LaLola (Philippine TV Series)
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''LaLola'' 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 ...
fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...
comedy Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greec ...
series broadcast by
GMA Network GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), ...
. The series is based on a 2007 Argentine television series of the same title. Directed by
Dominic Zapata Dominic Zapata (born February 14, 1971), is a Filipino television and film director. He is a graduate of the De La Salle University and Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati. He took up AB Communication Arts and BSC Marketing Management (CAM-MMG ...
and
Jun Lana Rodolfo "Jun" Robles Lana Jr. (born October 10, 1972) is a Filipino filmmaker. The winner of 11 Palanca Awards for Literature, he became the youngest member of the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2015, he directed the actual one-shot film, ...
, it stars
Rhian Ramos Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (born October 3, 1990), known as Rhian Ramos (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. Life and career Rhian Denise Ramos Howell was born in Makati on October 3, 1990 to Gareth H ...
and
JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...
. It premiered on October 13, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 6, 2009 with a total of 85 episodes.


Premise

Lazaro "Lalo" Lobregat is the president of Distelleria Lobregat. He is regarded as the metro's most eligible bachelor not to mention, a heartbreaker. He is a little bit insensitive about some things especially about the feelings of
women A woman is an adult female human. Before adulthood, a female child or adolescent is referred to as a girl. Typically, women are of the female sex and inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent, and women with functional u ...
. There is still a bit of conscience in him, but he is too preoccupied to notice his "inner good" because of his cool cars and hot chicks. But when his ex-fling Ada Romina killed herself because of him, everything in his perfect life will change. Sera Romina, Ada's sister is furious. All she knows is that he must pay. Unknown to Lalo, Sera and Ada are
babaylan Filipino shamans, commonly known as (also ''balian'' or , among many other names), were shamans of the various ethnic groups of the pre-colonial Philippine islands. These shamans specialized in communicating, appeasing, or harnessing the sp ...
s, magical beings that could conjure curses and spells with the power of the moon. With a cursed kiss from Sera, Lalo changes into a woman in a snap. Since nobody will believe his overnight sex change, except for his closet gay best friend Gary, he passes himself as Lola, Lalo's steady girlfriend, to which everyone has a hard time believing. With a new body, he finds out how hard it is to be a woman, experiencing the same
chauvinism Chauvinism ( ) is the unreasonable belief in the superiority or dominance of one's own group or people, who are seen as strong and virtuous, while others are considered weak, unworthy, or inferior. The ''Encyclopaedia Britannica'' describes it ...
he used to inflict on women. With each passing day, every inch of Lalo starts to fade, physically and emotionally, and starts to develop real female characteristics like
menstruation Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and Mucous membrane, mucosal tissue from the endometrium, inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized ...
. As if that's not hard enough, she starts to develop feelings to Lalo's office mate and complete opposite, Facundo Diaz. He also discovers the deep dark secrets of Distelleria Lobregat and his identity, not to mention an angry babaylan magically trying to destroy her even more.


Cast and characters

;Lead cast *
JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...
as Facundo Diaz *
Rhian Ramos Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (born October 3, 1990), known as Rhian Ramos (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. Life and career Rhian Denise Ramos Howell was born in Makati on October 3, 1990 to Gareth H ...
as Lolita "Lola" P. Diaz ;Supporting cast *
Eddie Garcia Eduardo "Eddie" Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 21, 2019), colloquially known as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, and filmmaker. Widely regarded as the greatest Filipino actor of all time, Garcia appeared in nearly ...
as Aguirre Lobregat *
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 Griselda Lobregat *
Marvin Agustin Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan (born January 29, 1979), known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur. Early life He was born Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan in Paco, Manila, in January 29, 1979. Coming from a poor ...
as Gaston S. Lobregat * Angelika dela Cruz as Sabrina Starr *
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 Vicky *
Wendell Ramos Carlino Xavier Reyes Ramos (; born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the GMA Network comedy show ''Bubble Gang''. Career Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the ca ...
as Lazaro "Lalo" Lobregat *
Marky Cielo Mark Angelo "Marky" Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008) was a Filipino actor and dancer. The first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz, he rose to prominence after winning the third season of the reality talent competition '' S ...
as Billy Lobregat *
Keempee de Leon Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez. Career He started his career in the entertai ...
as Graciano "Gary" T. Fuentebella *
Jay R Gaudencio Sillona III (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-AmericanRicky Lo (April 11, 2004)Jay R: The Heart of The Hunk, ''The Philippine Star'' singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and model. In 2003, ...
as Pato *
Eula Valdez Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdez (), is a Filipino actress and singer, best known for her prominent role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice ...
as Susanna F. Lobregat *
Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia "Lovi" Moran Poe (born February 11, 1991) is a Filipino actress and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: '' Bakekang'' (2006) as Kr ...
as Julia Fuentebella *
Gladys Reyes Gladys Reyes-Sommereux (born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress, television presenter, entrepreneur, and comedian. She began a career as a child actress after joining Little Miss Philippines in 1984 and rose to fame after playing "Clara," ...
as Iris Diaz * Patricia Ysmael as Sera / Soledad *
Ana Capri Ynfane Avanica (born April 24, 1979), known professionally as Ana Capri, is a Filipino actress. Career In 1996, Capri made her screen debut in ''Virgin People 2'', directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, where she acted alongside Sunshine Cruz, Sharma ...
as Oreng *
Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...
as Matias *
Isabel Granada Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto Ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer and Isabel Villarama, a ...
as Tala Romina *
Melanie Marquez Mimilanie "Melanie" Laurel Marquez (; born 16 July 1964) is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 1979. Career Pageant career Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979 M ...
as Garganta ;Guest cast *
Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, in ...
as Sera Romina *
Ian Veneracion Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer. Career His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's '' That's Entertainment'', h ...
as Emilio Lobregat *
Jewel Mische Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische-Kurzer (born 29 June 1990) is a Filipino people, Filipino former model and actress. Biography Although born in Manila Mische grew up in Bocaue, Bulacan. Her father is of German people, German-Spanish people, Spani ...
as Ada Romina


Ratings

According to
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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''LaLola'' earned a 35.8% rating. The final episode scored a 40% rating.


References


External links

* 2008 Philippine television series debuts 2009 Philippine television series endings Fiction about body swapping Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romantic comedy television series Philippine television series based on non-Philippine television series Television series directed by Dominic Zapata Television shows set in Metro Manila {{Philippines-comedy-tv-prog-stub