"Noah," a fantasy drama aired from July 12, 2010 to February 4, 2011 treated audiences to a delightful viewing experience with a well-crafted story, top-caliber cast, and spectacular artistry. It focused on a loving father’s journey to search for his missing son and his travails in regaining his affection and trust after becoming feral.
It chronicled the journey of Gabriel Perez (Piolo Pascual), a cop and patriarch who lost his family after an accident linked to his job as a uniformed officer. Upon waking up after being comatose for five years, he learned that his wife Ruth (Jodi sta. Maria) married her former suitor. This made him decide to just look for his son Jacob (Zaijian Jaranilla), who he strongly believed was still alive.
He rejoined the police force, which made his quest easier and took on a mission to a paradise-like yet uncivilized island called Noah. There, he encountered the Ungtas, a tribe of ape-like creatures who took care of his estranged son, who is now called Eli and considered himself as one of them. Gabriel had a hard time convincing Eli that he’s really his son, so he joined him in his pursuit of finding creatures like him. This made their attachment grow tighter and in their adventures, Gabriel met the kind and dazzling nymph Diwatang Eva (Kristine Hermosa). However, unknown to Gabriel, Eli’s mission was also his and whatever the outcome, it would have a great impact not only for the island, but for the outside world as well. In the end, everything was placed in a proper perspective, with life in Noah going back to normal and Gabriel’s family with Ruth and Jacob happily reunited.
Aside from the actors aforementioned, the stellar cast of the fantaseries also included Jolo Revilla, Xyriel Manabat, Melissa Ricks, Cherry Pie Picache, Tessie Tomas, Joem Bascon, Baron Geisler, Ana Capri, Lou Veloso, and Noni Buencamino, among others.
It was also Piolo's reunion project with his long-time friend Kristine whom he got to work with in the 1999 drama series "Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako," and Jodi who also acted as his wife in the 2007 primetime series "Walang Kapalit."
Director Lino Cayetano disclosed that the characters were “perfectly woven” for both Piolo and Zaijian, as they smoothly transitioned into their roles. "Noah" came after Zaijian’s breakthrough performance as the “miracle boy” Santino in "May Bukas Pa."