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
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.

Contents

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

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

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]

Production

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]

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
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2008 2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular TV ProgramMarimarWon
Most Popular TV DirectorMac Alejandre, Joyce E. Bernal Won
Most Promising Female Star Marian Rivera Won [9]
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

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