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How Angel Locsin declared that she is the real wife in ‘The Legal Wife’

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Alyana De Guzman

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768282602640WST26-AC_3-Monica.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>“Walang sa’yo Nicole! Akin lang ang asawa ko!” </p><p>This iconic line came from one of ABS-CBN’s most talked-about teleseryes in 2014, <em>The Legal Wife</em>. At the center of that moment were Monica (Angel Locsin) and Nicole (Maja Salvador), whose performances turned a painful story of betrayal into a gripping television experience. </p><p>The line was delivered by Monica during a heated confrontation with her best friend, Nicole, who was carrying on with an illicit affair with her husband, Adrian (Jericho Rosales). During the scene, Nicole boldly questioned her worth, implying that Adrian chose infidelity over faithfulness because she was lacking as a wife. Nicole went further, insisting that Adrian was not only Monica’s husband but also hers, claiming that he truly loved her because he continued their forbidden relationship. </p><p>Pushed to her breaking point, Monica lashed out. The confrontation escalated into a nearly four-minute physical clash, charged with Monica’s anger and pain. It only stopped when Nicole revealed that she was pregnant with Adrian’s child. Stunned by the news, Monica was left speechless as she walked away through the streets of the night, overwhelmed by nausea and tears as the truth of Nicole’s pregnancy sank in. </p><div><iframe width="815" height="348" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8xrd0_41IEI" title="The Rage | The Legal Wife" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Monica’s declaration that Nicole had nothing to claim and that her husband was hers alone, became one of the most defining moments of the series. The line stirred a mix of thrill and empowerment among viewers, who saw Monica’s words as an expression of courage amid deep betrayal. Many resonated with the pain of being wronged not just by a spouse, but by someone once trusted as a friend. </p><p><em>The Legal Wife</em> enjoyed strong ratings during its run and sparked widespread conversations about marriage, infidelity, and self-worth. Its dramatic confrontations, especially the clashes between Monica and Nicole, spread online through parodies, memes, and fan discussions, further cementing its impact. </p><p>11 years after the scene was uploaded on the ABS-CBN Entertainment official YouTube channel, it continues to grip viewers, drawing both frustration and admiration for the characters’ conflict. The clip has since reached 10 million views, a number that continues to grow as audiences discover the show. </p><p>“Sobrang galing nilang dalawa sa eksena na to lalo si Angel. Binuhos lahat ni Angel ang emosyon na nararamdaman ng mga manonood sa eksenang ito,” one viewer commented. </p><p>“Just watched the whole episodes! Yung rinig na rinig mo yung lutong ng mga hampas ni Angel.😀 Kitang-kita mo na totoo kasi namumula na mga kamay nila...hahaha. It was indeed IMPRESSIVE!!! Galing nila!👏,” another shared.  </p><p>The powerful performances also earned recognition, with both Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador nominated for Best Drama Actress at the 28th Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for Television in 2014. The series itself was also nominated for Best Primetime TV Series. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768282503665malaysias-remake-of-abs-cbns-primetime-series-the-legal-wife-records-high-viewership.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Beyond local acclaim, <em>The Legal Wife</em> also reached international audiences. In 2018, it aired in Thailand on JKN, the country’s largest television network. At the time, JKN Global Media CEO Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip explained, “We chose to air <em>The Legal Wife</em> in Thailand because the content of the series resonates with Thai family and culture. I trust Jericho, Angel, Maja, Paulo, and JC for their acting and if they can conquer the hearts of Filipino audience, then it wouldn’t be hard for them to also conquer the hearts of Thai viewers.” </p><p>The story was later adapted in Malaysia in 2023 under the title<em> Isteri Halal</em>, where it topped ratings upon its debut on Astro Ria and generated millions of views across social media platforms. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAngelLocsin%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02Rs42BTkPwTCb2w1jfQ4uWsmH5GLpzAeABFGQ5pVAYuu3w5ATR9ffLKHfjsbGPh6Dl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="615" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Following the series’ finale, Angel reflected on the show’s success and its message. “Ang taas ng ratings. Hindi ko ine-expect na para sa last na teleserye, ang late na nito and iba talaga ang pagmamahal ng tao so maraming maraming salamat. Sobrang happy ako kasi napakita namin kung ano ang totoong nangyayari sa buhay. Hindi naman kasi lahat nagtatapos na grand finale na may wedding… ang gusto lang naman natin dito ay meron pa ring hope… pero kailangan mo munang mahalin ang sarili mo.” she said during the i-Shine Talent Camp 3 press conference in June 2014. </p><p>“Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa ABS-CBN sa pagbuo ng ganitong teleserye. Hindi siya ‘yung normal na teleserye talaga. Mas real ‘yung atake kaya kinapitan siguro ng mga tao,” she added. </p><p>She emphasized that the show’s goal to raise awareness and empower viewers. “Happy ako na maraming na-empower na mga kababaihan… Para makita rin ng mga tao kung ano ang magiging consequence kapag ginawa mo ang isang bagay. May mga masasaktan… Sana maiwasan ang mga ganong bagay.” </p><p>Full episodes of The Legal Wife are available on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s official YouTube channel.</p>

<p>One powerful line from ABS-CBN’s 2014 primetime teleserye 'The Legal Wife,' <i>delivered by Angel Locsin as Monica, </i>continues to echo among viewers. </p>

One powerful line from ABS-CBN’s 2014 primetime teleserye 'The Legal Wife,' delivered by Angel Locsin as Monica, continues to echo among viewers.

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Alyana De Guzman,

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Published Jan 13, 2026 01:36 PM PHT

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