''Marimar'' 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 ...

romance 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 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and

Mac Alejandre McArthur C. Alejandre (born December 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television director, as well as the head of TV5's artist management division "Talent5" (TV5 Talent Center). Filmography Featured films Television *'' Ikaw na Sana'' (1997� ...

, it stars

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...

in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on August 13, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 14, 2008 with a total of 155 episodes.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Marimar Perez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama * Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez ;Supporting cast * Katrina Halili as Angelika Santibañez / Angelika Aldama *

Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, TV host, politician, and épée Fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Leyte's 4th congressional di ...

as Renato Santibañez * Jestoni Alarcon as Gustavo Aldama *

Rita Avila Rita Ávila (born September 20, 1964) is a Filipino actress and author. Career She is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as ''Stella Magtanggol'' (1992) and ''Tatlo, Magkasalo'' (1998) and ''The Flor Contemplacion Story'' (1 ...

as Lupita Aldama * Boboy Garovillo as Padre Porres *

Leo Martinez Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1945) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has chi ...

as Pancho Perez * Caridad Sanchez as Cruz Perez * Bing Loyzaga as Esperanza Aldama * Michael V. as Fulgoso's voice * Nigel as Fulgoso * Manilyn Reynes as Corazon *

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978, in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails fro ...

as Nicandro Mejia * Sheena Halili as Monica * Bianca King as Natalia Montenegro * Marky Lopez as Arturo *

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 Fifi's voice / a wedding guest * Nadine Samonte as Innocencia Arcega * Mike Tan as Choi * Mel Kimura as Perfecta ;Recurring cast * Arthur Solinap as Diego * Marvin Agustin as Rodolfo San Jinez * Francheska Salcedo as Cruzita Aldama–Santibañez * Dino Guevarra as Antonio * Carmina Villarroel as Rhia Concepcion * Lani Mercado as Vanessa Mae Cruz * Hayden Kho, Jr. as Hayden Miranda * Paolo Paraiso as Carlitos Solis * Shermaine Santiago as Brenda * Victor Aliwalas as Adrian Alasco * K Brosas as Rowena * Pocholo Montes as Vitug * Raquel Montessa as Leonor Arcega * Joseph Ison as Rodrigo * Mike Gayoso as Angelika's bodyguard ;Guest cast *

Ella Cruz Gabriela Annjane "Ella" Umali Cruz (; born August 17, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy drama ''Aryana (TV series), Aryana''. Career She started her career on GMA Network in 2006, her first proje ...

as younger Marimar * Nicole Dulalia as younger Angelika *

Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Gar ...

as Augusto Aldama * Pilar Pilapil as Dolores Aldama *

Cristine Reyes Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989) is a Filipino actress. She has been dubbed as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.05 billion, making her one o ...

as Kim Chan * Irma Adlawan as Selva * Soliman Cruz as Berto * Bruno Folster as Bruno * Gwen Garci as Olga * Ailyn Luna as Cecilla * Jan Marini as a DSWD officer * Kirby de Jesus as a mental hospital patient * Joanne Quintas as Jemma * Ronnie Lazaro as Jose * Chelsea Salcedo as Cruzita * Wilma V. Galvante as a wedding guest *

Lily Monteverde Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde (19 August 1938 – 4 August 2024), known as Mother Lily and professionally credited as Lily Yu Monteverde, was a Chinese Filipino film producer and businesswoman. Monteverde was one of the first Filipina movie produc ...

as a wedding guest * Consoliza Laguardia as a wedding guest * German Moreno as a wedding guest * Douglas Quijano as a wedding guest * Ricky Reyes as a wedding guest * Marky Cielo as a wedding guest * LJ Reyes as a wedding guest *

Arci Muñoz Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz (born January 12, 1989) is a Filipino actress, singer, beauty queen and Air Force reservist. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergea ...

as a wedding guest * Annette Gozon-Abrogar as a wedding guest * Tim Yap as a wedding guest *

Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion "Regine" Ansong Velasquez-Alcasid ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...

as a wedding singer *

Ogie Alcasid Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in fi ...

as a wedding singer

Development

'' Marimar'' is a 1994 Mexican television series starring

Thalía Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda (; born 26 August 1971), known mononymously as Thalía, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actress. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Latin Pop", she is considered one of the most ...

, broadcast by

Televisa Grupo Televisa, S.A.B., simply known as Televisa, is a Mexican telecommunications and broadcasting company. A major Latin American mass media corporation, it often presents itself as the largest producer of Spanish-language content. In April ...

. It later aired in the Philippines on March 11, 1996 through

Radio Philippines Network Radio Philippines Network, Inc. (RPN) is a Philippine Media of the Philippines, television and radio company based in Quezon City. It is currently owned through majority share by Nine Media Corporation of the ALC Group of Companies; along wi ...

Casting

The contract with Televisa for the rights stipulated that

should start the series in 2007. The lead role was originally offered to actress

Angel Locsin Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolad ...

, which the actress rejected. The network was prompted to host auditions for the lead role. On March 13, 2008, a video of the fifteen actresses – Bianca King, Nadine Samonte, Jennylyn Mercado, Ryza Cenon,

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 ...

, LJ Reyes,

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 ...

, Camille Prats, Pauleen Luna, Katrina Halili, Valerie Concepcion, Nancy Castiglione, Cheska Garcia and Karylle, who all auditioned for the role of Marimar was leaked on

YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in ...

. The role eventually went to

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2007 in

Zambales Zambales, officially the Province of Zambales (; ; ; ; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Regions of the Philippines, region. Its capital is Iba, Zambales, Iba, which is located in t ...

. Filming concluded in March 2008.

Farewell special

A farewell special, "Marimar... Isang Pasasalamat" aired on March 9, 2008.

Ratings

According to

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, or AGB Nielsen Philippines, under The Nielsen Company is a global leader in audience measurement, market research firms, and data analytics, with a focus on media in the Phi ...

' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Marimar'' earned a 36.6% rating. The final episode scored a 52.6% rating which is the series' highest rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{Inés Rodena 2007 Philippine television series debuts 2008 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romance television series Philippine television series based on Mexican television series Philippine television series based on telenovelas Television series about revenge Television shows set in the Philippines