a Lead-Drama Role for her portrayal as a teenage mother in this episode aired on April 21, 2008. "Manika" (Doll) A 15-year-old girl named Nene, portrayed by Jane Oineza, who was recurrently raped by her stepfather. But her world drastically changed when her mother, portrayed by Angel Aquino, even assisted her live-in partner in the act of rape. Since then, Nene cursed the 'beauty' that she possesses. The episode was slated to air on June 2, 2012 but was pulled off after the MTRCB gave it an 'X' rating due to its sensitive theme. It was later re-edited and was given an 'SPG' rating to be aired on June 30, 2012. The episode went on to become one of Maalaala Mo Kayas most critically acclaimed presentations with viewers praising the acting performances of Jane Oineza and Angel Aquino and the risky move by ABS-CBN to air such episode. It is the show's all-time highest-rated episode nationwide (40% as per Kantar-TNS, and 27.1% in Metro Manila as per AGB Nielsen), and was its first ever airing nominated for Best Drama at the International Emmy Awards. "Singsing" (Ring) The life story of TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva portrayed by Diether Ocampo. He and his wife Gladys portrayed by Maricar Reyes had been married for seven years. But, Joel was confirmed to be impotent and could not conceive a child. But, through his deep faith, Joel and Gladys was given a child. "Sanggol" (Baby) The story of former MTRCB Chairman Grace Poe portrayed by Erich Gonzales. Coincidentally, Grace has also been elected senator in the 2013 elections. "Lubid" (Rope) The story of Tourette syndrome victim Jerome Concepcion portrayed by Gerald Anderson which aired on November 7, 2009 "Flash Cards" Fidel, a former teacher, portrayed by actor-singer Ariel Rivera survived from a heart attack. After a stressful activity despite the doctor telling him not to do, he suffers from a stroke which affects his comprehension and speech. Now his daughter, Jonah becomes his own teacher at home. "Scrapbook" The life story of Korean superstar Sandara Park "Bintana" (Window) The first episode of MMK to be aired in high definition on ABS-CBN HD on October 3, 2015 starring Tonton Gutierrez, Agot Isidro, Diego Loyzaga and Sofia Andres "Pasa" (Bruise) The episode aired on May 21, 2016 tells the life story of Rommel, portrayed by Raikko Mateo and Diego Loyzaga, who grew up in an unconventional