Kakambal ni Eliana
Kakambal ni Eliana (International title: Eliana's Twin / transl. Twin of Eliana) is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Roderick Lindayag, it stars Kim Rodriguez. It premiered on April 15, 2013 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Forever and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on August 23, 2013 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy in its timeslot.
| Kakambal ni Eliana | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Eliana's Twin |
| Genre | |
| Developed by | Des Garbes Severino |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Roderick Lindayag |
| Creative director(s) | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Kim Rodriguez |
| Opening theme | "Kung Alam Mo Lang" by Maricris Garcia |
| Composer(s) | Dodgie Simoun |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 93 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Jojo T. Aleta |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Cinematography | Patrick Jess Ferrer |
| 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 15 – August 23, 2013 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Premise
The story revolves around the life of Eliana, a girl who was born with a black snake attached to her back. The reptile wraps itself around her hand every time she experience extreme emotions like sadness or anger. She spends her life hidden in a basement, until she manages to get away. In the process, she strives to find out the truth about herself and her family.
She will eventually discover new things and meet people that will eventually change her life. In the outside world, she meets new friends and two of them, Gabo and Julian fall in love with her. Gabo is a street-smart lad who accepts Eliana for who she is, while Julian is a fashion photographer who is bewildered by Eliana's beauty, not knowing that she has a snake twin. However, she also meets her rival, Margarita, who is Julian's model-girlfriend and unknown to everyone, her half sister.[1]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Kim Rodriguez as Isabella Eliana Cascavel-Dominguez[2]
- Kristofer Martin as Gabriel "Gabo" Santillan
- Supporting cast
- Jean Garcia as Isabel "Bel" Cascavel-Dominguez (formerly Monteverde)
- Jomari Yllana as Emmanuel "Eman" Dominguez
- Chynna Ortaleza as Minerva
- Enzo Pineda as Julian de Vera[3]
- Lexi Fernandez as Margarita "Marga" Dominguez
- Leo Martinez as Eddie Cascavel
- Eva Darren as Aurora Cascavel
- Sherwin Revister as the voice of Naja
- Recurring cast
- Antonio Aquitania as Sebastian "Basti" Monteverde
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Nora Dominguez
- Carlene Aguilar as Angie De Vera
- Jay-R as Nathan De Vera
- Ernie Garcia as Samuel Dominguez
- Carmen Soriano as Henrietta Monteverde
- Mosang as Tetay
- Rez Cortez as Prof. Banal
- Aicelle Santos as Kate Banal
- Sue Prado as Cora
- Anette Samin as Claire Cascavel
- Marnie Lapuz as Mrs. San Jose
Production and development
Screenwriter, Des Garbes Severino conceptualized and developed the series in mid-2011, initially titled as "Serpentina".[4][5] The idea for the series is inspired from the urban myth—that has been around since the 80's—about the daughter of a mall owner who has a snake twin and dwells in a secret room/basement of the mall.[6] The title later change to Kakambal ni Eliana.
February 11, 2013 the four main characters underwent "snake workshop" with two Mexican black kingsnakes.[7] The drill required them to get familiarized with all the snake species.[8]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kakambal ni Eliana earned a 12.2% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 17.3% rating.[10]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Kakambal ni Eliana | Nominated | [11] |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11738/Kim-Rodriguezs-character-has-a-twin-snake-in-%3Cem%3EKakambal-ni-Eliana%3C/1
- http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/entertainment/2013/04/11/enzo-shifts-heavy-drama-277146
- http://www.pep.ph/news/37453/Kapuso-tween-star-Kim-Komatsu-to-be-launched-in-the-afternoon-telefantasya-Serpentina
- http://www.philstar.com/pang-movies/2013/02/13/908200/na-excite-kaya-biglang-kumalat-agad-mark-bautista-nagladlad-na-ng
- http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/27843/urban-legends
- http://entertainment.inquirer.net/106979/young-kapuso-star-may-get-a-pet-snake-when-series-is-over
- http://www.pinoyparazzi.com/anak-ng-dating-viva-hot-babe-zarah-lopez-delikado-na-ang-lagay-sa-dengue/
- Tuazon, Nikko (April 18, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (April 15 to 16): Indio closes in on Ina Kapatid Anak". Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- Tuazon, Nikko (August 30, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (August 19 to 25, 2013): Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala ends with 24.9 percent; 24 Oras was most-watched primetime program". Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". Retrieved April 28, 2020.