Kapamilya actress Julia Montes charmed the whole nation as her highly anticipated "Maalaala Mo Kaya" episode last Saturday (March 9), where she played as a 15-year-old prostitute, clinched the no.1 spot in the list of overall (Saturday and Sunday) top weekend TV programs. Based on the data from Kantar Media, "MMK" reigned the weekend ratings race with 34.2% national TV ratings, or 14 points higher than 20.1% registered by its rival drama anthology in GMA "Magpakailanman."

Meanwhile, comedienne Pokwang will topbill the upcoming “MMK” episode this Saturday (March 16). She will portray the role of Linda, a dedicated and hardworking mother who is willing to do everything for her family, especially to her son Rubin (Bugoy Cariño/John Manalo), despite her polio illness.

Together with Pokwang, Bugoy and John in the “MMK” epsiode are Juan Rodrigo, Crispin Pineda, Vangie Labalan, Lovely Rivero, Maurice Mabutas, Eliza Pineda, Karen Reyes, and Patrick Sugui. The episode was researched by Agatha Ruadap, written by Benjamin Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Mae Czarina Cruz.

Don’t miss another heartwarming heavy family drama episode of Gawad Tanglaw Hall of Fame for Best Drama Anthology and Best Drama Program of the 9th USTV Students’ Choice Awards, “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.