And the Breadwinner Is…

An Overseas Filipino Worker who returns home after 15 years in Taiwan. She navigates a crumbling family life, initially considering deception to claim insurance money before choosing to rekindle family ties and revive the bakery, all while facing a terminal illness. Her determination blends sacrifice and compassion as she guides her siblings toward a renewed future.

The family matriarch suffering from Alzheimer's who cannot recall Bambi. Her illness becomes the emotional anchor for the Salvadors and drives the siblings to care for her in her final days. Her vulnerability exposes the fragility of memory and the power of family loyalty.

Bambi’s younger brother who mismanages remittances and spirals into debt, triggering the loan shark threat. His actions propel the family toward a crisis that forces them to confront their finances and risk.

Bambi’s close friend who offers a home for her return and becomes entangled in the deception as she unintentionally confirms aspects of the fraud. Her loyalty is tested as truth and family duty collide.

The late father whose memory and family bakery dream fuel the siblings’ efforts. His secret recipe adds a tangible link to the family’s heritage and motivates them to rebuild their lives.

Leader of the loan sharks who threaten the Salvadors after Biboy’s missteps. His presence intensifies the stakes and forces a reckoning with debt, legality, and survival.

Momshie’s caregiver who discovers that Momshie has wandered off. His discovery moves the family into action and highlights the daily realities of caregiving.

Biboy’s wife who gets drawn into the family’s financial tensions and accuses Bambi of holding a grudge, illustrating how debt strains relationships.

The youngest sibling who develops a crush on Tonton and reveals Bambi’s stay, showing how innocent actions can complicate a delicate deception and hasten truth-telling.

Bambi’s younger brother who is openly gay. His acceptance and supportive stance help the family navigate personal fears and social pressures, strengthening their bond.