''Kambal Sirena'' (International title: ''Footsteps of a Mermaid'' / ) is a 2014
Philippine television drama
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...
fantasy romance series broadcast by
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. Directed by DonDon Santos, it stars
Louise delos Reyes
Mary Grace delos Reyes Perido (born September 1, 1992), better known Louise delos Reyes, is a Filipino actress and model. She left GMA Network in May 2017 and signed a 5 year-managerial contract with Viva which made her comeback on ABS-CBN and a ...
in the title role and
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.
Early and personal life
His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
. It premiered on March 10, 2014 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''
Adarna''. The series concluded on June 27, 2014 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by ''
My Destiny My Destiny may refer to:
* ''My Destiny'' (Kim English album), or the title song
* ''My Destiny'' (Yomo album), or the title song
* ''My Destiny'' (EP), by Leaves' Eyes
* "My Destiny" (Katharine McPhee song)
* "My Destiny" (Lionel Richie song)
*"My ...
'' in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on
YouTube
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.
Premise
Twins Alona and Perlas are born with unusual features — one is born with gills and the other with a mermaid's tail. Worried by how would their neighbors react, their mother decides to move along with them to an isolated island. The twins have to live separately. Living with her mother, Perlas works in an ocean park. While Alona lives as a princess within the confines of the water, the kingdom of Sirenadia. Eventually the twins will fall in love with Kevin.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
*
Louise delos Reyes
Mary Grace delos Reyes Perido (born September 1, 1992), better known Louise delos Reyes, is a Filipino actress and model. She left GMA Network in May 2017 and signed a 5 year-managerial contract with Viva which made her comeback on ABS-CBN and a ...
as Alona Natividad-Ramos / Perlas "Pearl" Natividad-Villanueva
*
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.
Early and personal life
His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
as Kevin Villanueva
;Supporting cast
*
Mike Tan
Jan Michael Silverio Tan (born December 31, 1986), is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show '' StarStruck'' aired on GMA Network.
Personal life
Tan is of Chinese de ...
as Jun Ramos
*
Chanda Romero
Chanda V. Romero (born February 26, 1954) is a Filipina actress. She is mostly seen on GMA Network.
She played supporting roles and leading roles in many films during the early and late 1970s. Her prolific work in sexy comedies and dramas caug ...
as Victorina Villanueva
*
Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...
as Ligaya Natividad
*
Tessie Tomas
Tessie Tomas (born October 31, 1950) is a Filipina actress, host, standup comedian, and a former advertising executive. She is best known for being part of the RPN sketch comedy show '' Champoy'' and the host of the ABS-CBN talk show ''Teysi ng ...
as Margarita "Rita" Natividad
*
Mickey Ferriols
Michelle Ferriols (born March 8, 1973), simply known as Mickey Ferriols, is an American-born Filipino actress.
She has a son with ex-partner Archie Alemania named Brent Marcus Alemania.
Career
Ferriols shot into stardom via a PLDT commercial. ...
as Marissa Natividad
*
Lotlot de Leon
Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born February 16, 1971), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress.
Career
She was a member of '' That's Entertainment'', along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-te ...
as Susanna Villanueva
*
Angelika Dela Cruz as Arowana
*
Gladys Reyes
Gladys Sommereux (née Reyes; born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress best known for her role as "Clara," the lead villainess from the 90s ABS-CBN hit series ''Mara Clara''. In 2012, after years with her home network ABS-CBN, she transferred ba ...
as Barakuda
*
Rich Asuncion
Richell Pacaldo Angalot Asuncion-Mudie (born January 22, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became the First Princess of '' StarStruck: The Next Level''. Asuncion was also First Runner-up of Binibining Pilipinas 2009.
Biography and career
Richell ...
as Betilya
*
Polo Ravales
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business.
Career
Ravales' fi ...
as Ataba
*
Wynwyn Marquez
Teresita Ssen Lacsamana Marquez (born May 4, 1992), also known as Winwyn Marquez, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and beauty queen who was crowned the first Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas title in the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant ...
as Macy Montero
*
Pancho Magno
Pancho Angelo Acuña Magno (born 2 October 1986) is a Filipino actor.Glorioso, Bot (December 15, 2014)"Pancho Magno reveals more about himself" ''philstar.com''. He is the oldest son of Redgie Magno, VP for Drama Productions, GMA Network
...
as Homer Villanueva
;Guest cast
*
Ryan Eigenmann
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor.
Early life
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...
as Enrique Villanueva
*
Yul Servo
John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977), popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 20 ...
as Damos
* Hershey Garcia as young Perlas and young Alona
* Archie Adamos as Ramon Ramos
*
Juan Rodrigo
José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model.
Personal life and career
Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...
as Manolo Montero
*
Jaclyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Sho ...
as Benita Samaniego
*
Thea Tolentino
Thea Loise Señerez Tolentino (born August 13, 1996) is a Filipino actress known for her role as Ashley Mercado Alcantara in the GMA Network television drama ''The Half Sisters''. She started her career as one of the winners of the second seas ...
as Gindara
*
Andrea del Rosario as Desiree Antonio
*
Miggs Cuaderno
Miggs Cuaderno (; born August 8, 2004) is a Filipino actor and model. He is a recipient of several accolades including his best actor in Chéries Chéris Film Festival Paris, Famas Awards Movie Child Performer of the Year And the First Child A ...
as young Jun
*
Francis Magundayao
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...
as young Kevin
*
Erika Padilla
Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.
Early life
Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bong ...
as Gigi
* Milkcah Wynne Nacion as Didang Ramos
*
Betong Sumaya
Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975), popularly known as Betong Sumaya, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with ...
as voice of Barakuda's pet
* Tess Bomb as Chubita
* Marina Benipayo
*
Arianne Bautista
Arianne Angeli Bautista (born September 1, 1993) is a Filipina commercial model, actress, and former host of GMA Network. She is currently a freelance artist since 2019.
Early life
Arianne Bautista was born and raised in Quezon City. She studie ...
as Annie
*
Arthur Solinap
Arthur Gonzales Solinap (born January 19, 1980) is a Filipino actor and model. He is known for his role as Robert in ''Pepito Manaloto''. Solinap's career began as a member of ''Abztract Dancers'' together with his cousin Dingdong Dantes. He ma ...
* Bing Davao
Ratings
According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines
AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...
' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Kambal Sirena'' earned a 23.6% rating. While the final episode scored a 23.7 rating. The series had its highest rating on March 13, 2014 with a 25.1% rating.
References
External links
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2014 Philippine television series debuts
2014 Philippine television series endings
Fantaserye and telefantasya
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Mermaids in television
Philippine romance television series
Television shows set in Quezon City
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