Rosalka

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Rosalka
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Title card
Genre
Created by ABS-CBN Studios
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composer Ernie Dela Peña
Charo Unite
Opening theme"Lupa" by Erik Santos
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes115
Production
Executive producerSackey Prince Pendatun
Running time35 minutes
Production company Star Creatives
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseMay 17 (2010-05-17) 
October 22, 2010 (2010-10-22)

Rosalka is a 2010 Philippine drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco. [1] [2] [3] The series aired on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block from May 17 to October 22, 2010, replacing Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and was replaced by Juanita Banana .

Contents

Plot

The story revolves around a young lady named Rosa, judged and shunned by the public because of her "horrible" disability—all, except for a man who seems to accept her for who she is. But will their love stand the test of time—and of society, when the mystery of Rosa's disability is made public? Rosa is carrying a monster inside her back that detaches itself every full moon which then transforms Rosa into a beautiful lady. The monster dies at the ending because of saving its and Rosa's mother from Wilfred.

Cast and characters

The cast of Rosalka Rosalka cast.jpg
The cast of Rosalka

Main cast

Supporting cast

Extended cast

Special participation

Launch

Rosalka was launched as one of the ABS-CBN's offerings for the 2010, during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch and was announced during the Kapamilya Trade Launch held in Boracay.

Trivia

In Slavic mythology, there is a supernatural creature called "Rusalka" which generally resemble mermaids and nymphs.

Awards and nominations

See also

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