Maria Flordeluna

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Maria Flordeluna
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Genre Drama
Romance
Action
Military fiction
Created by ABS-CBN Studios
Star Cinema
Based onFlordeluna (radio drama)
Written byArah Jell Badayos
Rose Colindres
Arden Condez
Directed byJerry Lopez Sineneng
Rechie del Carmen
Starring Eliza Pineda
Albert Martinez
Eula Valdez
Vina Morales
John Estrada
Johnny Delgado
Liza Lorena
Alwyn Uytingco
Jill Yulo
Nash Aguas
Kristel Fulgar
Roldan Aquino
Minnie Aguilar
Music byJessie Lasaten
Opening theme"Maria Flordeluna" by Sheryn Regis
ComposersArden Condez and Jonathan Manalo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes93
Production
Executive producersMinnella T. Abad
Myleen Ongkiko
Running time20-30 minutes
Production company Star Creatives
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseFebruary 12 (2007-02-12) 
June 22, 2007 (2007-06-22)
Related
Flordeluna(RPN, Book 1: 1978-1983; Book 2: 1987-1988)
Tayong Dalawa
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
The General's Daughter
A Soldier's Heart

Maria Flordeluna is a 2007 Philippine primetime soap opera that aired on ABS-CBN and DZMM TeleRadyo in the Philippines and on The Filipino Channel worldwide. A radio version of the series aired weekdays on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 in the Philippines. The show aired from February 12 to June 22, 2007, replacing Super Inggo and was replaced by Ysabella .

Contents

The series is based on the Flordeluna radio drama of the 1970s written by Marcos Navarro Sacol. Flordeluna was first adapted for television by RPN in the 1970s starring Janice de Belen in the title role. It tells the story of the title character, an 11-year-old girl, and her efforts in bringing her family together against all odds.

Cast and characters

Cast

Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Radio cast

There was the voice cast of the radio version of Maria Flordeluna which was broadcast weekdays at 2:30PM on DZMM. It ended to make way for MMK sa DZMM .

Theme songs

The series theme song is "Maria Flordeluna" and was written by Arden Condez and Jonathan Manalo. It was composed and arranged by Jonathan Manalo and is performed by Sheryn Regis. The song was nominated for a 2007 Awit Award.

There are also two love themes: "Hanggang May Kailanman" performed by Vina Morales, but originally performed by Carol Banawa (both versions were used on the show) and "Lihim" performed by Acel Bisa. Also used during the show is a version of "Lihim" sung by Alwyn Uytingco and Jill Yulo.

Reception

Maria Flordeluna was the only primetime drama series in 2007 on either ABS-CBN or GMA to have gained viewers through the duration of its run until its eventual record breaking finale episode. It currently holds the record as the highest rated program on nationwide Philippine television (42.3%, based on monthly nationwide ratings) since AGB Nielsen's nationwide urban television audience measurement service (NUTAM) was first launched in October 2006. [1] The finale episode itself holds the record as the highest NUTAM rated series finale (and highest rated episode of a regular series) with a 49.3%. [2]

Awards and nominations

The 21st Star Awards for Television

The series was nominated for Best Primetime Drama Series at the 21st Star Awards for Television, given by The Philippine Movie Press Club.

The 20th Awit Awards 2007

The theme song, "Maria Flordeluna," was nominated in the category of Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play.

Catholic Mass Media Awards 2008

The series is nominated for Best Drama Series/Program against fellow ABS-CBN series Lobo and Maalaala Mo Kaya .

Credits

Production

More than 1,000 young actresses auditioned for the role of Maria Flordeluna which eventually went to Eliza Pineda. The pilot episode aired for approximately one hour and 20 minutes on Monday, February 12, 2007. The finale episode had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes (excluding commercials).

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