''La Vendetta'' () is a

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 ...

horror series broadcast by

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. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Lore Reyes, it stars

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...

Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a s ...

and

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version o ...

. It premiered on October 29, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 18, 2008 with a total of 60 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

The story focuses on sisters named Amanda, Eloisa and Almira. Amanda is the eldest who had her mother died early. Her father married another woman with whom he had two more daughters. Sibling rivalry ensues between the sisters when they all vie for their father's attention. One night Almira will be killed, an incident that will eventually reveal the killer.

Overview

Pre-production

The production started late September, while principal photography started on October 12, 2007 for an October 29, 2007 airdate. While the pre-production was conceived long before 2005, and had to be postponed because of the "boom" of

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Casting

This series is the much-awaited come-back series for

after the feud between her manager and

, her role was expected to recurred but while the series is ongoing her character was upgraded into a series regular. This is also

's new series after the recently concluded ''

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''. In addition, this is also the come-back

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for veterans Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) and

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after their recent showbiz revelations.

Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series ''Sinasamba Kita'', as Valeria in '' Bakekang ...

was initially tapped to play Amanda, but chose to do ''

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'' with

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instead.

was chosen for her replacement.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Almira Cardinale *

as Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale *

as Amanda Cardinale ;Supporting cast *

Paolo Contis Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor host singer and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show ''Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 17 years, he has won sever ...

as Junjun Sabino *

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 Gabby Trajano *

Luis Alandy Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), formerly known as Luis Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''. Biography Alandy completed an intensive course in comput ...

as Ariel Guevarra *

Wendell Ramos Wendell Xavier Ramos (born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor and model who is currently under GMA Network after ABS-CBN and TV5. Biography and early career Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the cast of ''Bubble Gang' ...

as Rigo Bayani *

Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is currently a contract star of GMA Network. Career Ortaleza landed her first TV gig as ...

as Joanna Alumpihit *

Angelica Jones Angelica Banaag Alarva (born January 20, 1983), better known by her stage name Angelica Jones, is a singer, actress and politician in the Philippines. Also known as a singer who sang the novelty song "Miss Flawless". Personal life She was born ...

as Gerta Lamismis *

Ynna Asistio Alynna Alexandra Asistio (born September 27, 1991 in Caloocan, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She was a contract artist of GMA Network and moved to ABS-CBN in August 2013. She is known for her roles in the GMA network's shows like the telef ...

as Alex Cardinale *

Joseph Marco Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series ''La Vendetta (TV series), La Vendetta'' and who is currently ...

as Santi Domingo * Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) as Alfie Camba *

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as Edwin Cardinale *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...

as Nana Mildred *

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 Rodora Alhambra *

Ella Guevara Ella Guevara (born Janella Denise Yuson Guevara; August 19, 1998, Quezon City) is a Filipina child actress. She rose to fame through her appearance on a talent search on television called '' StarStruck Kids'' that aired on the Filipino televisi ...

as Jessie Cardinale ;Guest cast *

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in ''Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and ''I Lu ...

as Galo Alumpihit *

as Janet Salumbides *

Krystal Reyes Jolina Marie Bautista Reyes (born September 8, 1996), better known by her stage name Krystal Reyes, is a Filipino actress. Career She became famous for her role as the young Kristal in the teledrama '' Bakekang'', a role where she would eventua ...

as young Eloisa *

Hazel Ann Mendoza Hazel Ann Mendoza (born Lourdes Angelic Teofisto Pla on 26 April 1988) is a Filipino former actress and a former Star Magic talent. Her late father was Spanish-English and also the father of former actress Nadia Montenegro. She became an artist ...

as teen Amanda *

Karen delos Reyes Karen delos Reyes (born Glomirose Anarna delos Reyes on September 29, 1984) is a Filipina actress and comedian of GMA Network. Karen became famous because of the McDonald's ad. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of '' Click'' ...

as Andrea * Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Alona *

Jenny Miller Jenny Miller (born February 5, 1980) is a Filipino actress. She is known on her role as Beverly Castro in the TV remake of the 1989 film ''Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' that aired on GMA Network in 2008 and she is currently a freelance artist. ...

as Mariel *

Miguel Tanfelix Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...

as young Junjun * Deborah Sun as Alice Bayani * Maricel Morales as Rebecca * Jen Rosendahl as Vicky * Gene Padilla as Dodong *

Nicole Dulalia Maria Nicole Jeremiah Dulalia (born October 20, 1997) is a Filipino television actress. She entered showbiz when she was chosen to play the role of Sha-sha in the telefantasya, Super Twins.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 ''La Vendetta'' earned a 28.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 33.4% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

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