''Rhodora X'' is a 2014

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

thriller series broadcast by

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. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition '' StarStruck'' in 2003. M ...

in the title role. It premiered on January 27, 2014, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 30, 2014, with a total of 88 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Rhodora Ferrer-Vasquez / Roxanne Ferrer-Vasquez / Rowena ;Supporting cast *

Yasmien Kurdi Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (; born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she f ...

as Angela Ferrer-Aquino *

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino actor. Mark Herras won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', '' Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and played one of ...

as Joaquin Vasquez *

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career Fernandez first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the ...

as Nico Ledesma *

Frank Magalona Francis Michael Arroyo Magalona Jr., better known as simply Frank Magalona is a Filipino actor and rapper. Biography He was born December 19, 1987, in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of rapper Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo-Magalona. He ...

as Santiago "Santi" Vasquez *

Vaness del Moral Martha Vanessa Antonio del Moral-Kier, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral-Kier (born May 23, 1988), is a Filipino actress, dancer, and singer. She started her showbiz career through the interactive reality television show, '' S ...

as Pia Sales-Alcantara *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for ''The Manila Times'', Polintan's film career began in 1988, when h ...

as Derick Ferrer *

Glydel Mercado Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975), known professionally as Glydel Mercado, is a Filipino singer and actress. She began her career in the late 1980s through the variety show '' That's Entertainment'' and has since played suppor ...

as Lourdes Sales-Ferrer * Lollie Mara as Carmencita "Cita" Vasquez *

Irma Adlawan Irma Santonil Adlawan (born March 7, 1962) is a Filipino stage, television and film actress. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Independent Cinema''” for her acting prowess and exceptional contribution to the Philippine film industry. Adla ...

as Vivian Bautista *

Boots Anson-Roa Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post- ...

as Amparo "Panchang" Sales ;Guest cast *

Rez Cortez Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director. Acting career Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in ''Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim''. ...

as a kidnapper * Kiel Rodriguez as a kidnapper * Gene Padilla as Peter * Krista Miller as Tricia *

Carlo Gonzales Jose Carlo Dela Cruz González (born August 14, 1983) better known for his stage name Carlo Gonzales, is a Filipino actor who joined '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. Filmography Filmography Television References E ...

as a bar customer * Ken Chan as Ryan Ledesma * Rafa Siguion-Reyna as a bar manager *

Ervic Vijandre John Ervic Manalo Vijandre (born January 26, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player, actor, model, and politician. As a basketball player, he plays for the Marikina Shoemasters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). A ...

as Ferdinand "Ferds" Salazar *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipino actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lor ...

as a lawyer *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (; born January 21, 1988), professionally known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing various roles in television and mainstream, independent, and sociopolitica ...

as a prisoner *

Martin del Rosario Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of '' Pin ...

as Martin Aquino * Kyle Ocampo as younger Angela *

Ar Angel Aviles Ar Angel Aviles (born October 13, 2003) is a Filipino actress, known for ''Magpakailanman'' and ''Destiny Rose''. The first Philippine TV series that she first appeared in GMA Network, GMA was ''Rhodora X'' which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras ...

as younger Rhodora *

Therese Malvar Therese Martin Alcala Malvar (born September 16, 2000) is a Filipino actress. Personal life and acting career Malvar is the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal. She is the daughter of s ...

as younger Roxanne * Antone Luis Limgengco * Sarah Lopez *

Phytos Ramirez Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez, is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the ''Encanta ...

as Danny

Production

Principal photography commenced in November 2013. On January 27, 2014, Actress

was stung by a jellyfish during filming.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Rhodora X'' earned a 15.8% rating. The final episode scored an 18.9% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

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