Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (International title: Timeless / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and FM Reyes, it stars by Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 19, 2003 to July 9, 2004, and was replaced by Hiram. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents' long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time. The series ran for two seasons in the second to final season Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz became new regular cast members leaning in for a new plot twist revolving around Dela Cruz and Rosales' Character and Ocampo and Hermosa's characters on the soap. This was the first television series in the Philippines to have the finale to choose the character Ara's Hermosa's character to choose who she will marry through text message votes through The Filipino Channel and ABS-CBN Christian (Rosales) or Leo (Ocampo) both finale prediction episodes aired the same week with The Christian and Arabella wedding aired on Friday and Sunday night. Desiree Del Valle's character was introduced in the mid first and second season after she finished the finale of her successful soap Bituin in 2003.

Plot

Falling victim to a freak accident on a ship sailing, Christian (Jericho Rosales) and Ara (Kristine Hermosa) get trapped in an isolated island and fell in love. Reality stepped in when they were rescued and had to go back to their own lives. She felt the difference in their social status. Despite all odds, he promised his eternal love for Ara, unaware of her family's involvement in his painful past. Upon discovering the truth Christian was driven with anger, which made Ara and her family decided to escape his revenge. This tragic journey leads Ara to meet a rich and carefree painter, Leo (Diether Ocampo). She learned to bury things as they are. And Leo's unconditional love helped her to start anew. Christian, on the other hand, finds comfort with kindhearted Mary Ann (Angelika dela Cruz), an amusing friend who slowly wins Christian's trust and affection. When romance seems perfect for estranged lovers, fate stepped in and brought Christian back into Ara's life. Ara must now confront her unfinished business with Christian... While stranded again on the same island they are captured by the rebels and Christian is tortured by the rebels. They are rescued by Leo and they escape with help from a disgruntled rebel. Christian is then shot in the leg just as Leo's brother Ramon and the military arrives to save them. Ara is then fatally shot in the chest by the rebel leader. The rebel leader is then shot to death by the military in response. What lies beneath their intertwined past? Will Christian and Ara's romance bind together again?

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Special guest cast and characters

Soundtrack

Production credits

Reception

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas was considered as one of the best soap operas in the Philippine TV history by most of the critics and audiences. Its highest rating was 49.3%, while the lowest was 38.7%. Its overall ratings was 40.4%.

Remake

A Malaysian remake of the series, titled Cinta Tiada Ganti premiered from July 10, 2018, to November 26, 2018, on Astro Prima and Astro Maya HD. Starring Aedy Ashraf and Nelydia Senrose.