Marimar (2007 TV series)

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Marimar
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Genre Romantic drama
Created byInés Rodena
Based on Marimar (1994)
by Inés Rodena
Developed byDode Cruz
Written by
  • Benedict Miguel
  • Denoy Punio
  • Kit Villanueva-Langit
Directed by
Starring
Voices of
Theme music composerTata Betita
Opening theme"Marimar" by Regine Velasquez
Ending theme"Mahal Kita" by Maricris Garcia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes155 + 4 specials
Production
Executive producer Wilma Galvante
Production locations
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseAugust 13, 2007 (2007-08-13) –
March 14, 2008 (2008-03-14)
Related
Marimar (2015)

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.

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Cast and characters

Cast
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Marian Rivera
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Dingdong Dantes
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Katrina Halili
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Richard Gomez
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Nadine Samonte (left)
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Development

Marimar is a 1994 Mexican television series starring Thalía, broadcast by Televisa. It later aired in the Philippines on March 11, 1996 through Radio Philippines Network. [3]

Casting

The contract with Televisa for the rights stipulated that GMA Network should start the series in 2007. The lead role was originally offered to actress Angel Locsin, which the actress rejected. [4] 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, LJ Reyes, Rhian Ramos, 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. [5] The role eventually went to Marian Rivera. [6]

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2007. [7] Filming took place in Manila, Pampanga and Zambales. [8] [9] [10] Filming concluded in March 2008. [11]

Farewell special

A farewell special, "Marimar... Isang Pasasalamat" (transl. Marimar... one thank you) aired on March 9, 2008. [2]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Marimar earned a 36.6% rating. [12] The final episode scored a 52.6% rating which is the series' highest rating. [13]

Accolades

Accolades received by Marimar
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2008 2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular TV ProgramMarimarWon
Most Popular TV Director Mac Alejandre, Joyce E. Bernal Won
Most Promising Female Star Marian Rivera Won [14]
Phenomenal TV StarWon
1st Filipino-American Visionary AwardsFavorite Television Actor Dingdong Dantes Won
Favorite Television ActressMarian RiveraWon
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards PhilippinesFavorite TV ShowMarimarWon
4th USTv Students' Choice AwardsMost Popular Drama/MiniseriesWon
Most Popular Actor in a Drama/MiniseriesDingdong DantesWon
Most Popular Actress in a Drama/MiniseriesMarian RiveraWon

References

  1. 1 2 Diones, Allan (June 15, 2007). "Marian Rivera has '80 percent' chance of playing Marimar". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 13, 2008). "Marimar ends with grand March 14 wedding". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ Cordero, KC (January 8, 2024). "Interesting! 1996 calendar can be reused this 2024". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Lim, Candice (June 15, 2007). "Angel Locsin denies turning down Marimar because of talent fee". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Marimar audition". YouTube . March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Samio, Veronica R. (August 1, 2007). "Marian Rivera, pinaghandaan ang Marimar, kumuha ng choreographer para turuan siyang magsayaw bago nag-audition, ngayon nag-aaral naman kuman". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ Glorioso, Bot (July 28, 2007). "Marian: I won't do it like Thalía". The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ Calderon, Nora (September 4, 2007). "Richard Gomez shares his thoughts to the press on the set of Marimar". PEP. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  9. ↑ Erece, Dinno (January 16, 2008). "Fans mob Marimar taping in Pampanga". PEP. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  10. ↑ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 13, 2008). "Marimar ends with grand wedding on March 14". PEP. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (February 25, 2008). "Marian Rivera on playing Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  12. ↑ Ancheta, Michael (August 17, 2007). "TV Ratings (August 16): Marimar continues to dominate primetime viewing". PEP. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  13. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (March 17, 2008). "TV Ratings (March 14–16): Marimar finale breaks records; Pacquiao-Marquez rematch posts 48.5 percent". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  14. ↑ Calderon, Nora (March 13, 2008). "John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo named Box-Office King & Queen for 2007". PEP. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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