

Two best friends turned mortal enemies—because rich tita said so.
Season 1 • Episode 100
LatestValiente is a Philippine drama television series, aired and broadcast on TV5. It is the remake of the 5-year original epic drama of the same name that tells the story of love, hatred, vengeance and friendship. It returns with a cast led by JC de Vera, Oyo Boy Sotto, Niña Jose, Nadine Samonte, Jaclyn Jose and Michael de Mesa. It is written by Phil M. Noble from the original story of highly acclaimed writer Gina Marissa Tagasa and is directed by multi-awarded film and television director Joel Lamangan. It is produced by Archangel Productions and TAPE Inc. and aired on February 13, 2012, after Wiltime Bigtime. It recounts the epic tale of two families whose lives are intertwined by their desire to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Gardo and Theo from the two conflicting families of Valiente and Braganza; are two men who used to be best of friends but came to be mortal enemies brought by the ambitious Donya Trining and how will she use her wealth and power in manipulating the life of Gardo Valiente, the real Braganza.
Acting
Jaclyn Jose devouring scenery as the ultimate rich villain tita.
Writing
Gina Marissa Tagasa-Gil's twisty family saga DNA on full display.
Direction
Joel Lamangan bringing legit film cred to primetime chaos.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This remake arrived 17 years after the original, riding a wave of 2010s Philippine primetime nostalgia for '90s telenovelas.
The original 1992 Valiente ran for 5 years and made Tirso Cruz III and Julio Diaz household names—this revival had serious legacy shoes to fill.