''Dwarfina'' is a 2011

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 ...

romance fantasy series broadcast by

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. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero (born February 14, 1985) known professionally as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network represented by Alice Talents Agency in Paris, France and Direct ...

in the title role. It premiered on January 10, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 6, 2011 with a total of 83 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Dwarfina / Yna / Fina ;Supporting cast *

Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born May 12, 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor. He is known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, '' My Husband's Lover'', Juan C ...

as Lyndon *

Janice de Belen Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen (), is a Filipino actress. She is dubbed as the "Queen of Horror-Drama" in the Philippines for her acting and portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror ...

as Marissa *

Cris Villanueva Krishnamurti Villanueva (born May 23, 1971) is a Filipino actor. He was a former matinee idol in the late 1980s. He was a cast member of '' That's Entertainment'', a youth-oriented talent and variety show now defunct in the Philippines. Career V ...

as Kardo *

Chanda Romero Chanda Josefa Valenzuela Romero-Alejandrino (born February 26, 1954) is a Filipino actress. She started in 1972 and was still active until today. She first started in 1972 in the film ''Kundoktora'' with Vilma Santos which was shown at the ...

as Selya *

Mark Bautista Mark Arazo Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search ''Star for a Night'' where he placed third behi ...

as Estong *

Iwa Moto Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name , is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent s ...

as Lucille *

Kylie Padilla Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla (; born 25 January 1993) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is the daughter of actor Robin Padilla and Liezl Sicangco. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network. Early life Kylie Nicole Sica ...

as Chloe *

Derrick Monasterio Derrick Leander Monasterio (born August 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is the son of former Filipina actress Tina Monasterio. Early life and education Derrick Leander Monasterio was born on August 1, 1995 in Quezon ...

as Darius * Yogo Singh as Buddy *

Jestoni Alarcon Anthony Jesus Solero Alarcon (born January 10, 1964), known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal from 2004 to 2007. In 20 ...

as Dito Calixto *

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 Dita Aviana * Angelika Dela Cruz as Romera * Emilio Garcia as Hulyanto *

Pauleen Luna Marie Pauleen Javier Luna-Sotto (born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress. She was a regular host of the long-running Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' since 2005, where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng. C ...

as Gwendina *

Tony Mabesa Antonio "Tony" Ocampo Mabesa ONA (January 27, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was a Filipino stage director, film and television actor, and professor. With a career spanning over 70 years, he was a founding father of Philippine university theater and ...

as Nuno Umberto *

Will Devaughn William Devaughn Stumpf (born February 27, 1982) is a Filipino people, Filipino-Germany, German-United States, American Model (person), commercial model and actor. Early life Devaughn was born in Germany. His biological father is of mixed Filip ...

as Elvin * Gerard Pizarras as Marcell *

Bearwin Meily Bearwin Meily is a Filipino comedian actor, TV host and a vlogger. Early career He started his career in 1995 as an extra in the top-rating sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' in ABS-CBN and eventually became part of the regular cast until the show en ...

as Willy *

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 Kamila *

Mico Aytona Mico Aytona is a Filipino actor, singer and dancer. Personal life Aytona is the eldest son of Felix and Leslie Aytona. He has two younger siblings Marco and Fiona. Filmography Television Film Awards and nominations Notes References ...

as Dwentukin * Leah Scarlet Boises as Hilda ;Guest cast *

Lani Mercado Lani Mercado-Revilla (; born Jesusa Victoria Garcia Hernandez-Bautista; April 13, 1968) is a Filipino actress and politician serving as representative of Cavite's 2nd district, which comprises only the city of Bacoor, from 2010 to 2016. Pers ...

as Andrea * Glenda Garcia as Susan * John Apacible as Andong *

Lloyd Samartino Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1960) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Samartino's mother is Carmen Soriano, an actress and singer. Samartino's wife was Jo Ramos, a singer and daughter of former Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos. Th ...

as Orland * Junyka Santarin as younger Fina / Dwarfina * Nathaniel Britt as younger Lyndon * Christine Joy De Guzman as younger Lucille * Scott Murthy McKenzel as younger Elvin * Jhiz Deocardez as younger Dwentukin * Edelweise Tuaven as younger Gwendina * Princess Gamboa as younger Dita * Lala Tan as younger Kamila *

Bella Flores Remedios Papa Dancel (February 27, 1929 – May 19, 2013), commonly known as Bella Flores, was a Filipino actress whose career spanned over six decades. Known primarily for her villainess roles in film and television, she has received eight FA ...

as Flora * Jaya as Lelang Gorya *

Fabio Ide Fabio Ide (born December 26, 1987) is a Brazilian actor in the Philippines. Ide is in ''D'Survivors'' with Akihiro Sato (model), Akihiro Sato and Daniel Matsunaga. Early life A native of São Paulo, Brazil, Fabio Ide was born on 26 December 1987 ...

as Dwenstein / Dwendelstilskin *

Sheena Halili Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered P ...

as Sabrina *

Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa Mae Ocampo Quinto (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television presenter, producer and model. Known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, she has been cited as a notable figure in Philip ...

as Dwenkikay

Production

Principal photography commenced in December 2010.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Dwarfina'' earned a 15.4% rating.

References

External links

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