Maria Mercedes (Philippine TV series)
| Maria Mercedes | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Gina Marissa Tagasa (Philippine version) |
| Based on |
María Mercedes by Inés Rodena |
| Developed by | Ruel S. Bayani |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Creative director(s) | Johnny delos Santos |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme |
Maria Mercedes by Jessy Mendiola[1] |
| Composer(s) | Thalía |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | |
| No. of episodes | 80 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Cinematography |
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| Running time |
30-45 minutes Monday - Friday at 21:15 (PST) |
| Production company(s) |
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| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | October 7, 2013 – January 24, 2014 |
Maria Mercedes is a 2013 romantic family drama melodrama teleserye based on the 1992 Mexican telenovela of the same title that aired on Televisa, that starred Thalía and Arturo Peniche. It was topbilled by Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca, Jason Abalos and Nikki Gil. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from October 7, 2013 to January 24, 2014, replacing Muling Buksan Ang Puso.[2][3]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Jessy Mendiola as Maria Mercedes Alegre-Del Olmo/Sancuevas
- Jake Cuenca as Luis Sancuevas
- Jason Abalos as Clavio Mondejar
- Nikki Gil as Misty Delaver
Supporting cast
- Vina Morales as Magnolia Alegre
- Ariel Rivera as Santiago Del Olmo
- Vivian Velez as Malvina Sancuevas
- Nadia Montenegro as Filomena Mondejar
- Atoy Co as Oscar Mondejar
- Devon Seron as Rosario Alegre
- Isabelle de Leon as Digna Sancuevas
- Yogo Singh as Andres Alegre
- Marx Topacio as Guillermo Alegre
- Alex Castro as Anthony Figueras
- Twinkle Dy as Twinkle
- Sharmaine Suarez as Daisy Torrecampo
- Tess Antonio as Sylvia "Ibyang"
- Erika Padilla as Lou
- Via Veloso as Susan Mendez
- Simon Ibarra as Cordelio Capili
- Jerry O'Harra as Dr. Carlos Buenafe
Guest cast
- Lollie Mara as Doña Carmen
- Beauty Gonzalez as Edna
- Shey Bustamante as Emery
- Peter Serrano as Enrique de Dios
- Phoemela Barranda as Yvette
- Carlo Romero as Jacob
- Crispin Pineda as Mang Ben
- Jovic Monsod as Basti Montemayor
- Paul Jake Castillo as Adam de Grue
- Ynna Asistio as Eula
- Vangie Martelle as Shane
- Benjamin De Guzman as Edwin
- Archie Alemania as Rex
- Zeppi Borromeo as Mac
- Jose Sarasola as Gio
- Jaycee Parker as Frances
- Mike Lloren as Roi
- Jeffrey Santos as Body Guard
- Tetchie Agbayani as Bettina Delaver
- Dominic Ochoa as Manuel B. Alegre
- Alexa Ilacad as young Maria Mercedes
- Belle Mariano as young Rosario
- John Manalo as young Guillermo
- John Bermundo as young Clavio
- Carlo Lacana as young Luis
Soundtrack
- Maria Mercedes - Jessy Mendiola
- Siege Towers (No Choir) - Audiomachine
- María Mercedes - Thalía
Reception
| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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Maria Mercedes was a trending topic on Twitter on September 22, 2013 when the lead stars Mendiola, Cuenca and Abalos guested in the comedy talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice. Meanwhile, during the grand presscon held at Pattio Ibarra on September 27, 2013, one of its cast member Devon Seron, who plays the role of Maria Mercedes' younger sister "Rosario", was the No. 1 Trending topic with hashtag #DevonSeronAsRosarioAlegreInMM.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Maria Mercedes Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ↑ "'Maria Mercedes' remake to air on ABS-CBN". ABS CBN News. June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Jessy Mendiola is Maria Mercedes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 14, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): October 7, 2013 – Monday
- ↑ "'Maria Mercedes in Kapamilya Forum, Devon Seron trended no. 1". July 27, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.