''Anna Liza'' is a

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 ...

series broadcast by GMA Radio-Television Arts. Directed by Gil C. Soriano, it stars

Julie Vega Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo (21 May 1968 – 6 May 1985), better known by her stage name Julie Vega (), was a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model. She remains very popular in her native Philippines, years after her death at the peak ...

in the title role. It premiered on February 4, 1980 as the network's first primetime drama series. The series concluded on May 10, 1985. A

remake A remake is a film, television series, video game, song or similar form of entertainment that is based upon and retells the story of an earlier production in the same medium—e.g., a "new version of an existing film". A remake tells the same s ...

aired in 2013.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Anna Liza Santiago ;Supporting cast *

Alicia Alonzo Germelina Viana Hernandez (born June 1, 1946), better known by her stage name Alicia Alonzo, is a Filipino actress in movies and television in the Philippines. She is the sister of action star Anthony Alonzo. Career She was a flight attendant ...

as Isabel Santiago * Augusto Victa as Lazaro Santiago * Daria Ramirez as Stella / Adela * Valen Miranda as Ronnie *

Robert Arevalo Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born Robert Francisco Ylagan; May 6, 1938 – August 10, 2023) was a veteran Filipino film and television actor. Early life Robert Arevalo was born as Robert Francisco Ylagan in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental on May 6, 1 ...

as Greg *

Renato del Prado Renato del Prado (January 26, 1940 – November 1, 2013) was a Filipino film actor. Early life Born Renato Natividad-Mateo on January 26, 1940 in Manila. Personal life He was married with 6 children. His youngest son, Janus is also both a film ...

as Guido *

Rey Abellana Reynante Hofileña Abellana (; born September 2, 1962), professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series '' Anna Liza'' in the 1980s. Abellana appeared in films ...

as PJ * Digna Kiocho as Cathy * Leni Santos as Arlene *

Roderick Paulate Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and former politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...

as Ricky *

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, producer, and director. Dubbed as the "''King of Philippine Teleseryes''", he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and ...

as Glenn Laxamana * Suzanne Gonzales as Lilian *

Delia Razon Delia Razon (born Lucy May Grytz Reyes; August 8, 1930 – March 15, 2025) was a Filipino actress born to a German father and a Spanish Filipina mother, who made her debut in 1949 in the LVN Pictures' ''Krus na Bituin''. Doña Narcisa de Leon ...

as PJ's mother * Edgar Mande as Lester * Alvin Canon as Rocky *

Melissa Mendez Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress. Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film ''Kalakal'' (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, ''Hilot'' (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was dir ...

as Melissa * Tony Carrion as Glenn's father *

Gloria Romero Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (December 16, 1933 – January 25, 2025), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), was an American-born Filipino actress. Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she appeared in over 250 motion pictures and t ...

as Glenn's mother * Mitos Canon as Mitos ;Recurring cast * Ester Chavez *

Anita Linda Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and had done close to 400 motion pictures. A romantic lead in her early years, she gained wides ...

as Munda *

Celia Rodriguez Cecilia Rodriguez (March 17, 1938) is a Filipino actress. She has since been referred to as "The Original Glamorous Movie Star" for her acting prowess and longevity. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FA ...

* Raquel Montesa * Lina Pusing * Gloria Ilagan *

Marissa Delgado Maria Epifania Garcia Boyle, better known by her stage name Marissa Delgado, is a Filipino actress. She has appeared in nearly 90 films from 1965 up to present. She is the mother of former character actor Kevin Delgado and commercial model Avo ...

as Elvie * Liezl Martinez * Sugar Benedicto as Sugar *

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes (born Manilyn Villamor Reynes on April 27, 1972), professionally known as Manilyn Reynes, is a multi-awarded Filipina actress, singer and television presenter. She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the St ...

Aiko Melendez Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez (), is a Filipino actress and politician. She currently serves as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022, a position she previousl ...

* Bobi Mercado * Rocco Montalban as Abet *

Dina Bonnevie Geraldyn "Dina" Schaer Bonnevie (, formerly Sotto, Penson, and Savellano; born January 27, 1962) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Award, FAMAS Awa ...

Production

The series was based on the eponymously radio drama series in

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in the 1970s, created by Rey Benedicto and Raynee Salgado. ''Anna Liza'' premiered in 1980 under a direction by Gil C. Soriano, and became one of the most popular drama series at the time. The series abruptly ended due to Julie Vega's sudden death, resulting in the serial having incomplete storylines.

Ratings

The final episode of ''Anna Liza'' a 54% rating from PSRC on its final episode.

Remake

In 2013,

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remade Bas-Lag is a fictional universe in which several of China Miéville's novels are set. Bas-Lag is a world where both magic (referred to as thaumaturgy) and steampunk technology exist, and where many intelligent races live. This world and the nove ...

''Anna Liza'' after the rights to the said drama series was bought from its original director, Gil C. Soriano.

Andrea Brillantes Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza (born March 12, 2003), known professionally as Andrea Brillantes (), is a Filipino actress, singer and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the sketch comedy show '' Goin' Bu ...

played the lead role.

References

External links

* 1980 Philippine television series debuts 1985 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Television series about children Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-drama-tv-prog-stub