* Tata Selo - Ising's father, a poor farmer who is unable to provide for his family
* Nena Selya - Ising's mother, a kind and loving woman who is worried about her daughter's safety
* Mang Cesar - Ising's uncle, a wealthy man who lives in the city and offers Ising a job as a maid
* Doña Luisa - Mang Cesar's wife, a cruel and demanding woman who makes Ising's life miserable
* Tony - Doña Luisa's son, a handsome young man who falls in love with Ising
* Ligaya - Tony's sister, a kind and compassionate young woman who befriends Ising
* Mr. Smith - Tony's father, a wealthy businessman
* Mrs. Smith - Tony's mother, a kind and loving woman
* Padre Damaso - the parish priest, a cruel and oppressive man who is in league with Doña Luisa