Marimar is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on August 13, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 14, 2008 with a total of 155 episodes.
| Marimar | |
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| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Created by | Inés Rodena |
| Based on | Marimar (1994) by Inés Rodena |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
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| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Opening theme | "Marimar" by Regine Velasquez |
| Ending theme | "Mahal Kita" by Maricris Garcia |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 155 + 4 specials |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | August 13, 2007 – March 14, 2008 |
| Related | |
| Marimar (2015) | |
The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Marian Rivera as Marimar Perez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama
- Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez[1]
- Supporting cast
- Katrina Halili as Angelika Santibañez / Angelika Aldama
- Richard Gomez as Renato Santibañez[1]
- Jestoni Alarcon as Gustavo Aldama
- Rita Avila as Lupita Aldama
- Boboy Garovillo as Padre Porres
- Leo Martinez as Pancho Perez
- Caridad Sanchez as Cruz Perez
- Bing Loyzaga as Esperanza Aldama
- Michael V. as Fulgoso's voice
- Nigel as Fulgoso
- Manilyn Reynes as Corazon
- Gabby Eigenmann as Nicandro Mejia
- Sheena Halili as Monica
- Bianca King as Natalia Montenegro
- Marky Lopez as Arturo
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Fifi's voice / a wedding guest[2]
- Nadine Samonte as Innocencia Arcega
- Mike Tan as Choi
- Mel Kimura as Perfecta
- Recurring cast
- Arthur Solinap as Diego
- Marvin Agustin as Rodolfo San Jinez
- Francheska Salcedo as Cruzita Aldama–Santibañez
- Dino Guevarra as Antonio
- Carmina Villaroel as Rhia Concepcion
- Lani Mercado as Vanessa Mae Cruz
- Hayden Kho, Jr. as Hayden Miranda
- Paolo Paraiso as Carlitos Solis
- Shermaine Santiago as Brenda
- Victor Aliwalas as Adrian Alasco
- K Brosas as Rowena
- Pocholo Montes as Vitug
- Raquel Montessa as Leonor Arcega
- Joseph Ison as Rodrigo
- Mike Gayoso as Angelika's bodyguard
- Guest cast
- Ella Cruz as younger Marimar
- Nicole Dulalia as younger Angelika
- Jaime Fabregas as Augusto Aldama
- Pilar Pilapil as Dolores Aldama
- Cristine Reyes as Kim Chan
- Irma Adlawan as Selva
- Soliman Cruz as Berto
- Bruno Folster as Bruno
- Gwen Garci as Olga
- Ailyn Luna as Cecilla
- Jan Marini as a DSWD officer
- Kirby de Jesus as a mental hospital patient
- Joanne Quintas as Jemma
- Ronnie Lazaro as Jose
- Chelsea Salcedo as Cruzita
- Wilma V. Galvante as a wedding guest[2]
- Lily Monteverde as a wedding guest[2]
- Consoliza Laguardia as a wedding guest[2]
- German Moreno as a wedding guest[2]
- Douglas Quijano as a wedding guest[2]
- Ricky Reyes as a wedding guest[2]
- Marky Cielo as a wedding guest[2]
- LJ Reyes as a wedding guest[2]
- Arci Muñoz as a wedding guest[2]
- Annette Gozon-Abrogar as a wedding guest[2]
- Tim Yap as a wedding guest[2]
- Regine Velasquez as a wedding singer[2]
- Ogie Alcasid as a wedding singer[2]
Development
editMarimar is a 1994 Mexican television series starring Thalía, broadcast by Televisa. It later aired in the Philippines on March 11, 1996 through Radio Philippines Network.[3]
Casting
editThe contract with Televisa for the rights stipulated that GMA Network should start the series in 2007. The lead role was originally offered to actress Angel Locsin, which the actress rejected.[4] The network was prompted to host auditions for the lead role. On March 13, 2008, a video of the fifteen actresses – Bianca King, Nadine Samonte, Jennylyn Mercado, Ryza Cenon, Jewel Mische, LJ Reyes, Rhian Ramos, Camille Prats, Pauleen Luna, Katrina Halili, Valerie Concepcion, Nancy Castiglione, Cheska Garcia and Karylle, who all auditioned for the role of Marimar was leaked on YouTube.[5] The role eventually went to Marian Rivera.[6]
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced in July 2007 in Zambales.[7] Filming concluded in March 2008.[8]
Farewell special
editA farewell special, "Marimar... Isang Pasasalamat" aired on March 9, 2008.[2]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Marimar earned a 36.6% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 52.6% rating which is the series' highest rating.[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2008 | 2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular TV Program | Marimar | Won | |
| Most Popular TV Director | Mac Alejandre, Joyce E. Bernal | Won | |||
| Most Promising Female Star | Marian Rivera | Won | [11] | ||
| Phenomenal TV Star | Won | ||||
| 1st Filipino-American Visionary Awards | Favorite Television Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Won | ||
| Favorite Television Actress | Marian Rivera | Won | |||
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Philippines | Favorite TV Show | Marimar | Won | ||
| 4th USTv Students' Choice Awards | Most Popular Drama/Miniseries | Won | |||
| Most Popular Actor in a Drama/Miniseries | Dingdong Dantes | Won | |||
| Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries | Marian Rivera | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b Diones, Allan (June 15, 2007). "Marian Rivera has '80 percent' chance of playing Marimar". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 13, 2008). "Marimar ends with grand March 14 wedding". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, KC (January 8, 2024). "Interesting! 1996 calendar can be reused this 2024". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Lim, Candice (June 15, 2007). "Angel Locsin denies turning down Marimar because of talent fee". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Marimar audition". YouTube. March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Samio, Veronica R. (August 1, 2007). "Marian Rivera, pinaghandaan ang Marimar, kumuha ng choreographer para turuan siyang magsayaw bago nag-audition, ngayon nag-aaral naman kuman". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (July 28, 2007). "Marian: I won't do it like Thalía". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (February 25, 2008). "Marian Rivera on playing Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Ancheta, Michael (August 17, 2007). "TV Ratings (August 16): Marimar continues to dominate primetime viewing". PEP. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 17, 2008). "TV Ratings (March 14–16): Marimar finale breaks records; Pacquiao-Marquez rematch posts 48.5 percent". PEP. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (March 13, 2008). "John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo named Box-Office King & Queen for 2007". PEP. Retrieved August 31, 2024.