Dyesebel (2008 TV series)
Dyesebel is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on April 28, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Kamandag and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on October 17, 2008 with a total of 125 episodes. It was replaced by Gagambino in its timeslot.
| Dyesebel | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Dyesebel by Mars Ravelo |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Jean Garcia |
| Opening theme | "Ang Aking Mundo" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Ending theme | "Siya na Nga Kaya?" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Composer(s) | Danny Tan |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 125 + 1 special |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Producer(s) | Cheryl Ching-Sy |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | April 28 – October 17, 2008 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Dyesebel (2014) |
Premise
Dyesebel is a mermaid who will fall in love with Fredo. She must also stop the cruelties of her four adversaries: Ava, Berbola, Dyangga and Betty.[1]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Marian Rivera as Dyesebel Montemayor-Legaspi / Isabel[2]
- Dingdong Dantes as Fredo Legaspi
- Supporting cast
- Michelle Madrigal as Berbola
- Alfred Vargas as Erebus
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Amafura
- Jean Garcia as Lucia Montemayor / Ava Legaspi
- Bianca King as Betty Salcedo
- Mylene Dizon as Dyangga
- Ricky Davao as Juan Legaspi
- Lotlot de Leon as Banak
- Luis Alandy as Gildo Villarama
- Marco Alcaraz as Usaro
- Teri Onor as Akirang
- Paolo Ballesteros as Bukanding
- Aljur Abrenica as Paolo Legaspi
- Kris Bernal as Shiela Mae Legaspi / Shiela Mae Montemayor
- Hero Angeles as Mark
- Nanette Inventor as Guada
- Robert Villar as Buboy
- Chanda Romero as Felicia Montemayor
- Guest cast
- Wendell Ramos as Florentino "Tino" Montemayor
- Vaness del Moral as Sosira
- Filiberto Nepomuceno as Butete
- Charlotte Hermoso as Jelay
- Ryan Yllana as Leo
- Philip Lazaro as Charity
- Mariz Ricketts as Melba
- Jackie Rice as Arana[3]
- Fayatollah as Lady Dee
- KC Hollmann as Gildo's secretary
- Mang Enriquez as Mike
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Ernesto Montemayor
- Andrea del Rosario as Vivian Montemayor
- Kevin Santos as Fonsy
- Angel Estrada as Vicky
- Matt Ranillo III as Enrico Salcedo
- Jen Rosendahl as Vivian's friend
- Elizabeth Ramsey as Pearls' mother
- Joseph Marco as Joseph
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dyesebel earned a 44.9% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 41.1% rating.[5]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[6] | Most Popular Television Program | Dyesebel | Won |
| Most Popular TV Director | Joyce Bernal | Won |
References
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "Pilot episode of GMA-7's "Dyesebel" airs on April 28". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- Marian Rivera refuses to talk about her rumored lovelife pep.ph
- Jackie Rice gets another chance; joins the cast of "Dyesebel" pep.ph
- Santiago, Erwin (April 29, 2008). "TV Ratings (April 25-28): "Dyesebel" pilot episode swims its way to the top". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): "Gagambino" continues winning tradition of "Dyesebel"". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.