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Doble Kara ( / English: Double Kara) is a Philippine melodrama television series, directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo, Trina N. Dayrit, and Jojo A. Saguin, which premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on August 24, 2015 to February 10, 2017. The series stars Royal Princess of Drama Julia Montes in a dual role, as Kara Dela Rosa and Sara Suarez, together with an ensemble cast consisting of Carmina Villarroel, Mylene Dizon, Ariel Rivera, Allen Dizon, Sam Milby, Alicia Alonzo, Maxene Magalona, Edgar Allan Guzman, and John Lapus.

The story revolves around identical twin sisters, Kara and Sara, who grew up in a happy family in spite of being poor and whose lives will be intertwined because of love, identity, deceit, ambition, and wealth when destiny teasingly compels to separate their lives. In addition, Doble Kara chronicles the relationship between the twin sisters and their daughters, Isabella Acosta/Rebecca Suarez and Hannah Acosta, as they seek to discover the whereabouts and true identity of Kara's long-lost daughter.

Main
• Julia Montes as Kara Dela Rosa-Acosta and Sara Suarez-Ligaya: Kara is the older immaculate twin sister of Sara who excels in fine arts and lives a simple life. Sara is the younger twin sister of Kara who joins any kinds of beauty pageants and contests whenever there are profits; however struggles in academics, being exuberant between the two.

• Carmina Villarroel as Lucille Acosta-Dela Rosa: Kara's adoptive mother, Sebastian and Alex's older half-sister. Barbara and Delfin's only legitimate daughter and Antonio's wife who is suffering from a late-onset schizophrenia.

• Mylene Dizon as Laura Hipolito-Suarez: Kara and Sara's biological mother and Ishmael's wife.

• Ariel Rivera as Ishmael Suarez: Kara and Sara's adoptive father and Laura's late husband.

• Sam Milby as Sebastian "Seb" Acosta: Kara's husband, Alex's older half-brother, and Lucille's half-brother.

• John Lapus as Pacito "Itoy" Delgado: Andy's older brother, Laura and Ishmael's best friend, and the godmother (and godfather) of the twins.

• Maxene Magalona as Alexandra "Alex" Acosta-Hernandez: Julio's wife, Sebastian and Lucille's younger half-sister who is Barbara's stepdaughter from the Acosta siblings, and Lucille's accomplice in her schemes against the Suarez family.

• Edgar Allan Guzman as Edward Ligaya: Sara's ex-boyfriend who later became the father of Sara's deceased daughter Rebecca. Later still harbors feelings for Sara and becomes Rebecca's (Isabella) "Poppa."

• Rayver Cruz as Banjo Manrique: Cynthia's deceased younger brother, Rebecca's father-figure, Sara's supportive, protective, and friendly best friend who has an interest for Sara and is jealous of Edward.

Supporting
• Allen Dizon as Antonio Dela Rosa: Lucille's deceased husband and Kara and Sara's biological father.

• Alicia Alonzo as Barbara Acosta: Lucille's mother, Kara's adoptive mother.

• Anjo Damiles as Andrew "Andy" Delgado: Itoy's younger brother and the twins' third "twin brother."

• Gloria Sevilla as Anita: The maid of the Acosta-Dela Rosa family and close confidant of Lucille. Also Lucille's mother-figure during Barbara's absence.

• Krystal Mejes as Isabella Acosta / Rebecca "Becca" Suarez: Kara and Sebastian's biological daughter, Alex and Sara's niece, Sara's adoptive daughter, Hannah's adoptive sister (and cousin), Laura and Antonio's granddaughter, and Lucille and Ishmael's adoptive granddaughter.

• Myel De Leon as Hannah Acosta: Kara and Sebastian's adoptive daughter, Isabella's adoptive sister (and cousin), Laura, Ishmael, Lucille, and Antonio's adoptive granddaughter.

• Mickey Ferriols as Cynthia Manrique aka "Mother": The kindhearted owner of Club Felicidad who took Sara and Rebecca (Isabella) under her care for six years and treated them as a daughter and granddaughter.

• Patricia Javier as Chloe Cabrera: Edward's mother who dislikes Kara and Sara for her son. She was once a mistress of Congressman Dante Ligaya and Rebecca's (Isabella) so-called "grandmother."

• Nash Aguas as Paolo Acosta: Second cousin of Sebastian and Alex who has a crush on Patricia. Also works in the Dela Rosa Handog Buhay Foundation with Patricia.

• Alexa Ilacad as Patricia Hernandez: Julio's younger sister who is forced by her brother and late parents to become a doctor. She has a liking to Paolo and works with him in the Dela Rosa Handog Buhay Foundation.

• Polo Ravales as Julio Hernandez: Patricia's older brother and Alex and Dina's boss who owns a gambling syndicate. He was the one responsible for Dina's so-called "death." Later, he got Alex pregnant and marries her because of this.

Recurring
• Alora Sasam as Camille Rose "CR" Sanchez: Kara's best friend who used to loath her. She helps Kara run her business, "Hannah's Party Supplies."

• Loren Burgos as Olivia Ou: Kara and Camille Rose's former boss who takes pride in Kara and her works.

• Ramon Christopher as Cong. Dante Ligaya: Edward's father who had an affair with Chloe.

• Michael Conan as Emilio: Family driver of the Dela Rosa's.

• Jason Fernandez as Jhayson: One of Edward's former band members and husband of Jessica.

• Chrisha Uy as Jessica: One of Edward's former band members and wife of Jhayson.

• Chiqui del Carmen as Lourdes: Mikay and Bebeng's nanny and Seb and Alex's neighbor.

• Joe Vargas as Elvis: One of Seb's friends and brother figure who is part of the place where Seb used to live and work.

• Yesha Camile as Mikay: An inhabitant of Abot Kamay and a friend of Seb and Alex.

• Amy Nobleza as Bebeng: An inhabitant of Abot Kamay and a friend of Seb and Alex.

• Jay Chan Marquez as Gregory "Greg" Borromeo: A business tycoon and rival of Dela Rosa Builders. Barbara made a deal with him to buy Lucille's company to help Lucille bring her old self back.

• Andrew Gan as Jeremy: A friend and business partner of Edward who is the coordinator of the commercial where Becca starred.

• Luis Hontiveros as Patrick: One of Edward's trusted business partner and friend.

• Joseph Ison as Gabo: One of Julio and Alex's henchmen.

• Marx Topacio as Bogart: One of Julio and Alex's henchmen. He was later arrested by the police. Alex ordered Gabo to kill Bogart in fear that he will tell the police of all her evil plans.

• Jeff Luna as Adolfo: One of Alex's henchmen who later pledged his services to Lucille after realizing Alex's harsh directorship.

Guest
• Maritess Joaquin as Kristina Valera: Ishmael's boss.

• Dexie Daulat as Vianne Valera: Kristina's daughter who got Ishmael fired due to young Sara.

• Frances Makil-Ignacio as Susan Ligaya: Dante's wife.

• Shey Bustamante as Xen: Edward's band's road manager.

• Maila Gumila as Lorena Acosta: Sebastian's deceased mother who had an affair with Barbara's husband and Lucille's father, Delfin.

• Eslove Briones as Eric: Sara's rapist.

• Jerry O'Hara as Atty. Reyes: Sara and the Suarez's attorney who helps them against Lucille and during the time when Sara was imprisoned due to her being suspected as a drug pusher because Mr. Delgado, her evil suitor.

• Mikey Caffrey as Company Assistant: An employee of Dela Rosa Builders.

• David Chua as Nestor Magdalang: A man Lucille hired to take out the brakes of the Suarez family's car, later blackmailed Lucille. Later Lucille later tried to have him killed and later he admitted the truth and helps the Suarez family against Lucille.

• Hannah Ledesma as Apple: A woman Lucille hired to destroy Laura and Ishmael's relationship by seducing Ishmael.

• Markki Stroem as Frank: A guy Sara dated.

• Arisa Suzuki as Mikasa: An admirer of Edward in Japan.

• Kathleen Hermosa as Andrea: Sara's friend from Japan, who knows the truth about the real Rebecca. Later returns to Sara's life and is the key to all the family's answers to all of Sara's secrets.

• Noel Colet as Mr. Joaquin Delgado: The man who attempted many times to date Sara, later got his revenge on Sara by ordering someone to plant drugs in Sara's bag. He later got caught and was sent to prison.

• Cristine Yao as Madeleine "Dina" Nicholas: A friend of Alex who is an accomplice of kidnapping Isabella. She also has a secret interest for Julio and becomes jealous of Alex. Currently, she is in hiding to avoid further complications with the Suarezes. She later tells the truth to the Suarez family that Alex killed Ishmael.

• Sunshine Garcia as Nancy: An inmate friend of Sara inside the prison.

• Maria Isabel Lopez as Rona "Mayora" Mallari: Head female inmate who made Sara's life miserable inside  the prison and later, becomes an ally of Sara.

• Kristel Fulgar as Kristine Mae "Kengkay" Dalisay: Another inmate friend of Sara inside the prison.

• Odette Khan as Caridad "Lola Caring" Lacsamana: An old woman who became Sara's mother figure while she was inside the prison.

• Simon Ibarra as SPO1 Leandro Arellano: The detective who helps find evidence against Alex and Julio. His daughter was kidnapped once and that's why he wants to help Kara and Seb find the true mastermind of kidnapping Isabella.

• Alex Castro as Victor: Nancy's ex-boyfriend who cheated on her. It is later revealed that he now has a wife and son.

• Franchesca Floirendo as Carol: Julio's ex-boyfriend who murdered his parents. Later killed by Julio.

• Irma Adlawan as Esmeralda "Esme" Hipolito: Laura's deceased mother and the biological grandmother of Kara and Sara. She was a prostitute just like Laura and got impregnated and asked Laura not to follow her decision. She died because of AIDS.

• Avery Balasbas as Young Kara Dela Rosa / Sara Suarez: Young Kara is a happy child who succeeds in academics and is diagnosed with the deadly leukemia. Later got adopted by Lucille and was treated. Young Sara is the similar to her adult counterpart, she has a fondness of contests and pageants and struggles in academics but is street-smart.

• Marco Pingol as Young Edward Ligaya: Young Edward grew up difficult because he and Chloe were only a second family. He was brought to the hospital and that's where he met a young Kara with leukemia.

• Harvey Bautista as Young Andrew "Andy" Delgado: Young Andy loves to play tag with the twins and is similar to his adult counterpart, but is more active and comedic.

• Trajan Moreno as Young Sebastian "Seb" Acosta: Young Seb was at the same hospital where Kara and Edward was. He is similar to his adult attitude. While he was in the hospital, he met a young Kara not knowing that she will be his future bride.

• Alyanna Angeles as Young Alexandra "Alex" Acosta: Young Alex got separated from Seb due to an accident. She was poverty-stricken just like Sebastian after his mother Lorena's death. Later vowed that she will get her revenge against the Acostas.