annabelle, except for Richard (Gutierrez), na may shooting for Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di, Metro Manila filmfest entry ng Regal Films ni Mother Lily.

Maliban sa mga anak ni Annabelle ?" Raymond (twin brother ni Richard), Ritchie Paul, Rocky, Elvis and Ruffa ?" karamihan sa guests na dumating ay mga alaga ni Annabelle.

Kabilang na roon si Nicole Anderson (anak ni Jean Saburit), Mara Garcia (niece ni Eddie), Melissa Avelino (niece ni Ricky Davao) and Ehra Madrigal.

“Alaga” rin pala ni Annabelle ang senior stars na sina Jean at Melissa Mendez.

Nagparinig ng awitin sina Faith Cuneta at Verni Varga, na ang kaseksihan ay 'di pa rin matatawaran.

Sabi nga ni Shirley Kuan, kilalang talent manager (isa sa mga alaga niya si Joyce Jimenez, na isa rin sa mga guest ni Annabelle), hindi mo aakalaing tatlo na ang anak ni Vernie, isa rito ay nagta-trabaho sa isang call center.

Magkabarkada raw sina Shriley at Verni during their college days sa FEU.

Umawit din si Ogie Alcasid ng Kailangan Kita (May pinariringgan ka ba, Ogie?)

Other guests included movie writers Ricky Lo and Ronald Constantino, the Calayan couple and society writers Donnie Ramirez and Resty Vergara.

Mother Lily, Malou Choa-Fagar, Rudy Fernandez and Phillip Salvador all came straight from Tita Midz' party.

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