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Title card | |
Genre | Romantic drama |
Created by | Inés Rodena |
Based on | Marimar (1994) by Inés Rodena |
Developed by | Dode Cruz |
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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 |
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Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30–45 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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Network | GMA Network |
Release | August 13, 2007 – March 14, 2008 |
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.
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]
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]
Principal photography commenced in July 2007. [7] Filming took place in Manila, Pampanga and Zambales. [8] [9] [10] Filming concluded in March 2008. [11]
A farewell special, "Marimar... Isang Pasasalamat" (transl. Marimar... one thank you) aired on March 9, 2008. [2]
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]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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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 | [14] | ||
Phenomenal TV Star | Won | ||||
1st Filipino-American Visionary Awards | Favorite Television Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Won | ||
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 | Won | |||
Most Popular Actor in a Drama/Miniseries | Dingdong Dantes | Won | |||
Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries | Marian Rivera | Won |