Aired (January 27, 2024): Watch the heartwarming story of Luis (Jeric Gonzales), a blind pianist who faced tremendous obstacles in both his family and romantic relationship in "The Blind Pianist - The Luis Abad story." #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
Watch ‘Magpakailanman,’ every Saturday evening on GMA Network, hosted by Ms. Mel Tiangco. Included in the cast for this episode “The Blind Pianist ” are Jeric Gonzales, Eula Valdes, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Analyn Barro, Jay Arcilla, & Leandro Baldemor. #MPK #Magpakailanman
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00:00 [Music]
00:20 [Crying]
00:21 I've been a widow for a long time, I deserve to be a father.
00:24 I've been leaving you here for a long time, son.
00:27 That's why you're giving me and leaving me?
00:29 I'm a symbol, and I'm a burden.
00:32 I don't want to be a squatter anymore, Luis.
00:35 Luis, let me go.
00:37 They don't like me and they'll continue to be with us.
00:40 Okay, stop it, please.
00:41 I'd rather you just follow your children in America because Luis is mine.
00:47 I'm not going to let you leave me, Luis.
00:50 You can't leave me.
00:51 If you force your will, we'll die.
00:54 Do you understand?
00:56 According to the Department of Health, more than 592,000 Filipinos are blind or legally blind.
01:05 Aside from this, more than 2 million Filipinos have what's called moderate or severe visual impairment.
01:14 This is where we find a truly ancient story tonight.
01:20 He is a blind pianist who, since childhood, has gone through a lot of bitter experiences,
01:28 including his life of love.
01:31 You are the one who will tell this story because you know,
01:35 I myself am the one who recommended that his life be dedicated to another beautiful episode of Pinamagatang,
01:45 The Blind Pianist, The Luis Abad Story.
01:49 Just a little more.
01:55 Just a little more.
01:56 Just a little more.
01:57 It's near.
01:58 It's near.
01:59 It's near.
02:00 There it is.
02:01 There it is.
02:02 There it is.
02:03 There it is.
02:04 There it is.
02:05 There it is.
02:06 There it is.
02:07 Madam Lita, can I tell the others that our employee is pregnant?
02:15 You can trust me, Miss.
02:18 Thank you very much.
02:19 I'll clean this up.
02:22 Paula, you still haven't forgiven yourself.
02:32 I'm stupid, Madam.
02:34 Because, for all the people you love, why do you still need a family?
02:43 What if Doc Narin's wife finds out that I'm pregnant?
02:50 That will be a scandal, Madam.
02:53 Even your husband.
02:55 What?
02:56 No scandal will happen because no one will know your secret.
03:00 But I can't go home to the province.
03:04 My parents will be disappointed.
03:12 They might kill me if they find out what happened.
03:19 Maybe I should give birth to that child.
03:22 What are you going to give birth to?
03:24 Paula, I'm begging you.
03:26 I can't be a mother.
03:28 I can't take care of him, Madam.
03:30 I really can't.
03:33 If you can't be a mother,
03:37 you can just let me be the stepmother for your child.
03:43 You don't have to leave this place.
03:46 When you're ready, you can leave.
03:52 When you're ready, you can take him anytime.
03:56 Thank you, Madam.
03:58 I will not take him from you.
04:01 You can be his mother.
04:04 Thank you.
04:06 Thank you for all the help you've given me.
04:10 Take a rest. Take a rest.
04:15 Take a rest. Take a rest.
04:17 When you were young, do you remember any images in your memory?
04:28 The doctor said that it's not possible anymore.
04:31 There's a second chance.
04:33 It's not possible anymore.
04:34 But you had a dream.
04:37 You had a dream when you were young.
04:40 It was just a small dream.
04:43 It was not possible.
04:45 Yes, it did not develop.
04:48 It did not develop.
04:52 We went to many hospitals, but none of them had a doctor.
05:01 They said that it's not possible anymore.
05:05 You can't see your son.
05:08 [car engine]
05:12 Paula, did you hear what I said?
05:15 Luis is going to be blind.
05:19 I'm afraid that God will punish him for my sin.
05:26 You better be good to what you're saying, Paula.
05:30 Why would God punish him?
05:32 Even if he's your son, he's innocent.
05:37 He's your son, Sir Ponte.
05:39 He carried your ability.
05:42 You've sacrificed a lot for him.
05:46 Until I die, he will never know that I'm his real mother.
05:51 Love, Luis is in love.
05:57 Why are you asking that to our son?
05:59 Hurry up.
06:00 Stacy,
06:04 [music]
06:08 Ma'am, do you know where I can find...
06:11 [music]
06:27 You're good, son.
06:30 [music]
06:59 [music]
07:08 [applause]
07:12 How did it happen, Luis?
07:15 You can play the piano of whole pieces.
07:19 I don't know how it happened.
07:21 I just did it.
07:23 My melody is my right hand.
07:26 Okay.
07:28 My left hand is the one that accompanies.
07:31 My mother told me, my siblings told me,
07:35 "Maybe you should learn from your private tutor first."
07:41 [music]
08:10 [music]
08:32 [applause]
08:34 My son is really good.
08:38 We're proud of you, son.
08:39 Thank you very much, Ma.
08:41 Brother.
08:43 Luis, when our siblings come, play that again.
08:47 Ma'am.
08:49 Thank you for teaching our son.
08:52 It's not because of you, I'm getting to know him little by little.
08:55 The privilege is mine, sir.
08:57 Luis is very talented.
08:59 That's why it's impossible for him not to be one of the best pianists in our country.
09:04 Son, you heard that.
09:07 Ma'am, just giving me inspiration to many people and make my family happy is enough for me.
09:13 Inspiration, but my son is all perspiration.
09:17 I'm getting tired.
09:19 Okay.
09:21 My mother is really sweet.
09:26 Luis, that's Ate Paula.
09:28 Ate Paula, it's you.
09:31 I'm sorry, I didn't know you were my mother.
09:34 No, I should be the one to apologize.
09:37 Okay, thank you.
09:39 Okay, I'll go down now.
09:43 Okay, thank you.
09:45 Because of Luis' great talent, he was invited to play the piano in the CCP and in Malacanang,
09:55 where he was welcomed by many people,
09:59 especially when he visited the Philippines to become a music ambassador in Japan.
10:06 [Music]
10:09 [Music]
10:12 [Music]
10:14 [Music]
10:40 [Music]
10:42 [Music]
10:53 [Music]
11:01 [Music]
11:03 [Music]
11:14 [Music]
11:20 [Music]
11:25 [Music]
11:27 [Applause]
11:36 [Music]
11:39 [Music]
11:53 [Applause]
11:55 You're so good!
11:57 Son!
11:59 You're so good!
12:01 Congrats!
12:07 After his stay in Japan, Luis' talent was more recognized in playing the piano inside and outside the country.
12:20 His family has never been greedy to succeed,
12:24 because of the support and love of his beloved family.
12:29 Until...
12:31 Paula!
12:34 Paula, wait!
12:36 Paula!
12:38 Mom!
12:40 You don't have to leave.
12:41 I'm so poor.
12:43 I can't stay here anymore.
12:45 My conscience is killing me every day.
12:48 I'm so bad.
12:50 Yes, you've made a lot of wrong decisions in your life.
12:55 But you shouldn't judge yourself all the time.
12:59 Not everything is in vain to atone for your sins.
13:03 Do you want Luis to come home?
13:10 Do you want to tell him that you're his mother and not me?
13:16 [Music]
13:18 Mom, Son.
13:24 If I do that, will my sins be lessened?
13:28 No, it won't.
13:32 Mom, Son.
13:34 Luis is already in good health.
13:41 I'm so thankful that you love him and take care of him.
13:46 I can't give him that.
13:49 I won't be good if I take him from you.
13:55 So, no.
13:57 Luis is here with you.
13:59 My son is with you.
14:02 Luis is just here.
14:04 Thank you.
14:06 Thank you so much.
14:08 Paula!
14:11 Luis!
14:12 Paula, Mom.
14:25 Luis, let me explain.
14:35 No need.
14:39 I'm a fool, but I'm not a fool.
14:41 I heard that you're my real mother.
14:47 Why did you hide the truth from me?
14:51 Because of my bad behavior, I was adopted by a family member.
14:58 I was confused.
15:02 I wasn't ready to be your mother, Luis.
15:06 That's why I gave you to Mom, Son.
15:10 Mom, Son is your mother, not me.
15:14 But you're still my mother.
15:17 No, I've been giving up my right as a mother for a long time.
15:25 I should have left you here with Mom, Son.
15:30 But they forced me to stay here.
15:35 Mom, Son is your mother, not me.
15:40 Please, Mom.
15:43 Please, Mom.
15:45 Please, I won't leave you.
15:47 I won't leave you.
15:49 I won't leave you.
15:52 I won't leave you.
15:54 I won't leave you.
16:02 Forgive me, Luis.
16:06 Forgive me, Luis.
16:08 My decision won't change, Luis.
16:12 You understand?
16:14 You heard it.
16:16 You forgot me.
16:18 You forgot me.
16:19 Your mother is a liar.
16:21 Not me.
16:23 You forgot me.
16:27 You understand?
16:28 I'll forget that I gave birth to you.
16:31 I can't live with you anymore.
16:32 I can't live with you anymore.
16:34 I can't.
16:36 I can't.
16:37 I can't.
16:39 Is it true that you grew up without knowing who your real mother is?
17:05 Yes, it's true.
17:06 But wait, how did it happen that you were with your real mother at home,
17:12 but you didn't know that she was your real mother?
17:16 Is there such a thing?
17:18 There is such a thing.
17:20 How?
17:22 My mother told me that she was my real mother.
17:32 Wait, you have a mother, your mother is Sean.
17:35 She's the one who adopted me.
17:39 Okay, and there's another one?
17:42 My mother, Paula, she told me that she's your sister.
17:48 Ah, you grew up with your mother, Sean.
17:52 Yes.
17:53 And she told you that she's your sister, Paula.
17:56 Yes.
17:57 But in reality, Paula is your real mother.
18:01 Yes.
18:02 You were with her inside the house.
18:03 Yes.
18:04 Because that's where my mother, Paula, worked.
18:07 My mother, Paula, worked in our house.
18:11 My mother and father had a business when I was still alive.
18:16 In rubber, the rubber products.
18:18 Yes, rubber products.
18:20 And they got Paula as their manager.
18:24 You were really her mother.
18:27 But you don't remember when you grew up, you had a cousin, Paula, your mother?
18:33 As in, I just introduced her as my real mother.
18:36 How did they treat you when they adopted you?
18:40 Did they accept you, even your siblings?
18:42 They accepted me.
18:44 When I first came here, I had a car.
18:48 And you had a sister.
18:50 I had a sister.
18:52 You had a grandmother?
18:54 Yes, I had a grandmother.
18:55 You had a grandmother?
18:56 Yes.
18:57 Enough.
19:21 Enough.
19:22 Maybe that's why she gave me to you and you left me.
19:33 Because I'm a symbol, and I'm a burden.
19:36 That no matter what, you were never a burden to us.
19:40 Don't say that.
19:42 Don't say that.
19:44 Don't blame yourself.
19:50 I wish I was with you now.
19:51 But what if your plan to live in America was fulfilled?
19:56 Brother Eric, we will not be together as siblings for the rest of our lives.
20:02 You will have your own family.
20:05 Luis, we love you so much.
20:10 No one will change.
20:12 We will not let you down.
20:17 Even if we are old, don't say that.
20:20 But I should have taken care of you.
20:22 But how can I do that? I'm a coward.
20:25 Why did God allow me to be born like this?
20:30 Maybe if I was normal, maybe He would have loved me more.
20:35 Enough.
20:38 Luis's heart was almost broken when he was left by his real mother.
20:45 A year later, Luis' other siblings already lived in America.
20:49 But unfortunately, Luis did not pass his visa application.
20:55 That's why he was more depressed and afraid that the day would come when he would be alone in life.
21:02 By the way, what about the petition of your siblings in America?
21:11 Your papers were not approved.
21:15 When do you plan to apply again?
21:18 To be honest, I just lost my hope to get a visa.
21:23 My documents are complete.
21:26 But maybe America is not for me.
21:29 What if your siblings are your parents?
21:35 Who will accompany you here in the Philippines?
21:39 Maybe this is my fate, to live alone.
21:44 You know what? Just get married.
21:48 You're earning a lot from playing the piano in clubs and hotels.
21:54 You're so eager to start a family.
21:57 Get married? Who would want to be in a village like my place?
22:02 My best friend.
22:06 My best friend? Mabel?
22:09 Mabel? The new tenant here?
22:13 Yes, she's the one who died according to you.
22:16 Oh, there she is.
22:18 Mabel, come here.
22:21 Oh.
22:26 You're so handsome when you're ticklish.
22:33 So, you're Mabel. I'm just kidding.
22:37 I'm Luis.
22:39 You're so formal.
22:43 Your first kiss?
23:01 Yes.
23:02 Do you have money?
23:09 Huh?
23:11 Wait.
23:17 Your wallet is broken.
23:24 Wait.
23:30 Thank you.
23:31 Can you give me a lift to the canteen?
23:39 Because I ate last last morning.
23:43 Is it okay?
23:46 Of course. Let's go.
23:48 Really? Give me a lift?
23:51 Yes.
23:53 I'll go with you.
23:54 Of course.
23:55 Come with me.
23:57 I'll give you a lift.
23:58 I'll give you a lift.
23:59 I want to give you a lift everyday.
24:00 Whatever you want.
24:01 How can you describe Mabel as a woman?
24:07 She's kind.
24:09 She's kind.
24:10 She's a bit stubborn.
24:12 And when I started to see her, I started to recognize her.
24:20 I don't want to get white.
24:22 I don't want to throw water in the well.
24:26 I don't want to get cut off from the electricity.
24:29 Luis, I'm sick of this place.
24:34 It's humid, hot, sticky, tight.
24:38 I don't want to be a squatter anymore.
24:41 I don't want to be a squatter anymore.
24:44 I don't want to be a squatter anymore.
24:48 I don't want to be a squatter anymore.
24:50 Luis, let me go.
24:55 Mabel, wait a minute. What about your parents?
25:01 They're not with you at home.
25:04 And my parents don't know about us yet.
25:07 Luis, you're stupid.
25:11 Your parents are getting old. Aren't you ashamed?
25:16 You're still the one they're serving.
25:18 Mabel, you're sick of talking.
25:21 Luis, you know me.
25:25 You know my attitude. I'm a frank person and practical.
25:29 Luis, let your parents rest. Let's just be together.
25:35 Let me take care of you and take care of you.
25:40 Come on, Luis. Let me go.
25:45 Luis, what is it? Do you really love me?
25:48 Mabel, yes, I love you. I love you so much.
25:52 You should defend yourself.
25:55 Because if you don't love me, let's be like this.
26:01 Why did you think of this?
26:12 Why did you think of defending Mabel and leaving your parents?
26:16 Maybe, I did it out of love.
26:21 Son, we talked to your father on the phone.
26:27 Your siblings in America are worried about you.
26:32 Are you sure about your decision to go abroad?
26:35 Yes, Mom. I'm sure.
26:40 I'm sure. I love Mabel.
26:43 I hope you won't be mad at my decision.
26:47 Why would we be mad? We respect that you have your own life.
26:52 But son, what about your future? What about your studies?
26:58 I'll just work.
27:03 I'll play the piano again so I can pay for Mabel's expenses.
27:08 I'll take care of Mabel.
27:09 Son, does that mean you won't be with us in America?
27:17 Dad, I have nothing to do there. I'll just be a burden to you.
27:23 I don't want to be a hindrance in the fulfillment of my siblings' dreams.
27:28 Mom, Dad, you've helped me so much.
27:35 It's time for me to stand on my own two feet.
27:38 Son, the house is open for you.
27:44 We'll be waiting for you to come back here.
27:47 Thank you.
27:50 Luis won't go home.
27:54 And don't stop him from being with us.
27:58 Mabel, wait. I'm not stopping him.
28:04 You think I'm not? But I'm not stupid, Luis.
28:08 They don't want me and they'll stop them from being with us.
28:11 Mabel, stop it, please.
28:13 It's better if you just follow your children in America.
28:17 Because Luis is mine and he won't go home.
28:22 Mabel, I said stop it.
28:24 What is it, Luis?
28:26 Do you want my parents to answer like that?
28:27 You don't have blood with them.
28:29 That's why they don't have the right to change your decision.
28:33 Stop it!
28:34 Come on, the taxi is waiting for you.
28:37 Hurry up!
28:40 Easy, easy.
28:42 Come on.
28:44 Hurry up!
28:47 Come here.
28:49 Come here.
28:58 Luis was very sad when his parents left him.
29:03 Since then, Mabel has been holding the money that Luis earns
29:08 from playing the piano in clubs and hotels.
29:12 When his father, Ponteng, died of pneumonia,
29:17 Luis was again invited by his mother, Sean,
29:21 who accompanied him to America.
29:25 Luis refused again because he was still blind in loving Mabel.
29:31 Mabel, why did you give all my savings to your family?
29:34 I borrowed it.
29:36 And before, you didn't allow me to give it to my father's grave.
29:39 Oh, Luis, can you not involve the dead here?
29:44 And one more thing, I also have the right to the money you borrowed.
29:48 I'm your wife, that's why it's my money.
29:50 I'm not going to marry you, we're not married.
29:54 We've been together for almost 10 years.
29:55 I took care of you, I took care of you.
29:57 You know, if I'm just going to give you, it's not enough for my sacrifice to you.
30:02 If you only knew that you have that kind of attitude.
30:06 What kind of attitude?
30:09 It looks like money, dominant.
30:12 What else?
30:14 You're just going to spend it all.
30:16 And what are you going to spend your money on?
30:20 It's just money, you're going to earn it too.
30:23 It's just money, you're going to earn it too.
30:24 It's obvious that you're quick to spend your money that you didn't spend.
30:28 I'm getting old, Mabel.
30:30 I'm getting used to my hands, playing the piano.
30:34 Day and night.
30:36 I'm working, even if I'm sick, you're making me work.
30:39 You have to care for me, Mabel.
30:42 I'm also a human, I'm also tired.
30:45 Your drama is natural.
30:50 You need to work, to support me and my family.
30:54 You're thankful that you can play the piano even if you're blind.
30:59 Because if not, you might be lost on the street now.
31:04 You know, you should really listen to my parents and my siblings.
31:10 I should have met you first before we got together.
31:14 You filled my goodness, Mabel.
31:17 This relationship will not work anymore.
31:19 It's better if we separate.
31:22 Are you crazy? Are you crazy?
31:26 Mabel.
31:28 I can't let you separate me, Luis.
31:31 You can't leave me.
31:33 And one more thing, if you force your will, we'll die.
31:38 Do you understand?
31:40 You're good, right? You're good, right?
31:45 You're good, right? You're good, right?
31:47 Then go home alone.
31:50 Mabel.
31:52 Mabel, wait a minute, Mabel.
31:54 Mabel.
31:57 Mabel, can I go?
31:58 [music]
32:17 Hello, Eric.
32:19 Huh? What happened to Mama?
32:26 What is the cause of death of Mama Sean?
32:29 Mama Sean had pneumonia.
32:31 Pneumonia?
32:33 They both have the same father.
32:36 Did you not regret what you left?
32:40 No, because I found a good mother.
32:43 [music]
33:12 [music]
33:41 [music]
34:10 [music]
34:17 I remember that, Auntie Mel, when I was playing.
34:21 I had a tip box, I put some tips.
34:26 I was holding it like that.
34:29 I was holding it, and it suddenly broke.
34:33 I said, "Mom, is that you?"
34:38 The next day, I played again.
34:40 It broke again.
34:42 I said, "Mom, don't joke around. I'll play what you want."
34:47 Then when I brought another tip box, it didn't break.
34:53 You played her favorite.
34:56 It didn't break.
34:58 Eric, I know it's the last time, but I feel like I'm going to regret it.
35:06 [music]
35:08 Papa Ponteng died, and now it's Mama Sean.
35:14 But it hurts because ...
35:18 They died with a bad feeling for me.
35:26 Because ...
35:28 I chose a woman who I love so much.
35:35 And they abused me.
35:37 I was blinded.
35:43 I was blinded by love.
35:47 Eric, I want to leave her.
35:59 But she doesn't want to let me go.
36:03 Eric, help me.
36:05 Help me. I can't.
36:07 I can't.
36:09 I can't.
36:11 Don't worry, Luis.
36:15 I'll call our brothers.
36:18 You need to be ashamed of what those women are doing to you.
36:21 Here, this is your Eric.
36:25 Luis asked his grandfather for his brothers' blessings.
36:32 They helped Luis find a lawyer to separate Mabel from him.
36:38 Why is this what you earned, Luis?
36:41 This is not enough. Where's the money I paid you?
36:43 Mabel, that's all I have.
36:45 That's all. I gave you everything.
36:47 This is not enough. Your salary is not enough. Where's the money?
36:50 Mabel, that's all I have.
36:52 Luis, you're hiding money from me.
36:54 You're hiding money from me.
36:56 No, I'm not hiding it.
36:58 Where's the money?
37:01 Luis!
37:02 Wait a minute, sir.
37:06 What does this mean?
37:08 We're inviting you to the precinct because of the complaint filed against you by the brothers of Mr. Luis Abad.
37:13 Please come with us.
37:15 Luis, what does this mean?
37:17 He's my husband. Let me go.
37:19 Let me go.
37:21 Luis, what does this mean?
37:23 Luis!
37:25 You're mistaken. He's my husband.
37:29 Luis, what does this mean?
37:30 Luis, what does this mean? Let me go.
37:33 Luis!
37:35 What does this mean, Luis?
37:37 Let me go.
37:39 Let me go.
37:41 Luis!
37:45 After Luis was saved from Mabel's abuse,
37:50 Luis continued to play the piano to bring himself to life.
37:56 Although Luis did not follow his brothers in America,
38:01 they still supported Luis to the best of their ability.
38:06 Since then, Luis had peace of mind and continued to inspire through his talent in music.
38:16 Until finally, he found the woman he was looking for.
38:24 Congratulations, my love.
38:26 Thank you.
38:28 I love you so much.
38:30 I love you more.
38:32 What is the most important lesson you learned?
38:34 I learned to love.
38:36 I learned to love.
38:38 I learned to love.
38:40 I learned to love.
38:42 I learned to love.
38:44 I learned to love.
38:46 I learned to love.
38:48 I learned to love.
38:50 I learned to love.
38:52 I learned to love.
38:54 I learned to love.
38:56 I learned to love.
38:58 I learned to love.
39:01 What is the most important lesson you will share to those who are watching your life story?
39:07 Don't give up.
39:09 Don't lose hope.
39:15 Just fight for what talent you were given.
39:20 Thank you so much for giving us a story of your beautiful life.
39:29 And of course, you will always be blessed with a beautiful life.
39:35 Thank you for inviting me, Tita Mil.
39:38 You're welcome. Thank you very much, Luis.
39:41 Thank you.
39:43 Luis is a great example to all of us.
39:46 Although he has a wife, he persevered and used his talent so that it would not be a burden to his beloved family.
39:57 As a mother, I would like to say that we should not make our disabled colleagues laugh.
40:04 It is not enough to pity them.
40:07 We should always give them respect and help them in any way we can.
40:16 Now, tomorrow, and forever.
40:21 [Music]
40:47 [Music]