Magdalena tells the story of Lena, a simple girl who works hard to support her family. Aside from her pure heart, men are also smitten by Lena’s natural beauty. But Lena doesn't have eyes for any of her admirers. She is already in love with her childhood friend Abel, whom she also considers as her first love.

 

However, Lena’s mother Luding is against her relationship with Abel. Luding wants Lena to marry Baron, a wealthy guy from Manila. Luding and her husband Dolpo think that Lena’s marriage to Baron will save them from their dire living conditions.

 

Luding hatches a plan to destroy Lena and Abel’s romance. Left with no choice but to obey her parents’ will, Lena dumps Abel. Baron brings Lena to Manila with the promise to marry her.

 

But Lena’s nightmares are far from over because Baron just uses her for his illegal business. He turns her into an escort. Lena’s world is shattered and her dream of a better life crumbles.  Despite her desire to escape Baron, Lena is not ready to face Abel and her family.

 

How long can Lena tolerate Baron? Will she find the courage to escape? And what will Lena do if her secret is finally revealed? Who among Abel, Baron and Jet will win Lena’s heart in the end?

 

With Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan as headwriter, Magdalena is based on the Pilipino Komics “Kukulayan Ko Ang Langit” written by RJ Nuevas.

 

Under the helm of seasoned actress and TV director Gina Alajar, Magdalena premieres on October 8, weekdays after Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga on GMA Afternoon Prime.