Mara Clara
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Mara Clara is a Filipino
primetime television
drama that was boned ABS-CBN
which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23
and Kapamilya Channel, both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. It is based on a novel of the same title by Emil Cruz Jr. It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema
in 1996.
This soap opera made Judy Ann Santos
the "Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera" and Gladys Reyes
as "Primera Kontrabida" on Philippine television.
The series originally aired at 2:30 p.m. until January 27, 1995. On January 30, 1995, it went to a 2:00 p.m. timeslot. On July 1, 1996, it moved to a primetime slot until it ended in 1997.
A 2010 remake
, starring Kathryn Bernardo
as Mara and Julia Montes as Clara, aired in ABS-CBN from October 25, 2010 to June 3, 2011.
The good-natured del Valle couple takes in Mara as a servant and decides to spend for her education not knowing that she is their real daughter. Gary, who is actually a gang/syndicate leader, approves of the idea that Mara lives with the del Valles to extort money. Clara makes life for Mara difficult. But, as time progresses, they found their true sun in the spotlights, damages are paid, and now they all know where they stand.
. On the adaptation, the only cast changed was the character of Gary Davis who was portrayed by Eruel Tongco in the television, and was played by William Martinez in the movie due to the former's death from a car accident in 1996.
is slated for the role of Mara, with Julia Montes as Clara.
and Kapamilya Channel (internationally) through 2008.
Philippine drama
Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...
primetime television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
drama that was boned ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
and Kapamilya Channel, both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. It is based on a novel of the same title by Emil Cruz Jr. It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
in 1996.
This soap opera made Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
the "Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera" and Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes-Sommereux, or Gladys Reyes-Roxas , is a Filipina actress best known for her role as "Clara," the antagonist to "Mara" from the 90's ABS-CBN hit teleserye, Mara Clara.-Background:...
as "Primera Kontrabida" on Philippine television.
The series originally aired at 2:30 p.m. until January 27, 1995. On January 30, 1995, it went to a 2:00 p.m. timeslot. On July 1, 1996, it moved to a primetime slot until it ended in 1997.
A 2010 remake
Mara Clara (2010 TV series)
Mara Clara is a Philippine television drama which aired on ABS-CBN from 2010 to 2011. It is a remake is based on the 1992 original television series of the same name.-Adaptation:...
, starring Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria M. Bernardo is a Filipina actress. Best known for her role as "Mara" with Julia Montes as "Clara". Kathryn is currently a contract artist of Star Magic.-Television:-Movies:-External links:...
as Mara and Julia Montes as Clara, aired in ABS-CBN from October 25, 2010 to June 3, 2011.
Synopsis
Mara and Clara were switched at birth in the nursery when they were born, and the details of this event were recorded by Kardo, a hospital staff, in his diary. Mara lived as the poor daughter of the couple Susan and Gary David and Clara, their real daughter, was brought up by the rich Amanthe and Almira del Valle.The good-natured del Valle couple takes in Mara as a servant and decides to spend for her education not knowing that she is their real daughter. Gary, who is actually a gang/syndicate leader, approves of the idea that Mara lives with the del Valles to extort money. Clara makes life for Mara difficult. But, as time progresses, they found their true sun in the spotlights, damages are paid, and now they all know where they stand.
Main cast
- Judy Ann SantosJudy Ann SantosJudy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
as Mara Davis / del Valle - Gladys ReyesGladys ReyesGladys Reyes-Sommereux, or Gladys Reyes-Roxas , is a Filipina actress best known for her role as "Clara," the antagonist to "Mara" from the 90's ABS-CBN hit teleserye, Mara Clara.-Background:...
as Clara del Valle / Davis
Supporting cast
- Juan Rodrigo as Amante del Valle
- Beverly VergelBeverly VergelBeverly Vergel, was born in Manila, Philippines to actors' Cesar Ramirez and Alicia Vergel. Younger sister to Ace Vergel. She is an experienced Director, Producer, Actor, Ramp Model and Public Speaker. She is also known as the most experienced and effective acting coach in the entertainment industry...
as Almira del Valle - Eruel Tongco as Gary Davis (TV version)
- William MartinezWilliam MartinezWilliam Martinez may refer to:*William Martinez , Filipino actor, see Bagets *William Martínez , Uruguayan footballer*William J. Martínez United States Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado-See also:...
as Gary Davis (Movie version) - Susan Africa as Susan Davis
- Dan FernandezDanilo FernandezDanilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez is a Filipino actor, doctor, and politician currently on his second term as Representative of the 1st District of Laguna. Prior to his election in the Congress, he was formerly a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the Vice Governor of Laguna under the...
as Kardo - Leni Santos as Lenita
- Minnie Aguilar as Lagring
- Eagle Riggs as CG
- Wowie De Guzman as Christian
- Rico YanRico YanRicardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...
as Derick - Christopher Roxas as Erris
- Paolo ContisPaolo ContisPaolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
as Jepoy - Jochelle Olalia as Karen
- Agatha Tapan as Denise
- Carol Magallanes as Carol
- Angelika de la CruzAngelika de la CruzMaria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika de la Cruz , is a Filipina actress and singer. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in television shows and movies...
as Joyce
Film adaptation
In 1996, a movie was produced based on the television series. The Mara Clara movie adaptation was the first television series created by ABS-CBN to be adapted by Star CinemaStar Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
. On the adaptation, the only cast changed was the character of Gary Davis who was portrayed by Eruel Tongco in the television, and was played by William Martinez in the movie due to the former's death from a car accident in 1996.
Remake
During the ABS-CBN trade event held last August 24, 2010 at the World Trade Center Manila, it was announced that a remake of the series will start its production this 2010. Kathryn BernardoKathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria M. Bernardo is a Filipina actress. Best known for her role as "Mara" with Julia Montes as "Clara". Kathryn is currently a contract artist of Star Magic.-Television:-Movies:-External links:...
is slated for the role of Mara, with Julia Montes as Clara.
Re-Air
The series re-aired in 2007 by affiliates Studio 23Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
and Kapamilya Channel (internationally) through 2008.
Production staff
- Executive Producer: Annaliza A. Goma
- Producer: Book One: Maru R. Benitez; Book Two: Dagang V. Vilbar
- Written and Directed by: Emil Cruz, Jr.