Mga Mata ni Anghelita (transl. eyes of Anghelita / international title: Anghelita) is a 2007 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is an adaptation of a 1978 film of the same title. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Krystal Reyes. It premiered on July 2, 2007, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Asian Treasures. The series concluded on October 5, 2007, with a total of 70 episodes.
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| Also known as | Anghelita |
| Genre | Fantasy drama |
| Created by | Ricardo Feliciano |
| Based on | Mga Mata ni Anghelita (1978) by Lauro Pacheco |
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| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Krystal Reyes |
| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Opening theme | "Nang Dahil sa Iyo" by Maricris Garcia |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 70 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 18–34 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | July 2 – October 5, 2007 |
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Krystal Reyes as Anghelita[3]
- Supporting cast
- Sheryl Cruz as Magdalena[4]
- Marvin Agustin as Gabriel / Angelo / Kuba[5]
- Tonton Gutierrez as Carlos / Solcar[6]
- Paolo Contis as Martin[7]
- Carmina Villarroel as Cristina Manresa[8]
- Celia Rodriguez as Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon[6]
- Mark Herras as Abel[9]
- Isabel Oli as Teresa[10]
- Recurring cast
- Pen Medina as Joseph[11]
- Daniel Fernando as Isaac
- Jess Lapid Jr. as Alba
- Ryan Yllana as Bitong
- Robert Ortega as Luis
- Tuesday Vargas as Selya[11]
- Alynna Asistio as Lisa
- Martin Delos Santos as Iboy
- Louise Joy Folloso as Adriana
- Lucy Torres as Birheng Maria[12]
- Guest cast
- Beth Tamayo as Linda
- Allan Paule as Marcelo
- Yayo Aguila as Beth
- Eula Valdez as Bernice
- Alicia Mayer as Delilah
- Isabella De Leon as Rhoda
- Jewel Mische as Madel
- Prince Stefan as Gener
- Renz Juan as Ivy
- Arnel Ignacio as Manager / Madam
- Ian Veneracion as Tiklawin / Mercus
- Francis Magundayao as Niknok[13]
- Miguel Vera
- John Feir
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced on June 16, 2007.[14] Filming concluded on September 30, 2007.[15]
Critical response
editButch Francisco of The Philippine Star complimented the series' casting, narrative storytelling, pacing and the setting. Francisco also stated that the television adaptation is "better" than its source material.[11]
References
edit- ^ Bismark, Maridol R. (October 14, 2008). "Lights out for Khryss Adalia". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Mga Mata Ni Anghelita (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "GMA-7 to serialize Mga Mata ni Angelita of the late Julie Vega". PEP. Retrieved May 12, 2007.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (June 29, 2007). "Blind orphan leads a blessed life in Mga Mata ni Anghelita". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Marvin Agustin, forever actor". The Philippine Star. September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Erece, Dinno (February 28, 2008). "GMA-7 soap Mga Mata ni Anghelita to be shown in Mexico". PEP. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Lebumpacil, Marigol P. (July 24, 2007). "Paolo Contis is all grown up". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Mark matures as an actor". The Philippine Star. December 29, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (August 14, 2007). "Isabel Oli collapses during taping due to low blood sugar". PEP. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Francisco, Butch (July 19, 2007). "Anghelita vs Ysabella". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (March 20, 2017). "Team Buhay vs Team Patay Round 2 in 17th Congress". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Erece, Dinno (August 10, 2007). "Child star Francis Maguindayao appears in two rival soaps". PEP. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Erece, Dinno (June 15, 2007). "Lucy Torres-Gomez plays Virgin Mary in Mga Mata ni Anghelita". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Erece, Dinno (October 1, 2007). "Jean Garcia replaces Sheryl Cruz in La Vendetta". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
