Marimar (2007 TV series)

*Marimar*
Marimar
Genre	Romantic drama
Created by	Inés Rodena
Based on	Marimar ; by Inés Rodena
Developed by	Dode Cruz
Written by	Benedict Miguel; Denoy Punio; Kit Villanueva-Langit;
Directed by	Joyce E. Bernal ; Mac Alejandre ;
Starring	Marian Rivera ; Dingdong Dantes ;
Voices of	Michael V. as Fulgoso; Rufa Mae Quinto as Fifi;
Theme music composer	Tata Betita
Opening theme	"Marimar" by Regine Velasquez
Ending theme	"Mahal Kita" by Maricris Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	155 + 4 specials
Production
Executive producer	Wilma Galvante
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	August 13, 2007 –; March 14, 2008
Related
	Marimar (2015)

Last updated March 25, 2024

Marimar is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera 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

Cast

Marian Rivera

Dingdong Dantes

Katrina Halili

Richard Gomez

Nadine Samonte (left)

Lead cast

Marian Rivera as Marimar Perez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama
Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez

Supporting cast

Katrina Halili as Angelika Santibañez / Angelika Aldama
Richard Gomez as Renato Santibañez
Jestoni Alarcon as Gustavo Aldama
Rita Avila as Lupita Aldama
Boboy Garovillo as Padre Porres
Leo Martinez 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 as Nicandro Mejia
Sheena Halili as Monica
Bianca King as Natalia Montenegro
Marky Lopez as Arturo
Rufa Mae Quinto as Fifi's voice
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 Villaroel 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

Jaime Fabregas as Augusto Aldama
Pilar Pilapil as Dolores Aldama
Cristine Reyes 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
Nicole Dulalia as younger Angelika
Ella Cruz as younger Marimar

Production

Background

Marimar was a Mexican TV telenovela that was first aired in 1994 on Televisa with singer-actress Thalía in the title role.^[1] The series had 75 forty-five-minute episodes, and is the second part of a "Maria" trilogy. The first was Maria Mercedes , and the final was Maria la del Barrio .

Casting

The contract with Televisa for the rights stipulates that GMA Network should start the series in 2007. It was originally offered to Angel Locsin, as a follow-up to the big-budgeted action series Asian Treasures with Robin Padilla. However, Locsin rejected the offer. The network was prompted to give auditions to their roster of young actresses for the role. On March 13, 2008, a video of the fifteen actresses who auditioned for the role of Marimar leaked on YouTube. These actresses are Bianca King, Nadine Samonte, Jennylyn Mercado, Ryza Cenon, Jewel Mische, LJ Reyes, Rhian Ramos, Camille Prats, Pauleen Luna, Katrina Halili, Valerie Concepcion, Nancy Castiglione, Cheska Garcia and Karylle.^[2]

The role went to Marian Rivera, who beat her closest rival for the role, Jennylyn Mercado. Actresses who took part in the audition also landed supporting roles in the series. The role of Angelika Santibanez went first to Bing Loyzaga and later to Katrina Halili. The role of Natalia and Inocencia went to Bianca King and Nadine Samonte respectively.^[3]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in July 2007 in Zambales.^[4] Filming concluded on March 7, 2008.^[5]

Farewell special

A farewell special, "Marimar: Isang Pasasalamat" aired on March 9, 2008.^[6] The special got a 52.9% rating in Mega Manila AGB-Nielsen.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Marimar earned a 36.6% rating.^[7] While the final episode scored a 52.6% rating which is the series' highest rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Marimar*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2008	2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards	Most Popular TV Program	Marimar	Won
		Most Popular TV Director	Mac Alejandre, Joyce E. Bernal	Won
		Most Promising Female Star	Marian Rivera	Won	^[9]
		Phenomenal TV Star	Marian Rivera	Won
	1st Filipino-American Visionary Awards	Favorite Television Actor	Dingdong Dantes	Won
	1st Filipino-American Visionary Awards	Favorite Television Actress	Marian Rivera	Won
	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Philippines	Favorite TV Show	Marimar	Won
	4th USTv Students' Choice Awards	Most Popular Drama/Miniseries	Marimar	Won
		Most Popular Actor in a Drama/Miniseries	Dingdong Dantes	Won
		Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries	Marian Rivera	Won

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References

↑ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (August 22, 2015). "The same sensuality in a more contemporary setting". The Manila Times .
↑ Marimar audition. YouTube . March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021.
↑ "Marian Rivera has '80 percent' chance of playing Marimar". PEP. June 15, 2007.
↑ Glorioso, Bot (July 28, 2007). "Marian: I won't do it like Thalia". The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 24, 2024.
↑ "Marian Rivera on Dyesebel: Topless kung topless!". GMA Network. February 25, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
↑ "Marimar ends with grand March 14 wedding". GMA Network. March 13, 2008. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
↑ Ancheta, Michael (August 17, 2007). "TV Ratings (August 16): Marimar continues to dominate primetime viewing". PEP. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
↑ Santiago, Erwin (March 17, 2008). "TV Ratings (March 14–16): Marimar finale breaks records; Pacquiao-Marquez rematch posts 48.5 percent". PEP. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
↑ "First Read on PEP: John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo named Box-Office King & Queen for 2007". PEP. March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.

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Marimar at IMDb

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[1] Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (August 22, 2015). "The same sensuality in a more contemporary setting". The Manila Times .

[2] Marimar audition. YouTube . March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021.

[3] "Marian Rivera has '80 percent' chance of playing Marimar". PEP. June 15, 2007.

[4] Glorioso, Bot (July 28, 2007). "Marian: I won't do it like Thalia". The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 24, 2024.

[5] "Marian Rivera on Dyesebel: Topless kung topless!". GMA Network. February 25, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2024.

[6] "Marimar ends with grand March 14 wedding". GMA Network. March 13, 2008. Retrieved December 5, 2020.

[7] Ancheta, Michael (August 17, 2007). "TV Ratings (August 16): Marimar continues to dominate primetime viewing". PEP. Retrieved March 8, 2018.

[8] Santiago, Erwin (March 17, 2008). "TV Ratings (March 14–16): Marimar finale breaks records; Pacquiao-Marquez rematch posts 48.5 percent". PEP. Retrieved March 8, 2018.

[9] "First Read on PEP: John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo named Box-Office King & Queen for 2007". PEP. March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.

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