parentheses. Notable episodes "Rubber Shoes" The first episode of MMK which aired on May 15, 1991 starring Robert Arevalo, Romnick Sarmenta and Vina Morales. "Regalo" (Gift) MMK episode topbilled by Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Maja Salvador and considered one of the most critically successful episodes. "Lobo" (Balloon) The highest-rated episode in Mega Manila (47.9% as per AGB Nielsen) that featured Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual. Regine also won her first acting award at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in 2002, because of this episode. "Pier 39" 10th Anniversary Presentation. First Maalaala Mo Kaya episode filmed outside the Philippines starring Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. Shot in San Francisco, California, the episode tells about a caregiver who falls in love with a wayward man, despite being beholden to her elderly, wheelchair-using employer. "Ferris Wheel" A Christmas presentation of Maalaala mo Kaya which reunites ex-lovers Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. "Unan" (Pillow) The episode which tells the life story of Julie Vega, as portrayed by Angelica Panganiban. Michael de Mesa and Rio Locsin acted as Drs. Julio and Pearl Postigo, Julie Vega's parents. Aired in October 2003. The episode also marked the first time that highlights on the original live TV coverage of Julie Vega's 1985 funeral were released in unedited version by ABS-CBN since the network's rebirth in 1986. "Fried Chicken" The story about Maximo Gimenez (Albert Martinez), the founder of Max's Restaurant. After the Second World War, Max along with his niece Ruby, followed the suggestion of American troops to build a restaurant after they tasted the fried chicken that they served for them. This would start the beginning of Max's Restaurant that became a household name for generations. "Pendant" A Valentine's Day Special aired on February 14, 2009 and first episode for Toni Gonzaga with Jason Abalos and Ryan Eigenmann. This episode was about first love and how to let go and take the risk in order to be in love. "Reseta" (Prescription) A Mother's Day Special aired on May 9, 2009 starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Carmina Villaroel. This marked Villaroel's new appearance in a MMK episode on ABS-CBN after a few episodes she did in the 1990s before leaving the network. "Sapatos" (Shoes) A Mother's Day Special aired on May 15, 2016 starring Kris Aquino. This marked Aquino's new appearance in a MMK episode on ABS-CBN after a few episodes she did in the