Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka (International title: Misery / transl. You Suffer) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1986 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eighth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Katrina Halili, Dennis Trillo and Iwa Moto. It premiered on May 12, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Maging Akin Ka Lamang and worldwide on December 3, 2008 on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on August 29, 2008 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Una Kang Naging Akin in its timeslot.
| Magdusa Ka | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | Misery |
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Magdusa Ka (1986) by Pablo Gomez |
| Written by | Aloy Adlawan |
| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Opening theme | "Kahit Magdusa Pa" by Luke Mijares |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25-35 minutes |
| Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | May 12 – August 29, 2008 |
The series was nominated at the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Katrina Halili as Christine Salvador Doliente-Henson
- Dennis Trillo as Rodolfo "Rod" Henson
- Iwa Moto as Millet Calpito
- Supporting cast
- Rita Avila as Victoria "Toyang" Salvador
- Gardo Versoza as Bernardo Doliente
- Liza Lorena as Perla Doliente
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Olivia Doliente
- Ana Capri as Hedy
- Emilio Garcia as Gerry Henson
- Gabby Eigenmann as Roland Henson
- Rich Asuncion as Violy
- Prince Stefan as Sonny
- Luz Valdez as Aling Bebang
- Guest cast
- Deborah Sun as Amanda
- Anton Bernardo as Victor
- Karla Estrada as Metring
- Blue Mark Roces as James
- Shirley Dalton as Lani
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Magdusa Ka earned a 24.3% rating.[1] While the final episode scored a 24% rating.[2]
References
- "Maging Akin ends on top, Magdusa Ka debuts at No. 1". May 13, 2008. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Santiago, Erwin (September 2, 2008). "TV Ratings (Aug. 29-Sept. 1): "Magdusa Ka" ends with a bang, "Una Kang Naging Akin" opens strongly". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
External links
- Magdusa Ka on IMDb